Effect of Teaching Comparative Jurisprudence in Faculties of Shari'ah in Consolidating The Concepts of Pluralism and Intellectual Freedom

• Main Author: Hamza Abed Karim Hammad
• Format: Article
• Language: Abkhazian
• Published: Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia 2015
• Subjects: Comparative jurisprudence; Faculties of shari'ah; Pluralism; Intellectual freedom
• Online Access: http://ddms.usim.edu.my/handle/123456789/9161

This study investigates the impact of teaching comparative jurisprudence in forming sound thought that believes in the right of having different views and opinions, as well as works to communicate with others. Furthermore, it demonstrates the impact of teaching comparative jurisprudence in contributing to the formation of intellectual flexibility and mitigation of unilateralism, in addition to analyzing the impact of the comparative jurisprudential research methodology in establishing the principle of difference and pluralism. The study was based on the analytical method, the study concludes that the teaching of comparative jurisprudence -if conducted according to trend based on stating the importance of critical thinking and spreading the spirit of debate, and not confined to memorizing discussions, responses, appeals and objections; contribute to consolidate the concepts of pluralism and intellectual freedom; since the teaching of comparative jurisprudence based on a system of thought entrenched these concepts.