Islamic History & Civilization

Course Description

A survey of Islamic history from the time of the Prophet ﷺ through the major Islamic empires to the modern era. The course examines the development of Islamic civilization, the transmission of knowledge, the role of scholars and institutions, and the impact of colonialism on Muslim societies. Students situate Islamic scholarship within its broader historical and civilizational context.

What You'll Learn

• Narrate the major events of the Prophet's ﷺ life and the early Caliphate with historical accuracy
• Describe the contributions of the major Islamic empires to science, philosophy, and culture
• Analyse the impact of colonialism on Islamic institutions, legal systems, and scholarship
• Situate a classical scholarly figure within their historical and intellectual context

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