Assessment of Learning will be used in this final exam to assess all of which you have learned in the unit. Your exam is worth 30%
Overall Expectation:
Develop an insight into the life and sayings of Muhammad (pbuh) and pick up some of the reasons why he is called the Mercy to Humankind. Learn some of the special qualities that made him a blessing for all of humanity. Analyze some of the actions of Muhammad (pbuh) and their implications for all Muslims in the present time.
Understand and follow the spread of Islam around the globe. Know the Islamic paradigms to examine the different historical events of past and present times.
Understand that Islam offers practical solutions to all modern day social problems and evils.
Islamic Culture - Exam Review
Unit 1: Beliefs
Topic/Subject Intro to Course, Worldviews, Atheism, agnosticism, humanism, and science, Muslim Worldview, Creation of universe: Science & Islam, Islam & Dinosaurs, Evolution, Creationism, Origins of Humans, Aqidah Tahawiyyah (1/3) Sources of Islamic Knowledge, Aqidah definition, Iman in brief & detail, Branches of Fatih, Tawhid vs. Kufr, Types of Kufr, Aqidah Tahawiyyah (2/3) Iman & Islam definition & relationship, 7 articles of faith, Attributes of Allah Aqidah Tahawiyyah (3/3)
Unit 2: Pillars of Islam
Topic/Subject Taharah, Salah requisites and rulings Zakah, Hajj & Fasting: requisites and rulings
Unit 3: Sources of Islamic Legislation
Topic/Subject Qruan, Sunnah, Ijmaa & Qiyas, Shariah Law, Justice , Halal & Haram, Doubtful, Scholars & Schools of Thought, Quran, Tafsir, Hadith & Major works on Hadith Unit 4: Prophet of Islam
Topic/Subject Seerah: Before Prophet hood Seerah: After Prophet hood Seerah: Campaigns and life up to demise
Unit 5: History Overview
Topic/Subject Orthodox Caliphs, Ummayads, Abbasids Andalusia Caliphate, East Asia & South Asia, Africa Important Dynasties Contemporary World Muslim Population Around the World
Unit 6: Contemporary Issues
Topic/Subject Contemporary Issues: Questions & Answers, Family Structure, Youth Responsibilities, Concept of Haya, Purpose of Marriage, Marriage & Family Life, Rights & Obligations, Women in Islam, Jihad vs. Terrorism