European Institute Of Human Sciences

Level 2 Modules – 120 credits

Arabic Grammar and Morphology (20 credits):

This module aims to build upon work undertaken in this topic at level 1 and thus extend student awareness and practical application of Arabic grammatical structures and procedures. This module aims to undertake a more complex look at a number of key grammatical structures; particular focus being placed on the conjugation of verbs.

The Life of the Prophet (10 credits):

This module aims to equip students with a thorough understanding of the life and wider significance of the Prophet Muhammad. This module intends to place the Prophet in his proper context by examining the earlier history of Arabia, from the time of Ibrahim. Focus is given to the examination of the cultural and religious ideas of pre-Islamic Arabia, as well as the complex relationships between the tribes of the region. This course will explore the life of the Prophet, from his birth to the establishment of the Islamic state in Medina and social, legal, philosophical and spiritual lessons will be drawn from his personal conduct.

Islamic Personal Status Law (10 credits):

This module aims to explore Islamic Personal Law (Ahwal al-Shaksiyya) and Inheritance (Mawarith). The topics of marriage, divorce and the causes of relationship dysfunction and suggested remedies will be discussed at length, along with the practical application of the pertinent Islamic legislation.

Hadith Authentication Methods (10 credits):

This module aims to continue the work presented at level 1 in the module, Science of Hadith. The course intends to introduce students to the vast heritage of books of Hadith and the men who have compiled and narrated them. Also, a major feature of this module is the teaching of the methodologies employed in the verification of their chains of transmission and ultimately how hadiths can be verified as authentic.

Islamic Economics (10 credits):

The need to develop a comprehensive and soundly based Islamic economic system is a crucial challenge facing the Muslim world today. This module aims to define the nature of the Islamic economic system and how it compares and contrasts to other such systems. An examination of the ethical and social dimensions of Islamic finance will then be offered, followed by such topics as public and private ownership, production and investment.

Islamic History (10 credits):

This module aims to place the Islamic faith in a clear historical context and to introduce the achievement of those figures who played a key role in creating this history. Further objectives are to develop student awareness of lessons that can be drawn from certain historical events and also to enable some understanding for the decline of Muslim countries.

Analytical Hadith (10 credits):

This module aims to introduce the practical application of the principles learnt at level 1 and also to teach the major hadiths that encompass the cardinal principles of Islam. It will include the analytical reading of the two most authoritative books on Hadith. The student will be introduced to the legal injunctions through various Hadith and taught the methodologies of deriving laws from these. This course also intends to enable the student to evaluate the different opinions of the scholars and to analyse the relevant Hadith.

Qur’anic Recitation (10 credits):

This module is a continuation from level 1. It aims to further the development of student understanding of the rules of recitation and includes the rules of Lam Sakinah. By the end of the module it is envisaged that the student will have accurate recall of the 27th and 28th parts of the Qur’an.

Analytical Exegesis (10 credits):

This module aims to introduce the student to the exegesis of the Qur’an (tafseer) and inculcate awareness of linguistic concerns. It also intends to explore the exegesis of at least the last five chapters of the Qur’an, with particular emphasis on highlighting major principles and the more subtle shades of meaning.

Textual Rulings (10 credits):

This module aims to introduce the student to the proofs of legal dictums that have been derived from the Qur’an and Sunna and will include a wide variety of textual rulings taken from these two primary sources of Islam. Also the module intends to examine the different methodologies employed by jurists in deriving and deducing the rules. Explanation will be offered for these variations in textual understanding that produce differing viewpoints and interpretive judgements.

The Objectives of Islamic Law (10 credits):

This module aims to familiarise students with the objectives of Shariah/Islamic law, their categories and the means of their realisation. It also intends to highlight differing academic viewpoints and to provide the in-depth information required for realising the motivations for the enacting of Islamic regulation.