Faculty of Sharia and Law
Excellence in Islamic and legal sciences since 1987
About the Faculty
The Faculty of Sharia and Law is one of the founding pillars of the Islamic University of Niger. Since 1987, it has been training scholars, jurists and leaders capable of serving their community with competence and integrity. Our programs combine in-depth training in traditional Islamic sciences with openness to contemporary challenges of law and society.
Our Mission
To train graduates mastering Islamic and legal sciences, capable of providing enlightened solutions to religious and legal questions of their time, while preserving the authenticity of Islamic tradition.
Academic Excellence
Scientific rigor in the study of sacred texts and Islamic legal foundations
Justice and Equity
Training jurists committed to social justice and equitable application of law
Cultural Diversity
Welcoming students from 23 nationalities to enrich intercultural dialogue
Our Programs
Comprehensive training in Islamic and legal sciences
Bachelor's Programs
Quranic Sciences
In-depth study of the Quran, its recitation, interpretation and related sciences
- • Recitation and chanting (Tajweed)
- • Quranic exegesis (Tafsir)
- • Quran memorization (Hifz)
Foundations of Religion
Complete training in Islamic creed, hadith and prophetic history
- • Islamic creed ('Aqida)
- • Hadith sciences
- • Prophetic biography (Sira)
Jurisprudence and Law
Study of Islamic jurisprudence and comparative law
- • Islamic jurisprudence (Fiqh)
- • Foundations of law (Usul al-Fiqh)
- • Comparative law
Graduate Programs
Master's in Islamic Sciences
In-depth specialization in one of three areas with academic research
PhD in Islamic Sciences
Advanced research training and original contribution to Islamic sciences
Our Key Figures
Our Campuses
Say Campus
11 equipped classrooms
Niamey Campus
8 modern classrooms
Leadership and Faculty
Dr. Abdulhakim Doukouri
Dean of the Faculty
A recognized expert in Islamic sciences and comparative law, Dr. Doukouri leads the faculty with a modern vision while preserving the authenticity of traditional Islamic teaching.
Our Academic Team
Our Graduates
More than 5,600 graduates trained in Islamic and legal sciences since 1987
| Academic Year | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | 278 | 89 | 367 |
| 2023-2024 | 312 | 98 | 410 |
| 2022-2023 | 289 | 87 | 376 |
| 2021-2022 | 301 | 92 | 393 |
| 2020-2021 | 267 | 81 | 348 |
| Previous years | 2,948 | 777 | 3,725 |
Impact on Society
Our graduates hold key positions as imams, judges, lawyers, teachers and religious advisors throughout Niger and West Africa. They actively contribute to resolving contemporary religious and legal issues while promoting Islamic values of peace, justice and solidarity.