ISLAMIC BELIEFS, PRINCIPLES AND CULTURES

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Course Description:

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of Islam, examining its fundamental texts, core rituals, and major schools of thought. Students will explore the historical contexts of Islam’s development, its evolution over time, and its significance for Muslims. Through a critical analysis of primary sources, including the Quran and Hadith, students will gain insight into the core principles and values of Islam.

The course will also explore the evolution of Islam over time, including the emergence of various sects and schools of thought, such as Sunni, Shia, and Sufism. Students will examine the significance of Islam for Muslims, including its impact on daily life, culture, and society.

Throughout the course, students will engage with key concepts, themes, and debates in Islamic studies, including:

– The life and teachings of the Prophet Muhammad

– The development of Islamic law and jurisprudence

– The role of women in Islamic society

– The relationship between Islam and politics

– The impact of modernity and globalization on Islamic thought and practice

By the end of the course, students will have gained a nuanced understanding of Islam, its history, and its significance for Muslims and the world at large.

Course Objectives

1. Understand the life and teachings of the Prophet Muhammad.
2. Analyze the basic tenets of Islam and their significance.
3. Examine the Quran and Hadith collections as primary sources of Islamic knowledge.
4. Investigate current Islamic sects and their evolutions.
5. Appreciate Islamic cultures, civilization, and modern westernization.
6. Develop critical thinking and research skills for studying Islamic issues.

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What Will You Learn?

  • Learning Outcomes:
  • Upon completing this course, students will be able to:
  • 1. Understand the fundamental principles and practices of Islam
  • 2. Analyze the historical and cultural contexts of Islamic development
  • 3. Evaluate the significance of Islamic thought and culture in modern society
  • 4. Develop critical thinking and research skills for studying Islamic issues
  • 5. Apply Islamic principles and values to real-world problems and challenges

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to Islam

  • Overview of the course
  • Defining Islam and its significance
  • Reading: Sonn, T. (2015). Islam: History, Religion, and Politics. Wiley.
  • Assignment: Class introduction and expectations

Module 2: The Life of Prophet Muhammad

Module 3: The Basic Tenets of Islam

Module 4: The Quran and Hadith Collections

Module 5: Current Islamic Sects and Evolutions

Module 6: Islamic Cultures and Civilization

Module 7: Modern Westernization and Islam

Module 8: Tawhid and Islamic Monotheism

Module 9: Nikah (Marriage) and Family in Islam

Module 10: Jihad and Islamic Ethics

Module 11: Taqqiyah(s) and Islamic Dissimulation

Module 12: Demons, End Time Prophecies, and Islamic Eschatology

Module 13: Peace, Tolerance, and Islamic Values

Module 14: Roles of Women in Islam

Module 15: Life After Death and Islamic Theology

Module 16: Conclusion and Final Project

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