Islamic Studies engages in the study of Islam as a textual tradition inscribed in the fundamental sources of Islam; Qur’an and Hadith, history and particular cultural contexts. The area seeks to provide an introduction to and a specialization in Islam through a large variety of expressions (literary, poetic, social, and political) and through a variety of methods (literary criticism, hermeneutics, history, sociology, and anthropology). It offers opportunities to get fully introductory foundational bases of Islam in fields that include Qur’anic studies, Hadith and Seerah of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), Islamic philosophy, and Islamic law, culture and theology through the textual study of Qur’an and Sunnah.. Islamic Studies is the academic study of Islam and Islamic culture. It majorly comprise of the importance of life and that after death. It is one of the best systems of education, which makes an ethical groomed person with the qualities which he/she should have as a human being. The basic sources of the Islamic Studies are the Holy Qur’an and Sunnah or Hadith of the Holy Prophet Muhammadصلى الله عليه وسلم .The learning of the Qur’an and Sunnah guides the Muslims to live peace, respect each other and follow the righteous path. Teaching of the Qur’an and Sunnah guide the Muslims that how to pray and please Allah which is based on certain rules and laws. The guidance through these sources shall be taken for improving the lives of the Muslim students regarding their ethical and social positivism. 

Time Table:

WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY

9 :30a.m. to 11 a.m

Course pre requisites (if any):

Students must have knowledge about ISLAM

Learning outcomes:

On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

To understand the relevance and pragmatic significance of Islam in their lives. •

To  comprehend the true spirit of Islam with reference to modern world. •

To generate a sense of Islamic principles as a code of living that guarantee the effective solutions to the current challenges of being. •

To tell Basic information about Islamic Studies •

To enhance understanding  regarding Islamic Civilization •

To improve  skill to perform prayers and other worships •

To   understand  issues related to faith and religious life. 

Textbooks: Hasan,A.(1990). Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence, New Dehli: Adam Publishers.

 Zia-ul-Haq, M. (2001). Introduction to al Sharia al Islamia. Lahore: Aziz Publication.

Description of system of Evaluation (Exam, assignments etc.):

Mid Term: 30 marks

Sessional: 20 marks

Final Exam: 50 marks

RESEARCH PROJECT /PRACTICALS /LABS /ASSIGNMENTS •

Submission of assignments after due date will result in the deduction of sessional marks.  

Failure of submission of assignments will affect your sessional marks at the end of semester. 

Plagiarism is not allowed in projects and assignments.

Plagiarism involves an attempt to use an element of another person’s work, without appropriate acknowledgement in order to gain academic credit. 

Every student is expected and required to respect the rights of fellow students and the authority of the University academic and other staff in the performance of their duty.