Title of the Programme: Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Islamic Studies
Duration of the Programme
Eligibility for Admission
General objective of the Programme:
This programme is aimed at making the students familiar with the the fundamental sources of Islam: The Quran, the Hadith and the Shariah (Islamic Law). The programme explores the thoughts and practices of Islam focusing on, among other things, the doctrinal diversity, intellectual vigor and the ethical values of Islam. Besides, the programme embodies an special focus on many contemporary Islamic academic disciplines and brances, such as: Tafsir, Fiqh, Usul al-Fiqh, Dawah, al-Kalam, Sufism, Economics, Social Systems, Political Systems, Human Rights, International Relations, Media, Trade, Commerce, Banking and Insurance in Islam. This programme assists students to be succeed in their practical lives and works.
The B.A (Honours) in Islamic Studies is designed to provide advanced level of study to the fresh graduates of the discipline and the professionals as well. The programme aims to train young professionals willing to pursue a career in international or national level or in the academic world. The main objectives of the programmeare as following:
30 courses · 120 credit hours across 8 terms
| Code | Course title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIS 101 | Introduction to Islam and Islamic Dawah | 4 | Islam is a religion founded and based on faith in one ultimate Creator, Allah. Every follower of Islam believes in this doctrine and in Prophet Muhammad (sm) being the last messenger of Allah. The Quran, the Holy book of the religion is a anthology of all of Allah's revelations to Prophet Muhammad (sm). Allah revealed his message to the Prophet Muhammad (sm) through the angel Zibrail (A.), about the oneness of Allah, about how to worship him and about the perfected way of life. Therefore, the Quran is considered the unchanged declaration of Allah and the constitution, the guidebook for the Muslims in this life. In fact, this course will introduce the students with the basic tenents of Islam and the ways of preaching Islam. |
| BIS 103 | Al-Sirat al-Nabawiyyah and History of the Chaliphs | 4 | This course is designed on the life of the final Prophet Muhammad (sm), the harbinger of Mankind. His endeavor for establishing the truth (Islam) in the Arabian Peninsula is sketched out in this course. The students will be introduced with the prudence, sagacity and keen sense of Prophet (sm) for establishing peace in Makkah, Madina and neighboring territories by formulating different charters and treaties. This course also highlights the Prophet’s (sm) strategies for running different battles, ways of inviting the kings and emperors to the way of Allah and his heart-touching farewell speech. |
| BIS 102 | Introductory Knowledge of the Quran, Principles and History of Tafsir Literature | 4 | This course will highlight that the Quran is Allah’s final revelation and authoritative source of Islamic Knowledge; the literary and terminological meaning, subject matters, objectives and various names of the Quran. It will also focus on its methods of revelation, preservation and compilation. Makki surah, Madani surah, I’jazul Quran, Amthalul Quran, Aqsamul Quran, Jadlul Quran, Qasasul Quran and Fadailul Quran. verses and surah’s reveled first and last, sequence of verses, surah and classesification of verses. concept of rejection of the Quran and its consequences. Importance and necessity of the Quran in human life; Classesification of the verses of the Quran in accordance with the scientific, mystic, historical, social, political and religious aspects; Impact of the Quran in human life and Quranic literature in Bangladesh. |
| Code | Course title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIS 104 | Bengali | 4 |
Bengali Grammer and Short History of Bengali Literature (ancient and middle age), Bengali Literature and Short History of Bengali Literature (modern age) |
| BIS 105 | Economy, Finance, Banking and Insurance in Islam | 4 | Islamic economics is a comprehensive and independent economic system which defines economic principles in accordance with Islamic law and takes into account the material, spiritual, social and political aspects of human life. Islam allows human beings to exploit the world’s resources to the best of their ability in a spirit of justice and brotherhood towards human beings. It also accepts the basic commitments of market economy, such as the right of ownership of enterprise and competitive surroundings. Therefore, this course will help to know Islamic teachings towards economy and finance. |
| BIS 106 | English | 4 |
This course is designed to enable students to improve their English language skills by engaging in pair work, group work, class discussion etc in English. Students will also gain greater confidence in using English as a foreign language. This course will put equal emphasis on enhancing the speaking, reading, writing and listening skills in students. |
| Code | Course title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIS 202 | Social System, Family Welfare and Aesthetics in Islam | 4 | Man is a social being and every Muslim is a member of one family. Islam provides its teaching for family relations. Rights and duties of parents and children and status of women in Islam are also stipulated in Islam. This course will help the students to know Islamic social system and family welfare. |
| BIS 203 | Sociology and Anthropology | 4 | This course introduces basic concepts used in Sociology. Centering on human interaction, it discusses various social institutions like family, religion, property, state etc and analyze socialization, gender, inequality, power among other substantive issues. It also discusses various structural issues like stratification, poverty, exclusion, urbanization, environment etc and analyzes major behavioral issues like crime, deviance, health etc. Attempts are made to relate these issues with sociological literature citing examples from various societies including Bangladesh. Finally the course endeavors to understand the contemporary changes in our social life from the perspective of globalization. |
| BIS 201 | Quranic Studies | 4 | This two Surahs (Surah al-Ambiya and Surah al-Qasas) will introduce the students to the stories of different Prophets (A) during their life time. The infinite power of Allah is described in these two Surah. The perennial clash between truth and falsehood has been manifested in these two Surah. This course demonstrates different incidents, the majestic power of Allah, His grace and Niamats bestowed on the prophet Ibrahim (A), Musa (A) Ilyas (A), Lut (A), Zakaria (A), Yahia (A), Dawood (A), Sulaiman (A), Marium (A) and Muhammad (sm) and the ultimate end of the falsehood. |
| Code | Course title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIS 204 | Sunnah in Practical Life | 4 | To acquire knowledge about translation, explanation and teachings of the verses of Quran and Hadith narrated in the chapter of sincerity penitence , truthfulness, piety , trust in Allah, perseverance , to surpass in virtuous deeds and Incentive for the same, enjoining virtue and forbidding evil from Riyad al Salihin and help to understand the importance of practicing them in practical life as the Sunnah of Prophet (sm) . |
| BIS 205 | Political Science | 4 | This course is designed to provide the student with necessary knowledge and understanding of introduction of political science as a discipline as well as a description of its nature, scope and methods, theory of state, fundamental concept of society, community, power, sovereignty, constitution, law, liberty, rights, duties, equality, nationalism, democracy, forms and organs of the government, political party, electorate and globalization. |
| BIS 206 | Political System and Human Rights in Islam | 4 | This course will highlight the students on the definition, characteristics, Importance of state, government, sovereignty, Khilafat, Ummah, Liberty, Democracy, Rights-duties and Diplomacy in the light of Islam. |
| Code | Course title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIS 301 | Study of al-Tafsir | 4 | |
| BIS 302 | Study of al-Kalam and Muslim Philosophy | 4 | |
| BIS 303 | Sufism and Some Prominent Sufis | 4 | |
| BIS 304 | Introduction to Islamic Law, Personal Law and Law of Inheritance in Islam | 4 |
| Code | Course title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIS 305 | International Relations in Islam, Islam and Contemporary Issues | 4 | |
| BIS 306 | Computer Literacy | 4 | |
| BIS 307 (a) | Arabic Literature, Grammar, Translation and Composition | 4 | |
| BIS 307(b) | Islamic Civilization & Culture, Ethics & Values in Islam | 4 | |
| BIS 308 | Modern History of the Muslim World and Organizations | 4 |
| Code | Course title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIS 401 | Study of Hadith | 4 | |
| BIS 402 | Principles of Economics and the Economy of Bangladesh | 4 | |
| BIS 403 | History of Muslim Spain and Muslim Contribution to Science and Technology | 4 | |
| BIS 404 | Bangladesh Studies | 4 |
| Code | Course title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIS 405 | Principles and History of Hadith Literature | 4 | |
| BIS 406 | Study of Religions | 4 | |
| BIS 407 | Principles and History of Islamic Jurisprudence | 4 | |
| BIS 408 (a) | History of Islam | 4 | |
| BIS 408(b) | Lives and Thoughts of Muslim Thinkers of the World | 4 |