Teachers' Strategies in Teaching Mawaris Fiqh at the Islamic Tarbiyah Senior High School, Hamparan Perak District

Abstract

This study aims to explore the strategies employed by teachers in teaching Mawaris (Islamic inheritance law) at the Islamic Tarbiyah Senior High School in Hamparan Perak District. Mawaris fiqh is a complex and often challenging subject for students due to its technical legal calculations and its basis in both textual and contextual Islamic sources. Using a qualitative descriptive method, this research gathers data through interviews, classroom observations, and documentation. The findings reveal that teachers utilize a combination of strategies including contextual learning, visual aids (such as inheritance charts), group discussions, and the use of case studies to enhance students’ understanding. Moreover, teachers often integrate religious values and real-life family inheritance issues to make the learning process more relatable. Despite these efforts, challenges such as limited learning resources, time constraints, and students’ varying levels of basic Islamic legal knowledge still persist. The study concludes that effective teaching of Mawaris fiqh requires not only pedagogical creativity but also curriculum support and resource development tailored to the subject's specific needs.