Overview

The Master’s Program in Islamic Studies at International Suleiman University is designed to provide students with advanced and in-depth knowledge of Islamic sciences, with a focus on scientific research and practical application across various specialized tracks. The program offers a comprehensive learning environment combining open, virtual, and hybrid education, aligned with local and international standards, while enhancing critical analysis and systematic thinking skills.

Vision

To be a leading international academic program in Islamic Studies, distinguished for its scholarly excellence, innovative teaching methods, and integration of traditional Islamic knowledge with modern academic standards, serving both local and global communities.

Mission

To provide high-quality, flexible, and accessible graduate education in Islamic Studies that fosters critical thinking, ethical responsibility, and advanced research skills, preparing graduates to contribute meaningfully to scholarship, education, and community development in diverse cultural contexts.

Program Goals

  1. Advance scholarly knowledge in core and specialized areas of Islamic Studies.

  2. Equip students with rigorous research methodologies and academic writing skills.

  3. Promote ethical leadership grounded in Islamic values.

  4. Encourage interdisciplinary approaches integrating classical and contemporary perspectives.

  5. Prepare graduates for careers in academia, education, religious leadership, finance, and cultural preservation.

Core Values

  • Academic Integrity

  • Excellence in Research and Teaching

  • Commitment to Islamic Ethics

  • Intellectual Openness

  • Community Engagement

  • Lifelong Learning

Learning Inputs

  • Foundational and specialized courses in Islamic sciences.

  • Access to classical and modern scholarly resources.

  • Exposure to diverse scholarly traditions and methodologies.

  • Practical projects and research assignments.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion, graduates will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate mastery of core Islamic sciences and their methodologies.

  2. Apply critical analysis to primary and secondary Islamic sources.

  3. Conduct independent, original research meeting academic standards.

  4. Integrate Islamic knowledge with contemporary issues and contexts.

  5. Communicate scholarly ideas effectively in written and oral formats.

  6. Uphold ethical principles in academic and professional practice.

General Track Overview

The General Track aims to provide students with a comprehensive foundation in Islamic sciences including Fiqh, Aqeedah, Hadith, Qur’an, Islamic banking, and arts. The track emphasizes scientific research skills, critical analysis, and systematic thinking. Students gain the ability to engage with religious texts and concepts and analyze them in a balanced scholarly manner while developing academic writing and effective communication skills.

Overview of the Fiqh and Usul Track

This track prepares specialists in Fiqh and Usul, focusing on the study and analysis of Sharia texts using a scientific methodology. Students gain the ability to address contemporary issues and apply jurisprudential rulings systematically. The track includes comparative study of different jurisprudential schools and Sharia text analysis, emphasizing advanced research and analytical skills.

Overview of the Aqeedah and Islamic Thought Track

This track focuses on Islamic creed and thought, analyzing various intellectual schools and developing critical analysis skills. Students gain a deep understanding of core theological principles, defending them and addressing contemporary intellectual challenges, alongside comparative studies of thought schools.

Overview of the Qur’an and Sciences Track

Focuses on studying the Qur’an, its interpretation, and sciences. The track provides students with analytical and interpretative skills for engaging with the Qur’anic text systematically and scientifically, applying Qur’anic concepts in contemporary contexts.

Overview of the Qur’anic Recitations Track

Specializes in Qur’anic recitations, methods of recitation, and principles of Qira’at. The track aims to help students master different recitations and understand their scientific and linguistic foundations, emphasizing phonetic and linguistic text analysis.

Overview of the Hadith and Sunnah Sciences Track

Focuses on the Sunnah and Hadith sciences, analyzing chains of narration and texts while evaluating Hadith authenticity. The track develops students’ critical research skills in collecting and analyzing Hadiths according to academic methodology, including comparative study of scholarly methods.

Overview of the Islamic Banking Track

Aims to prepare students for careers in Islamic banking and finance, studying financial instruments, contracts, risk management, and halal investment. The track integrates Sharia knowledge with modern banking practices, emphasizing financial analysis and Islamic marketing skills.

Overview of the Islamic Arts Track

Focuses on traditional and contemporary Islamic arts, including architecture, calligraphy, ornamentation, and digital arts. The track develops students’ critical analysis, artistic design, and creative application skills, alongside study of art history and Islamic art criticism.

Education and Assessment

The First Stage

  • The student studies eight courses distributed as follows:√ Six compulsory courses.√ Two elective courses from among the courses offered by the college to master’s students.
  • The study is conducted through research seminars in each course. The research seminar relies on multiple references and is in accordance with the methodology and standards of scientific research.
  • Each of the eight courses takes four credit hours to complete over a period of no less than four weeks, and more than that is permissible depending on each student’s abilities. After that, the student is given a proficiency and knowledge test in the course he/she has completed, and then he/she begins another course in the same manner, and so on.
  • The courses studied in the first year allow the student to extend his studies for a period not exceeding the second year.
  • If the specialization track is chosen within the general program, elective courses must be taken from the courses designated for the chosen specialization.

The Second Stage

● The student is assigned a virtual course chosen by the college from among the courses the student studied during the undergraduate stage. This is a practical training course for the student, amounting to ten credit hours. The student must divide this course into twelve to fourteen brief lectures. The student presents each lecture as a written summary of its topic in Word format, accompanied by a video recording of it with the student’s voice using the Power Point program. Its duration should not be less than ten minutes and not more than twenty minutes.

The Third Stage

Requirements for registering the thesis topic for the Master of Business and Management degree

  • The student must pass the required academic courses with a score of no less than 70%.
  • The student must obtain a TOEFL certificate with a score of no less than 450 or its equivalent, or obtain the equivalent certificate in the French language. This is excepted for those who obtained their first university degree in one of the two languages, or in one of the two languages.
  • The student submits to the university administration a request to register a master’s thesis on a proposed topic in one of the minor specialization tracks.
  • If the course title is initially approved, the unit council appoints a supervisor to guide the student and follow up with him/her in preparing the plan.
  • The research plan includes the importance of the topic and a critical presentation of previous studies on it, defining the research problem, then determining the study methodology and its main hypotheses or questions you want to answer, and dividing the study and its sources.
  • The student presents his proposed plan at a scientific symposium. The plan discusses the topic and methodology.
  • The student modifies his plan based on the professors’ comments in the seminar if he is asked to modify it.
  • The plan will be presented after the seminar to the College Council to decide on course registration.
  • In the event of approval, the College Council’s decision to approve registration will be presented to the University Council, and the registration date will be calculated from the date of the University Council’s approval.

Jury Committee Discussion and Awarding of Degree

  • The minimum duration for preparing a master’s thesis is nine months, starting from the date the University Council approves the registration of the subject, and the maximum is two years, extendable for a third exceptional year based on the supervisor’s recommendation and the approval of the unit council, provided that the total duration of the student’s enrollment in the degree does not exceed four years.
  • The supervisor submits a semi-annual report that includes what has been accomplished and what is required in the remaining period.
  • After the student completes the thesis and the supervisor reviews it, the supervisor submits a report to the university administration stating his eligibility for discussion, including an evaluation of the student’s performance during the thesis preparation period with 140 points, in addition to submitting a complete research paper, a copy of the thesis signed by the student, and a letter with the names of the arbitration committee proposed by the specialization professors, to be presented to the college council.
  • Before the student can be discussed, at least fifteen days must have passed from the date of the arbitration committee’s approval from the college.
  • The arbitration committee formed to discuss the thesis will be for six months, renewable for a similar period based on a report from the supervisor and the approval of the unit council.
  • The validity period of the committee formed to discuss the thesis is six months. It may be renewed for a similar period based on a report from the supervisor and the approval of the unit council.
  • Each member of the jury writes a detailed scientific report on the suitability of the thesis for discussion, evaluates the thesis out of 100 points, and the average of the three points is taken.
  • A student may not discuss his thesis unless he obtains at least 70% of the supervisor’s evaluation of his performance and the evaluation of the thesis by the members of the arbitration committee in the individual reports.
  • Submit a collective post-thesis report signed by all members of the jury to evaluate the thesis discussion out of 100.
  • The thesis will be approved after joint discussion by the arbitration committee with one of the grades shown in the following table:

Conditional successConditional Success

DefinitionPointdegree
Excellent with honors4.00A+
Privilege3.75A
Very good3.50B+
Very good3.00B
Good2.50C+
Medium2.00C
1.50D+
1.00D
Fail0.00F
  • The following grades are not taken into account for the semester or cumulative GPA.

Withdraw from the course.

Thesis or project in progress:DP
Incomplete:I
In Progress:IP
Registration suspended:L
No grade specified:NGR
He did not take the final exam.:NP
The course has been transferred.:T
:W
The course covers two semesters, and the degree is awarded at the end of the spring or summer semester.:YR
No credit hours.:NC
One credit hour taken as a special student. Credit hours and grade do not count toward the degree.:ND
Resubmit the course, and only the last grade is used in calculating the cumulative GPA.:R
Credit taken as a special student. Credit hours and grade count toward a degree.:S

Credit hours

Since the fall semester of 2016/2017, the university has been adopting the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).

Academic Calendar

Sulaiman International University’s calendar is based on the semester system. Each semester lasts 15 weeks, including the final exam week. The summer semester lasts 10 weeks, including the final exam.

Academic Structure

Academic Track Structure

 

8 courses = 32 credit hours

Practical training = 10 credit hours

Master’s Thesis = 18 credit hours

Courses
Practical Training
Master's Thesis

Curriculum

Core Courses (4 courses for all tracks)

CodeCourse TitleCreditsDescriptionObjectiveLearning Inputs/OutcomesTopics
ISL501Research Methodology4Study of research methodologies, data collection tools, and ethics in Islamic sciences research.Enable students to conduct advanced academic research.Inputs: Basic research skills; Outcomes: Ability to prepare academic research papers.Research methods, analysis, ethics
ISL502Usul al-Fiqh4Study of the principles of Islamic jurisprudence and methods of deriving legal rulings.Develop understanding of jurisprudential reasoning.Inputs: Fiqh basics; Outcomes: Ability to analyze Sharia rulings.Qiyas (analogy), deduction, legal rulings
ISL503Qur’anic Sciences4Study of Qur’anic sciences, exegesis, terminology, and text analysis techniques.Enhance analytical skills for understanding the Qur’an.Inputs: Qur’anic text; Outcomes: Ability to interpret and analyze Qur’anic texts.Tafsir, terminology, linguistic style
ISL504Fundamentals of Aqeedah4Study of Islamic creed, monotheism, attributes of God, and different theological schools.Strengthen understanding of Islamic doctrinal foundations.Inputs: Sharia texts; Outcomes: Ability to analyze and understand creed.Tawhid, attributes, theological schools

 

Elective Courses by Track (10 per track, choose 4

General Track (GNL)

CodeCourse TitleCreditsDescriptionObjectiveLearning Inputs/OutcomesTopics
GNL511History of Islamic Civilization4Study of the stages of Islamic civilization and its global impact.Understand the development of Islamic civilization.Inputs: Historical texts; Outcomes: Analytical understanding of civilization.States, cultural evolution, achievements
GNL512Philosophy of Islamic Sciences4Analysis of philosophical thought in Islamic sciences.Develop critical and analytical thinking.Inputs: Philosophical concepts; Outcomes: Ability to critically analyze Islamic thought.Philosophy, methodology, intellectual trends
GNL513Applied Hadith Studies4Study of Hadiths using scientific and methodological approaches.Improve research skills in Hadith studies.Inputs: Hadith texts; Outcomes: Ability to authenticate and analyze Hadiths.Chains of narration, text analysis, Sahih evaluation
GNL514Contemporary Qur’anic Interpretation4Study of modern approaches to Qur’anic exegesis.Understand contemporary interpretations of Qur’anic texts.Inputs: Tafsir literature; Outcomes: Ability to contextualize Qur’anic concepts.Meaning, application, explanation
GNL515Contemporary Islamic Thought4Study of modern intellectual currents within Islam.Develop analytical skills for contemporary Islamic issues.Inputs: Thought literature; Outcomes: Critical engagement with modern debates.Modernity, intellectual trends, critical analysis
GNL516Islamic Ethics and Values4Study of moral principles and values in Islam.Apply Islamic ethics in personal and professional contexts.Inputs: Fiqh and Aqeedah; Outcomes: Ethical reasoning and application.Morality, principles, application
GNL517Comparative Religion4Study of Islam in comparison with other world religions.Develop comparative analytical skills.Inputs: Religious texts; Outcomes: Understanding religious similarities and differences.Dialogue, comparative analysis, understanding
GNL518Islamic Education4Study of principles and methods of Islamic pedagogy.Develop skills in Islamic teaching and curriculum design.Inputs: Education theory; Outcomes: Ability to design and implement educational programs.Curriculum, methods, pedagogy
GNL519Islamic Economics4Study of principles of Islamic finance, banking, and economic systems.Understand and apply Islamic economic principles.Inputs: Economic theory; Outcomes: Ability to develop Sharia-compliant financial solutions.Finance, banking, investments
GNL520Leadership in Islamic Contexts4Study of leadership principles and organizational management in Islamic frameworks.Develop leadership and management skills for Islamic institutions.Inputs: Management theory; Outcomes: Effective leadership in Islamic organizations.Leadership, management, ethics

Fiqh and Usul Track (FIQ)

CodeCourse TitleCreditsDescriptionObjectiveLearning Inputs/OutcomesTopics
FIQ511Advanced Fiqh Studies4In-depth analysis of Fiqh principles and application to contemporary issues.Enhance jurisprudential reasoning skills.Inputs: Classical texts; Outcomes: Solve modern fiqh issues.Ijma, Qiyas, Fatwa
FIQ512Comparative Fiqh4Compare jurisprudential schools and their methodologies.Understand diversity in fiqh rulings.Inputs: School-specific texts; Outcomes: Comparative analysis skills.Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi’i, Hanbali
FIQ513Fiqh of Transactions4Study of commercial, banking, and civil transactions in Sharia.Apply fiqh in economic contexts.Inputs: Fiqh texts; Outcomes: Practical rulings in finance.Contracts, sales, loans
FIQ514Modern Fiqh Applications4Apply traditional fiqh principles to modern contexts.Develop problem-solving skills in contemporary issues.Inputs: Classical rulings; Outcomes: Contextual application.Ethics, contemporary law, social issues
FIQ515Fiqh of Worship4Study rituals and ibadah in depth.Understand jurisprudential rules of worship.Inputs: Classical fiqh; Outcomes: Correct application of rituals.Salah, Zakah, Hajj
FIQ516Legal Maxims4Study and application of usul al-fiqh legal maxims.Apply principles systematically.Inputs: Usul literature; Outcomes: Analytical reasoning in law.Maxims, interpretation, application
FIQ517Principles of Fatwa4Methodology of issuing Islamic legal opinions.Develop capability to issue scholarly rulings.Inputs: Fiqh methodology; Outcomes: Fatwa preparation skills.Ijtihad, Fatwa, methodology
FIQ518Contemporary Jurisprudential Issues4Address modern social, medical, and ethical issues in Sharia.Problem-solving using fiqh principles.Inputs: Modern challenges; Outcomes: Practical rulings.Bioethics, family law, finance
FIQ519Research in Usul al-Fiqh4Conduct advanced research in jurisprudential principles.Develop scholarly research skills.Inputs: Usul texts; Outcomes: Academic publications.Analysis, deduction, methodology
FIQ520Fiqh and Society4Study interaction of fiqh rulings with social structures.Understand social implications of fiqh.Inputs: Society studies; Outcomes: Applied fiqh analysis.Social norms, rulings, practice

Aqeedah and Islamic Thought Track (AQT)

CodeCourse TitleCreditsDescriptionObjectiveLearning Inputs/OutcomesTopics
AQT511Classical Islamic Theology4Study of classical theological texts and doctrines across Islamic schools of thought.Understand historical development of Islamic creed.Inputs: Classical texts; Outcomes: Analytical understanding of Aqeedah.Maturidiyya, Ash’ariyya, Athariyyah
AQT512Contemporary Islamic Thought4Study of modern intellectual currents and reformist movements in Islam.Analyze modern challenges and debates in theology.Inputs: Modern writings; Outcomes: Critical assessment of contemporary ideas.Reform, modernism, ideological trends
AQT513Islamic Philosophy4Study of philosophical reasoning and logic in Islamic scholarship.Develop critical reasoning in Islamic thought.Inputs: Philosophical texts; Outcomes: Logical analysis of theological arguments.Logic, metaphysics, epistemology
AQT514Comparative Theology4Comparative study of Islamic theology and other religious doctrines.Understand similarities and differences across faiths.Inputs: Comparative texts; Outcomes: Analytical and comparative skills.Interfaith dialogue, doctrinal analysis
AQT515Kalam Methodology4Principles and methods of Islamic theological debate and reasoning.Master methods of theological argumentation.Inputs: Classical Kalam texts; Outcomes: Construct logical arguments.Argumentation, debate, doctrine
AQT516Ethics and Islamic Thought4Exploration of ethical principles derived from Islamic theology.Apply theological principles to moral reasoning.Inputs: Texts on ethics; Outcomes: Ethical application and reasoning.Morality, principles, application
AQT517Modern Challenges to Aqeedah4Analyze modern challenges to Islamic creed and responses.Equip students to respond to contemporary ideological challenges.Inputs: Modern literature; Outcomes: Applied theological solutions.Ideology, secularism, pluralism
AQT518Islamic Worldview4Study of Islamic perspectives on society, governance, and knowledge.Understand holistic Islamic worldview.Inputs: Qur’an and Sunnah; Outcomes: Integration of faith and practice.Society, governance, epistemology
AQT519Advanced Studies in Aqeedah4Research-oriented study of advanced topics in Islamic creed.Develop high-level research skills in theology.Inputs: Research texts; Outcomes: Academic research in Aqeedah.Research, analysis, theological issues
AQT520Applied Islamic Thought4Application of Islamic principles to social and intellectual problems.Solve real-world issues using Islamic thought.Inputs: Case studies; Outcomes: Practical problem-solving.Social issues, ethics, public policy

Qur’an and Qur’anic Sciences Track (QUR)

CodeCourse TitleCreditsDescriptionObjectiveLearning Inputs/OutcomesTopics
QUR511Advanced Tafsir4In-depth study of classical and modern tafsir approaches.Develop advanced exegetical skills.Inputs: Tafsir texts; Outcomes: Ability to analyze Qur’anic interpretations.Tafsir, methods, commentary
QUR512Qur’anic Linguistics4Study of linguistic, rhetorical, and stylistic aspects of the Qur’an.Enhance language-based analysis of the Qur’an.Inputs: Qur’anic text; Outcomes: Linguistic comprehension and application.Syntax, rhetoric, eloquence
QUR513Qur’anic Hermeneutics4Study of interpretive methods for understanding Qur’anic meaning.Master interpretive methodologies.Inputs: Classical and modern texts; Outcomes: Contextual exegesis.Hermeneutics, context, principles
QUR514Qur’anic Law4Study of legal rulings derived from Qur’anic texts.Apply Qur’anic principles to law and society.Inputs: Qur’an and fiqh texts; Outcomes: Legal reasoning based on Qur’an.Rulings, legislation, Sharia
QUR515Qur’anic History and Chronology4Study of the historical context and compilation of the Qur’an.Understand the historical development of the Qur’an.Inputs: Historical texts; Outcomes: Contextual knowledge of Qur’an.Compilation, chronology, transmission
QUR516Modern Qur’anic Studies4Study contemporary approaches to Qur’anic research and interpretation.Develop skills in modern scholarly approaches.Inputs: Research studies; Outcomes: Analytical and critical skills.Modern tafsir, methodology, trends
QUR517Qur’anic Ethics4Study of ethical principles in the Qur’an.Apply Qur’anic ethics in real-life contexts.Inputs: Qur’anic texts; Outcomes: Moral reasoning and application.Morality, ethics, values
QUR518Qur’an and Science4Analysis of scientific references and perspectives in the Qur’an.Understand integration of faith and science.Inputs: Qur’an and scientific literature; Outcomes: Critical assessment of Qur’anic science.Creation, nature, universe
QUR519Qur’anic Research Project4Independent research on a specific Qur’anic topic.Develop research and scholarly writing skills.Inputs: Qur’anic sources; Outcomes: Academic publication and analysis.Research, writing, analysis
QUR520Qur’anic Thought4Study of intellectual ideas derived from Qur’anic principles.Apply Qur’anic concepts to societal issues.Inputs: Qur’an and literature; Outcomes: Applied understanding of Qur’anic thought.Governance, society, philosophy

Qur’anic Readings Track (QRA)

CodeCourse TitleCreditsDescriptionObjectiveLearning Inputs/OutcomesTopics
QRA511Classical Readings4Study of major classical Qur’anic recitations (Qira’at).Master traditional Qur’anic recitation styles.Inputs: Qira’at manuscripts; Outcomes: Accurate recitation skills.Hafs, Warsh, Qalun
QRA512Advanced Tajweed4Detailed study of rules of pronunciation and recitation.Achieve mastery in Tajweed application.Inputs: Tajweed manuals; Outcomes: Accurate vocal recitation.Phonetics, articulation, rules
QRA513Comparative Qira’at4Compare different accepted Qur’anic recitations.Understand diversity and similarities in recitations.Inputs: Qira’at texts; Outcomes: Analytical comparison skills.Transmission, variants, methodology
QRA514Historical Qira’at4Study historical development of Qur’anic readings.Trace origins and evolution of recitations.Inputs: Manuscripts; Outcomes: Historical knowledge and analysis.History, manuscripts, transmission
QRA515Qur’anic Phonetics4Study of sound patterns and phonological aspects in the Qur’an.Apply phonetics in proper recitation.Inputs: Linguistic studies; Outcomes: Phonetic competence.Sounds, articulation, prosody
QRA516Qira’at and Interpretation4Link recitation variations to interpretive meaning.Analyze how Qira’at affects understanding of texts.Inputs: Tafsir and Qira’at; Outcomes: Insight into textual variations.Meaning, interpretation, variants
QRA517Recitation Methodologies4Study teaching methods for Qur’anic recitation.Train in pedagogical approaches for teaching Qira’at.Inputs: Education theory; Outcomes: Teaching competency.Methods, pedagogy, practice
QRA518Analytical Qira’at Studies4Research and analysis of specific recitation patterns.Develop research skills in Qur’anic readings.Inputs: Manuscripts and recordings; Outcomes: Scholarly analysis.Analysis, comparison, research
QRA519Modern Qira’at Applications4Applying recitation knowledge in contemporary settings.Integrate recitation practice in modern education.Inputs: Media and technology; Outcomes: Applied teaching skills.Education, media, practice
QRA520Qira’at Research Project4Conduct independent research in Qur’anic readings.Develop academic research and publication skills.Inputs: Primary and secondary sources; Outcomes: Research publication.Project, methodology, analysis

 

Sunnah and Hadith Sciences Track (SUN)

CodeCourse TitleCreditsDescriptionObjectiveLearning Inputs/OutcomesTopics
SUN511Hadith Methodology4Study of the principles, sciences, and methods of Hadith authentication and classification.Develop skills in analyzing Hadith authenticity.Inputs: Classical Hadith manuals; Outcomes: Ability to evaluate Hadith validity.Isnads, Matn, authenticity
SUN512Major Hadith Collections4Detailed study of Sahih al-Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, and other key collections.Understand the content, structure, and significance of major Hadith.Inputs: Hadith texts; Outcomes: Mastery of classical collections.Bukhari, Muslim, Sunan
SUN513Hadith Criticism4Study of critical methods for evaluating narrators and texts.Apply rigorous methods to assess Hadith reliability.Inputs: Biographical and textual sources; Outcomes: Critical evaluation skills.Rijal, criticism, analysis
SUN514Hadith Interpretation4Study of the interpretive principles and application of Hadith in law and ethics.Understand Hadith in jurisprudential and moral contexts.Inputs: Tafsir and fiqh texts; Outcomes: Practical application of Hadith.Jurisprudence, ethics, context
SUN515Modern Hadith Studies4Examination of contemporary approaches to Hadith research and scholarship.Equip students with modern research tools and perspectives.Inputs: Academic journals; Outcomes: Research competency in modern Hadith studies.Critical studies, methodology, modern trends
SUN516Hadith and Islamic Law4Study of the role of Hadith in deriving Sharia rulings.Apply Hadith to legal reasoning.Inputs: Fiqh sources; Outcomes: Legal derivation from Hadith.Usul al-fiqh, rulings, application
SUN517Hadith and Ethics4Study of moral guidance derived from Hadith literature.Apply ethical principles in practical contexts.Inputs: Hadith texts; Outcomes: Ethical reasoning skills.Morality, guidance, ethics
SUN518Hadith Research Project4Independent research on a specific Hadith topic or collection.Develop academic research skills in Hadith sciences.Inputs: Primary and secondary sources; Outcomes: Research publication.Analysis, research methodology, reporting
SUN519Hadith Transmission History4Study of historical development and transmission networks of Hadith.Understand historical context and transmission reliability.Inputs: Biographical and historical sources; Outcomes: Historical comprehension and analysis.Transmission, narrators, history
SUN520Applied Hadith Studies4Application of Hadith knowledge in modern educational, social, and legal contexts.Solve practical problems using Hadith insights.Inputs: Case studies; Outcomes: Practical application skills.Education, law, society

Islamic Finance and Economics Track (IFE)

CodeCourse TitleCreditsDescriptionObjectiveLearning Inputs/OutcomesTopics
IFE511Principles of Islamic Finance4Study of the fundamental principles of Islamic finance and banking.Understand Sharia-compliant financial systems.Inputs: Classical and modern texts; Outcomes: Knowledge of Islamic finance principles.Riba, contracts, risk
IFE512Islamic Banking Operations4Study of operational aspects of Islamic banking institutions.Master financial instruments and operations.Inputs: Bank manuals, case studies; Outcomes: Practical banking skills.Murabaha, Ijara, Mudaraba
IFE513Islamic Economics4Study of economic principles from an Islamic perspective.Understand theory and application of Islamic economics.Inputs: Textbooks, research; Outcomes: Analytical skills in economic reasoning.Supply, demand, distribution
IFE514Financial Instruments in Islam4Study of Sharia-compliant financial contracts and tools.Apply financial knowledge in Islamic contexts.Inputs: Contracts and case studies; Outcomes: Competence in financial application.Sukuk, Takaful, Musharaka
IFE515Contemporary Islamic Finance4Analyze modern financial challenges and innovations in Islamic finance.Equip students to address modern financial issues.Inputs: Academic literature; Outcomes: Analytical problem-solving skills.Innovation, regulation, ethics
IFE516Islamic Taxation (Zakat & Waqf)4Study of zakat, waqf, and taxation in Islamic economic systems.Apply taxation principles to society.Inputs: Fiqh sources; Outcomes: Practical understanding of zakat and waqf.Zakat, Waqf, distribution
IFE517Risk Management in Islamic Finance4Study of risk assessment and mitigation in Sharia-compliant finance.Develop financial risk management skills.Inputs: Case studies, financial models; Outcomes: Practical risk handling skills.Risk, contracts, hedging
IFE518Islamic Finance Research Project4Independent research in finance, banking, or economics.Develop academic research competence.Inputs: Financial literature; Outcomes: Research and publication.Analysis, methodology, reporting
IFE519Ethics in Islamic Finance4Study of ethical considerations in financial operations.Apply ethical reasoning in finance.Inputs: Texts and case studies; Outcomes: Ethical decision-making skills.Morality, justice, Sharia compliance
IFE520Applied Islamic Finance4Practical application of Islamic financial principles in modern contexts.Solve real-world financial problems using Islamic principles.Inputs: Case studies, projects; Outcomes: Applied financial competence.Banking, investment, governance

Islamic Arts and Cultural Heritage Track (IAC)

CodeCourse TitleCreditsDescriptionObjectiveLearning Inputs/OutcomesTopics
IAC511Islamic Art History4Study of the historical development of Islamic art and architecture.Understand the evolution and diversity of Islamic artistic expressions.Inputs: Textbooks, visual archives; Outcomes: Historical and analytical skills.Architecture, calligraphy, decorative arts
IAC512Islamic Calligraphy4Study and practice of Arabic calligraphy in historical and modern contexts.Master calligraphic techniques and styles.Inputs: Scripts, manuals; Outcomes: Applied calligraphy skills.Kufic, Naskh, Thuluth
IAC513Islamic Architecture4Study of architectural styles, patterns, and techniques in Islamic tradition.Develop understanding of Islamic architectural heritage.Inputs: Architectural plans, sites; Outcomes: Analytical and design skills.Mosques, palaces, urban design
IAC514Islamic Decorative Arts4Study of motifs, geometric designs, and ornamentation in Islamic culture.Analyze artistic symbolism and design principles.Inputs: Artifacts, manuscripts; Outcomes: Knowledge of decorative arts.Geometry, motifs, patterns
IAC515Modern Islamic Art4Study of contemporary trends and innovations in Islamic art.Bridge traditional and modern artistic approaches.Inputs: Contemporary works; Outcomes: Critical evaluation skills.Modernism, reinterpretation, innovation
IAC516Preservation of Islamic Heritage4Study methods for conservation and preservation of Islamic cultural heritage.Equip students with heritage preservation skills.Inputs: Case studies, manuals; Outcomes: Applied preservation techniques.Conservation, restoration, documentation
IAC517Islamic Arts and Society4Study the role of arts in shaping social and religious life.Understand the societal impact of artistic expressions.Inputs: Historical and cultural texts; Outcomes: Analytical skills.Culture, religion, society
IAC518Research in Islamic Arts4Conduct independent research on specific art forms or heritage projects.Develop scholarly research capabilities.Inputs: Artifacts, literature; Outcomes: Research and reporting skills.Methodology, analysis, publication
IAC519Islamic Visual Culture4Study visual media and artistic communication in the Islamic world.Analyze visual representations and symbolism.Inputs: Media, literature; Outcomes: Critical interpretation skills.Imagery, symbolism, media
IAC520Applied Islamic Arts4Practical application of Islamic artistic principles in modern design and culture.Apply artistic knowledge in contemporary projects.Inputs: Projects, case studies; Outcomes: Applied creative skills.Design, contemporary art, integration

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