Waqf Law in the Ottoman Empire(HUK430)
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theory | Practice | Lab | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUK430 | Waqf Law in the Ottoman Empire | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Prerequisites | |
| Admission Requirements |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Level | Bachelor Degree |
| Course Instructor(s) | Fatma Gül KARAGÖZ fgkaragoz@gmail.com (Email) |
| Assistant | |
| Objective | This course aims to examine the legal structure, functioning, and socio-economic role of waqf institutions within the Ottoman Empire. |
| Content | The course covers the foundations of waqf law, legal nature of waqf deeds, administration, property status, reforms of the 19th century, and the transformation of waqf institutions into the Republican era. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
- Explain fundamental concepts of waqf law. - Analyze the place of waqf institutions within the Ottoman legal system. - Interpret waqf deeds as legal documents. - Evaluate the social and economic functions of waqfs. - Discuss the transformations during the modernization period. |
| Teaching and Learning Methods | lecture and discussion |
| References |
Mehmet Akif Aydın Türk Hukuk Tarihi Kadi court registers Fatwa collections |
Theory Topics
| Week | Weekly Contents |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction; concept of waqf and roots in Islamic law |
| 2 | Overview of the Ottoman legal system |
| 3 | Types of waqfs: public, family waqf, and others |
| 4 | Drafting and legal nature of waqf deeds |
| 5 | Administration of waqfs: mutawalli, supervisor, qadi oversight |
| 6 | Types and legal status of waqf properties |
| 7 | Waqf revenues, accounting registers, and financial practices |
| 8 | Ownership and disposition restrictions in waqf property |
| 9 | Role of waqfs in urban and social life |
| 10 | Waqfs in education, health, and public services |
| 11 | Legal disputes and qadi court records |
| 12 | 19th-century reforms and state centralization |
| 13 | Transformation of waqfs in the Republican era |
| 14 | Final evaluation and discussion |
Practice Topics
| Week | Weekly Contents |
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Contribution to Overall Grade
| Number | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|
| Toplam | 0 | 0 |
In-Term Studies
| Number | Contribution | |
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| Toplam | 0 | 0 |
| No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | ||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| Activities | Number | Period | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Workload | 0 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 | 0.00 | ||
| Credits ECTS | 0 | ||