Islam and State

1. Define Islamic concepts such as Islam, Muslim, Quran, Hadith, and Sharia.
2. Describe the historical origin and beginnings of Islam.
3. Identify the teachings of major schools of thought in Islam.
4. Explain the Islamic concept of state and its theories.
5. Analyze the relationship between Islam and politics, secularism, power, democracy, and socialism.

13 weeks, about 28 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Introduction to Islam and the Life of the Prophet Muhammad

   • Unit 1: The Meaning and Definition of Islam · 2 hours

     Read the unit introduction to understand the scope and objectives.. Define Islam, Muslim, Quran, Hadith, and Sharia.. Explore Islamic culture and syncretism..

2. Week 2Module 1: Introduction to Islam and the Life of the Prophet Muhammad

   • Unit 2 History of Pre-Islamic Arabia · 2 hours

     Study the history of Pre-Islamic Arabia.. Focus on the Byzantine and Persian Empires.. Understand their influence on Arabian culture..

3. Week 3Module 1: Introduction to Islam and the Life of the Prophet Muhammad

   • Unit 3 Religious Situation in Arabia · 2 hours

     Examine the religious situation in Arabia before Islam.. Study polytheism, Orthodox Christianity, and Judaism.. Understand the influence of Judaeco-Christianity..

4. Week 4Module 1: Introduction to Islam and the Life of the Prophet Muhammad

   • Unit 4 The Birth and Mission of Muhammad · 2 hours

     Study the birth and mission of Muhammad.. Understand his family tree and early childhood.. Explore his experiences as a youth and adult..

5. Week 5Module 1: Introduction to Islam and the Life of the Prophet Muhammad

   • Unit 5 Prophethood and Prophets in Islam · 4 hours

     Explore the concept of prophethood and prophets in Islam.. Examine the qualities and functions of prophets.. Study prophetic messages and signs..

6. Week 6Module 1: Introduction to Islam and the Life of the Prophet Muhammad

   • Unit 6 Prophet Mohammad and other Prophets · 2 hours

     Study the lives of Prophet Mohammad and other prophets.. Compare their roles and messages.. Understand their significance in Islamic tradition..

7. Week 7Module 1: Introduction to Islam and the Life of the Prophet Muhammad

   • Unit 7 The Doctrines and Practices of Islam · 2 hours

     Study the doctrines and practices of Islam.. Understand the Quran, Hadith, and Sharia.. Explore the five pillars of Islam..

8. Week 8Module 2: Religious Movements and School of Thoughts in Islam

   • Unit 1 The Orthodox Caliphs · 2 hours

     Study the Orthodox Caliphs.. Understand their contributions and challenges.. Explore their role in early Islamic history..

9. Week 9Module 2: Religious Movements and School of Thoughts in Islam

   • Unit 2 The Unayyad Dynasty (661-750 AD) · 2 hours

     Study the Unayyad Dynasty.. Understand their achievements and decline.. Explore their impact on Islamic civilization..

10. Week 10Module 2: Religious Movements and School of Thoughts in Islam

    • Unit 3 The Abbasid Dynasty (750-1254 AD) · 2 hours

      Study the Abbasid Dynasty.. Understand their achievements and decline.. Explore their contributions to Islamic scholarship..

11. Week 11Module 2: Religious Movements and School of Thoughts in Islam

    • Unit 4 Major Schools of Thought in Early Islam · 2 hours

      Study the major schools of thought in early Islam.. Understand their teachings and differences.. Explore their influence on Islamic jurisprudence..

12. Week 12Module 2: Religious Movements and School of Thoughts in Islam

    • Unit 5 Islamic Sects and Movements in Nigeria · 2 hours

      Study Islamic sects and movements in Nigeria.. Understand their origins and beliefs.. Explore their impact on Nigerian society..

13. Week 13Module 2: Religious Movements and School of Thoughts in Islam

    • Unit 6 Current Trends in Islamist Ideology · 2 hours

      Study current trends in Islamist ideology.. Understand their motivations and goals.. Explore their impact on global politics..