Syllabus

M. A. Islamic Studies
1 , 2nd, 3rd and 4th Semesters
st

Department of Arabic
School of Islamic Studies and Languages
BABA GHULAM SHAH BADSHAH UNIVERSITY
RAJOURI– 185234 (Jammu & Kashmir)
www.bgsbu.ac.in

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 Master of Arts (MA) in Islamic Studies

Program Outcomes (POs)

Islamic Studies is a subject which attempts to study the whole range of Islamic Civilization and
culture. Its main interests include, besides the religion of Islam, such topics as the socio-economic,
structure, development of various sciences and thought, cultural life, cosmology, mysticism,
literature and fine arts, and many other aspects of Islamic civilization.

PO 1 Program of M.A. Islamic Studies offers courses in history, culture, and civilization,
from pre-Islamic Arab culture to Islam in the modern age.

Knowledge Islamic religious sciences, like Quran, Hadith and Fiqh including the
PO 2 methodology of interpretation of Islamic Texts.

PO 3 Knowledge of origin and development of Muslim sects, and their contribution to

the development of various religious sciences from the early phase of Islam up to
the modern period.

PO 4 Knowledge of the Muslim contribution to various disciplines in Physical and

biosciences, technology and fine arts.

PO 5 Knowledge of origin and development of Scholastic theology, Kalam, and

philosophy including Muslims contribution to science, technology and fine arts
during the medieval period.

PO6 Compulsory knowledge of Arabic language for the students of Islamic Studies as
the essential tool for study of Islam.

PO7 In view if the recent developments in the Islamic world, the department of Islamic
studies has broadened its area of studies, and in addition to courses on West Asia
and North Africa, courses on central Asia and South Asia has also been introduced
under the title of Islam and Modern Age, and Muslim Reform Movements.

PO8 Modern Subjects like, Human Rights, Gender Studies, Islamic Economics and Islam
and Science form part of the postgraduate curriculum.

PO9 Students of Islamic Studies are provided authentic knowledge on Philosophy and
Essential teachings of Major World Religions including the Interfaith Dialogue.

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 Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

The program of Masters in Islamic Studies consists of 5 major areas of thrust namely a) Islamic
Religious Sciences (including study of Quran, Hadith and fiqh), b) the History of Islamic Civilization
from beginning to the present age, c) Allied Islamic Sciences like Ilm al Kalam, Muslim Philosophy
and Tasawwuf/ Mysticism d) Islam in modern world that includes development of Thinkers,
movements and trends and e) Subjects of contemporary relevance /importance like Islam and
Science, Gender Studies, Islamic Economics and Professional Ethics.

PSO 1 The student after completing MA Islamic Studies will have a clear concept of
Islamic Teachings contained in Pry Texts and the right approaches to their
interpretation.

Islam from its advent in early to present age has over the centuries faced many
PSO 2 challenges and process of interactions has brought out major changes in outlook
which the students will be able to appreciate after the completion of the course.

PSO 3 The monotheistic ideology of Islam faced challenge from Human thought and
critical inquiry of philosophy and science which was effectively responded through
process of Kalam and scholastic theology and now scientific theology as the time
demanded. The knowledge of this whole process encourages and prepares the
students to face and respond to the new questions with more ease and
confidence.

PSO 4 Islam after 1800 CE faced new challenges in the form of Industrial growth, science
and technology and the modern sociopolitical values like Democracy, secularism,
human rights etc that forced Muslim scholars to introspect and come forth with
appropriate responses not only to existing but even prospective issues. The
Students in this program are equipped with this necessary background knowledge
and correct methodology of response.

PSO 5 Islam has always been open to genuine demands of time in all ages and the
subject of contemporary relevance like economics, human rights, ethics and
gender studies have not only been adopted but enriched/augmented with Islamic
inputs, to update the outlook of the students to broader world view.

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 COURSE STRUCTURE

Semester I
Course Course Title Credits Distribution of Marks
Code
Sessional University Total
Assessment Examination
MIS-101 Introduction to Islamic Studies 4 40 60 100

MIS-102 History of Islamic Civilization: Origin 4 40 60 100

and Development (upto Khulafa-i
Rashidin)

MIS-103 Islamic Religious Sciences-I (Study of 4 40 60 100

Quran)

MIS-104 Islamic Religious Sciences-II (Study of 4 40 60 100

Hadith)

MIS-105 Proficiency in Arabic- I 2 20 30 50

Total 18 180 270 450

Semester II
Course Course Title Credits Distribution of Marks
Code

Sessional University Total

Core Courses:
Assessment Examination

MIS-201 History of Islamic Civilization (Umayyads 4 40 60 100

and Abbasids)

MIS-202 Islamic Religious Sciences III (Fiqh) 4 40 60 100

MIS-203 Ilm-al-Kalam and Muslim Philosophy 4 40 60 100

MIS-204 Proficiency in Arabic-II 2 20 30 50

MIS-205 Introduction to Islamic Religious 4 40 60 100

Sciences (Quran,Hadith,Fiqh)

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 Semester III
Course Course Title Credits Distribution of Marks
Code
Sessio University Total
nal Examination
Core Courses:
Assess
ment
MIS-301 History of Islamic Civilization in West Asia and 4 40 60 100
Africa
MIS-302 Islam in the Modern World: West Asia and 4 40 60 100
Africa (Thinkers, Trends & Movements)
MIS-303 Tasawwuf 4 40 60 100
MIS-304 Proficiency in Arabic-III 2 20 30 50
Complementary Choice Based Electives:
(Any one of the following)
MIS-305 Islamic Dawah 4 40 60 100
MIS-306 Islamic Economics and Finance 4 40 60 100
MIS-307 Islam and Science 4 40 60 100
MIS-308 Islam and Gender Studies 4 40 60 100
18 180 270 450

Semester -IV
Course Course Title Credi Distribution of Marks
Code ts
Sessional University Total
Core Courses:
Assessment Examination
MIS-401 Islamic Civilization in Indian Sub- Continent 4 40 60 100
MIS-402 Islam in Modern World ( South Asia): 4 40 60 100
Thinkers, Trends and Movements
MIS-403 Human Rights in Islam 4 40 60 100
MIS-404 Major World Religions 4 40 60 100
MIS-405 Proficiency in Arabic-IV 2 20 30 50
Total 18 180 270 450

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 SEMESTER I
COURSE STRUCTURE

Course Course Title Credits Distribution of Marks

Code
Sessional University Total
Assessment Examination
MIS-101 Introduction to Islamic Studies 4 40 60 100

MIS-102 History of Islamic Civilization: Origin 4 40 60 100

and Development (upto Khulafa-i
Rashidin)

MIS-103 Islamic Religious Sciences-I (Study of 4 40 60 100

Quran)

MIS-104 Islamic Religious Sciences-II (Study of 4 40 60 100

Hadith)

MIS-105 Proficiency in Arabic- I 2 20 30 50

Total 18 180 270 450

COURSE CODE: MIS-101

COURSE TITLE: Introduction to Islamic Studies

Maximum Marks: 100 University Examination: 60

Credits: 4 Sessional Assessments: 40
Duration of Examination: 3 Hours Minimum Marks: 24

Course Objectives (Cos)

CO 1 To introduce the students to the writing of the Orientalists and the

Muslim Response towards those writings.

CO 2 To trace the origin and development of Islamic Studies as an academic

subject on a global level

CO 3 To foster a harmonious relationship with the people of other faiths, while

working for the cause of global peace.

CO 4 To train the students to write academically and impartially on Islam and

other religions

CO 5 To unveil the contribution of Muslims in multiple fields of human

knowledge.

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 Syllabus
Unit-I
 Islamic Studies : Definition, Scope and Subject Matter
 Beginning and Early Development of Islamic Studies ( upto 1800)

Unit-II
 Development of Islamic Studies since 19th Century
 Major Centers / Institutions of Islamic Studies
Unit- III
 Orientalism: Definition, Background, Approach and Objectives of Orientalists
 Muslim Response to Orientalism
Unit-IV
 Development of Islamic Studies in Indian Subcontinent
 Contribution of non- Muslim Indians to Islamic Studies
Unit-V
Centers of Islamic Studies in India with special referenced to:
 Department of Islamic Studies, AMU; Department of Islamic Studies, Osmania
University
 Darul Uloom Deoband and Nadwatul Ulama, Lucknow

Note for Paper Setting:

The question paper will be divided into two sections. Section A will carry 10 compulsory, objective –
cum – short answer type questions, two from each Unit, each carrying 01 mark. Section B will have
10 questions, two from each unit. The student will attempt 01 question from each unit. Each
question will carry 10 marks.

Books Recommended:
1. Edward W. Said , Orientalism
2. Khurshid Ahmed, Islam and West
3. A.J Arberry , Oriental Essays
4. Noman Daniel, Islam Europe and Empite
5. M. Yusufuddin , Islamic Studies in World Universities
6. Abdul Rehman , Islam aurMustashriqin
7. NisarFarooqi , Sirat-I Rasul Allah aurMustashriqin
8. NajibAqiqi , Al- Mustashriqinwa’ l Islam
9. ZakariyaHashmi , Al Mustashriqinwa’l Islam

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 COURSE CODE: MIS-102
COURSE TITLE: History of Islamic Civilization: Origin and Development
(upto Khulafa -i Rashidin)

Maximum Marks: 100 University Examination: 60

Credits: 4 Sessional Assessments: 40
Duration of Examination: 3 Hours Minimum Marks: 24

Course Objectives (Cos)

CO 1 To acquaint the students with the background scenario in which Islam

originated and developed as an influential religion of the world.

CO 2 To make students familiarize with the polity of Islam developed on

Divine guidelines

CO 3 The nurture the thoughts of students to revisit the early phase of Islam
in order to analyze the later developments of Islamic history.

CO 4 To carry on the spirit of just governance as exemplified by Prophet and

his immediate followers

CO 5 To revive the spirit of God consciousness for a healthy moral life among
the students

CO 6 To link the students to the original and primary sources of the subject

Syllabus
Unit-I Arabia in Pre-Islamic Period
 Geographical situation of Arabia: A Brief Survey
 Tribal Society and Political conditions
 Religious Beliefs of Pre- Islamic Arabs
 Makkah as a religious and commercial Centre

Unit-II Prophet at Makkah

 Life of Muhammad ‫ ﷺ‬before Prophethood
 Revelation and Prophethood
 Dawah at Makkah: Major Events
 Migration to Madinah

Unit-III Prophet at Madina

 Prophet at Madinah: Establishment of Islamic Society
 Major Expeditions: (Badr, Uhud, Khandaq)
 Truce of Hudaibiyah and Conquest of Makkah
 Farewell Pilgrimage

Unit-IV The Pious Caliphate

 Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA); Biography
 Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA); Major Contributions

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  Hazrat Umar( RA); Biography
 Hazrat Umar( RA); Major Contributions

Unit-V The Pious Caliphate

 HazratUthman (RA); Biography
 HazratUthman (RA) Major Contributions
 Hazrat Ali (RA) ; Biography
 Hazrat Ali (RA); Major Contributions

Note for Paper Setting:

The question paper will be divided into two sections. Section A will carry 10 compulsory, objective –
cum – short answer type questions, two from each Unit, each carrying 01 mark. Section B will have
10 questions, two from each unit. The student will attempt 01 question from each unit. Each
question will carry 10 marks.
Books Recommended:
1. P.K. Hitti , A History of the Arabs
2. W.M. Watt., The Prophet and Mecca
3. P. M. Holt (ed.) The Cambridge History of Islam
4. S. Ameer Ali , The Sprit of Islam
5. S.A.Q. Husaini , The Arab Administration
6. J. Schacht, The Legacy of Islam
7. M. Siddiqi , Development of Islamic State and Society
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COURSE CODE: MIS-103

COURSE TITLE: Islamic Religious Sciences-I (Study of Quran)

Maximum Marks: 100 University Examination: 60

Credits: 4 Sessional Assessments: 40
Duration of Examination: 3 Hours Minimum Marks: 24

Course Objectives (Cos)

CO 1 A correct and deeper understanding of Quran which is essential

for knowledge of all aspect of Islam, may it be legal, scientific,
social or political developments.
CO 2 They will be introduced to the basic terminology used in the
Qur’an, the history of its collection and compilation.
CO 3 They will get acquainted with the correct methodology of
interpretation of this Sacred Book and notable Tafsir works in
different languages.
CO 4 The course includes the Quranic guidelines on basic, social,
political, ethical and economic teachings of human life.
CO 5 This will help students to have a first-hand practical knowledge
of the divine message removing myths and misconceptions
about Islam.

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 Syllabus

Unit-I The Holy Quran: Terminology& Concepts

 Wahi (Revelations) : Definition, types and preservation
 Compilation of Quran
 Different types of verses: Nasikh and Mansukh, Muhkamat and Mutashabihat
 Classification of Surahs; Makki,Madani, Tiwaal, Qisaar, Awsat

Unit-II: Ahkam al Quran (Broader Teachings of the Quran)

 Basic Teachings of Quran
 Social Teachings of Quran
 Political Teachings of Quran
 Economic Teachings of Quran

Unit-III: Study of Classical Tafsir Literature :

 Origin and development of Ilm al-Tafsir, Types of Tafasir
 A brief introduction of classical Tafsir Scholars and their Tafasir
a. Imam Tabri and Tafsir-i Tabari (Jamiah al-Bayan)
b. Allama Zamakhshari and his Tafsir (Al-Kashshaf)
c. Allama Qurtubi and Tafsir-i Qurtubi (Jamiah al-Ahkam)
d. Imam Ibn-i Kathir and Tafsir Ibn-i Kathir (Tafsir al Quran al-Azeem)
Unit-IV: Development of Urdu translations and Tafsirs
 A brief introduction to Urdu Tafsirs
a. Bayanul Quran (Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi)
b. Tafsir-i Sanayi (Maulana Sanaullah Amratsari)
c. Tarjumanul Quran (Maulana Abul Kalam Azad)
d. Tafhimul Quran (Maulana Abul Aala Mawdudi)

Unit-V Tafsir Literature in English

 Translation and Commentary of Holy Quran (Abdullah Yusuf Ali)
 The Message of Quran (Muhammad Asad)
 Tafsirul Quran (Abdul Majid Daryabadi)
 Noble Quran (Dr. Hilali & Muhammad Mohsin Khan)

Note for Paper Setting:

The question paper will be divided into two sections. Section A will carry 10 compulsory, objective –
cum – short answer type questions, two from each Unit, each carrying 01 mark. Section B will have
10 questions, two from each unit. The student will attempt 01 question from each unit. Each
question will carry 10 marks.
Books Recommended:
1. TaqiUthmani , Ulum al- Quran
2. Ahmed von Denfer Ulum al- Quran
3. Sabhi Salah, Ulum al Quran
4. Bilal Philips: Usul al Tafsir
5. AbulKalam Azad, Basic Concepts of Quran
6. Dr. Rafeeq Ahmed, Introduction to Quran
7. Abdul MaajidDaryabadi Tafsirul Quran
8. Muhammad Mohsin Khan, Noble Quran
9. Muhammad Asad, The Message of Quran
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 COURSE CODE: MIS-104
COURSE TITLE: Islamic Religious Sciences-II (Study of Hadith)
Maximum Marks: 100 University Examination: 60
Credits: 4 Sessional Assessments: 40
Duration of Examination: 3 Hours Minimum Marks: 24

Course Objectives (Cos)

CO 1 That the Qur’an is the embodiment of Divine message to humanity,

Hadith or Sunnah is the practical demonstration of the teachings
contained in the Divine Will.

CO 2 That None can afford to circumvent Hadith while trying to understand the
contents of Qur’an.

CO 3 The students will be made to understand the types of Hadith, the correct
methodology of Hadith analysis and the main corpus of Hadith literature.

CO 4 They will be better equipped to draw the correct and authentic guidance
from the primary texts.

Syllabus

Unit-I (Introduction to Hadith)

 Hadith: Meaning and concept
 Hadith and Sunnah
 Types of Hadith.

Unit II (Compilation of Hadith)

 Preservation of Hadith during the period of Prophet Muhammad ‫ﷺ‬.
 Compilation of Hadith under Umar ibn Abdul Aziz
 Place of Hadith in Islam

Unit III- Hadith and its Analysis

 Principles of Hadith Analysis
 Science of Asma al Rijal; A Brief Introduction
 Jarh wa Ta’dil

Unit IV - Important Hadith Collections: A Brief Overview

 Sahih Bukhari and Sahi Muslim
 Sunan Abu Dawud and Sunan Ibn Majah
 Sunan Nisai and Jamiah Tirmidhi

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Unit V Hadith Literature in Contemporary World
 Contribution of Nasiruddin Albani to Hadith literature
 Contribution of Indian scholars to Hadith Literature:
a. Mustafa Aizmi and Maulana Habibur Rahman Aizmi
b. Sheikh Yaqoob Sarfi and Anwar Shah Kashmiri

Note for Paper Setting:

The question paper will be divided into two sections. Section A will carry 10 compulsory, objective –
cum – short answer type questions, two from each Unit, each carrying 01 mark. Section B will have
10 questions, two from each unit. The student will attempt 01 question from each unit. Each
question will carry 10 marks.

Books Recommended:
1. TaqiUthmani , Ulum al- Quran
2. Ahmed von DenferUlum al- Quran
3. Sabhi Salah, Ulum al Quran
4. Bilal Philips: Usul al Tafsir
5. John Burton, An Introduction to the Hadith
6. Sabhi Salah, Mustalhat al Hadith
7. M.ZubairSiddiqi, Hadith Literature
8. M.M. Azmi, Study in Hadith Methodology and Literature
9. SubhiSalihUlum al- Hadith
10. Rafeeq Ahmed, Introduction to Hadith
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COURSE CODE: MIS-105
COURSE TITLE: Proficiency in Arabic- I

Credits: 2 Maximum Marks: 50 Minimum Marks: 12

University Examination: 30 Sessional Assessments: 20
Duration of Examination: 2 Hours

Course Objectives (Cos)

CO 1 The Students are expected to learn the basic grammatical points.

CO 2 Be able to translate and explain passages and portion from the prescribed
texts from Arabic into English.
CO 3 Be able to translate and explain passages and portion from the prescribed
texts from English into Arabic.
CO 4 They will also be able to use words into sentences, fill in the blanks and
answer questions given in the prescribed books.
CO 5 They will also be able to initiate day to day conversation in Arabic.

Syllabus
Unit-I Durus Al Lugha Al Arabiyyah Li Ghair al Natiqina Biha Part-I
 Lesson 01 -04 including all exercise
 Lesson 05 -08 including all exercise

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Unit-II Durus Al Lugha Al Arabiyyah Li Ghair al Natiqina Biha Part-I
 Lesson 9-12including all exercises
 Lesson 13-16 including all exercises
Unit-III Grammar
 Kalima and its kinds, Horoofi Shamsi and Qamari, Marfia and Nakera,
 Mubtada and Khabar, Al Maosoofwa al Sifa, Al Asmaul Mausoola, Al Zamaer,
 Horoofal Jar,Muzaf and Muzaf Ilaih, Al muzakkar wal Moannas, Jama Muzakkar al
Salim, Jam Muannas Salim, Jama al- Takseer, Asma ul Istifham
Note for Paper Setting:
The question paper will be divided into two sections. Section A will carry 6 compulsory, objective –
cum – short answer type questions, two from each Unit, each carrying 1 mark. Section B will have 6
questions, two from each unit. The student will attempt 1 question from each unit. Each question
will carry 8 marks (06+24=30).
Prescribed Book:
1. Duroosullugha al Arabiyyah, Dr. V Abdur Rahim, Islamic Foundation Cheeanai.

Recommended Books:
2. Al NahwulWadeh, Ali al Jarim, Danish Bookdepo, MatiaMahal, Delhi
3. KitabuNahw, Abdurrahman Amratsari, Danish Bookdepo, MatiaMahal, Delhi
4. KitabusSarf, Abdurrahman Amratsari, Danish Bookdepo, MatiaMahal, Delhi
5. Tohfatunnahw, tohfatussarf, SirajuddinNadvi, MarkaziMaktabaIslami, New Delhi
……..

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 Semester II
COURSE STRUCTURE

Course Course Title Credits Distribution of Marks

Code

Sessional University Total

Core Courses: Assessment Examinatio
n

MIS-201 History of Islamic Civilization 4 40 60 100

(Umayyads and Abbasids)

MIS-202 Islamic Religious Sciences III (Fiqh) 4 40 60 100

MIS-203 Ilm-al-Kalam and Muslim Philosophy 4 40 60 100

MIS-204 Proficiency in Arabic-II 2 20 30 50

COURSE CODE: MIS-201

COURSE TITLE: History of Islamic Civilization (Umayyads and Abbasids)
Maximum Marks: 100 University Examination: 60
Credits: 4 Sessional Assessments: 40
Duration of Examination: 3 Hours Minimum Marks: 24

Course Objectives (Cos)

CO 1 To involve the students to engage in this period of Islamic history for a deeper
understanding of evolution in different fields of knowledge like religious, political,
socio-economic, physical, and biological sciences.

CO 2 To make the students to acquire the comprehension of such aspects of knowledge

in that particular period of Islamic civilization.

CO 3 To assess the achievements of Umayyads and Abassids in the field of science, art,
and literature.

CO 4 To estimate the original contribution of the two great dynasties in the field of
polity and governance.

CO 5 To allow students to cherish the legacy left by the Muslims and to re-engage the
students in gauging the causes of fall of empires

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 Syllabus

Unit -I Ummayyads-I
 Establishment of Ummayyad Rule
 Expansion and Consolidation of Dynastic Rule Under:
a) Abdul Malik. b) Walid I c) Umar bin Abdul Aziz
 Later Ummayads

Unit -II Ummayyads -II

 I Society and Administration
 Ii Language and Literature
 Iii Causes of Downfall
Unit-III Abbasids-I
 Establishment of Abbasid Rule
 Prominent Abbasid Caliphs
a) Al Mansur b) Harun al-Rashid c) Al-Mamun
 Downfall of Abbasids
Unit-IV Abbasids-II
 Development of Art and Architecture.
 Development of Education, Science and Technology
 Social, Cultural and Administrative Development
Unit-V Islam in Spain
 Emergence and Expansion of Islam in Spain
 Development of Art, Architecture, Natural Sciences and Religious Sciences
 Downfall of Muslims in Spain
Note for Paper Setting:
The question paper will be divided into two sections. Section A will carry 10 compulsory, objective –
cum – short answer type questions, two from each Unit, each carrying 01 mark. Section B will have
10 questions, two from each unit. The student will attempt 01 question from each unit. Each
question will carry 10 marks (10+50=60).
Books Recommended:
 P.K. Hitti , A History of the Arabs
 Masud ul Hassan , History of Islam 2 Vols.
 P. M. Holt (ed.) The Cambridge History of Islam
 Esposito Jl, ed. The Oxford History of Islam.
 S. Ameer Ali , The Sprit of Islam
 S.A.Q. Husaini , The Arab Administration
 J. Schacht, The Legacy of Islam
 M. Siddiqi , Development of Islamic State and Society
 Sarwat sawulat, Millat Islamia ki Mukhtasar Tarikh.

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 COURSE CODE: MIS-202
COURSE TITLE: Islamic Religious sciences-III (Fiqh)
Maximum Marks: 100 University Examination: 60
Credits: 4 Sessional Assessments: 40
Duration of Examination: 3 Hours Minimum Marks: 24

Course Objectives (Cos)

CO 1 The fact that the Qur’an and Hadith provide the broader guidelines for personal
and socio-political life of Muslims and the Islamic Law or Fiqh emanates from
these primary sources.
CO 2 An understanding of the Islamic Legal terminology and principles of Islamic
Jurisprudence (Usul al Fiqh).
CO 3 Introduction to appreciation of different interpretations and development of
different schools of thought/ sects in Islam.
CO 4 Thus the course on Fiqh is expected to equip the students with requisite
knowledge of the basic principles of Islamic Law and their application with
changing circumstances.

Syllabus
Unit –I:
 Fiqh: Definition and Scope
 Origin and Development
 Significance and Principals (Usul-al-Fiqh)
Unit- II: Source of Islamic Law
 Nature and Importance of Islamic Law
 Primary Sources of Islamic Law: Qur’an and Hadith
 Secondary Sources: Istihsan, Masalaha, Istidlal, Urf etc.
Unit-III: Important Schools of Fiqh: Main characteristics
 Hanafi and Maliki Schools
 Shafi’i and Hanbali Schools
 Jafari School
Unit-IV: Ijtihad and Taqlid
 Ijtihad: Meaning types and Prerequisites
 Taqlid: Meaning, early development and scope
 Ijtihad in Modern Times Scope and Significance
Unit-V: Main Characteristics of Islamic Law
 Family Law
 Criminal Law
 Constitutional & International Law

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Note for Paper Setting:
The question paper will be divided into two sections. Section A will carry 10 compulsory, objectives –
cum – short answer type questions, two from each Unit, each carrying 01 mark. Section B will have
10 questions, two from each unit. The student will attempt 01 question from each unit. Each
question will carry 10 marks.
Books Recommended:
 Ahmad Hasan, Early Development of Islamic Jurisprudence
 J. Schacht , Origin of Mohammadan Jurisprudence
 Abdur Rahim , Mohammadan Jurisprudence
 H.H. Hassan: An Introduction to Islamic Law
 N.J. Coulson, A History of Islamic Law
 M. Hamidullah , The Schools of Islamic Jurisprudence

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COURSE CODE: MIS-203

COURSE TITLE: Ilm al-Kalam and Muslim Philosophy
Maximum Marks: 100 University Examination: 60
Credits: 4 Sessional Assessments: 40
Duration of Examination: 3 Hours Minimum Marks: 24

Course Objectives (Cos)

CO 1 To acquaint students with the writings of Muslim philosophers who not only imbibed
the philosophy of Greeks, but equally enriched it with fresh insights.
CO 2 To know about the intellectual awakening of Europe and the West for it owes much
to the former.
CO 3 To generate the spirit of Islamic philosophy among the students.
CO 4 To accustom the students with the cosmopolitan outlook of Islam that was displayed
in the 11th century period of Islamic History.
CO 5 To make the students to be familiarized with the approach and methodology of
Muslim philosophers

Syllabus

Unit I- Early Scholastic Thought

 Quranic Perspective on Philosophy
 Beginning of Scholastic Discourse
 Interaction with Greek Thought
Unit II- Ilm al Kalam
 Origin and Characteristics
 Early Development – Jabariyah and Qadariyah
 Important Trends in Kalam
a) Mu’tazillah
b) Ashariah and Maturidiah
c) Aqidat al-Tahawiyyah: An Overview

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Unit III- Early Muslim Philosophers-I
 Al Kindi
 Al Farabi
 Ibn Sina
Unit IV- Early Muslim Philosophers-II
 Ibn Maskwaih
 Ibn Tufayl
 Ikhwan as-Saffa
Unit V- Muslim Response to Philosophy
 Imam Abu Hanifah, Imam Malik, Imam Shafie and Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal
 Imam Abu Hamid al-Ghazzali and Ibn Rushd
 Ibn Taimiyyah

Note for Paper Setting:

The question paper will be divided into two sections. Section A will carry 10 compulsory, objective –
cum – short answer type questions, two from each Unit, each carrying 01 mark. Section B will have
10 questions, two from each unit. The student will attempt 01 question from each unit. Each
question will carry 10 marks (10+50=60).
Books Recommended:
 W.M. Watt , The Formative Period of Islamic Thought
 A.J. Arberry , Revelation and Reason in Islam
 D.B. MacDonald , Development Muslim Theology
 Shibli Nomani, Ilm al –Kalam
 Rafiabadi, Dr. HN, Muslim Philosophy and Science
 T.J.De Boer, The History of Philosophy in Islam
 M.M. Sahrif , A History of Muslim Philosophy
 Saeed Sheikh, Studies in Muslim Philosophy
 Oliver Leaman, A History of Islamic Philosophy
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COURSE CODE: MIS-204
COURSE TITLE: Proficiency in Arabic- II

Credits: 2 Maximum Marks: 50 Minimum Marks: 12

University Examination: 30 Sessional Assessments: 20
Duration of Examination: 2 Hours

Course Objectives (Cos)

CO 1 The Students are expected to learn the basic grammatical points.

CO 2 Be able to translate and explain passages and portion from the prescribed texts
from Arabic into English.
CO 3 Be able to translate and explain passages and portion from the prescribed texts
from English into Arabic.

CO 4 They will also be able to use words into sentences, fill in the blanks and answer
questions given in the prescribed books.
CO 5 They will also be able to initiate day to day conversation in Arabic.

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 Syllabus
Unit-I Grammar from Al- Qiratul Wadiha Part-II
‫انقراءة انىاضحت انجزء انثاوي‬
 Lesson No 01 -13
 Lesson No 14-27
 Lesson No 28-41
Unit-II Translation and Explanation of Text From: Qasasun Nabiyeen Part –I
‫قصص انىبيييه انجزء األول‬
 Lesson No 17-24
 Lesson No 25-32
 Lesson No 33-41

Unit-III Memorization and Translation of the following Surahs:

‫ سىرة انىاس‬،‫ سىرة انفهق‬،‫سىرة اإلخالص‬
‫ سىرة انههب سىرة‬،‫ سىرة انىصر‬،‫ سىرة انكافرون‬،‫سىرة انكىثر‬
‫ سىرة انماعىن‬،‫ سىرة قريش‬،‫انفيم‬

Note for Paper Setting:

The question paper will be divided into two sections. Section A will carry 6 compulsory, objective –
cum – short answer type questions, two from each Unit, each carrying 1 mark. Section B will have 6
questions, two from each unit. The student will attempt 1 question from each unit. Each question
will carry 8 marks (06+24=30).
Prescribed Book:
6. Al-qiratul Wadeha,by Wahiduz Zaman Kairanavi, Part II
7. Qasasun Nabiyeen, by Maulana Abul Hasan Ali An Nadvi, Part I

Recommended Books:
 Duroosullugha al Arabiyyah, Dr. V Abdur Rahim, Islamic Foundation Cheeanai.
 Al Nahwul Wadeh, Ali al Jarim, Danish Bookdepo, Matia Mahal, Delhi
 Kitabu Nahw, Abdurrahman Amratsari, Danish Bookdepo, Matia Mahal, Delhi
 Kitabus Sarf, Abdurrahman Amratsari, Danish Bookdepo, Matia Mahal, Delhi
 Tohfatunnahw, tohfatussarf, Sirajuddin Nadvi, Markazi Maktaba Islami, New Delhi

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 COURSE CODE: MIS-205 (CBCS Elective)
COURSE TITLE: Introduction to Islamic Religious Sciences
Maximum Marks: 100 University Examination: 60
Credits: 4 Sessional Assessments: 40
Duration of Examination: 3 Hours Minimum Marks: 24
Course Objectives (Cos)
The Students undergoing different courses are offered this choice based elective subject, with objective that
they will have a clear perception of Islamic principles and guidelines particularly on interpretation and
deduction of Islamic Rules from primary texts according to changing circumstances.

CO 1 It is expected to acquaint them with a clearer and deeper knowledge of Islam.

CO 2 They will be introduced to the Qur’an and the Hadith forming the primary texts of Islam
that contain broader guidelines for mankind.
CO 3 They will get acquainted to different approaches and methodologies of interpretation of
primary texts.
CO 4 The principles of Islamic Jurisprudence as essential for students and scholars form a part of
this course.
Syllabus
UNIT I: Mustalahat and Concepts
 Wahi, Jama’ wa Tadwin
 Nasikh and Mansukh
 Muhkamat and Mutashabihat
UNIT II: Tafsir of the Quran
 Tafsir: Meaning and Sources
 Early Development
 Introduction to Tafasir of Zamakhshari and Ibn Kathir
UNIT III: Hadith
 Meaning and Place of Hadith in Islam
 Early Compilation (Tadwin) of Hadith
 Introduction to Mu’atta of Malik
UNIT IV: Usul al-Hadith
 Hadith and Sunnah
 Hadith Analysis: Riwayah wa Dirayah, Asma al-Rijal, and Jarah wa Ta’dil
 Types of Hadith
UNIT V: Fiqh
 Definition, Importance and early Development
 Sources of Islamic Law: The Quran, the Sunnah, Ijma’ and Qiyas
 Ijtihad and Taqlid
Note for Paper Setting:
The question paper will be divided into two sections. Section A will carry 10 compulsory, objective – cum –
short answer type questions, two from each Unit, each carrying 01 mark. Section B will have 10 questions, two
from each unit. The student will attempt 01 question from each unit. Each question will carry 10 marks
(10+50=60).
Recommended Books:
 Taqi Usmani, Ulum al-Quran
 Bilal Philips, Usul al-Tafsir
 M. M. Taqi Amini, Fiqh islami ka Tarikhi Pas Manzar
 Saleh Sabih, Ulum al-Hadith
 Bilal Philips, Usul Al-Hadith

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 Semester III
COURSE STRUCTURE

Course Course Title Credits Distribution of Marks

Code
Sessio University Total
nal Examinatio
Core Courses: Asses n
smen
t
MIS-301 History of Islamic Civilization in West Asia 4 40 60 100
and Africa
MIS-302 Islam in the Modern World: West Asia and 4 40 60 100
Africa (Thinkers, Trends & Movements)
MIS-303 Tasawwuf 4 40 60 100
MIS-304 Proficiency in Arabic-III 2 20 30 50
Complementary Choice Based Electives:
(Any one of the following)
MIS-305 Islamic Dawah 4 40 60 100
MIS-306 Islamic Economics and Finance 4 40 60 100
MIS-307 Islam and Science 4 40 60 100
MIS-308 Islam and Gender Studies 4 40 60 100
18 180 270 450

COURSE CODE: MIS-301

COURSE TITLE: History of Islamic Civilization in West Asia and Africa
Maximum Marks: 100 University Examination: 60
Credits: 4 Sessional Assessments: 40
Duration of Examination: 3 Hours Minimum Marks: 24
Course Objectives (Cos)
CO 1 Introducing students of Islamic Studies to the historical background of the
developments like advancement in sciences and technology that took place during
this phase of Muslim history (13th to the 20th centuries)

CO 2 Changes in the outlook of Islamic civilization during the second millennium of history
CO 3 The role of some mighty empires of West Asia and Africa as Ottoman and Fatimid
empires respectively in the creation and preservation of knowledge.

CO 4 Study of the challenges faced by the Muslim empires with the dawn of the 19th
century

CO 5 Constitutional developments and beginning of democratization of the polity

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 Syllabus
Unit I- Ottomans
 Rise and Development of Ottomans
 Social and Educational Institutes
 Fall of Ottomans
Unit II- Contribution of Ottomans
 Scientific and Literary Achievements
 Tanzimat Reforms, Young Turks and Constitutional Movement.
 Milet System and Role of Ulamas
Unit III- Persian Dynasties
 Safavids- Transformation of Persian Society
 Qajars- Begining of Modernisation and Response
 Pahalvi- Transformation from Monarchy to Dictatorship, white Revolution and Foreign
Intervention.
Unit IV- Medieval Egypt
 Fatimids- Establishment
 Ayyubids- Role of Salah ud din Ayyubi
 Mamluks- Consolidation of Ummah
Unit V- Modern Egypt
 Conquest of Egypt by Napoleon and His Impact
 Muhammad Ali Pasha and His Reforms
 British Conquest and Urabi Uprising
Note for Paper Setting:
The question paper will be divided into two sections. Section A will carry 10 compulsory, objective –
cum – short answer type questions, two from each Unit, each carrying 01 mark. Section B will have
10 questions, two from each unit. The student will attempt 01 question from each unit. Each
question will carry 10 marks (10+50=60).
Books Recommended:
 P.K. Hitti , A History of the Arabs
 Masud ul Hassan , History of Islam 2 Vols.
 P. M. Holt (ed.) The Cambridge History of Islam
 Esposito Jl, ed. The Oxford History of Islam.
 Shaw,SJ, History of Ottoman Empire and Modern Turkey
 S.A.Q. Husaini , The Arab Administration
 J. Schacht, The Legacy of Islam
 M. Siddiqi , Development of Islamic State and Society
 Sarwat sawulat, Millat Islamia ki Mukhtasar Tarikh.

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 COURSE CODE: MIS-302
COURSE TITLE: Islam in the Modern World: West Asia and Africa
(Thinkers, Trends & Movements)
Maximum Marks: 100 University Examination: 60
Credits: 4 Sessional Assessments: 40
Duration of Examination: 3 Hours Minimum Marks: 24
Course Objectives (Cos)

CO 1 To acquaint the students with the concept of Ijtihad in Islam

CO 2 Introducing the students with the terms like Islah, Tajdid, etc that are embodied
in the primary texts of Islam i.e. Qur’an and Hadith

CO 3 Methods and methodologies of revival and reform in Islam

CO 4 Different movements, ideologies, and ideologues that originated in West Asia like
Wahabi, Sannusi, Jadidi, that had a remarkable impact on the later legacy of
Islamic movements.

Syllabus

Unit I- Revival and Reform –I

 Basic Concepts: Islah, Tajdid, Nahdah, Intifadah, Islamic Order and Divergence and
Convergence, Tawatur and Change
 Muhammad bin Abdul Wahab – Thought and Movement
 Sheikh Ali al- Sanusi- Movement and Characteristics
Unit II- Revival and Reform –II
 Jamal ud Din Afgani- Thought and Impact
 Sheikh Muhammad Abduh- Reformist and Educational Thought
 Rashid Rida- Thought and contribution
Unit III- Modern Thinkers and Trends-I
 Sheikh Hasan al Banna- Thought and Movement
 Syed Qutb- Contributions
 Namik Kamal and Zia Goklap
Unit IV- Modern Thinkers and Trends-II
 Jadidi Movement
 Badi Uz Zaman Saed Nursi
 Abdullah al Harari- Contribution to Hadith Literature
Unit V- Modern Thought in Iran
 Ali Sharaiti- Contribution to social Thought
 Murtadha Mutahari- Thought
 Imam Khomeini and Iranian Revolution 1979
Note for Paper Setting:
The question paper will be divided into two sections. Section A will carry 10 compulsory, objective –
cum – short answer type questions, two from each Unit, each carrying 01 mark. Section B will have
10 questions, two from each unit. The student will attempt 01 question from each unit. Each
question will carry 10 marks (10+50=60).

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Books Recommended:
 H.A.R. Gibb, Modern Trends in Islam
 Adams Charles, Islamic Modernism in Egypt
 J.L. Esposito, Resurgent Voices in Islam
 Mazharuddin Siddiqui, Modern reformist Thought in the Muslim World
 M. Mutahhri, Islamic Movement in 20th Century
 Hunter, Shirin T. (Ed.) ‘Reformist Voices of Islam’
 W.C. Smith , Islam in Modern History
 Fazlur-Rehman, Revival and Reform in Islam
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COURSE CODE: MIS-303

COURSE TITLE: Tasawwuf
Maximum Marks: 100 University Examination: 60
Credits: 4 Sessional Assessments: 40
Duration of Examination: 3 Hours Minimum Marks: 24

Course Objectives (Cos)

CO 1 Islamic spirituality/Tasawwuf draws its building blocks from the Islamic primary
texts in the form of terms like Tadabbur, Taffakur, Tazkiyyah, etc.
CO 2 They will be introduced to the development of different Sufi Orders and schools.
CO 3 Acquaintance will be provided to students as to how Tasawwuf has contributed
to world peace and harmony among different faiths.

CO 4 The students through the aid of this paper will thus be acquainted with the basic
concept of Tasawwuf, its development over the centuries and its contemporary
relevance.

Syllabus
Unit I- Origin and Development
 Basic Concepts-
o Iman, Ikhlkas, Taqwa, Zuhd, Tazkiyyah, Ihsan, Tauba, Sabr, Shukr
 Meaning and concept of Tasawwuf
 Early Development of Tasawwuf
Unit II- Early Trends in Tasawwuf
 Hasan Basari: Life and Teachings
 Rabiyah Basari: Life and Teachings
 Junaid Baghdadi: Life and Teachings
Unit III- Sufi Silsilahs (Orders).
 Emergence of Sufi Orders (silsilahs)
 Chief Characteristics of Major Sufi Orders
 Doctrine of Wahdat al Wajud and Wahdat al Shuhud
Unit IV- Later Trends in Tasawwuf
 Major Texts of Tasawwuf: Kashf al Mahjub and Awarif ul Ma’arif
 Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani and Khawaja Moin ud Din Chisti
 Sheikh Shihab ud Din Suharwardi and Sheikh Bahauddin Naqashbandi

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Unit V- Spirituality in Islam
 Spirituality: Meaning & Concept
 Auliaullah in the light of Primary Islamic Texts
 Concept of Al-Riqaq in Hadith Literature
Note for Paper Setting:
The question paper will be divided into two sections. Section A will carry 10 compulsory, objective –
cum – short answer type questions, two from each Unit, each carrying 01 mark. Section B will have
10 questions, two from each unit. The student will attempt 01 question from each unit. Each
question will carry 10 marks (10+50=60).
Books Recommended:
 A.J. Arberry , Sufism
 R.A. Nicholson , The Mystics of Islam
 R.A. Nicholson, Studies in Islamic Mysticism
 J.S. Trimingham , The Sufi Orders in Islam
 Abdul Haq Ansari, Tasawwuf and Shariah ( Urdu)
 Sayyid Husayn Nasr, Ed. Islamic Spirituality
 Farida Khanam: “A Simple Guide to Sufism”
 Ibn Taimya, “ Al-Furqan Baina Aulia ul Rehman wa Aulia ul Shaitan”
 Imam Ghazali, “Makashfat ul Qulub”
 Sayyid Ahmed Shahid, “Abkaat”
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COURSE CODE: MIS-304

COURSE TITLE: Proficiency in Arabic- III

Credits: 2 Maximum Marks: 50 Minimum Marks: 12

University Examination: 30 Sessional Assessments: 20
Duration of Examination: 2 Hours

Course Objectives (Cos)

CO 1 The Students are expected to learn the basic grammatical points.
CO 2 Be able to translate and explain passages and portion from the prescribed texts
from Arabic into English.
CO 3 Be able to translate and explain passages and portion from the prescribed texts
from English into Arabic.
CO 4 They will also be able to use words into sentences, fill in the blanks and answer
questions given in the prescribed books.
CO 5 They will also be able to initiate day to day conversation in Arabic.

Syllabus
Unit-I Grammar from Al- Qiratul Wadeha Part-III
‫انقراءة انىاضحت انجزء انثانث‬
 Lesson No 01 -10
 Lesson No 11-20
 Lesson No 21-30

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Unit-II Translation and Explanation of Text From: Qasasun Nabiyeen Part –II
‫قصص انىبيييه انجزء انثاوي‬
 Lesson No 1-07
 Lesson No 08-14
 Lesson No 15-22

Unit-III Memorization and Translation of the following Surahs:

25---1 ‫سىرة انىىر مه اآليت رقم‬
46—26 ‫سىرة انىىر مه اآليت رقم‬
64 -47 ‫سىرة انىىر مه اآليت رقم‬

Note for Paper Setting:

The question paper will be divided into two sections. Section A will carry 6 compulsory, objective –
cum – short answer type questions, two from each Unit, each carrying 1 mark. Section B will have 6
questions, two from each unit. The student will attempt 1 question from each unit. Each question
will carry 8 marks (06+24=30).
Prescribed Book:
8. Al-qiratul Wadeha,by Wahiduz Zaman Kairanavi, Part III
9. Qasasun Nabiyeen, by Maulana Abul Hasan Ali An Nadvi, Part II

Recommended Books:
 Duroosullugha al Arabiyyah, Dr. V Abdur Rahim, Islamic Foundation Cheeanai.
 Al Nahwul Wadeh, Ali al Jarim, Danish Bookdepo, Matia Mahal, Delhi
 Kitabu Nahw, Abdurrahman Amratsari, Danish Bookdepo, Matia Mahal, Delhi
 Kitabus Sarf, Abdurrahman Amratsari, Danish Bookdepo, Matia Mahal, Delhi
 Tohfatunnahw, tohfatussarf, Sirajuddin Nadvi, Markazi Maktaba Islami, New Delhi
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COURSE CODE: MIS-305 (Elective)

COURSE TITLE: Islamic Dawah
Maximum Marks: 100 University Examination: 60
Credits: 4 Sessional Assessments: 40
Duration of Examination: 3 Hours Minimum Marks: 24
Course Objectives (Cos)
CO 1 To familiarize the students with ideals of Dawah as practiced by the Prophet and his
companions

CO 2 To awaken and sustaining the spirit of cooperating with the good and opposing the
evil

CO 3 To reintroduce the Islamic values in modern world not only as a social necessity but
an obligation after the finality of Prophethood.

CO 4 To infuse the spirit among the students through which they rise to voice against evil
and work for the causes of peace, justice, equality, and freedom

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 Syllabus
Unit I - Islamic Dawah
 Meaning and Scope
 Importance, Aims and Objectives
 Ways and Means
Unit II- Dimensions of Islamic Dawah
 Qualities of Dai’
 Dawah among Muslims
 Dawah among Non Muslims
Unit III- Contemporary Approaches
 Salafiyyah Movement
 Ikhwanul Muslimun and Jamat-i islami
 Tablighi Jamat
Unit IV- Contemporary Prospects-I
 Contemporary Prospects of Dawah
 Consideration of Human Psychology
 Dawah in Pluralistic State
Unit V- Contemporary Prospects-II
 Dawah and Adab al-Ikhtilaf (Ethics of Disagreement)
 Communication Skills In Dawah
 Errors in Dawah Methodology
Note for Paper Setting:
The question paper will be divided into two sections. Section A will carry 10 compulsory, objective –
cum – short answer type questions, two from each Unit, each carrying 01 mark. Section B will have
10 questions, two from each unit. The student will attempt 01 question from each unit. Each
question will carry 10 marks (10+50=60).
Recommended Books:
i. Arnold, T.W, Teaching of Islam
ii. Islahi, M.A. Ahsan, Dawat-i-Din aur usks Tariqa-i-kar
iii. ISlahi, Sadduruddin, Muslims and Dawah and Islam
iv. Nadvi, S.A. Hassan, Life and Mission of Maulana Ilyas
v. Nadvi, Masud Alam, Hindustan ki Pehli Islami Tehrik
vi. Siddique, Maulana M, Maslak-i-Ahl-i-Hadith Aur iske Bunyadi Masail

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COURSE CODE: MIS-306 (Elective)
COURSE TITLE: Islamic Economics and Finance
Maximum Marks: 100 University Examination: 60
Credits: 4 Sessional Assessments: 40
Duration of Examination: 3 Hours Minimum Marks: 24

Course Objectives (Cos)

CO 1 To aware the students about preserving and using the natural and human
resources judiciously

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 CO 2 To introduce the students the basic terminology used in Islamic economics as
Ba’iah, Tijarah, Iktisab, infaq, etc.

CO 3 To explicate to the students the demerits of Riba i.e. interest based banking

CO 4 To introduce to them the Islamic ideals of investment and share as Musharak,

Mudarabah, etc

CO 5 To acquaint them some of the banks working with Islamic ideals as Islamic
Development Bank Saudi Arabia, Al Ameen Finance and Investment Corporation
India, Islamic Investment Bank Pakistan, Amanah Mutual Funds Trust U.S.A,
Grameen Bank Bangladesh, etc

Syllabus
Unit I- Islamic Economic System- Concepts and Components
i. Basic Concepts: Bai‘ah, Tijarah, Riba’, Rahn, Iktisab, Infaq
ii. Ownership in Islam- Private and Public
iii. Production and Distribution- Islamic Perspective
Unit II - Financial Law and Financial Contracts
i. Islamic Financial Law- Sources and Relevance
ii. Partnership based Contracts:
A) Wakalah
B) Kafalah
C) Wadi‘ah
iii. Approved Forms of Bai‘ah- Finance and Investment
Unit III - Islamic Banking
i. Banking and its Early Development
ii. Features of Islamic Banking
iii. Monetary Policy under Riba’ Free System
Unit IV - Major Islamic Financial Institutes-I
i. Islamic Development Bank Saudi Arabia
ii. Al Ameen Finance and Investment Corporation India
iii. Islamic Investment Bank Pakistan
Unit V- Major Islamic Financial Institutes-II
i. Amanah Mutual Funds Trust U.S.A
ii. Grameen Bank Bangladesh
iii. Contemporary Muslim World- Socio Economic Challenges.
Note for Paper Setting:
The question paper will be divided into two sections. Section A will carry 10 compulsory, objective –
cum – short answer type questions, two from each Unit, each carrying 01 mark. Section B will have
10 questions, two from each unit. The student will attempt 01 question from each unit. Each
question will carry 10 marks (10+50=60).
Recommended Books:
1. Lockkgard,F, Islamic Taxation in the Classical Period, Copanhengan, 1950
2. Manzoor, N, Islamic Economics: A Welfare Approach, Adam Publishers, Delhi
3. Muslihudin, M, Banking and Islamic Law, Adam Pub. Delhi
4. Mansuri, M.T, Islamic Law of Contracts and Business Transactions, Delhi, 2006
5. Qureshi, A.I. Islam and The Theory of Interest, Kitabbhavan, Delhi

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 6. Roberts, R The Social Laws of Quran, Leiden, 1980
7. Tuma, E.H. Early Arab Economics Policies, Karachi, 1965
8. Yousuf, S. M, Justice in Islam, Kitabbhavan, Delhi

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COURSE CODE: MIS-307(Elective)
COURSE TITLE: Islam and Science
Maximum Marks: 100 University Examination: 60
Credits: 4 Sessional Assessments: 40
Duration of Examination: 3 Hours Minimum Marks: 24
Course Objectives (Cos)
CO 1 To aware the students about the Qur’an account of nature and natural
phenomenon

CO 2 Nature (Afaq) as the symbol of God’s existence and design

CO 3 Contribution of Muslim scientists in different fields of scientific knowledge

CO 4 Inspiring students to carry on the legacy of such Muslim scientists and

intellectuals to carve out their place in the modern world

CO 5 To encourage the students trace their missing links and re-engage themselves
with their own lost property with more conviction and vigor.

CO 6 To ascertain the role of Muslim scientists towards the welfare of humanity as a

whole

Syllabus
Unit I— A Survey of Quranic Verses Related to:
 The Universe
 The Origin of Life
 Embryology and Environment
Unit II—Islam and Science- An Introduction
 Islam and Science- An Introduction
 Islamic Concept of Knowledge and its Sources
 Objectives of Knowledge in Islam
Unit III – Contribution of Muslims in the field of Science (8th to 13th Centuries C.E)
 Jabir ibn Hayan and Ibn Musa al Khawarizmi
 Muhammad ibn Zakariya al Razi and Ibn Baytar
 Abul Qasim al Zahravi and Ibn Sina
Unit IV-- Contemporary Muslim Scientists – Contributions
 Dr. S.Z Qasmi and Harun Yahya
 Syed Hussayn Nasr and Dr Abdul Qadir Khan
 A.P.J. Abul Kalam Azad and Syed Waqar Ahmad Hussaini
Unit V—Scientific Pursuit in Muslim Centers
 The Islamic World Academy of Science and Association of Muslim Scientists and Engineers
 Islamic Organisation of Medical Sciences
 Muslim Association for the Advancement of Science

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Note for Paper Setting:
The question paper will be divided into two sections. Section A will carry 10 compulsory, objective –
cum – short answer type questions, two from each Unit, each carrying 01 mark. Section B will have
10 questions, two from each unit. The student will attempt 01 question from each unit. Each
question will carry 10 marks (10+50=60).

Recommended Books:
 Arnold, T.W, A Legacy of Islam
 Hussaini, S.W.A, Islamic Science
 Iqbal, Muzafar, Science and Islam
 Khan, Majid Ali, Islam on Origin and Evolution of Life
 Nasr, S.H, Science and Civilization in Islam
 Sardar Zia Al-Din, Arguments for Islamic Sciences
 Shah, Dr Naseem Ahmad, Islamic Technology: An Illustrated History (Urdu)
 Saud, Muhammad, Islamic and Evolution of Science

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COURSE CODE: MIS-308 (Elective)
COURSE TITLE: Islam and Gender Studies
Maximum Marks: 100 University Examination: 60
Credits: 4 Sessional Assessments: 40
Duration of Examination: 3 Hours Minimum Marks: 24
Course Objectives (Cos)
CO 1 To elucidate the students, the concept of gender as enshrined in Qur’an and
Sunnah.

CO 2 The status of women in early Islamic period and the the later developments with
the passage of time

CO 3 To critically evaluate the claims that allege Islam as the suppressor of women

CO 4 To bring in the actual Islamic teachings contained in the Islamic primary texts
regarding women

CO 5 The course has been introduced for students to have a deeper insight into the
Islamic teachings to be brought forth and tested through the touchstone of
truth

CO 6 The course is expected to develop analytical ability among the students, making
them more confident rather than apologetic

Syllabus
Unit I- Women in Islam
 Concept of Gender in Islam
 Status of Women in Islam
 Women in Early Islamic Society

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 Unit II- Role of Women in Islam
 Social and Political Role of Women
 Educational Role of Women
 Economic Role of Women
Unit III- Social Institutes
 Institution of Marriage, Its Sanctity and Importance
 Rights of Men and Women towards each other
 Duties of Men and Women towards each other
Unit IV- Women in Contemporary Muslim World
 Muslim Women in the West
 Muslim Women in India, Pakistan and Iran
 Muslim Women in Saudi Arabia and Turkey
Unit V- Feminism in West
 Background of the emergence of Feminist Discourse in the West
 Some Prominent Feminist Movements
 Muslim Response to Feminism:
a) Maryam Jameela
b) Suraya Batool Alvi
c) Zainab al Alwani
Note for Paper Setting:
The question paper will be divided into two sections. Section A will carry 10 compulsory, objective –
cum – short answer type questions, two from each Unit, each carrying 01 mark. Section B will have
10 questions, two from each unit. The student will attempt 01 question from each unit. Each
question will carry 10 marks (10+50=60)

Recommended Books:
 Ahmad, Anees, Women and Social Justice
 Ahmad, prof Khurshid, Family Life in Islam
 Asmai, Sarwat Jamal, Aurat, Magrib Aur Islam
 Jameela, Maryam, Islam and Western Society
 Maududi, S Abul Ala, The Laws of Marriage and Divorce in Islam
 Siddique, M.M, Women in Islam
 Umari, S Jalaluddin, Rights of Muslim Women: A Critique of the Objections

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 Semester –IV
COURSE STRUCTURE

Course Course Title Cred Distribution of Marks

Code its
Sessional University Total
Core Courses: Assessment Examinatio
n
MIS-401 Islamic Civilization in Indian Sub- 4 40 60 100
Continent
MIS-402 Islam in Modern World ( South Asia): 4 40 60 100
Thinkers, Trends and Movements
MIS-403 Human Rights in Islam 4 40 60 100
MIS-404 Major World Religions 4 40 60 100
MIS-405 Proficiency in Arabic-IV 2 20 30 50
Total 18 180 270 450

COURSE CODE: MIS-401

COURSE TITLE: Islamic Civilization in Indian Subcontinent

Maximum Marks: 100 University Examination: 60
Credits: 4 Sessional Assessments: 40
Duration of Examination: 3 Hours Minimum Marks: 24
Course Objectives (Cos)
Since India has contributed immensely in the development and consolidation of Muslim culture and
civilization as also the progress in various fields of knowledge. The paper is thus integrated into the
course with the objectives as:

CO 1 Helping students to get an insight into the chronology of Muslim rule in India in the
development of Islamic art, architecture, and Muslim civilization.
CO 2 Contribution of Muslim to the Indian economy and political administration
CO 3 The contribution of Indian scholars to the development of Islamic sciences
particularly Tasawwuf, and its contemporary relevance for a peaceful co-existence
is brought to fore in this paper.
CO 4 Resistance against the occupation of British
Syllabus
Unit I- Advent of Islam
 Early Indo Arab Relations
 Arab Advances in Sindh and its Impact
 Socio, Political and Religious Conditions of Indian Sub-Continent on the eve of
Emergence of Islam

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Unit II- Ghaznavids and Ghaurids
 Muhammad Ghaznavi- Invasion and Impact
 Muhammad Gauri- Consolidation of Muslim Rule
 Patronage of Art, Culture, and Education
Unit III- Delhi Sultanate
 Establishment of Sultanate and Important Dynasties
 Political Theory and Administration
 Development of Education, Art, Architecture and Economy
Unit IV- Mughal India
 Establishment of Mughal Rule in India
 Social, Religious and Political Policy
 Development of Art, Architecture, Education and Downfall of Mughals
Unit V- Evaluation of Muslim Resistance to British Imperialism
 Muslim on the Eve of British Imperialism
 Muslim Response to British Imperialism
a) Hyder Ali & Tipu Sultan b ) Sayyid Ahmed Barelvi c). Faradhi Movement
 Revolt of 1857
Note for Paper Setting:
The question paper will be divided into two sections. Section A will carry 10 compulsory, objective –
cum – short answer type questions, two from each Unit, each carrying 01 mark. Section B will have
10 questions, two from each unit. The student will attempt 01 question from each unit. Each
question will carry 10 marks (10+50=60).
Books Recommended:
 Aziz Ahmed , Studies in Islamic Culture in the Indian Environment
 S.A. H. Nadwi , Hindustani Musalman
 A Rashid , Society and Culture in Medieval India
 Tara Chand , Influence of Islam in Indian Culture
 Masud ul Hassan , History of Islam 2 Vols.
 P. M. Holt (ed.) The Cambridge History of Islam
 Esposito Jl, ed. The Oxford History of Islam.
 Sarwat sawulat, Millat Islamia ki Mukhtasar Tarikh.

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COURSE CODE: MIS-402
COURSE TITLE: Islam in the Modern World: South Asia
(Thinkers, Trends & Movements)
Maximum Marks: 100 University Examination: 60
Credits: 4 Sessional Assessments: 40
Duration of Examination: 3 Hours Minimum Marks: 24

Course Objectives (Cos)

Man can’t afford to live in air-tight compartments and human thought has developed over the
centuries as a result of interaction of different cultures, civilizations and ideologies. The modern
world particularly after 18th century posed new challenges to the traditional Islamic thought to which
the worthy Muslim scholars responded positively. In this backdrop the paper has been
included in the course:

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 CO 1 Through this course the students will be acquainted with the different
movements and ideologies emerging in the South Asia in response to the
Western challenges of science and technology as well as the modern social
values like freedom, democracy, equality and human rights which in fact are
rooted in Islam itself.

CO 2 Analyzing the social and political conditions of India with the dawn of modernity

CO 3 The approaches adopted by South-Asian Muslim scholars to the challenges that

posed threat to the Islamic identity
CO 4 Highlighting the contribution of prominent Muslim scholars to the revival of
Islamic Ideals and values.

Syllabus
Unit I- Islam and Modernism
 Concept of Modernity in Western Thought
 Islamic Revivalism and Modernism
 Contemporary Muslim Discourse
Unit II- Reform Movements
 Shah Wali Ullah
 Ahli Hadith Movement
 Barelvi Movement of Ahmad Raza Khan
Unit III- New Trends in Islamic Thought
 Aligarh Muslim University and Jamia Millia Islamia
 Darul Uloom Deoband
 Nadwat ul-Ulama
Unit IV- Thoughts and Movements of 20th Century-I
 Sir Muhammad Iqbal
 Shibli Naumani
 Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
Unit V- Thoughts and Movements of 20th Century-II
 Tablighi Movement-
 Jamat-i Islami
 Role of Ulamas in Freedom Struggle
Note for Paper Setting:
The question paper will be divided into two sections. Section A will carry 10 compulsory, objective –
cum – short answer type questions, two from each Unit, each carrying 01 mark. Section B will have
10 questions, two from each unit. The student will attempt 01 question from each unit. Each
question will carry 10 marks (10+50=60)
Books Recommended:
 G.N. Jalbani, Teaching of Shah Waliullah Dehlawi
 Aziz Ahmed , Islamic Modernism in India and Pakistan
 W.C. Smith, Modern Islam in India
 Dr.S.M. Iqbal , Reconstruction of Religious Thoughts in Islam
 S.A.A Mawdudi, Muslman aur Mawjuda Siyasi Kashmakash
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 COURSE CODE: MIS-403
COURSE TITLE: Human Rights in Islam

Maximum Marks: 100 University Examination: 60

Credits: 4 Sessional Assessments: 40
Duration of Examination: 3 Hours Minimum Marks: 24
Course Objectives (Cos)

CO 1 This paper has been included in the course in order to allow the students to
explore the basis human rights in the Qur’an and as upheld by Prophet (SAAS)
through his Sunnah.

CO 2 The paper also exposes students to the secular organizations advocating human
rights.

CO 3 The students would be able to compare the human rights as prescribed by

religion as Islam, and world secular organizations like IHRO, Amnesty
International, etc
CO 4 To scrutinize the evils of authoritarianism (religious, political, economic, or any
other), tribalism, racism, sexism, slavery or anything else that prohibits or inhibits
human beings from actualizing the Qur'anic vision of human destiny

CO 5 To make the students to update with the campaign of advocacy of restoration of

human rights in the contemporary world

Syllabus
Unit – I Human Rights in General Context
 Meaning and Importance
 Origin, Development, Nature and Scope
 The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948)
Unit-II Human Rights: An Islamic Perspective-I
 Right to Life, Human Dignity and Privacy
 Right to Freedom of Conscience, Thought and Expression
 Right to Legal Defense, Mutual Respect for Pacts and Treaties and Rights of Minorities
Unit –III Human Rights: An Islamic Perspective-II
 Right to Equality and Justice
 Right to Religion and Right to Property
 Rights and Duties of Children
Unit- IV Status of Women in the World
 Condition of Women during Jahaliyyah Arabia
 Status of Women in Major World Religions
 Women in the Philosophical Traditions of the World, Feminism and its Features
Unit- V Status of Women in Islam
 Status of women in Islamic Religious Texts
 Socio-Politico-Economic Status of Women
 Muslim Response to the Modern Challenges faced by Women

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Note for Paper Setting:
The question paper will be divided into two sections. Section A will carry 10 compulsory, objective –
cum – short answer type questions, two from each Unit, each carrying 01 mark. Section B will have
10 questions, two from each unit. The student will attempt 01 question from each unit. Each
question will carry 10 marks (10+50=60)

Books Recommended:
 Sheikh Showkat Hussain, Human Rights in Islam
 Dr. Naseem Gul, Dialogue: A Muslim Perspective
 Dr. Naseem Gul, Towards A More Humane Future
 Maududi, Abul Ala, Human Rights in Islam
 Ghazi Mahmood Ahmad, Islam ka Qanun-i-Bayn al-Mumalik
 Umri, Syed Jalaluddin, Ghair Muslimo se Taluqat aur unke Haqooq
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COURSE CODE: MIS-404

COURSE TITLE: Major World Religions
Maximum Marks: 100 University Examination: 60
Credits: 4 Sessional Assessments: 40
Duration of Examination: 3 Hours Minimum Marks: 24

Course Objectives (Cos)

As it appears impossible to be a well-informed student of the Humanities and Social Sciences

without a study of religion; the paper has been incorporated for:

CO 1 Reading world Religions provides an excellent preparation simply for living life in a
pluralistic society and global culture.

CO 2 To introduce students to the textual, historical, literary, social scientific,

philosophical, and art-historical approaches in studying religions.

CO 3 To prepare the students to study religions other than their own, so that they may
understand their fellow religionists.

CO 4 To promote communal harmony and brotherhood thereby defying the spirit of

fanaticism and violence in the name of religion.

CO 5 To respond to the criticism against the religion as imposed by secular ideologies as

humanism, etc

Syllabus
Unit I- Approaches to Religion
 Religion: Meaning and Importance
 Approaches and Methods for the Study of Western Religions
 Islamic Approach to the Study of Religion

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Unit II- Aryan Religions-I
 Hinduism
 Buddhism
 Jainism
Unit III- Aryan Religions-II
 Zoroastrianism
 Sikhism
 Baha’ism
Unit IV- Semitic/Abrahamic Religions
 Common Denominations of Abrahamic Legacy
 Judaism- Historical Development and Basic Teachings
 Christianity- Historical Development and Main Features
Unit V- Dialogue
 Concept and Importance of Interfaith Dialogue: An Islamic Perspective
 Interfaith Dialogue in Muslim History
 Need and Practical Implications of Interfaith Dialogue in Present Times

Note for Paper Setting:

The question paper will be divided into two sections. Section A will carry 10 compulsory, objective –
cum – short answer type questions, two from each Unit, each carrying 01 mark. Section B will have
10 questions, two from each unit. The student will attempt 01 question from each unit. Each
question will carry 10 marks (10+50=60)

Books Recommended:
 A.R. Mohapatra, Phiolosophy of Religions
 Moinuddin Ahmed, Religions of All Mankind
 Maryam Jameela, Islam Vs Ahl I Kitab
 R.C. Zaehner, Hinduism
 Nigosian, World Religions
 Dr. Naseem Gul, Dialogue: A Muslim Perspective
 Dr. Naseem Gul, Towards A More Humane Future
 E. Zuhehar, Buddism
 Sikhism ( Published by Punjab University)
 World Religion Reader
 Encyclopedia of Religion and Ethics ( Relevant portions) ed. James Hostings
 Rafiabadi, Hamid Naseem, World Religions and Islam
 Farida Khanam,“A study of Major world religions”.
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COURSE CODE: MIS-405

COURSE TITLE: Proficiency in Arabic- IV
Maximum Marks: 50 Credits: 2 Minimum Marks: 12
University Examination: 30 Sessional Assessments: 20
Duration of Examination: 2 Hours

Course Objectives (Cos)

CO 1 The Students are expected to learn the basic grammatical points.
CO 2 Be able to translate and explain passages and portion from the prescribed texts
from Arabic into English.

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 CO 3 Be able to translate and explain passages and portion from the prescribed texts
from English into Arabic.
CO 4 They will also be able to use words into sentences, fill in the blanks and answer
questions given in the prescribed books.
CO 5 They will also be able to initiate day to day conversation in Arabic.

Syllabus
Unit-I Grammar from Al- Qiratul Wadiha Part-III
‫انقراءة انىاضحت انجزء انثانث‬
 Lesson No 31-40
 Lesson No 41-50
 Lesson No 51-60
Unit-II Translation and Explanation of Text From: Qasasun Nabiyeen Part –II
‫قصص انىبييه انجزء انثاوي‬
 Lesson No 23-30
 Lesson No 31-38
 Lesson No 39-46

Unit-III Memorization and Translation of the following Surahs:

37---1 ‫سىرة انكهف مه اآليت رقم‬
75—38 ‫سىرة انكهف مه اآليت رقم‬
110 -76 ‫سىرة انكهف مه اآليت رقم‬

Note for Paper Setting:

The question paper will be divided into two sections. Section A will carry 6 compulsory, objective –
cum – short answer type questions, two from each Unit, each carrying 1 mark. Section B will have 6
questions, two from each unit. The student will attempt 1 question from each unit. Each question
will carry 8 marks (06+24=30)

Prescribed Book:
10. Al-qiratul Wadeha,by Wahiduz Zaman Kairanavi, Part III
11. Qasasun Nabiyeen, by Maulana Abul Hasan Ali An Nadvi, Part II

Recommended Books:
 Duroosullugha al Arabiyyah, Dr. V Abdur Rahim, Islamic Foundation Cheeanai.
 Al Nahwul Wadeh, Ali al Jarim, Danish Bookdepo, Matia Mahal, Delhi
 Kitabu Nahw, Abdurrahman Amratsari, Danish Bookdepo, Matia Mahal, Delhi
 Kitabus Sarf, Abdurrahman Amratsari, Danish Bookdepo, Matia Mahal, Delhi
 Tohfatunnahw, tohfatussarf, Sirajuddin Nadvi, Markazi Maktaba Islami, New Delhi

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