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UNIVERSI TY OF MUMBAI
Syllabus for the S.Y.B.A.
PROGRAM: B.A.
COURSE: ISLAMIC STUDIES
(SEMESTER II I & IV )
CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM (CBCS)
WITH EFFECT FROM
THE ACADEMIC YEAR 201 7-2018
SYBA Islaimc Studies SEM III IV_1 Syllabus Mumbai University by munotes
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Syllabus in brief:
S.Y.B.A. in Islamic Studies
SEMESTER II I
Course
Name Course
Code Nomenclature Theory
Exam Hrs per
week Credit
Course II The Prophet Muhammad's life at
Madinah and the est ablishment of the
Islamic State – I 100 3 3
Course III The Source of Islamic Law and the
Cultural Aspects of Islam - I 100 3 3
Total 200 6 6
SEMESTER IV
Course
Name Course
Code Nomenclature Theory
Exam Hrs per
week Credit
Course II The Prophet Muhammad's life at
Madinah and the est ablishment of the
Islamic State – II 100 3 3
Course III The Source of Islamic Law and the
Cultural Aspects of Islam - II 100 3 3
Total 200 6 6
Scheme of Examination: 100 Marks = End Semester Examination (3 hrs)
Paper Pattern for Exam: 5 Questions of 20 Marks (each with internal choice)
(Please refer Question Paper pattern attached at the end of syllabus)
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Course – II
The Prophet Muhammad's life at Madinah and the
establishment of the Islamic State - I
SEMESTER III
Module 1:
1. Arrival of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) at Madinah.
2. Al -Qubah, the first mosque built by the Prophet and his companions.
3. The construction of the Prophet's mosque.
4. The covenant of the brotherhood between Muhajirun and Ansar.
Module 2:
1. The pact between the Prophet and the Jews and their allies of Madinah.
2. The institution of Adhan.
3. The Change of Qiblah.
4. The battle of Badr a break -though for early Islam.
Module 3:
1. The battle of Uhud, a temporary set -back for Muslims.
2. The J ewish conspiracy
3. The war of Trench (Khandaq)
4. Banishment of BanuQuraizah
Module 4:
(a)
i. The Truce of Hudaibiyah
ii. Messages to sovereigns and tribal chiefs
iii. The battle of Khyber.
(b) Basic Arabic grammar and Islamic Terminologies
i. Basic Arabic:
ii. Islamic Terminologies:
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Course – III
The Source of Islamic Law and the Cultural Aspects of
Islam - I
SEMESTER I II
Module 1:
1. The Holy Qur'an: Its meaning and revelation
2. The collection, compilation and arrangement of the Holy Qur'an
3. The Holy Qur'an as the comprehensive universal guide.
4. The Holy Qur'an as the foundation of various sciences.
Module 2:
1. The influence of the Holy Qur'an upon the Arabic literature.
2. The Holy Qur'an as the preserver of Arabic language.
3. The Tafsir: Its meaning and development.
i . The study of the following Arabic scholars as Tafsir writers:
a. Az-Zamakhshari
b. At-Tabari
c. Ar-Razi
d. As-Suyuti
e. Al -Baidawi
Module 3:
ii . The study of the following Indian scholars as Tafsir writers:
a. Makhdoom Ali Mahaimi,
b. Shah Waliullah, Maulana
c. Abul Kalam Azad,
d. Maulana Maudoodi,
e. Maulana Yusuf Ali.
Module 4:
(a)
1. The importance of education in Islam.
2. The concept of Justice in Islam.
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(b) Basic Arabic grammar and Islamic Terminologies
i. Basic Arabic:
ii. Islamic Terminologies:
Reference Books:
1. AS. Tritton : Muslim Theology
2. Maedonald D.B. : Development of Muslim Theology,
Jurisprudence and constitutional Theology
3. Helmut Gatji : The Qur'an and its exegesis
4. Faruki Kamal : Islamic Jurisprudence
5. Schacht Joseph : The Origin of Muhammadan Jurisprudence
6. Siddiqi Dr. M.Z. : Hadith Literature
7. Gulam Ahmad Hariri : Tarikh -e-Tafsir wa Mufassirin (Urdu)
8. Dr. SalimQidwai : Hindustani Mufassirin Aur Unki Arbi Tafsirein
(Urdu)
9. Arabic Made Easy : Abul Hashim
10. Handy Reference
Book on Islam : Mohammed S. Vawda
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Course – II
The Prophet Muhammad ’s life at Madinah and the
establishment of the Islamic State - II
SEMESTER I V
Module 1:
1. The conquest of Makkah.
2. The battle of Mutah.
3. The battle of Hunain.
Module 2:
1. The first Islamic Pilgrimage (Umra)
2. The year of deputation
3. The Tabuk expedition
Module 3:
1. The Farewell Pilgrimage
2. The valedictory sermon of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)
3. The Prophet's illness and demise.
4. The Prophet Muhammad as a reformer and the law -giver.
Module 4:
(a)
i. The Prophet Muhammad as the founder of the Islamic state.
ii. The Prophet's ideal personality and achievements
iii. The Prophet's family life.
(b) Basic Arabic grammar and Islamic Terminologies
i. Basic Arabic:
ii. Islamic Terminologies:
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Course – III
The Source of Islamic Law and the Cultural Aspects of
Islam - II
SEMESTER I V
Module 1:
1. Hadith: Its meaning, collection and compilation.
2. The codification and classification of Hadith.
Module 2:
1. Al -Muwatta of Imam Malik.
2. Preservation of Hadith and Siha -al -Sittah.
3. Hadith as a practical guide to human behavior.
Module 3:
1. Fiqh: Its meaning, origin and development.
2. The importance of Ijtihad, Ray, Qiyas and Ijma in Islamic Jurisprudence
3. The four school of Islamic Jurisprudence and their importance.
Module 4:
(a)
i. The importance of Unity, Fraternity and Equality in Islam.
ii. The significance of Eid al -Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Yaum al -Aashurah and Lailat al -
Qadr in Islam.
(b) Basic Arabic grammar and Islamic Terminologies
i. Basic Arabic:
ii. Islamic Terminologies:
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Reference Books:
1. AS. Tritton : Muslim Theology
2. Maedonald D.B. : Development of Muslim Theology,
Jurisprudence and constitutional Theology
3. Helmut Gatji : The Qur'an and its exegesis
4. Faruki Kamal : Islamic Jurisprudence
5. Schacht Joseph : The Origin of Muhammadan Jurisprudence
6. Siddiqi Dr. M.Z. : Hadith Literature
7. Gulam Ahmad Hariri : Tarikh -e-Tafsir wa Mufassirin (Urdu)
8. Dr. SalimQidwai : Hindustani Mufassirin Aur Unki Arbi Tafsirein
(Urdu)
9. Arabic Made Easy : Abul Hashim
10. Handy Reference
Book on Islam : Mohammed S. Vawda
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Question Paper Pattern
(SEM -III & IV ), Marks: 100, Time: 3Hrs
N.B.: (1) All questions are compulsory.
(2) All questions carry equal marks.
(3) Figures to the right indicate marks to a sub -question.
Q.1: Attempt any TWO of the following: (On Module I)
(a) ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 10 marks
(b) ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 10 marks
(c) ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 10 marks
Q.2: Attempt any TWO of the following: (On Module 2)
(a) ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 10 marks
(b) ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 10 marks
(c) ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 10 marks
Q.3: Attempt any TWO of the following: (On Module 3)
(a) ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 10 marks
(b) ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 10 marks
(c) ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 10 marks
Q.4: Attempt any TWO of the following: (On Module 4)
(a) ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 10 marks
(b) ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 10 marks
(c) ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 10 marks
Q.5: Short Notes (any TWO)
(a) ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 10 marks
(b) ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 10 marks
(c) ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 10 marks
(d) ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 10 marks