COURSE OUT LINNE

BY

Muhammad Saeed Akbar

M Phil, LLB
saeedakbar2011@yahoo.com

Allahs Mercy

Narrated by Hazrat Maavia (raa) said the Prophet (saw):

For whomsoever Allah (swt) decides to do good, makes him knowledgeable with His Guidance (Bukhari & Muslim)

Guidance to Right Path

As for those who strive hard in Us (Our Cause), We will surely guide them to Our paths
(Al-Ankaboot: 69)

This course outline has been compiled to meet the needs of students studying Islamic Studies as a compulsory subject at undergraduate level. The need for educational reconstruction in Islamic society for strengthening the foundation of faith as well as to enable the rising generation to face the challenges of moderation and globalization with confidence has been fully recognized and emphasized. It is hoped that this course outline would serve its purpose amicably and would help in the purification of thought and character building of the students.

Acquaint the students with the meaning and significance of Islam as the universal and practical religion. To develop the qualities of practical Muslims for understanding and full filling their duties towards Allah and His creation in order to better their life in this world and hereafter. To develop the sense of belongingness to Islam and responsibility through the text of Holy Quran and Hadith To develop strong faith in the basic concepts of Islam and individual doctrine of responsibility towards Allah and His creation. To aware students about the understanding of Islam as the practical code of life for all the times. To promote the knowledge of the revelation of the Holy Quran as God given book. To aware new generation about the modern Islamic world and its problems.

1- Martin Lings, Muhammad 2- S.Abul Ala Maududi, Towards Understanding Islam 3- Francis Robinson, Atlas of the Islamic World 4- History of the Arabs, P.K Hatti 5- Explanation of Holy Quran by Abdullah Yousaf Ali 6- S.Abul Ala Maududi, Tafhim Ul Quran 7- Najatullah Siddique, Some aspects of Islamic Economy 8- Maurice Buckaille, The Bible, The Quran and Science 9- Habib Ur Rehman Siddique, Usule- Fiqh 10 - Ghulam Sarwar, Islamic Beliefs and Teachings 11- Marmaduke Picthall, The Holy Quran English Translation 12 Sahi-al- Bukhari & Sahi-al- Muslim Compulsory Literature M.D.Zafar, Islamic Education S M Dogar Towords Islamyat Optional Literature Internet (valid web sites) and international level newspapers and journals.

What is Islam?
Right holders Responsible Outcome

Individuals

Din-ul-Haq
(Delivery of Rights)

Society State
Delivery of Rights = Islam = Discharge of Responsibility

Scope Islam Scope ofof Islam

Individual Life

Collective Life

Family Morality Spirituality

Ideology

Global Society
Politics

Economy
Society

Target of Islam
Prayer
Spiritual Power

Charity

Fasting Activity

Hajj
Unity

Economic Power

Piety Resource

Human Welfare

Moral Welfare

Spiritual Welfare

Output

System Welfare

The theoretical or ideological part of Islam The article of faith The root or principles It is related with the heart of the man It is called Aqida

First Doctrine of Islam (Tauheed)

Unique in Person
Tauheed Fizat

Unique in Attributes Tauheed Fisifat

Unique in action
Tauheed Filafhal

Second Doctrine of Islam PROPHET HOOD (Risalat)

Necessity of Prophet hood Nature of Prophet hood Distinct quality of Prophet Basis of our relations with Prophet Finality of Prophet hood

Third Doctrine of Islam The day of judgment (Akhirat) Result Record Keeping Need of Justice Testing Ground Darul Jaza(the day of reward & punishment)

Concept of Worship in Islam

The

practical part of Islam It includes all that man is required to do The man must adopt in life

Objectives of Modes of Worship

Type of Worship Means (Direct outcome)
Remembrance of Allah
Purifies heart & eliminates love of money Creating Taqwa (fear of Allah for His obedience) Combination of all other pillars and solitary of Ummah

Ends (Objectives)
Spiritual strength
to live individual Life according to Divine Guidance

1.Prayer (Salat) 2. Zakat (Charity) 3. Sawm (Fasting) 4. Hajj (Pilgrimage)

Collective strength
To establish collective system of Life according to Divine Guidance

Shahadah Salaah Zakah Sawm Hajj

Eemaan Salaat Zakaat

Good moral conduct is the outcome Forbids lewdness & bad conducts Teaches compassion and sympathy Drives towards Taqwa

Sawm Hajj

Guides us towards moral upbringing

Quran is the ultimate miracle verifiable in every age This is an age of Science Science is the study of universe Universe is the work of Allah Quran is the word of Allah No contradiction between the two

The Quraan is the truth from the Almighty Allah. As such, it is in harmony and predates modern scientific discoveries. The Quraan is primarily a book of faith rather than a book of science. Non-theless, Allah has embedded signs in it that endorse its authenticity.

Meaning of jihad Obligation of jihad Blessings of jihad Difference between jihad & terrorism

Amr-bil-Maroof Meaning of Command and prohibition in Islam The Importance of preaching in Islam How to preach

Basis for Unity Difference of Opinions during the best of times Challenges to Muslim Unity Movements of Disunity The Start of Real Disunity The Colonial Era and Unity of Muslim Ummah How the Unity of Muslim Ummah can be achieved?

Economic Principles of Islam

Earning Side Usage Side

Business

Usury

Individual
Sharing

State
Distribution

Legal System
Limited Capitalism
(surplus wealth for personal use)

Spiritual System
Spiritual Socialism
(human rights on surplus wealth)

Inter-dependent & Inter-connected (Synthesis)

Restricting wealth accumulation Immune System (Regulatory) Channeling excess wealth to needy Treatment system (Repair/Maintenance)

Primary focus of Islam is on the spiritual System (test of Taqwa/free will) Legal system provides only safety valve for safeguarding basic human rights Keeping excess wealth and generating income from it is allowed legally but spiritually is it detested.

Elevating ethical/ spiritual values

Islamic Economic System

Restricting evils/crimes

Right of life Right of property Right of honor Right to faith Right to equality Right to merit Right to economic security Relation with non Muslim

Status of women in different civilization Status of women in Islam Equality of men & women Rights & duties of women

Political condition Economic condition Social condition Moral & ethical condition Religious condition

 The

life before Prophet hood Revelation The life after Prophet hood Preaching & difficulties

 Causes

of migration Results of migration 1st migration 2nd migration

(s.a.w) established the 1st Islamic state (Madina) It was the first constitution It was the treaty between Muslims & Jews It recognized the peace and liberty of religion for all
Prophet

 Gazwa

e Badar Gazwa e Uhad Gazwa e khandaq Conquest of Makkah Gazwa e tabook

 It

covers the all aspects of deen & life It was the conclusion of deen Deen had been completed by Allah through Prophet (s.a.w)

Basis for social system Responsibilities & the structure of social life Relationship of family members Status of women in Islam

Some injunctions of Quran & Hadith Concept of morality Relationship of morality & faith Moral values in Islam

Nature of caliphate Sovereignty Purpose of Islamic state Basic human rights Relations with other state

 Judicial

system in Islam Islamic Judicial system Islamic Concept of justice The Holy Quran on Justice

 Islam

& scientific knowledge Influence on human thought Social & humanistic effects Clash of contemporary civilization Islam & challenges of modern world

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( ) Objective Of This Course Is To Present Islam As A Way Of Life And Show People How To Practically Implement It

Our Priority

Learning & teachings of Quraan Saying of the Holy Prophet (saw):

Verily! Allah (swt) will glorify nations if they abided by the Book and disgrace them on account of avoiding it. (Muslim)