INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA

COURSE OUTLINE
Kulliyyah Department Programme Course Title Course Code Status Level Credit Hours Contact Hours Pre-requisites (if any) Co-requisites (if any) Instructional Strategies Course Assessment Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences Department of General Studies Bachelor Islam: Knowledge and Civilization UNGS 2040 University requirement Undergraduate 3 3 UNGS 2030

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Lectures, group discussion, presentation, review of relevant materials.

LO 1&2 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5

Method Mid-term Examination Term-paper Quizzes & review of relevant materials Final Examination Total

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Instructor(s) Semester Offered Course Synopsis

To be determined Every semester This course deals with the basic issues that lead to a good understanding of theory of knowledge and civilization from Islamic and non-Islamic perspectives. It describes the contribution of Muslim scholars and

scientists in different fields of knowledge and science throughout the history of Muslim civilization. The course also reviews some contemporary challenges facing the Muslim Ummah and the possible solutions to overcome them with reference to the concept of Islam Hadhari. Course Objectives This course aims at: 1. Acquainting students with meanings, objectives and importance of knowledge and civilization from Islamic perspective. 2. Describing and elucidating the various sources of knowledge and methodologies of scientific inquiry from both Islamic and non-Islamic perspectives. 3. Examining the laws and patterns of rise and fall of civilizations. 4. Recognizing and acknowledging Muslim contributions to various fields of knowledge and science. 5. Creating awareness of the challenges confronting Muslims in the fields of science and technology and exploring the possible ways to revive Muslim civilization. At the end of the course, the student will be able to: 1. Explain the concepts of knowledge, science and civilization. 2. Critically elaborate on various methodologies of scientific inquiry. 3. Explain the impact of Islamic civilization on other civilizations including modern Western civilization. 4. Identify contemporary challenges facing Muslims in the fields of science and technology and the expected responses to them. 5. Suggest the possible ways of fulfilling the requirements of reviving Muslim civilization. Task/Reading - Qadir (1991), 5-14. - Bakar (2006), 121151, 203-226, 249262, 263-270.

Learning Outcomes

Content Outlines Weeks Topics Islam and Knowledge - Meaning of knowledge 1 - Classification of knowledge 2

Sources of Knowledge Al-Way (Revelation): The Quran & the Sunnah 3

- Al-Attas (1989), 4566. - Mohammed & Hussain (2003), 6782. - Ilyas (2002), 49-68. - Nyazee (2000), 162181.

Al-Aql (Reason) 4

Nature & Al-aws (Senses) 5

- Al-Attas (1989), 4566. - Bakar (2006), Chap. 3. - Davutoglo (1994), 70 72. - Al-Attas (1989), 4566. - Bakar (2006), Chap. 3. - Rahman (1994), 6579. - Safi (1996), 3-24. - Al-Attas (1992), 1-36. - Yousif (2004), 97114. - Safi (1996), 3-24. - al-Attas (1992), 1-36. - Yousif (2004), 97114. - Bakar (2006), 69-93.

Methodology in Sciences 6 - Definition of methodology - Kinds of methodologies 1) Methodology in revealed knowledge. 2) Methodology in human knowledge (pure & social sciences). 3) Integrative methodology of revealed knowledge and human knowledge.

Islam and Civilization - Meaning of civilization 8 - Civilization and culture - Characteristics of civilization (Tawd of God, universality, moderate rationalism, preservation of humans rights and rights of minorities, integration, tolerance, etc.)

- Al-Faruqi (1986), 2348. - El-Mesawi (1998), 107-138. - Ibn Khaldun (1986), 87-184. - Bennabi (1991), 7-41. - As-Sibaaie (2003), 63-85.

- Al-Faruqi (1986), 23- Patterns of rise and fall of 48. civilizations. - Factors behind the rise and decline of - El-Mesawi (1998), 107-138. Muslim civilization - Ibn Khaldun (1986), 87-184. - Bennabi (1991), 7-41. - Arslan (2004), 1-8 & 22-50.

The Contribution of Muslim Scholars Natural Sciences 10 Human Sciences 11 Revealed Sciences 12 - Nasr (1997), 126-285 & 325-327. - Sardar (1996), 144177. - Nasr (1997), 126-285 & 325-327. - Sardar, (1996), 144177. - Al-Azami (2003), 165-193.

Some Challenges Confronting Muslims Today - Sardar (1985), 66-75. - Challenges of modern science and - Nasr (1994), 180-191. 13 technology and Muslim responses. - As-Sibaaie (2003), 195-248. - Kamal Hasan (2005). - Challenges of reviving Islamic - JAKIM (2004). civilization. - Islm Hadhri: Its role in reviving Islamic civilization. Required As-Sibaaie, M. (2003). Civilization of faith: A journey through Islamic history. (N. al-Khattab, Trans.). Riyadh: International Islamic Publishing House. Bakar, O. (2006). Classification of knowledge in Islam: A study of Islamic philosophies of science. Kuala Lumpur: ISTAC, IIUM. Nasr, S. H. (1983). Science and civilization in Islam. Lahore: Suhail Academy. 14 Recommended Acikgenc, A. (1996). Islamic science: Towards a definition. Kuala Lumpur: ISTAC. Al-Attas, S. M. N. (1989). Aqid al-Nasaf. Kuala Lumpur: University Malaya. Al-Attas, S. M. N. (1992). Islam and secularism. Kuala Lumpur: ISTAC. Al-Azami, M. M. (2003). The history of the Quranic text from revelation to compilation: A comparative study with the Old and New Testaments. UK: Islamic Academy. Al-Faruqi, I. R. (1986). The cultural atlas of Islam. New York: Macmillan. Arslan, A. S. (2004). Our decline: Its causes and remedies. Kuala Lumpur: Islamic Book Trust. Bakar, O. (1991). Tawhid and science: Religious orthodoxy and the battle for rationality. UK: Zed Books Ltd.

References

Bennabi, M. (1991). Islam in history and society. Kuala Lumpur: Berita Publishing. Davutoglu, A. (1994). Civilizational transformation and the Muslim world. Kuala Lumpur: Mahir publications. El-Mesawi, M. T. (1998). A Muslim theory of human society. Batu Caves, Selangor: Thinkers Library. JAKIM. (2004). The Concept of Islam Hadhari. Kuala Lumpur: Percetakan Nasional Malaysia Berhad. Ibn Khaldun, A. R. (1986). Al-Muqaddimah (Vol. 1).(F. Rosenthal, Trans.). London: Routledge & Kegan Paul. IIIT. (1982). Islam: Source and purpose of knowledge. Herndon, Virginia: International Institute of Islamic Thought. Ilyas, M. (Ed.). (2002). The unity of science and religion. Kuala Lumpur: A.S. Noordeen. Kamal Hasan (2005). Islam Hadhari civilizational Islam: An approach to a new government policy. Journal of Islam in Asia, 2 (1), 99-110. Mohammed, R. & Hussain D. (Eds.). (2003). Islam: The way of revival. (vol. 1). Markfield: Revival. Nasr, S. H. (1994). A young Muslims guide to the modern world. Petaling Jaya, Selangor: Mekar Publishers. Nyanzee, I. A. K. (2000). Islamic jurisprudence. Virginia: International Institute of Islamic Thought. Qadir, C. A. (1991). Philosophy and science in Islamic world. USA: Routledge. Safi, L. (1996). The foundation of knowledge. Petaling Jaya, Selangor: IIUM. Sardar, Z. (1985). Islamic futures: Reclaiming a heritage. London: Mansell. Siddiqi, M. Z. (1993). Hadith literature. Cambridge: Islamic Text Society. Toynbee, A. J. (1946). A study of history. New York: Oxford University Press. Yousif, A. F. (2004). Islam and science: A Southeast Asian perspective. Kuala Lumpur: Research Center. Proposed Start Date (Semester) Batch of Students to be Affected Prepared by: __________________ ( ) Semester I, 2006/2007

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NOTE: 1. The course outlines should reflect the course description/synopsis and Islamic mission of the university as well as to provide the room for Islamic critique. 2. Latest editions of textbooks and references should be used unless otherwise necessary or if the course is classical in nature. Please check with the library to ensure that the books are up-to-date and incorporating the latest edition. 3. The reference lists shall be presented in accordance with APA bibliographic practices and in alphabetical order. 4. The reference title shall be italicised or underlined or bold. If in doubt, please consult the Librarian. 5. Proposed course outlines should be presented to the Senate Standing Committee for approval at least four months prior to the course offering.

Term-paper 3 3 3

Final Examination

Mid Semester Examination

ISLAM, KNOWLEDGE AND CIVILIZATION OBJECTIVES / OUTCOME INDICATORS/ COURSE

Quizzes & review of relevant materials 3

1. Explain the concepts of knowledge, science and civilization.

COURSE ASSESSMENT MATRIX ISLAM, KNOWLEDGE AND CIVILIZATION (UNGS 2040)

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2. Critically elaborate on various methodologies of scientific inquiry.

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3. Explain the impact of Islamic civilization on other civilizations including modern Western civilization. 4. Identify contemporary challenges facing Muslims in the fields of science and technology and the expected responses to them. 5. Suggest the possible ways of fulfilling the requirements of reviving Muslim civilization.