Islam, State and Society

This course will provide students with an understanding of the different stages of the development of Islamic statehood throughout history, the concept of the Caliphate and Ummah, and the role of the individual both within Islamically regulated and non-Islamic societies.
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Level

Beginners

Duration

5 hours and 17 minutes in total

Number of Units

4

Course Overview

This course provides students with an understanding of the different stages of the development of Islamic statehood throughout history, the concept of the Caliphate and Ummah, and the role of the individual both within Islamic and non-Islamic societies. The course also looks at Jihad and its conditions, whilst considering solutions to the contemporary issues facing Muslims globally.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students should be able to:
  • Understand the stages of Islam throughout history and its relevance in the 21st Century and beyond
  • Understand the Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence) relating to Islamic Statehood
  • Understand the Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence) relating to Muslims in Muslim Society
  • Understand the Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence) relating to Muslims in non-Muslim society
  • Understand the Islamic perspective on contemporary phenomena such as Human Rights and International Tribunals (cross-jurisprudential authority)