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Lean Your Islam
Gain a robust understanding of Islam: its key principles, values, and perspectives.
Discover Islamic Civilization
Explore how Islam transformed every aspect of life in Arabia and the rest of the world.
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Live the Fullness of Islam Today
Understand how Islam is a way of life that can heal humanity and transform your life today.
Join Us
Are you ready to take your knowledge of Islamic studies to the next level? Our Level 2 course dives deep into advanced themes and contemporary relevance within Islamic studies and civilization. Gain comprehensive insights, appreciate the rich cultural heritage, and enhance your critical thinking skills. See course contents below.
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Meet Your Mentor Dr Samir Mahmoud
Hello, I'm Dr Samir Mahmoud, your guide on this enlightening journey. With years of experience and a passion for Islamic studies, I am excited to share my knowledge and insights with you. Join me in exploring the depths of Islamic civilization and its global impact. Let's embark on this learning adventure together!
Course Curriculum
Content
This course will cover the beginning of the Umayyad period until the death of Imam al-Ghazali. This is often referred to as the Golden Age of Islam. It is the rich and active period during which the Islamic Sciences developed, and Islamic Civilization took its global and cosmopolitan form advancing all fields of knowledge (sciences, art/architecture, literature, inventions, governance, economics, culture, etc.). The eight weeks will cover: 1. The development of Quranic Studies 2. The emergence of Hadith Studies & Hadith Collections 3. The development of Islamic Schools of Law (Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi‘i, & Hanbali) 4. The rise of Islamic schools of creed (Aqida & Kalam) We will then look at how each one of the Islamic Sciences developed and matured giving rise to their own methodologies (usul), major figures, and key texts. We will also look at: 5. Several dynasties (Umayyads through the Abbasids to the Seljuks) 6. Political turbulence and stability 7. Economic institutions 8. Geographical expansion of Islam 9. The flourishing of intellectual culture and literary traditions (Translation period & Arabic/Persian poetry) 10. Scientific discoveries and luminaries 11. The development of Islamic art & architecture 12. Muslim travellers 13. Cross-cultural encounters We will end the journey with the great Ghazalian Synthesis by looking at Imam Ghazali’s great contributions to both Islamic religion & civilization.
$199.00