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Introduction To The Study Of Islam

This course introduces the basic understanding of Islam, covering its origin, history, theology, and practices. It explores the social, political, and economic context of pre-Islamic Arabia, the life of Prophet Muhammad, and the development of Islamic thought. Additionally, the course examines the spread of Islam to Nigeria and its impact on Nigerian society, fostering judicious interaction with Muslims.

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195h
Study Time
13
Weeks
15h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
IslamQuranHadithShariaNigeria

Course Overview

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Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Introduction to Islam

2

Pre-Islamic Arabia

3

Life of Prophet Muhammad

4

Islamic Law (Sharia)

5

Islamic Schools of Thought

6

Islam in Nigeria

7

Muslim-Christian Relations

Total Topics7 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: General Introduction of Islam and the Life of the Prophet Muhammad

2h

Unit 1: General Introduction and Definition of Terms

2 study hours
  • •Define Islam, Muslim, Quran, Hadith, and Sharia.
  • •Explain the etymological meaning of Islam.
  • •Describe the context of Islam as a religion.
Week
2

Module 1: General Introduction of Islam and the Life of the Prophet Muhammad

2h

Unit 2: Pre-Islamic Arabia

2 study hours
  • •Explain the activities of the Byzantine empire.
  • •Provide an overview of Egypt's Christian view.
  • •Describe religious and cultural situation in Syria, Palestine and Iraq.
Week
3

Module 1: General Introduction of Islam and the Life of the Prophet Muhammad

2h

Unit 3: Religious Situation in Arabia

2 study hours
  • •Describe the religious situation in Arabia.
  • •Explain the lifestyle and polytheistic beliefs of the Arabs.
  • •Explain the place of orthodox Christianity in Arabian peninsula.
Week
4

Module 1: General Introduction of Islam and the Life of the Prophet Muhammad

2h

Unit 4: The Birth Of Muhammad

2 study hours
  • •Explain the Birth of Muhammad.
  • •Describe Muhammad's experience as a Youth and Adult.
  • •Explain Muhammad's family tree and his early childhood.
Week
5

Module 1: General Introduction of Islam and the Life of the Prophet Muhammad

2h

Unit 5: The Call And Mission Of Muhammad

2 study hours
  • •Explain the family life of Muhammad beginning with his marriage with Khadijah.
  • •Describe what led to his call at Mt. Hira.
  • •Explain his early preaching, which centered on al-tawhid.
Week
6

Module 2: Islamic Movement in Nigeria

2h

Unit 1: The Orthodox Caliphs

2 study hours
  • •Describe how Abubakar was elected as the first caliph.
  • •Highlight the contributions of Umar Ibn-Khatib to the expansion of Islam.
  • •Highlight the contribution of Uthman in the collation of the Quran.
Week
7

Module 2: Islamic Movement in Nigeria

2h

Unit 2: The Unayyad Dynasty (661-750ad)

2 study hours
  • •Describe how Muawiya seized power from Ali and his supporters.
  • •List the achievements of the Umayyads.
  • •Explain what led to their decline/fall.
Week
8

Module 2: Islamic Movement in Nigeria

2h

Unit 3: The Abbasid Dynasty (750-1254 Ad)

2 study hours
  • •Explain what led to the overthrow of the Umayyad dynasty by AL- Abbas.
  • •Describe the growth and development of the Abbasid rule.
  • •Enumerate the factors that led to the decline of the dynasty.
Week
9

Module 2: Islamic Movement in Nigeria

2h

Unit 4: Major Schools Of Thought In Early Islam

2 study hours
  • •Describe the history and the development of the Kharijite thought.
  • •Explain the position of the Murjiite on a grave sinner.
  • •Distinguish between the two divisions in Islam the Sunni and the Shiites.
Week
10

Module 2: Islamic Movement in Nigeria

2h

Unit 5: Islamic Culture and Practices

2 study hours
  • •Highlight the importance of the Quran.
  • •Explain the meaning of Hadith and its relevance.
  • •Explain the meaning of Sharia, its sources and its importance.
Week
11

Module 3: Islam In Nigeria And Its Encountered With Christianity

2h

Unit 1: The Early Beginning of Islam in Nigeria

2 study hours
  • •Trace the origin of Islam in Nigeria.
  • •Discuss the Muslims efforts at total Islamization of Nigeria.
  • •Examine the Islamic culture and syncretism in Nigeria.
Week
12

Module 3: Islam In Nigeria And Its Encountered With Christianity

4h

Unit 2: The Spread Of Islam To Nigeria

2 study hours
  • •Describe the spread of Islam to Nigeria.
  • •Describe the 1804 Jihad of Uthman Danfodio.
  • •Highlight and the Impact of Islam in Nigeria.

Unit 3: The 1804 Jihad Of Uthman Dan Fodio

2 study hours
  • •Describe the life and contribution of Uthman Dan Fodio in the spread of Islam in Nigeria and in Hausaland in particular.
Week
13

Module 3: Islam In Nigeria And Its Encountered With Christianity

4h

Unit 4: The Muslim and Christian Encounter in Nigeria

2 study hours
  • •Make a survey of early period of Muslims-Christians encounter in the Peninsular or Persian Gulf.
  • •Discuss the encounter of Muslims-Christians in medieval Europe and the crusades.
  • •Describe the modern encounter between Islam and Christianity.

Unit 5: The Impact Of Islam On Nigerian Society

2 study hours
  • •Explain the origin of Islam in Nigeria.
  • •Enumerate the benefits of Islam to the people of Nigeria.
  • •Give reasons why the adherents of Islam abandoned their religion for Islam.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create a timeline of key events in Islamic history from pre-Islamic Arabia to the present day.

2

Develop flashcards for key Islamic terms and concepts.

3

Compare and contrast the major schools of thought in Islam, focusing on their key differences.

4

Practice essay questions on the impact of Islam on Nigerian society.

5

Review all tutor-marked assignments and feedback.

6

Focus on understanding the core principles of Sharia and its application in daily life.

7

Create concept maps linking the life of Prophet Muhammad to the development of Islamic practices.

8

Study the historical context and motivations behind the 1804 Jihad of Uthman Dan Fodio.

9

Prepare to discuss the challenges and opportunities for Muslim-Christian dialogue in Nigeria.

10

Allocate specific study time for each module and unit, ensuring all content is covered.

11

Join online study groups to discuss challenging concepts and share insights.

12

Practice answering past exam questions under timed conditions to improve time management.

13

Prioritize understanding the key figures and events in the spread of Islam to Nigeria.

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