UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
DEPARTMENT OF ARABIC
M.A. IN ISLAMIC STUDIES
REVISED SYLLABUS OF M.A. PROGRAMME IN ISLAMIC STUDIES
PART- II (SEMESTER I II & IV)
AS PER CHOICE BASED CREDIT SEMESTERSYSTEM (CBCS)
TO BE INTRODUCED FROM THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2017 – 2018
Syllabus in brief:
M.A.in Islamic Studies , Part II
SEMESTER III ( 5 ELECTIVE COURSES)
Course
Code Nomenclature Theory
Exam Internal
Assessment Hrs
per
week Credit
PAISL -301 (1)Language 60 40 4 6
PAISL -302 (2)History of Islamic Culture in Persia 60 40 4 6
PAISL -303 History of Muslim Rule and Islamic Culture
in India 60 40 4 6
PAISL -304 Islamic Sciences, Theology, Jurisprudence,
Philosophy and Mysticism 60 40 4 6
PAISL -305
(1) Contribution of Islam to Natural Social
Sciences, Fine Arts , Architecture and
Literature 60 40 4 6
PAISL -306
(2)Islam in the Gulf Region
60 40 4 6
Internal
Assessment 1.Project/Assignment/Book Review (30)
2.Attendance and active participation in
departmental activities(10)
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SEMESTER IV
(3 COURSES)
(I.INTERDISCIPLINARY COURSE )
(II.ABILITY ENHANCEMENT /SKILL BASED COURSE)
&
(III.PROJECT BASED COURSE)
Course
Code Nomenclature Theory Exam Internal
Assessment Hrs
per
week Credit
I. Interdisciplinary Course
PAISL -401 (1)Language 60 40 4 6
PAISL -402 (2)History of Muslim Rule and Islamic Culture
in Turkey 60 40 4 6
PAISL -403 History of Muslim Rule & Islamic Culture in
India 60 40 4 6
II. Ability Enhancement Course
PAISL -404 (1)Islamic Philosophy and Mysticism 60 40 4 6
PAISL -405 (2) Important Muslim Thinkers 60 40 4 6
PAISL -406 Contribution of Islam to Sciences, Society,
Politics &Literature 60 40 4 6
Internal
Assessment 1.Project/Assignment/Book Review (30)
2.Attendance and active participation in
departmental activities(10)
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III. Project Based Course
Dissertation
(75) Presentation
(25) 4 10
Syllabus in Detail
M.A. in Islamic Studies
M.A. Part II
Semester III
(5 ELECTIVE COURSES)
SEMESTER III
ELECTIVE COURSE: I
COURSE CODE: PAISL 301
COURSE TITLE: Languages
Prescribed Texts/Topics for study:
Compulsory Language: Arabic prose passages for translation into English from the
following prescribed books: -
i. Qasas al- Nabiyin, Vol II, by Abul Hasan All Al- Nadvi. Pages 1- 27
ii. Conversation in Action - English -Arabic, by J.C.Richards Oxford University Press.
Mumbai. First 08 lessons.
Optional Language: Candidates will have the option of choosing one of the following languages
for translation
Urdu i. Islam mein Husne Akhlaq.... by Dr. Shafi Shaikh. Pages 41 -64
Persian ii. Seema -e-Muhammad. by Dr. Ali Shariati; Pages 48 -62
Technical and theological terms of Islamic Studies: Meanings, explanations and annotations of
Arabic terms and phraseology relating to Islamic Studies in general and more particularly occurring in all the four papers to be studied.
Scheme of examination: 60 marks = End Semester Exam (2hrs)
40 marks = Internal Assessment
Paper -Pattern for exam: 4 questions of 15 marks each with internal choice
SEMESTER I II
ELECTIVE COURSE: II
COURSE CODE: PAISL 302
COURSE TITLE: History of Islamic Culture in Persia
Prescribed Texts/Topics for study:
Unit I: An Introduction to the History & Culture of Persia
a) Conquest of Persia.
b) Fusion of Islamic Culture with Persian Civilization.
c) Mass Conversion of Persia to Islam.
d) The Religious, Intellectual, Literary and Cultural Development of Persia.
Unit II: Decline of the Abbasid Power and the Rise of Regional Dynasties
a) The Abbasid Revolution.
b) Causes of the downfall of Abbasid power.
c) Factors that led to the rise of regional dynasties
Unit III: A Detailed Study of the Following Dynasties and their Contribution to Islamic
Civilization: a) The Tahirid Dynasty.
b) The Safarid Dynasty.
c) The Samanid Dynasty.
d) The Buwayhid Dynasty.
Unit IV: A Detailed Study of the Following Dynasties and their Contribution to Islamic
Civilization: a) The Saljuq Dynasty.
b) The Timur id Dynasty.
c) The Ghaznawid Dynasty.
d) The Mughal Dynasty.
e) The Safawid Dynasty.
Reference Books:
1. P.K.Hitti History of the Arabs
2. Husaini S.A. Arab Administration
3. History of Islam (Vol I & II) Prof. Masudul Hasan
Scheme of examination: 60 marks = End Semester Exam (2hrs)
40 marks = Internal Assessment
Paper -Pattern for exam: 4 questions of 15 marks each with internal choice
SEMESTER I II
ELECTIVE COURSE: III
COURSE CODE: PAISL 303
COURSE TITLE: History of Muslim Rule and Islamic Culture in India
Prescribed Texts/Topics for study:
Unit I: Indo -Arab Relations: An Introduction
a) Arab Relations before the Advent of Islam.
b) The Arab Conquest of Sindh & Multan.
c) Establishment of Muslim Rule in India by Muhammad bin Qasim.
d) Current Scenario of Indo- Arab Relations.
Unit II: A Brief Introduction of the Decline of the Delhi Sultanate & Establishment of Moghal Rule in India:
a) The Delhi Sultanate of Pre -Moghal Era.
b) Factors that led to downfall of the Delhi Sultanate.
c) The Establishment of Moghal Dynasties in India.
d) India’s Development &Growth under the Moghals.
Unit III: A Detailed Study of Prominent Sultanates and Moghal Rulers
a) Prominent Sultanates under the Moghals.
b) Distinguished Moghal Rulers and their Achievements.
c) Trade & Commerce of Moghal Dynasties
d) The Decline of Moghal Rule in India
Unit IV: The Medieval Deccani Kingdom
a) The Establishment of Bahaminid Dynasty.
b) The Prominent Rulers of the Bahamanid Dynasty.
c) The Kingdom of Ahmednagar.
d) The Decline of Deccani Kingdom
Scheme of examination: 60 marks = End Semester Exam (2hrs)
40 marks = Internal Assessment
Paper -Pattern for exam: 4 questions of 15 marks each with internal choice
SEMESTER III
ELECTIVE COURSE: IV
COURSE CODE: PAISL 304
COURSE TITLE: Islamic Sciences, Theology, Jurisprudence, Philosophy and Mysticism
Prescribed Texts/Topics for study:
Unit I: The Holy Quran
a) Revelation, Collection, Compilation and Preservation of the Holy Quran.
b) Purpose and Importance of the Holy Quran
c) The Exegesis on the Holy Quran.
d) Doctrine of the I’jaz of the Holy Quran
e) Commentaries of the Holy Quran & Important Commentators.
Unit II: Hadith (The Sayings & Practices of the Holy Quran)
a) Basic Components of the Ahadith.
b) Transmission and Scrutiny of Hadith
c) Classification of Ahadith.
d) Usool -al-Hadith and Asmaa- al-Rijaal.
e) The Main Works of Hadith with special reference to Sihaa -at-Sittah.
f) Major Collections of Hadith.
g) Shia works on Hadith.
Unit III: Islamic Jurisprudence and Fiqh
a) The Origin and Development Islamic Jurisprudence.
b) The Four Schools of Fiqh.
c) The Concept of Ijtihad.
d) The Principles of Consensus (Ijma’), Opinion (Raay) and Analogy (Qiyaas).
e) Contemporary Problems and Islamic Fiqh
Unit IV: Theological Dialects in Islam: A Critical Introduction
a) Beginning of Theological Dialects in Islam.
b) Asharites and Mutazalites.
c) Doctrines of Mutazalites.
d) Contribution of Mutazalites to Islamic Thought.
Scheme of examination: 60 marks = End Semester Exam (2hrs)
40 marks = Internal Assessment
Paper -Pattern for exam: 4 questions of 15 marks each with internal choice
SEMESTER I II
ELECTIVE COURSE: V
COURSE CODE: PAISL 305
COURSE TITLE: Contribution of Islam to Natural Social Sciences, Fine Arts, Architecture
and Literature
Prescribed Texts/Topics for study:
Unit I: Contribution of Muslims’ to the Following Sciences:
a. Astronomy.
b. Chemistry.
c. Medicine.
Unit II: Contribution of Muslims’ to the Following Sciences:
a. Mathematics
b. Rational Sciences
c. Astrology.
Unit III: Contribution of Muslims’ to Architecture:
a. Salient Features of Islamic Architecture.
b. Development of Islamic Architecture in Spain
c. Development of Islamic Architecture in Iran
d. Development of Islamic Architecture in Turkey
Unit IV: Contribution of Muslims’ to Fine Arts:
a. Paintings
b. Calligraphy
c. Engraving.
d. Pottery.
e. Music
Scheme of examination: 60 marks = End Semester Exam (2hrs)
40 marks = Internal Assessment
Paper -Pattern for exam: 4 questions of 15 marks each with internal choice
SEMESTER III
ELECTIVE COURSE: VI
COURSE CODE: PAISL 306
COURSE TITLE: Islam in the Gulf Region
Prescribed Texts/Topics for study:
Unit I: Social, Cultural & Religious Status of the Gulf before the emergence of Wahabi Movement
Unit II: Emergence of Wahabi Movement in Gulf & its ideology
Unit III: The Eminent Personlities in Gulf Region:
a. King Shah Saud
b. ii.King Faisal
c. King Abdul Aziz
Unit IV: Contribution of Gulf Region to the development of following sciences after the
emergence of Wahabi Movement:
a. Tafseer
b. Hadith
c. Fiqh
Scheme of examination: 60 marks = End Semester Exam (2hrs)
40 marks = Internal Assessment
Paper -Pattern for exam: 4 questions of 15 marks each with internal choice
Syllabus in Detail
M.A. in Islamic Studies
M.A. Part II
Semester IV
(3 Courses)
I. INTERDISCIPLINARY COURSE
II. ABILITY ENHANCEMENT/
SKILL BASED COURSE
III. PROJECT BASED COURSE
SEMESTER IV
COURSE CODE: PAISL 401
COURSE TITLE: Languages
Prescribed Texts/Topics for study:
Compulsory Language: Arabic prose passages for translation into English: -
a) Qasas al- Nabiyin, Vol - lI, by Abul Hasan Al. Al- Nadv. Pages 28- 39
b) Conversation in Action - English -Arabic; by J.C.Richard. Oxford University Press. Mumbai.
Optional Language: Candidates will have the option of choosing one of the following
languages for translation
Urdu i. Islam mein Hus ne Akhlaq.... by Dr. Shafi Shaikh. Pages 65 -84
Persian ii. Seema- e-Muhammad. by Dr. Ali Shariati; Pages 62 -80
Technical and theological terms of Islamic Studies: Meanings, explanations and annotations of
Arabic terms and phraseology relating to Islamic St udies in general and more particularly
occurring in all the four papers to be studied.
Scheme of examination: 60 marks = End Semester Exam (2hrs)
40 marks = Internal Assessment
Paper -Pattern for exam: 4 questions of 15 marks each with internal cho ice
SEMESTER IV
COURSE CODE: PAISL 402
COURSE TITLE: History of Muslim Rule and Islamic Culture in Turkey
Prescribed Texts/Topics for study:
Unit I: Origin and Expansion of Ottoman Empire
a) Establishment of Ottoman Empire
b) Rise of Ottomans
c) Ottoman Society in the 15th Century
d) Religious Institutions and Sunni Orthodoxy
e) Decline of Ottoman Empire
Unit II: Development of the following Sciences under the Ottoman Empire:
a) Islamic Sciences
b) Social Sciences
c) Natural Sciences
Unit III: Important Ottoman Rulers
a) Osman I
b) Murad I
c) Mehmed I
d) Sulaiman I -The Magnificent
Unit IV: Contribution of Turkey to Islamic Culture & Civilization
a) Contribution of Turkey to education
b) Development of Islamic Civilization in Turkey
c) Cultural Heritage of Turkey
Reference Books:
1. P. Sykes Hi story of Persia
2. P. Sykes Cambridge History of Islam
3. Carl Browkleman History of Islamic People
4. B. Lewis The Assassins- A Real Sect in Islam
5. Shaw S. J. Hi story of Ottoman Empire
6. Lane -Pool e Turkey
7. Ayyubi N A. Some Aspects of Islamic Turkish Culture
Scheme of examination: 60 marks = End Semester Exam (2hrs)
40 marks = Internal Assessment
Paper -Pattern for exam: 4 questions of 15 marks each with internal choice
SEMESTER IV
COURSE CODE: PAISL 403
COURSE TITLE: History of Muslim Rule & Islamic Culture in India
Prescribed Texts/Topics for study:
Unit I: The Medieval Deccan Kingdom
a) The Kingdom of Bijapur
b) The Kingdom of Golcunda
Unit II:
a) The Development of Indo- Islamic Society and Fusion of Cultural Traditions
b) Indo -Islamic Architecture, Paintings,Music and other Fine Arts
Unit III:
a) The Impact of Persian Language on Indian Society and Administration
b) The Origin and Development of Urdu Language
Unit IV: Contribution of the following Mughal Rulers towards Cultural Integration
a) Shahjahan
b) Akbar
c) Humayun
Reference Books:
1. Sayed Sulaiman Nadvi Indo -Arab Relations
2. Maqbool Ahmed Indo -Arab Relations
3. Briggs John History of the Rise of Mohammedan Power in India
4. Sayed Sulaiman Nadvi The Arab Navigati on
5. RA. Nicholson Cambridge Hi story of Islam
6. VD.. Mahaj an History of Medieval India
7. VD.. Mahajan India Since 1526
8. VD.. Mahajan The Sultanate of Delhi
SEMESTER IV
II. Ability Enhancement Cours es
COURSE CODE: PAISL 404
COURSE TITLE: Islamic Philosophy and Mysticism
Prescribed Texts/Topics for study:
Unit I:
a. Arab reaction and response to Greek Philosophy
b. Translations of Various Sciences into Arabic
c. Arab Philosophers: Al- Kindi, Al- Farabi and Ibn -Sina (Avicenna)
Unit II: Western Muslim Philosophers & their contributions to Islamic Philosophy:
a. Ibn Bajjah
b. Ibn Tufayl
c. Ibn Rushd (Averres)
d. Ibn-al-Arabi
e. Characteristics of the Works of Muslim Philosophers
Unit III:
a. Origin & Development of Sufism
b. Important Sufi Orders
c. Important works on Sufism
Unit IV:
a. The Concept of Wahdat- al-Wujood and Wahdat- al-Shuhood
b. Development of Sufism in India
c. Prominent Indian Sufis
d. Impact of Sufism on Indian Society
Reference Books:
1. Maulana Mohd.Ali The Holy Quran (Eng Transl)
2. Maulana Mohd.Ali The Religion of Islam
3. Arberry A.J Sufism
4. Faruki Kemal A. Islamic Jurisprudence
5. Meadoul D B Development of Muslim Theology
6. Schact Joseph An Introduction to Islamic Law
7. De Lacy O The Greek Sciences Passed to the Ar abs
Scheme of examination: 60 marks = End Semester Exam (2hrs)
40 marks = Internal Assessment
Paper -Pattern for exam: 4 questions of 15 marks each with internal choice
SEMESTER IV
COURSE CODE: PAISL 405
COURSE TITLE: Important Muslim Thinkers & Their Contribution
Prescribed Texts/Topics for study:
Unit I:
a. Mawardi
b. Ibn Taimiyah
c. iii.Ibn Khaldun
Unit II:
a. Mohammad Abduhu
b. Syed Qutub Shaheed
c. Hasan al- Banna
d. Jamaluddin Afghani
Unit III:
a. Allama Iqbal
b. Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
c. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
Unit IV:
a. Abul Hasan Ali Nadvi
b. Allama Shibli Nomani
c. Maulana Abul Ala’ Mawdoodi
d. Ahmed Raza Khan
SEMESTER IV
COURSE CODE: PAISL 406
COURSE TITLE: Contribution of Islam to Sciences, Society Politics & Literature
Prescribed Texts/Topics for study:
Unit I : Contribution of Muslims’ to the Following Sciences:
a. Historiography.
b. Geography
c. Navigation
Unit II:
a. Salient Features of the Social Structure of Islam
b. Status of Women with Special reference to their Rights & Duties
c. The Rights and Duties of Husband & wife in Islam
d. The Rights & Duties of Husband & Wife in Islam
Unit III:
a. The Political Thought in Islam
b. Economic Concepts in Islam
c. The Role of 'Bait -al Maal' in the development and welfare of society
d. Business Ethics in Islam
Unit IV: Literary Movements for the Consolidation of Islam
a. Arabic Movements
b. Persian Movements
c. Turkish Movements
Reference Books:
1. Ibne Khaldoon The Muqaddimah
2. Dury Carel J. Art of Islam
3. James Davi d Islamic Art -an introduction
4. Rice David T. Islamic Art
5. Kheiri Sattar Islamic Architecture
6. Sadafi Yasin H. Islamic Calligraphy
7. Nafis Ahmed Muslim Contribution to Geography
8. Chaudhri MSh.ari f Womens' Rights in Islam
9. Aftbuddi n Ahmed The Status of Women in Islam
10. William E. Taner Islam and Women
11. Maryam Jame el a Islam and The Muslim Women
12. Mesbah M Taqi Status of Women in Islamic
13. Maududi Abul Al A Political theory of Islam
14. Hamid Al gar B. On the Sociology of Islam
15. Khan MS. Islam: Social and Economic Structure
16. Levy Reuben An Intro to the So ciology of Islam
17. Levy Reuben The Social Structure of Islam
18. Faruqi NA. Early Muslim Historiography
19. Mohd Sohail The Administrative and Cultural History of Islam
Scheme of examination: 60 marks = End Semester Exam (2hrs)
40 marks = Internal Assessment
Paper -Pattern for exam: 4 questions of 15 marks each with internal choice
SEMESTER IV
III. PROJECT BASED COURSE
Four to five broad topics will be announced at the beginning of Semester II.
Learners can opt any one topic for their Project Based Course.
Scheme of Assessment: 75 marks = Dissertation
25 marks = Presentation of Project
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