Islamic History-Level 1 (2023)
Course
Experience magnificence with Al Balagh Academy's course on The Islamic Golden Age. Unearth empires, arts, and the spirit of resilience that crafted history.
COURSE MODULES:
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SESSION 1 Introductory Session
- SESSION 2 What, Why, And How Of Islamic History
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SESSION 3 Mercy To All Worlds: Seerah Of The Prophet ﷺ in Short
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SESSION 4 The Rightly Guided Successors: The Openings From God
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SESSION 5 Trials After Conquests: The First Fitna And The Umayyads
- SESSION 6 The Two Fitnas
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SESSION 7 Power And Piety: Two Marwanids, Abd Al-Malik And Umar II
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SESSION 8 The Early Abbasids: Establishment Of Baghdad To Mihna Of Ibn Hanbal
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SESSION 9 Mass Conversions To Islam And The Rise Of Ahl Al-Sunna Wa’-l-Jama‘a
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SESSION 10 Political Sects: Kharijism, Imamis,Assassins, And The Qarmatids
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SESSION 11 Turning Inward: Tazkiyah, Zuhd, And Sufism
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SESSION 12 Natural Sciences And Hellenistic Philosophy In The Lands Of Islam
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SESSION 13 The Saljuqs, And The Crusaders (11-12C)
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SESSION 14 Islam In The Maghrib: Spanish Umayyads, Almoravids, Almohads
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SESSION 15 The Mongols And The Mamluks (13-15C)
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SESSION 16 The Second Expansion Of Islam: Africa, India, And Anatolia
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SESSION 17 Rebirth Of Empires: Ottomans, Safavids, And Mughals (15-17C)
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SESSION 18 The Ottomans: Governance, Society, Religion
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SESSION 19 Colonialism And Resistance
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SESSION 20 The Long 19th C: Top-down Reformism In Istanbul And Cairo
- SESSION 21 Nationalism replaces Islam: The Abolition of the Caliphate and the Interwar Period
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SESSION 22 Islam In A (De) Globalizing World
Here is the course outline:
1. Welcome Aboard: Course IntroductionAl Balagh Academy offers an extensive course on the Islamic Golden Age, covering Islam's expansion, Umayyad, Abbasid periods etc. |
2. All Presentations"Exploring Islamic History: Student Presentations Shedding Light on Key Aspects" highlights informative presentations enriching the understanding of Islamic history within the course. |
3. Session 1- Introductory SessionDive into Islamic History Level 1, unraveling transformative epochs, influential figures, and the heritage that enriches our understanding of Islam's evolution. |
4. Session 2- What, Why, and How of Islamic HistoryExplore Islamic History's essence, significance, and methodology, discovering its profound impact on faith, culture, and contemporary understanding. |
5. Session 3- Mercy to All Worlds: Seerah of the Prophet A.S in Ten PointsDiscover Prophet Muhammad's Seerah in 10 points, unveiling his universal mercy and transformative influence across diverse realms. |
6. Session 4- The Rightly Guided Successors: The Openings from GodExplore the divine beginnings and leadership of the Rightly Guided Caliphs, witnessing their pivotal role in Islam's expansion. |
7. Session 5- Trials after Conquests: The First Fitna and the UmayyadsUncover the challenges post-conquests, delving into the First Fitna and Umayyad era's complexities, shaping early Islamic history. |
8. Session 6- The Two FitnasExamining the Two Fitnas: Analyzing the historical impact of the First and Second Fitna on early Islamic society. |
9. Session 7- Power and Piety: Two Marwanids, Abd al-Malik and Umar IIBalancing Power and Piety: Exploring the lives of Marwanid rulers, Abd al-Malik and Umar II, and their influence on Islamic history. |
10. Session 8- The Early Abbasids: Establishment of Baghdad to the Mihna of Ibn HanbalEarly Abbasids: From Baghdad's founding to Ibn Hanbal's Mihna, uncover the dynamic era that shaped Islamic culture and governance. |
11. Session 9- Mass Conversions to Islam and the Rise of Ahl al-Sunna wa’-l-Jama‘aUnveiling Mass Conversions and Ahl al-Sunna wa’-l-Jama‘a's Emergence: Tracing pivotal shifts in Islamic history and theology. |
12. Session 10- Political Sects: Kharijis, Imamis, Fatimis, Assassins, and the QarmatisPolitical Sects' Impact: Kharijis, Imamis, Fatimis, Assassins, and Qarmatis - Analyzing diverse movements shaping Islamic societies and politics. |
13. Session 11- Turning Inward: Tazkiyya, Zuhd, and SufismSpiritual Inward Turn: Exploring Tazkiyya, Zuhd, and Sufism's transformative journey within the framework of Islamic spirituality. |
14. Session 12- Natural Sciences and Hellenistic Philosophy in the Lands of IslamFusion of Knowledge: Investigating Natural Sciences and Hellenistic Philosophy's confluence in Islamic territories, contributing to intellectual growth. |
15. Session 13- The Saljuqs, and the Crusaders (11-12C)Saljuqs and Crusaders Era: Examining interactions and dynamics between these prominent powers during the 11th and 12th centuries. |
16. Session 14- Islam in the Maghrib: Spanish Umayyads, Almoravids, AlmohadsIslam in Maghrib: Exploring Spanish Umayyads, Almoravids, and Almohads - Shaping the Islamic history and culture of North Africa. |
17. Session 15- Islam in the The Mongols and the Mamluks (13-15C)Mongols and Mamluks Era (13-15C): Investigating the interactions and historical impact of these two influential forces in the Middle East. |
18. Session 16- The Second Expansion of Islam: Africa, India, and Anatolia"The Second Expansion of Islam: Journey to Africa, India, and Anatolia" explores Islam's spread across these regions during a pivotal historical phase. |
19. Session 17- Rebirth of Empires: Ottomans, Safavids, and Mughals (15-17C)"Rebirth of Empires: Ottomans, Safavids, and Mughals (15-17C)" examines the rise, achievements, and cultural contributions of these significant empires in history. |
20. Session 18- The Ottomans: Governance, Society, Religion"The Ottomans: Exploring Governance, Society, and Religion" delves into the multifaceted aspects of Ottoman rule, societal structures, and religious dynamics. |
21. Session 19- Colonialism and Resistance"Colonialism and Resistance: Examining Interactions and Struggles" investigates the complex historical dynamics between colonial powers and regions of resistance. |
22. Session 20- The Long 19th C: Top-down Reformism in Istanbul and Cairo"The Long 19th Century: Istanbul and Cairo's Top-Down Reform Efforts" explores modernization attempts in these cities during a transformative era. |
23. Session 21- Nationalism replaces Islam: The Abolition of the Caliphate and the Interwar Period"Nationalism Overtakes Islam: Caliphate Abolition and Interwar Era" examines the shift from religious to national identities in the aftermath of the Caliphate's abolition. |
24. Session 22- Islam in a (De)globalizing World"Islam in a (De)globalizing World: Navigating Religious Identity in Changing Global Dynamics" explores Islam's role in a world marked by globalization and its potential impact on religious identity. |