BA & MA in IS Syllabus For IUS

Program Details and Syllabus
Chapter-03: Faculty of Arts & Humanities

5.5.0: Department of Islamic Studies
Program: Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Islamic Studies
1. Basic information of the program is as follows:

 Name of the Program: Department of Islamic Studies
 Duration of the program: 04 Years B.A (Hon’s) and 01 Year M.A
 Nature of the Program: Regular and Trimester
 Number of Semesters:
o 08 Semesters for B.A (Hon’s)
o 02 Semesters for M.A
 Proposed Commencement of the Program: Summer 2017
2. Introduction to the Program:
2.1. Objective
Faculty of Arts & Humanities of International University of Scholars (IUS)
offers Four-Year Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Islamic Studies. Broadly, the
objective of the B.A (Hons) in Islamic Studies program is to present Islam as a
code of life based on the revealed knowledge of the Holy Qur‘ān and Sunnah. The
curriculum is designed to enable students to have a comprehensive world view on
Islam as an ideal system and its role in the development of human life according to
the teachings and practical guidance of the Qur‘ān and Sunnah. More specifically,
the objectives of IUS B.A (Hons) in Islamic Studies are:
1) The program aims at transforming the students into real Islamic thinkers,
genuine Islamic scholars, original Islamic intellectuals, creative captivating
writers, and dynamic smart Islamic preachers (dāyī)
2) The program is planned with the focus of preparing the students to pursue
further higher education (including Ph.D) in modern academic disciplines
within Islamic framework in the world’s leading educational institutions
3) The program is designed in way that the students are educated and enabled to
face and solve the contemporary problems the Ummah is facing
4) The curriculum of the program is structured with an integrated approach to
equip the students with the necessary qualifications so that they can present
Islam as the manage and lead their very societies from the very front
The major areas of concentration will focus on the fundamental and comparatively
more significant issues which will enable the students to emphatically contribute to
governance of the national and international institutions with Islamic values.
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Besides the major area of concentration, there will be some courses from
interdisciplinary courses of knowledge which will prepare the students to
familiarise and to adjust to the reality of contemporary world facing
multidimensional issues.
The co-curricular activities of the program are developed with the objective of
making the students as all-rounder Islamic personalities so that they can represent
and institutionalize the striking beauties of Islam in their social and organizational
settings in home and aboard.
2.2. Program Duration
Faculty of Arts & Humanities of International University of Scholars offers
Four-Year Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Islamic Studies Degree comprising twelve
Trimesters within a span of four academic years. Each academic year is divided
into three Trimesters of 4 months each namely, Spring (January to April),
Summer (May to August) and Fall (September to December). In certain cases, a
student may be allowed to complete the program in maximum 6 years (i.e. 18
Trimesters).
2.3. Graduation Requirement:
A student would be awarded B.A (Hons) in Islamic Studies Degree after
completion of four years’ Course earning 132 (One hundred and thirty two) Credit
Hours in twelve Trimesters with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average
(CGPA) of 2.00 out of 4.00 point scale.
3. The proposed Curriculum Structure of the program:

3.1.Course Distribution:
No. Courses No. of Courses Credit Hours

A Departmental Required Foundational Courses 05 15
B University Required Interdisciplinary Courses 05 15
C Core Courses 30 90
D Major Courses 04 12
F Dissertation 01 04
Total Graduation Requirement 45 136
3.2. Course Distribution Policy:
1) The 1st Semester is for Foundational Courses on Language and Research
Methodology, the second last Semester is for Major Courses and the last
Semester is for Thesis or Dissertation
2) Students will have to submit term paper/s in each Trimester/s
3) The students will have to finish 136 Credit Hours in 12 Trimesters
a. Language 05 Courses 05 Credit Hours
b. University Required Courses 05 Courses 15 Credit Hours
c. Core Courses 26 Courses 78 Credit Hours
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d. Major Courses 08 Courses 24 Credit Hours
e. Dissertation 01 Course 04 Credit Hours
Total 45 Courses 136 Credit Hours
4) The courses of the program are divided into four groups:

a. Departmental Required Foundational Courses:
i. Language
1. Arabic (Reading, Writing, Speaking) 03 Course
2. English (Reading, Listening, Writing, Speaking) 02 Courses
3. Bangla 01 Course
b. University Required Courses:
i. Number of Courses: 05 Courses in Total
ii. The thrust areas of the courses:
 Information Technology, Comparative Religions, Muslim
Contributions to World Civilization, Research Methodology
and Bangladesh Studies
c. Core Courses
i. Number of Courses: 30 Courses in Total
ii. The thrust areas of the courses:
1. Islamic ‘Adidah, Ibadah and Mu’amalah
2. Studies in the Qur’an & the Hadith and their explanation
3. Fiqh, Ifta’ and Contemporary Fiqh; Objectives of Islamic
Shariah; Da’wah in the contemporary world
4. Islamic Finance, Banking and Insurance
5. Islamic Leadership and Management
6. Islamic History and Modern Muslim World
7. Human Rights, Fiqh of Minorities, and International
Relations, Environmental Protection
8. Islamic Psychology; Family Management & Parenting;
Media, Journalism and Islam
d. Major Areas
1. Al-Qur’an
2. Al-Hadith
3. Islamic Finance and Banking
4. Islamic Management and Leadership
Course Structure:
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The required courses with allotted Credit Hours for this program are stated below:
A. Departmental Required Fundamental Courses (5x3): 15 Credit Hours

Course Course Title Credit
Code Hours
ARA 1101 Arabic Reading and Writing Skill 03
ARA 1102 Arabic Speaking Skill 03
BAN 1203 Bangla 03
ENG 1101 English Reading and Writing Skill 03
ENG 1102 English Listening and Speaking Skill 03
Required Credits 15
B. University Required Interdisciplinary Courses

(5x3): 15 Credit Hours
Code Hours
CIT 1201 Introduction to Computers 03
URC 2105 Comparatives Religions 03
URC 3206 Muslim Contributions to World Civilization 03
URC 3207 Research Methodology 03
URC 4108 Bangladesh Studies 03
Required Credits 15
C. Core Courses (26x3): Credits: 78

Students may choose any 26 courses from among the following tiltes.
Code Hours
IS 1201 Fundamentals of Islamic ‘Aqidah 03
IS 1302 Fiqh al-Ibadah 03
IS 1303 Fiqh al-Mu’āmalah 03
IS 1208 Introduction to the Sciences of the Hadith 03
IS 2109 Studies in Hadith: Selected Texts (i) 03
IS 2310 Studies in Hadith: Selected Texts (ii) 03
IS 3111 Studies in Hadith: Selected Texts (iii) 03
IS 1204 Introduction to the Sciences of the Qur’an 03
IS 2105 Studies in the Qur’an: Text and Translation (i) 03
IS 2306 Studies in the Qur’an: Text and Translation (ii) 03
IS 3107 Studies in the Qur’an: Text and Translation (iii) 03
IS 2221 Islamic Ethics 03
IS 1312 Biography of the Prophet (SAW) 03
IS 2113 History of Khilafah 03
IS 3114 Modern Muslim World 03
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IS 3215 Contemporary Islamic Movements and Ideologies 03
IS 1316 Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence 03
IS 2117 Principles of Disagreement in Islamic Jurisprudence 03
IS 2218 Contemporary Juristic Issues 03
IS 3119 IjtihÉd for Creative Thinking & Problem Solving 03
IS 3320 MaqÉÎid al-SharÊÑah: Objectives of the SharÊÑah 03
IS 2224 Methodology of DaÑwah in the Present World 03
IS 2325 Some Eminent Du‘ats & their works 03
IS 3326 Media & Journalism for Islam 03
IS 2222 Introduction to Islamic Psychology 03
IS 3223 Family Management & Parenting in Islam 03
IS 2327 Human Rights and Law of Minorities 03
IS 3228 Ecology and Environmental Protection in Islam 03
IS 3331 Juristic Study of International Relations 03
IS 3229 Fundamentals of Islamic Finance 03
IS 3330 Fundamentals of Islamic Management 03
IS 3240 Muslim Philosophy
Required Credits 78
C. Trimester-wise Course Distribution Policy (Proposed)

First Year
1st sem:
ARA 1101 Arabic Reading Skill 03
ARA 1102 Arabic Writing Skill 03
ARA 1203 Arabic Speaking Skill 03
ENG 1101 English Reading and Writing Skill 03
ENG 1102 English Listening and Speaking Skill 03
nd
2 Sem:
CIT 1201 Introduction to Computers 03
IS 1201 Fundamentals of Islamic ‘Aqidah 03
IS 1208 Introduction to the Sciences of the Hadith 03
IS 1204 Introduction to the Sciences of the Qur’an 03
rd
3 Sem:
IS 1303 Fiqh al-Mu’āmalah 03
IS 1312 Biography of the Prophet (SAW) 03
IS 1316 Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence 03
Second Year
1st sem:
IS 2109 Studies in Hadith: Selected Texts (i) 03
IS 2105 Studies in the Qur’an: Text and Translation (i) 03
IS 2113 History of Khilafah 03
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IS 2117 Principles of Disagreement in Islamic Jurisprudence 03
2nd sem:
IS 2218 Contemporary Juristic Issues 03
IS 2222 Introduction to Islamic Psychology 03
IS 2224 Methodology of DaÑwah in the Present World 03
3rd Sem:
IS 2306 Studies in the Qur’an: Text and Translation (ii) 03
IS 2310 Studies in Hadith: Selected Texts (ii) 03
IS 2327 Human Rights and Law of Minorities 03
IS 2325 Some Eminent Du‘ats & their works 03
3rd Year
First Sem.:
IS 3107 Studies in the Qur’an: Text and Translation (iii) 03
IS 3111 Studies in Hadith: Selected Texts (iii) 03
IS 3114 Modern Muslim World 03
IS 3119 IjtihÉd for Creative Thinking & Problem Solving 03
Second Sem.:
IS 3228 Ecology and Environmental Protection in Islam 03
IS 3229 Fundamentals of Islamic Finance 03
IS 3223 Family Management & Parenting in Islam 03
IS 3215 Contemporary Islamic Movements and Ideologies 03
Third Sem.:
IS 3320 Maqāsid al-Sharīah: Objectives of the Sharī’ah 03
IS 3326 Media & Journalism for Islam 03
IS 3331 Juristic Study of International Relations 03
IS 3330 Fundamentals of Islamic Management 03
D. Major/Specialization Courses (any one of the Areas): 8x3=24 Credit Hours

Major in Al-Qur’an (Any 8 Courses of the following):
Code Hours
ISQ 4141 Memorization of the Qur‘ān with Tajwid 03
ISQ 4142 Principles of Dealing with the Qur’an 03
ISQ 4143 Al-Tafsir bi-al Ma’thur 03
ISQ 4144 Opinion-based exegesis (Tafsir bir-Rai) 03
ISQ 4145 Thematic Studies of the Qur‘ān 03
ISQ 4146 Subjective Analysis of the Qur’an 03
ISQ 4247 Studies in Tafsir and Methodology of Mufassirun 03
ISQ 4248 Ahkamul Qur‘ān 03
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ISQ 4249 I‘jāz al-Qur‘ān 03
ISQ 4250 The Qur’an and Modern Science 03
ISQ 4251 Authenticity of the Qur’an 03
ISQ 4252 The Qur‘ān & the Orientalists
ISQ 4253 Usūl al-Fiqh
Major in Al-Hadith (Any 8 Courses of the following):

Course Code Course Title Credit
Hours
ISH 4141 History of Hadith Literature 03
ISH 4142 Terminology of the Hadith (Mustalahul Hadith) 03
ISH 4143 Principles of Dealing with Sunnah 03
ISH 4144 Thematic Studies in ×adÊth 03
ISH 4145 Legislative Texts of Hadith 03
ISH 4246 Hadith Studies in the Sub-Continent 03
ISH 4247 Orientalism & Hadith Studies 03
ISH 4248 Criteria of Criticism for ×adÊth and Transmitters 03
ISH 4249 Major Books of Hadith 03
ISH 4250 Authenticity of the Hadith 03
ISH 4251 Usūl al-Fiqh 03
Major in Islamic Finance and Banking: (Any 8 Courses of the following):

Hours
ISF 4141 Introduction to Islamic Banking 03
IS 4142 Islamic Law and Financial Transactions 03
ISACC 4143 Zakat Accounting 03
ISF 4144 Organisational Behaviour 03
ISM 4145 Principles of Islamic Management 03
ISF 4147 Islamic Economics 03
ISF 4248 Islamic Capital Market 03
IST 4249 Principles & Practices of Takaful 03
ISF 4250 Islamic Financial Institutions 03
ISF 4251 Islamic Financing Management 03
ISACC 4252 Accounting for Islamic Financial Institutions 03
ISF 4253 Fiqh of Islamic Economics and Finance 03
ISF 5254
Major in Islamic Management & Leadership (Any 8 Courses of the following):

Hours
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ISM 4143 Fundamentals of Islamic Leadership 03
ISM 4144 Managing Conflict in Islamic Organizations 03
ISM 4145 Business Ethics 03
ISM 4146 Islamic Human Resource Management 03
ISM 4248 Islamic Industrial Laws 03
ISL 4250 Business Communication 03
IS 4251 Introduction to Islamic Business 03
IS 4252 Islamic Enterprenurship 03
IS 4253 Islamic Organizational Behavior 03
Course Description
Interdisciplinary courses:
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ARA 1101 Arabic Reading and Writing Skill (3 Credits)
This course has been designed with the objectives of helping the students to learn
reading the Arabic Language like the Arabs and is designed for those who have
acquired at least 500 basic words, and familiar with basic foundations of the
Arabic language. This course will provide 500 new words and some selected texts
from the Holy Qu‘ran, Hadith and ancient Arabic Books that will enable them to
be benefited by the original Islamic references.
Arabic Writing Skill is intended to develop high level formal proficiency in
language especially in note taking for lecture settings as well as research skills
using Arabic primary sources for the purposes of oral presentation. The following
chapters will be practiced applying the rules of Nahu & Sarf in order to achieve
correct Arabic.
BAN 1203: Bangla
This course is intended to develop among the students the Bangla Language Skill
of speaking and writing standard Banglaso that they can employ their language
skill to write Islamic Literature in their mother language.
ARA 1203: Arabic Speaking Skill (3 Credits)
In order to achieve proficiency in speaking, writing, understanding Arabic and
describing events.
ENG 1101: English Reading and Writing Skill (3 Credits)
This integrated reading and writing course is for students who wish to upgrade
their reading and writing skills for educational and/or employment purposes. The
course is designed for students who have experience writing expository paragraphs
and reasonable control of grammar and sentence structure. This course emphasizes
reading longer passages at a reasonable rate, taking notes for study purposes, and
writing for a variety of academic purposes. Students will work on improving
composing and organizational skills for writing 5-paragraph academic essays, and
revising, editing, and proofreading skills. Students will be introduced to simple
research skills, such as finding appropriate sources and documenting source
materials.
ENG 1102: English Listening and Speaking Skill (3 Credits)
Listening and Speaking Communication Skills for Students of English as a Second
Language is for students who wish to upgrade their language skills. Students will
learn and improve their skills in listening, speaking, notetaking, pronunciation, and
study skills through a wide variety of textbook and internet based materials.
Cultural literacy and awareness will be stressed along with the development of a
repertoire of academic and practical skills needed to be successful in academic
andemplyment life. These skills will be transferrable to employment situations
after educational goals have been achieved.
URC 1201: Introduction to Computers (3 Credits)
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Computer generation, classification of computer based on size, based on capacity,
Introduction to Data Processing & Storage Capacity- data processing and
electronics data processing, data representation, immediate access storage, backing
storage concepts, magnetic storage devices, data channel, and conclusion, Input
and Output devices- input output devices such as k/b, printers, plotters, monitors,
light pen, touch screen, bar code readers, application of OCR, application of OMR,
Computer Codes and Arithmetic- number system in computer, different codes in
computer, conversion of computer words and numbers, binary arithmetic, octal
numbers, hexadecimal number, BCD, EBCDIC and ASCIL codes, Introduction of
Language and Software- different types of language, introduction of software, and
various category of software, operating system concept, types, functions of
operating system, multiprogramming, Files and Database, Introduction to Internet-
various tools of internet, purpose of internet, Word processing package-MS Word,
Spread Sheet Package-MS Excel with applications of its various functions.
URC 2105: Comparative Religions (3 Credits)
This course deals with the concept of religion, historical background and
development, doctrines and teachings, methodology and principles of the study of
religions, comparative discussion among religions. It will also discuss how
religions are approaching peace instate of conflict in personal level, family, society
even in the state affairs.
URC 3206: Muslim Contributions to World Civilization
This course is designed to help the students to learn about the particular roles
played by some personalities in Islam who contributed immensely and in various
fields of endeavor to our contemporary civilized world. This is to enable the
contemporary Muslim Scholars and students look for means through which they
can also make meaningful contribution to the development of humanity.
URC 3207: Research Methodology
This course will provide an opportunity for students to establish or advance their
understanding of research throughcritical exploration of research language, ethics,
and approaches. The course introduces the language of research, ethical principles
and challenges, and the elements of the research process within quantitative,
qualitative, and mixed methods approaches. Students will use these theoretical
underpinnings to begin to critically review literature relevant to their field or
interests and determine how research findings are useful in forming their
understanding of their work, social, local and global environment.
URC 4108: Bangladesh Studies (3 Credits)
This course will discuss on Social class in Bangladesh; Sociopolitical formation of
Bangladesh: partition of Bengal to East Pakistan and Bangladesh; politics, political
parties, civil society, Bureaucratic institution and corruption in Bangladesh;
private sectors: garments Industry and NGOs, unemployment, economic
development, International trade, population, education and health, labor force,
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infrastructure; social and religious harmony, Islam and other religions in
Bangladesh.
Course Description
B: Core Courses
IS 1201: The Fundamentals of Islamic ‘Aqidah (3 Credits)
A general introduction to the meaning and importance of Islamic ‘Aqidah, its
fundamental beliefs, doctrines, tenets and concepts; explanation concerning the
meaning of different pillars of Islamic Belief System, Tawhid and its opposites,
shirk, bid’ah, kufr, nifaq, and the prevailing shirk in the Muslim and other
societies, explanation regarding Iman, Islam and Ihsan and many other issues, so
that one can live a pure Islamic life. It also focus on the articles of Faith : Unity of
God, angels, Holy scriptures, Messengers, and Qadr and the Resurrection;
significance of belief in them and their impact on human personality, culture and
society.
IS 1204: Intoroduction to the Sciences of the Qur‘ān (‘Ulum al-Qur'an) (3
Credits)
This course is designed to give the students a deep knowledge about sciences of
the Qur‘ān, Wahy, literally and technically. Ultimate objectives of the Qur‘ān and
Nuzul al-Qur‘ān, Asbab al Nuzul, importance of knowing the Asbab, Al-Muhkam,
Al-Mutashabih, Al‘Am, Al-Khas, Al-Nasikh, Al-Mansukh, Al-Mutlaq, Al-
Muqaiyid, Amthal-al Qur‘ān, Al ‘Aqsam fil Qur‘ān etc. It deals with some
essential subjects in Qur‘ān studies such as Qur‘ānic debate, ending of Ayats,
startings and endings of Surahs, relationship between verses of Qur‘ān, Mubhamat,
and issues of this science deduced from the Qur‘ān.
IS 1208: Introduction to the Sciences of the Hadith (3 Credits)
This course focuses on definition of Hadith and Sunnah; The place and importance
of Hadith in Islamic law; Refutation of allegations made in the past and present
against Hadith; discussion of tendencies of contemporary approaches in the study
of Sunnah and so as not to confuse students concerning conflicting views that may
be raised against Sunnah; development of Hadith Sciences; Isnad system and its
significance in Hadith, classification and criticism of text as well as of Asma al-
Rijal; The sources of tahammul and ada; The prerequisites of a narrator of Hadith;
Classification of Hadith in the light of acceptability and unacceptability ;
Fabrication of ahadith; its causes and the means of its elimination ; Mustalah al-
Hadith (Study of hadith terminology ) ; The sciences of ‘Ilal al-Hadith, gharib al-
hadith and Mukhtalaf al-hadith etc. The course should aim ultimately to enable the
student to refer directly to the original sources and evaluation and appreciate its
contents.
IS 1302: Fiqh al-Ibādah (3 Credits)
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This course focuses on the approaches of ‘Ibadat in systemic and holistic manner
and it also exposes to the student how to live with ‘ibadat. Major topics to be
covered are: The concept of ‘Ibadah in Islam, Philosophy and logic behind ‘Ibadah
in Islam, Psychological and sociological impacts of ‘Ibadat on individuals and
societies, al-Taharah (purification), Al-Salah (the prayer), al-Zakah (the
Almsgiving), Al-Sawm (The Fasting), al-Hajj (the pilgrimage) and al-Jihad (the
struggle for establishment of Islam)
IS 1303: Fiqh al-Mu’āmalah
The course primarily focuses on the mraning and implication of Islamic
Mu’amalah as it relates to worldly matters such as business/trading/commerce
transactions, lending and borrowing contracts, plus the rules regarding the social
interactions between human such as marriage, inheritance (waqaf, faraidh) and
other human activities. The course will secondarily involve activities associated to
economics and finance since these elements are the key for happiness in this world
and hereafter.
IS 1316: Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence
This course concentrates on the history, indicators and methodological principles
of Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh). It describes the origin and development of Islamic
legal theory. It traces the efforts made by the leading Muslim legal theorists in
explaining the ways that human mind can interact with the revelation. Likewise, it
focuses on the methods of reasoning adopted by various schools of jurisprudence
to expound the Islamic law. The course also discusses theories on the objectives of
Shari` ah (Maqasid al-Shari‘ah) and emphasizes the need for ijtihad and its role in
harmonizing the requirements of the Muslim’s contemporary life with the
imperatives of the Qur`an and Sunnah.
IS 2212: Biography of the Prophet (3 Credits)
This course will cover the life of the Prophet (s). A short topography of Jaziratul
Arab, its climate, condition. Pre-Islamic Arabia: Its social, political, economic,
moral and religious conditions etc. The Prophet (s): His life before Hijrah. Pre-
Nabuwat period. Causes of Hijrah, Muwakhat (Islamic brotherhood), Charter of
Madina, the fast Magna Charta of the world. Conflict with the Quraysh and its
consequence: The battle of Badr, Uhud and Ahzab etc. Nature of the battle of the
Prophet (s). The Prophet (s) as a peace maker and the treaty of Hudaybia,
Preaching of Islam to the kings and emperors of the world. Conquest of Makka and
its effects on the spread of Islam. The farewell pilgrimage (Hajjatul Wida).
Prophet’s (S.M) da‘wah techincs in Madina.
IS 2105: Studies in the Qur’an: Text and Translation (i) (03 Credits)
Textual and exegetic study of 30th Part of the Qur’an.
IS 2109: Studies in Hadith: Selected Texts (i) (3 Credits)
A definitive textual study of Kitab Al Iman, Kitab Al ‘Ilm, Kitab Al Salah and
Kitab Al Sawm from Sahih al-Bukhari.
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IS 2113: History of Khilafah (03 Credits)
Regime of Hazrat Abu Bakr (R): his character, causes of Ridda War, its result.
Hazrat Omar’s ® conversion to Islam, role, reformation, extension of Kingdom
and his character. Hazrat Othman ®: Expedition, causes of martyr and
consequences, Qur‘ān compilation. Hazrat ‘Ali ®: Role, Character, Civil wars,
War of Camel, War of Siffin, its causes and consequences. This course will also
highlight on some development on social, political & administrative aspects during
regime of al-Rashidun.
IS 2117: Principles of Disagreement in Islamic Jurisprudence (03 Credits)
This course educates the students about the principles of juristic disagreement, as it
happened in the golden period of Islam, so that the students may disagree while
showing respect to the dissent and disagreement, and they can work for forging a
greater unity among the Ummah despite disagreements.
IS 2218: Contemporary Juristic Issues (03 Credits)
The course focues on the contemporary juristic issues which were not seen before,
due to the changing circumstances. These issues are sometimes relating to human
life, social dimensions, economic activities, family environment, environmental
protections, medical treatment etc.
IS 2222: Introduction to Islamic Psychology (03 Credits)
The course will focus on the following topics will be covered: Nature of
psychology as a behavioral science. Scope and methods of psychology.
Behaviorism, functionalism, psychoanalysis, and structuralism as schools of
psychology. Role of experiment and observation in the study of behavior.
Biological basis of human behavior. Structure and functions of central nervous
system (CNS) and peripheral nervous system (PNS). Motivation and its types and
cycle. Sensation and perception. Nature and types of Learning. Factors of memory
and causes of forgetting. Nature of personality and the theories of personality. All
of these elements will be discussed from the perspective of Islam.
IS 2224: Methodology of Da’wah in the Present World (03 Credits)
In this course students will study the following topics:
Da‘wah: Introduction to Da‘wah, classification, aim & objectives & its elements
(Rukons) Necessity of Da‘wah & its importance of study. Fields of Da‘wah. B.
Principles of Da‘wah of Prophets: General Features of Da’yees: (Ikhlas,
Clearanance etc.) Examples of Da‘wah of some Great Prophets. Significance of
studying Da‘wah Activities of previous prophets: Determining of Resalah,
Relationship among the Da‘wah ilallah, Consoling Prophet (SM), Attracting
people to Iman.
Da‘wah Ilallah: Features of Islamic Da‘wah (Completion, ending and universal
mode) Examples of some Da‘yees preaching activities of first hijri. Significance of
Da‘wah, classification of target group, Difference of responses. Hukm of Da‘wah.
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Methodology of Da’wah: How to make effective da’wah in the contexts of
modern world, ettiquetes and qualities of a da’yee.
IS 2221: Islamic Ethics (3 Credits)
The central place of ‘Akhlaq in Islam, as represented in the Qur‘ān and Sunnah.
Explanation of Husn al-Khulq in Hadith. Moral philosophies developed by al-Razi,
Ikhwan al- Safa, and al Ghazali. al-Akhlaq al-Islamiyyah as a system of duties and
adab towards Allah, and His messengers, to fellow Muslims and non-Muslims and
to other creatures of Allah.
IS 2306: Studies in the Qur’an: Text and Translation (ii) (03 Credits)
Textual and Exegetic study of Surah al-Baqarah of the Qur’an.
IS 2310: Studies in Hadith: Selected Texts (ii) (03 Credits)
A definitive textual study of Kitab Al Hajj, Kitab al-Nikāh, Kitab al Buyu’, and
Kitab al Maghazi of Sahih al-Bukhari, and Selected portions from Sunan al-
Tirmidhi, and Sunan Abi Daūd.
IS 2327: Human Rights and Law of Minorities (03 Credits)
Human rights are violated everywhere, sometimes in the name of religion also. But
Islam rigidly protects human rights, prohibits any sort of violence of human rights,
regardless of their religious identity. The course focuses on the protection of
different aspects of human rights and minority rights under the shade of Islam.
IS 2325: Some Eminent Du‘ats & their works (03 Credits)
Critical appraisal of selected Muslim thinkers, such as al-Afghani, Muhammad
Abduh, Sayyid Ahmad Khan, Ameer Ali and Iqbal. Badiuzzaman Sa‘ïd Nursi,
Hassan al-Banna, Syed Abul A‘la & Malik Ben Nabi.
IS 3107: Studies in the Qur’an: Text and Translation (iii) (03 Credits)
Textual and exegetic study of Surah Nisa, Surah Hujurāt, and Surah Banī Isrāīl of
the Qur’an.
IS 3111: Studies in Hadith: Selected Texts (iii) (03 Credits)
A definitive textual study of certain parts of Bulūgul Marām, and Forty Hadiths of
Imam Nababi.
IS 3114: Modern Muslim World (03 Credits)
The course highlights the modern Muslim World, the history of the Muslim
Countries, their religious trends, societies, economics, politics, culture etc, so that
the students have deep understanding of the developments of the Muslim World.
IS 3119: Ijtihād for Creative Thinking & Problem Solving (03 Credits)
IS 3228: Ecology and Environmental Protection in Islam (03 Credits)
The following topics will be discussed from the perspective of Islam: Environment
and its factors; Signification and types of Biodiversity; structure and function of
Ecosystem; Energy flow through ecosystem; laws of Thermodynamic;
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Biogeochemical cycle and its classification; Air, water, sound and noise pollution
and its remedial approach; Global environment movement: O3 (Ozone) layer
depletion, global warming, its effects and possible management; Natural resource
of world as well as Bangladesh and its sustainable development and management;
Several types of disease and its control; Alcohol having and smoking related
disease; Arsenic pollution and its magnitude of devastation allover Bangladesh and
its effect on human and possible remedial measured; Toxic and hazardous elements
their sustainable environment; Food and nutrients , fast food and its lethal risks.
IS 3229: Fundamentals of Islamic Finance (03 Credits)
The course is aimed at making the students understand the basics of Islamic
Finance, Islamic philosophy of finance, Islamic Finacial products and Institutions,
Islamic Financial Management, History of the development of modern Islamic
Financial System, dyanamics of Islamic Finance, challenges of Islamic Finance in
the modern era etc.
IS 3223: Family Management & Parenting in Islam (03 Credits)
IS 3215: Contemporary Islamic Movements and Ideologies (03 Credits)
This course aims at studying the nature and characterisctics of the contemporary
Islamic Movements and Ideologies throughout the whole world, making an overall
and comprehensive evaluation and critique of those movements. The sudents will
also be informed of the founders of those movements and ideologies and their
lifestyles.
IS 3320: Maqāsid al-Sharīah: Objectives of the Sharī’ah (03 Credits)
This course aims at identifying the objectives of Islamic Shari’ah. It deals with the
Nature of Islamic Shari’ah and its objectives. The basic concern of Shari’ah is
human welfare in this world and in the Hereafter. The course will discuss the
nature and importance of “Welfare” (al-Maslahah) which deserves attention and
due consideration in Islamic Shari’ah. The classification of welfare in different
perspectives e.g. welfare in the context of religion, human existence and its
continuity, intellect, protection of wealth and honour and the right of protect
oneself from injustice and persecution. The above mentioned matters will be
discussed in the light of the opinions of different schools of Law and the Muslim
scholars, with special reference to Imam Malik and Imam Shatibi.
IS 3326: Media & Journalism for Islam (03 Credits)
This course gives the students general idea about media, their importance in
Da‘wah activities and the various kinds of media and their proper and systematic
uses in propagation. Taking care of student's training in using these media. It will
cover the media used in the early age of Islam and those are being used presently.
IS 3331: Juristic Study of International Relations
The students are educated about the Islamic dynamics of International Relations,
like war and peace, pacts and contracts, immigration, cohabitation of different
religious and cultural groups in the same environment, relations with the
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neighbouring countries, signing international treaties etc.
IS 3330: Fundamentals of Islamic Management
The major areas of discussion are: Meaning of Management from conventional and
Islamic perspective, Islamic view of the Principles and functions of management,
Corporate Culture, Teamwork, Communication, Leadership and Time
Management etc are broadly discussed in this course in the light of Isalm.
IS 2222: Principles of Islamic Economics (3 Credits)
Introduction to Islamic concepts and views pertaining to the study of economics
through a survey of relevant passages from the Qur‘ān & Sunnah and assessment
of historical texts of those passages. Topics to be discussed including zakah,
takaful, riba, infaq, permissible earning, prohibited trade, possession of wealth and
grabbing of other’s wealth unjustly, etc. In addition to the above, some works on
foundation of economics with Qur‘ān and Sunnah will be studied.
IS 3240: Muslim Philosophy (3 Credits)
Origin and historical development of philosophy discourse in Islam. Special
emphasis on the interdependence of theological and philosophical concerns,
including the nature and attributes of Allah, creation, good and evil, human
freedom and responsibility. Critical study of selected works of al-Kindi, al-Farabi,
Ibn Sina, al- Ghazali, Ibn Rushd, Ibn Tufail and Ibn Bajah, reactions to the
philosophers and philosophy. A brief review of contemporary Muslim thoughts.
C: Specialization/Major courses:
Major in Al-Qur’an: (Any 08 Courses of the Following)

Code Hours
ISQ 4141 Memorization of the Qur‘ān with Tajwid 03
ISQ 4142 Principles of Dealing with the Qur’an 03
ISQ 4143 Al-Tafsir bi-al Ma’thur 03
ISQ 4144 Opinion-based exegesis (Tafsir bir-Rai) 03
ISQ 4145 Thematic Studies of the Qur‘ān 03
ISQ 4146 Subjective Analysis of the Qur’an 03
ISQ 4247 Studies in Tafsir and Methodology of Mufassirun 03
ISQ 4248 Ahkamul Qur‘ān 03
ISQ 4249 I‘jāz al-Qur‘ān 03
ISQ 4250 The Qur’an and Modern Science 03
ISQ 4251 Authenticity of the Qur’an 03
ISQ 4252 The Qur‘ān & the Orientalists
ISQ 4253 Usūl al-Fiqh
IS 1214: Memorization the Qur‘ān with Tajwid. (3 Credits)
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The objective of this course is to familiarize with the details rules of Tajwid.
Students are required to memorise some selected surahs viz. surah al-jiljal to surah
annās and/or selected verses on specific subject/topics from the Holy Qur‘ān.
IS 1224: Man in the Qur‘ān & Sunnah (3 Credits)
Man as the central theme of the Qur‘ān: Spiritual & spatial dimensions of man.
The essence and characteristics of man. Purpose of man’s creation and the place of
man in the universe. The continual message to children of Adam. The concepts of
khilafah, ubudiyyah, adl, amanah, jihad and task hir in the Qur‘ān and Sunnah.
Ethical and moral role of man; attribute of ‘ibad al-Rahman.
IS 1233: Terminology of Hadith (Mustalahul Hadith) (3 Credits)
This course deals with the various terms and their classifications of Hadith.
IS 2213: Ahkām al-Qur‘ān-I (3 Credits)
The course seeks to present a comprehensive conception of methodology of
Mufassirin in searching Ahkām from the Qur‘ān. This also will deal with some
eminent Mufassirun to know the rules and ways that they followed.
IS 2223: Ahkām al-Qur‘ān –II (3 Credits)
Students will study in detail in following parts of Qur‘ān and their ahkām: Qisas in
the Qur‘ān, Battles in the Qur‘ān, Apostate (Murtads) in the Qur‘ān, Thief in the
Qur‘ān and Hijab and prohibited seeing in the Qur‘ān etc.
IS 2233: I‘jāz al-Qur‘ān: (The inimitability of the Qur‘ān) (3 Credits)
This subject focuses on the major aspects of I‘jāz al-Qur‘ān such as inimitability of
the Qur‘ān in its diction. The statements on the unseen and the future events.
Human responses in history towards the Qur‘ānic chalenge of its inimitability.
Approaches of classical and modern scholars towards the issues of I‘jāz al-Qur‘ān
al karim as the only living miracle of the prophet (S.) among all miracles of the
prophets
IS 2234: Islam in Contemporary South-Asia (3 Credits)
Comparative study of political and socio-economic dimensions of Islam in South-
Asia with emphasis on Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Maldives and Sri Lanka.
IS 3213: The Holy Qur‘ān as the source of Islamic Legislation (3 Credits)
This course is aimed at to prove the Qur‘ān as the real sources of the Islamic
Legislation, but as the main guidelines for it. This course determines the suitability
of the Holy Qur‘ān for all the ages and races with proper examples. On the
country, it will prove the laxity & dullness of other legislation resources in its
historical context. So, that course will establish the precedence of Qur‘ān as the
resources of legislation for the past as will as the present & future.
IS 3223: Studies in Tafsir and Methodology of Mufassirun (Dirasat fi-al-Tafsir
wa Minhaj Mufassirin) (3 Credits)
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This course covers the genesis of the Science of Tafsir and its various phases and
trends. For instance: Tafsir by the prophet (SAW), Sahāba and Tabiun.
Methodologies of Tafsir works at different stages and ages.
IS 4223: Al-Tafsir bi-al Ma‘thur: (3 Credits)
This course focuses on definition of Tafsir bi-al-Ma‘thur, its criteria and
characteristics and the methodology followed by eminent Mufassirun. Some
examples from various of books exegesis written following this method.
IS 4233: Opinion based exegesis (Al Tafsir bi-al-Ra‘i) (3 Credits)
This course covers the definition of Tafsir bi-al-Ra‘I, its criteria and characteristics
and the methodology following by famous muffassirin. It also includes some
selected portions from various books of Tafsir to make students able to deduct the
methodology.
IS 4234: Thematic Exegesis of the Qu‘rān (Al-Tafsir al-Mawdu‘i lil Qu‘rān) (3
Credits)
This course includes the study of meaning and significance, growth and scholarly
interest in al-Tafsir al-mawdu‘i. This course will chose some subjects and themes
to show the verses of Qur‘ān with them, by this way the students find the Qur‘ānic
views about a particular matter. Students will study attentively following topics:
Analytical Study of Ayatul Qur‘ān descrives Mumin, Munafik, Kafir and Mushrik.
Study of Ayatul Qur‘ān related ‘Akhlak: personal & social.
IS 4235: The Qur‘ān and the Orientalists (Al-Qur‘ān wa‘āl Mustashriqun) (3
Credits)
This course is designed for giving a brief history of orientalists and life of same of
the Orientals who had studied the Qur‘ān. This course is to make students aware of
contribution of the orinetalists towards the Qur‘ān and of how they did
consperiency, confusion, disregard to Islam & Qur‘ān. It seeks the proper answer
to the questions raised by them, pertaining to the Qur‘ān.
IS 4238: Studies in Tafsir-II (3 Credits)
Textual study of Surah al-Fath, al-Hujurat and al-Nur. Translation, explanation of
verses of the Surah in human life. Social and political condition at the time of the
revelation of the Surahs. Socio-ethical teachings contained in the surahs.
Importance of social injunctions contained in the surahs. The history of ifk, Hudud
and its legal and social significance. The above-mentioned subjects are to be
examined on the basis of intensive study of the text of the surah.
IS 4239: Selected Text from Hadith-II (3 Credits)
A definitive textural study of Kitāb al-Fitan, Kitāb al-Jihād and Kitāb al-Munafiqin
from Mukhtasar Sahih Bukhari, Muslim and Kitabun Nikan from Miskāt al
Masābih. (b) Study of the collection of 40 hadiths by Imam Nawawi.
Major in Al-Hadith (Any 8 Courses of the following):
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Hours
ISH 4141 History of Hadith Literature 03

ISH 4142 Terminology of the Hadith (Mustalahul Hadith) 03
ISH 4143 Principles of Dealing with Sunnah 03
ISH 4144 Thematic Studies in ×adÊth 03
ISH 4145 Legislative Texts of Hadith 03
ISH 4246 Hadith Studies in the Sub-Continent 03
ISH 4247 Orientalism & Hadith Studies 03
ISH 4248 Criteria of Criticism for ×adÊth and Transmitters 03
ISH 4249 Major Books of Hadith 03
ISH 4250 Authenticity of the Hadith 03
ISH 4251 Usūl al-Fiqh 03
IS 1215: History of Hadith Literature (3 Credits)
A detailed history of compiling and preserving Hadith up to 8th century of A.H.
Recording of hadith, early hadith books, particularly the six sahih (authentic)
hadith books. Biographies of the following scholars of hadith and their collections:
Malik bin Anas, Ahmad bin Hambal, Bukhari, Muslim, Al-Nasai, Abu Daud, Al-
Tirmidhi, Ibn Majah, Al-Tabrani, Al-Athr, Ibn al-Haithami and Al-Suyuti.
IS 1233: Terminology of the Hadith (Mustalahul Hadith) (3 Credits)
eminent Mufassirun to know the rules and ways that they followed.
IS 2223: Ahkām al-Qur‘ān –II (3 Credits)
Students will study in detail in following parts of Qur‘ān and their ahkām: Qisas in
the Qur‘ān, Battles in the Qur‘ān, Apostate (Murtads) in the Qur‘ān, Thief in the
IS 3224: Studies in Sunnah (3 Credits)
Status of Sunnah as a source of shari‘ah and a way of life; refutation of allegations
made in pasts and present against it: discussions of tendencies of contemporary
approaches in the study of sunnah and so as not to confuse students concerning
conflicting views that may be raised against sunnah. Emphasis on anti-sunnah
groups in different countries. Critical and analytical methodology shall be used in
teaching this course.
IS 3234: Principles of Dealing with Sunnah (3 Credits)
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Obligation of adherence to the Sunnah of the Prophet (SAW) in all spheres of life.
Highlight on the duty of Muslims towards Sunnah. Giving the right approach and
essential principles towards better understanding of Sunnah its application
according to the analytical methodology. Relating Sunnah texts and its objectives
with contemporary life.
Textual study of Surah al-Fath, al-Hujurat and al-Nur. Translation, explanation of
A definitive textural study of Kitāb al-Fitan, Kitāb al-Jihād and Kitāb al-Munafiqin
from Mukhtasar Sahih Bukhari, Muslim and Kitabun Nikan from Miskāt al
Masābih. (b) Study of the collection of 40 hadiths by Imam Nawawi.
IS : Major Books of Hadith (3 Credits)
This Course aims to introduce students to different aspects of the hadith sciences.
It will explain: the methodology used by traditionalists to authenticate hadiths; the
practice of hadith study: travelling for hadith; taking notes; reading and hearing;
and the compilation of hadith compendia; adducing and juxtaposing hadith texts to
inform understanding of the religion as practice (norms and laws); the increasing
sophistication of hadith criticism; and the gradual predominance of hadith texts as
a record of the Prophetic Sunnah. These aspects of the hadith sciences will be
studied with reference primarily to al-Muwatta, and the six compendia that have,
over centuries, retained the widest acceptance among the Muslim community.
This course is suitable for students and scholars who wish to have an in depth
overview of each of the major books of hadith in Islam. The course compares and
contrasts the purpose and methodology of the authors to show how brilliant they
were in their works as well as giving biographical account including anecdotal
gems from the lives of these important imams of Islam.
Major in Islamic Finance and Banking (Any 8 Courses of the
following):
Hours
IS 4142 Islamic Law and Financial Transactions 03
ISACC 4143 Zakat Accounting 03
ISF 4144 Organisational Behaviour 03
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ISF 4248 Islamic Capital Market 03
ISF 4250 Islamic Financial Institutions 03
ISF 4251 Islamic Financing Management 03
ISACC 4252 Accounting for Islamic Financial Institutions 03
ISF 4253 Fiqh of Islamic Economics and Finance 03
ISF 5254 Fiqh of Islamic Inheritance Accounting
Major in Islamic Management & Leadership (Any 8 Courses of the following):

Hours
ISM 4143 Fundamentals of Islamic Leadership 03
ISM 4144 Managing Conflict in Islamic Organizations 03
ISM 4145 Business Ethics 03
ISM 4146 Islamic Human Resource Management 03
ISM 4248 Islamic Industrial Laws 03
ISL 4250 Business Communication 03
IS 4251 Introduction to Islamic Business 03
IS 4252 Islamic Enterprenurship 03
IS 4253 Islamic Organizational Behavior 03
IS 1216: History of Fiqh (3 Credits)
This course will focus on the related subject-matters of fiqh so as to show that it is
an important discipline of Islamic knowledge. Major topics to be covered are:
Importance of Fiqh in Islamic sciences and its relationship with other desciplines,
objectives of Islamic law.
Development of Fiqh in the time of Prophet (SAW),
Development of Fiqh in the time of companions (ashab)
Development of Fiqh in the time of followers of companions (Tabi‘un), the
emergence of major schools of Islamic law, stagnation period, modern period and
legal maxims.
IS 1233: Terminology of the Hadith (Mustalahul Hadith) (3 Credits)
eminent Mufassirun to know the rules and ways that they followed. Qisas in the
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Qur‘ān, Battles in the Qur‘ān, Apostate (Murtads) in the Qur‘ān, Thief in the
IS 3215: Comparative Fiqh (3 Credits)

This course deals with the following aspects of fiqh: (I) causes of differences
(asbab al-ikhtilaf) among fuqaha. This will lead to the study of the principles (usul)
of each school and its methodology and how each school based its rules on
different evidence. The approach adopted in this course different the traditional
study of comparative fiqh.(ii) Examples of juristic differences from selected topics.
(iii) A study of early texts from the writing of early jurists.
IS 3235: Fiqh of al-Jinayāt (3 Credits)
This course focuses about the philosophy of Islamic criminal law, its nature, scope
and objectives. Classification of crimes in Islam, i.e. qisās, hudüd and ta‘zir. Scope
of implementing Islamic criminal law, its problems and prospects. hudüd and
ta‘zir. Scope of implementing Islamic criminal law, its problems and prospects.
Codification and implementation of Islamic criminal law in some Muslim
countries.
IS 4215: Fiqh of Personal Status and Inheritance (3 Credits)
Topics of the course include foundations and boundaries of family in Islam,
marriage and marital poles, dissolution of marriage and succession and inheritance.
IS 4238: Studies in Tafsir-II(3 Credits)
Textual study of Surah al-Fath, al-Hujurāt and al-Nur. Translation, explanation of
(a) A definitive textural study of Kitab al-Fitan, Kitab al-Jihad and Kitab al-
Munafiqin from Mukhtasar Sahih Bukhari, Muslim and Kitabun Nikan from
Mishkat al Masabih. (b) Study of the collection of 40 hadiths by Imam
Nawawi.
IS 1217: Methodology of Da‘wah & its ways ( Manahij al-Da‘wah wa –
Asalibuha) (3 Credits)
The emphasis in this course is on fundamental concepts of methodology of Islamic
Da‘wah and its various ways for preaching it into human being all over the world.
This course also aims at making the students acquainted to mental and physical
preparation for Da‘wah activities.
IS 4237: Islamic Movement and Challenges of the Contemporary period (Al-
Da‘wah al-Islamiyyah fi Muwajahat al-Tahaddiyat al-Mu‘āsarāt) (3 Credits)
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Islamic Da‘wah has always been facing some challenges. This course aims at
giving students knowledge and instructions about the challenges of Islam in the
present time. It includes socio-economic, political and cultural challenges from
home and abroad and proposes possible ways for facing these challenges. This
course may prepare students to face all challenges surrounding them in a part of
their Da‘wah activities.
Textual study of Surah al-Fath, al-Hujurāt and al-Nur. Translation, explanation of
(a) A definitive textual study of Kitab al-Fitan, Kitab al-Jihad and Kitab al-
Munafiqin from Mukhtasar Sahih Bukhari, Muslim and Kitabun Nikan
from Mishkāt al Masabih.
(b) Study of the collection of 40 hadiths by Imam Nawawi.
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5.5.2: Master of Arts in Islamic Studies
Objective:
The Faculty of Arts and Humnanities of International University of Scholars offers
a Master of Arts in Islamic Studies Degree. The objective of the M.A. in Islamic
Studies is to equip the students with sound knowledge of the Qur’an, Sunnah &
other Islamic sources. The curriculum is designed as to enable students to resolve
current issues using Islamic scholarship and tradition.
Admission Requirements:
The minimum entry requirement for the M.A. in Islamic Studies program is a
Bachelor (pass) degree or any other equivalent level of education.
Graduation Requirement:
Category A: A student with a four years Bachelor degree in Islamic Studies will
have to complete 36 credit hours (12 courses) to graduate. Besides, the students
who have passed M A. (Preliminary) in Islamic Studies from any recognized
university and the courses are similar/equivalent at International Univerisity of
Scholars (IUS), will have to complete at least 36 credit hours (12 courses).
Category B: A student with a three years Bachelor degree in Islamic Studies will
have to complete 48 Credit Hours (16 courses).
Category C: A student with a two years Bachelor degree (pass course with Islamic
Studies) will have to complete 60 Credit Hours (20 Courses) to graduate.
Category D: A student without Islamic Studies as a subject of combination at
the Bachelor’s level (pass course) will have to take additional 9 credit hours (3
courses) as pre-requisite courses, alongwith the courses in Category C (Total 69
Credit Hours).
Course requirements:
The course requirements for MA in Islamic Studies are as follows:
Those who did not have Islamic Studies as a subject of combination at their
Bachelor’s level (Category D) will have to take the following three courses (9
Credit Hours):
Course Credit
Course Title
Code Hours
IS 4261 Islamic Aqidah 03
IS 4262 Introduction to al-Qur’an & al-Sunnah 03
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IS 4263 A Study of Islamic History 03
First Part [Any 12 Courses (For Category C & D); and 04 Courses (for
Category B) of the following]
Course Credit
Course Title
Code Hours
IS 4271 The Sciences of the Qur’an (Ulum Al Qur’an) 03
IS 4272 The Sciences of the Hadith (Ulum Al Hadith) 03
IS 4273 Studies in the Qur’an: Texts and Translation 03
IS 4274 Studies in the Hadith: Texts and Translation 03
ISF 4276 Principles of Islamic Economics 03
ISF 4277 Introduction to Islamic Finance 03
ISF 4278 Fundamentals of Islamic Management 03
IS 4282 Fiqh al-Muāmalah 03
IS 4283 Islam and Contemporary Ideologies & Movements 03
IS 4284 Muslim Philosophy 03
ISF 4291 Islamic Banking 03
IS 4292 Islam and Science 03
ISF 4293 Islamic Insurance 03
Final Part (Any 11 courses (for Category A & B or 09 courses for Category C &
D of the following and a Thesis which carries 6 credits): 36 Credits
Code Hours
IS 5211 History of Development of Muslim Thought 03
IS 5212 Islamization of Knowledge 03
IS 5213 Authority of Sunnah & its application 03
IS 5214 Shariah & Codification of Islamic law 03
IS 5221 Methodology of Islamic History 03
IS 5222 Comparative Fiqh & Textual Analysis 03
IS 5223 Tawhid & its implication for human life 03
IS 5224 Islam & International Institutions 03
IS 5231 The Objectives of the Shariah 03
IS 5232 Women & Human rights in Islam 03
IS 5233 Islam and Tasawwuf 03
IS 5234 Islam and Civilization 03
IS 5241 Islam and Contemporary Ideologies 03
IS 5242 World History and Civilizations 03
IS 5243 Research Methodology
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IS 5244 Bangabandhu and Islam 03
Description of Courses
IS 4261: Islamic Aqidah (3 Credits)
A general introduction to the world-view of Islam, its fundamental beliefs,
doctrines, tenets and concepts; explanation concerning the meaning of Iman, Islam
& Ihsan; relevance of Islam to the modern age, Islam as a way of life (al-din). The
definition and importance of aqidah in the life of Muslims. Definition of Tawhid,
its various kinds. Tawhid in the religious history of mankind. The role of the
Messengers of Allah in consolidating the aqidah of Tawhid. The Prophet
Muhammad (SAW)’s message of tawhid and its contrast with other concepts of
God. The articles of Faith: Oneness of God, Angels, Holy scriptures, Messengers,
and Qadr and the Resurrection; significance of belief in them and impact on human
personality, culture and society.
IS 4262: Introduction to al-Qr’an & al-Sunnah (3 Credits)
The Qur’an-Allah’s final revelation and most authoritative source of Islamic
teachings. A brief account of the main themes of Al-Qur’an, brief history of its
compilation; the Qur’an as a complete guidance for mankind and the first source
of Islamic Law; the correct approach to the study and understanding of al-Qur’an.
The place and importance of Al-Sunnah in Islam; the life of Muhammad (SAW) as
a modle for Muslims and mankind. A correct approach to the study and
understanding of Sunnah.
IS 4263: A Study of Islamic History (3 Credits)
Introduction to analytical study of the Sirah. Topics include: realities in the Arab
World and the world in general on the eve of al-Bi’thah; birth of the Prophet
(SAW) and his upbringing; Muhammad (SAW)as the messenger of Allah,
worshipper, servant of Allah, preacher & leader; lessons from the Hijrah; Isra and
Mi’raj; foundations for Islamic society; Jihad in the Madina period; and hijjah al –
wada. Also other important events throughout the life of the Prophet (SAW).
History of Al-Khulafa al-Rashidun, their bibliographies and achievements and
major incidents during their reign with special reference to major institutions as to
systems of government, civil administration, economic system, judiciary, military
system etc. established and run by them. Islamic Civilization during the Umayyad
and Abbasid period.
IS 4271: The Sciences of the Qur’an (Ulum Al Qur’an) (3 Credits)
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Wahy, literally and technically. The Qur’an, its contents. Ultimate objectives of the
Qur’an and Nuzul al- Qur’an. Asbab al-nuzul, importance of knowing the asbab.
Collection and codification of the Qur’an: during the period of Prophet (s.a.w.),
Abu Bakr and ‘Uthman. The Uthmani mushaf, naskh, meaning and significance,
categories of naskh. Asalib al- Qur’an (Qur’anic style), mantuq and mafhum, ‘am
and khas, mujmal and mufassal, mutlaq and muqayyad. Eight categories of the
Qur’anic words; according to khafa’ and wuduh. ‘Amthal al- Qur’an. Al-Aqsam fi
al- Qur’an. Tanasub al-suwar wa al-ayat. Mushkil al- Qur’an and Mutashabih.
Translation of the Qur’an. Tafsir of the Qur’an, al-jadal fi al- Qur’an, I’jaz al-
Qur’an. Socio –ethical teachings contained in Surah al Huzurat and Surah al Nur.
IS 4272: The Sciences of the Hadith (Ulum Al Hadith) ( 3 Credits)
Meaning and authority of hadith. The Sunnah as the second source of Islam.
Recording of al-hadith, Isnad system. The sources of tahammul and ada. The pre-
requisites of a narrator of hadith. Classification of hadith in the light of
acceptability and unacceptability. Fabrication of hadith, its causes, and the means
of elimination. Early hadith books, particularly the six sahih (authentic) hadith
books. Mustalah al-hadith (study of hadith terminology). The sciences of ‘ilal al-
hadith (vitiating causes of hadith), gharib al-hadith (the obscurity in hadith), and
mukhatalaf al-hadith (hadith harmonization). Biographies of the following scholars
of hadith and their collection : Malik b. Anas, Ahmad b. Hambal, Bakhari, Muslim,
al Tirmidi, al Nasyee, Ibn Majah and Abu Daud. Abdul Haque. Waliullah Dahlawi.
IS 4273: Studies in the Qur’an: Text and Translation (03 Credits)
Textual and exegetic study of Surah Baqarah, Surah Nisa, Surah Hujurat, Surah
Nur of the Qur’an.
IS 4274: Studies in Hadith: Selected Texts (i) (3 Credits)
A definitive textual study of Kitab Al Iman, Kitab Al ‘Ilm, Kitab Al Salah and
Kitab Al Sawm, Kitab al-Hajj, Kitab al-Nikah, Kitab al-Maghazi from Sahih al-
Bukhari.
IS 4275: Islamic Ethics (3 Credits)
The central place of Akhlaq in Islam, as represented in the Qur'an and Sunnah.
Explanation of Husn al Khuluq in Hadith. Moral philosophies developed by al-
Razi, Ikhwan al- Safa, and al Ghazali al-Akhlaq al-Islamiyyah as a system of
duties and adab towards Allah, and His messengers, to fellow Muslims and non-
Muslims and to other creatures of Allah.
ISF 4276: Principles of Islamic Economics (3 Credits)
Introduction to Islamic concepts and views pertaining to the study of Economics
through a survey of relevant passages from the Qur’an & Sunnah and assessment
of historical texts of those passages. Topics to be discussed including zakah,
takaful, riba, infaq, permissible earning, prohibited trade, possession of wealth and
grabbing of other’s wealth unjustly, etc. In addition to the above, some works on
foundation of economics with Qur’an and Sunnah will be studied.
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ISF 4277: Introduction to Islamic Finance
The course is aimed at making the students understand the basics of Islamic
Finance, Islamic philosophy of finance, Islamic Finacial products and Institutions,
Islamic Financial Management, History of the development of modern Islamic
Financial System, dyanamics of Islamic Finance, challenges of Islamic Finance in
the modern era etc.
IS 4278: Fundamentals of Islamic Management
The major areas of discussion are: Meaning of Management from conventional and
Islamic perspective, Islamic view of the Principles and functions of management,
Corporate Culture, Teamwork, Communication, Leadership and Time
Management etc are broadly discussed in this course in the light of Isalm.
IS 4281: Fiqh al-Ibadah (3 Credits)
This course focuses on the approaches of Ibadat in systematic and wholistic
manner and it also teaches the student how to live with ‘Ibadat. Major topics to be
covered are: The concept of ‘Ibadat in Islam, Philosophy and logic behind ‘Ibadah
in Islam, psychological and sociological impacts of ‘Ibadat on individuals and
societies, al- Taharah (purification), Al-Salah (the prayer), al-Zakah (the
Almsgiving), Al-Sawm (The Fasting), al-Hajj (the pilgrimage) and al-jihad (the
struggle for the establishment of Islam)
IS 4282: Fiqh al-Mu’āmalah
The course primarily focuses on the mraning and implication of Islamic
Mu’amalah as it relates to worldly matters such as business/trading/commerce
transactions, lending and borrowing contracts, plus the rules regarding the social
interactions between human such as marriage, inheritance (waqaf, faraidh) and
other human activities. The course will secondarily involve activities associated to
economics and finance since these elements are the key for happiness in this world
and hereafter.
IS 4283: Islam and Contemporary Ideologies and Movements (3 Credits)
The course aims at examining the Islamic views of life; its concept of success (al-
Falah) and failure (al-Khusran); critical survey on various ideologies and
movements, their characteristics and challenges such as capitalism, secularism,
rationalism, Marxism, socialism, nationalism, racism and feminism ; Feudality &
Islam ; Materialism & Islam ; Imperialism & Islam ; Morality & Islam ; Monarchy
& Islam ; Humanity & Islam ; Democracy & Islam. Focus on Judaism,
Christianity, Hinduism, Qadianism and Bahaism with reference to their own source
materials.
IS 4284: Muslim Philosophy (3 Credits)
Origin and historical development of philosophy discourse in Islam. Special
emphasis on the interdependence of theological and philosophical concerns,
including the nature and attributes of Allah, creation, good evil, human freedom
and responsibility. Critical study of selected works of al-Kindi, al-Farabi, Ibn Sina,
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al-Ghazali, Ibn Rushd, Ibn Tufail and Ibn Bajah, reactions to the philosophers and
philosophy. A brief review of contemporary Muslim thought.
IS 4291: Islamic Banking (3 Credits)
This course is designed to prepare and familiarize the students in the field of
Islamic Banking. Major topics to be covered are: History and evaluation of Islamic
Baking, Islamic Philosophy of Ownership of Financial resources, Problem of
interest and basic features of conventional Banking system, Islamic Banking
Model, case study of the practice of Islamic Banking in Pakistan, Sudan, Malaysia
and Bangladesh, Role of Islamic Banks in economic development. Islamic
Financial Instruments and Institutions. Islamic financial markets, Takaful (Islamic
Insurance), Case Study of the Malaysian experience.
IS 4292: Islam & Science (3 Credits)
This course is designed to give a general idea about modern sciences and universal
science that are described in the holy Qur'an and the Sunnah; Origin and
development of Islamic Sciences; Muslim contribution to various Sciences such as
Mathematics, Medicine, Geography, Chemistry, Astronomy, Physics, Architecture
and Surgery with special reference to al-Khawarizime, Ibn Sina, Al-Razi etc.
Special attention will be given to the Spanish Muslim Contribution to Science and
Technology.
IS 4293: Islamic Insurance (3 Credits)
Concept of Islamic Insurance, concepts of Takaful and Gharar, difference between
Islamic and conventional insurance
Life Insurance: Nature of life insurance contract in Islamic framework,
classification of Policies, annuities, selection of risk, measurement of risk,
calculation of premium, treatment of substandard risk, the reserve, investment of
funds, surrender value, valuation and surplus, policy conditions, life Insurance for
the underprivileged in Islamic framework.
Marine Insurance: Nature of marine insurance contract in Islamic framework,
marine insurance policies, policy conditions, premium calculation, marine losses,
payment of claims.
Fire Insurance: Nature and use of fire insurance in Islamic framework, fire
insurance contract, kinds of policies, policy conditions, rate of fixation in fire,
insurance, payment of claim, re-insurance.
Miscellaneous Insurance in Islamic framework: Motor insurance, burglary and
personal accident insurance, miscellaneous forms of insurance, rural insurance,
urban non traditional insurance.
IS 5211: History of Development of Muslim Thought (3 Credits)
Origins and historical development of various schools of thought up to the fourth
century A.H. (around 1000C.E). Bases of the emergence of “sects” in Islam.
Survey of views held by the Shi’a, Khawarij, Murji’ah, Jabariyyah Qadariyyah,
Mu’tazilah, Ahl al-Sunnah Wal Jama’ah and others. Affirmation of the orthodox
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school of thought based on al-Qur’an and Sunnah.
Plus an analytical survey of Muslim thought from the pre-modern period through
the period of Western imperialism and post-independence of Muslim countries.
Focus will be on the significance of the thought of Muslim reformers such as Al
Afghani, Muhammad Abduh, Syed Ahmed Khan, Syed Amir Ali, Nisar Ali
Titumir, Syed Ahmed Derlawi, and Muhammad Iqbal. Badiuzzaman As’eed Nursi,
Hasan al-Banna, Syed Abul A’la and Syed Qutub etc. The impact of reformist
thought in South Asia will also be discussed.
IS 5212: Islamization of Knowledge (3 Credits)
This course will deal with the need and nature of Ijtihad and historical review of
the development of the movement of Islamization of knowledge. An effort will be
made to understand the meaning of Ialamization, the Islamic view of knowledge
and the role of Muslim intellectuals, the methodology of existing human and social
sciences and Islamic methodology.
IS 5213: Authority of the Sunnah & its Application (3 Credits)
Recent challenges to the authority of the Sunnah; The Qur’an is self-explanatory
and does not need any exotic explication; Limitations of Sunnah: Sunnah is time-
place bound and exhibits local colouring; Sunnah is irrelevant to modern times;
Sunnah was not codified by the Porphet (SAW) or the Companions, Sunnah and
the Orientalists and their Supporters; Views of Goldziher, Schacht, Ahmad Amin
and Abu Ryyah, the late development of the Authority of Sunnah and the role of
Imam Shafi’i. Critical study of the aforementioned assertions. The basis of the
authority of Sunnah: Finality of the Prophethood, the Ismah of the Prophet,
concept of completion of Din, the Prophet’s position as the Mubyyin of the Qur’an.
Transcendence of Sunnah. Universality of the Sunnah, normative nature of
Sunnah. Truth about fabrication of the Isnad, criticism of the assertion of absence
of textual and internal criticism of the Sunnah. Norms of textual criticism applied
of the views of the Orientalists. The place of Sunnah in Islam
IS 5214: Shari’ah & Codification of Islamic Law (3 Credits)
This course will focus on Islam as the way of life for all ages; unity of life in this
world and the Hereafter and uniqueness of Shari’ah. A short historical survey of
codification of Shari’ah with special reference of “Majalla”; place and significance
of the first three centuries of Islam in relation to Contemporary Codification
Movements; implications of what is known as “The Closure of the Gate to
Independent Reasoning” on codification movements; influence of the West upon
the Muslim World: Materialism-Nationalism-Secularism. Resurgence of Muslim
World and Contemporary Codification Movements in various Muslim Countries,
namely; Pakistan, Iran, Sudan and Algeria etc. Problems, challenges, obstacles and
horizons.
IS 5221: Methodology of Islamic History (3 Credits)
Examination of Islamic concept and views pertaining to the nature of history and
the purpose of its study through a survey of relevant texts. Development of various
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approaches of history and historiography among Muslims. Discussion of the
Orientalist’s criticism of Muslim historiography.
IS 5222: Comparative Fiqh and Textual Analysis (3 Credits)
This course deals with the following aspects of fiqh: (i) Causes of differences
(asbab al-ikhtilaf) among fuqaha. This will lead to the study of the principles (usul)
of each school and its methodology and how each school based its rules on
different evidence. The approach adopted in this course differs from the traditional
study of comparative fiqh. (ii) Examples of juristic differences from selected
topics. (iii) A study of early texts from the writings of early jurists.
IS 5223: Tawhid & its Implication for Human Life (3 Credits)
This course will deal with the basic concept of Tawhid as against Shirk, including
trinity, belief in numerous Gods and Godesses, and atheism, with its implications
for human life. It will include discussion on how Tawhid (unity) integrates a
unified system of life which provides a unified consistent and coherent code of
human behaviour transcending all levels of life from individual to family, society,
nation and international relations and also unifying ethics of all dimensions of
human life covering social, economic, political, and psychological and so on. It
will also cover discussion on how the tawhidic code of life succeeded to solve
human problems of the dark ages and how it could contribute to solve human
problems in the contemporary world.
IS 5224: Islam & International Institutions (3 Credits)
This course is designed to provide with necessary knowledge about the major
political, social, economic, educational and cultural international institutions.
Among the International institutions to be discussed are United Nations
Organizations (UNO), Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC), World Bank,
International Monitory Fund (IMF), Islamic Development Bank (IDB), ICDT.
ICTVTR. Ankara Centre, Asian Development Bank etc. The impact of the
activities of those institutions on Islam and Muslim World.
IS 5231: The Objectives of the Shari’ah (3 Credits)
This course aims at identifying the objectives of Islamic Shari’ah. It deals with the
Nature of Islamic Shari’ah and its objectives. The basic concern of Shari’ah is
human welfare in this world and in the Hereafter. The course will discuss the
nature and importance of “Welfare” (al-Maslahah) which deserves attention and
due consideration in Islamic Shari’ah. The classification of welfare in different
perspectives e.g. welfare in the context of religion, human existence and its
continuity, intellect, protection of wealth and honour and the right of protect
oneself from injustice and persecution. The above mentioned matters will be
discussed in the light of the opinions of different schools of Law and the Muslim
scholars, with special reference to Imam Malik and Imam Shatibi.
IS 5232: Women & Human Rights in Islam (3 Credits)
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This course focuses on definition, nature, origin and development of human
rights.Concept of human rights in Islam.Civil, Political, Social, Economic and
Cultural rights. Islam and Slavery. Human rights in during war. Rights of religious
minorities and women. Safeguards of human rights, a study of human rights in
Islam with special reference to the Universal Declaration of U.N.O.
IS 5233: Islam and Tasawwuf (3 Credits)
Definitions, origins and a critical review of the development of tasawwuf in
Islamic history. Phases of development. Some major figures. Impact of tasawwuf
in South-east Asia. The issue of wahdah al-wujud and wahdah al-shahud. Neo-
sufism in contemporary society. Orthodoxy and deviance. The original theme of
Islam and the place of tasawwuf in Islam.
IS 4234: Islam and Civilization (3 Credits)
This course focuses on: definition and scope of Islamic Culture and Civilization.
Religions and Spiritual bases of Islamic Civilization reflected in the Madinah
State. Islamic Civilization during Ummyyd period, including political, legal,
Features of Islamic Culture and Civilization in the light of Qur‘ān & Sunnah.Role
of Islamic culture to the development of human civilization and its necessity of
application to the society. Aim & objective of Islamic Culture. Muslim Thinker’s
contribution to Medical Science, Agriculture, Industrialization, Chemistry,
Astrology etc. Difference between Islamic and Non-Islamic Culture. Comperative
discussion between Islamic & Other Civilizations.
IS 5241: Islam & Contemporary Ideologies (3 Credits)
In this course students will study Allah given-Islam and other man-made systems.
Introduction: Definition and importance of studying Islam and other contemporary
man-made systems like: Capitalism, Secularism, Socialism, Nationalism etc ;
Globalization & Islam ; Modernity & Islam ; Humanity & Islam ; Imperialism &
Islam ; Communism / Equality & Islam; Feudality & Islam ; Materialism & Islam ;
Morality & Islam ; Monarchy & Islam ; Fundamentalism & Islam ; Democracy &
Islam.They will study role of these doctrines or isms to huminity, merits and
demerits and comparative discussion with Islam.
IS 5242: World History and Civilizations (3 Credits)
Introduction to history, culture and civilization; Early man; Ancient Civilizations:
Egyptian civilization, Sumerians: Akkads, Babylonians, Assyrians and
Phoenicians; Classical civilizations: Ancient Greek and Romans, Early Indians,
Early American civilizations: Mayan, Aztec and Incas; Ancient Indian, Chinese,
Medieval European Civilization Middle ages: Introduction, Roman empire in East,
Persia, Crusades and explorations, Developments in Art, Literature, Science and
music; Revolutions: Industrial Revolution in England, French Revolution; World
Wars, Cold war and post cold war movements, Socialism, Communism, Marxism,
Capitalism Etc.
IS 5243: Research Methodology (Manahij al-Bahth) ( 3 Credits)
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This course focuses on making the students acquainted with Research
Methodology, Technique of research. Writing of thesis proposals, putting
footnotes, endnotes, bibliography, using punctuation's of writing usage of
traditional sources of Islamic Studies in research. Practical example of research in
various fields. Usage of computer and other means in computer.
IS 5244: Bangabandhu and Islam
This course will focus on the different contributions made by Bangabandhu for the
services of Islam and Muslim Ummah locally and internationally. His
contributions will be specially focused for the establishment of Islamic Foundation,
his leading role for the formation of OIC, prohibition of alcohol and gambling in
public, telecasting of the Qur’an Recitation and Adhan in Radio-Television,
allocating a special land for the congregation of Tabligh Jama’ah in Tongi etc.
IS 5254: Thesis (6 Credits)
The students of M.A. in Islamic Studies are highly encouraged to undertake a
research based paper known as ‘Thesis’ which carries 06 (six) credits.
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IS 3212: Islam & Science
This course is designed to give a general idea about modern sciences and universal
science that are described in the holy Qur'an and the Sunnah; Origin and
development of Islamic Sciences; Muslim contribution to various Sciences such as
Mathematics, Medicine, Geography, Chemistry, Astronomy, Physics, Architecture
and Surgery with special reference to al-Khawarizm, Ibn Sina, Al-Razi etc. Special
attention will be given to the Spanish Muslim Contribution to Science and
Technology.
IS 3221: Survey of Muslim History (3 Credits)
The objective of this course is to provide students a comprehensive and concise
idea of Muslim History and its glorious heritage. The main contents of the course
Umayyad caliphate and ‘Abbasid Caliphate, Moghul invasion and the Mamluks
period, Ottoman, Safavid period upto 20 century. Special attention will be given to
highlight the glorious roles of Muslim that had played to humanity, spreading
education and patronizing culture and civilization.
IS 3231: Islamic Rules and Regulations (An-Nuzum al-Islamiah) (3 Credits)
This course focuses on Islamic Shari‘ah: its Principles, Features and Sources.
Islamic Judiciary system: Shari‘ah Principles and its personal and social
significance. Judiciary system of pre-Islamic period. Judiciary system of Prophet
(S) and Khulafa reign. Judiciary system of Umaiyah and Abbaside Regime.
Islamic State and Khilafath: Definition of state, state of Prophet (SM) and its
principles. Concept of government and Islamic view points. Principles of
Khilafath, fundamental rules and its status. Appiontment of Khalifa and
replacement. Method of khilafath governance. Diplomacy in Islam: Basic
principles of Islamic Diplomacy. Deputation; appointment and sending. Difference
between Islamic and modern diplomacy.
IS 3232: Sciences of Islamic Jurisprudence (‘Ulum al-Fiqh al-Islamiyyah (3
Credits)
This course intends to bring out students to the origins of Usul al-fiqh based on
pure understanding of Qu‘ran & Sunnah.
IS 4212: Comparative Religions (Muqaranatul Adyan)

This course deals with the nature and basic features of the major religions of the
world including those of revealed scriptures and tries to find out the similarities
and differences among them with especial effort to establish that Islam is the
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orginal, undistorted and chosen form of religion of Allah which is very much
natural and guarantee of welfare for this World and Hereafter.
IS 4222: Da‘wah and Media (3 Credits)

This course gives the students general idea about media, their importance in
Da‘wah activities and the various kinds of media and their proper and systematic
uses in propagation. Taking care of student's training in using these media. It will
cover the media used in the early age of Islam and those are being used presently.
IS 4231: Comparative Fiqh (Al-Fiqh al-Muqaran) (3 Credits)
In order to achieve the detail of Comparative Fiqh students will study the
following:
Definition of Comparative Fiqh, signification and its necessity. Objectives of
Comparative Fiqh, subject matters, history of collection. Inportance of studying
Comparative Fiqh. Great controversory among the Fiqh in implementatim of
ahkam of shariah. Life history of four imams, their curriculumn, famous followers
of the majhabs, their books (kitabs). Comparative discussion of different majhabs
on some mas‘alah: Niyat of wadu and gusl, their compulsion. Substitute Hajj.
Zakat for public welfare etc.
GED 2309: The Qur’anic Studies (3 Credits)

The holy Qur’an is not only guideline for the Muslim but it is a guideline for the
whole mankind. So, this course will give ideas on the holy Qur’an and its necessity
of revelation, preservation, types of verses and other basic knowledge related to the
holy Qur’an. It will also discuss the basic principles of Tafsir and Phonology of the
holy Qur’an. There will be few short Surahs (chapter) from the last part of the holy
Qur’an and it meaning and teachings in the course contents.
GED 2206: Health and Environment (3 Credits)
Environment and its factors; Signification and types of Biodiversity; structure and
function of Ecosystem; Energy flow through ecosystem; laws of Thermodynamic;
Biogeochemical cycle and its classification; Air, water, sound and noise pollution
and its remedial approach; Global environment movement: O3 (Ozone) layer
depletion, global warming, its effects and possible management; Natural resource
of world as well as Bangladesh and its sustainable development and management;
Several types of disease and its control; Alcohol having and smoking related
disease; Arsenic pollution and its magnitude of devastation allover Bangladesh and
its effect on human and possible remedial measured; Toxic and hazardous elements
their sustainable environment; Food and nutrients , fast food and its lethal risks.
IS 5214: Comparative Studies in Contemporary Tafsir (3 Credits)
This course aims at studying various contemporary schools of Tafsir on a
comparative basis. E.g. comparing the Egyptain Reformist School of Tafsir with
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those of the Indian Sub-Continent or the Northwest African Arab countries. Two
outstanding exegetes from different schools of tafsir will be selected for this
purpose: Rashid Rida and Abul A’la Maududi; Ibn Badies and Sheikh al Azhar
Shaltut; Syed Qutb and Shah Waliullah Dahlawi; Tantawi Jauhari and Jamaaludion
al-Qasimi. The framework for the study of each Mufassir’s ideas would be: his
ideas about society and its reform; political doctrines; the Shura, elections,
government and justice; education and its reform; Ijthad and Taqlid, reform of
scientific and spiritual sciences; unity of the Ummah.
This course has been designed to provide you with necessary skills and in-depth
knowledge required to work in this growing and sophisticated Islamic banking and
finance sector. Specifically the course will:
 Provide a rigorous, academically challenging and vocationally relevant
programme of postgraduate study, and provide graduates with the
appropriate advanced level skills and knowledge which will enable them to
contribute to the needs of the growing and sophisticated Islamic banking and
finance sector.
 Enable graduates to apply general banking requirements and the specific
requirements in providing Islamic Banking and Finance products and
services.
 Equip graduates with advanced level skills and understanding necessary to
effectively and efficiently perform tasks relevant to the organisation or
organisations involved with Islamic banking and finance services.
 Develop the intellectual ability to work effectively in teams and
independently, to evaluate critically, think creatively and communicate
effectively with respect to issues in general, commercial and Islamic banking
and finance; and to recognize good practice in the analysis, planning and
management of general, commercial and Islamic banking and finance
products and services.
 Develop an advanced level understanding of research methods and an
effective capability of applying advanced Islamic banking and finance
concepts and techniques to a wide range of general, commercial and Islamic
banking and finance problems.
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
 Develop knowledge and critical understanding of essential components of
Islamic finance theory and associated current research, and develop the
capability of applying both general and Islamic financial concepts and
principles to the analysis of corporate circumstances;
 Develop the capability of critical evaluation of the impact of market
behaviour on bank performance and organisational behaviour with reference
to Islamic bank products and services.
 Synthesise and critically evaluate recent and current literature on a wide
range of MSc Investment and Finance theories and issues in order to develop
and apply conceptual frameworks.
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 Develop and apply a strategy for the collection, analysis, critical evaluation
and interpretation of data.
 Work with others in making effective strategic and operational decisions
related to the management of an enterprise in a globally competitive, diverse
and dynamic environment.
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Chapter-03: Faculty of Arts & Humanities

1. Basic information of the program is as follows:

2. Introduction to the Program:

3. The proposed Curriculum Structure of the program:

No. Courses No. of Courses Credit Hours

4) The courses of the program are divided into four groups:

A. Departmental Required Fundamental Courses (5x3): 15 Credit Hours

B. University Required Interdisciplinary Courses

C. Core Courses (26x3): Credits: 78

C. Trimester-wise Course Distribution Policy (Proposed)

D. Major/Specialization Courses (any one of the Areas): 8x3=24 Credit Hours

Major in Al-Hadith (Any 8 Courses of the following):

Major in Islamic Finance and Banking: (Any 8 Courses of the following):

Major in Islamic Management & Leadership (Any 8 Courses of the following):

Major in Al-Qur’an: (Any 08 Courses of the Following)

ISH 4141 History of Hadith Literature 03

Major in Islamic Management & Leadership (Any 8 Courses of the following):

Course Code Course Title Credit

IS 3215: Comparative Fiqh (3 Credits)

IS 4212: Comparative Religions (Muqaranatul Adyan)

IS 4222: Da‘wah and Media (3 Credits)

GED 2309: The Qur’anic Studies (3 Credits)

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