Islamic Studies

I. Introduction to Islam

• Concept of Islam
• Importance of Din in Human Life
• Difference between Din and Religion
• Distinctive Aspects of Islam
• Islamic Beliefs & its Impact on Individual & Society and the Fundamentals of Islam
• Islamic Worships: Spiritual, Moral and Social Impact

II. Study of Sirah of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as Role Model for:

• Individual
• Diplomat
• Educator
• Military Strategist
• Peace Maker

III. Human Rights & Status of Woman in Islam

• Human Rights and Status of Woman in Islam
• Dignity of Men and Women

IV. Islamic Civilization and Culture

• Meanings and the Vital Elements
• Role of Civilization in Development of Human Personality and Community
• Characteristics of Islamic Civilization:
  • Tawhid
  • Self-purification
  • Dignity of Man
  • Equality
  • Social Justice
  • Moral Values
  • Tolerance
  • Rule of Law

V. Islam and the World

• Impact of Islamic Civilization on the West and Vice Versa
• The Role of Islam in the Modern World
• Muslim World and the Contemporary Challenges
• Rise of Extremism

VI. Public Administration and Governance in Islam

• Concept of Public Administration in Islam
• Quranic Guidance on Good Governance
• Concept of Governance and its Applications in the light of Qur’an, Sunnah and Fiqh
• Governance Structure in Islam:
  • Shura
  • Legislation
  • Sources of Islamic Law
• Governance under Pious Khilafat
• Particular letters of Hazrat Umar (R.A) and Hazrat Ali (R.A) to different Authorities
• Responsibilities of Civil Servants
• System of Accountability (Hisbah) in Islam

VII. Islamic Code of Life

• Salient Features of:
  • Islamic System
  • Social System
  • Political System
  • Economic System
  • Judicial System
  • Administrative System
• Procedure of Ijma and Ijtihad