Former NPA boss advocates for teaching islamic jurisprudence in law faculties

Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, the former CEO of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), has made an important suggestion. He wants Islamic Jurisprudence included in law school curricula across Ghana.

He shared this idea while breaking fast with the Ghana Muslim Students Association (GMSA) at Makola last Friday. Dr. Abdul-Hamid proposed teaching Islamic Jurisprudence as a full course or integrating it into existing courses.

He believes this would help legal practitioners understand cases involving Muslim clients better. This is especially true for issues like marriage, divorce, and inheritance.

Dr. Abdul-Hamid emphasized that including Islamic legal principles would improve understanding of cultural and religious contexts in legal disputes within the Muslim community.

During his speech, he referenced Frank Figliuzzi’s "7 Cs of Leadership." He pointed out similarities between these principles and teachings from the Qur'an.

He urged leaders to adopt these values for societal progress. The seven principles he highlighted are:

1. **Code** - Upholding ethical standards and moral values.
2. **Conservancy** - Safeguarding societal resources and values.
3. **Clarity** - Being transparent in communication and actions.
4. **Consistency** - Maintaining steadiness in decisions.
5. **Credibility** - Building trustworthiness and reliability.
6. **Consequence** - Acknowledging the impact of actions.
7. **Compassion** - Showing empathy and kindness in leadership.

Dr. Abdul-Hamid noted that embracing these qualities could greatly benefit society. He encouraged leaders, especially in the Muslim community, to embody these values personally and professionally.

The event allowed him to discuss how Islamic principles relate to modern leadership. He aimed to highlight the importance of integrating religious jurisprudence into mainstream legal education for students' consideration.