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This virtual school is to encourage and facilitate
extensive Islamic studies specially among the Muslims. The courses offered are
free of charges.
NO TUITION FEE IS REQUIRED
1. SS101: Introduction to Islamic Jurisprudence
Description: Definition and scope, sources of Islamic law, theories of interpretation, commands and prohibitions, abrogation (naskh), consensus of opinion (Ijma), analogical deduction (Qiyas), Istihsan, Maslaha, Urf, Istishab, Saad al-Dharai, Hukm Sharii, Taarud, Ijtihad, etc.
Last date for registration:
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Course Duration:
June 6, 2008 ~ September 26, 2008
2. GS101 - Islamic Perspective of Parenting
Description: Introduction to family structure in Islam.
Foundations and boundaries of the family in Islam. Marriage in Islam. Marital
roles. Intergenerational roles. Islamic parenthood.
Islamic parenting. Youth and challenges. Adulthood. Social Interaction. Family
conflicts. Crisis and Household Management.
Registration: Closed
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3. HP101: International and Interfaith Relations: Islamic Perspectives
In this course, we will cover Classical theory of International relations
(darul harb, darul Islam, darul sulh, other aspects),
Basis of modern international relations in Islamic perspective
(justice, peaceful relations and keeping agreements),
Classification of states/territories in present circumstances,
Jihad and its implication, Terrorism (definition, difference with Jihad,
provisions of Islam about killing of civilians and innocents, its impact on Muslims and international relations),
Misinterpretation of Quranic verses regarding war and jihad,
Muslim and Non-Muslim relations, Freedom of religion and issue of apostasy,
International relations in early Islam - battles during the time of the Prophet,
Battles during the Khulafa-e-Rashidun, Political rationale of Prophet's external relations,
Action against Banu Qurayza, Time-space factor in the Quran and Sunnah, Reform of usul methodology, etc.
Course Format: Each week, a lecture will be sent to the students.
Once a week, the Instructor and TAs will meet in the discussion board to answer questions from the students.
They can also be reached via email for any query. Other reference materials will be given as needed during the course.
Last Date for Registration: CLOSED.
Course Duration: July 21, 2007 - October 20, 2007
In this course, we examine the position of Women in Islam - a crucial, and debated issue in Islam.
The course starts from a historical review of human creation and its relation to women.
It looks into woman's position from social, economic and political perspectives; explains rights and responsibilities of women; and
discusses important issues like marriage contract, divorce, polygamy, wife-beating, etc.
A student will get an overview on different issues related to muslim women from this course.
The course is designed primarily based on the text by Dr. Jamal Badawi, a well-known Islamic scholar of present time.
Course Format: Each week, a lecture will be sent to the students.
Once a week, the Instructor and TAs will meet in the discussion board to answer questions from the students.
They can also be reached via email for any query. The text book is available online. Other reference materials will be given as needed during the course.
Registration: CLOSED!! - Try for the next time please.
Course Duration: February 2, 2007 - May 18, 2007This course is to provide the students with the shortfalls of the conventional Economic Systems and to conceptualize the basis of the Islamic Economic System. It is designed to enable the students to understand the current Islamic financial vehicles with the line of the Maqasid al Shariah and to make better decision.
Registration: Closed
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