Academic Program: BS Hons
Course Title: Islamic Studies
Course Code: ISL-1202
Credit Hours: 2
Semester: I
Course Description
The Course of Islamic Studies Compulsory has been designed to introduce to the students the
fundamentals of Islam. The contents of the course revolve mainly around four major aspects i.e.,
Textual Study of the Qur'ān, Textual Study of Hadith, Study of the Prophetic Sirah and the Study
of Islamic Civilization and Culture. Selective text of the Qur'ān and hadith provides an insight to
the students regarding Islamic beliefs, practices and Ethics. The study of Sirah is aimed at
resolving contemporary issues in the light of the Prophetic Uswa –e- Hasanah. The study of
Islamic Civilization and Culture highlights the factors, components and distinctive features of
Muslim Civilization.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
1. be introduced to the basic teachings of Islam
2. be familiarized with major sources of Islam
3. learn Islamic Ethics and Manners
4. be aware of the Prophetic Seerah and the fundamental of Islamic Civilization
Course Outline
Week Content/Activities Learning Essential readings
objectives
Week 1 The need and To create
● Adan Islamiyat by Khan Muhammad Chawla,
significance of the interest
Study of the Qur'ān among Lahore, Adan Book House
students in ● Ulum al-Qur'ān by TaqiUthmani, Karachi, Dar
Qur'ān
al-Ishaat
Studies and
to highlight ● Introduction to Islam by Dr. Hamidullah,
the need and Lahore,Sh. Muhammad Ashraf Publishers,
importance
of the study ● UloomulQur'ān: An Introduction to the
of the Quran. Quranic Sciences by Ahmed Von Denfer, UK,
Islamic Foundation
Week 2 Textual Study of the To introduce
● Adan Islamiyat by Khan Muhammad Chawla,
Selected Suras and the basic
Verses of the Quran Creed of Lahore, Adan Book House
Islam and the
devotional
● Fundamentals ● Tafheem al-Qur'ān by Sayyid Abu al-
life of a
of Faith Muslim as A‘laMawdudi, Lahore, Idarah Tarjaman al-
(Textual Study well as the Qur'ān (Commentary of the Relevent Verses)
of Last Three concept ● Zia al-Qur'ān,by Peer Muhammad Karam
Verses of respect of the
Surah al- Shah, Lahore, Zia ul- Qur'ān Publications
Prophet
Baqarah) (Commentary of the Relevent Verses)
PBUH
● Manners of the
● Ma‘arif al Qur'ān by Muhammad
Prophetic
Shafi,Karachi, Dar al Isha‘at
Court (Textual
(Commentary of the Relevent Verses)
Study of surah
al-Hujurat)
Week 3 Social Ethics (Textual To prepare
● Adan Islamiyat by Khan Muhammad Chawla,
Study of surah al- students to
Hujurat Verses 1-18) adopt good Lahore, Adan Book House
manners and ● Tafheem al-Qur'ān by Sayyid Abu al-A‘la
avoid bad
Mawdudi, Lahore, IdarahTarjaman al- Qur'ān
behavior
(Commentary of the Relevent Verses)
toward others
● Zia al-Qur'ān by Peer Muhammad Karam
Shah, Lahore, Zia ul- Qur'ān Publications
(Commentary of the Relevent Verses)
● Ma‘arif al Qur'ānby Muhammad
Shafi,Karachi, Dar al Isha‘at
(Commentary of the Relevent Verses)
Week 4 The Characteristics of To inculcate
● Adan Islamiyat by Khan Muhammad Chawla,
Ibad al Rahman the spirit of
(Last 15 Verses of living a pious Lahore, Adan Book House
Surah al-Furqan) life ● Tafheem al-Qur'ān by Sayyid Abu al-
A‘laMawdudi, Lahore, IdarahTarjaman al-
Qur'ān (Commentary of the Relevent Verses)
● Zia al-Qur'ān by Peer Muhammad Karam
Shah, Lahore, Zia ul- Qur'ān Publications
(Commentary of the Relevent Verses)
● Ma‘arif al Qur'ān by Muhammad
Shafi,Karachi, Dar al Isha‘at
(Commentary of the Relevent Verses)
Week 5 To introduce
● Social and ● Adan Islamiyat by Khan Muhammad Chawla,
economic
Economic Ethics of Lahore, Adan Book House
Ethics Islam and ● Tafheem al-Qur'ān by Sayyid Abu al-
(Selected some unique
Verses of surah distinctions A‘laMawdudi, Lahore, IdarahTarjaman al-
al-Ana‘am) Qur'ān (Commentary of the Relevent Verses)
of the
● Distinctions of Prophet ● Zia al-Qur'ān by Peer Muhammad Karam
PBUH Shah, Lahore, Zia ul- Qur'ān Publications
the Prophet
(Commentary of the Relevent Verses)
PBUH
(Selected
Verses of surah ● Ma‘arif al Qur'ān by Muhammad
al-Ahzab) Shafi,Karachi, Dar al Isha‘at
(Commentary of the Relevent Verses)
Week 6 Textual Study of To highlight
● Adan Islamiyat by Khan Muhammad Chawla,
Surah al-Saff (Verses the teachings
1-14) of different Lahore, Adan Book House
Prophets ● Tafheem al-Qur'ān by Sayyid Abu al-
A‘laMawdudi, Lahore, IdarahTarjaman al-
Qur'ān (Commentary of the Relevent Verses)
● Zia al-Qur'ān by Peer Muhammad Karam
Shah, Lahore, Zia ul- Qur'ān Publications
(Commentary of the Relevent Verses)
● Ma‘arif al Qur'ān by Muhammad
Shafi,Karachi, Dar al Isha‘at
(Commentary of the Relevent Verses)
Week 7 Introduction to Hadith To introduce
● Taisir Mustalah al Hadith by Dr. Mahmud al-
and the significance of Hadith as the
the Study of Hadith 2nd most Tahan
important ● Ulum al-Hadith by Dr Khalid Alawi
source of
Islamic
Shariah
Week 8 Textual Study of To highlight
● Adan Islamiyat by Khan Muhammad Chawla,
Hadith (1-5) the
1. Lawful Earning importance Lahore, Adan Book House
2. The Virtue of of business
● Anwar al-Bari Sharh Sahih Bukhari by Allama
Honest and Truthful Ethics of
Businessman Islam, Anwar Shah Kashmiri
3. Five Important importance ● Sharh Sahih Muslim by Allama Ghulam
Questions on the Day of time,
Rasool Saeedi
of Judgment wealth and
4. Seeking Refuge knowledge.
from four Evil Things To make the
5. Warning on students
Neglecting Hajj aware of the
severeness of
neglecting
Hajj
Week 9 MIDTERM
Week Hadith 6-10 To infuse the
● Adan Islamiyat by Khan Muhammad
10 spirit of
6. Four Very human rights Chawla, Lahore, Adan Book House
Important Things in students, ● Anwar al-Bari Sharh Sahih Bukhari by
7. The Importance of Zakat and
Allama Anwar Shah Kashmiri
Human Rights daily Prayers.
The ● Sharh Sahih Muslim by Allama Ghulam
8. Warning on not condemnation Rasool Saeedi
Paying Zakat of dual
9. Advice of making facedness will
Habit of Namaz in be exposed.
early Childhood
10. Dual-Faced a
Worse fated man
Week Hadith 11-15 To sensitize
● Adan Islamiyat by Khan Muhammad
11 the
11. Impractical responsible Chawla, Lahore, Adan Book House
Preacher’s tragic End role of a ● Anwar al-Bari Sharh Sahih Bukhari by
12. The Virtue of preacher,
Allama Anwar Shah Kashmiri
Teaching and Learning highlight the
the Qur'ān importance of ● Sharh Sahih Muslim by Allama Ghulam
Qur'ān Rasool Saeedi
13. The Virtue of learning,
Good Manners manners, faith
14. The Detailed Faith and fruits of
15. the Sweetness of it.
Faith
Week Hadith 16-20 To introduce
● Adan Islamiyat by Khan Muhammad
12 universal
16. Prefer for others
what you like for Golden Rule Chawla, Lahore, Adan Book House
Yourself of Ethics,
● Anwar al-Bari Sharh Sahih Bukhari by
Muslim
17. The Example of Brotherhood, Allama Anwar Shah Kashmiri
Muslim Unity the concept of ● Sharh Sahih Muslim by Allama Ghulam
18. Five Pillars of Preventing an
Rasool Saeedi
Islam Evil etc.
19. Three Levels of
Preventing an Evil
20. Everyone is
Responsible and
Answerable
Week 1. The Significance of To highlight
● Adan Islamiyat by Khan Muhammad
13 Seerah Studies the
Significance Chawla, Lahore, Adan Book House
2. The Prophetic of Seerah
Methodology of Inner- ● Seerat ul-Nabi by Allama Shibli Noumani/
Studies in
Purification and Sayyid Sulaiman Nadvi
contemporary
Character Building times. ● Zia ul-Nabi by Peer Muhammad Karam Shah
● Al-Raheeq al-Makhtoom by Safi ul-Rahman
Mubarakpuri
Week 3. The Role of The To highlight
● Adan Islamiyat by bKhan Muhammad
14 Prophet PBUH in the
Formation of Society Significance Chawla, Lahore, Adan Book House
of Seerah ● Seerat ul-Nabi by Allama Shibli Noumani/
4. The Prophetic Studies in
Seerah in the Holy Sayyid Sulaiman Nadvi
contemporary
Qur'ān times. ● Zia ul-Nabi by Peer Muhammad Karam Shah
● Al-Raheeq al-Makhtoom by Safi ul-Rahman
Mubarakpuri
Week Islamic Civilization To introduce
● Adan Islamiyat by Khan Muhammad
15 and Culture (Meaning the
and Definition of fundamentals Chawla, Lahore, Adan Book House
Various Terms, of Muslim ● Islami Tehzeeb aur us k Usool o Mabadi by
Factors of Muslim Civilization
Sayyid Moududi
Civilization, Important and its glory.
Components of ● Seerat al-Rasool ki Tehzeebi o Thaqafati
Muslim civilization) Ahmiyyat by Dr Tahirul Qadri
● Culture ka Masala by Dr sayyid Abdullah
Week Important To highlight
● Adan Islamiyat by Khan Muhammad
16 Characteristics of distinctive
Islamic Civilization features of Chawla, Lahore, Adan Book House
Islamic ● Islami Tehzeeb aur us k Usool o Mabadi by
The Impact of Muslim Civilization
Civilization on other Sayyid Moududi
and its impact.
Civilizations ● Seerat al-Rasool ki Tehzeebi o Thaqafati
Ahmiyyat by Dr Tahirul Qadri
● Culture ka Masala by Dr Sayyid Abdullah
Rationale
The course of Islamic Studies is significant in terms of providing an opportunity for students to
have been taught the fundamental teachings of Islam including Creeds, Practices and Ethics. It
teaches them some applied aspects from the Prophetic Seerah that surely may help in character
building. The Course throws light on the glory of Islamic Civilization and the foundations behind
thus a sense of pride is instilled into students and they may prepare themselves to work harder
and play their due role to get it back.
Course Material
Professor Khan Muhammad Chawla’s (former faculty member and chairperson of the
Department of Arabic & Islamic Studies) Aden Islamiyat has been selected mainly as source
material. It covers almost all the contents of the course such as the Study of the Qur'ān, Study of
Hadith, Study of the Prophetic Seerah and Study of Islamic Civilization and Culture. Some other
books relevant to the course content have also been mentioned as reading material.
Teaching Methodology
Instructional practices, thematic and theoretical strengths will mainly be used to teach course
content to have a moderate and balanced approach to Islam and religious life.
Time Allocation
32 hours is the maximum duration for teaching this course.
Assessment
Assessment measures comprise university exams, term papers, assignments and viva voce to
look for evidence of critical thinking and intellectual ability in students.
The examination will consist of 100 marks divided as follows:
Mid Term Examination = 20 marks
Assignments & Presentations = 30 marks
Final Examination = 50 marks
Assessment Rubrics / Performance Descriptors
The midterm test will consist of one objective question (MCQs) containing 10 marks and two
questions to be attempted out of three each containing 5 marks. Each question will be evaluated
according to the prescribed criteria.
The final examination will consist of one objective question (MCQs) containing 10 marks and
four questions to be attempted out of five each containing 10 marks. Each question will be
evaluated according to the prescribed criteria.
Resource Books/Materials
● Adan Islamiyat by Khan Muhammad Chawla, Lahore, Adan Book House
● Ulum al-Qur'ān by Taqi Uthmani, Karachi, Dar al-Ishaat
● Introduction to Islam by Dr. Hamidullah, Lahore, Sh. Muhammad Ashraf
● Tafheem al-Qur'ān by Sayyid Abu al-A‘la Mawdudi, Lahore, IdarahTarjaman al- Qur'ān
(Commentary of the Relevent Verses)
● Zia al-Qur'ān by Peer Muhammad Karam Shah, Lahore, Zia ul- Qur'ān Publications
(Commentary of the Relevent Verses)
● Ma‘arif al Qur'ān by Mufti Muhammad Shafi,Karachi, Dar al Isha‘at (Commentary of
the Relevent Verses
● Taisir Mustalah al Hadith by Dr. Mahmud al-Tahan
● Ulum al-Hadith by Dr Khalid Alawi
● Anwar al-Bari Sharh Sahih Bukhari by Allama Anwar Shah Kashmiri
● Sharh Sahih Muslim by Allama Ghulam Rasool Saeedi
● Seeratul-Nabi by Allama Shibli Noumani/ Sayyid Sulaiman Nadvi
● Zia ul-Nabi by Peer Muhammad Karam Shah
● Al-Raheeq al-Makhtoom by Safi ul-RahmanMubarakpuri
● IslamiTehzeeb aur us keiy Usool o Mabadi by Sayyid Mawdudi
● Seerat al-Rasool kiTehzeebi o Thaqafati Ahmiyyat by Dr Tahir ul Qadri
● Culture ka Mas’ala by Dr Sayyid Abdullah
