Islamic Studies/Islamiyat

O/A Level Islamic Studies/Islamiyat

The Concept of God (Tawhid)
- The Oneness of Allah
- Allah’s Names and Attributes
The Prophethood (Nubuwwah)
- The Role of Prophets in Islam
- The Finality of Prophethood with Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
- The Major Prophets (Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, Muhammad)
Angels (Mala’ika)
- The Belief in Angels and their Roles
The Day of Judgment (Akhirah)
- The Belief in Resurrection and Accountability
- Heaven (Jannah) and Hell (Jahannam)
Divine Books (Kutub)
- The Quran and the Earlier Scriptures (Torah, Psalms, Gospel)
- The Finality and Preservation of the Quran
Predestination (Qadar)
- Understanding God’s Decree and Free Will

Revelation of the Quran
- The Story of Revelation and the Role of Angel Jibril
- The Compilation of the Quran
The Structure of the Quran
- Surahs, Ayahs, and Themes
- The Makki and Madani Surahs
Key Themes in the Quran
- Oneness of God, Prophethood, Worship, Justice, Guidance for Humanity
Interpretation (Tafsir)
- Importance of Tafsir and Scholars in Explaining Quranic Verses

The Early Life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
- Birth, Childhood, and Early Life in Mecca
- The Revelation and First Revelation in the Cave of Hira
Prophethood and Challenges
- The Persecution of Muslims in Mecca
- The Migration (Hijra) to Medina
The Medina Period and Establishing the Muslim Community
- The Constitution of Medina and Relations with Other Communities
- The Battles of Badr, Uhud, and the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah
The Final Years and Death of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
- The Farewell Sermon and Last Pilgrimage

The Five Pillars of Islam
- Shahada (Faith): The Declaration of Faith
- Salah (Prayer): The Five Daily Prayers and their Importance
- Zakat (Charity): Obligatory Almsgiving and its Social Importance
- Sawm (Fasting): Fasting during Ramadan and its Spiritual Benefits
- Hajj (Pilgrimage): The Rituals and Significance of the Pilgrimage to Mecca
Importance of Worship in Islam
- The Role of Worship in Strengthening the Relationship with Allah
- Voluntary Acts of Worship (Nafl, Du’a, Dhikr)

Islamic Moral Teachings
- Respect for Parents, Neighbors, and Society
- Justice, Honesty, and Fairness in Islam
- The Concept of Good and Evil in Islam
Social and Family Ethics
- Rights and Duties in Marriage and Family Life
- The Status of Women in Islam
- Islamic Views on Inheritance, Property, and Wealth
Islamic Law (Shariah)
- The Sources of Islamic Law: The Quran, Hadith, Ijma’ (Consensus), Qiyas (Analogical Reasoning)
- The Major Legal Schools (Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi’i, Hanbali)

The Caliphate System
- The Four Rightly Guided Caliphs (Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, Ali)
- The Spread of Islam after the Prophet’s Death
The Umayyad and Abbasid Empires
- Contributions to Islamic Culture, Science, and Law
- The Golden Age of Islam and its Intellectual Legacy
The Split in Islam
- The Sunni and Shia Split and its Historical Roots
- Differences in Beliefs and Practices

The Quran as Guidance for Life
- The Quran’s Role as the Final Source of Guidance
- Themes: Justice, Mercy, Social Responsibility, Family, Law, Worship
Contextual Understanding of Quranic Verses
- Understanding Quranic Verses in Historical and Social Context
- Tafsir and the Role of Scholars in Interpretation
Key Surahs and their Relevance Today
- Detailed Study of Selected Surahs (Al-Fatiha, Al-Baqarah, Al-Ikhlas, etc.)

The Sources of Islamic Law
- The Quran, Hadith, Ijma’, and Qiyas
- The Role of Scholars in Interpreting Islamic Law
Islamic Legal Theory
- Shariah and its Application in the Modern World
- The Major Islamic Schools of Thought (Sunni and Shia Jurisprudence)
Islamic Law in Practice
- Criminal, Family, and Commercial Law in Islam
- Contemporary Issues and Islamic Perspectives on Modern Legal Systems

Free Seminar Online & Onsite
Free Seminar on Feb 3 To 16, 2025

Course Start
Feb 17, 2025