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Islamic History Course

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The Islamic History Course deeply explores the origin, development, and milestones in the history of Islam that shaped the so-called Islamic world. A course on Islamic history would normally cover the life of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), the early Islamic community, the expansion of the Islamic empire, and the rise and fall of major dynasties like the Umayyads, Abbasids, Ottomans, and so on. The course can also focus on the intellectual, cultural, and scientific developments within the Muslim world. This subject is important to anyone who wants to understand the political, social, and religious development of Islamic civilizations.

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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • The Life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH): The biography (Seerah) of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) will be studied in detail, including his teachings, struggles, and impact on the Muslim community.
  • Early Islamic State: The first four caliphs of Islam, the Rashidun Caliphate, and the expansion of Islam after the death of the Prophet. Islamic Golden Age: Scientific, medical, philosophical, mathematical, and architectural accomplishments of the Islamic World during the Abbasid Caliphate.
  • Major Dynasties: The Umayyads, Abbasids, Fatimids, and Ottomans study their rise, rule, and influence in the Islamic world. Islamic Civilizations and Empires: This covers political, economic, and cultural developments in areas like North Africa, the Middle East, and Spain during the period of Al-Andalus.
  • Key Figures and Events: Name key scholars, rulers, and events such as Crusades, Mongol invasions, Fall of Granada, and Ottoman decline. Islam and the Modern World: Describe how the processes of colonialism, a modern nation-state system, and the spread of Islam across different parts of the world change with time. Shia-Sunni Split: Show an understanding of the origin of, and consequences of the Shia-Sunni breach in Islam and its role in history.
  • Islamic Law (Fiqh) and Theology: Trace the evolution of Islamic jurisprudence and theology from the earliest times to the present. Major themes: schools of thought (madhabs); major theological debates.

Pre-requisites

  • Rudimentary Understanding of Islam: A general familiarity with Islam as a world religion and practice is desirable but not necessary. A few courses assume knowledge of the basics of Islam, such as the Five Pillars of Islam.
  • Interest in History: A strong interest in history, politics, and culture will be helpful for students to grasp the larger significance of Islamic history.
  • Reading and Research Skills: Prior knowledge of how to do historical research or the ability to read historical texts in translation is useful.

FAQs

No, most courses on Islamic history are given in English or other languages, and most historical sources are available in translation. However, knowledge of Arabic would enrich their learning of the primary sources in their original form.

There are no formal pre-requisites, but basic familiarity with Islam and its basic practices will be helpful. Some prior background in world history may also be useful.

The length of the course can vary. For online courses, it ranges from several weeks to months. University-level courses would be a semester in length, usually around 12–15 weeks.

Most of the courses will have assigned textbooks and lectures. A few of them will also require the reading of primary historical sources, such as early Islamic texts or writings of key figures from Islamic history.

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