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ISL181 Sirah (Life of Prophet Muhammad) (8)

Abstract

This subject discusses the life of the Prophet Muhammad, together with his character, personality, and common misconceptions about his life and work. Various aspects of his life including pre-Islamic Arabia, early life before prophethood, the Meccan period, migration to Medina, social, diplomatic and military challenges, Islam’s domination of Arabia, the family life of the Prophet, his spirituality, his reported miracles, social transformations during his lifetime, and dynamics that were to shape human history will also be addressed. 

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Session 2
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Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One sessionHD/FLCentre for Islamic Studies and Civilisation

Enrolment restrictions

Related subject(s)
ISL481 Paired Subject

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to articulate the state of pre-Islamic Arabia
  • be able to demonstrate an understanding of the main events in the life of the Prophet Muhammad and the unfolding of a Muslim community
  • be able to analyse social transformations during his lifetime and relate their impact on the Muslim world today
  • be able to demonstrate an understanding of the family life and spiritual aspects of the Prophet Muhammad
  • be able to recognise and analyse common misconceptions about the Prophet Muhammad
  • be able to demonstrate independent research, organisation, written and oral communication skills through the presentation of a substantial work

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:
  • Arabia pre-Islam
  • His childhood and early life
  • The birth of Islam
  • Propagation of Islam in Mecca and persecution of Muslims
  • Economic and social sanctions towards Muslims
  • Migration to Medina
  • Diplomatic conflict resolutions and inevitable military confrontations
  • Treaty of Hudaybiyah and the spread of Islam in Arabia
  • Conquest of Mecca and repercussions
  • The miracles and future predictions of the Prophet Muhammad
  • The spiritual aspect of the Prophet Muhammad
  • The character of the Prophet Muhammad
  • Family life and the Prophet Muhammad
  • Clarifying misconceptions about the Prophet Muhammad
  • The death of the Prophet and his legacy

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The information contained in the 2016 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 06 September 2016. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.