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Rabi, the following tables indicate subject-specific curricula, for which respective
departments/faculties offer courses.
Faculty of Philosophy (Hikma)
Philosophy is considered one of the most important subjects at Aljamea. The fifty-
two epistles of Ikhwān al-Safā composed by Imam Ahmad al-Taqi form the basis of
Fatimi philosophy and are extensively studied throughout the last three stages.
Imam Ahmed classified into four broad fields of knowledge: physical, logical,
empirical and spiritual. This sequence leads students through progressive stages of
comprehension beginning with the tangible and subsequently reaching the
metaphysical.
The philosophical works of Syedna Hamiduddin al-Kirmani and Syedna Taher
Saifuddin also form an integral part of the course. In addition to these philosophical
compositions, students study the writings of other prominent thinkers and
philosophers.
Stage Topics
2 Volume I of the epistles of Ikhwān al-Safā which include treatises
on mathematics, geometry, music and astronomy
3 Volumes II and II of the epistles which focus on logic and
an introduction to the philosophy of empirical sciences.
Philosophical works of Syedna Hamiduddin al-Kirmani.
Introduction to classical philosophy
4 Volume IV of the epistles which focus on the spiritual
sciences, philosophy of theology and the philosophy of
Islamic jurisprudence.
Introduction to modern and post-modern philosophy
General overview of the Islamic philosophical and kalām
tradition
Select philosophical treatises of Syedna Hamiduddin al-
Kirmani.
Faculty of Languages
Since Arabic, Lisān al-Da’wa and English are the mediums of instruction, they are
extensively studied. At stage three, according to research interests, students are
required to study an additional language of their choosing.
Arabic
At the first stage, Arabic is taught through the introduction of various classical
Arabic texts. Beginners engage with these texts which gradually enhance their
communicative proficiency. Lisān al-Da’wa with its Arabic lexicon and script,
facilitates this swift acquisition of Arabic. In the subsequent years, until the end of
stage two, this acquisition is complimented with studies in Arabic grammar through
traditional texts such as al-Darīrī and Hidiya al-Nahw. At the final two stages,
advanced oral and written proficiency in Arabic is obtained through a combination
of targeted practice and study of Arabic linguistics.
Memorisation of the Quran greatly benefits in mastering Arabic. There is also
considerable emphasis on poetic and prose composition as a means of language
enhancement and as an avenue of creative interaction with the subject of literature.
A designated department oversees the drafting, assessment and dissemination of
student and faculty literary enterprise.
English
English in Aljamea has an important role and is taught through an eclectic approach.
At stages one and two the curriculum focuses on the four primary skills of language
acquisition and prepares students for secondary and higher secondary certificate
examinations. At stages three and four, advanced English language proficiency is
developed through the study of a variety of thematic texts as well as through
engagement with scholarly publications in the fields of Islamic studies in the English
language. Contemporary scholarship of Islam and religion is widely carried out in
the English language and to access and contribute to this corpus of knowledge,
English language skills are a must for students of Aljamea.
Elective Languages
Due to the expanding horizons of research and the need for multilingualism in
quality graduate study, students are required to choose between French, German,
Persian or Sanskrit as an additional language over the final four years.