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About Course
- The Islamiyat course gives students an understanding of Islamic beliefs, practices, and history. It focuses on:
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The life and example of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) – his teachings, leadership, and legacy.
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Core Islamic beliefs – oneness of Allah, prophethood, holy books, angels, the afterlife, and predestination.
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The sources of Islamic law (Shari’ah) – Qur’an, Sunnah, consensus (ijma) and analogy (qiyas).
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The pillars of Islam – shahadah, salah (prayer), sawm (fasting), zakah (charity), and hajj (pilgrimage).
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Islamic practices in daily life – ethics, festivals, marriage, family, and community responsibilities.
Course Content
Section A:1.1 Personal aspects of the Prophet’s life(a) the Prophet’s ancestry and the main events of his early years from birth to parenthood, including: • his parents and early influences, including Abu Talib and Bahira • his work and business before the revelation of the Qur’an • his relationship with his wives and children(b) the importance of the prophet’s early life for his future work as the messenger of Allah.
Section A:1.2 The Revelation of the Qur’an a) the events of the ‘Night of Power’ (Night of Decree): • the details of the conversation with Jibrail in the cave at Hira • the importance of this experience in the establishment of Islam b) the importance to Muslims of the revelation of the Qur’an c) the way in which the Qur’an was compiled
Section A:1.3 The Prophethood of Muhammad a) the meaning of the title ‘Seal of the Prophets’ b) the importance of Muhammad’s role as prophet in the establishment of Islam c) the opposition faced in Makkah by the Prophet and his followers
Section A:1.4 Opposition and Hijrah a) the events of the boycott and the Mi’raj b) the plot to kill the Prophet and the details of the flight to Madinah c) the welcome by the people of Madinah and the building of mosques on arrival there d) the significance and importance of the events of the Hijrah in the life of the Prophet and the early Islamic community e) the support given to the Prophet during his lifetime by: • Abu Bakr • Ali ibn Talib • Uthman • Umar f) the importance of the contribution of the Prophet’s companions and helpers (Ansar) to the establishment of Islam
Section A:1.5 The Sunnah of the Prophet a) the importance for Muslims of the teachings, deeds and sayings of the Prophet b) the recording of the Sunnah c) the role of the Sunnah in the establishment of Islamic belief and practice
Section A:1.6 Teachings and example of the Prophet on specific issues of justice and equality a) The teachings and example of the Prophet on: • social and economic justice • human rights • relationship with people of other religions • respect for mothers and for women b) The importance of the teachings in understanding the nature of Muslim beliefs about society
Section A:1.7 The Prophet as leader a) the role of the Prophet in the establishment of the Shari’ah b) the consolidation and expansion of Islam after the Hijrah c) the Prophet’s treatment of opponents and prisoners d) the Prophet’s relationship with other communities and countries
Section A:1.8 Battles fought by the Prophet a) the battles fought by the Prophet and his followers after the Hijrah: • Badr • Ohud • Trench • Khyber b) the reasons the Prophet chose to fight the battles c) the importance of the battles for the establishment of Islam
Section A:1.9 The Prophet’s final acts and his achievements a) the Prophet’s final pilgrimage and sermon b) the main themes and the importance of the Prophet’s example and teaching in his later years c) the significant achievements of the Prophet in the areas of society, religion and politics d) the events at the Prophet’s death in Madinah
Section A: End Of Unit Exercise.
Section B:2.1 The nature of belief in Allah a) the meaning and importance of belief in the oneness of Allah (Tawhid)
Section B:2.1 The nature of belief in Allah b) the meaning and importance of the attributes of Allah, including: • His omnipotence • Allah as creator • Allah as merciful and just
Section B:2.1 The nature of belief in Allah c) the meaning and importance of the teaching about shirk and nifaq (hypocrisy)
Section B:2.1 The nature of belief in Allah. d) the characteristics of Allah as shown in the Qur’an (copy)
Section B:2.2 Risalaha) the nature and importance of prophethood for Muslims
Section B:2.2 Risalah b) what the roles of prophets teach Muslims
Section B:2.2 Risalah c) the lives of prophets before Muhammad: • Adam • Ibrahim • Isma’il • Musa • Dawud • Isa
Section B:2.3 The holy books of Islam a) the nature of the Islamic holy books, specifically: • Tawrat • Zabur • Injil • Scrolls of Abraham
Section B:2.3 The holy books of Islam b) the importance of the holy books in the establishment of Islam
Section B:2.4 al-Qadr a) the nature and importance of predestination for Muslims
Section B:2.4 al-Qadr b) how al-Qadr and free will relate to the ‘Day of Judgment’
Section B:2.4 al-Qadr c) the significance of belief in al-Qadr for the early Islamic community
Section B:2.4 al-Qadr d) the nature and significance of evil and suffering
Section B:2.5 Akhirah a) the nature and teachings about life after death, including: • final judgment • paradise (Jannah) and hell (Jahannam) • life in the grave and Barzakh
Section B:2.5 Akhirah b) how the Islamic teachings about life after death are expressed in the Qur’an
Section B:2.6 Malaikah a) the nature and importance of anb) the roles and importance of the principal angels in Islamic belief, including: • Jibrail • Mikail • Israfil • Izrael (copy)
Section B:2.6 Malaikah b) the roles and importance of the principal angels in Islamic belief, including: • Jibrail • Mikail • Israfil • Izrael
Section B:2.7 Shari’ah a) the principal sources and establishment of Shari’ah law, the Qur’an and the Sunnah
Section B:2.7 Shari’ah b) the importance of the Shari’ah in the early Islamic community
Section B:2.7 Shari’ah c) related sources of law, such as ijma (consensus) and qiyas (analogy)
Section B:2.7 Shari’ah d) the meaning and importance, in Muslim acts, of the difference between ‘halal’ and ‘haram’, including the distinction between the five categories (Ahkam pentad): • fard (compulsory) • mandub (recommended) • mubah (neither obligatory, recommended or disliked) • makruh (disliked) • haram (forbidden)
Section B:2.8 Islamic etiquette, attitude and manners b) Islamic attitudes to lying and harmful speech (copy) (copy)
Section B:2.8 Islamic etiquette, attitude and manners a) Islamic etiquette in relations with other people
Section B:2.8 c) Islamic manners when eating
Section B:2.8 Islamic etiquette, attitude and manners d) the importance for Muslims of correct etiquette, attitudes and manners and the support for this found in the Qur’an and Sunnah
Section B:2.9 The early leaders of the Muslim community a) the leadership of Islam following the death of the Prophet (copy)
Section B:2.9 The early leaders of the Muslim community b) the role and achievements of the early leaders
Section B:2.9 The early leaders of the Muslim community c) the importance of the period of the early leaders for the Islamic community
Section B: End Of Unit Exercise.
Section C:3.1 Shahadah a) the nature and role of Shahadah for Muslims
Section C:3.1 Shahadah b) the importance of reciting Shahadah for Muslims
Section C: 3.1 Shahadah c) how the Shahadah is used in practice
Section C:3.2 Salah a) the nature and significance of Salah for Muslims
Section C:3.2 Salah b) the importance of Salah in the life of Muslims
Section C:3.2 Salah c) how Salah is performed: • ablution • times • directions • movements • recitations
Section C:3.2 Salah d) Salah in the home and mosque and at Friday (Jummah) prayer
Section C:3.2 Salah e) exemptions from Salah
Section C:3.3 Sawm a) the nature, role, significance and purpose of fasting during Ramadan
Section C:3.3 Sawm b) those who are exempt from fasting
Section C:3.3 Sawn c) the importance of Laylat al-Qadr for Muslims today
Section C:3.4 Zakah and Khums a) the nature and purpose of Zakah
Section C:3.4 Zakah and Khums b) the nature and purpose of Khums
Section C:3.4 Zakah and Khums c) the importance of Zakah and Khums for Muslims
Section C: 3.4 Zakah and Khums d) the global importance of giving support to those in need
Section C:3.5 Hajj a) the nature, role, origins and significance of Hajj
Section C:3.5 Hajj b) key actions performed during Hajj
Section C:3.5 Hajj c) the importance of Hajj for Muslims
Section C:3.5 Hajj d) benefits and challenges of attending Hajj for Muslims
Section C:3.5 Hajj e) exemptions from the performance of Hajj for Muslims
Section C:3.6 Jihad a) the origins, meaning and significance of jihad in Islam
Section C:3.6 Jihad b) the distinction between the greater (inner) jihad and the lesser (outer) jihad
Section C:3.6 Jihad c) the importance of the greater jihad in the life of Muslims
Section C:3.6 Jihad d) the conditions for declaration of lesser jihad, including reference to Surah 2: 190–194 and 22:39
Section C:3.7 Islamic festivals a) the origins and activities of the Islamic festivals: • Eid-ul-Adha • Eid-ul-Fitr • Ashura
Section C:3.7 Islamic festivals b) the meaning and significance of the Islamic festivals for Muslims
Section C:3.8 Marriage and the family a) the significance of marriage in Islamic life
Section C:3.8 Marriage and the family b) Muslim teachings about marriage
Section C:3.8 Marriage and the family c) Muslim teachings about the purpose of families
Section C:3.8 Marriage and the family d) ceremonies relating to birth and death and their meaning
Section C:3.8 Marriage and the family e) the importance of procreation in the strengthening of the Ummah
Section C:3.9 Muslim citizenship and religious and political leadership a) Muslim beliefs about the nature of leadership and the responsibility of religious and political leaders a) Muslim beliefs about the nature of leadership and the responsibility of religious and political leaders
Section C:3.9 Muslim citizenship and religious and political leadership b) the challenges faced by leaders of Islam in the modern world
Section C:3.9 Muslim citizenship and religious and political leadership c) the challenges and responsibilities of citizenship for Muslims
Section C:3.9 Muslim citizenship and religious and political leadership d) the Prophet and His successors as models of leadership
Section C:End Of Unit Exercise.
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