Syllabus Summary

Unit NumberCore Topic / Subject RangeRelevant Legal ScopeCore Description / Subject Matter
Unit-ISources, Schools & MarriageQuran, Hanafi/Shia, NikahPrimary/secondary sources, civil contract nature of marriage, void/irregular marriages, and dower (Mahr).
Unit-IIDivorce & MaintenanceTalaq modes, Act of 1939, 1986 ActExtra-judicial/judicial divorce, 9 statutory grounds under 1939 Act, and post-divorce maintenance (Shah Bano).
Unit-IIIParentage, Gifts & WillsHizanat, Hiba, WasiyatPaternity, mother’s custody of children, gift essentials with physical possession, and 1/3rd testamentary rule.
Unit-IVWaqf & AdministrationWaqf Act, 1995Permanent pious dedication, Waqf-alal-aulad, mutawalli duties, and exclusive Waqf Tribunal jurisdiction.
Unit-VSecular & Other Personal LawsSMA 1954, IDA 1869, ISA 1925Special Marriage Act registration, Christian divorce, domicile rules, and Christian intestate succession.