UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
DEPARTMENT OF ARABIC
M.A. in Islamic Studies
REVISED SYLLA BUS OF M.A. PROGRAMME IN ISLAMIC STUDIES
PART- I (SEMESTER I & II)
AS PER CHOICE BASED CREDIT SEMESTERSYSTEM (CBCS)
TO BE INTRODUCED FROM THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2016 – 2017
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Syllabus in brief:
M.A.in Islamic Studies, Part I
SEMESTER I (4 CORE COURSES)
Course with
code No. Nomenclature Theory Internal
Assessment Hrs
Per
Week Credits
PAISL -101 Language 60 40 4 6
PAISL -102 Islam during the Times of Prophet
Muhammad and the First Four
Caliphs 60 40 4 6
PAISL -103 Political Development & Culture
growth o f Islam under (I) : The
Umayyads and (II): The Ab basids 60 40 4 6
PAISL -I04 The Islamic States & Civilization in ( I)
Egypt (II) Spain and (III) Southern
Europe 60 40 4 6
Internal
Assessment 1.Project/Assignment/Book Review
(30)
2.Attendance and active participation in departmental activities(10) - - - -
SEMESTER II (4 CORE COURSES)
Course with
code No. Nomenclature Theory Internal
Assessment Hrs
Per
Week Credits
PAISL -201 Language 60 40 4 6
PAISL -202 Islam during the Times of Prophet
Muhammad and the First Four Caliphs 60 40 4 6
PAISL -203 Political Development & Culture
growth of Islam under (I): The
Umayyads and (II): The Abbasids 60 40 4 6
PAISL -204 The Islamic States & Civilization in (I)
Egypt (II) Spain and (III) Southern
Europe 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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Syllabus in Detail
M.A. in Islamic Studies
M.A. Part I
(4 CORE COURSES)
SEMESTER I
CORE COURSE: I
COURSE CODE: PAISL 101
COURSE TITLE: Languag es
Prescribed Texts /Topics for study :
Compulsory Language: Arabic prose passages for translation into English from the following
prescribed books :-
i. Qasas al-Nabiyin, Pan I, by Abul Hasan All Al- Nadvi. Pages I -22
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 1-20
Persian ii. Seema -e-Muhammad. by Dr. Ali Shariati; Pages 1 -23
Turkish iii. Evliya Chelebi. “The Book of Travel”, first 50%.
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
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SEMESTER I
CORE COURSE: I I
COURSE CODE: PAISL 102
COURSE TITLE: Islam During the times of Prophet Muhammad and the First Four Caliphs
Prescribed Texts /Topics for study :
a) Pre -Islamic Arabia:.
i. The Geographical and Environmental Conditions of Arabia.
ii. The Pagan A rabs and their Social, Cultural, Tribal and Political life.
iii. Idolatory and the Pagan Practices prevalent among the Pre -Islamic Arabs.
iv. Ayyam al- Arab.
v. The War of Basus.
vi. The Day of Dahis.
vii. The Centers of Commerce and Culture in Pre -lslamic Arabia.
b)
i. The Heroic Age of Arabic Poetry.
ii. The Pre -lslamic Fares and their role in the development of Arabic
iii. Poetry.
iv. The Mu’allaqat.
v. The Abyssinian Invasion of Makkah.
vi. Prophet Muhammad’s Lineage, Birth and Early Life.
vii. The Prophet’s youth and marriage with Khadijah.
c) The Advent of Islam:
i. The Prophet’s meditations at the Cave of Hira.
ii. Early Divine Revelations.
iii. His Prophethood and Divine Mission.
iv. Islam - The Religion of Submission to the Will of Allah.
v. The Five Pillars of Islam.
vi. Islamic Dogmas and Beliefs.
d)
i. The Prophet’s Persecution and Social Boycott.
ii. The Migration to Abyssinia.
iii. The Pledges of4Aqabah.
iv. Prophet’s Migration to Madinah.
i. v. Covenant of brotherhood between Muhajirun and Ansar.
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
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SEMESTER I
CORE COURSE: I II
COURSE CODE: PAISL 103
COURSE TITLE: Political Developments and Cultural Growth of Islam under (I): The
Umayyads and (II): The Abbasids
Prescribed Texts /Topics for study :
a) The establishment of the Umayyad dynasty:
i. Mu’awiyah. The Founder of Umayyad Dynasty and as the Model Arab Sovereign.
ii. Conversion of Rightly Guided Caliphate into Monarchy.
iii. Yazid and the tragedy or Karbala.
iv. Kharijites: The Religio -Political Sect
b) A detailed study of the prominent Umayyud rulers:
i. Abd al -Malik.
ii. al-Walid.
iii. Umar bin 'Abd al- Aziz.
iv. Hisham.
v. Marwan - II.
c)
i. Achievements of Hajjaj bin Yusuf with reference to the conquests of Sind and Eastern
regions.
ii. Territorial Expansions of I slam under Umayyad Rule.
iii. The Downfall of the Umayyads and its causes.
iv. The Umayyad Administration and Military Set -up.
d)
i. The contributions of the Umayyads to the development of Arabic language and
literature.
ii. The contribution of the Umayyads to the development of Art, Architecture and Fine -
arts.
iii. The Umayyad society.
Scheme of examination: 60 marks = En d Semester Exam (2hrs)
40 marks = Internal Assessment
Paper -Pattern for exam: 4 questions of 15 marks each with internal choice
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SEMESTER I
CORE COURSE: I V
COURSE CODE: PAISL 104
COURSE TITLE: The Islamic States and Civilizations in (I) Egypt. (II) Spain and (III)
Southern Europe
Prescribed Texts /Topics for study :
a)
i. The Arab Conquest of Egypt in 640 A.D.
ii. ‘Amr bin al- Aas: the conqueror of Egypt.
iii. The Conquest of Cyprus (Qubrus) by the Arabs.
iv. The Early Arab Rulers of Egypt.
b)
i. The Tulunids.
ii. The Ikhshidids.
iii. The Fatimids.
iv. The contribution of Jauhar al -Siqilli.
c)
i. The Contribution of the Fatimids to Islamic Civilization.
ii. The emergence of the Crusades.
iii. The contribution of the Ayyubids incombating the Crusaders.
iv. Salah al- Din Ayyubi.
d)
i. The Mamluks.
ii. The rule of al -Malik al- Zahir Baybars.
iii. The consolidation of Mamluk power under al -Malik al- Mansur Qalawun.
iv. Highlights of Mamluk dynasty.
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
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Syllabus in Detail
M.A. in Islamic Studies
M.A. Part I
(4 CORE COURSES)
SEMESTER I I
CORE COURSE: V
COURSE CODE: PAISL 201
COURSE TITLE: Languag es
Prescribed Texts /Topics for study :
Compulsory Language: Arabic prose passages for translation into English: -
i. Qasas al- Nabiyin, Part - I, by Abul Hasan Al. Al- Nadv. Pages 23 -45
ii. Conversation in Action - English -Arabic; by J.C.Richard.
Oxford University Press. Mumbai. Lessons 9 to 15
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 2 1-40
Persian ii. Seema -e-Muhammad. by Dr. Ali Shariati; Pages 24- 47
Turkish iii. Evliya Chelebi. “The Book of Travel”, remaining 50%.
Technical and theological terms of Islamic Studies: Meanings, explanations and annotations of
Arabic terms and phraseology relating to Is lamic 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
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SEMESTER I I
CORE COURSE: VI
COURSE CODE: PAISL 202
COURSE TITLE: Islam During the times of Prophet Muhammad and the First Four Caliphs
Prescribed Texts /Topics for study :
a) The Establishment of Islam ic State at Madinah:
i. Pact with Jews and other tribes of Madinah.
ii. The battles fought by the Muslims after Migration.
iii. The Treaty of Hudaybiyah.
iv. The Prophet’s Messages to the Sovereigns and other Tribal Chiefs.
v. The Conquest of Makkah
vi. The Battles of H unain and Mutah
b)
i. The Prophet as a Military strategist.
ii. The Prophet’s farewell Pilgrimage.
iii. The Valedictory Sermon of the Prophet
iv. The Prophet’s Illness and Demise,
v. The Prophet’s family life
vi. The Prophet as a Law- giver
vii. The Prophet as an Embodiment of Mercy and Compassion.
viii. Islam as a Re ligion of Peace and Universal Brotherhood
c) The Establishment of Ri ghtly Guided Caliphate:
i. The Caliphate of Abu- Bakr.
ii. The Caliphate of Umar.
iii. The Caliphate of Uthman.
iv. The Caliphate of Ali.
v. The Period of Great Territorial E xpansion of Islam.
vi. The Conquest of Iran, Iraq. Syria and Egypt etc.
d)
i. The Civil Wars.
ii. The Administration of New Territories.
iii. The Military Set -up of Islamic State.
iv. The Salient Features of the Rightly Guided Caliphate.
v. The Caliphate and The Imamate.
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Reference Books:
1. M.H.Haykal Life of Muhammad
2. Montgomary Watt Muhammad at Mecca
3. Montgomary Watt Muhammad at Medina
4. Montgomary Watt Muhammad: Prophet and Statesman
5. Muhammad Ali Early Caliphate
6. TW.Arnold The Caliphate
7. W Muir The Caliphate, its Rise. Decline and Fall
8. P.K.Hitti History of the Arabs
9. Sayed Amir Ali History of the Saracens
10. Sayed Amir Ali Spirit of Islam
11. Shustnry M A Outlines of Islamic Culture
12. Siddiqui Mazharuddin Development of Islamic State and Society
13. Husaini S.A. Arab Administration
14. R. Levy Social Structure of Islam
15. Schacht Legacy 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 I I
CORE COURSE: VI I
COURSE CODE: PAISL 203
COURSE TITLE: Political Developments and Cultural Growth of Islam under (I): The
Umayyads and (II): The Abbasids
Prescribed Texts /Topics for study :
a) The establishment of the Abbasid dynasty:
i. The Success of Abbasid Propaganda and Establishment of theAbbasidDynasty.
ii. The Foundation of Baghad.
iii. A detailed study of distinguished Abbasid rulers with special reference to:
iv. Abu Jafar al- Mansur,
v. Al-Mahdi,
vi. Harun al- Rashid,
vii. Al-Mamun.
b) The general survey of the later Abbasid rulers:
i. Al-Mu’tasim, Al- Wathiq and Al -Mutawakkil and the later Caliphs.
ii. The Decline and fall of the Abbasid Empire.
iii. The Sack of Baghdad.
iv. The Persian Influence at the Abbasid Court.
c)
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i. The Institution of Vizierate and the Barmikids.
ii. The Great Literary and Cultural Progress under the Abbasids with special reference
to Bait -al-Hikmah and Dar -al-Tarjamah.
iii. Mu’tazilah: the Puritanical Movement.
iv. The Sh i’ah: Religo -Political Sect.
d)
i. The development of Art, Music and other Fine arts under the Abbasids.
ii. The Glory of Islamic Civilization under the Abbasids.
iii. The Abbasid Administrative, Judicial and Military Set -up.
iv. The Abbasid Society.
Reference Books:
1.P.K.Hitti History of the Arabs
2.R.A.Nicholson A Literary History of the Arabs
3.R.A.Nicholson Cambridge History of lslam
4.Carl Brockleman History of the Islamic People
5.Juiji Zaydan / D.S.Margoliouth History of Islamic Civilization
6.G.L.Strangc Baghdad during Abbasid Caliphate
7.D.S.Margoliouth The Eclipse of Abbasid Caliphate
Scheme of exa mination: 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 I
CORE COURSE: VIII
COURSE CODE: PAISL 204
COURSE TITLE: The Islamic States and Civilizations in (I) Egypt. (II) Spain and (III)
Southern Europe
Prescribed Texts /Topics for study :
a)
i. The Arab Conquests of Spain in 711 A.D.
ii. The part played by Tariq bin Ziyad and Musa bin Nusair in theconquest of Spain.
iii. The Establishment of an Independent Rule in Spain by the Umayyads in 756 A.D.
iv. The distinguished Umayyad rulers of Spain.
b)
i. The Emergence o f Petty Dynasties in Spain (Muluk al -Tawa’if).
ii. A Detailed Study of Distinguished Muslim Rulers of Spain.
iii. The Fall of Islamic Rule in Spain.
iv. Art and Architecture in Spain.
c)
i. Political, Economic and Educational Institutions of Spain.
ii. The History of Islamic Occupation of Sicily and Southern Italy.
iii. The Aghlabid rule of Sicily.
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iv. The Fatimid occupation of Sicily.
d)
i. The Norman invasion of Sicily.
ii. The Arab -Norman culture of Sicily.
iii. The decline o f Muslim rule in Spain and Sicily its causes.
iv. Sicily as a Medium of Transmitting Islamic Thought to the West.
Reference Books:
1. Hitti P.K. History of the Arabs
2. Sell Canon Muslim Conquest of Spain
3 Dozy R. Spanish Islam
4. Lonc -Poole S. The Moorish Empire
5. Watt Montgomary A History of Islamic Spain
6. Ahmad Aziz A History of Islamic Sicily
7. Yusuf S.M. Studie s in Islamic History and Cultu
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
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