The Overview

The Faculty of Sharia and Law at Red Sea University was Established in 2008, and committed to advancing the study of both law and Islamic sciences. Our mission is to address the evolving sharia and legal needs in Somalia and contribute to the broader goals of nation and state building towards law.  

As a pioneering institution, we are dedicated to the creation of a robust academic environment where legal theories and practices through class lectures and practical moot court, in both Islamic and contemporary law, are examined and refined.

Our B.A in Law program is an academic as well as professional degree. Graduates from the Faculty of Sharia and Law are well-equipped to understand the judicial, legislative, and executive systems. Over the years, our alumni have consistently contributed to both public and private sectors, providing valuable services that benefit society and support national development.

Our curriculum is tailored to the unique needs of Somali society, both Islamic Law, and state Formal Conventional Law. This comprehensive approach enables our students to engage in comparative legal studies, assessing Islamic law alongside conventional laws.

The departments of the faculty

• Depart of Sharia and Law
• Department of Law
• Department of Sharia and Islamic Studies

The faculty’s Objectives

The Faculty of Sharia and Law aims to:

• Produce dynamic, well-qualified, and research-oriented scholars with deep knowledge of both Sharia and conventional laws.
• Encourage graduates to delve into original sources of knowledge in both Islamic Law and contemporary laws.
• Prepare students to actively participate in nation building through roles that uphold and administer justice.
• Address the demands of Somali society by training specialized professionals such as judges, prosecutors, lawyers, and Sharia experts.
• Enable students to conduct comparative studies of Sharia and other legal systems.
• Take an active role in the harmonization of Law and Sharia, contributing significantly to the field of comparative legal education.

Bachelor of Sharia and Law

Bachelor of Sharia and Law shall be conferred to the students who successfully complete (154) credit hours.

The required credits are in the subjects outlined below:

Bachelor of Sharia and Islamic Studies

Bachelor of Sharia and Islamic Studies shall be conferred to the students who successfully complete (141) credit hours.