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DEPARTMENT OF ISLAMIC STUDIES, AMU, ALIGARH BAI SEMESTER, PAPER-I, SESSION 2014-2015

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Max Marks -100 Sessional - 20 Exam - 80 Credits - 04

ISB101: THE EMERGENCE OF ISLAM

A- THE PROPHET (SAW) AT MAKKAH:

1. Arab Society and Culture on the Eve of Islam 2. Biography of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) (before bi’that) 3. Fundamental Teachings of Islam 4. Major Events of Makkah (Beginning of Revelation, Spread of Islam,

Opposition and Social Boycott) 5. Hijrat to Habshah, Hijrat to Madinah: Causes and Significance

B- THE PROPHET (SAW) AT MADINAH:

1. Early Efforts to build up Islamic Society (Dawah Works, Muakhaat) 2. Major Battles (Badr, Uhud, Ahzab)3. Agreements with Quraish and Jews 4. Conquest of Makkah and its Significance 5. Battles against Jews

C- SOCIO-ECONOMIC REFORMS AND ADMISTRATION UNDER THE PROPHET (SAW):

1. Socio-Economic Reforms of the Prophet (SAW) 2. The Constitution of Madina (Mithaq-i-Madinah) 3. System of Administration under the Prophet (SAW) 4. Year of Delegation (Sanat-al-Wufud): Significance and Impact 5. Hajjatul al-Wida: The last Khutbah and its Salient Features

B00KS RECOMMENDED:

1. P. K. Hitti, : History of the Arabs2. Ameer Ali, : History of the Saracens3. K. Ali, : A Study of Islamic History4. M. Hamidullah, : Introduction to Islam5. M. Y. M. Siddiqui, : Organization of Government under the Prophet6. Shibli Numani & S. S. Nadwi, : Sirat al- Nabi7. Shah M. Nadwi, : Tarikh-i- Islam

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ISB 110: EARLY ISLAMIC PERIOD

A- THE PROPHET (SAW) AT MAKKAH:

1. Socio-Religious Conditions of Arabia Before Islam 2. Arabian Kingdoms (North & South) 3. Life of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) [before bi`that]4. The Prophet (SAW) at Makkah: Major Events5. Fundamental Teachings of Islam

B- THE PROPHET (SAW) AT MADINAH:

1. Migration to Madinah: Significance2. Major Battles (Badr, Uhud, Ahzab) 3. Conquest of Makkah and Its Impact 4. Social Reforms of the Prophet (SAW) 5. Economic Reforms of the Prophet (SAW)

C- KHILAFAT -I-RASHIDAH:

1. Life and Achievement of Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A.)2. Life and Achievement of Hazrat Umar (R.A.)3. Life and Achievement of Hazrat Uthman (R.A.)4. Life and Achievement of Hazrat Ali (R.A.)5. Basic Features of State Administration

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

1. P. K. Hitti, : History of the Arabs2. Ameer Ali, : History of the Saracens3. K. Ali, : A Study of Islamic History4. M. Hamidullah, : Introduction to Islam5. M. Y. M. Siddiqui, : Organization of Government under the Prophet6. Shibli Numani & S. S. Nadwi : Sirat al- Nabi7. Shah M. Nadwi, : Tarikh-i- Islam

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ISB201: KHILAFAT-I-RASHIDAH

A- KHILAFAT-I-RASHIDAH-I (HAZRAT ABU BAKR {R.A.} and HAZRAT UMAR {R.A}):

1. Establishment and Main Features 2. Life and Personality of Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A.) 3. Consolidation of Khalifah under Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A.) 4. Life and Personality of Hazrat Umar (R.A.) 5. Consequent and Expansion of Islamic State under Hazrat Umar (R.A.)

B- KHILAFAT-I-RASHIDAH-II (HAZRAT UTHMAN {R. A.} and HAZRAT ALI {R. A.} :

1. Life and Personality of Hazrat Uthman (R.A.) 2. Achievements of Hazrat Uthman (R.A.) 3. Life and Personality of Hazrat Ali (R.A.) 4. Hazrat Ali (R.A.)as Khalifah 5. Civil Wars and End of Khilafah

C- SOCIO-ECONOMIC REFORMS and ADMINISTRATION:

1. State Administration under the Second Khalifa2. Socio-Economic Reforms under Khulafa-i- Rashidun 3. Development of Islamic Learning 4. System of Education5. Main Features of the Khilafat-i-Rashidah

B00KS RECOMMENDED:

1. P. K. Hitti, : History of the Arabs2. Ameer Ali, : History of the Saracens3. K. Ali, : A Study of Islamic History4. M. Hamidullah, : Introduction to Islam5. M. Y. M. Siddiqui, : Organization of Government under the Prophet6. Shibli Numani & S. S. Nadwi, : Sirat al- Nabi7. Shah M. Nadwi, : Tarikh-i- Islam

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ISB 210: AN INTRODUCTION TO MUSLIM STATES

A- CALIPHATES:

1. Islamic Concept of State in the Light of Quran and Hadith 2. The Umayyad Caliphate 3. The Abbasid Caliphate 4. The Umayyad Caliphate of Spain 5. The Fatimid Caliphate

B- The Sultanates:

1. The Ayyubids 2. The Mamluks 3. The Salujks4. The Murabit and Muwahhid States 5. The Sultanates of Africa: Mali and Songhay

C- THE MUSLIM STATES IN TURKEY, IRAN and INDIA:

1. The Ottoman Caliphate 2. The Safavid Empire 3. The Delhi Sultanate4. The Mughal Empire

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ISB 301: PRINCIPLES AND TEACHINGS OF ISLAM

A- FUNDAMENTAL BELIEFS:

1. Concept of Tauhid2. Concept of Risalah3. Concept of Aakhirah4. Quran: Revelation, Collection, Preservation5. Hadith: Collection, Compilation

B- PRIMARY OBLIGATIONS & SOCIO-ECONOMIC TEACHINGS:

1. Salat, Saum 2. Zakat, Hajj 3. Social Teachings of Islam 4. Ethical Teachings of Islam 5. Economic Teachings of Islam

C- INSTITUTIONS:

1. Khilafat: Origin and Significance 2. Imamat: Shiite Doctrines3. Judicial System of Islam: Introduction 4. Role of Ulama in the Society 5. Concept of Jihad

BOOKS RECOMMENDED: 1. Maulana Abul Ala Maududi, Risal-e-Dinyat (Urdu) Markazi Makta Islami,

New Delhi 2. Maulana Habib Rehan Khan Nadvi, Islam Khasusyat and Aqaid, Darul Tasneef

wa Tarjuma, Bhopal 19953. Nadeem Hasnain, beyond Textual Islam, Searials Publication, New Delhi 20084. John Takle, The Faith of Islam, Deep & Deep Publication, New Delhi 19885. Afzal Iqbal, The Culture of Islam, New Delhi 1985

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ISB 302: SOCIETY AND STATE UNDER UMAYYADS AND ABBASIDS

A- UMAYYADS (661-750):

1. Establishment of Umayyad Caliphate 2. Amir Muawiyah: Achievements3. Abdul Malik and Walid: Main Features of Their Rule 4. Reforms of Umar Ibn Abdul Aziz 5. Decline of the Umayyad Caliphate: Causes

B- ABBASIDS (750-1258):

1. Establishment of the Abbasid Caliphate2. Consolidation of the Abbasid Caliphate under Mansur3. Harun and Mamun: Achievement 4. System of Administration under the Abbasids 5. Decline of the Abbasid Caliphate: Causes

C- SOCIO-CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT:

6. Social Structure under Umayyads 7. Development of Centres of Learning under Umayyads and Abbasids8. Baitul Hikmat: Its Role in the Development of Scientific Learning 9. Development of Arts and Architecture10. Commercial and Industrial Development under the Abbasids

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

1. P. K. Hitti : A History of the Arabs.2. K. Ali : A Study of Islamic History,3. S. A. Q. Husaini : The Arab Administration4. S. Ameer Ali : A History of the Saracens5. Moinuddin Nadvi : Tarikh i Islam I & II (Urdu)

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ISB 310: ISLAMIC SCIECNES UNDER THE UMAYYADS AND ABBASIDS

A- TAFSIR and HADITH:

1. Revelation and Preservation of Quran 2. Science of Tafsir: Origin and Significance 3. Development of Tafsir 4. Science of Hadith: Origin & Significance 5. Six Authentic Books of Hadith: Introduction

B- FIQH (ISLAMIC JURISPRUDENCE):

1. Science of Fiqh and Sources of Fiqh2. Hanafi School of Fiqh3. Maliki School of Fiqh4. Shafii School of Fiqh5. Hanbali School of Fiqh

C- TASAWWUF, KALAM and PHILOSOPHY:

1. Origin and Main Doctrines of Tasawwuf 2. Development of Tasawwuf 3. Science of Kalam (Scholasticism): Definition & Scope4. Development of Ilm-i- Kalam 5. Development Muslim Philosophy

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:1. P. K. Hitti : A History of the Arabs2. M. Mustafa Azmi : Studies in Hadith Methodology3. S. Mahmassani : Falsafat al-Tashrih fi al- Islam4. Mohamad Hamidullah Khan : The Schools of Islamic Jurisprudence5. Muzaffaruddin Nadvi : Muslim Thought and its Sources6. Joseph Schacht : The Legacy of Islam7. Rashid A. Nadvi : Tahdhib wa Tamaddun-i-Islami (Urdu)8. Raghib al-Tabbakh : Tarikh-i-Afkar wa Ulum-i-Islami (Urdu)9. S. A. Bilgrami : Tamaddun-i-Arab (Urdu)

DEPARTMENT OF ISLAMIC STUDIES, AMU, ALIGARH BA PART-II/ III SEMESTER, PAPER-II, SESSION 2014-15

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ISB 320: DEVELOPMENT OF SCIENCE and SOCIAL SCIECNES

A- SCIECNES: I

1. Quran and Science2. Development of Astronomy 3. Development of Mathematics4. Development of Chemistry and Physics5. Development of Life Sciences

B- SCIENCE: II

1. Development of Medical Sciences2. Development of Geography3. Muslim Contribution to Engineering and Technology4. Baitul Hikmat: A Centre of Scientific Learning

C- SOCIAL SCIECNES:

1. Development of Sirah Literature 2. Development of Historiography 3. Development of Islamic Political System4. System of Education

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ISB401: DEVELOPMENT OF ISLAMIC SCIECNES UPTO THE ABBASIDS

A- TAFSIR AND HADITH:

1. Significance of Knowledge in the Light of Quran and Hadith2. Tafsir: Definition, Significance and Early Development 3. Development of Tafsir: Main Works4. Hadith: Definition, Significance and Early Development 5. Compilation of Hadith: Six Authentic Works of Hadith

B- FIQH (ISLAMIC JURISPRUDENCE):

1. Fiqh: Definition and Sources 2. Hanafi School of Fiqh3. Maliki School of Fiqh4. Shafii School of Fiqh5. Hanbali School of Fiqh

C- KALAM AND TASAWWUF:

1. Kalam: Definition, Scope & Origin2. Mutazili School: Origin and Development 3. Ashari School: Origin and Development 4. Tasawwuf: Origin and Doctrines 5. Development of Tasawwuf

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:1. P. K. Hitti : A History of the Arabs2. M. Mustafa Azmi : Studies in Hadith Methodology3. S. Mahmassani : Falsafat al-Tashrih fi al- Islam4. Mohammad Hamidullah Khan : The Schools of Islamic Jurisprudence 5. Muzaffaruddin Nadvi : Muslim Thought and its Sources6. Joseph Schacht : The Legacy of Islam7. Rashid A. Nadvi : Tahdhib wa Tamaddun-i-Islami (Urdu)8. Raghib al-Tabbakh : Tarikh-i-Afkar wa Ulum-i-Islami (Urdu)9. S. A. Bilgrami : Tamaddun-i-Arab (Urdu)

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ISB402: ISLAMIC CULTURE IN INDIA

A- INTRODUCTION OF MUSLIM RULE IN INDIA:

1. Indian Society on the Eve of Advent of Islam2. Advent and Spread of Islam in South India3. Advent and Spread of Islam in North India4. Delhi Sultanate (A Brief Survey)5. Mughal Empire (A Brief Survey)

B- LEARNING AND CULTURE IN MEDIEVAL INDIA:

1. Development of Education 2. Development of Islamic Sciecnes (Tafsir, Hadith & Fiqh)3. Muslims’ Contributions to Natural Sciences4. Development of Indo-Muslim Architecture 5. Hindu-Muslim Cultural Interaction

C- MUSLIMS IN MODERN INDIA:

1. Reform Movements in India: A Brief Introduction 2. Aligarh Movement 3. Role of Muslims in the Freedom Movement 4. Allama Shibli Nomani5. Allama Muhammad Iqbal

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

1. Sheikh M. Ikram : Muslim Civilization in India2. Aziz Ahmad : An Intellectual History of Islam in India3. Aziz Ahmad : Islamic Modernism in India and Pakistan4. Aziz Ahmad : Studies in Islamic Culture in the Indian Environment5. Tara Chand : Influence of Islam on Indian Culture6. Muhammad Ismail : Religious Interaction in India 7. Sheikh M. Ikram : Aab i Kausar, Rud i Kausar, Mauj i Kausar

(Urdu)8. Obaidullah Fahad : Tarikh i Dawat wa Jihad (Urdu)

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ISB 410: DEVELOPMENT OF ISLAMIC THOUGHT IN MODERN PERIOD

UNIT- A

1. Decline of Muslim Society in Modern Period and Its Causes2. The Wahhabi Movement3. The Sanusi Movement4. Usman dan Fodio and his Reform Movement5. Jamal al-Din al-Afghani and Pan Islamic Movement

UNIT- B

1. Muhammad Abduh and His Reform Movement2. Nursi Movement 3. Young Turk Movement of Turkey 4. Constitutionalist Movement of Iran 5. Muhammadi Movement of Indonesia

UNIT- C

1. Mahdi Movements of Sudan 2. Ikhwan al-Muslimun 3. Ayatollah Khomeini 4. Reform Movements of Central Asia

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ISB 420: DEVELOPMENT OF ISLAMIC THOUGHT IN INDIA

A- SOCIO-RELIGIOUS MOVEMENTS:

1. Shah Waliullah and his Reform Movement2. Mujahidin Movement3. Faraizi Movement 4. Ahle-i-Hadith Movement5. Tablighi Jamaat

B- EDUCATIONAL MOVEMENTS:

1. Deoband Movement2. Aligarh Movement 3. Nadwah Movement 4. Modernisation of Madrasah Education: Issues and Prospects

C- EMINENT THINKERS:

1. Allama Shibli Numani2. Allama Muhammad Iqbal3. Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanvi 4. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad 5. Maulana Abul A‘ala Maududi

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IS 310: SOCIO-RELIGIOUS DEVELOPMENT IN ARAB EAST

A: EARLY SHIITE STATES1. Decline of Abbasids : Causes and Consequences2. Qaramata (894-1099)3. Zaidis (820……..)4. Fatimids (909-1171)5. Small Shiite States in Northern Arabia: (Hamdanis, Mazyadis, Uqaylids)

B: MEDIEVAL PERIOD: 1. Christian-Muslim Conflicts (Crusade) : Background and Factors2. Establishment of Christian States in Arab East3. Zangids (1127-1262)4. Ayyubids (1169-1260) : Achievements of Salahuddin Ayyubi5. Mamluks (1250-1516)

C: CULTURAL AND SCIENTIFIC DEVELOPMENT IN MEDIEVAL PERIOD: 1. Centers of Learning and Education2. Development of Islamic Sciences3. Development of Natural Sciences4. Development of Arts and Architecture5. Development of Historiography and Geography

D: LATER MEDIEVAL AND MODERN PERIODS:1. Arab East under Ottomans (1512……)2. Saudis (1746……..)3. Muhammad Ali and his Reforms4. Colonial Powers in Arab East5. Arab East under Mandate System

E: EMERGENCE OF MODERN STATES: 1. Iraq2. Syria3. Egypt4. Saudi Arabia5. Palestinian Problem

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:1. P.K. Hitti : History of the Arabs2. C.E. Bosworth : The Islamic Dynasties3. Y. Armajani : The Islamic Dynasties4. Atiya Aziz : Crusade : Commerce and Culture5. Abdul Ali : Islamic Dynasties of the Arab East

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IS 320: ISLAMIC CULTURE UNDER OTTOMANS

A: THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE: 1. Establishment of the Ottoman State2. Expansion in Anatolia3. Conquest of Balkan States ( Serbia and Bosnia)4. Conquest of Constantinople5. Zenith of Ottoman Power ( Salim I 1513 - 1520 and Sulaiman 1520- 1566)

B: THE OTTOMAN STATE: 1. System of Administration2. Organization of Army3. System of Taxation4. Judiciary5. Foreign Relations

C: SOCIETY AND ECONOMY:1. Social Structure2. Role of Ulama3. Darvesh Orders4. Position of Christians and Jews5. Trade and Commerce

D: CULTURE AND LEARNING:1. Education2. Literature 3. Sciences4. Architecture5. Fine Arts

E: PERIOD OF DECLINE:1. Beginning of Decline and its Causes2. Tanzimat3. Young Turk Movement4. Pan Islamic Movement 5. Fall of Ottoman Empire and its Impact on the Muslim World.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED1. Shaw and Shaw : History Of The Ottoman Empire,2 vols.2. Holt and Others : Cambridge History Of Islam3. G.L.Lewis : Turkey4. A.H. Lyber : Government Of The Ottoman Empire5. Muhammad Uzair : Dawlat –e- Othmaniya. (Urdu).

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IS: 331 ISLAMIC CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION IN IRAN

A: EARLY PERIOD (A SURVEY)1. Arab Conquest of Iran2. Social Conditions under Arab Rule3. Iran under Independent Persian Dynasties4. Survey of Saljuq State in Iran (1040 –1092)5. Ilkhanids: Ghazan Khan and his Reforms

B: MEDIEVAL PERIOD:1. Iran under Timurids2. Aq Quyunlu and Qara Quyunlu States3. Safavids (1501 – 1722)4. Religious and Social Conditions under Safavids5. A Survey of Qajar State in Iran (1779 – 1921)

C: INTELLECTUAL AND CULTURAL DEVELOPMENTS:1. Development of Islamic Sciences2. Development of Natural Sciences3. Development of Persian Literature4. Development of Fine Arts5. Development of Architecture

D: TWENTIETH CENTURY:1. The Constitutional Movement2. Reza Shah and his Reforms3. Islamic Revolution of 19794. Role of Ulama in the Iranian Society5. Religious Education and its Centres

E: LIFE AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF:1. Umar Khayyam2. Nasiruddin Tusi3. Mulla Sadra 4. Ali Shariati5. Ayatullah Khomeini

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:1. R.N. Frye : The Cambridge History of Iran IV & V 2. E.G. Browne : A Literary History of Persia 3. A.A. Rizvi : Religion Royalty & Revolution 4. R.M. Savory : Iran under the Safavids 5. Amin Banani : Modernization of Iran under Reza Shah

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IS- 332: ISLAMIC HERITAGE IN CENTRAL ASIA

A. ADVENT OF ISLAM IN CENTRAL ASIA: 1. Muslim Conquest of Central Asia2. Samanids (874-1005)3. Ghaznawids (976-1186)4. Qarakhanids (992-1211)5. Khwarizmshahids (1156-1231)

B SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DYNASTIES: 1. Golden Hordes (1226-1502)2. Chaghtais (1227-1370)3. Timurids (1366-1506)4. Shibanids (1488-1784)5. Turk States in the period of Decline : (Khanates of Crimea, Khiva, Khoqand

and Bukhara)C: DEVELOPMENT OF SCIENCE AND CULTURE:

1. Development of Islamic Sciences 2. Development Sufi Orders3. Development of Natural Sciences4. Development of Arts 5. Development of Language and Literature

D: LIFE AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF: 1. Al-Bukhri (d 870)2. Al-Maturidi(d.844)3. Ibn Sina (1031)4. Al-Biruni (d.1048)5. Ulugh Beg

E: Contemporary Central Asia:1. Muslim Resistance Movement against Tsars of Russia2. Russian Occupation of Centrtal Asia3. Socio-Religious Conditions under Soviet Union4. Muslim Resistance Movements Against Soviet Union5. Emergence of Independent Muslim States

BOOKS RECOMMEND: 1. P.M. Holt.(ed.) : The Cambridge History of Islam I 2. Hafeez Malik : Central Asia3. Sarwat Sawlat : Millat-e Islamia Ki Mukhtasar Tarikh 4. Waheed Ahmad : Islam Mashriq Main5. Abad Shahpuri : Rus Mein Musalman Qaumen6. M.B. Badakhshani : Tarikh-i Iran

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IS 342: ISLAM IN SOUTH ASIA (PAKISTAN, BANGLADESH, SRI LANKA AND THE MALDIVES)

A: Creation of Pakistan:1. The Ideology of Pakistan 2. The Creation of Pakistan 3. Political Developments 4. Socio- Religious Conditions

B: Religious Movements:1. Islamization of Pakistan 2. Jammat-i Islami 3. Ahl-e Hadith 4. Ahmadiya

C: Eminent Scholars and Thinkers: 1. Mohd. Iqbal 2. Mufti Mohd. Shafi 3. Ghulam Ahmad Parvez 4. Khalifa Abdul Hakim 5. Amin Ahsan Islahi

D: Islam in Bangladesh: 1. Socio- Political Background of Creation of Bangladesh 2. Political Crisis in Early Period 3. Religious Organizations 4. National Aspirations and Problems

E: Islam in Sri Lanka and Maldives: 1. Advent and Spread of Islam in Sri Lanka 2. Socio- Cultural Reforms in Sri Lanka 3. Education & Reforms 4. Society and Culture in the Maldives

Books Recommended:1. Mohammad Munir : From Jinnah to Zia 2. Afzal Iqbal : Islamization of Pakistan 3. Joyti Sen Gupta : History of Freedom Movement in Bangladesh 4. J.C. Johri (ed.) : Government and Politics of South Asia 5. Riaz Ahmad : Quaid-e-Azam’s Perception of Islam and Pakistan 6. Rafiuddin Ahmad (ed.) : Islam in Bangladesh 7. Vasundhara Mohan : Muslims of Sri Lanka

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IS 343: ISLAM IN CHINA AND SOUTH EAST ASIA

A: ISLAM IN CHINA: A HISTORICAL SURVEY 1. Advent and Spread of Islam in China2. Socio-Religious Conditions of Muslims under Chinese Emperors3. Communist Government’s Policy and Attitude towards Muslims 4. Muslim Response to Communist Government: 5. Muslim Resistance Movements

B: MUSLIM SOCIETY AND CULTURAL IN CHINA: 1. Muslim Communities of China : Their Population and Settlement2. Muslim Culture in China; Customs, Traditions3. Religious Education of Chinese Muslims4. Chinese-Islamic Literature5. Resurgence of Islam in Contemporary China

C: ISLAM IN SOUTH-EAST ASIA (HISTORICAL SURVEY):1. Advent and Spread of Islam in South-East Asia2. A Survey of Muslim Rule in South-East Asia3. Colonial Powers in South-East Asia and de-Islamization4. Muslim Resistance Movements against Colonial Powers5. Emergence of Independent States

D: ISLAM IN SOUTH-EAST ASIA (SOCIETY AND CULTURE):1. Peculiar Features of Muslim Culture in South-East Asia2. Development of Sufism3. Development of Islamic Sciences & Literature4. Reform Movements and Organizations5. Process of Islamization in Malaysia

E: SOCIO-RELIGIOUS CONDITIONS OF MUSLIM IN:1. Thailand2. The Philippines3. Myanmar (Burma)4. Japan and Korea5. Indo-Chinese Countries

Books Recommended: 1. R. Israili (ed,) : Muslim in China 2. R. Rafiq Khan : Islam in China 3. Obaidullah Fahad : Deewar-e Chin Ke Saye Mein4. P.M. Holt and others (eds.) : Cambridge History of Islam5. N.A. Baloch : Advent of Islam in Indonesia

6. D.W. Forbad : The Muslim of Thailand 7. Mosha Yegar : The Muslim of Burma

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IS 344: ISLAM IN AFRICA AND SPAIN

A: ISLAM IN SPAIN 1. Muslim Conquest of Spain2. Umayyads (756 – 1031)3. Social Life in Spain under Muslim Rule 4. Decline of Muslims in Spain and its Causes5. Islamic Heritage in Sicily

B: ISLAM IN NORTH AFRICA 1. Muslim Conquest of North Africa 2. Early Independent States in North Africa3. Murabits (1033 – 1146)4. Muwahhids (1160 – 1209)5. Brief Survey of later Muslim States of al-Maghrib

(a) Marinids (b) Hafsids (c) Zayyanids

C: CULTURAL AND SCIENTIFIC DEVELOPMENTS IN SPAIN AND NORTH AFRICA 1. Development of Islamic Sciences2. Development of Philosophy3. Development of Sufism4. Development of Natural Science5. Development of Arts and Architecture

D: ISLAM IN WEST AFRICA1. Advent and spread of Islam in West Africa2. A Brief Survey of Muslim Rule in West Africa3. Islamic Revivalism and Establishment of Islamic States in 19th century4. Muslim Society and Culture in West Africa5. Development of Islamic Sciences in West Africa

E: ISLAM IN EAST AFRICA1. Advent and spread of Islam in East Africa2. A Brief Survey of Muslim Rule in East Africa3. Features of Islamic Culture in East Africa4. Emergence of Modern Muslim States in East Africa

BOOKS RECOMMEND:For Unit A, B & C1. W.M. Watt : A History of Islamic Spain2. J.N. Abu Nasr : A History of Maghrib3. E. Brosworth : Islamic Dynasties4. S.M. Imamuddin : A Political History of Muslim Spain5. Aziz Ahmad : History of Islamic Sicily6. E.H. Salmani : Musalman Europe mein (Urdu)7. R.A. Nadwi : Tarikh-i Undlus (Urdu)

For Unit D &E1. M. Berelvi : Islam in Africa2. J.S. Trimingham : A History of Islam in West Africa3. ,, ,, ,, : Influence of Islam upon Africa4. ,, ,, ,, : Islam in West Africa5. ,, ,, ,, : Islam in East Africa6. M. Hiskett : Development of Islam in West Africa

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IS 350: MUSLIM SECTS AND THINKERS

A: EARLY SECTS:1. Beginning of Differences in Islam2. Kharijis : Origins and Doctrines3. Qadriya4. Jabriya5. Murjiya

B: DOCTRINAL DIVISIONS:1. Mutazilism: Origin & Development2. Fundamental Doctrines of Mutazila3. Asharism 4. Maturidism5. Zahiriya

C: SHIISM: 1. Origin and Doctrines of Shiism2. Zaidis3. Ithna Asharis4. Ismailis

D: PROMINENT MUSLIM THINKERS:1. Mawardi ( 974 – 1058)2. Ibn Hazm ( 994 - 1064)3. Mizamul Mulk Tusi (1017 – 1091)4. Ghazali ( 1058- 1111)5. Ibn Rushd ( 1126- 1198)

E: PROMINENT MUSLIM THINKERS:1. Shahabuddin Suhrawardi Maqtul (d. 1192 ) 2. Ibn Arabi (1165 - 1240 )3. Ibn Taimiya (1263 -1328 )4. Ibn Khatib (1313 - 1375 )5. Ibn Khaldun ( 1332 - 1406 )

BOOKS RECOMMEND:1. M.A. Shahrastani : The Muslim Sects and Divisions2. R.H. Walt : The Formative Period of Islamic Thought3. Moojan Homen : An Introduction to Shi’ i Islam4. H. Abu Zahra : Islami Mazahib

DEPARTMENT OF ISLAMIC STUDIES, AMU, ALIGARHB.A. (FINAL) PAPER –VI 2014 - 2015


IS-360: MUSLIM REFORM MOVEMENTS

A: BEGINNING OF REFORMISM IN MODERN PERIOD:1. Social, Political and Religious Conditions2. Degeneration of Muslim Society: Causes3. Wahhabi Movement4. Sanusi Movement5. Walullah’s Movement

B: ARAB WORLD: 1. Arab Renaissance2. Muhammad Abduhu3. Salafi Movement4. Ikhwan al-Muslimun

C: INDIAN SUBCONTINENT: 1. Aligarh Movement2. Deoband Movement3. Jama at-e Islami4. Tablighi Jamaat

D: TURKEY AND IRAN: 1. Pan Islamic Movement2. Nursi Movement3. Ayotallah Khomeini4. Ali Shariati

E: OTHER REFORM MOVEMENTS: 1. Mahdi Movement (Sudan)2. Sokoto Movement (Africa)3. Muhammadi Movement (Indonesia)4. Reformist Movements in Central Asia

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:1. A.J. Arberry : Religion in the Middle East2. A. Haurani : Arabic Thought in the Liberal Age3. M.A. Z. Badwi : Three Reforms of Egypt4. Aziz Ahmad : Studies in Islamic Culture in Indian Environment 5. J. Esposito : Voices of Resurgent Islam

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