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History of Islamic Civilisation
RSD 2111
3
Course Description
Islamic Civilisation starts with the introduction of Islam into the world and continues to develop
for as long as Islam as a religion and civilization continues to exist. This course intends to cover
historical events starting with the pre-Islamic Arabia to the end of Abbasid caliphate. In short
the following will be high lighted.
Course Objectives
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To ground the students in a deeper knowledge of the spread of Islam in the Arab world
and outside.
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To enable the student appreciate the Islamic Culture in comparison with his own culture.
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To help students interpret the origin of some cultures and discuss the various challenges
faced by Islam in situating these differences.
Course Outline
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Pre Islamic culture
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Past Islamic culture
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Life of Prophet Mohammed
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Glorious caliphate
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Ummayyad caliphate
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Abbasid caliphate
Introduction
1. Synopsis of the history of the Semites
(a) Makkh and the Kaaba
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Aspects of pre-Islamic Arabian Society:
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The lineage and family of Mohammad
Muhammad’s birth and forty years prior prophet hood
In the shade of the message and prophet hold
Phases and stages of the call
First stage:- strife in the way of the call
Second phase:- open preaching
Final phase:- of diplomacy of negotiation
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Migration of prophet to Medinah:
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Battle of Badr
Battle of Uhud
Battle of the confederates
Al-Hudaibiya Treaty
Prophet’s plans to spread the message of Islam beyond
Arabia
Conquest of Khalbar
Battle of Mu’tah
Fare well pilgrimage
Death of the Holy Prophet (SAW)
Period of the four rightly guided caliphs:
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The year of brief
Spreading Islam beyond Mecca
Al Isra Wal miraj
The first pledge of Aqba
o The second pledge of Aqba
Ummayad caliphate
Abbasid caliphate
Abubakar
Umar
Uthuman
Ali
Rise and fall of the:
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(ii)
Ummayad Caliphate
Abbasid Caliphate
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, students will be able to appreciate Islamic culture and trace the history
of muslim civilization.
Method of Delivery
 Lectures
 Group discussions
 Analysis of case studies
Mode of Assessment
 Coursework- 30%
 Final Examination – 70%
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