Islamic Studies - (UR-110) (ENG) (MIT): Course Content

Unit I: Introduction to Islamic Vision of Life

            Unit II: Meaning and role of ethics in building a holistic personality

            Unit III: Islamic Ideology and its Importance

Unit IV: Fundamental Beliefs of Islam 

            Unit V: Concept of Worship & Rituals in Islam

Unit VI: Pillars of Islam: Kalimah Tayyeba, Salāt, Sawm, Zakāh, Hajj 

Unit VII: Ethical System of Islam

Unit VIII: Basic Features of Modern ideologies

            Unit IX: Characteristics of Islamic Civilization

               Unit X: Social Ethics

               Unit XI: Ethics & Economy 

               Unit XII: Islam & Political Ethics

               Unit XIII: Features of an Islamic State

               Unit VIX: Concept of Ummah: Iqbal, Jinnal, Asad

General Objectives

Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able:

• To understand the Islamic vision of life
• To learn the main features of Islamic way of life
• To know how to develop a moderate Islamic personality
• To identify major ethical issues faced by the Muslim society and their solutions
• To understand the concept of a meaningful and successful life

Specific

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Knowledge
   2. To understand the purpose of human life, man’s relation with the Creator Rabb, and man’s role in building a peaceful, fair, and secure social order.
   3. To understand meaning of akhlaq, moral, and ethical conduct and behavior.
   4. To learn the Qur’anic foundation of Islamic ethical system
   5. To compare and contrast the Islamic civilization and Islamic social, economic, and political system with other world systems, civilizations and cultures
   6. To understand concept of brotherhood (ukhuwah), Iman (Faith), ittihad (unity), and tanzim (discipline)
   7. To get awareness of contemporary issues and challenges faced by the Muslims and the role of youth in their solutions.

• 1. Skills
• Ability to elaborate the Islamic ethical teachings and apply them in conduct.
•  To analyze and evaluate critical issues and challenges faced by the Muslims
•  To seek practical solutions for ethical and behavioral issues and problems.
• Capacity building for social welfare.
  2. Attitude/Behavior
     • To excel in observing Islamic ‘Ibadat, ethical conduct(‘amal-saleh) and observe ethical values (mukarm al-akhalq) in their student and professional life
     •   To develop a creative and innovative (ijtihadi) attitude in the light of Islamic teachings
     •   To be a role model of ethical behavior and moral conduct (akhlaq hasanah) in their individual, social, and professional capacities.
     •   To become an ethically responsible (mas’ul) and pro-active leader (ra’id, qa’id) of the community (ummah)