ISL245

LLM Al-Kalam and Development of Muslim in Firaq

Arts
200 level
1 credit unit
74 pages
9 units

This course, *Ilmu `l-Kalām* and Development of Muslim *Firaq*, explores the development of sectarian movements and their doctrines within Islam. It examines the roles of prominent theologians in shaping Muslim creed. The course covers theological principles, debates among early Muslim groups, and the emergence of rationalism and orthodoxy. Biographies of key theologians from various schools of thought are included, along with discussions on divine Unity and Justice, the nature of the *Qur'ān*, and eschatological beliefs.

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About this course

Difficulty: Intermediate
Study hours: 65 hours
Maths: None
Content: Theoretical
Practical work: No

How it is assessed

Assignments
Tutor marked assessments
Final examination

What you'll read

The real module and unit structure of ISL245, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.

Module 1 · Development of Muslim Firaq

Module 3 · AL – MU‘TA ZILAH AND AL – ASH‘ARIYYAH ) (the Mutazilites and the Ash‘arites)

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ISL245 · Unit 1 Definition and Origin of Islamic Theology

At the end of the course, you will write a final examination, which will constitute 70% of your final grade. The examination, which shall be on-line and last for two hours, shall consist of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) and Fill in The Blank Questions (FBQ).

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What you should be able to do

Explain the origin and development of Islamic theology.
Identify the fundamental theological principles in Islam.
Discuss the views of various schools of thought on theological issues.
Analyze the contributions of prominent Muslim theologians.
Compare and contrast different theological perspectives.
Understand the historical and political contexts of theological debates.

What it prepares you for

Careers

Religious Teacher
Islamic Scholar
Theologian
Researcher
Imam

Where it is applied

Religious Institutions
Educational Institutions
Research Organizations
Cultural Organizations
Non-profit Organizations

Where it gets hard

The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.

MODULE 3 AL – MU'TA ZILAH AND AL – ASH'ARIYYAH ) (the Mutazilites and the Ash'arites)
Unit 3: Ash'arism and Its Fundamental Doctrines
The intricate arguments about the relationship between God's attributes and His essence require careful logical reasoning and understanding of philosophical concepts.
MODULE 1: Development of Muslim Firaq
Unit 5: Extremist Shī'ites (Gulātush-Shī'ah)
The unit covers various extremist groups with complex theological positions, requiring careful attention to detail and nuanced understanding.

A suggested way through it

Suggested

13 weeks, about 65 hours in total. Yours will differ.

Week 1MODULE 1: Development of Muslim Firaq
- Unit 1: Definition and Origin of Islamic Theology · 5 hours
  Read the introduction to understand the definition and scope of Islamic Theology.. Identify theological points in the *Qur'ān*.. Understand the role of the *Şahābah* in the emergence of Islamic theology..
Week 2MODULE 1: Development of Muslim Firaq
- Unit 2: The Jabarites, the Qadarites, the Murjites and the Muslim Majority's Opinion on Predestination · 5 hours
  Identify the Jabarites and their views on predestination.. Identify the Qadarites and their views on predestination.. Understand the Muslim Majority's opinion on predestination.. Enumerate grave sins and their consequences..
Week 3MODULE 1: Development of Muslim Firaq
- Unit 3: The Kharijites (Khawārij) · 5 hours
  Trace the origin of the Kharijites.. Discuss the division of the Kharijites into sub-sects.. Highlight the political and theological doctrines of the Kharijites..
Week 4MODULE 1: Development of Muslim Firaq
- Unit 4: The Shī'ah · 5 hours
  Define Shiism and identify its main creeds.. Discuss the *Ithna'ashariyyah*, *Sab-'iyyah* and *Zaydiyyah* Shiite sub-sects.. Distinguish between the creeds of the various Shiite sub-sects..
Week 5MODULE 1: Development of Muslim Firaq
- Unit 5: Extremist Shī'ites (Gulātush-Shī'ah) · 5 hours
  Expound on the extremist *Shī'ah* groups.. Trace their origin and expose their extremism.. Discuss their history and pinpoint their location..
Week 6MODULE 3 AL – MU'TA ZILAH AND AL – ASH'ARIYYAH ) (the Mutazilites and the Ash'arites)
- Unit 1: The Emergence of the Mu'tazilah and Their Fundamental Doctrines · 5 hours
  Define Mutazilism.. Trace the origin of the Mutazilah movement.. Enumerate the fundamental doctrines of the Mutazilites.. Critically discuss the fundamental doctrines of the Mutazilites..
Week 7MODULE 3 AL – MU'TA ZILAH AND AL – ASH'ARIYYAH ) (the Mutazilites and the Ash'arites)
- Unit 2: The Prominent Mu'tazilites and More of their Views. · 5 hours
  Identify the renowned Mutazilites.. State the theological views of each of the prominent Mutazilites.. Appraise the validity of the viewpoints of the Mutazilites..
Week 8MODULE 3 AL – MU'TA ZILAH AND AL – ASH'ARIYYAH ) (the Mutazilites and the Ash'arites)
- Unit 3: Ash'arism and Its Fundamental Doctrines · 5 hours
  Define Ash'arism.. Trace the origin of the Ash'arites movement.. Enumerate the fundamental doctrines of the Ash'arites.. Critically discuss the fundamental doctrines of the Ash'arites..
Week 9MODULE 3 AL – MU'TA ZILAH AND AL – ASH'ARIYYAH ) (the Mutazilites and the Ash'arites)
- Unit 4: Biography of Al-Ash'arī and His Short Creed · 5 hours
  Identify three representatives of the orthodox school of Islamic theology.. Give a biographical account of al-Ash'arī.. Summarize al-Ash'arī's treatise on the Sunni creed..
Week 10MODULE 1: Development of Muslim Firaq
- Unit 1: Revision of Module 1 · 5 hours
  Review Module 1: Development of Muslim Firaq. Revise key concepts and doctrines.. Prepare for assignments..
Week 11MODULE 3 AL – MU'TA ZILAH AND AL – ASH'ARIYYAH ) (the Mutazilites and the Ash'arites)
- Unit 1: Revision of Module 3 · 5 hours
  Review Module 3: Al-Mu'tazilah and Al-Ash'ariyyah. Revise key concepts and doctrines.. Prepare for assignments..
Week 12Assignments and Revision
- Unit 1: Assignment and Forum Discussion · 5 hours
  Complete outstanding assignments.. Participate in online forums to discuss challenging topics.. Consult with tutor for clarification on difficult concepts..
Week 13Final Revision
- Unit 1: Final Revision · 5 hours
  Comprehensive course review.. Focus on key themes and concepts.. Final exam preparation..

Preparing for the exam

What to do

Create a timeline of the development of different Muslim sects.
Develop flashcards for key theological terms and concepts.
Compare and contrast the views of the Mu'tazilites and Ash'arites on major theological issues.
Practice answering essay questions on the contributions of prominent Muslim theologians.
Review the *Qur'ān*ic verses and *Ħadīth* passages cited in the course material to support different theological positions.

Questions students ask about this course

What is ISL245 about?

How many units does ISL245 have?

ISL245, LLM Al-Kalam and Development of Muslim in Firaq, has 9 units across 2 modules, over 74 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.

How many credit units is ISL245?

ISL245 carries 1 credit unit, at 200 level in Arts.

Is ISL245 hard?

ISL245 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical work.

How long does ISL245 take to study?

About 65 hours of study, spread across its 9 units.

How is ISL245 assessed?

ISL245 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.

What can I do with ISL245?

Religious Teacher, Islamic Scholar, Theologian, Researcher and Imam.