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Website: http://www.umma.ac.ke Email: [email protected]
SCHOOL OF BUSINES AND TECHNOLOGY
COURSE OUTLINE ISL 0201, ISL 0111
Course Name: Introduction to Islam
Course Code: ISL0201, ISL0111
Credit Hours:
Effective Date: May – August 2020
Personnel: Mr. Rashid Golo
Phone:0722950558
Email: [email protected]
Course Objective Description:
Course Description
The objective of the course is to enable the learner to study the basic issues relating to the
system of belief in Islam, such as: Pillars of faith, with some comparison with other system of
belief and atheistic theories. And assists in the understanding of its contemporary vitality and
attraction as a faith, a culture and a way of life.
General Course Purpose
To introduce the student to the history, faith, beliefs, theology, and practices of Islam with an
emphasis on diverse manifestations of Islamic culture in different ethnic and social contexts
and provide overview of essential rituals of Islamic life, popular forms of religious practice,
sources and application of Islamic law.
Course Objectives
At the completion of the course, the student will be able to examine the theology, history, and
main social and legal institutions of Islam. Specifically, the student will be able to:
a- Demonstrate a broad knowledge of the history of Islam
b- Describe the basic doctrines of Islamic religion, distinguishing its internal diversities and
summarizing its overall unifying elements
c- Identify key characteristics of the Qur’an, the Prophet, and Islamic law
d- Explain major elements of Islamic religious practice, rituals.
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e- Describe the ethnic, geographical and linguistic spread of Muslims around the globe
f- Discuss Islam as a grand world civilization, describing its contributions in the fields of
art, architecture, and literature, as well as its role in the Scientific Revolution.
g- Synthesize the understanding of Islam in order to process, make sense of, and explain
the realities of the twenty-first century world of Islam.
Major Topics to be Included:
1- Critical attention will be given to the following topics:
2- Historical and cultural background for the development and expansion of Islam
3- Theological aspects of Islam including the importance of the life of the Prophet
Muhammad , the Qur’an, and the FivePillars of Islam
4- Centrality of law in the Islamic religious system
5- Theological principles and ritual practices of Sunni and Shi’a Islam
6- Islamic spiritual-mystical tradition known as Sufism
7- Revival and reform in Islam
8- Examination of Islam in the world today
Schedule/Course Content:
Week 1:
Introduction/Course Outlining
Brief introduction to Islam The Concept of Islam Islam and Muslims Continuity of the message The oneness of God Rationale of Project Management
Week 2:
The Qur’an Definition of the Qur’an The Quran, in contrast to many other religious books Teachings of the Qur’an
Week 3:
The Prophet Muhammad صلي الله عليه وسلم Introduction The finality of Prophet Muhammad Prophet Muhammad’s mission Assignment I & CAT I
Week 4
Topic four: The Islamic way of life The Nature of Islamic way if life The Purpose of Life The true balance of an Islamic life Islam for a Better Life
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Week 5
The five pillars of Islam Declaration of Faith - SHAHADAH The Prayer – SALAH The Prescribed Charity – ZAKAH Fasting – SAWM Pilgrimage – HAJJ
Week 6
Status of human beings in islam Prime Creation Born Sinless Accountability Race Gender
Week 7
The six pillars of Iman Belief in Allah; Belief in the angels; Belief in the revealed books; Belief in the Messengers (peace be upon them). Belief in the resurrection and the events of Qiyamah. Belief in the predestination by Allah of all things, both the (seemingly) good and the (seemingly) bad
Week 8
Assignment 2 & CAT 2
Week 9
The sources of Islamic law The Quran ( first source) The Sunnah Ijma' (Consensus) Qiyas (Analogy/comparison)
Week 10 Islamic social order Equality of Mankind: The Institution of Family: Relatives and Neighbours
Week 11 Final Review
Week 12 Group presentation - Revision - Practice
Week 13 Revision – Final examination
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Teaching Methodologies Lecturers; Tutorials; Class discussions Instructional Materials/Equipment Texts, Handouts; Chalk board. Assessment Examination -70%; Continuous assessment test (exercise assignments and tests) -30%; Total -100
Reference: Rodinson, Maxima 1971 Mohammad (Penguin) Khan M Z 1980 Muhammad, Seal of the Prophets (RKP) Ruthven, Malise 1984 Islam in the World (Penguin) Smart, Ninian 1969 The Religious Experience of Mankind , chapter 8 (Collins: Fountain). Rippen, Andrew and Knappert, Jan 1986 Textual Sources for the Study of Islam (Manchester University Press s in Back Matter (1), Bac .