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INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA

COURSE OUTLINE

Kulliyyah Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences

Department Department of General Studies

Programme Bachelor

Course Title Islam: Knowledge and Civilization

Course Code UNGS 2040

Status University requirement

Level Undergraduate

Credit Hours

3

Contact Hours 3

Pre-requisites

(if any)

UNGS 2030

Co-requisites

(if any)

None

Instructional

Strategies

Lectures, group discussion, presentation, review of relevant materials.

Course

Assessment

LO Method %

1 & 2 Mid-term Examination 20

1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 Term-paper 20

1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 Quizzes & review of relevant

materials

10

1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 Final Examination 50

Total 100

Instructor(s) To be determined

Semester

Offered

Every semester

Course Synopsis This course deals with the basic issues that lead to a good understanding of

theory of knowledge and civilization from Islamic and non-Islamic

perspectives. It describes the contribution of Muslim scholars and

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scientists in different fields of knowledge and science throughout the

history of Muslim civilization. The course also reviews some

contemporary challenges facing the Muslim Ummah and the possible

solutions to overcome them with reference to the concept of ‚Islam

Hadhari‛.

Course

Objectives

This course aims at:

1. Acquainting students with meanings, objectives and importance of

knowledge and civilization from Islamic perspective.

2. Describing and elucidating the various sources of knowledge and

methodologies of scientific inquiry from both Islamic and non-Islamic

perspectives.

3. Examining the laws and patterns of rise and fall of civilizations.

4. Recognizing and acknowledging Muslim contributions to various fields

of knowledge and science.

5. Creating awareness of the challenges confronting Muslims in the fields

of science and technology and exploring the possible ways to revive

Muslim civilization.

Learning

Outcomes

At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

1. Explain the concepts of knowledge, science and civilization.

2. Critically elaborate on various methodologies of scientific inquiry.

3. Explain the impact of Islamic civilization on other civilizations

including modern Western civilization.

4. Identify contemporary challenges facing Muslims in the fields of

science and technology and the expected responses to them.

5. Suggest the possible ways of fulfilling the requirements of reviving

Muslim civilization.

Content Outlines

Weeks Topics Task/Reading

Islam and Knowledge

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- Meaning of knowledge - Qadir (1991), 5-14.

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- Classification of knowledge - Bakar (2006), 121-

151, 203-226, 249-

262, 263-270.

Sources of Knowledge

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Al-WaÍy (Revelation): The Qur’an &

the Sunnah

- Al-Attas (1989), 45-

66.

- Mohammed &

Hussain (2003), 67-

82.

- Ilyas (2002), 49-68.

- Nyazee (2000), 162-

181.

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Al-‘Aql (Reason) - Al-Attas (1989), 45-

66.

- Bakar (2006), Chap.

3.

- Davutoglo (1994), 70–

72.

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Nature & Al-×awās (Senses) - Al-Attas (1989), 45-

66.

- Bakar (2006), Chap.

3.

- Rahman (1994), 65-

79.

Methodology in Sciences

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- Definition of methodology

- Safi (1996), 3-24.

- Al-Attas (1992), 1-36.

- Yousif (2004), 97-

114.

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- Kinds of methodologies

1) Methodology in revealed

knowledge.

2) Methodology in human

knowledge (pure & social

sciences).

3) Integrative methodology of

revealed knowledge and

human knowledge.

- Safi (1996), 3-24.

- al-Attas (1992), 1-36.

- Yousif (2004), 97-

114.

- Bakar (2006), 69-93.

Islam and Civilization

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- Meaning of civilization

- Civilization and culture

- Characteristics of civilization

(TawÍÊd of God, universality,

moderate rationalism, preservation

of humans rights and rights of

minorities, integration, tolerance,

etc.)

- Al-Faruqi (1986), 23-

48.

- El-Mesawi (1998),

107-138.

- Ibn Khaldun (1986),

87-184.

- Bennabi (1991), 7-41.

- As-Sibaa‘ie (2003),

63-85.

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- Patterns of rise and fall of

civilizations.

- Factors behind the rise and decline of

Muslim civilization

- Al-Faruqi (1986), 23-

48.

- El-Mesawi (1998),

107-138.

- Ibn Khaldun (1986),

87-184.

- Bennabi (1991), 7-41.

- Arslan (2004), 1-8 &

22-50.

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The Contribution of Muslim Scholars

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Natural Sciences

- Nasr (1997), 126-285

& 325-327.

- Sardar (1996), 144-

177.

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Human Sciences - Nasr (1997), 126-285

& 325-327.

- Sardar, (1996), 144-

177.

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Revealed Sciences - Al-‘Azami (2003),

165-193.

Some Challenges Confronting Muslims Today

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- Challenges of modern science and

technology and Muslim responses.

- Sardar (1985), 66-75.

- Nasr (1994), 180-191.

- As-Sibaa‘ie (2003),

195-248.

14 - Challenges of reviving Islamic

civilization.

- IslÉm HadhÉri: Its role in reviving

Islamic civilization.

- Kamal Hasan (2005).

- JAKIM (2004).

References Required

As-Sibaa‘ie, M. (2003). Civilization of faith: A journey through Islamic

history. (N. al-Khattab, Trans.). Riyadh: International Islamic

Publishing House.

Bakar, O. (2006). Classification of knowledge in Islam: A study of Islamic

philosophies of science. Kuala Lumpur: ISTAC, IIUM.

Bakar, Osman et.al. (Eds.)(2009). Modul Pengajian Tamadun Islam dan

Tamadun Asia (TITAS). Kuala Lumpur: Universiti Malaya.

Nasr, S. H. (1983). Science and civilization in Islam. Lahore: Suhail

Academy.

Recommended

Acikgenc, A. (1996). Islamic science: Towards a definition. Kuala

Lumpur: ISTAC.

Al-Attas, S. M. N. (1989). Aqā’id al-NasafÊ. Kuala Lumpur: University

Malaya.

Al-Attas, S. M. N. (1992). Islam and secularism. Kuala Lumpur: ISTAC.

Al-‘Azami, M. M. (2003). The history of the Qur’anic text from revelation

to compilation: A comparative study with the Old and New

Testaments. UK: Islamic Academy.

Al-Faruqi, I. R. (1986). The cultural atlas of Islam. New York: Macmillan.

Arslan, A. S. (2004). Our decline: Its causes and remedies. Kuala

Lumpur: Islamic Book Trust.

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Bakar, O. (1991). Tawhid and science: Religious orthodoxy and the battle

for rationality. UK: Zed Books Ltd.

Bennabi, M. (1991). Islam in history and society. Kuala Lumpur: Berita

Publishing.

Davutoglu, A. (1994). Civilizational transformation and the Muslim

world. Kuala Lumpur: Mahir publications.

El-Mesawi, M. T. (1998). A Muslim theory of human society. Batu Caves,

Selangor: Thinker’s Library.

JAKIM. (2004). The Concept of Islam Hadhari. Kuala Lumpur:

Percetakan Nasional Malaysia Berhad.

Ibn Khaldun, A. R. (1986). Al-Muqaddimah (Vol. 1).(F. Rosenthal,

Trans.). London: Routledge & Kegan Paul.

IIIT. (1982). Islam: Source and purpose of knowledge. Herndon, Virginia:

International Institute of Islamic Thought.

Ilyas, M. (Ed.). (2002). The unity of science and religion. Kuala Lumpur:

A.S. Noordeen.

Kamal Hasan (2005). Islam Hadhari ‚civilizational Islam‛: An approach to

a new government policy. Journal of Islam in Asia, 2 (1), 99-110.

Mohammed, R. & Hussain D. (Eds.). (2003). Islam: The way of revival.

(vol. 1). Markfield: Revival.

Nasr, S. H. (1994). A young Muslim’s guide to the modern world. Petaling

Jaya, Selangor: Mekar Publishers.

Nyanzee, I. A. K. (2000). Islamic jurisprudence. Virginia: International

Institute of Islamic Thought.

Qadir, C. A. (1991). Philosophy and science in Islamic world. USA:

Routledge.

Safi, L. (1996). The foundation of knowledge. Petaling Jaya, Selangor:

IIUM.

Sardar, Z. (1985). Islamic futures: Reclaiming a heritage. London:

Mansell.

Siddiqi, M. Z. (1993). Hadith literature. Cambridge: Islamic Text Society.

Toynbee, A. J. (1946). A study of history. New York: Oxford University

Press.

Yousif, A. F. (2004). Islam and science: A Southeast Asian perspective.

Kuala Lumpur: Research Center.

Proposed Start

Date (Semester) Semester I, 2006/2007

Batch of

Students to be

Affected

Semester I,2006/2007

Prepared by: Checked by: Approved by:

__________________ ________________ ________________

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( ) ( ) (Dean/Director)

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NOTE:

1. The course outlines should reflect the course description/synopsis and Islamic mission

of the university as well as to provide the room for Islamic critique.

2. Latest editions of textbooks and references should be used unless otherwise necessary

or if the course is classical in nature. Please check with the library to ensure that the

books are up-to-date and incorporating the latest edition.

3. The reference lists shall be presented in accordance with APA bibliographic practices

and in alphabetical order.

4. The reference title shall be italicised or underlined or bold. If in doubt, please consult

the Librarian.

5. Proposed course outlines should be presented to the Senate Standing Committee for

approval at least four months prior to the course offering.

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COURSE ASSESSMENT MATRIX

ISLAM, KNOWLEDGE AND CIVILIZATION (UNGS 2040)

ISLAM, KNOWLEDGE

AND CIVILIZATION

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Final Examination 3 3 3 3 2

Mid Semester Examination 3 2 - - -

Term-paper 3 2 3 3 2

Quizzes & review of relevant

materials 3 2 3 3 2