Development of Usul Fiqh Teaching Module for Secondary School Standard Curriculum (KSSM) Islamic Shariah Subject

This article is a concept paper which aims to develop a Usul Fiqh teaching module in the subject of Islamic Sharia Education for form four students, based on Imam Syafie's Manhaj. The module designing process follows the methodology instructional design guidelines and principles as outlined in Imam Syafie's Manhaj to ensure an effective learner-centered approach. The needs analysis of research involves identifying the needs of teachers in terms of content, teaching methods and learning outcomes. A comprehensive study of the KSSM curriculum (Standard Secondary School Curriculum) of Islamic Sharia Education at the forth level was carried out by focusing specifically on the topic Usul Fiqh. This study is qualitative research and the methodology is based on content analysis and literature review and interview. Interview sessions were conducted with the teachers to uncover real issues and problems in the teaching of Usul Fiqh and to take their views and ideas in improving the modules that will be developed.