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Islamic Studies - HUM110

  • Teacher
    Ms. Zainab
  • Category
    Humanities
  • Duration
    32

Course Introduction

Course Highlight
  • Level
    BS/Master
  • Credit Hours
    3
  • Lessons
    32
  • Type
    Hybrid
About the course

The subject introduces Islamic thought in comparison with other major world religions. It provides ideas for educational reconstruction in the Islamic society for strengthening the foundation of faith as well as to enable the rising generation to face the challenges of moderation and globalization with confidence. The course outline would pleasingly serve its purpose and would help in the purification of thought and character building of the students. The topics included are beliefs and actions: Islam and other world religions, basic sources of teaching, obligations towards God, self and others, and Islamic teachings of collectivism.

Syllabus

Course Objectives

  • Acquaint the students with the meaning and significance of Islam as the universal and practical religion.
  • To develop the qualities of practical Muslims for understanding and fulfilling their duties towards Allah and His creation in order to better their life in this world and hereafter.
  • To develop the sense of belongingness to Islam and responsibility through the text of Holy Quran and Hadith.
  • To develop strong faith in the basic concepts of Islam and individual doctrine of responsibility towards Allah and His creation.
  • To make students aware of the understanding of Islam as the practical code of life for all times.
  • To promote the knowledge of the revelation of the Holy Quran as a God-given book.
  • To raise awareness among the new generation about the modern Islamic world and its problems.

Teachings and Learning Strategies

  • Lectures provide an introduction to the ideas and learning materials. Participation from the students is encouraged.
  • Educational movies and clips will be incorporated into the module to facilitate understanding.
  • There will be ungraded quizzes within the delivery to ensure learning is achieved.

Course Learning Outcomes

  • Explain fundamentals of the revelation of the Holy Quran as a divine framework for Islamic beliefs and practices; and describe the formation of Islamic civilization (C2-PLO8).
  • Analyze the ethical dilemmas arising at the workplace and propose remedial responses in the light of Islamic teachings (C4-PLO8).

Course Calendar

Lecture Topics
1 Intro to Islam & first article of faith
2 Faith in Angels, Faith in Prophets, Faith in Books
3 Belief in life after death and Al-Qadr
4 Pillars of Islam: Prayer (Salaat)& Fasting (Sawm)
5 Pillars of Islam: The almsgiving (zakat)
6 Pillars of Islam: The pilgrimage (Hajj)
7 Introduction to Quran
8 Introduction to Hadith
9 Deen and Shariah
10 Sunnah, Ijma, Qiyas and Ijtihad
11 Ethics and Morality in Islam
12 Honesty
13 Sincerity, Fulfilling Promise & Truthfulness
14 Fundamental Human Rights in Islam (Rights of Parents)
15 Rights of Women in Islam
16 Specially awarded Rights of Women in Islam
17 Arabia the Cradle of Islam
18 Life History of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
19 Life History of Prophet Muhammad(PBUH) Makki and MadaniPeriod
20 Life History of Prophet Muhammad(PBUH) 
21 Life History of Prophet Muhammad(PBUH) 
22 The Farewell Hajj (pilgrimage) & The Last Sermon
23 Great Muslim Scientists and their Contributions to the fields of Science
24 Great Muslim Scientists and their Contributions to the fields of Science
25 Major World Religions
26 Major World Religions
27 Influence of Islamic Civilization on Subcontinent
28 Current Issues & Issues of Islamic World
29 Misconceptions about Islam

Course Material/Videos

Available Resources

Course Readings

Textbook:

  • Islamic Education by M.D. Zafar

Reference Books:

  1. Hameed Ullah Muhammad, Emergence of Islam, IRI, Islamabad
  2. Hameed Ullah Muhammad, Introduction to Islam
  3. S. Abul Ala Maududi, Towards Understanding Islam
  4. History of the Arabs, P.K Hatti

Courses Online Resources

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