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Shafi Fiqh Course
From Gaza to Makkah, then to Imam Malik in Madinah, on to the scholars of Iraq, and finally to Egypt, Imam al-Shafi'i travelled the Muslim world gathering the knowledge of every school he met.
Kalamullah's Shafi'i Fiqh course teaches the school's rulings of worship and daily life through its classical primer, with the evidence behind each ruling and the relied-upon positions of the madhhab, in live one-on-one sessions in English with a teacher trained in Shafi'i Fiqh.
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6–9MONTHS
BeginnerLevel
6–9 MonthsTypical Duration
30–45 minutesLive Class Length
1–3 sessions weeklyClasses Per Week
HOW IT WORKS
What the Shafi'i Fiqh Course Covers
The course begins with the life and method of Imam al-Shafi’i, the difference between his earlier and later positions, and the sources and principles of the school. Students then study the Shafi’i rulings of Taharah, Salah, Sawm, Zakah, and Hajj, followed by selected rulings of daily life. The course is taught through Matn Abi Shuja’, with each ruling explained with its evidence.
Students who have completed Kalamullah's Fiqh Course can use it to study one school in depth, while Shafi'i families use it to make sure their worship follows the school accurately.
- The Shafi’i Method: Imam al-Shafi’i’s al-Risalah, the founding text of Usul al-Fiqh, and the difference between his earlier and later positions.
- Shafi’i Worship: Purification, prayer including al-Fatihah behind the Imam and the Qunut of Fajr, fasting, Zakah, and Hajj.
- A Complete Primer: Every chapter studied through Matn Abi Shuja’, from purification to transactions, explained with its evidence.
WHY KALAMULLAH
Why Students Choose Kalamullah's Shafi'i Fiqh Course
The Shafi'i school is known for its precise method and detailed rulings. Kalamullah's Shafi'i Fiqh course teaches those rulings in the order of the school's own primer, so students build a complete, consistent understanding.
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1. Teachers Trained in the Shafi’i Madhhab
Every teacher assigned to Kalamullah’s Shafi’i Fiqh course has formal study in Shafi’i Fiqh and its classical texts from a recognized institution. Credentials are verified before assignment.
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2. Rulings With Their Shafi'i Evidence
Each ruling is taught with the evidence and reasoning the Shafi'i scholars relied on, so students understand why the school holds its position, not only what it is.
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3. Live One-on-One Lessons for Your Questions
Every lesson is private, so students can bring their own questions, from touching the opposite gender after Wudu to reciting behind the Imam, and see how the Shafi’i school answers them.
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4. Female Teachers for Sisters
Kalamullah provides qualified female Shafi'i Fiqh teachers for sisters who prefer or require a same-gender teacher, including for rulings specific to women. The preference is honored throughout the course.
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5. Precision in Every Ruling
The Shafi’i school distinguishes carefully between pillars, conditions, and Sunnahs. Students learn these distinctions, so they know exactly which mistakes invalidate an act of worship and which do not.
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COURSE STRUCTURE
How the Shafi'i Fiqh Course Is Structured
The course follows the order of Matn Abi Shuja', from the foundations of the school to the rulings of daily life.
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1. Imam al-Shafi'i and His Method:
Students study the life and travels of Imam al-Shafi'i, his book al-Risalah, the difference between his earlier and later positions, and the principles the school relies on.
This background prepares students to read Shafi'i rulings with understanding.
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2. Shafi'i Fiqh of Taharah:
The teacher covers water, Wudu, Ghusl, Tayammum, and what breaks purification according to the Shafi'i school, including its ruling on touching the opposite gender.
Students apply each ruling to practical cases before the unit closes.
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3. Shafi'i Fiqh of Salah:
Students study the times, conditions, pillars, and Sunnahs of Salah in the Shafi'i school, including reciting al-Fatihah behind the Imam and the Qunut of Fajr, together with travel prayers and making up missed prayers.
The teacher reviews the student’s own prayer against the Shafi’i method, with a same-gender teacher where the student demonstrates it.
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4. Shafi'i Fiqh of Sawm, Zakah, and Hajj:
The teacher covers the Shafi'i rulings of fasting, how Zakah is calculated on savings, gold, and business assets, and the essential rulings of Hajj and Umrah.
Practical cases include Zakah calculations and common fasting questions.
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5. Selected Rulings of Daily Life:
The final unit covers selected Shafi'i rulings on food, dress, and basic transactions.
At the close of this unit, students have studied the full structure of the Shafi’i school through its primer and are prepared to compare it with the other schools in Kalamullah’s Comparative Fiqh Course.
What You’ll Achieve
What Students Achieve in the Shafi'i Fiqh Course
Every outcome below is something the student can demonstrate to their Kalamullah teacher by the end of the Shafi'i Fiqh course, not simply a topic that was covered during sessions.
Explain the Shafi'i Method:
Students explain the principles Imam al-Shafi'i set out and the difference between his earlier and later positions.
They do so in their own words.
Apply Shafi'i Rulings of Purification:
Students explain what breaks Wudu and Ghusl in the Shafi'i school.
They resolve practical purification cases correctly.
Pray According to the Shafi'i Method:
Students perform Salah according to the Shafi'i school, including its pillars and Sunnahs.
The teacher confirms each step in a live session.
Resolve Shafi'i Fasting and Zakah Questions:
Students explain the Shafi'i rulings of fasting and calculate Zakah on common assets.
The teacher checks each calculation.
Explain the Shafi'i Essentials of Hajj:
Students describe the Shafi'i pillars and obligations of Hajj and Umrah.
They explain the order of the main rites.
Explain the Evidence Behind Shafi'i Rulings:
Students explain the evidence and reasoning behind selected Shafi'i rulings studied in the course.
This understanding is the measurable endpoint of the course at Kalamullah.
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Common questions
Common Questions About the Shafi'i Fiqh Course
A quick answer to the questions that come up most often before someone books their first trial class — a mix of questions specific to this course and questions about the academy as a whole.
What Do I Need Before Joining the Shafi'i Fiqh Course?+
Students should know the basics of Islam and practice Salah. Those still learning the basics are advised to begin with Kalamullah's Islamic Studies Course for Beginners.
Is It Spelled Shafi or Shafi’i?+
Both are used. The name of the school is written in several ways in English, including Shafi, Shafi i, and Shafi’i. This Shafi Fiqh course teaches the madhhab of Imam al-Shafi’i, whichever spelling you search for.
Do I Have to Be Shafi'i to Join?+
No. Many students from other schools study Shafi’i Fiqh for its clear method and its founder’s role in establishing Usul al-Fiqh. The course suits Shafi’i Muslims and anyone who wants to understand the school.
Which Text Is Used in the Shafi'i Fiqh Course?+
The course follows Matn Abi Shuja’. [Students read the Arabic text with the teacher / Students study the text in translation], and every passage is explained in English, with the relied-upon position noted where the Matn differs.
Are Female Teachers Available?+
Yes. Kalamullah provides qualified female Shafi’i Fiqh teachers for sisters. The preference is confirmed at registration and matched before the free class is booked.
Can I Reschedule a Session If Something Comes Up?+
Yes. Sessions can be rescheduled when genuine conflicts arise, with morning, afternoon, and evening slots available seven days a week across all time zones.
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