NUST National University of Science and Technology H-12 Campus, Islamabad (SMME, NICE, NCVI, SEECS, IESE) ISLAMIC

STUDIES (2credit hours) Instructor: Email: Dr. Abdur Rahim Ashraf Baluch drbaluch05@gmail.com Phone: 03335117013

Goals & Objectives:

The course aims to build up the character of the students and intends to cover the fundamentals of Islam, life of the Prophet and study of selected verses of the Quran and Ahadith. Make them good and moderate Muslims having pride in their religion without any prejudice to other faiths and religions of the world. Text Book: Reference Books: Islamic Education by A. S. Bukhari & M. D. Zafar 1. Miyaari Islamiat by Prof Dr. Hafiz M. Akhtar 2. Islam: Beliefs and Teachings by Ghulam Sarwar. 3. The Quran: Basic Teachings by Thomas Ballanttine Irving, Khurshid Ahmad, Muhammad Manazir Ahsan. 4. Introduction to Islam by Dr. M. Hamidullah TOPICS AND LECTURE PLAN Wee k
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Chapters
PART-I (Chapter-I) Fundamental Teachings of Islam

Objectives
1. The Basic Doctrines of Islam (Five Articles of faith: The pentagon of Belief) 2. Ibadat (Worships) (The Five Pillars of Islam) Lecture#1

Lectures
Meanings of Islam, Imaan , Ihsan & Deen (Faith & Belief): An introduction Lecture#2 Tawheed (Unity of God) ,Types of Tawhid Lecture#3 The Angels and their duties Lecture#4 The Prophethood & the Status of the Prophets Lecture#5 The Revelation and the Divine Books Lecture#6 Al-Aakhirah: The Mega Events Lecture#7 Ibadah: An Introduction Lecture#8 SALAT: The prayers Lecture#9 Lecture#10 SAWM: The Fasting of the Ramadan ZAKAT: The Charity

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Lecture#11 Lecture#12 7 3. Important Duties and Obligations of Muslims

HAJJ: The Pilgrimage 1st OHT

Lecture#13 Amr bil-Maroof & Nahy an alMunkar and the concept of Jihad, Dawah Lecture#14 Tafakkur o-Tadabbur, Education,& Ijtihad Lecture#15 Kasb-i-Halaal (Lawful Earning)& Khidmat-e-Khalq Lecture#16 Fundamental Human Rights: Maqaasid -e- Shariah (Objectives of the Shariah) (Rights of parents; Women; non-Muslms etc) Birth of the Prophet, his Noble family and his Early life Lecture#18 Prophetic Mission ( As a Teacher /Preacher) and hardships faced by the Muslims Lecture#19 Miraj and Migration to Madinah Lecture#20 Mithaq-e-Madinah & Muwakhat Lecture#21 The Battles of Badr; Uhad & the Ditch Lecture#22 Hudaybiyyah Truce & Bayat-iRizwan; Battle of Khayber & Battle of Mutah Lecture#23 The Conquest of Makkah, Battle of Hunain & Ghazwa-e-Tabuk Leture#24 2nd OHT Lecture#25 Hajjat-ul-Wada & Khutba-eHajjat-ul-Wida Lecture#26 Finality of the Prophethood (Seal of the Prophethood) Lecture#27 Definition of civilization and its background Lecture# 28 History of the civilizations-I (Greek, Egyptian, Roman) Lecture#29 History of the civilizations-II (Persian, Indus & Indian, Chinese) Lecture#30 Spread of Islam and its dominance Lecture#31 Features of Islamic Civilization-I Lecture#32 Influence of Islam on Western Civilizations Lecture#33 Influence of Islam on Eastern Civilizations Lecture#34 Conclusion & Paper Lecture#17

9 PART-II (Chapter-IV) 10 11 The Life of the Prophet (Peace be Upon Him) 4. Birth and Early Life of the Prophet 5. Prophetic Office and the Task before the Prophet 6. Ghazawat-eNabavi ( The Prophet as an Army Commander, his strategy and achievements) PART III (Chapter- V) Islamic Civilization 15 16 11.Definition of Civilization and historical background 12.Features of Islamic civilization 13.Influence of Islam on the civilizations of the world

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Semester End

Pattern etc. Final Examination

MARKS ALLOCATION (% age)

2 OHTs (6th Week & 12th Week) Assignments Quizzes Final Exam (18th Week) 30% (30 marks each OHT) 10% (10 marks each Asgt) 10% (10 marks each Quiz) (100 Marks Final Exam)

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BREAKUP AND PATTERN

PART-I

(Lectures) One Hour Tests

Chapter-I

(30 Marks)

a) Faith (Eimaniyaat): Five Articles of Faith b) Worships (Ibadaat) : Five Pillars of Islam c) Amr bil-Maroof, Dawah, Education & Jihad, d) Tafakkur & Tadabbur and Ijtihad e) Kasb-e-Halaal & Khidmat-e-Khalq f) Fundamental Human Rights a) Birth of the Prophet; his early life & prophetic mission b) Miraaj & Migration c) Mithaq-e-Madinah & Muwakhaat d) Ghazawaat-e- Nabvi e) Last pilgrimage & Last Sermon a) Definition of civilization and Background b) History of Civilizations c) Spread of Islam and features of Islamic Civilization d) Influence of Islamic Civilization

Chapter-IV

Chapter-V

PART- II

Subjective Study of the Quran and Hadith done by the students as their Assignments: (10 Marks) Chapter- II Translation and explanation of selected Quranic Verses included in Chapter-II of the Text Book, covering IX topics Chapter-III Translation and explanation of 20 Ahadith (Traditions) given in Chapter-III of the Text Book Note: Students are advised NOT to depend on the material provided in the relevant chapters of the Text Book; they should rather consult Urdu and English commentaries of the Quran as well for the Verses in Chapter II General Knowledge about Islam: (Quizzes) (10 Marks) a) Faith & Belief b) Ibadaat c) Muamalaat d) Akhlaq (Etiquettes & Manners) e) Seerah (Life of the Prophet) Islamic Studies

PART-III

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f) History of Islam (Major Events) g) Muslim World Today (People & Places) Note: Students are required to enhance their knowledge of Islam regarding above mentioned 7 branches/disciplines by extensively reading about them. Choice of the material left to them; however they are advised to use authentic sources only. FINAL (End Semester Exam) (100 Marks) Questions from all FIVE Chapters of the Text Book.

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