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B.A. Islamic Studies
ACADEMIC CURRICULLUM
COURSE DESCRIPTION OR SYNOPSIS
| ARA151 |
Intro to Arabic Literature |
2 Credit Unit |
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| ARA152 |
Conversation |
2 Credit Unit |
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| ARA221 |
Translation I |
2 Credit Unit |
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| ARA232 |
Language Drills III |
2 Credit Unit |
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| ENG131 |
Spoken English |
2 Credit Unit |
| Description: |
This course practically explores the salient features of English grammatical structure. Particular attention will be paid to basic sentence phrase structures, clause types and inter-sentential relations, among others. The aim is to improve the students’ p |
| ENG162 |
Introduction to Fiction in English |
2 Credit Unit |
| Description: |
This course will introduce students to the major forms of prose fiction, their characteristic features, and the major techniques employed by fiction writers. |
| ENG241 |
The African Novel |
2 Credit Unit |
| Description: |
This course examines the development of the African novel from the beginning to the present day, involving a detailed study of selected texts to highlight features characterizing this literary form. |
| ENG252 |
English Morphology |
2 Credit Unit |
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This course examines English morphological processes. Attention will be focused on morphological processes such as inflection and derivation, blending, clipping, acronyms, etc. |
| GST111 |
Communication in English I |
2 Credit Unit |
| Description: |
Effective communication and writing in English Language skills, writing of essay answers, Comprehension, sentence construction, outlines and paragraphs, collection and organization of materials, punctuation. |
| GST112 |
Communication in English II |
2 Credit Unit |
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Logical presentation of papers, phonetics, instruction on lexis, art of public speaking and oral communication, figures of speech, precise, report writing. |
| GST121 |
Nigerian Peoples, Culture and Anti-Cultism/Social Vices |
2 Credit Unit |
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Nigerian history, culture and arts in pre-colonial times, Nigerian’s perception of his world, culture areas of Nigeria and their characterictics, evolution of Nigeria as a political unit, indigene/settler phenomenon, concepts of trade, economic self-relia |
| GST122 |
Use Of Library, Study Skills & Information Communication Technology |
2 Credit Unit |
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Brief history of libraries, library and education, University libraries and other types of libraries, study skills (reference services). Types of library materials, using library resources including e-learning, e-material, etc, understanding library catal |
| GST131 |
Introduction to Computer Studies |
2 Credit Unit |
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History and development of Computer Technology. The why and how of computers. Computer types: Analogue, Digital, and Hybrid, Central preparation, Equipments: Keypunch, starter etc. Data Transmission, Nature, speed and error detection. Data capture and val |
| GST132 |
Logic, Philosophy and Human Existence |
2 Credit Unit |
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A brief survey of the main branches of Philosophy symbolic Local Special symbols in symbolic logic-conjunction, negation, affirmation, disjunction, equivalent and conditional statements law of tort. The method of deduction using rules of inference and bi- |
| GST211 |
History and Philosophy of Science |
2 Credit Unit |
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Man- his origin and nature, man and his cosmic environment, scientific methodology, science and technology in the society and service of man, renewable and on-renewable resources – man and his energy resources, environmental effects of chemical plastics, |
| GST212 |
Introduction to Entrepreneurial Studies |
2 Credit Unit |
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Introduction to entrepreneurship and new venture creation, Enterpreneurship in theory and practice; Forms of business, Staffing, Marketing and new venture; determining capital requirements, Raising capital; Financial planning and management; starting a ne |
| GST221 |
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution |
2 Credit Unit |
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Basic concepts in peace studies and conflict resolution, peace as vehicle of unity and development, conflict issues, types of conflict, e.g. ethnic/religious/political/economic conflicts, root causes of conflicts and violence in Africa, indigene/settler p |
| GST222 |
Communication in French |
2 Credit Unit |
| Description: |
Introduction to French, French Alphabets and Sounds – Writing and Pronounciation, French Syllabus –Writing and Pronounciation, French Words – Writing and Pronunciation, Phrases, Simple Sentences and Pharagaraphs, Conjuction, dialogue Advance Study of Sent |
| GST232 |
Communication in Arabic |
2 Credit Unit |
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| GST311 |
Introduction to Entrepreneurship Skills |
2 Credit Unit |
| Description: |
Some of the ventures to be focused upon include the following:
1. Soap/Detergent, tooth brushes and tooth paste making
2. Photography
3. Brick, Nails, screws making
4. Dyeing/textile blocks paste making
5. Rope making
6. Plumbing
7. Vulcanizing
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| HAU121 |
Introduction to Hausa people and their Language |
3 Credit Unit |
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This course introduces the students to the History of Hausa people, their language, their origin, migration, their oral and written history, putting emphasis of various views of scholars; their relationship to other peoples in Nigeria and Africa. Hausa Land and its geographical features. The Language component includes: history and development of Hausa Language; its classification: Genetic, Typology; Scholarship over the years. |
| HAU152 |
Introduction to Hausa Traditional Religion |
2 Credit Unit |
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The course introduces students to the knowledge of the Hausa traditional religion with emphasis on the origin of religious cults, i.e. Naturalism vs. Animism; an examination of patterns of religious beliefs and practices among the Hausas. |
| HAU221 |
Use of the Hausa |
2 Credit Unit |
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This course is intended to make a survey of Hausa orthography including views of various scholars, basic rules of word division, merger, spelling, punctuation, paragraphing etc. It is also aimed at furnishing students with the knowledge of Hausa orthography through the medium of essay writing and reading, comprehension through various registers, styles and dictation of complex words, sentences and passages. |
| HAU262 |
Hausa Recreational Activities and Ceremonies |
2 Credit Unit |
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The course will focus on the significance of Hausa ceremonies and festivals with their roles in national integration. It also introduces students to the knowledge of Hausa ceremonies such as naming and marriage, bikin na?in sarauta etc. traditional and modern Hausa festivals, e.g. bikin bu?ar dawa, kalankuwa, bikin salla, bikin saukar karatu, bikin nunin amfanin gona and many others, will also be examined. Traditional and sitting games: dambe, kokawa, tauri, farauta, ga?a, langa, allan-ba-ku dara, ?wado, karta and others will also be examined and analysed. |
| HIS151 |
Contemporary World History since 1919 |
3 Credit Unit |
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This is to introduce students to the major developments, which have shaped the modern world since 1914, including the two world wars, the emergence of international institutions, the great depression, the cold war, the Chinese Revolution, and development |
| HIS162 |
Problems and Prospects of Regional Integration (Global Perspective) |
2 Credit Unit |
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This course considers the various attempt at creating regional organizations in Africa including ECOWAS, it looks at the problems faced in attempting to integrate groups of countries, the progress so far and future prospect. |
| HIS231 |
Africa and European Imperialism |
3 Credit Unit |
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The course will examine the internal and external factors and developments which created the setting both in Europe and Africa for European imperialism. It will |
| HIS262 |
Nigerian Urban History |
2 Credit Unit |
| Description: |
The growth of Urban History; the scope, methods and relevance with special reference to Africa. Urban politics in the colonial period, urban and town planning, administration and finance; internal characteristics of towns; issues in modern urban developme |
| ISL111 |
Early Islamic History |
2 Credit Unit |
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The course examines the socio-political set-up of Arabic before the emergence of Islam and explores its designation by historians as the period of Jahiliyyah. It studies the genealogy of Prophet Muhammad, the early call to Islam, the migration to Madina and the establishment of the Islamic State in the city. |
| ISL112 |
Studies of the Hadith |
2 Credit Unit |
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The course focuses on giving an in-depth definition and discussion of the twin concepts: Hadith and Sunnah; Hadith Qudsi; the importance of Hadith and Sunnah in Muslim daily life; history and development of Hadith literature; method of verification (al-Jarh wa AlT’adil); a study of at least 10 Hadith from either al-Bukhari or Muslim. |
| ISL121 |
Studies of Qur'an |
2 Credit Unit |
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The Course examines the idea of revelation in Islam with particular reference to the Qur'an; the compilation and arrangement of the chapters (suwar), its division into Makkan and Madinan suwar and detailed study of at least five of the Makkan Chapters. |
| ISL122 |
Ilm Al-Tauheed |
2 Credit Unit |
| Description: |
This course gives a definition and scope of Tauhid, Tauhid Rububiyyah, Uluhiyah and Asma’u wa sifat, the comprehensive study of the six article of faith and the five pillars of the religion of Islam. Emphasis should be placed on how aspects of the Islamic faith are meant to facilitate prosperous earthly living by humankind. |
| ISL131 |
The Basis of Islamic thought & Civilization |
2 Credit Unit |
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This course introduces the students to the basis of Islamic thought and civilization. It will make a survey into the original sources of Islamic thought and its contribution to Islamic Civilization. It highlights on the essence of Islamic thought and philosophy. The concept, nature and scope of Islamic civilization would be studied. |
| ISL132 |
The Science of Tajweed |
2 Credit Unit |
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This course introduces the Students to the science of TAJWID. It focuses on the definition of TAJWID, the study of the rules governing the recitation of the Qur’an and the signs used for correct reading. It also unveils various types of recitation. |
| ISL141 |
Basic Arabic |
2 Credit Unit |
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The course introduces to the Students Arabic letters and Islamic lunar months, singular and plural Arabic language. It exposes them to write of words and sentences in Arabic, translation of Arabic passages to English and vice-versa. Arabic grammar and tenses will also be taught. |
| ISL142 |
Revelation and Prophethood in Islam |
2 Credit Unit |
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The course principally exposes Students to the Islamic concept, philosophy and history of revelation and Prophethood. It explains the humanity’s need for divine guidance; revelation as a universal experience and the oneness of the massage. |
| ISL151 |
Introduction to Islam |
2 Credit Unit |
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Definition and meaning of Islam, the principles of Islam (Qawa’idul Islam), the article of faith in Islam (Qawa’idul Iman), the significance, Implication of importance of the word of Testimony (Kalimatul Shahadah). |
| ISL152 |
Islamic Morality |
2 Credit Unit |
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The believer’s moral qualities in Al-Qur’an, the Prophet as an Uswa Hasanah, contribution of early muslim scholars to moral though with special reference to Al-mutakallimun and al-muhaddithun, the Muslim moral philosophers e.g. Al-Khandi, Al-Razi, Al-AMiri, Miskaway, the fusi ethics with special reference to Al-Ghazali. |
| ISL211 |
History of Khulafaur Rashidun |
2 Credit Unit |
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The succession of the caliphate is traced from the prophet to Ali with a life history of each caliph. Attention is given to the controversy of succession that arises after the fourth caliph. |
| ISL212 |
Sirah and Maghazi |
2 Credit Unit |
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Early biographers of Prophet Muhammad: Ibn Ishaq: Al-Awaqidi: Ibn Sa’ad. Later developments in Sirah writings: Ibn Jarir al-Tabari; Ibn kathir; Ibn Sayyid al-Nas. The Prophets biography in verse; al-Busirri, a:-Fazazi; al-Witriyah, ahmad Sahuqi; aliyu Namangi of zaria. Contemprary Muslim writing on Sirah; Muhaamde Husaini Hykal; Shibli Nu’umani; Syed Uleman Nadwi. Contributions of the Jihad leaders to Sirah literature. Critical assessment of Orientalist studies on the Sirah, William Muir; Willian M. Watt; Tor Andrae; Maxime Rodimson. |
| ISL221 |
Textual Studies of the Qur'an & Hadith I |
2 Credit Unit |
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This course focuses on the study of Selected Qur'anic verses and hadith texts relating to Iman, Tawhid, Salat, Sawm and Hajj. |
| ISL222 |
Islam in West Africa |
2 Credit Unit |
| Description: |
This course introduces the Students to the introduction and development of Islam in West Africa with reference to Ghana, Mali, Songhai and Kanem Borno Empires. The causes for the rise and fall of these empires should be discussed as well as the changes brought by Islam in them. |
| ISL231 |
Ibadat (Rituals) |
2 Credit Unit |
| Description: |
The course deals with a detailed study of the Islamic rituals with particular reference to their legal implications. It also studies Salat, Zakat and Sawm with their various forms. It discusses Hajj and Umrah using conventional method of the Fuqaha in teaching the topics. |
| ISL241 |
Source and Development of Islamic Law |
2 Credit Unit |
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Meaning and concept of the Shari’ah; study of pre-Islamic Arab customs and the reforms introduced by Islam; sources and development of the Islamic law; the Sunni and Shiite schools of Law. |
| ISL242 |
The Contribution of West African Scholars to the Islam |
2 Credit Unit |
| Description: |
The quest of introduction and development of Islam into West Africa has been addressed in this course. It helps students know how, when and through whom Islam came to the West African region and the relationship between North and West Africa. |
| ISL251 |
Ilm Kalam and the Development of Muslim Firaq |
2 Credit Unit |
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This course exposes the emergence of Firaq in Islam, the general introduction of the main Muslim Firaq and their teachings; Mu’atazilites, Khawarijites, Shi’ites, Murji’ites. The Rise and Development of Ilm-Kalam with particular reference to Al-Kindi and his school, Al-Farabi and Ibn Sina. |
| ISL252 |
Ottoman Empire |
2 Credit Unit |
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This Cause uncovers The Banu Uthman in Turkey, Establishing of the Ottoman Empire, Hieratical and Hereditary agreements, Expansion of the empire, the Banu Uthman Empire, the empires inroads into Europe. Conquest of Balkan State/Territories up to the period of Mustapha Kemal Ataturk: Kemalism and aftermath. |
| ISL261 |
Muslim Philosophy |
2 Credit Unit |
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The course aims at introducing students to the sources and development of Islamic Philosophy, its essentials and how the Greek philosophy was introduced to the Muslims. More so, it highlights the unprecedented contributions of Muslim philosophers such as Al-Kindi, Ibn Sina, Al-Farabi etc. |
| ISL311 |
Islam in Africa |
2 Credit Unit |
| Description: |
Students would be exposed to the factors that facilitated the spread of Islam in North, East and West Africa as well as the development of Islamic Institutions in those regions. |
| ISL312 |
Textual Studies of the Qur'an & Hadith II |
2 Credit Unit |
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The course deals with the textual studies of the main sources of Islamic law-Qur'an and hadith. It centres on some selected portions of the Qur'an from Surah al-Baqarah and al-Nisa' and glancing through certain topical issues from Sahih al-Bukhari and Muslim. |
| ISL321 |
Islamic law of Muamalat |
2 Credit Unit |
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Introduction to the law of Mu’amalat, the essential and requisites for valid contracts, and themodes of making sighah; Doctrine of Majlis al-Aqd, formulation of contract, contracting parties and subject matter of contract. Consideration and scope of Islamic Law of contact, specific contracts and disputation: Aqd Al-Bai, Ijarah Al-Qiraa, Al-Salam; Qard, Hibah, Ji’alah, Musaraha, Musaqah, Ariyah, Muzabanah, Wadia, Rahm, Kafalah, Hawalah, Sharikah |
| ISL322 |
Advanced Studies of Islamic Theology (Ilm Tauheed) |
2 Credit Unit |
| Description: |
Under this course, students are advanced to some theological aspects of Islam. It takes them through different doctrines of certain Muslim groups to include the Ahl al-Sunnah, Qadiriyya, Khawarij, Mutazilah etc. It also focused on belief in Allah, His names, Attributes, intercession and other Islam’s belief system. |
| ISL331 |
Islamic Family Law |
2 Credit Unit |
| Description: |
Concept of marriage, courtship , the marital contract, elements which constitute a valid marriage, impediments to marriage; divorce in Islam, Polygamy, family planning and birth control, guardianship, paternity. |
| ISL332 |
Comparative Studies of Religions |
2 Credit Unit |
| Description: |
Introduction to Judaism, Christianity and Islam, the sources of the three religions with special reference to the History of texts of: The Old testaments, the New Testament, the Gospel of Barnabas. The Qur’an, A comparative study of the basic themes with special reference to: Faith, Worship, Ethics, contribution to human progress especially in the field of thought and science. A survey of the comparative studies in of religions in Islamic thought e.g. Abu-Hassan, Al-Amiri, and Al-Biruni. |
| ISL341 |
The Science of Tafseer |
2 Credit Unit |
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The charitable out-look of Al-musaffir and the condition of the acceptance of Tafsir, the definition of Tafsir and the different between Tafsir and Ta’aweel. |
| ISL342 |
Research Methodology |
2 Credit Unit |
| Description: |
A research method is a course that prepares students to techniques of conducting, writing and documentation of research works using different methodologies. This is means to train them as to how to tackle the undergraduate long essay writing and conducting other academic research. |
| ISL351 |
Studies on the Hadith |
2 Credit Unit |
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Selections of twenty Hadiths from the collections of al-Bukhari and Muslim on various topics will be studied. |
| ISL361 |
Revivalism & Revivalist Movement |
2 Credit Unit |
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This course brings forth to students the evolution and developmental stages of Tajdid (revivalism) throughout the Islamic history as well as the role played by some notable Revivalist of 19th century. It also captures the contributions of contemporary revivalists’ movements and Muslim organizations to project of Muslim renewal. |
| ISL362 |
Islamic Moral Philosophy |
2 Credit Unit |
| Description: |
This course centers on moral system in Islam based on the Qur’anic and prophetic teachings students would be exposed to the concept of morality from theological perspectives mystical viewpoint as well as how it affects Muslims lives in the modern age of enormous moral and ethical imbalances. |
| ISL371 |
Islamic Political Thought |
2 Credit Unit |
| Description: |
The concept of Khalifah in Islam, the meaning of Siyasah, Political activity as Ibadah, Rulership as trust, social justice in Islam, responsibility of rulers and citizens in an Islamic state, Non-Muslim in an Islamic state. |
| ISL372 |
Sufism |
2 Credit Unit |
| Description: |
Definition of Sufism; its origin and development; Sufi doctrines; Sufi orders; study of selected Sufi leaders like al-Ghazali, Suhrawardi, Ibn Arabi and al-Rumi. |
| ISL381 |
Orientalism & Islamic Studies |
2 Credit Unit |
| Description: |
The source focuses on the study of Islam and its general characteristics, origin and sources of Islam, the concept of knowledge and qualification of a Muslim scholar (Alim), it teaches the students how to acquire sound knowledge in Islam. It exposes the students to orientalists and their approach to Islam, their motives, objective of studying Islam and their main qualification. It studies the influence of orientalism on some modern scholars: Ali ‘Abd al-Raziq, Ahmad Khan, Taha Hussain, Ahmad Amin. It makes a critical evaluation of the works of Orientalists: Gibb, Goldzier, Guillame, Hitti, Lewsi and Watt. |
| ISL411 |
Islam in Nigeria |
2 Credit Unit |
| Description: |
This uncovers the spread and development of Islamic Institutions in Nigeria, Islam under colonial rule, a comparative study of the penal system (hudud) in Islam and the penal code in Northern Nigeria, Alkali and the Shari'ah courts in Nigeria. |
| ISL412 |
Textual Studies of the Qur'an & Hadith III |
2 Credit Unit |
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This course is an advancement of ISL309 with the extension of comprehensive study of the Suratu Nur and some selected Ahadith from Sahih Bukhari and Muslim. |
| ISL421 |
Islamic Law of Inheritance |
2 Credit Unit |
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It gives Definition, Significance and Rational behind the law of succession, Elements of succession (Arkan Mirath) and impediments of inheritance. It also discusses the Legal heirs, the Rights and Liabilities in the estate and its distribution etc. |
| ISL422 |
Introduction to the Islamic Economic system |
2 Credit Unit |
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Definition of Economy, from Islamic point of view; the source of bait al-mal and its significance in Islam; the survey of Islamic economist and their contributions in the field of economy; Al-buyu’u, Al-Ribah, Mudharabah and The role of Islamic dynasties in promoting the world economy. |
| ISL431 |
Islamic Law of Wassiya & Waqf |
2 Credit Unit |
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Wasiyyah (Will): Formation, Legality, Conditions of Validity, Effects of death-sickness of the validity of wills. Waqaf;Definition, Significance, Conditions of validity and its administration. Terms of Guarantor,(Shurutal-Waqif) Its Legal personality and liquidation. |
| ISL432 |
Advanced Studies of Islamic Principles of Jurisprudence (Usul Fiqh) |
2 Credit Unit |
| Description: |
It deals principally with definition, scope and evolution of Islamic jurisprudence. It exposes students to fundamental aspects of Islamic of juridical issues and legislative principles of Islam and its sources, the course details on the jurisprudential position of Ijitihad, Taqlid and Fatwa. |
| ISL441 |
Advance Studies of the Qur'an II |
2 Credit Unit |
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This deals with Comprehensive study of Surah Al-Ahzab chapter 33 of Qur'an Al-Karim. |
| ISL442 |
Islamic Education |
2 Credit Unit |
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This course is all about concept, history and development of Islamic Education from the prophetic era, through the period of the successive Caliphs and the role of Masjid as an educational centre and institution of learning/Scholarship. |
| ISL451 |
Modern Contribution to the Hadith |
2 Credit Unit |
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It reveals Modern contributions to the study of Hadith, Selection of 20 Ahadith from Khutub Al-Sitta and Muwatta of Imam Malik. |
| ISL452 |
The Advanced Studies of the Creed of Ahl-sunnah |
2 Credit Unit |
| Description: |
Under this course, students are exposed to the fundamental creed, principles and doctrinal beliefs of Ahl al-Sunnah with their classification. |
| ISL461 |
Islam in Kanem Bornu |
2 Credit Unit |
| Description: |
Students are exposed to the introduction, development as well as spread of Islam in Kanem Borno Empire with special consideration on its flourish in Islamic scholarship and literature. |
| ISL462 |
Research Project |
6 Credit Unit |
| Description: |
As part of the partial requirements to be fulfilled for the award of B.A Islamic Studies, every students is expected to write a long essay on his/her chosen researchable topic in the final year of his/her studentship in the University which would be supervised by an Academic staff to be assigned. |
| ISL471 |
Sokoto Caliphate Literature |
2 Credit Unit |
| Description: |
This course studies principally the origin, development and decline of the Sokoto Caliphate and the literature it produces as well as impacts on the society. It also uncovers for the students, comparative study of the existing Sokoto Literature and the modern Islamic literature. |
| ISL472 |
Islam & West |
2 Credit Unit |
| Description: |
The course opens the discussion of how Islam treats Ahlul Al-Kitab and their special position in its teachings. It talks on missionaries, Orientalists and West Imperialists' attitudes to Islam and Muslims, the devastating nature of colonial exploitation and the communist bloc on Muslims in the fields of secular education law etc and Muslims revivalist reactions towards that. |
| ISL481 |
Leadership in Islam |
2 Credit Unit |
| Description: |
Students are introduced to the concept, types and operational principles of leadership in Islam taking inspiration from the Qur'an, Prophetic leadership expertise, the Sahaba and Umar Ibn Abdul'aziz Leadership styles. The course also stresses the roles and responsibilities of Imam/Ulama out of the Masjid and emphasizes their relevance in the leadership of the state. |
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