RESEARCH PAPER INSTRUCTIONS You are required to write a short research paper examining a list of concepts related to Islamic law. Define and thoroughly, but concisely, explain each of the following concepts:

Research Paper Instructions

You are required to write a short research paper examining a list of concepts related to Islamic law. Define and thoroughly, but concisely, explain each of the following concepts:

Shari’a             Fiqh                 Sunni               Shi’I                Usul-i-fiq         Qur’an

Hadith             Ijma                 Ijtihad             Caliphate         Qiyas               Maqasid

Qadi                Mufti               Fatwa              Imam Mahdi   Jihad                Political Islam

Note: This assignment is not merely a definition exercise. You must discuss and explain each concept sufficiently to show a thorough understanding of its substance and application. Merely restating a dictionary, encyclopedia, or online resource such as Wikipedia will not meet the requirements of this assignment. Also, avoid copying word for word from your source/ avoid all forms of plagiarism.

The text of this research paper must be 5–7 pages (not including title page, reference page, and any appendices). This paper must be in current Turabian format with 1-inch margins and 12-pt Times New Roman font. The paper must contain appropriate scholarly sources/citations to a minimum of 5 sources.

Due by 8:00 p.m. (ET). Friday October 28, 2016