Islamic Studies In West Africa
- Arts
- 800 level
- 3 credit units
- 114 pages
- 14 units
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.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 208 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of ISL804, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- UNIT 1 ‘‘UTHMAN BN MUHAMMAD FUDI AND HIS CONTRIBUTION TO ISLAMIC THOUGHT IN WEST AFRICAPage 32
- UNIT 2 MUHAMMAD AL-AMIN BIN MUHAMMAD NIMKA ALKANEMI AND HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO ISLAMIC THOUGHT IN WEST AFRICAPage 41
- UNIT 3 AL-HAJJ ‘UMAR AL-FŪTI AND HIS CONTRIBUTION TO ISLAMIC THOUGHT IN WEST AFRICAPage 44
- UNIT 4 ABDULLAH BIN FUDI AND HIS CONTRIBUTION TO ISLAMIC THOUGHT IN WEST AFRICAPage 50
- UNIT 5 SHAYKH IBRAHIM NIASS AND HIS CONTRIBUTION TO ISLAMIC THOUGHT IN WEST AFRICAPage 58
- UNIT 6 SHAYKH ADAM ABDULLAH AL- ILURIY AND HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO ISLAMIC THOUGHT IN WEST AFRICAPage 64
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
ISL804 · UNIT 1: THE EMERGENCE OF ISLAM IN WEST AFRICA
SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION In a nutshell, ISL804: Islamic Studies in West Africa gives you an insight into the works of West African scholars in Islamic thought.
What you should be able to do
- Explain the beginning of Islam in Medieval Ghana, ancient Mali, and Nigeria.
- Explain the factors that contributed to the growth and development of Islam in West Africa.
- Describe at least five areas where Islam has contributed to general thought in West Africa.
- Outline the distinguishing features of Islamic culture.
- Enumerate at least four indigenous Muslim scholars who have engraved their footprints in Islamic thought in West Africa.
- Highlight, at least, three non- indigenous scholars' works in any of the Islamic field in West Africa.
- Discuss the effects of Western colonialism on Islamic thought in West Africa.
What it prepares you for
- Religious Affairs Analyst
- Islamic Studies Researcher
- Cultural Heritage Manager
- Teacher
- Imam
- Education
- Religious Organizations
- Cultural Institutions
- Government
- Research
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2: Selected West African Arabic/Islamic Scholars and Their Contributions to Islamic Studies in West Africa
Unit 5: Ibrahim Niass and His Contribution to Islamic Thought In West Africa
Complex Arabic poetry and Sufi concepts require advanced understanding of Arabic literature and Islamic mysticism.
- Module 3: Contributions of Itinerant Preachers/ Scholars to Islamic Scholarship in West Africa Under The Colonial Rule and After Political Independence
Unit 2: Islamic Scholarship in West Africa Under The Colonial Rule
Analyzing the impact of colonial policies on Islamic education requires understanding of historical context and socio-political dynamics.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 28 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Islam in West Africa
Unit 1: The Emergence of Islam in West Africa · 2 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 2Module 1: Islam in West Africa
Unit 2: Composition of Islamic Thought · 2 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 3Module 1: Islam in West Africa
Unit 3: Emergence of Islam in Ancient Ghana, Mali and Songhai · 2 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 4Module 1: Islam in West Africa
Unit 4: Emergence of Islam in Nigeria · 2 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 5Module 1: Islam in West Africa
Unit 5: Factors Contributing to The Growth of Islam and Islamic Thought in West Africa · 2 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 6Module 2: Selected West African Arabic/Islamic Scholars and Their Contributions to Islamic Studies in West Africa
Unit 1: ''Uthman Bn Muhammad Fudi and His Contribution to Islamic Thought in West Africa · 2 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 7Module 2: Selected West African Arabic/Islamic Scholars and Their Contributions to Islamic Studies in West Africa
Unit 2: Muhammad Al-Amin Bn Muhammad Nimka Al-Kanemi's Contribution to Islamic Thought In West Africa · 2 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 8Module 2: Selected West African Arabic/Islamic Scholars and Their Contributions to Islamic Studies in West Africa
Unit 3: Al-Hajj 'Umar Al-Fūti and His Contribution To Islamic Thought In West Africa · 2 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 9Module 2: Selected West African Arabic/Islamic Scholars and Their Contributions to Islamic Studies in West Africa
Unit 4: Abdullah Bn Fudi and His Contribution to Islamic Thought In West Africa · 2 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 10Module 2: Selected West African Arabic/Islamic Scholars and Their Contributions to Islamic Studies in West Africa
Unit 5: Ibrahim Niass and His Contribution to Islamic Thought In West Africa · 2 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 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 11Module 3: Contributions of Itinerant Preachers/ Scholars to Islamic Scholarship in West Africa Under The Colonial Rule and After Political Independence
Unit 1: Al-Maghīlī and Ahmad Baba And Their Contributions To Islamic Thought In West Africa · 2 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 12Module 3: Contributions of Itinerant Preachers/ Scholars to Islamic Scholarship in West Africa Under The Colonial Rule and After Political Independence
Unit 2: Islamic Scholarship in West Africa Under The Colonial Rule · 2 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 13Module 3: Contributions of Itinerant Preachers/ Scholars to Islamic Scholarship in West Africa Under The Colonial Rule and After Political Independence
Unit 3: Islamic Scholarship in West Africa After Political Independence · 2 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..
Preparing for the exam
- Create a timeline of key events and figures in the spread of Islam in West Africa (Units 1-4).
- Develop concept maps linking the contributions of different scholars (Module 2).
- Compare and contrast the impact of colonialism on Islamic scholarship in different regions (Unit 2, Module 3).
- Analyze primary source excerpts from the works of major scholars (e.g., al-Maghili, Ibn Fudi).
- Practice essay questions on the factors contributing to the growth of Islam and its thought (Unit 5, Module 1).
- Review all Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) and Self-Assessment Exercises (SAEs) thoroughly.
- Focus on understanding the key concepts and figures from each module, rather than memorizing details.
Questions students ask about this course
What is ISL804 about?
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.
How many units does ISL804 have?
ISL804, Islamic Studies In West Africa, has 14 units across 3 modules, over 114 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is ISL804?
ISL804 carries 3 credit units, at 800 level in Arts.
Is ISL804 hard?
ISL804 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.
How long does ISL804 take to study?
About 208 hours of study, spread across its 14 units.
How is ISL804 assessed?
ISL804 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with ISL804?
Religious Affairs Analyst, Islamic Studies Researcher, Cultural Heritage Manager, Teacher and Imam.