Course Team

Professor Ovamir G.Anjum (Professor, University of Toledo, USA)

At A Glance

• 19 Recorded Sessions
• 11 Graded Session Assessments
• 30+ VIDEO HOURS
• Videos Access for 1 Year
• Access to Mobile App
• Digital Certificate

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• Course Launch Date : 19th April 2025
• Course Fee:
  Pay in Full: £79.99 £49.99

Course Overview

As Muslims, our Islamic history is a crucial part of our identity and the foundation of our heritage. Islamic education devoid of Islamic History is like a body without its skeleton. Studying Islamic History helps students understand the various ways Islam was applied to people and society, how Islam developed under diverse landscapes, and how it transformed from generation to generation. It was through historical context that sciences grew, and the golden era emerged, received differently by different cultures and employed in many ways.

Course Aims and Objectives

• Gain a Comprehensive Understanding of Islamic History: Explore key historical events from the 6th century to the 19th century, tracing the rise and fall of major Islamic empires, including the Umayyads, Abbasids, Ottomans, and Mughals.
• Analyze the Political, Social, and Cultural Developments: Examine the governance, intellectual movements, and cultural exchanges that shaped Muslim societies and their interactions with other civilizations.
• Explore the Islamic Golden Age and Scientific Contributions: Understand the contributions of Muslim scholars in fields such as science, philosophy, medicine, and architecture, and their influence on global knowledge.
• Assess the Impact of External Challenges: Investigate the effects of the Crusades, Mongol invasions, and European colonialism on Islamic societies and how Muslim communities responded.

• Understand the Evolution of Islamic Thought and Identity: Study the development of Islamic law, theology, and societal norms across different regions and historical periods.
• Apply Historical Lessons to Contemporary Muslim Societies: Reflect on key historical events to gain insights into modern challenges, including governance, reform movements, and the role of Islam in a globalized world.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this self-paced course, students can:

• Reflect on key events that shaped Islamic history in early centuries.
• Learn about the different empires and their movements, development, and evolution into different caliphates, right up to the Ottoman times.
• Analyze the cultural exchange and relationships, both political and social, between Muslims and other civilizations.
• Learn lessons regarding the different reactions and approaches of early Muslims to increasing European dominance.

This self-paced course is ideal for students of history, researchers, and anyone seeking a structured and flexible approach to learning Islamic history.

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