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, including 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 comprehensive legal understanding, enabling them to address family-related issues objectively and professionally, and to contribute to the achievement of social justice and the protection of the family institution.

Department Vision

To become a leading academic center in Islamic and legal studies related to family affairs, contributing to the consolidation of the values of justice and compassion, while keeping pace with legislative and social developments at both 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 balanced approach that combines authenticity and modernity, and grounded in academic and research excellence, thereby empowering graduates to serve society and offer practical solutions to family-related issues.

Department Goals

Preparing specialized professionals capable of integrating Islamic jurisprudential knowledge with statutory laws to address family issues within a sound, objective, and maqāṣid-based Sharīʿah framework.

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

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

Enabling graduates to provide accurate Sharīʿah and legal consultations to judicial and administrative bodies and relevant community institutions.

Contributing to the formulation and development of family-related policies and legislation that align with the objectives of Islamic law and comply with human rights standards and applicable legal systems.

Promoting institutional and societal awareness of family issues through the design of guidance, training, and awareness programs based on scientific evidence and Sharīʿah principles.

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

Academic Nature of the Major

The program aims to prepare graduates specialized in personal status and family law with strong academic and practical competencies.

Career Opportunities

• Judicial and Sharīʿah Practice: Membership or advisory roles in Sharīʿah courts, judicial committees, and fatwa institutions.
• Family Arbitration and Mediation: Certified mediator or arbitrator in mediation centers, community organizations, and alternative judicial bodies.
• Legal and Sharīʿah Consultation: Providing consultative 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 within 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: Participation in committees responsible for drafting and formulating legislation and regulations related to personal status and family policies.
• Media and Community Awareness: Developing awareness programs, educational materials, and media initiatives that enhance family effectiveness and address social issues.
• Legal Technology and Archiving: Working in digital documentation projects, family case databases, and civil and Sharīʿah status documentation systems.