About the Department

The Department of Personal Status and Family Law is one of the distinguished academic departments at the University. It specializes in the study of laws and regulations governing family affairs-such as marriage, divorce, custody, alimony, and inheritance-within the framework of Islamic jurisprudence and contemporary legal systems.

The department aims to prepare qualified specialists who combine sound Islamic legal foundations with a deep understanding of modern law, enabling them to address family-related issues objectively, contribute to achieving social justice, and protect the integrity of the family.

Department Vision

To be a leading academic center in Sharia-based and legal studies of family affairs, contributing to the consolidation of the values of justice and compassion, and keeping pace with legislative and social developments at the local and international levels.

Department Mission

To provide integrated academic, research, and training programs in the field of Personal Status and Family Law, based on a balance between authenticity and modernity, and grounded in academic and research excellence, thereby enabling graduates to serve society and offer practical solutions to family-related issues.

Department Goals

Preparing specialized cadres capable of integrating jurisprudential knowledge with positive law in addressing family issues within a systematic Sharia framework guided by its higher objectives (maqasid).

Developing applied research skills among students to innovate practical and sustainable solutions to personal status issues in local and international contexts.

Qualifying graduates to practice family arbitration and mediation with high professionalism, while respecting legal frameworks and ethical and social considerations.

Empowering graduates to provide accurate Sharia and legal consultations to judicial and administrative bodies and relevant community institutions.

Contributing to the formulation and development of family policies and legislation that observe the objectives of Sharia and align with human rights standards and applicable legal systems.

Raising institutional and community awareness of family issues through the design of guidance, training, and awareness programs based on scientific evidence and Sharia principles.

Building a network of institutional partnerships with courts, counseling centers, civil society organizations, and legislative bodies to practically implement program outcomes.

Academic Nature of the Specialization

The program aims to prepare graduates specialized in Personal Status and Family Law.

Career Opportunities for Graduates

• Judicial and Sharia Work: Membership or advisory roles in Sharia courts, judicial committees, and fatwa institutions.
• Family Arbitration and Mediation: Working as certified mediators or arbitrators in mediation centers, community organizations, and alternative judicial bodies.
• Legal and Sharia Consultancy: Providing advisory services to lawyers, family support centers, charitable organizations, and Islamic institutions.
• Institutional Management and Leadership: Managing family counseling centers, care institutions, fatwa offices, and family affairs programs in ministries and organizations.
• Teaching and Academic Research: Teaching family jurisprudence and personal status law, and supervising applied research in universities and research institutes.
• Codification and Legislation: Participating in committees for drafting and formulating legislation and regulations related to personal status and family policies.
• Media and Community Awareness: Preparing awareness programs, educational materials, and media projects that enhance family competence and address social issues.
• Legal Technology and Archiving: Working on digital documentation projects, family case databases, and systems for documenting civil and Sharia personal status.