Postgraduate Academic Program

Master in Islamic Studies Curriculum

1. Compulsory Courses

Course Title & Description Code Hours
Scientific Research Methodology
Provides fundamental concepts of scientific research in Islamic studies. Focuses on manuscript investigation, research ethics, and practical thesis preparation skills.
MIS601 3
Sciences of Quran
Covers Quranic revelation, Meccan and Medinan distinctions, stages of compilation, and the criteria for authentic interpretation.
MIS602 3
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.
MIS603 3
Sources of Jurisprudence (Indications)
Focuses on Dalalat al-Alfaz (linguistic indications) to help students derive legal rulings and understand the logic of Islamic law.
MIS604 3
Comparative Fiqh
Practical training in analyzing legal issues across the four major schools of thought, emphasizing evidence-based comparison.
MIS605 3
Sciences of Hadith
Advanced terminology of Hadith, documentation history, and methods for verifying the reliability of narrators and texts.
MIS606 3
Islamic Belief (Aqidah)
Study of Monotheism and the pillars of faith, providing a methodological defense against modern ideological challenges.
MIS607 3
Religious Science and Islamic Sects
An overview of the historical development of Islamic sects and a comparative analysis of Judaism and Christianity.
MIS608 3
Scientific Thesis MIS609 6
Total Compulsory Credits: 30 Credit Hours

2. Elective Courses (Select 6 Credits)

Course Title & Description Code Hours
Current Crisis Fiqh (Fiqh al-Nawazil)
Analysis of modern legal challenges and the methodology of deriving rulings for contemporary issues.
MIS610 3
Islamic Politics (Al-Siyasa al-Shar'iyya)
Principles of governance, public administration, and international relations in Islamic Law.
MIS611 3
Hadith Criticism (Al-Jarh wa al-Ta'dil)
The science of evaluating narrators to determine the authenticity of prophetic traditions.
MIS612 3
Hadith Investigating & Researching (Takhrij)
Practical skills for sourcing Hadith from original manuscripts and encyclopedic collections.
MIS613 3
Modern Trends in Quran Interpretation
Critique of modern schools of Tafsir and their engagement with scientific and social theories.
MIS614 3
Semantic Studies of the Holy Quran
Exploration of the linguistic precision and rhetorical beauty of the Quranic text.
MIS615 3
Elective Requirement: 6 Credit Hours

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