Postgraduate Academic Program
Master in Islamic Studies Curriculum
1. Compulsory Courses
| Course Title & Description | Code | Hours |
|---|---|---|
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Scientific Research Methodology
Provides fundamental concepts of scientific research in Islamic studies. Focuses on manuscript investigation, research ethics, and practical thesis preparation skills.
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MIS601 | 3 |
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Sciences of Quran
Covers Quranic revelation, Meccan and Medinan distinctions, stages of compilation, and the criteria for authentic interpretation.
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MIS602 | 3 |
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Principles and Methods of Interpretation
A deep dive into the nature of Tafsir, classical and modern methodologies, and the analytical rules used by major interpreters.
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MIS603 | 3 |
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Sources of Jurisprudence (Indications)
Focuses on Dalalat al-Alfaz (linguistic indications) to help students derive legal rulings and understand the logic of Islamic law.
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MIS604 | 3 |
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Comparative Fiqh
Practical training in analyzing legal issues across the four major schools of thought, emphasizing evidence-based comparison.
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MIS605 | 3 |
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Sciences of Hadith
Advanced terminology of Hadith, documentation history, and methods for verifying the reliability of narrators and texts.
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MIS606 | 3 |
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Islamic Belief (Aqidah)
Study of Monotheism and the pillars of faith, providing a methodological defense against modern ideological challenges.
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MIS607 | 3 |
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Religious Science and Islamic Sects
An overview of the historical development of Islamic sects and a comparative analysis of Judaism and Christianity.
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MIS608 | 3 |
| Scientific Thesis | MIS609 | 6 |
| Total Compulsory Credits: 30 Credit Hours | ||
2. Elective Courses (Select 6 Credits)
| Course Title & Description | Code | Hours |
|---|---|---|
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Current Crisis Fiqh (Fiqh al-Nawazil)
Analysis of modern legal challenges and the methodology of deriving rulings for contemporary issues.
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MIS610 | 3 |
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Islamic Politics (Al-Siyasa al-Shar'iyya)
Principles of governance, public administration, and international relations in Islamic Law.
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MIS611 | 3 |
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Hadith Criticism (Al-Jarh wa al-Ta'dil)
The science of evaluating narrators to determine the authenticity of prophetic traditions.
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MIS612 | 3 |
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Hadith Investigating & Researching (Takhrij)
Practical skills for sourcing Hadith from original manuscripts and encyclopedic collections.
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MIS613 | 3 |
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Modern Trends in Quran Interpretation
Critique of modern schools of Tafsir and their engagement with scientific and social theories.
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MIS614 | 3 |
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Semantic Studies of the Holy Quran
Exploration of the linguistic precision and rhetorical beauty of the Quranic text.
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MIS615 | 3 |
| Elective Requirement: 6 Credit Hours | ||
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