The immediate past Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, has called for the inclusion of Islamic Jurisprudence in the curriculum of law faculties across the country.

He made this call while breaking fast with the Ghana Muslim Students Association (GMSA) of the School of Law at Makola last Friday.

Addressing the students, Dr. Abdul-Hamid proposed that Islamic Jurisprudence should either be taught as a full-blown course or integrated into the existing jurisprudence curriculum.

He believes that such an initiative would enable legal practitioners to better understand and address cases involving Muslim clients, particularly in areas like marriage, divorce, and inheritance.

According to Dr. Abdul-Hamid, incorporating Islamic legal principles into law education would bridge the gap in understanding cultural and religious contexts that often influence legal disputes within the Muslim community.

During his speech, Dr. Abdul-Hamid also drew on Frank Figliuzzi’s "7 Cs of Leadership" and identified parallels between these principles and teachings from the Qur'an.

He urged leaders to adopt these values to foster societal progress.

The seven principles he highlighted were:

Code - Upholding ethical standards and moral values.

Conservancy - Safeguarding and maintaining societal resources and values.

Clarity - Being transparent and straightforward in communication and actions.

Consistency - Maintaining steadiness in decisions and leadership approaches.

Credibility - Building and sustaining trustworthiness and reliability.

Consequence - Acknowledging the impact of actions and decisions.

Compassion - Demonstrating empathy and kindness in leadership.

Dr. Abdul-Hamid noted that these leadership qualities, when embraced, could significantly contribute to societal advancement.

He encouraged leaders, particularly within the Muslim community, to strive towards embodying these values in their personal and professional lives.

The event provided a platform for the former NPA boss to share his thoughts on the intersection of Islamic principles and contemporary leadership, drawing the attention of students to the relevance of integrating religious jurisprudence into mainstream legal education.