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Modern Reform Movement

This course provides a comprehensive overview of modern reform movements within Islam. It explores the concept of *Tajdīd* and its historical development, examining the position of Islam and Muslims in 18th-century world politics. The course delves into the emergence of various reform movements, including the *Wahhābiyyah* and the Pan-Islamist movement of Al-Afghānī. It also analyzes the contributions of key figures such as Muhammad Abduhu, Uthman Dan Fodio, and Imām Ayatullah Al-Khomeini.

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208h
Study Time
13
Weeks
16h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
TajdīdReform MovementsIslamModernismPan-Islamism

Course Overview

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Course Difficulty

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

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Concept of Tajdīd

2

Islamic Reform Movements

3

Wahhābiyyah Movement

4

Pan-Islamism

5

Islamic Modernism

6

Islamic Revivalism

Total Topics6 topics

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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 assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

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International Relations Specialist

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

MODULE I: Modern Reform Movements in Islam

2h

Unit 1: The Concept of *Tajdīd* and its Development

2 study hours
  • •Define the concept of *Tajdīd*.
  • •Trace the origin and development of the term *Tajdīd*.
  • •Examine the concept linguistically and in light of the Qur'ān and Ḥadīth.
Week
2

MODULE I: Modern Reform Movements in Islam

2h

Unit 2: The Position of Islam and the Muslims in World Politics during the 18th Century

2 study hours
  • •Analyze the position of Islam and the Muslims in world politics during the 18th Century.
  • •Assess Islam during the period of its rapidly growing empire.
  • •Identify rival dynasties and competing capitals such as Baghdad, Cordoba, and Cairo.
Week
3

MODULE I: Modern Reform Movements in Islam

2h

Unit 3: Emergence of Reform Movements among the Muslims

2 study hours
  • •Investigate the evolution of reform movements among the Muslims.
  • •Trace the precedents of modern reform movements in Islam.
  • •Recognize what the process of revival and reform entail.
Week
4

MODULE I: Modern Reform Movements in Islam

2h

Unit 4: The *Wahhābiyyah*

2 study hours
  • •Investigate the origin of the *Wahhābiyyah* movement.
  • •Peruse the history of the movement.
  • •Know the doctrines of the *Wahhābiyyah*.
Week
5

MODULE I: Modern Reform Movements in Islam

2h

Unit 5: The Pan-Islamist Movement of Al-Afghānī

2 study hours
  • •Investigate the pan-Islamic programme of Sayyid Jamāl ad-Dīn al-Afghānī.
  • •Assess his religious reformist activities in the last quarter of the 19th century.
  • •See how he was able to harness Western science, technology and contemporary political principles, for reform and regeneration of Islamic religion.
Week
6

MODULE II: Movements Personalities/Group in Islam

2h

Unit 1: Muhammad Abduhu

2 study hours
  • •Examine Islamic modernism as advocated by Muḥammad 'Abduh in Egypt.
  • •Identify the aims and characteristics of 'Abduh's Islamic modernism.
  • •Discuss 'Abduh's contribution to modernity and his dynamic influences throughout the Muslim society.
Week
7

MODULE II: Movements Personalities/Group in Islam

2h

Unit 2: Hasan Riḍā and the *Sanūsiyyah*

2 study hours
  • •Study the evolution of the *Sanūsiyyah* movement.
  • •Look at the structure of the movement.
  • •Examine its activities within the context of the Sunni Islam.
Week
8

MODULE II: Movements Personalities/Group in Islam

2h

Unit 3: The Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt

2 study hours
  • •Review the history of the Muslim Brotherhood of Egypt.
  • •Examine its ideology and ideologues.
  • •Study its organizational structure.
Week
9

MODULE II: Movements Personalities/Group in Islam

2h

Unit 4: Uthman Dan Fodio

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the biography of Sheikh 'Uthmān Ibn Fūdī.
  • •Explain his teaching career.
  • •Enumerate the subject of 'Uthmān Ibn Fūdī's teaching.
Week
10

MODULE II: Movements Personalities/Group in Islam

2h

Unit 5: Ibrahim Niass and his contribution to Islamic thought in West Africa

2 study hours
  • •Study the life and legacy of Ibrahim Niass.
  • •Discuss his contribution to Islamic thought in West Africa.
  • •Analyze his impact on the spread of Islam in the region.
Week
11

MODULE II: Movements Personalities/Group in Islam

2h

Unit 6: Adam Al-Iluriy and his contribution to Islamic thought in West Africa

2 study hours
  • •Study the life and legacy of Adam Al-Iluriy.
  • •Discuss his contribution to Islamic thought in West Africa.
  • •Analyze his impact on the spread of Islam in the region.
Week
12

MODULE III: OTHER MUSLIM REFORMERS

2h

Unit 1: The Mahdi of Sudan

2 study hours
  • •Study the ideology of the Expected Mahdī in both Sunni and Shiite literature.
  • •Examine the case of the Sudanese Mahdīyyah (1881-1898).
  • •Highlight the distinctive features of the Sudanese Mahdīyyah.
Week
13

MODULE III: OTHER MUSLIM REFORMERS

2h

Unit 2: Sir Sayyid Ahmad Khan

2 study hours
  • •Write about the life and legacy of Sir Sayyid Aḥmad Khan.
  • •Discuss the modern reforms program and projects of Sir Sayyid Aḥmad Khan.
  • •Assess the educational reforms of Sir Sayyid Aḥmad Khan as a response to the British Imperialism in the context of Indian Subcontinent.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

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1

Create a timeline of key reform movements and figures discussed in the course.

2

Compare and contrast the ideologies of different reform movements.

3

Focus on understanding the historical context in which these movements emerged.

4

Prepare summaries of the key arguments and contributions of each reformer.

5

Practice essay questions that require you to analyze and synthesize information from different modules.

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