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 Undergraduate The Islamic Worldview UNGS 2030 University Requirement Undergraduate 3 3 None

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

LO 1&2 1, 2 & 3 1, 2 & 3 1, 2 & 3

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 focuses on the meanings, characteristics and kinds of worldviews including some selective contemporary ideologies, such as

materialism, secularism and post modernism. It presents an overview of Islam and its main characteristics. The course also describes the elements of Islamic worldview and reviews some of the contemporary challenges facing man and society. Course Objectives This course aims at: 1. Acquainting students with meanings, characteristics, foundations, and objectives of Islamic and non-Islamic worldviews. 2. Understanding the elements of Islamic worldview and its implications on knowledge, personality and behaviour. 3. Identifying some challenges faced by man and society and Muslim responses to them. At the end of the course, the student will be able to: 1. Demonstrate understanding of the meanings, characteristics and elements of both Islamic and non-Islamic worldviews. 2. Explain the elements of Islamic worldview and their impact on individual and social life. 3. Identify some of the challenges faced by man and society and suggest solutions from the Islamic worldview. Task/Reading

Learning Outcomes

Content Outlines Weeks Topics

Worldview: Meaning, Characteristics and Kinds. - Meaning & characteristics of the Islamic & other worldviews. 1 - Kamal Hassan (1994), 11-33. - Al-Attas (2007), 6-28. - Berghout (2007), 2043. - Mutahhari (1985), 6876.

- Kinds of worldview: a. The scientific worldview b. The philosophical worldview c. The religious worldview - Selective contemporary ideologies: a. Secularism b. Post modernism c. Materialism

- Al-Attas (1993), 1549. - Davies & Gribbin, (1992), 4-23.

Overview of Islam and its Main Characteristics - mn, Islm, Taqw and Isn 4 - Riza & Hussain (2003), 15-24. - Abd al t (1998), 7-11; 23-27.

- The main characteristics of Islam a. Al Rabbniyyah (divinity) b. Al-Shuml (comprehensiveness) c. Al-Tawzun (moderation)

- Qutb (1996), 41-65; 109-142. - Al-Qaradawi (1997), 140-173.

The Elements of the Islamic Worldview The concept of al-Tawd (the unity of Allah) - The concept of al-Tawd and its implications for life. - Al-Kufr and al-Shirk and their implications for life. The Concept of sunnatullh and natural phenomenon - Meaning of sunnatullh and its characteristics. - Manifestations of sunnatullh. Prophethood and its relevance to the Muslim life - Meaning and necessity of Prophethood. - The functions of the Prophets. - The relevance of Prophetic Sunnah to the contemporary life. Al-khirah and its implication for human life - Meaning of al-khirah. - The impact of believing in alkhirah on human life. Man in the Quran and the Sunnah - Creation vs. evolution of man. - The role of man as khalfatullh - Primordial nature of man. - Al-Faruqi (1992), 132. - Philips (1982), 27-42; 88-96.

- Rahman (1994), 6579.

- Maududi (1973), 3360.

- Rahman (1994), 106120.

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- Bucaille (1989), 157189. - Rahman (1994), 3764. - Rahman (1994), 1736. - Al-Qaradawi (1991), 99-145. Al-Roubaie (2004), 346.

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Some Challenges Facing Muslims - Extremism 12 - Globalization 13

14 References

- Liberalism and Human Rights

- Al-Attas (1993), 97132.

Required Hassan, K. (1994). The Islamic worldview. In Abdul Monir Y. (Ed). Towards a positive Islamic worldview: American-Malaysian perspective. Kuala Lumpur: IKIM, 11-33. Riza, M. & Hussain, D. (Eds.). (2003). Islam the way of revival. Leicester: Revival Publications. Rahman, F. (1994). Major themes of the Quran. Minneapolis: Bibliotheca Islamica. Recommended Abd al- t, H. (1998). Islam in focus. Maryland: Amanah Publications. Al-Attas, S. M. N. (1992). Islam: The concept of religion and the foundation of ethics and morality. Kuala Lumpur: Dewan Bahasa and Pustaka. Al-Attas, S. S. (1996). Islam and the challenge of modernity: Historical and contemporary context. Kuala Lumpur: ISTAC. Al-Faruqi. I. R. (1998). Tawhid: Its implications for thought and life. Virginia: IIIT. Al-Roubaie, A. (2004). Heritage, culture and globalization. International Journal of Muslim Unity, 2 (1), 3-46. Berghout A. (2007). Toward an Islamic framework for worldview studies: Preliminary theorization. The American Journal of Islamic Social Sciences, 24 (spring), 20-43. Bucaille, M. (1989). Whats the origin of man: The answer of science and scriptures. Kuala Lumpur: A.S. Noordeen. Cooley, C. H. (1984). Human nature and the social order, (2nd ed.). USA: Schocken Books. Cumming, R. D. (1969). Human nature and history: A study of the development of liberal political thought (Vol. 1). Chicago: The University of Chicago Press. Gulen, F. (1998). Prophet Muhammad: The infinite light. Konak Izmir, Turkey: Kaynak (Izmir) A. S. Khan, M. A. (1978). Islam on origin and evolution of life. Lahore, Pakistan: Shah Muhammad Ashraf. Lipson, L. (1993). The ethical crises of civilization: Moral meltdown or advance. USA: Saga Publications. Maududi, A. A. (1973). Towards understanding Islam. Leicester, UK: Islamic Foundation. Maududi, A. A. (1994). Islamic way of life. Kuwait: International Islamic Book Center. Murata, S. & William C. C. (1994). The vision of Islam. New York: Paragon House. Mutahhari, M. (1985). Fundamentals of Islamic thought: God, man and

the universe. Berkeley Calif: Mizan Press. Naser. (1993). Reflections on man and the future of civilization. Islamic Studies, 32 (3), 253-259. Naugle, D. K. (2002). Worldview: The history of the concept. Grand Rapids, Mich: W. B. Eerdmans Pub. Osman, F. (1997). Concepts of the Quran: A topical reading. Kuala Lumpur: Angkatan Belia Islam Malaysia. Qutb, S. (1984). The Islamic concept and its characteristics. Delhi, India: Hindustan Publications. Qutb, S. (1996). This religion of Islam. Delhi, India: Hindustan Publications. Waters, M. (1995). Globalization (1st ed.). London: Routledge. Proposed Start Date (Semester) Batch of Students to be Affected Semester I, 2006/2007

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

Final Examination

Mid Semester Examination

THE ISLAMIC WORLDVIEW OBJECTIVES / OUTCOME INDICATORS/ COURSE

Quizzes & review of relevant materials

COURSE ASSESSMENT MATRIX THE ISLAMIC WORLDVIEW (UNGS 2030)

3 3 3 3 3 2 -

3 3 3

1. Demonstrate understanding of the meanings, characteristics and elements of both Islamic and non-Islamic worldviews. 2. Explain the elements of Islamic worldview and their impact on individual and social life. 3. Identify some of the challenges faced by man and society and suggest solutions from Islamic worldview.