INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA

COURSE OUTLINE
Kulliyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences
Kulliyyah
Department of General Studies
Department
All programs except BIRK & BHsc
Programme
Course Title Islam: Knowledge and Civilization

Course Code UNGS 2040

Status University requirement

Level Undergraduate

Credit Hours 3

Contact Hours 3

Pre-requisites UNGS 2030

Co-requisites None
Instructional Strategies
Lecturer centered learning Student centered learning
Content-based teaching
Classroom discussion

Instructional Strategies
Individual
Face to Face Preparation and Assessment
Learning
reading, SCL

quizzes, final
Assignment,
and revision
Preparatory

term-paper,

Preparation
Classroom
Instruction

Total
Mid-term,
Lecture /

Practical

SCL

task

39.5 53 10 19 4.5 126

Instructor (s) To be determined

Semester Every semester

Offered
Course Synopsis 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 Islamic civilization. The course
also discusses some contemporary challenges facing the Muslim Ummah and the
responses.

Course This course aims at:

Objectives 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 and exploring the
possible ways to revive Islamic civilization.

Learning At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
Outcomes 1. Show the impact of Islamic civilization on other civilizations. (C3)
2. Respond to the contemporary challenges facing Muslims in the fields of science
and technology. (P3, LL2)
3. Explain the possible ways to revive Muslim civilization. (A3, CTPS3)

Content Outlines

Weeks Topics Task/Reading

Islam and Knowledge

- Meaning - Qadir (1991), 5-14.
1 -Importance
-Objective
- Classification of knowledge - Bakar (2006), 121-
2 151, 203-226, 249-
262, 263-270.

Knowledge: Sources & Means

 -Al-WaÍy (Revelation): The Qur’an & - Al-Attas (1989), 45-
the Sunnah 66.
3 - Mohammed &
Hussain (2003), 67-
82.
- Ilyas (2002), 49-68.
- Nyazee (2000), 162-
181.

-Al-‘Aql (Reason and Intellect) - Al-Attas (1989), 45-

4 66.
- Bakar (2006), Chap.
3.
- Davutoglo (1994), 70–
72.
Nature & Al-×awās (Senses) - Al-Attas (1989), 45-
5 66.
- Bakar (2006), Chap.
3.
- Rahman (1994), 65-
79.
Methodology in Sciences
- Safi (1996), 3-24.
6 - Definition & Classification - Al-Attas (1992), 1-36.
- Yousif (2004), 97-
114.
-Integrated Methodology: Islamisation
7 & Integration of Knowledge - Safi (1996), 3-24.
- al-Attas (1992), 1-36.
- Yousif (2004), 97-
114.
- Bakar (2006), 69-93.
Islam and Civilization
- Meaning and Characteristics of - Al-Faruqi (1986), 23-
8 Islamic Civilization 48.
- El-Mesawi (1998),
- Impact of Islamic Civilization on 107-138.
Europe - Ibn Khaldun (1986),
87-184.
- Bennabi (1991), 7-41.
- As-Sibaa‘ie (2003),
63-85.
-Thawaqib (2012),134-141.
-Essa & Ali (2012), 21-23.
 - Patterns of rise and fall of - Al-Faruqi (1986), 23-
9 civilizations 48.
- El-Mesawi (1998),
- Factors behind the rise and decline of 107-138.
Islamic civilization and how to - Ibn Khaldun (1986),
overcome them 87-184.
- Bennabi (1991), 7-41.
- Arslan (2004), 1-8 &
22-50.
-
The Contribution of Muslim Scholars
Natural/Physical Sciences - Nasr (1997), 126-285
10 & 325-327.
- Sardar (1996), 144-
177.
Humanities & Social Sciences - Nasr (1997), 126-285
11 & 325-327.
- Sardar, (1996), 144-
177.
Revealed & Religious Sciences - Al-‘Azami (2003),
12 165-193.

Reviving Islamic Civilization: Challenges & Responses

- Challenges:
13 -The intellectual challenge
-The challenge of Islamophobia
-The challenge of Western -hegemony
-The challenge of modernism.
- Sardar (1985), 66-75.
- Nasr (1994), 180-191.
- As-Sibaa‘ie (2003),
195-248.

14 - Responses - Sardar (1985), 66-75.

- Nasr (1994), 180-191.
- As-Sibaa‘ie (2003),
195-248.
References Required
As-Sibaa‘ie, 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.

Recommended
Acikgenc, A. (1996). Islamic science: Towards a definition. Kuala Lumpur:
ISTAC.
Al-Attas, S. M. N. (1989). Aqā’id al-NasafÊ. 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 Qur’anic 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.
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:
Thinker’s Library.
Essa, Ahmed & Ali, Othman. (2012). Studies in Islamic Civilization: The Muslim
Contribution to the Renaissance. Herndon: International Institute of Islamic
Thought.

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 Muslim’s 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.
Thawaqib, Jahanbakhsh. The Contribution of Islamic Civilization to the Scientific
and Technical Advancement of the World. Tans. Mahboobeh Morshedian.
Summer 2012, Vol. 13, No.2.
 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
Semester I, 2015/2016
Date (Semester)

Batch of
Students to be Semester I,2015/2016
Affected

Prepared by: Checked by: Approved by:

__________________ _______________ ______________

Coordinator, Head, Dept. of Dean, KIRKHS
Curriculum Committee Fundamental &
Interdisciplinary
Studies
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.
materials
COURSE

Term-paper
OBJECTIVES /

Final Examination
AND CIVILIZATION
ISLAM, KNOWLEDGE

Mid Semester Examination

OUTCOME INDICATORS/

Quizzes & review of relevant

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

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2. Critically elaborate on various methodologies of

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3. Explain the impact of Islamic civilization on other

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civilizations including modern Western civilization.

COURSE ASSESSMENT MATRIX

4. Identify contemporary challenges facing Muslims

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in the fields of science and technology and the

expected responses to them.
ISLAM, KNOWLEDGE AND CIVILIZATION (UNGS 2040)

5. Suggest the possible ways of fulfilling the

requirements of reviving Muslim civilization.
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