File Ref.No.8818/GA - IV - B1/2012/CU UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT Abstract General and Academic- Faculty of Humanities- Scheme and Syllabus of MA Islamic Studies Programme for affiliated colleges under CBCSS PG Regulation 2019 with effect from 2019 Admission onwards - Implemented- Orders Issued G & A - IV - B U.O.No. 11100/2019/Admn Dated, Calicut University.P.O, 21.08.2019 Read:-1.UO. No. 4487/2019/Admn Dated: 26.03.2019 2. Letter No.8818/GA IV B1/2012/CU Dated:15.06.2019. 3. Letter from the Dean, Faculty of Humanities Dated: 01.08.2019. ORDER The Regulations for Choice Based Credit and Semester System for Post Graduate(PG) Curriculum- 2019 (CBCSS PG Regulations 2019) for all PG Programmes under CBCSS-Regular and SDE/Private Registration with effect from 2019 Admission onwards has been implemented vide paper read first above. The draft syllabus of MA Islamic Studies Programme, prepared in tune with CBCSS PG Regulations-2019, by the Chairman, Board of Studies in Islamic Studies, was circulated among the members of the Board of Studies in Islamic Studies vide paper read second above as provided under Calicut University First Statutes - 1976 . Since, no exception to the same was received from the members, the Dean, Faculty of Humanities approved the draft syllabus of MA Islamic Studies Programme, submitted by the Chairman, vide paper read third above. Under these circumstances, considering the urgency, the Vice Chancellor has accorded sanction to implement the Scheme and Syllabus of MA Islamic Studies Programme in accordance with the new CBCSS PG Regulations 2019, in the University, with effect from 2019 Admission onwards, subject to ratification by the Academic Council. The Scheme and Syllabus of MA Islamic Studies Programme for affiliated Colleges in accordance with CBCSS PG Regulations 2019 is therefore implemented in the University with effect from 2019 Admission onwards. Orders are issued accordingly. ( Syllabus appended ) Biju George K Assistant Registrar To The Principals of all Affiliated Colleges Copy to: PS to VC/PA to PVC/ PA to Registrar/PA to CE/JCE I/JCE V/DoA/EX and EG Sections /GA I F/CHMK Library/Information Centres/SF/DF/FC Forwarded / By Order Section Officer UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT POSTGRADUATE PROGAMME MA ISLAMIC STUDIES CHOICE BASED CREDIT SEMESTER SYSTEM (CBCSS) SCHEME & SYLLABUS (2019-Admission Onwards for Affiliated Colleges) MA ISLAMIC STUDIES M.A. Islamic Studies is one of the postgraduate programmes offered by the University of Calicut since 2006. The Course attempts to study and promote advanced study on all aspects of the Islamic civilization and culture from its origin to the present, irrespective of the geographical boundaries. It focuses on the various disciplines of Islamic Sciences such as Jurisprudence, Islamic Economics and social teachings of Islam. The syllabus also covers the Major World Religions and Functional Arabic as major subjects. The programme is included three types of courses: Core courses, Elective courses and Audit Courses. Dissertation with Viva Voce also comes under the core courses. Eligibility for Admission Under Mark System :- Any graduate of Under Grade System: - Any graduate of this University including Afsal-ul this University including Afsal-ul Ulama /Arabic /Urdu /Persian of this Ulama /Arabic /Urdu /Persian or University or equivalent degree with at equivalent degree with Overall CGPA, at least 45% marks for Part III (excluding least equivalent to 50%. subsidiaries). OBC/OEC candidates are OBC/OEC candidates are eligible to eligible to relaxation up to 5%. SC/ST relaxation up to 5%. SC/ST candidates candidates need only to get a pass. need only to get a pass. MA ISLAMIC STUDIES – CBCSS 2019 Scheme First Semester SL No Hours Course Type of Paper Name Credits per Code Course Week 01 Core Understanding Islam and Islamic ISL1 C01 5 6 Course Studies 02 Core ISL1 C02 Early History of Arab Culture 5 6 Course 03 Core ISL1 C03 Introduction to Major Muslim Dynasties 5 7 Course 04 Core ISL1 C04 Functional Arabic 5 6 Course Audit Basics of Research and Community ISL1 A01 4 0 Course Linkage Programs Second Semester SL No Course Type of Hours Paper Name Credits Code Course per Week Core Major Themes and Works in Islamic 05 ISL2 C05 5 7 Course Studies Core 06 ISL2 C06 Islam in West Asia 5 6 Course Core Muslim Culture in South and Central 07 ISL2 C07 5 6 Course Asia Core 08 ISL2 C08 Social Teachings of Islam 5 6 Course Audit ISL2 A02 Translation Skill in Literature 4 0 Course Third Semester SL Hours Course Type of No Paper Name Credits per Code Course Week Core 09 ISL3 C09 Islam in Africa and Europe 5 7 Course Core 10 ISL3 C10 Islam in India 5 6 Course Elective I Islamic Economics ISL3 E01 11 Elective II Islamic Political Thought ISL3 E02 4 6 Elective III Law of Inheritance in Islam ISL3 E03 Elective IV Scientific Legacy of Muslim World ISL3 E04 12 Elective V Islam in the Modern World 4 6 ISL3 E05 Elective VI Muslim Historiography ISL3 E06 Fourth Semester SL Hours Course Type of No Paper Name Credits per Code Course Week Core The Revivalist Movements in Islam 13 ISL4 C11 5 7 Course Core 14 ISL4 C12 Islam in Kerala 5 6 Course Elective Introduction to Major World Religions ISL4 E07 VII Elective 15 Muslims and Indian Freedom Struggle 4 6 ISL4 E08 VIII Elective IX The Arab World After World War-I ISL4 E09 Project 16 ISL4 P01 4 6 Viva Voce 17 ISL4 V01 4 First Semester ISL1 C01 - CORE COURSE - UNDERSTANDING ISLAM AND ISLAMIC STUDIES Credit-5 Unit-I Necessity of faith in human life, concept of Din and Religion, din al Islam in the Quran, Islam as a straight path, the way to eternal victory. Fundamentals of Islam, Six Articles of faith, Significances Allah’s names, Brief account on Holy Books, Major Prophets and their societies mentioned in Quran Understanding terms: Iman, Islam, Ihsan, tawhid,risalat, akhirat, Qadr. Unit-II The five pillars of Islam; Declaration of faith – prayer - poor due fasting – pilgrimage to Makka, Social and spiritual aspects of prayer, and Hajj, Features of fasting and zakat. Sharia: meaning, sources, categories of Islamic Law. Muslim Sects: Khawarij, Mutazalites, Qadriyya, Murjiyya and Asharites, Shia and its subdivisions. Islam in the modern World; challenges and prospects, major Muslim countries of the East and the West, Muslim population in major countries of the world. Unit-III Islamic Studies: Definition, its Branches and categories of Islamic Studies,revealed and acquired knowledge, importance of education in Islam Origin and development of Islamic studies in Medieval Muslim World. Brief account on Major Muslim Scholars of Islamic Studies in the middleages. Development of Islamic Studies in the West, Orientalism important Orientalist works in Islamic Studies, Muslim Response to orientalism. Unit-IV Islamic Studies in Modern Muslim world: new branches in Islamic Studies. International Islamic Universities and Research Centers. Journals and Periodicals, Islamic Studies in Indian Subcontinent: Traditional and Modern Islamic Studies Centers, notable universities and jamia’s Brief account on Islamic Studies in Kerala, Islamic Studies under govt. sector, TraditionalIslamic courses and its significances. BOOKS RECOMMENDED: 1. Dr. Hameedullah , Towards understanding Islam 2. Dr. HussainNainar, Ideals and realities of Islam 3. Picthal. M, Cultural side of Islam 4. Ameer Ali. Spirit of Islam 5. ZafarAfsaq Ansari, Quranic concept of human psyche. 6. Maurice Bucaille, The Qur`an and Modern Science 7. Edward W. Said , Orientalism 8. Khurshid Ahmed, Islam and West 9. A.J Arberry , Oriental Essays 10. M. Yusufuddin , Islamic Studies in World Universities 11. Abdul Rehman , Islam aurMustashriqin 12. Anderson, Thesis and Dissertation Writing, New Delhi 13. Faruqi, Ismail Raj’i al-, Islamization of Knowledge, New Delhi 14. Gilani, S. M. Yunus, “Research in Islamic Studies: Approaches and Sources”, HamdardIslamicus, March 1989. 15. Iqbal, Sir Muhammad, “Some Thoughts on Islamic Studies”, Iqbal Review, 1925. 16. Mackeen, Dr A. M. “Islamic Studies as a University Discipline”, 17. Muqim, Muhammad, Research Methodology in Islamic Perspective, (ed), Institute of 1. Objective Studies, New Delhi 18. Nadwi, S. A. H. Ali, Islamic Studies, Orientalist and Muslim Scholars, Lucknow 19.Rajannan, Busnagi. Fundamentals of Research, American Studies Research Centre, Hyderabad ISL1 C02 - CORE COURSE - EARLY HISTORY OF ARAB CULTURE Credit-5 Unit-I Arabia before Prophet: Geographical condition of Arabia, Tribal Society, Jahiliya Poetry, North and South Kingdoms, Major Empires around Arabia, Religious practices of Jahiliya, Introduction to Semitic religions, ayyamularab, economic condition, importance of Makkah Birthof Prophet Muhammed: Year of Elephant, Ancestries of Prophet, Childhood and Early Life, Harb al fijar, hilf al fudul, Marriage with Khadeeja, the Al-ameen Unit-II Prophethood and Mission at Makkah: Revelation, Propagation of new faith, Response of Quraish, Migration to Abssiniya, Social Boycott , Importance and implications of the Hijra Prophet at Madina: Muhajir&Ansar, Construction of Mosques, Madina Charter, Major Expeditions (Badr, Uhud, Khandaq), growth of Islam, Invitation to neighboring states. Madina as a Capital of Islam, Treaty of Hudaibiyah and Conquest of Makkah , Farewell Pilgrimage and Sermon, Prophet as a Statesman, Reformer, Teacher and Spiritual Leader. Unit-III The Pious Caliphate: Khilafat as an Islamic Political Institution, Khalifah: His qualifications, Rights and Duties. Abu Bakr: Election and Accession of first Caliph, Condition of Islamic State and society, Major Events, Religious, Social, and political Achievements . Umer: Expansion of Islamic State under Umer, Byzantium and Persia, Administrative System, Reforms in Socio-Economic- Military and Legal Institutions, Umar the Role Model Unit-IV Uthman: Election, Socio-territorial expansion, Military system, Major Achievements, Political Problems, Allegations against Uthman, Assasination. Ali: His Election, issues on assassination of Caliph Uthman, Changeof Capital Battle of Jamal and Siffin, Kharijits, Battle of Nahrwan, Assassination of Ali.