INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA

COURSE OUTLINE

Kulliyyah Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences

Department Qur’Én and Sunnah Studies

Programme Bachelor of IRK (Qur’Én and Sunnah Studies)

Course Title Revelation as a Source of Knowledge

Course Code RKQS 1030

Status Elective

Level 1

Credit Hours 3

Contact Hours 3

Pre-requisites(if any)

Nil

Co-requisites(if any)

Nil

InstructionalStrategies

Lectures and Coursework

Course Assessment Method %

Coursework 50Final Examination 50

Instructor(s) To be determined

Semester Offered

All Semesters

Course Synopsis The course will discuss the meaning, nature and main features of Divine Revelations (namely the Qur’Én and Sunnah of the Prophet, peace be

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upon him), and their important place as the sources of knowledge, thought and civilization in Islam apart from being the main sources of all aspects of Islamic Law. It will focus mainly on the role and contribution of Divine Revelations for the development of knowledge and science, and of the institution of learning and education in Islamic civilization, and lastly the process of Islamization of knowledge.

Course Objectives

1. To acquaint the students with the reality that the Qur’Én and Sunnah, as revelations, constitute two inseparable sources of knowledge, thought and civilization.

2. To make the students aware of the fact that none will appreciate the revelation as source of knowledge unless one fully comprehends its message and teachings as embodied in the Qur’Én and the Sunnah of the Prophet (p.b.u.h).

3. To acquaint the students with the concept of knowledge and science from the Islamic perspective, and to make them aware of the fact that science, which is detached from religious guidance, will ultimately bring about all forms of corruption (fasÉd) to humanity.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Explain that the Qur’Én and Sunnah are the ultimate sources of knowledge.

2. Analyze critically the position of anti-revelation movements.3. Interpret the knowledge from Islamic perspective.4. Evaluate the fundamental differences between Islamic and Western

methodology of doing science.Content Outlines

Weeks Topics Task/Reading

1 Overview of the course and the concept of waÍy in IslamThe concept of waÍy (revelation) in the Qur’Én; its terminological meaning according to Islam

Ushama: Chapter 1Von Denfer: Chapter 1Izutsu: chapt. 4

2 Main characteristics of waÍy (Divine Revelation) according to Islamic perspective

Ushama: Chapter 1Von denfer: Chapter 1Izutsu: chapt. 4

3 Divine Revelation in Islam – the Qur’ÉnThe Collection and preservation of the Qur’Én. Authenticity of the Qur’an: an analysis

Ushama: Chapter 2Bakar, Tawhid: pp. 61-76

4 Divine Revelation in Islam – the Qur’ÉnAuthority of the Qur’Én as a primary source of SharÊcah and knowledge. Approaches of dealing with the Qur’an

Qaradawi, Marja`iyyat: pp. 155-232

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5 Divine Revelation in Islam – the Sunnah of the ProphetThe Sunnah and ×adÊth; meaning and distinction. Collection and documentation of the Prophet’s AÍÉdith. Authority of the Sunnah as a primary source of SharÊcah and knowledge

Koya: pp. 23-57; 103-128

6 Divine Revelation in Islam – the Sunnah of the ProphetAnti-ÍadÊth movement and response of Muslim scholars. Approaches of dealing with the Sunnah of the Prophet

Al-SibÉcÊ: Chapt. 1Qaradawi, Kayfa: pp. 93-182

7 The Role of Divine RevelationPrimary roles and contributions of Divine Revelation towards the development of knowledge and science in Islam

Safi: pp.171-193Bucaille: pp. 133-197

8 The Concept of Knowledge in IslamQur’Énic terminology of knowledge and scienece: cilm and macrifah. The theory of knowledge – what is knowledge and science according to Islamic worldview in comparison with secular perspectives. Ways of attaining knowledge (faith, reasoning and senses)

Attas, Islam: pp. 127-160

9 Classification of knowledge and sciences in Islam. Duties to seek out knowledge in the Qur´Én and Sunnah and its objectives

Bakar, Classification:pp. 203-226

10 Principles of doing knowledge and science in IslamTawÍÊd – recognition of the authority of Divine Revelation. KhilÉfah – central place of man in the universe and trust to develop the earth. CIbÉdah – the pursuit of knowledge and science is a worship. Emphasis on the logical thinking and authoritative sources. Repudiation against blind imitation (taqlÊd), dependence on superstitions (khurafÉt) and conjecture (Ðann). Recognition of the relative nature of human knowledge and sciences

Faruqi, Tawhid:pp. 46-57Faruqi, Islamization:pp. 38-53

11 Universal Realities and ValuesCommitment to transcendental and universal values – cadl (justice), ikhlÉs (sincerity), tawÉzun (equilibrium), macrËf (righteousness), jamal (beauty), maÍmËdah (praiseworthy), etc.

Faruqi, Tawhid:pp. 46-57Faruqi, Islamization:pp. 38-53

12 Islam and scientific knowledgeThe concept AyÉtullÉh (the Sign of God) – the natural world of creation and the duty to study it. The aim of studying nature. Qur’Énic persuasion to the study of nature and the development of the various disciplines of science in Islam; medicine, astronomy, mathematics, physics, history, geography, etc.

Izutsu: chapt. 4Bucaille: pp. 133-197

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13 The Philosophy and Aim of Islamic EducationThe concept of Islamic education vis-a-vis the secular system. Objectives of Islamic education – insÉn ÎÉliÍ versus waÏan ÎÉliÍ

Al-Attas, Aims: pp. 1-13; 76-88; 104-117Rosnani: pp. 77-102

14 Main features of Islamic educationsIntegration of theory and practice, knowledge and camal ÎÉliÍ. Integration of FarÌ cAyn and FarÌ KifÉyah in a single institution of learning. Respect of the hierarchy of knowledge

Al-Attas, Aims: pp. 1-13; 76-88; 104-117Rosnani: pp. 77-102

References Required

1. Al-Attas, Syed Muhammad al-Naquib (1978), Islam and Secularism, Petaling Jaya: ABIM.

2. Al-Attas, Syed Muhammad al-Naquib (1980), ed., Aims and Objectives of Islamic Education, Jeddah: King Abdul Aziz University.

3. Bakar, Osman (1989), Classification of Knowledge in Islam, Kuala Lumpur: Malaya University Press.

4. Bucaille, Maurice (2000), The Bible, The Qur´Én and Science, Kuala Lumpur: AS Noordeen.

5. Izutsu, Toshihiko (n.d.), God and Man in The Qur´Én, Kuala Lumpur: AS Noordeen.

6. Koya, P. K. (2000), ed. ×adÊth and Sunnah; Ideals and Realities, Kuala Lumpur: Islamic Book Trust.

7. Safi, Louay (1996), The Foundation of Knowledge; A Comparative Study in Islamic Western Methods of Inquiry, Kuala Lumpur: IIUM & IIIT.

8. Ushama, Thameem (2002), Issues in the Study of the Qur’an, Petaling Jaya: Ilmiah Publishers.

Recommended 1. Al-FarËqÊ, Ismail R. (1982), “Islamization of Knowledge; Problems, Principles

and Prospectives”, in IIIT, eds, Islam: Source and Purpose of Knowledge, Herndon: Inter. Institute of Islamic Thought.

2. Al-Faruqi, Ismail R. & A. Omar Naseef (1981), eds., Social and Natural Sciences; The Islamic Perspective, Jeddah: King Abdul Aziz University.

3. Al-Faruqi, Ismail R. (1980), Tawhid; Its Essence and Impact, ABIM.4. Bakar, Osman (1989), Tawhid and Science, Kuala Lumpur: Malaya University

Press.5. Nasr, Seyyed Hossein (1984), Science and Civilization in Islam, Shah Alam:

Dewan Pustaka Fajar.6. Nasr, Seyyed Hossein (1990), Traditional Islam in the Modern World, Kegan Paul

International.7. Qaradawi, Yousuf (n.d.), Al-Marja`iyyat al-‘Ulya fi al-Islam, Cairo: Maktabat

Wahbah.8. Qaradawi, Yousuf (1991), Kayfa Nata`amal ma`a al-Sunnah al-Nabawiyyah (3rd

edn.), Virginia: IIIT.9. Rosnani Hashim (1996), Educational Dualism in Malaysia, USA: Oxford

University Press. 10. Sardar, Ziauddin (1989), Explorations in Islamic Science, Mansell.

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11. Seyyed Hossein Nasr and Oliver Leaman (1993), eds., History of Islamic Philosophy, 2 Volumes, London: Routledge.

12. Von Denffer, Ahmad (1983), cUlËm al-Qur’Én; An Introduction to the Sciences of the Qur’an, UK: The Islamic Foundation.

Proposed Start Date (Semester)

Semester 2, 2006-2007

Batch of Students to be Affected

Matric no. 061

Prepared by: Checked by: Approved by:

__________________ __________________ ______________( ) ( ) (Dean/ Director)

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Course Assessment Matrix: RKQS 1030

*1=course learning outcome addresses programme outcome slightly, 2=moderately, 3=substantive

The educational outcomes of the programmes conducted by the Department are as follows:1. The ability to articulate the position of the Qur’Én and the Sunnah as the ultimate sources of knowledge. (Knowledge, Islamization)2. The ability to analyze the traditional and modern approaches in tafsÊr and Hadith commentary. (Critical Thinking)3. The ability to make appropriate formulations for the application of the teachings of the Qur’Én and the Sunnah in an ever-changing real life situation.

(Islamization/ Integration/ Management/ Life Long Learning)4. The ability to develop appropriate methods in Qur’Én interpretation and Hadith commentary to suit contemporary needs. (Integration/ Social Skill/

Teamwork)5. The ability to observe the ethical principles and code of behavior as propounded by the Qur’Én and the Sunnah at the individual and collective levels.

(Islamization/ Ethics/ Management/ Communication)6. The ability to apply sound methodology in dealing with the Qur’Én and the Sunnah. (Practical Skills/ Scientific Method)7. The ability to evaluate the contentions of any anti-Islamic intellectual movements and to create awareness in the community against them. (Critical Thinking,

Communication)

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1. Explain that the Qur’Én and Sunnah are the ultimate sources of knowledge. 3 2 1 1 1 2 12. Analyze critically the position of anti-revelation movements. 2 3 2 2 1 2 33. Interpret the knowledge from Islamic perspective. 1 3 2 1 2 24. Evaluate the fundamental differences between Islamic and Western

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