Maqasid Institute

The Maqasid Institute is a global think tank that is working to effect a paradigm shift in the understanding and practice of Islam via Maqasid al-Shariah or the higher objectives of Islam as based on divine revelation, the Quran, and the Sunnah to help guard the sanctity of all life forms, promote peace and security, and substantiate the value of divine guidance in human affairs. MI is nonprofit, nonpartisan, nonsectarian and committed to the advancement of faith, life, knowledge, prosperity and the welfare of future generations.


Maqasid Institute

يسعد معهد المقاصد أن يقدم لكم محاضرة بعنوان:
📖 "القرآن والسُّنة: إشكالية المرجعية والتكامل المنهجي"

يقدمها: الدكتور عمار الحريري

السؤال الإشكالي للمحاضرة:
هل العلاقة بين القرآن الكريم والسُّنة النبوية علاقة مرجعياتٍ متوازية، أم علاقةُ تكاملٍ داخل منظومةٍ معرفية وتشريعية واحدة؟ وكيف يمكن بناء مرجعية شرعية تتجاوز ثنائية التعارض إلى منهج التكامل؟

محاور المحاضرة:
🔹 المحور الأول: البناء الأصولي للقرآن الكريم.
🔹 المحور الثاني: البناء الأصولي للسُّنة والرواية.
🔹 المحور الثالث: إشكالية المرجعية بين القرآن والرواية.
🔹 المحور الرابع: التكامل المنهجي بين القرآن الكريم والسُّنة النبوية.

📅 التاريخ: 12 سبتمبر 2026
🕒 التوقيت: 5 مساءً بتوقيت مكة المكرمة

🔗 سجل الآن:
maqasid.org/event/%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%82%d8%b1%d8%a2%d…

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The Qur'an lays out a moral economy centered on justice, the prohibition of exploitative interests (riba), wealth circulation, the rights of the needy, and the view of wealth as a divine trust (amanah).

Dr. Ildus Rafikov: Fisq in the Qur'an: A Short Analysis of Systematic Failures and the Need for Moral Witnessing

Read the full analysis: Link in the first comment below! 👇

#amanah #ildusrafikov #Fisq

6 days ago | [YT] | 4

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Maqasid Institute is pleased to present an important book discussion session titled:
"Breaking the Trap of Debt, Inflation, Interest & Poverty" Replacing Fractional-Reserve Banking with Full-Reserve Money
Guest Speaker: Dr. Qanit Khalil Ullah, Chartered Accountant, Economist and Public Policy Expert
Speaker Biography:
Dr. Qanit Khalil Ullah is a highly experienced finance and business leader with expertise in financial management, supply chain, and taxation. His career highlights include serving as Head of Internal Audit at Unilever Pakistan and as Executive Vice President at Ufone (Etisalat Telecom Group). He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) and of England & Wales (ICAEW), and he completed an extensive Senior Leadership Program at Harvard Business School. He currently serves as the Executive Director of Univision Consulting and President of the Policy Research Initiative for Zakat-Based Interest-Free Economy (PRIZE). He is a strong proponent of establishing a Zakat-based, Riba-free economic system to eliminate debt, deficits, inflation, and unemployment.
Discussion Points:
- Analyzing the structural roots of global debt, inflation, and poverty.
- Examining the mechanics and flaws of Fractional-Reserve Banking.
- Exploring the transition to Full-Reserve Money as a viable financial alternative.
- Paving the way toward an equitable, interest-free, and resilient economic framework.
Date : Saturday, September 5
Time : 3 PM Makkah time
Registration links are available in the first comment below! 👇 Or scan the QR code on the poster.

1 week ago | [YT] | 3

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Full Session Recording Available Now!
For those who missed joining us live, you can now stream the entire discussion on AI, ethics, and future challenges at your own pace.
Tune in on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGC18...

1 week ago | [YT] | 6

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أكبر إشكالات التقليد المعاصر في العلوم الإسلامية هو ضعف الدراسات النقدية، خاصة النقد في ضوء الوحي وفي إطار معاييره.

المنهجية المقاصدية؛ نحو إعادة صياغة معاصرة للإجتهاد الإسلامي
الصفحة: 42
د. جاسر عودة

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 8

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Islamic Finance: Principles & Practice | Special Topics (IS 495 / IS 555)
American Islamic College (AIC), in collaboration with Maqasid Institute and The Islamic Seminary of America (TISA), presents an in-depth course on navigating modern financial systems through holistic Islamic economic principles.

Led by Dr. Zaid Barzinji (President, Maqasid Institute; PhD in Economics, University of Utah), this course bridges foundational legal rulings with modern economic realities, business applications, and fintech.

Key Highlights: • Ethical Foundations: Personal and business finance applications
• Global Context: Systemic economic solutions and holistic growth
• Fintech & Crypto: Opportunities, innovative contracts, and navigating controversies
• Purpose-Driven Approach: Integrating classical commercial law with contemporary practice

Course Logistics: • Schedule: Fridays | 6:00 PM – 8:45 PM (Time Zone: CST / UTC-6)
• Eligibility: Open for Undergraduate, Graduate, and Audit / Non-Credit enrollment
• Credits: 3 Credit Hours (or Audit)



How to Register:
1. Visit AIC’s admissions application page: aicusa.edu/admissions/application-procedures
2. Submit your registration by selecting either For-Credit (Degree/Non-Degree) or Non-Credit / Audit.
3. Select IS 495 (Undergraduate) or IS 555 (Graduate) from the course schedule list to finalize your enrollment.



View the full schedule and details: aicusa.edu/academics/course-schedule

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 3

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Re-envisioning Psychology Through the Lens of Revelation
The Islamic Psychology Research Network (IPRN)—an initiative by ISIP, Al-Balkhi, and Maqasid Institute—invites you to enroll in our flagship program:
Postgraduate Certificate Course in Islamic Psychology from the Perspective of the Maqasid Methodology


Learn to integrate authentic Wahy (revelation) with contemporary psychological frameworks under the guidance of leading scholars and experts:
• Prof. Jasser Auda (Guest Lecturer | Maqasid Al-Shariah Expert)
• Prof. G Hussein Rassool (Professor of Islamic Psychology)
• Dr. Bagus Riyono (Islamic Psychologist & Researcher)


Key Competencies You Will Gain:
🔹 Apply Tajdid (renewal) and Islah (improvement) within Islamic psychology.
🔹 Contribute to a new understanding of modern mental health challenges.
🔹 Seamlessly blend revelation with practical psychological care.


Flexibility First: Enjoy open enrollment and self-paced learning. Enroll today for instant access and study on your schedule from anywhere in the world!
Register today—check the link in the first comment below! 👇


#IslamicPsychology #MaqasidMethodology #MaqasidInstitute #ISIP #AlBalkhi #MentalHealthInIslam #SelfPacedLearning #OnlineEducation

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 11

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"This encourages me to take more courses, and ask my colleagues to join Maqasid courses."

Hearing how transformative a learning journey can be is our greatest motivation! A sincere thank you to our student, Azza Al-Nahhas, for sharing her experience studying Islamic Psychology from the perspective of the Maqasid Methodology.

Great News: This course is now available for self-paced, open enrollment! You can register today and start learning on your own schedule from anywhere in the world.

To register and start learning today, check the link in the first comment below! 👇

#MaqasidInstitute #IslamicPsychology #MaqasidMethodology #StudentTestimonial #SelfPacedLearning #OpenEnrollment #OnlineEducation

4 weeks ago | [YT] | 7

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نظام القرآن: نحو منهجية قرآنية لتأصيل العلوم الشرعية
انضم إلى هذه الرحلة العلمية الفريدة لفهم النظام القرآني!
🔹 تعلم وفق وتيرتك الخاصة من خلال محاضرات مسجلة
🔹 شهادة عند إتمام المساق
متاح للباحثين، والمهتمين بالدراسات القرآنية.

ابدأ الآن في أي وقت – عبر الإنترنت!
سجل الآن عبر: maqasid.org/.../%D9%86%D8%B8%D8%A7%D9%85-%D8%A7...…
#نظام_القرآن #علوم_الحديث #دورات_إسلامية #MaqasidSyariah

1 month ago | [YT] | 7

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As reproductive technologies advance, how do we preserve the sanctity of lineage?

Read our latest blog post by Abu Tayyab Luqman exploring surrogacy, ectogenesis, and bioethics through a Maqāṣidī lens.

Read the full article: Check the link in the comment section below! 👇

#MaqasidInstitute #Bioethics #IslamicEthics #Maqasid #Lineage #BioethicsInIslam

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