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Islam’s Contributions To Civilization

This course explores Islam's significant contributions to civilization. It examines the roles of eminent Muslim figures in various fields, aiming to inspire contemporary scholars and students to contribute meaningfully to humanity's progress. The course covers civilization in pre-Islamic Arabia, Islam's attitude to research, and the golden age of Islamic civilization. It also addresses the decline of Islamic civilization and its contemporary relevance.

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40h
Study Time
13
Weeks
3h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Islamic CivilizationMuslim ContributionsGolden AgeIslamic HistoryArab Culture

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

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

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Concept of Civilization

2

Pre-Islamic Arabia

3

Islamic Golden Age

4

Medieval Islamic Science

5

Islamic Contributions to Literature

6

Decline of Islamic Civilization

Total Topics6 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 assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

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Historian

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Cultural Analyst

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Religious Scholar

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Archivist

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Museum Curator

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

EducationHistorical ResearchCultural HeritageReligious StudiesMuseums and Archives

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: CIVILIZATION IN THE PRE-ISLAMIC AND EARLY ISLAMIC PERIODS

2h

Unit 1: The concept of Civilization

2 study hours
  • •Define civilization and its characteristics.
  • •Explain the concept of Islamic civilization.
  • •Discuss the general characteristics of Islamic civilization.
Week
2

Module 1: CIVILIZATION IN THE PRE-ISLAMIC AND EARLY ISLAMIC PERIODS

2h

Unit 2: CIVILIZATION IN ARABIA PENINSULA BEFORE AND AFTER THE ADVENT OF ISLAM

2 study hours
  • •Describe the social, political, religious, and economic life of pre-Islamic Arabs.
  • •Discuss the effects of these activities on the people's lives.
  • •Compare pre-Islamic and Islamic civilizations in Arabia.
Week
3

Module 1: CIVILIZATION IN THE PRE-ISLAMIC AND EARLY ISLAMIC PERIODS

2h

Unit 3: Islam and its attitude to research and learning

2 study hours
  • •Discuss Islam's position on seeking knowledge.
  • •Explain the importance of libraries and bookshops to early Muslims.
  • •Discuss elementary and adult education systems under the Abbasids.
  • •Explain Islam's contributions to architecture, arts, and music.
Week
4

Module 1: CIVILIZATION IN THE PRE-ISLAMIC AND EARLY ISLAMIC PERIODS

2h

Unit 4: The Golden Age of Islamic civilization

2 study hours
  • •Explain the meaning of the golden period in Islamic history.
  • •Discuss how the Abbasids assumed the caliphate.
  • •Give a brief historical account of the caliphates of Hārun al-Rashīd and Al-Ma'amūn.
Week
5

Module 2: ISLAMIC CIVILIZATION AND MODERN RENAINSANCE

2h

Unit 1: Science in the medieval Islamic world

2 study hours
  • •Discuss Islam's position on science.
  • •Explain the relevance of science to civilization.
  • •Detail Islam's contributions to science, focusing on Al-Battānī.
Week
6

Module 2: ISLAMIC CIVILIZATION AND MODERN RENAINSANCE

2h

Unit 1: Science in the medieval Islamic world

2 study hours
  • •Continue detailing Islam's contributions to science, focusing on Al-Birūnī and Al-Khawārizmī.
  • •Understand their contributions to mathematics and other sciences.
Week
7

Module 2: ISLAMIC CIVILIZATION AND MODERN RENAINSANCE

2h

Unit 2: Medicine in medieval Islam

2 study hours
  • •Explain the meaning of medicine and its relevance to civilization.
  • •Detail Islam's contributions to medicine, focusing on Ali al-Tabarī.
Week
8

Module 2: ISLAMIC CIVILIZATION AND MODERN RENAINSANCE

2h

Unit 2: Medicine in medieval Islam

2 study hours
  • •Continue detailing Islam's contributions to medicine, focusing on Al-Rāzi and Ibn Sīna.
  • •Understand their contributions to medical practices and knowledge.
Week
9

Module 2: ISLAMIC CIVILIZATION AND MODERN RENAINSANCE

2h

Unit 3: Islamic contributions to Literature

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the importance of literary activities in Islam.
  • •Explain Al-Tabarī and Al-Mas'ūdī's contributions to literature.
  • •Discuss the role of 'The Arabian Nights' in promoting literature.
Week
10

Module 2: ISLAMIC CIVILIZATION AND MODERN RENAINSANCE

4h

Unit 4: Islamic contributions to Philosophy

2 study hours
  • •Define philosophy and mention great philosophers.
  • •Explain how Al-Kindi and Al-Fārābi contributed to civilization through philosophy.
  • •Understand the relationship between Islam and philosophy.

Unit 5: Islamic contributions to Technology

2 study hours
  • •Explore Islamic contributions to technology.
  • •Understand the role of technology in civilization.
  • •Identify key Muslim figures in technological advancements.
Week
11

Module 3: DECLINE OF ISLAMIC CIVILIZATION

2h

Unit 1: Islam in Africa

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the advent, spread, and impact of Islam in East, North, West and South Africa.
  • •Understand the historical context of Islam in different African regions.
Week
12

Module 3: DECLINE OF ISLAMIC CIVILIZATION

2h

Unit 2: Islam in Spain

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the advent of Islam in Spain.
  • •Explain how Islam impacted the people of Spain.
  • •Expatiate on the climax of Islamic civilization in Spain.
  • •Talk on how and what led to the decline of Islamic civilization in Spain.
Week
13

Module 3: DECLINE OF ISLAMIC CIVILIZATION

4h

Unit 3: Causes of the decline of Islamic civilization

2 study hours
  • •Summarize achievements in Muslim Spain.
  • •Explain Muslim leaders' activities leading to the decline of Islamic civilization.
  • •Explain how external aggressions affected Islamic civilization in Spain.
  • •Discuss Islamic civilization in the contemporary period.

Unit 4: Islamic civilization in the contemporary period

2 study hours
  • •Summarize the position of Islam after the colonial period.
  • •Explain the renaissance of Islam.
  • •Discuss the situation of education and science in the contemporary Islamic world.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create timelines of key events and figures in Islamic civilization.

2

Develop concept maps linking different areas of contribution (science, literature, philosophy).

3

Focus on understanding the causes and consequences of the decline of Islamic civilization.

4

Review the contributions of key Muslim scholars and their impact on the world.

5

Practice essay questions on the main themes of the course.

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