Islamic Studies Course
Comprehensive study of Islamic beliefs, jurisprudence, Prophet's biography and the rich history of Islamic civilization
Course Overview
Build a strong foundation in Islamic knowledge and spiritual understanding
What You'll Learn
- Six pillars of faith (Iman)
- Five pillars of Islam
- Islamic jurisprudence (Fiqh)
- Prophet Muhammad's life (Seerah)
- Islamic history and civilization
- Contemporary Islamic issues
Course Benefits
- Strong Islamic foundation
- Practical religious guidance
- Historical consciousness
- Spiritual development
- Community leadership skills
- Interfaith dialogue preparation
Core Study Areas
Four foundational pillars of Islamic education
Aqeedah
Fiqh
Seerah
Islamic History
Five Pillars of Islam
Fundamental practices that form the foundation of a Muslim's faith and practice
Shahada
Declaration of Faith
Salah
Prayer
Zakat
Charity
Sawm
Fasting
Hajj
Pilgrimage
Course Curriculum
Structured learning path for comprehensive Islamic education
Level 1: Foundation of Faith
3-4 months- Introduction to Islam
- Six Articles of Faith (Iman)
- Five Pillars of Islam
- Basic worship practices
- Islamic ethics and morality
Level 2: Prophetic Biography
4-5 months- Pre-Islamic Arabia
- Birth and early life of Prophet Muhammad
- First revelation and early Islam
- Persecution and migration (Hijra)
- Establishment of Islamic state in Medina
- Major expeditions and treaties
- Farewell Pilgrimage and death
Level 3: Islamic Jurisprudence
5-6 months- Sources of Islamic law
- Purification and prayer rulings
- Fasting and Hajj regulations
- Zakat calculations and distribution
- Marriage and family law
- Business and economic transactions
- Criminal law and justice
Level 4: Islamic History
4-6 months- Rightly-Guided Caliphs era
- Umayyad Dynasty (661-750 CE)
- Abbasid Dynasty (750-1258 CE)
- Islamic Golden Age achievements
- Crusades and Mongol invasions
- Ottoman Empire and later periods
- Modern Islamic movements
Level 5: Contemporary Issues
2-3 months- Islam in the modern world
- Islamic finance and banking
- Medical ethics in Islam
- Environmental stewardship
- Interfaith dialogue principles
- Muslim minorities worldwide
- Future challenges and opportunities
Five Imams of Islamic Schools of Thought
Founders of the major Islamic jurisprudence schools (Madhahib)
Imam Abu Hanifa
(699-767 CE)
Imam Malik ibn Anas
(711-795 CE)
Imam Muhammad al-Shafi'i
(767-820 CE)
Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal
(780-855 CE)
Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq
(702-765 CE)
Islamic Golden Age Achievements
Discover the remarkable contributions of Islamic civilization to human knowledge
Science & Medicine
Mathematics
Philosophy & Literature
Architecture & Arts
Meet Your Islamic Studies Instructors
Learn from qualified scholars with expertise in various Islamic sciences
Dr. Muhammad Khalil
Islamic Studies Professor
PhD in Islamic History with specialization in early Islamic period. 20+ years teaching Islamic Studies at university level.
Ustadh Omar Hassan
Fiqh & Aqeedah Scholar
Graduate of Al-Azhar University with expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and theology. Fluent in Arabic, English, and Urdu.
Begin Your Islamic Studies Journey
Build a comprehensive understanding of Islam with authentic knowledge and scholarly guidance