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DESCRIPTION
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1101 Introduction to Islam |
A general introduction to the worldview of Islam, its fundamental
beliefs, doctrines, tenets and concepts; explanation concerning the
meaning of Iman, Islam and Ihsan; relevance of Islam with modem
age, Islam as a way of life (al-Din).
The definition and importance of 'aqidah in the life of Muslims.
Definition of Tawhid, its various kinds. Tawhid in the
religious history of mankind. The role of the Messengers of Allah
in consolidating the 'aqidah of Tawhid. The prophet Muhammad
(s.a.w.)'s message of Tawhid and its contrast with other concepts of
God. Interrelationship of Iman, Islam and Ihsan. The articles of
Faith: Unity of God, angels. Holy scriptures, Messengers, and Qadr
and the Resurrection; significance of belief in them and their
impact on human personality, culture and society.
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1103 Introduction to al-Qur'an |
The Qur'an as Allah's final revelation and most authoritative source
of Islamic teachings. A brief account of the main themes of Al-Qur'an, brief history of its compilation; the Qur'an as a complete
guidance for mankind and the first source of Islamic Law; the
correct approach to the study and understanding of al-Qur'an.
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1104 Introduction to Al-Sunnah |
The place and importance of Al-Sunnah in Islam; the life of
Muhammad (s.a.w) as a model for Muslims and mankind. A
correct approach to the study and understanding of Sunnah.
IS 1105 Introduction to Al-Shari'ah
The meaning and scope of Shao'ah and its place in the life of a
Muslim; sources of Islamic Shari'ah; important concepts and
institutions, implementation of Shari'ah: Ways and Methodologies,
Importance and Impact of Shari'ah on human life.
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1106 Introduction to Fiqh |
This
course will focus on the related subject-matters of Fiqh
so as to show that it is an important discipline of Islamic
knowledge. Major topics to be covered are: Importance of
Fiqh in Islamic sciences and its relationship with other
disciplines, objectives of Islamic law, Development of Fiqh
in the time of the Prophet (s.a.w.), Development of Fiqh
in the time of companions (ashab), Development of Fiqh in
the time of the followers of companions (Tabi'un), the emergence
of major schools of Islamic law, stagnation period, modem
period and legal maxims.
The central place of akhlaq in Islam, as presented in the Qur'an and
Sunnah. Foundations of husn al-khuluq in the Qur'an and the Sunnah.
Moral philosophies developed by al-Ghazali. Akhlaq Islamiyyah as a
system of duties and adab to Allah, and His messengers, to fellow
Muslims and non-Muslims and to other creatures of Allah.
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1208 Sciences of the Qur'an-I |
Wahy,
literally and technically. The Qur'an, its contents, major
divisions of the Qur'an according to some famous Mufassirun
(al- Razi, al-Shatibi, al-DihIavi, Abduh). Ultimate objectives
of the Qur'an and Nuzul al-Qur'an. Asbab al-nuzul, importance
of knowing the asbab. Collection and codification of the
Qur'an during the period of Prophet (s.a.w.), Abu Bakr and
'Uthman. The Uthmani mushaf, naskh; meaning and significance,
categories of naskh. Asalib al-Qur'an (Qur'anic style),
mantuq and mafhum, 'am and khas, mujmal and mufassal, mutlaq
and muqayyad. Eight categories of the Qur'anic words; according
to khafa' and wuduh.
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1209 Sciences of the Qur'an-II |
Amthal al-Qur'an. Al-Aqsam fi al-Qur'an. Tanasub al-suwar
Wa-al-ayat. Mushkil al-Qur'an and Mutashabih. Translation of
the al-Qur'an. Tafsir al-Qur'an, al-jadal fi al-Qur'an, I'jaz al-
Qur'an.
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1210 Sciences of the Hadith-I |
Meaning
and authority of hadith. The Sunnah as the second source
of Islam. Recording of al-hadith, Isnad system. The sources
of tahammul and ada. The pre-requisites of a narrator of
hadith. Classification of hadith in the light of acceptability
and unacceptability. Fabrication of ahadith, its causes,
and the means of elimination.
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1211 Sciences of the Hadith-II |
Early hadith books, particularly the six sahih (authentic) hadith
books. Mustalah al-hadith (study of hadith terminology). The
sciences of 'ilal al-hadith (vitiating causes of hadith), gharib al-
hadith (the obscurity in hadith), and mukhtalaf al-hadith
(hadith harmonization). Biographies of the following scholars
of hadith and their collections: Malik b. Anas, Ahmad b.
Hambal, Bukhari, Muslim, al-Haithami and al-Suyuti.
This course focuses on the approaches of Ibadat in systematic
and holistic manner and it also exposes to the student how to
live with 'Ibadat. Major topics to be covered are: The concept of
Ibadah in Islam, Philosophy and logic behind Ibadah in Islam,
Psychological and sociological impacts of Ibadat on individuals
and societies, al-Taharah (purification), Al-Salah (the prayer),
al-Zakah (the Almsgiving), Al-Sawm (The Fasting), al-Hajj (the
pilgrimage) and al-Jihad (the struggle for the establishment of
Islam).
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2313 Biography of the Prophet (s.a.w) |
Introduction to analytical study of the Sirah. Topics include
realities in the Arab World and the world in general on the eve
of al-Bi'thah; birth of the Prophet (s.a.w.) and his upbringing;
Muhammad (s.a.w.) as the messenger of Allah, worshipper,
servant of Allah, preacher and leader; lessons from the Hijrah;
Isra' and Mi'raj; foundations for Islamic society; jihad in the
Medina period; and hijjah al-Wada'. Also other important events
throughout the life of the Prophet (s.a.w.).
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2314 Islamic Civilization |
Definition and scope of Islamic Civilization. Religions and
spiritual bases of Islamic Civilization reflected in the Madinah
State. Islamic Civilization during the Umayyad period, including
political, legal, administrative, economic, military, and
educational systems; urban-life; architecture and fine arts. The
glory of Andalusia under Muslim rule. Achievements and
weaknesses of the Abbasid period, including causes for the rise
and fall of Islamic Civilization.
Definition and theory of da'wah. The nature of man and
needs for da'wah. Islam as the religion of da'wah. Nature of
da'wah: freedom, rationality, and universalism. Da'wah as
practiced by the Prophet (s.a.w.) and Companions. The
spread of Islamic da'wah to Asia and Africa. The need for
correct da'wah methods in Contemporary Society, Da'wah to
non-Muslims in present-day multiracial and multireligious
societies. Da'wah to various Muslim target groups (e.g. elites,
masses, professionals, bureaucrats, private sectors, youth,
workers). Cooperation among da'wah organizations. Christian
missionary activities in Muslim countries.
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2316 Man in the Qur'an and Sunnah |
Man as the central theme of the Qur'an: Spiritual and spatial
dimensions of man. The essence and characteristics of man.
Purpose of man's creation and the place of man in the
universe. The continual message to children of Adam. The
concepts of khilafah, ubudiyyah, 'adi, amanah, jihad and
taskhir in the Qur'an and Sunnah. Ethical and moral role of
man; attribute of 'ibad al-Rahman.
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2317 Sciences of Islamic Jurisprudence |
Study of Islamic legal foundations, namely, the Qur'an and
Sunnah. Legal connotations of words and sentences of the
Qur'an and hadith, such as al-amr and al-nahy, al-am and al-
khas, al-mujmal and al-mufassal, ah-haqiqah and al-
majaz and 'ilal al-ahkam. Utilization of usul al-fiqh in the
daily life of Muslims.
Surah al-Anfal: Jihad: Concepts, aims and objectives. Ethics
of jihad. Role of jihad in the early formation of the ummah.
Relationship of hijrah and jihad. The prophet (s.a.w) as a
military commander. Nature of the ghazawat of the Prophet
(s.a.w). Antecedents of the battle of Badr with a description of
the battle. Political, military and economic significance of the
Badr event. Its role in the spread of Islam. Anfal and khums:
meaning and significance. The above-mentioned themes are to
be discussed on the basis of the textual study of surah al-Anfal
with special reference to Quranic terminology of war.
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2419 Fiqh al-Mu'amalat wa al-Jinayat |
(a) Mu'amalat:
Guidance from the Qur'an and sunnah on such matters as trade
and commerce, 'aqd al-bay' (contract of sale), sharikah
and distribution of wealth,
(b) Jinayat: The philosophy of Islamic criminal law, its
nature, scope and objectives. Classification of crimes in
Islam, i.e. qisas, hudud and ta'zir. Scope of implementing
Islamic criminal law, its problems and prospects, hudud
and ta'zir. Scope of implementing Islamic criminal law,
its problems and prospects. Codification and implementation
of Islamic criminal law in some Muslim countries.
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2420 Islam and Contemporary Society |
Nature and characteristics of contemporary secular society.
Islamic approach towards society, humankind, social role of
al-insan, principles of social ethics in Islam, family as a social
institution, Islamic approach towards social welfare (takaful), modernism, technology and development. Islamic solution for the contemporary social crisis and Islamic global order.
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2421 Comparative Religion |
Various definitions and methods of studying religion:
historical, theological, philosophical, sociological,
anthropological, psychological and phenomenological
approaches to other religions provided in the Qur'an, Sirah of
the Prophet (s.a.w), and works of Muslim theologians. Focus
on Judaism and Christianity & Hinduism with reference to
their own source materials.
(a) A
definitive textual study of Kitab al-Ilm, Kitab al-Fitan,
Kitab al-Jihad and Kitab al-Munafiqin from Mukhtasar Sahih
Bukhari, Muslim and Kitabun Nikon from Meshkat al Masabih.
(b) study and memorization of the collection of 40 hadith
by Imam Nawawi.
Surah al-Nur. Social and political milieu at the time of the
revelation of the surah. Socio-ethical teachings contained in
the surah. The event of the ifk, its objectives, communication
ethics in the Qur'an. Importance of social injunctions contained
in the surah. Hudud, their legal and social significance. The
above-mentioned themes are to be examined on the basis of
the intensive study of the text of the surah with special
reference to the mufradat contained therein.
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3524 Studies in Sunnah |
Status of Sunnah as a source of Shari'ah and a way of life;
refutation of allegations made in the past and present against it:
discussions of tendencies of contemporary approaches in the
study of sunnah and so as not to confuse students concerning
conflicting views that may be raised against sunnah. Emphasis
on anti-sunnah groups in different countries. Critical and
analytical methodology shall be used in teaching this course.
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3525 Fiqh of Personal Status and Inheritance |
Topics of the course include foundations and boundaries of
family in Islam, marriage and marital roles, dissolution of
marriage and succession and inheritance.
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3526 Contemporary Islamic Thoughts |
Selected developments in post-colonial Islamic thought on
topics such as human rights, social justice, political power and
responsibility, development and modernization, Islamization of
knowledge and Muslim intellectual response to contemporary
challenges.
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3527 History of Caliphates |
The objective of this course is to familiarize students with the
time of Al-Khulafa al-Rashidin and appreciate their
achievements within the short period of time. Beside having
general knowledge on biography of each Khalifah and major
incidents in his time, the students will know some major
institutions established and run by the al-Khulafa al-Rashidun
such as system of government, civil administration, economic
system, judiciary, military system, etc.
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3628 Islamic Law and Contemporary Society |
This course is designed to make students aware of the position
of Islamic law in the contemporary Muslim world and the
attitude of the different segments of Muslim societies towards
Islamic law and its application in contemporary context.
Topics include: the place of Islamic law in the legal systems of
Muslim countries, to reception of foreign laws in the Muslim
world, contemporary development of Islamic legal thought
and attempts of Muslim scholars to find possible solutions for
present issues facing the Muslim Ummah.
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3629 Modem Muslim Thinkers |
Critical appraisal of selected Muslim thinkers, such as al-
Afghani, Muhammad 'Abduh, Sayyid Ahmad Khan, Ameer
Ali and Iqbal. Badiuzzaman Sa'eed Nursi, Hassan al-Banna,
Syed Abul A'la Maududi and Malik Ben Nabi.
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3630 Introduction to Islamic Philosophy |
Discussion of the thought ofal-Kindi. Ikhwan al-Safa, al-
Farabi, Ibn Sina, and Ibn Rushd, on such topics as the nature
of Allah and His attributes, creation, good and evil, life after
death and the day of resurrection.
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3631 Foundations for Political Science in the Qur'an
and Sunnah |
Introduction
to Islamic concepts and views pertaining to the study
of political science through a survey of relevant passages
from the Qur'an and Sunnah and assessment of the historical
contexts of those passages. Topics to be discussed include
shura (e.g. Qur'an 3:159,42:38) amr bi al-ma'ruf(e.g.
Qur'an 2:41-2, 2:178, 2:180, 2:228-9, 2:231-6 wa nahy
'an al-Munkar. 2:240, 2:241, 2:263, 3:104, 3:110, 4:19;
4:25, 4:114, 7:157, 9:71,9:112, 22:41,31:17,47:21,60:12),
men and women (e.g. Qur'an 7:172-4, 35:39, 44:28, 6:165,
24:25), Khilafah, political education (e.g. Qur'an 2:229,
3:154, 12:40, 13:3-9, 23:12-32), Islamic government (e.g.
selection from Bukhari's Kitab al- ahkam, Muslims; K-itab
al-Imarah, and Nawawi's Riyad al- Salihin), Islamic legislation
(e.g. selections from 'Izz al-Din Baliq's Minjah al-Salihin
and Bukhari's Kitab al-I'tism bi al Kitab wa al-Sunnah),
internal policy of the Prophet (e.g. selections from Muslim's
Kitab al-Jihad wa al-Siyar) and international relations
and foreign policy (e.g. selections from Bukhari's Kitab
al-Maghazi and Kitab al-Shurut).
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3632 Foundations for Economics and Business in the
Qur'an and Sunnah |
Introduction to Islamic concepts and views pertaining
to the study of Economics through a survey of relevant
passages from the Qur'an and Sunnah and assessment of
historical texts of those passages. Topics to be discussed
including zakah, takaful, riba, infaq, permissible earning,
prohibited trade, possession of wealth and grabbing of
other's wealth unjustly, etc. The following verses are
to be discussed: 2:278-279, 2:275, 3:130, 2:279, 30:39,
2:276, 4:161, 2:16, 17:28, 10:21, 29:17, 6:142, 16:114,
34:15, 67:15, 2:3, 8:3, 22:35, 28:54, 32:16,4:39, 13:22,
14:31,36:47,6:140, 11:6,32:16,4:39, 13:22, 14:31,36:47,
6:140, 11:6,32:28, 16:11, 13:4,2:110,4:77,22:78,65:2-3,
6:151, 14:32, 9:60, 2:177, 6:141, 39:21, 42:56, 33:33,
73:20, 19:30-31, 4:159-162, 2:177, 2:40-43, 23:1-4, 9:5,
2:195, 2:262, 3:134. In addition to the above, some works
on foundations of economics with Qur'an and Sunnah will
be studied.
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3633 Islam and Sciences |
The Qur'anic verses, norms and teachings relevant to the
physical and natural sciences. Science, its meaning and
method, relationship between science and religion, development
of science and the influence of the philosophy of science,
philosophy of science and civilization, Islamic approach
to science, Islamic concept of man, life and knowledge;
comparison with western concepts. Selected Qur'anic verses
on sciences. Muslim scientists and their contributions.
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4734 International Institutions |
This course is designed to provide with necessary knowledge
about the major political, social, economic, educational
and cultural international institutions. Among the International
institutions to be discussed are United Nations Organizations
(UNO), Organization of Islamic Conference (QIC), World
Bank, International Monetary Fund (IMF), Islamic Development
Bank (IDB), ICDT, ICTVTR, Ankara Center, Asian Development
Bank etc.
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4735 Islam in Contemporary South-Asia (SAARC Countries) |
Comparative study of political and socio-economic dimensions
of Islam in South-Asia with emphasis on Bangladesh, India,
Pakistan, Maldives and Sri Lanka.
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4736 Islam and Contemporary Ideologies and Movements |
The course aims at examining the Islamic views of life;
its concept of success (al-Falah) and failure (al-Khusran);
critical survey on various ideologies and movements, their
characteristics and challenges such as capitalism, secularism,
rationalism, Marxism, socialism, nationalism, racism and
feminism.
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4737 Studies in Tafsir and the Methodology of Some
Eminent Musfassimn |
Tafsir during the period of the Prophet (s.a.w), the sahabah,
the tabi'un and tabi'tabi'in. Tafsir bi al-ma'thur, methodology
and characteristics, e.g. al-Tabari, Ibn Kathir. Tafsir
bi al-ray: methodology and characteristics, e.g. Fakhruddin
al-Razi and al-Alusi, al-Tafsir al-balaghi (al- Kalami);
methodology and characteristics, e.g. al- Zamakhshari,
Abu al-Sa'ud. Al-Tafsir al-Fiqhi: methodology and characteristics,
e.g. al-Jassas, al-Qurtubi. Al-Tafsir al-Lughawi: Methodology
and evaluation e.g. Majaz al-Qur'an by Abu 'Ubayd and
Ma'ani al-Qur'an by al- Zajjaj.
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4738 Principles of Living with Sunnah |
Obligation of adherence to the Sunnah of the Prophet (s.a.w.)
in all spheres of life. Highlights on the duty of Muslims
towards Sunnah. Giving the right approach and essential
principles towards better understanding of Sunnah its
application according to the analytical methodology. Relating
Sunnah texts and its objectives with contemporary life.
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4739 Comparative Jurisprudence |
The significance of al-fiqh al-muqaran in the study of
fiqh. Reasons for al-ikhtilaf (differences of opinion
among fuqaha). The emergence and characteristics of various
schools of fiqh, such as Miliki, Hanafi, shafi'i, Hanbali
and Ja'fari. Selected topics based on different fiqh texts.
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4840 Muslim Contribution to World Culture |
The course deals with a survey of Muslim contributions
to the world cultures and civilizations in the fields
of the human and natural sciences: calligraphy and visual
arts, architecture and environmental sciences, mathematics
and engineering science, astronomy, physics, chemistry,
ophthalmology, arts and literature, a comparative study
of value systems, interaction between Islamic culture
and Western culture.
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4841 Readings in Kalam |
Definitions, origins and development of 'ilm al-kalam,
bid'ah, khurafah and such deviant teaching as al- Batiniyyah,
al-Qadianiyyah, and al-Bahiyyah. Theological controversies,
such as dhat Allah, sifat Allah, khalq al-afal, al-adalah
al-ilahiyyah and ismat al-imam. Analysis of the main difference
between Ahl al-Sunnah, Mulazilah, Ashairah, Qadariah,
Jabariyah, and Shi'aites.
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4842 History of Islamic Renaissance |
Revival and reform in the 18th Century. European domination
and Islamic responses. The resurgence of Islam. Main features
of change. Problems of Muslim secular regimes. Case studies
of Sanusiyyah in North Africa, the Mahdiyyah in Sudan,
Uthman Dan Fodio in Nigeria, the jihad movement of Shah
Ismail and Syed Ahmad in India, Hasan al-Banna in Egypt
and Abul A'la al-Maududi in Pakistan.
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4843 Islamic Mystical Philosophy |
Qur'anic foundations of tasawwuf; development of tasawwufand
its influence on philosophical discourse. A historical
analysis of the development of mysticism and tasawwuf
in Indian sub continent.
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4844 Readings in 'Aqidah |
The course aims at penetrating inquiry into the place
of reason ('aql) in the revelation framework of Islam:
Study of relevant literature dealing with theoretical
formulation of 'aqidah as developed by leading thinkers
like Al-Nasifi, Al- Tahawi, al-Ghazali and the impact
of 'aqidah on life and its relation to social, economic,
legal, educational and political systems.
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