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Islamic Studies In West Africa

This course provides a comprehensive overview of Islamic Studies in West Africa, exploring the historical spread of Islam and the contributions of various scholars. It examines the roles of itinerant preachers, influential figures like 'Uthman dan Fodio, and the impact of colonialism on Islamic scholarship. The course also delves into Islamic thought, culture, and civilization within the West African context, covering topics from medieval Ghana to post-independence developments.

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208h

Study Time

13

Weeks

16h

Per Week

none

Math Level

Course Keywords

IslamWest AfricaScholarsIslamic ThoughtHistory

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

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

Spread of Islam in West Africa

2

Contributions of itinerant preachers and scholars

3

Role of 'Uthman dan Fodio

4

Muhammad Amin El-Kānemi

5

al-Hājj 'Umar al-Fūti

6

Abdullah ibn Fūdī

7

al-Maghīlī

8

Adam Abdullah al-Ilūri

9

Islamic scholarship under colonial rule

10

Islamic scholarship after political independence

Total Topics10 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

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

Module 1: Islam in West Africa

2h

Unit 1: The Emergence of Islam in West Africa

2 study hours

•Read Unit 1: The Emergence of Islam in West Africa.
•Understand the initial spread of Islam to Africa and West Africa.
•Identify ancient West African countries where Islam was established.
•Discuss the means through which Islam entered West Africa.

Week

2

Module 1: Islam in West Africa

2h

Unit 2: Composition of Islamic Thought

2 study hours

•Read Unit 2: Composition of Islamic Thought.
•Discuss why thinking should align with Islamic guidance.
•Give an account of the components of Islamic thought.
•Explain the beginning and reasons for Islamic thought in West Africa.

Week

3

Module 1: Islam in West Africa

2h

Unit 3: Emergence of Islam in Ancient Ghana, Mali and Songhai

2 study hours

•Read Unit 3: Emergence of Islam in Ancient Ghana, Mali and Songhai.
•Discuss the emergence of Islam in Medieval Ghana and Mali.
•Identify Malian rulers who contributed to the growth of Islam.
•Discuss the impact of Islamic thought in Ghana and Mali.

Week

4

Module 1: Islam in West Africa

2h

Unit 4: Emergence of Islam in Nigeria

2 study hours

•Read Unit 4: Emergence of Islam in Nigeria.
•Explain the initial spread of Islam to Nigeria.
•Describe the initial spread of Islam to Northern and Southern Nigeria.
•Identify ancient towns where Islam was established before colonial masters.

Week

5

Module 1: Islam in West Africa

2h

Unit 5: Factors Contributing to The Growth of Islam and Islamic Thought in West Africa

2 study hours

•Read Unit 5: Factors Contributing to The Growth of Islam and Islamic Thought in West Africa.
•Discuss major factors that contributed to the growth of Islam.
•Highlight other factors that aided the spread and growth of Islam.

Week

6

Module 2: Selected West African Arabic/Islamic Scholars and Their Contributions to Islamic Studies in West Africa

2h

Unit 1: ''Uthman Bn Muhammad Fudi and His Contribution to Islamic Thought in West Africa

2 study hours

•Read Unit 1: ''Uthman Bn Muhammad Fudi and His Contribution to Islamic Thought in West Africa.
•Discuss the biography of Shaykh ''Uthman bin Fudi.
•Discuss his contribution to Islam and its thought in West Africa.
•Outline works written by Shaykh ''Uthman bn Fudi.

Week

7

Module 2: Selected West African Arabic/Islamic Scholars and Their Contributions to Islamic Studies in West Africa

2h

Unit 2: Muhammad Al-Amin Bn Muhammad Nimka Al-Kanemi's Contribution to Islamic Thought In West Africa

2 study hours

•Read Unit 2: Muhammad Al-Amin Bn Muhammad Nimka Al-Kanemi's Contribution to Islamic Thought In West Africa.
•Discuss the life of Muhammad Al-Amin bin Muhammad Nimka Al-Kanemi.
•Explain how he acquired his military power.
•Highlight Al-Kanemi's contributions to Islamic thought in West Africa.

Week

8

Module 2: Selected West African Arabic/Islamic Scholars and Their Contributions to Islamic Studies in West Africa

2h

Unit 3: Al-Hajj 'Umar Al-Fūti and His Contribution To Islamic Thought In West Africa

2 study hours

•Read Unit 3: Al-Hajj 'Umar Al-Fūti and His Contribution To Islamic Thought In West Africa.
•Discuss the life of al-Hajj 'Umar al-Fūti.
•Explain how al-Hajj 'Umar al-Fūti contributed to Islamic thought in West Africa.

Week

9

Module 2: Selected West African Arabic/Islamic Scholars and Their Contributions to Islamic Studies in West Africa

2h

Unit 4: Abdullah Bn Fudi and His Contribution to Islamic Thought In West Africa

2 study hours

•Read Unit 4: Abdullah Bn Fudi and His Contribution to Islamic Thought In West Africa.
•Discuss the life of Abdullah bin Fudi.
•Count Abdullah bin Fudi's contribution to Islam and Islamic thought.
•Appraise the contents and features of Tazyin al-Waraqat of Abdullah bin Fudi.

Week

10

Module 2: Selected West African Arabic/Islamic Scholars and Their Contributions to Islamic Studies in West Africa

4h

Unit 5: Ibrahim Niass and His Contribution to Islamic Thought In West Africa

2 study hours

•Read Unit 5: Ibrahim Niass and His Contribution to Islamic Thought In West Africa.
•Write the biography of Shaykh Ibrahim Niass.
•Outline his contributions to Islam and Sufi scholarship.
•Discuss his contributions to Islamic thought in West Africa.

Unit 6: Adam Al-Iluriy and His Contribution To Islamic Thought in West Africa

2 study hours

•Read Unit 6: Adam Al-Iluriy and His Contribution To Islamic Thought in West Africa.
•Give an account of who 'Shaykh Adam Abdullah Al-Iluri' was.
•Discuss the contribution of Shaykh Adam Abdullah Al-Iluri' to Arabic/Islam thought in West Africa.
•Assess one of the Arabic Literary works of Shaykh Adam Abdullah Al-Iluri' written on Islam.

Week

11

Module 3: Contributions of Itinerant Preachers/ Scholars to Islamic Scholarship in West Africa Under The Colonial Rule and After Political Independence

2h

Unit 1: Al-Maghīlī and Ahmad Baba And Their Contributions To Islamic Thought In West Africa

2 study hours

•Read Unit 1: Al-Maghīlī and Ahmad Baba And Their Contributions To Islamic Thought In West Africa.
•Discuss the life of Muhammad bin Abdul-Karim al-Maghīlī and Ahmad Baba al-Timbukti.
•Outline the contributions of Muhammad bin Abdul-Karim al-Maghīlī and Ahmad Baba al-Timbukti to Islamic thought in West Africa.
•Describe the content of one of the Arabic literary works of Muhammad bin Abdul-Karim al- Maghīlī and Ahmad Baba al-Timbukti on Islam.

Week

12

Module 3: Contributions of Itinerant Preachers/ Scholars to Islamic Scholarship in West Africa Under The Colonial Rule and After Political Independence

2h

Unit 2: Islamic Scholarship in West Africa Under The Colonial Rule

2 study hours

•Read Unit 2: Islamic Scholarship in West Africa Under The Colonial Rule.
•Discuss the state of Islamic scholarship before the colonialists came into West Africa.
•Identify the form which Islamic education used to take in northern Nigeria before the arrival of colonial masters.
•Discuss the state of Islamic scholarship during the time of the colonial masters in West Africa and in Nigeria in particular.

Week

13

Module 3: Contributions of Itinerant Preachers/ Scholars to Islamic Scholarship in West Africa Under The Colonial Rule and After Political Independence

2h

Unit 3: Islamic Scholarship in West Africa After Political Independence

2 study hours

•Read Unit 3: Islamic Scholarship in West Africa After Political Independence.
•Discuss the state of Islamic scholarship in Nigeria after political independence.
•Explain the form which Islamic education took at the time of independence in Nigeria.
•Identify the only Arabic & Islamic Institute that survived the current of British educational system at the time of independence.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create a timeline of key events and figures in the spread of Islam in West Africa (Units 1-4).

2

Develop concept maps linking the contributions of different scholars (Module 2).

3

Compare and contrast the impact of colonialism on Islamic scholarship in different regions (Unit 2, Module 3).

4

Analyze primary source excerpts from the works of major scholars (e.g., al-Maghili, Ibn Fudi).

5

Practice essay questions on the factors contributing to the growth of Islam and its thought (Unit 5, Module 1).

6

Review all Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) and Self-Assessment Exercises (SAEs) thoroughly.

7

Focus on understanding the key concepts and figures from each module, rather than memorizing details.

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