• Arabic during the days of Jahiliyyah: Geographical features and sociology-religious life. • A brief survey of the contemporary world of early Islam. • Prophet Muhammad (SAW) at Makka • A brief survey on the Migration • Prophet Muhammad (SAW) at Madina

The definition of Hadith and Sunnah and their importance in Muslims life. The development of Hadith from forgery, fabrication and method of sifting Hadith; al-jarh wat Tadil. Reading of twenty (20) Hadith to be selected from Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim N.B: Emphasis should be given to Hadith related to Iman and Ibadat

Concept, nature and scope of Islamic Civilization. Historical background of Islamic Civilization. Characteristics of Islamic civilization. A Survey of the original sources of Islamic thought. The Essence of Islamic thought and Philosophy. A survey of contacts of Islamic civilization.

This course is designed for students without Arabic background to enable them read and write Arabic especially from the primary sources of Islamic studies. Dictations and short conversations in Arabic involving parts of the body, days of the week, festivals, etc. Translation of short sentence into English. Studies of the following lessons from the recommended Arabic Text Book: Lessons in Reading 1.1: From Lesson No: 1 to Lesson No: 6 Any other additional Lessons chosen by Lecturer. Lessons in Writing 1.1:From Lesson No: 1 to Lesson No: 9 Any other additional Lessons chosen by Lecturer. Lessons in Speaking 1.1:From Lesson No: 1 to Lesson No: 6 Any other additional Lessons chosen by Lecturer. Lessons in Principles of Arabic Language 1.1: From Lesson No: 1 to Lesson No: 12 Any other additional Lessons chosen by Lecturer. NB: The department has recommended text books for this course.

The concept of Fiqh, nature and classifications The concept of Ibadat in Islamic Jurisprudence Spiritual and social aspects of Islamic Worship. Chapter on purity and prayers from a Maliki Text: Al-Risalah of Ibn Abi Zaid al-Qairawani, with commentary of Ath-Thamarud Dani in comparison with other schools of Jurisprudence ( Bidayatul Mujtahid wanihayatul Muqtasid)

The concept of Science in Islamic perspective The attitude of Islam to science in the light of the Qur’an and Sunnah Muslim Contributions to science Scientific anticipations in the Qur’an and Sunnah; with examples from different scientific discoveries. The Islamic context and value of science in relation to other religions.

A survey of the general history of the selected Islamic Cities. Islamization and important geographical, cultural and social features of Six of the following cities. Bukhara, Cairo, Constantinople, Baghdad, Damascus, Karachi, Lahore, Mecca, Madina, Maiduguri, Nishapur, Qayrawan, Qurtuba, Samarqand, Sokoto, Timbuktu, Zaria.

Islamic Views on the good the true and the beautiful Definition of inspiration Especially in relation to pottery Muslim Architecture Movements in Asia, Africa and Andalus Calligraphy in West Africa, North Africa, South Eastern Asia, etc. Other Manifestations of Muslim Art Modern theories of Muslim Art.

The Revelation, compilation and arrangement of the Qur’an in detail The Makkan and the Madinan Suwar (Chapters)The Essence of the Quranic message.Seletions from Al-Quran, Surah t al-Muzzaammil-from-Chapter 73 Surat al-Muddathir-Chapter74 Surat al-Alaq-Chapter 96. N.B: Selections are to be done from the different chapters of the Qur’an from year to year.

The concept of Tauhid and its types The meaning and scope of Kalimatut Tauhid. Belief in Allah (His Existence, Unity and Attributes). Belief in the Prophets of Allah. Revealed Scriptures. The Angels. Predestination and Free will. Resurrection. Definition of Islam, Iman and Ihsan Tashbih and Taatil

ISL1206 BASIC ARABIC II • This course is designed for students without Arabic background to enable them read and write Arabic especially from the primary sources of Islamic studies. • Dictations and short conversations in Arabic involving parts of the body, days of the week, festivals, etc. • Translation of short sentence into English. • Studies of the following lessons from the recommended Arabic Text Book: Lessons in Reading 1.2: 1- From Lesson No: 7 to Lesson No: 11 2- Any other additional Lessons chosen by Lecturer. Lessons in Writing 1.2: From Lesson No: 10 to Lesson No: 17 Any other additional Lessons chosen by Lecturer. Lessons in Speaking 1.2: From Lesson No: 7 to Lesson No: 11 Any other additional Lessons chosen by Lecturer. Lessons in Principles of Arabic Language 1.2: From Lesson No: 13 to Lesson No: 23 Any other additional Lessons chosen by Lecturer. NB: The department has recommended text books for this course.

The concept of sociology in Islam Basic sociological Concepts: The concept of Khilafa and the view of Islam on the role of man in the society. The Islamic concept of Man. The Islamic concept of Family. The Islamic concept of the Ummah (society). Social Changes in the light of Quran Islamic social values The role of ibn Khaldon in the development of Islamic Sociology Survey of modern approaches to the sociology of Islam such as the works of Al Shariati.

Meaning and scope of the Sharia and Fiqh Legislative activity of the Prophet and the four Caliphs. Introduction to Ayaat Al-Ahkham (legislative verses) in the Qur’an with example Sunnah as a source of law. The emergence of the four (4) schools of Jurisprudence

Significance of Education in Islam. Islamic concept of education and pioneering efforts to its development. Daawa and Qur’anic studies as central to Formal and informal Muslim education. Modern concepts of the Islamization of Knowledge and recent publications around it. Islamic education in West Arica and its prospects. Current educational plans in the region and their consequences to Islamic education.

A brief analysis of 40 of the technical terms used in Islamic Writings on various fields of Islamic Studies, e.g: i. Tauheed: Din, Iman, Nabi, Wahy, Akhira, Azal, Abad, Asma, Sifat, Shirk, Kafir, Murtadd, etc.br ii. Fiqh: taharah, Nisab Miqat, Ihram, Diyyah, Kaffarah, Mahr, istinja’a, Dhimmah, Shura, etc.
iii. Ulumul Qur’an: Qiraaat, Tajweed, Naskh, Muhkam, Mutashabih, Asbab annuzul, Tafsir, Ta’awil, etc.
iv. Hadith:Athar, Sahih, Dha’if, Hasan, Jarh watta’adil, al Mutawatir, al Aahad, Mustadrak, Musannaf, Jami’I, etc.
v. Usulul Fiqh: Qiyas, Ijtihad, Taqlid, Tarjih, Adillah, Hukum, etc
• Law: Shari’a, Ijtihad, Dhimmah, Kafir, Murtadd, Shura, Qiyas, .

• Al-Khulafa al-Rashidun, Abu Bakr as-Saddiq Umar Bin al-Khattab, Uthman Bin Affan and Ali Bin Abi Talib and their achievements. • Umayyad dynasty administration, achievements and the cause of their downfall. • The rise and fall of Abbassid dynasty

A comprehensive and detailed study of all Islamic rituals and their roles in character building: Salat ,Zakat ,Sawm,Hajj.

The Emergence of Firaq in Islam The General Introduction of the Main Muslim Firaq and Their Teachings Khawarijites, Shiaites, Murjiaites Rise and Development of Ilm-al Kalam with Particular Reference to the Mutazilites and Ashairites The Main Muslim Philosopers with Particular refrence to al-kindi and his School Al-Farabi, Ibn Sina, Ibn rushd, etc

a- Meaning and Functions of MUAMALAT b- Importance of MUAMALAT in Islam c- Legacy of Islamic Law of MUAMALAT Unit 2: Basic Principles of MUAMALAT a- Permissibility as a General Rule b- Conclusion of Contract by Mutual Consent c- Conformity of Contract in Islamic law d- The Principle of Wide Circulation of Wealth, e- The Principle of Transparency in Commercial Dealing, f- Justice and Fairness in the transactions Unit 3: Business Rules in Islam a- Conditions of Business b- Conditions of Buyer and Seller d- Conditions of the Subject Matter Unit 4: Major Classifications of Sales a- Barter (Bai Muqayada) b- Money Exchange (Bai Sarf) c- Deferred Payment Sale (Bai muajjal) d- Sale with Immediate Payment and Deferred Delivery (Bai Salam) e- Sale for Money (Bai Mutlaq) Unit 5: Forbidden Products and Illegal Elements a- Forbidden Products in Islamic Law b- Illegal Elements In Islamic Law Usury (Riba) Uncertainty (Gharar) Gambling (Maisir)

Concept, Nature and Scope of Islamic Philosophy Early Abasid periodIntellectual contributions Works of translation, commentary and adaption Greek influence Philosophical subjects of special intrest Logic, metaphysics Psychology, Theory of Knowledge and Political Theory

Definition of Conflict Types of conflictInter - Individual Conflicts Inter-Family Conflicts Inter-Organizational ConflictInter-ethno-Religious Conflicts International Conflicts The concept of Conflict Resolution in Islamic perspective Conflict resolution in the Holy Quran Conflict resolution in the sunnah Measures of conflict resolution in Islam Tolerance Dialogue Treaty (Sulh) Amaan, or protection Isti’maan, asylum Muhadanah Al-Tahkeem Legal force (Military intervention) Some practical examples of conflict resolution in Islamic History During the life time of prophet During the time of companions

1- This course is designed for students without Arabic background to enable them read and write Arabic especially from the primary sources of Islamic studies. 2- Studies of the following lessons from the recommended Arabic Text Book: Lessons in Reading: 2.1 3- From Lesson No: 1 to Lesson No: 7 4- Any other additional Lessons chosen by Lecturer. Lessons in Writing 2.1: 5- From Lesson No: 1 to Lesson No: 5 6- Any other additional Lessons chosen by Lecturer. Lessons in Speaking 2.1: 7- From Lesson No: 1 to Lesson No: 5 8- Any other additional Lessons chosen by Lecturer. Lessons in Hadith 2.1: 9- From Lesson No: 1 to Lesson No: 10 10- Any other additional Lessons chosen by Lecturer. Lessons in Fiqh 2.1: 11- From Lesson No: 1 to Lesson No: 5 12- Any other additional Lessons chosen by Lecturer. Lessons in Arabic Grammar 2.1: 13- Lecturer can choose any book of grammar (i.e.: Al-nahwul Wadhih 1) or: 14- From Lesson No: 1 to Lesson No: 9 from the book of Arabic Grammar

Concept of Daawah The importance of Daawah Aims and objectives of Daawah Historical development and the rise of Principles of Dawah. Dawah in the Holy Quran and the prophetic Hadith The special characteristics of Prophetic Dawah Examples of Prophetic methodology of Dawah. Selected examples from the history of the companions Quality of Daee ( the preacher)

Textual Studies of the Quranic Verses and Prophetic Hadiths related to the following topics: Salat,Zakat ,Sawm,Hajj

Definition and Scope of Islamic Law Sources of Islamic Law Development of Islamic Law during the Time of the Prophet and Companions. The Period of Ijtihad and Taqlid.

Imam Malik B. Anas and His School Compilation and Transmission of Muwatta and its position in Hadith and Fiqh Readings of Slected Passages Including Author’s Quotations of His Own Fatwas. Some scholarly works on Muwatta, E.g: Ibn Abdul Bar, Azzarqani Tanwirul Hawalik, etc.

Islamization in the Bilad Alsudan and its consolidation The development of Sufi brotherhood The concept of Jihad West African Jihad models: Usman Bn Fodiyo, Umar Alfuti,Seku Ahmad Masina,Idris Aloma Some selected Contemporary Islamic Movements in West Africa

The concept and geographical location of Muslim World Muslim Population and Percentage in Muslim Majority and Minority Contries Social, Political and Economic Factors Affecting Muslim Society The dynamism, diversity and plurality of Muslim thought. Dominant Trends in Islamic Thoughts Reformist and Revolutionary Activities Application of Islamic Law Centres of International Muslim Contacts, Hajj International Islamic Organizations and Conferences A Brief survey on Islamic Organizations in Nigeria

The concept of scholarship in Islam General Overview of Research Methodology by Early Muslim Scholars The Ijazah Tradition and Transmission of Knowledge Authentication Methods Used in Hadith and Tafsir Scholarship and in Other Disciplines A brief survey on modern research methods and approaches

Concept of Interfaith Dialogue in Islamic perspective Meaning and scope of Interfaith I Meaning and scope of Dialogue General overview on the historical basis of Interfaith Dialogue in Islam.The Qur’anic Basis for Interfaith Dialogue: Qur anic concept of Interfaith Dialogue through selected verses explaining and command dialogue with Non-Muslims generally. Contribution of early Muslim Scholars in regard to Interfaith Dialogue in selected books of Tafaseer. The Prophetic Basis for Interfaith Dialogue: I Prophetic concept of Interfaith Dialogue through Selected sounds Hadith explaining how to establish relationship with Non-Muslims in regard to Interfaith Dialogue. The Medina’s Charter a project for coexistence a basis for dialogue activities with Non-Muslims Contribution of early Muslim Scholars regard to Interfaith Dialogue in selected books of A hadith. Modern approaches of interfaith dialogue The role of modern scholars towards encouraging interfaith dialogue. Some modern literature on interfaith dialogue.Contemporary Trends in interfaith Dialogue The role of International Islamic Organizations The role of Nigerian Islamic Organizations The role of interfaith dialogue in ensuring sociology-religious peaceful co-existence Interfaith dialogue and conflicts resolution Interfaith dialogue and CEV

• This course is designed for students without Arabic background to enable them read and write Arabic especially from the primary sources of Islamic studies. • Studies of the following lessons from the recommended Arabic Text Book: Lessons in Reading: 2.1 1- From Lesson No: 8 to Lesson No: 13 2- Any other additional Lessons chosen by Lecturer. Lessons in Writing 2.2: 1- From Lesson No: 6 to Lesson No: 9 2- Any other additional Lessons chosen by Lecturer. Lessons in Speaking 2.2: 1- From Lesson No: 6 to Lesson No: 10 2- Any other additional Lessons chosen by Lecturer. Lessons in Hadith 2.2: 1- From Lesson No: 11 to Lesson No: 20 2- Any other additional Lessons chosen by Lecturer. Lessons in Fiqh 2.2: 1- From Lesson No: 6 to Lesson No: 9 2- Any other additional Lessons chosen by Lecturer. Lessons in Arabic Grammar 2.2: 1- Lecturer can choose any book of grammar (i.e.: Al-nahwul Wadhih 2) or: 2- From Lesson No: 10 to Lesson No: 17 from the book of Arabic Grammar NB: The department has recommended text books for this course.

Spread of Islam in the North Africa. Spread of Islam in the East Africa.Spread of Islam in the West Africa. Spread of Islam in the Southern Africa. The development of Islamic institutions in those region ISL 3201 Islam in Africa • Spread of Islam in the North Africa. • Spread of Islam in the East Africa. • Spread of Islam in the West Africa. • Spread of Islam in the Southern Africa. • The development of Islamic institutions in those regions.

• The concept of Islamic family Law and its characteristics • Definition of Marriage and its types • Preliminaries of marriage, Marriage contract and the constituents of valid marriage. • Impediments to marriage and invalid marriage. • Mutual matrimonial rights • Concepts of Polygamy, family planning and birth control in Islam. • Divorce in Islam and its types • Dhihar, Lian, Faskh, Khul • Iddah and its type • Nafaqah

• The study of the terminology of Hadith and the method of its classification –Mustalah al-Hadith. • Studies of the Six authentic collections • The attitude of the Muslim firaq towards Hadith.

• A survey of origin, development and the doctrines of Sufism up to the 10th Century A.D. • Studies of the concepts of the Sunni and the philosophical Tasawwuf and their exponents. • A brief survey on the major Sufi Orders around the world. • Detailed studies on some selected Sufi order with special reference to the Qadiriyyah and Tijaniyyah in West Africa

• The concept of Islamic Political Thought • Fundamentals of Islamic Political Thought • The concept of Government in Islam • Islam as a total way of life and government as an essential part of it. • General principles of Government in the Holy Qur’an. • The Historical Development of Government in Islam: i) The Prophet’s Government in Madinah. ii) The Government of Khulafa Arrashidun • The Intellectual Development: i) The early political theories developed by Muslim Firaq, e.g. Shiites, al-Khawarij and Ahl al-Sunnah. ii) The Political theories developed by individual Muslim thinkers e.g. al-Mawardi, Ibn Taymiyyah, Ibn Khaldun, etc. • Political Institutions: e.g.Khilafah, Wizarah, Mazalim, Hisbah, etc. • The political thought of the Jihad Movements i. Sheikh Usman bin fodio ii. Sheikh Abdullahi bin fodio iii. Sutan Muhammad Bello • The encounter with the imperialism i. Ali Abdurrazzaq ii. Hassan Albannah iii. Abdulqadir Udah iv. Almaududi v. Imam Khomeni vi. Mu’ammar al- Qadhafi

• Introduction to Judaism, Christianity and Islam • The Sources of the three religions with special reference 1. The Old Testament 2. The New Testament 3. The Gospel of Barnabas. 4. Al-Quran • A comparative study of the basic themes with special reference to: 1. Faith 2. Workshop 3. Ethics 4. Contribution to human progress especially in the field of thought and science • A brief Historical overview of Both Islam and Christianity in Nigeria. • Impact of both Islam and Christianity in Nigeria (especially on education). • The place of African Traditional Religion • A survey of the comparative studies of religions in Islamic thought, e.g. al-Hassan al-Amiri and al-Biruni

The course is designed to expose special Honours student to modern methods of research in Islamic Studies as well as to familiarize them with scientific methods of editing Islamic Manuscripts. This includes: - Research Topic formulation - Research Approaches - Abstract - Literature Review - Referencing and documentation - Editing of Islamic Manuscripts - General Guidelines on How to write Research Project.

Module I: Islam in West Africa before Colonial rule:
1- Early beginnings and introduction of Islam to West Africa (In brief).
2- The contact with North Africa (In brief)
3- Some West African Scholars and their contributions to Islam):
a- Muhammad bin Abd Al-Karim Al-Maghili and his contribution to Islamic thought in West Africa
b- Ahmad bin Ahmad al-Takruri Al-Massufi al-Timbukti and his contribution to Islamic thought in West Africa
c- Abdullahi Suka, Dan Marina and Dan Masani
d- The Borno Ulama
- Muhammad Ibn Mani and his contributions
- Shaykh Muhammad Abdur-Rahman al-Barnawi and his contributions
- Muhammad al-Amin bin Muhammad Nimka al-Kanemi and his contributions
- Sheikh Ahmad bin Furtuwa and his contributions
- Sheikh Muhammad Albakari and his contributions
- Sheikh Tahir Ibrahim Firammah and his contributions.
e- The rise of Shaykh Uthman bin Fudi and his school:
- Uthman bin Muhammad Fudi and his contribution to Islamic thought in West Africa
- Abdullah bin Fudi, and his contribution to Islamic thought in West Africa.
- Sultan Muhammad Bello and his contribution to Islamic thought in West Africa
f- Al-hajj Umar al-Futi and his contribution to Islamic thought in West Africa.
g- and al-Bakhai
h- Ibrahim Nyass

• The position of Hadith in Islamic Law.
• Elaboration of some significant aspects of Hadith:
1. Tadwin (collection of Hadith)
2. Isnad (the chain of narrators)
3. Authenticity.
• Hadith Literature: the case for and against Hadith.
• Critical assessment of the Orientalist studies of HADITH.
• Problems facing the students of Hadith (Mashakil Im al-Hadith)

• Introduction: Islamic and its general characteristics.
• The original sources of Islam
• The concept of Ilm (knowldge) in Islam
• The qualification of an alim (Muslim scholar)
• The orientalists and their approach to Islam:
1. Their aims, motive and objectives in studying Islam.
2. Their main qualifications.
3. Their historical background
• Their Orientalist influence on some modern Muslim scholars, e.g.
1. Ali Abd ul-Razaq, Al-Islam wa usul al-Hukum
2. Taha Hussain, al-Shir al-Jabili
3. Ahmad Amin, Islamiyat.
• Critical evaluation of the main works of orientalists e.g.
1. Gibb, Mohammedanism
2. Goldzieher, Muslim Studies
3. Guillanume, Islam
4. Hitti, History of the Arabs
5. Lewis, B. Arabs in History.
6. Watt, M. Muhammad, Prophet and Statesman
• The impact of orientalism on Muslim Societies

• General highlight on Daawah from Quran and sunnah
• Characteristics of Daawah
• Types of Daawah
• Categories of Daee (the preacher)
• Methods of Daawah
a) Daawah by wisdom
b) Daawah by good instructions
c) Dawah by constructive argumentation
• Daawah approaches from life some selected prophets in the holy Quran; E.g:
a) Prophet Nuh (AS)
b) Prophet Ibrahim (AS)
c) Prophet Yusuf (AS)
d) Prophets Musa (AS)
e) Prophet Isah (AS)
• Stages of Daawah
• Targeted audience
• Fields of Daawah
a) teaching
b) preaching
c) writings
• means of Daawah
a) traditional means ( e.g. surmons, lectures, etc.
b) modern means (the use of mass media, organizations, etc.

UNIT 1: Contracts in Islamic law a-Meaning and Definition of Contract b-The Difference Between the terms of Aqd ,Ahd and Methaq c-Valid and Invalid Contracts in Islamic law UNIT 2: Basic Elements of Contracts in Islamic Law a- Conditions of Form (Sigha) b- Conditions of Subject Matter c- Contractual Capacity of parties UNIT 3: Defect of Consents In Contracts a- Mistake (Khata), b- Fraud, (Tadlis, Tagrir, Khilabah,Tasriyah, Tanajjush, Gaban, ), c- Coercion (Ikrah) UNIT 4: Laws of Options a-Option of Condition (Khiyar al Shart) b-Option of Determination (Khiyar al Tayin) c-Option of Defect (Khiyar al Aib) d-Option of Inspection (Khiyar al Ruyah) e-Option of Description (Khiyar al Wasf) UNIT 5: Classifications of Contracts a- Profit Loss Sharing Contracts (Mudharabah) b- Joint Venture Contracts (Musharakah) c- Agency Contracts (Wakalah) d- Leasing Contracts (Ijarah) e- Cost plus contracts (Murabahah) f- Manufacturing Contracts (Istisna) g- Assignment Debt Contracts (Hawalah) h- Pledge Contracts (Rahn) i- Farming Contracts (Muzarah) UNIT 6: Gratuitous Contracts(Uqud al-Tabarruat) a- Gift (Hibah), b- Guarantee Contracts ( Kafalah) c- Allowance (Jualah) d- Interest- free Loan (Qard Hasan)

• The concept of Tafsir • Scholars opinion on difference between Tafsir and Taawil • Development of Tafsir and its compilation • Classical schools of Tafsir • Studies of the traditional and intellectual • Types of Tafsir: - Tafsir by Transmission - Tafsir by Opinion - Tafsir by Indication • Famous publications in Tafsir according to its types • Aspects of the Sunni, Shiah and Mutazilite Tafsir. • Modern approaches in Tafsir • An overview on the contribution of some Nigerian Scholars to the field of Tafsir

• Tafsir of Suratul Baqarah verses 177-286 • Tafsir of Suratun Nisaverses 1-25 • Selections of 20 Hadith from collections of al-Bukhari and Muslim on related topics studied from the above mentioned verses. Note: Emphasis should be given to Ayatul- Ahkam.

• The concept of Tajdid: its development and early revivalist leaders. • The revivalist movements and their leaders inthe 19th Century • Contemporary revivalist movements such as al-Ikhwan al-Muslimun, Nahdhatul Ulamah, Jama’at- e –Islami , Jamaatu Nasril Islam and Jamaatu Izalatil Bidiah wa Iqamatissunnah

• Al-Tauhid: concept of al-Tauhid in Islam 1. Al-Tauhid in practice: the Concept of al-Iman in Islam 2. Its meaning according to the different schools of Mutakallimun. 3. The distinction between Mumin and Muslim. 4. The creed of al-Manzilahbayn al-Manzilatain. • Gods names and attributes (Asmaul lahi Wa sifatuhu) 1. Self Attributes (Sifatul-Dhat) 2. The attributes of action (Sifut al-Fil) 3. The Holy Qur’an as the word of God and the views of the Sunni and the Mutazilites on the Quran. • The Concept of God’s Justice: 1. Al-Wad wal Waid- the promise and the threat. 2. The opinion of the Qadariyyah and the Sunni on mans action. 3. The creation of good and evil. 4. The problem of al-Salah wa al-Aslah. 5. The mercy of God. • The Concept of al-Nubuwwa wa al-Risalah (Prophethood and Mission) 1. Al-Nubuwwa and Its qualification. 2. The concept of Revelation (Wahy) 3. The attributes of the Prophets. 4. The mission of the Prophets in general 5. The mission of Mohammad (SAW) • Al-Shafaah (Intercession of the Prophet) 1. What is al-Shafaah (intercession) 2. Sunni and Mutazilites concepts of al-Shafaah. • Al-Samiyyat al-Mughayyabah (Beliefs in the unseen) 1. The heavenly Angels 2. Al-Jinn (beliefs in the spirits) 3. The Resurrection (future life) 4. The concept of torture and comfort in the grave.

• Introduction of the concept of beauty in Islam. • Calligraphy as an art in Islam • The architecture of mosques and palaces at the peak of Islamic civilization. 1. The mosque of al-Mutawakkil at Samarra 2. The al-Hamra 3. The Taj Mahal • Islamic art and Architecture in West Africa: 1. Abu Ishaq al-Sahili 2. The Sankore mosque in Timbuktu 3. The Gobarau minaret in Katsina 4. The Babban Gwani mosque in Zaria. 5. National Mosque, Abuja 6. Yobe Mosque and Islamic Centre, Damaturu

• Original sources of Muslim law.
1. Law in the time of the Prophet (SAW)
2. The contributions of the Sahaba and the Tabiun to legal knowledge.
3. Ijtihad and Mujtahidun
4. Qualification and conditions of Ijtihad.
5. Categories of Mujtahid.
• The Shariah in modern times:
1. Ijtihad in the modern age.
2. Legislation in modern Muslim countries.
• Contributions of the Sokoto Jihad leaders to the study of Fiqh
1. Shaykh Uthman bin Fodi
2. Shaykh Abdullah bin Fodi
• The Contributions of Kanem Borno Scholars to the study of Fiqh
1. Muhammad al-Amin AL-Kanemi

2. Abdurrahman Al-Barnawi

• Basic guidelines for the study of the Quran.
• A brief survey on the General content of the Quran
• The revelation of the Quran in seven Modes (Ahruf)
• Various readings of the Quran (al-qiraat al-Sabah)
• Development of the science of Qiraaat.
• The Conditions for an Authentic Qiraaa
• Types of Qiraaat
• The significant characteristics of the Quran:
1. Its universal features
2. Comprehensiveness
3. Fitra (suitability to inborn human nature)
4. Unity of chapters.
• The Quran as the basic source of the Shariah.
• Qur’anic principles for the establishment of good society.

• The believers moral qualities in al-Quran.
• The Prophet as Uswatun Hasanah.
• Contribution of early Muslim scholars to moral thought with special reference to al-Mutakallimun and al-Muhaddithun.
• The Muslim moral philosophers, e.g.
1. Al-kindi
2. Al-Razi
3. Ibn rushd
4. Alghazali
5. Ibn Alqayyim al- Jauziyyah
6. Ibn Miskawayh
• The Sufi ethics with special reference to al-Ghazali.
• The ethical writing of the contemporary revivalist movements e.g. Jamaat-e -Islami, al-Ikhwan al-Muslimun, etc.
• Muslim ethics in the modern age.

• Early biographers of prophet Muhammad (SAW):
1. Ibn Ishaq
2. Al-Waqidi
3. Ibn Saad
• Later developments in Sirah writings:
1. Ibn Jarir al-Tabari
2. Ibn Hisham
3. Ibn Kathir
4. Ibn Sayyid al-Nas
• The Prophet’s biography in verse:
1. Al-Busayri
2. Al-Fazazi
3. Al-Witriyah
4. Ahmad Shawqi
5. Aliyu Namangi of Zaria
• Contemporary Muslim writings on Sirah:
1. Muhammad Husayn Haykal
2. Shibli Numani
3. Syed Suleiman Nadwi
4. Abdurraheem Mubarakhfuri
5. Ramadhan Al- Buty
• Contributions of the Jihad leaders to Sirah Literature
• Critical assessment of Orientalist studies on the Sirah:
1. William Muir
2. William M. Watt
3. Tor Andrae
4. Maxime Rodinson

Concept, Scope And Brief Historical Background Of Usul Al-Fiqh
1. Definition of Usul Al-Fiqh, Its Two Components and their differences.
2. Scope of ‘Usul Al-Fiqh
3. Difference between Fiqh and Usul Al-Fiqh
4. Early Phases of Usul Al-Fiqh
5. Role of Imam Shafii as founder of Usul al-Fiqh
6. Approaches to the Study of Usul Al-Fiqh the theoretical and the deductive among others;
7. Main Characteristics of the approaches to the study of Usul Al-Fiqh
8. Some well-known books in each approach.

• The concept of Al Qada
a) Definition of the term Alqada literally and in Western perspectives.
b) Definition of the term Alqada from Islamic perspective.
c) The term Al Qada and its derivatives in the Holy Quran.
d) The term Al Qada and its derivatives in the prophetic traditions.
• Legislation of Judicial system in Islam.
• Significance of Islamic Judicial Studies.
• Historical Background of Judicial system in Islam.
a) The Administration of Justice and the development of judicial system during the lifetime of the Prophet (S.A.W).
b) The Administration of Justice and the development of judicial system during the lifetime of Abubakar Assiddeeq.
c) The Administration of Justice and the development of judicial system during the lifetime of Umar Bn Khattab.
d) The Administration of Justice and the development of judicial system during the lifetime of Usman Bn Affan.
e) The Administration of Justice and the development of judicial system during the lifetime of Ali Bn Abi Talib.

A brief survey on the Islamic History in Nigeria
Hausa Land, Kanem Borno, Yoruba Land, Igbo Land • The spread and development of Islamic Institutions in Nigeria.
• Islam under colonial rule especially a comparative study of the Penal Code in Northern Nigeria.
• Islam in postcolonial rule in Nigeria

• Wasiyyah (wills): Definition, formation, legality and condition of validity
• Effects of death sickness on the validity of wills
• Comparative analysis between Wasiyya and conventional Wills
• Waqf: Definition, significance, conditions of validity and its administration.
• Terms of guarantor (Shurutul Waqif) its legal personality and its liquidation
• Terms and conditions of administrator (Shurutul Nadhir)
• Opinion of Scholars on Cash Waqf.
• Investment in Waqf properties.
• History and development of Waqf Institutions in Nigeria.
• The role of Waqf in poverty alleviation, community development and peaceful coexistence.

Modern contribution to the study of Hadith
• Contributions of West African Scholars to the study of Hadith
• Selection of 10 (ten) ahadith from al-Sihah al-Sitta.
• Classification of publication in Ilmul Hadith
- Al-Sihah
- Al-Jawamii
- Al-masaneed
- Al- Musannafaat
- Al-Mustadrakaat
- Al-mustakhrajaat
- Al-Maajim

• A comprehensive studies on Suratun Nur (Chapter24)
• Selections of twenty (20) ahadith from al-Sihah al-Sittah on related topics studied from the above mentioned verses.
• Selection from Tafsir and commentaries on Hadith
especially the contribution of West African scholars such as Diya al-Tawil.

• Quranic concept of History
• Dialectical study of Islamic Historiography among the Muslims i.e. Tabari, Miskawayh and al-Biruni.
• Ibn Khaldun: his life, scholarly career as the father of modern social sciences.
• A detailed study of Ibn KHALDUNS Al-Muqaddimah.

• Islamic views on Heresy.
• Its early development
• Modern movements:
1. Al-Qadianiyyah / Al-Ahmadiyyah
2. Al-Babiyyah
3. Al-Baha’iyyah

. General revision in the first lecture on the following:
i) Introduction, Definition, Scope and Evolution of Usul al-Fiqh
ii) Al-Hukum al-Shariyyah.
a) Al-Hakim (the ruler) nature of the ruler.
b) Al-Hukm (the rule) definition, differences between the action or omission and al-Hukm al-Wadi.
c) Types of al-Hukm al-taklifi, wajib, haram, mandub, makruh and mubah.
d) Types of al-Hukm al-WadI, al-sabab, al-Shart, al-Mani and al-Azimah and al-Rukhsah.
e) Al-Mahkum bihi or fihi and alaihi
2. The Legislative Principles, The Sources Of Islamic Legislation (Masadiru Shariah)
i) The original sources on which there is concensus. a) Alquran.
b) Assunnah
c) Al-ijma (concensus)
d) Al-qiyas (analogy)
ii) The secondary sources on which there is no concensus.
a) Revealed laws preceding the shariah of islam
b) Presumption of continuity
c) Considerations of public interest
d) Equity in islamic law
e) Equity in islamic law
f) Custom
iii) Other evidences (Adillah Ukhra).
3. Al-ijtihad (human endeavour to ascertain a rule of sharia)
4. Al-taqlid (the strict adherence to an authoritative legal school)
5. Al-muaradah wal tarjih baynal addillah (conflict of evidences and preference)
6. Fatwa (the opinions of a jurist on a legal problem)
7. Textual implications
a) Command and prohibition
b) The general (aam) and the specific (khaas)
c) Unrestricted and restricted (qualified)
d) The explicit and the manifest
8. The abrogation

• Special chapters and verses from the Quran
( E.g Suratul Maidah, Suratul- Anfal, Suratul- Taubah, Suratul Talaq, Suratul Tahrim)
• Selected chapters from the famous six
collections of Hadith on related topics studied from the above mentioned verses to be taken for detailed study.

• Introduction: the eight classes of Ahl al-Sunnah and their roles in the Muslim community.
• The major leaders of the Ahl al-Sunnah and their training.
• The concept of the uprightness of Ahl al-Sunnah.
• The fifteen principles of Ahl al-Sunnah.
• The position of Ahl al-Sunnah vis-a-vas the Shia.
• The Sunni concept of Divine Protection of Ahl al-Sunnah from mutual takfir.

• INTRODUCTION TO SCIENCE OF MAQASID:
- -Literal and technical definition of Maqasidush-Shariah
- - Scope of Maqasid
- Relationship between Maqasid and Usulul-Fiqh.
• DEVELOPMENT OF SCIENCE OF MAQASID
I. Science of Maqasid during the lifetime of prophet Muhammad (PBUH):
II. Maqasid in the era of companions:
- Compilation of the Holy Quran
- War against those who refused to give zakaat
- Entitlement of divorced women to inherit her husband.
• COMPILATION OF SCIENCE OF MAQASID
i. Combined compilation and famous publications:
ii. Indefendent compilation and famous publications:
iii. Centre for studies in objectives of Shariah.
• CATEGORIES OF MAQASID:
i. Maqasid Ammah, Khassah and Juziyyah
ii. Dharuriyyat (Essentials), Hajiyyat (complementary) and Tahsiniyyat (Desirable).
iii. Qatiyyah and Wahmiyyah
iv. Al-Asliyyah and al-Tabiyyah.
• NECESSITIES IN DEVINE CODES:
i. Protection of Religion
ii. Protection of Human life
iii. Protection of Mind
iv. Protection of Progeny
v. Protection of Property.
• SCIENCE OF MAQASID AND CONTEMPORARY ISSUES:
i. The role of Maqasid in extracting rules related to Contemporary Issues.
ii. Islamic scale of preference and science of Maqasid
iii. Application of Maqasid in some Contemporary Issues.

General concept of Islamic banking and finance
1. Definition of Islamic finance
2.Importance and Scope of Islamic finance
3. The Historical Development of Islamic Banking and finance
1. Islamic Appraisal of Conventional Commercial Banking
Unit 2: Major Norms of Islamic Finance
1. Norms Relating to Riba
2. Norms Relating to Gharar
3. Norms Relating to Ta’wun
Unit 3 : Products of Shariah-Compliant Bankin
1. Deposit Products
a- Current (Wadiah / Qard) Deposit
b- Debit and Charge Card
c- Savings (Wadiah / Qard) Deposit
d- Investment (Mudaraba) Deposits
e- Issues in Product Management
2. Financing Products:
a- Trustee Partnership (Mudaraba) Facility
b- Joint Venture (Musharaka) Facility
c- Diminishing Partnership (Musharaka)
d- Deferred Payment (Bai-Bithaman-Ajil) with Cost-Plus Sale (Murabaha) Facility
e- Deferred Delivery Sale (Salam) Facility
f- Manufacture-Sale (Istisna) Facility
g- Recurring Sale (Istijrar) Facility
3. Fee-Based Products:
a- Letter of Credit (Wakala)
b- Letter of Guarantee (Kafala)
Unit 4: Islamic capital market
1-Islamic bonds
2-Sharia complaints of shares
3-Islamic investment certificate
Unit 5: Governance and Regulation Issues in Islamic Banking
1. Social Responsibility and Internal Controls
2. Regulatory Compliance Functions
3. Risk Management in Islamic financial Institutions
4. Modern trends in Islamic Banking
5. Sharia advisory board
Unit 6 : Introduction to Islamic Insurance (Takaful)
1. General overview on conventional Insurance
2. The concept Takaful and its scope
3. The Basis of Islamic Insurance
4. The Modes of Takaful
5. Takaful and Re-takaful

• Special Honours students are expected in the 400 Level to carry out a research project and write a dissertation of reasonable length on a topic related to Islamic studies, and approved by the Department, either in English or Arabic Languages.

• Definition, significance and rationale behind the Islamic law of succession.
• A brief survey on the Quranic verses on inheritance (Q4: 11, 12 &176)
• Rights attributed to the properties of a deceased
• Causes of Inheritance
• Conditions of Inheritance
• Elements of succession (Arkan al-Mirath) and impediments of inheritance.
• Types of Inheritance
• The fractions of Shares mentioned in the Holy Quran and those entitled to them
• Rights and liabilities in the estate and its distribution
• Male and female heirs and their shares
• The theories of Rad and Awl

• Comprehensive studies on the following topics:
- Causes of Revelation (Asbabu nuzul)
- The theory of Abrogation ( Al- Nasikh Wal –Mansukh)
- Al-Muhkam wal- Mutashabih
• Comprehensive Studies on Suratul Ahzab (Chapter 33)
• Comprehensive Studies on Suratul Hujurat (Chapter 49)
Note: Emphasis should be given to Ayatul- Ahkam.

• General historical overview of Kanem-Borno Empire
• The introduction, spread and development of Islam in Kanem-Borno
• Islamization, Islamic scholarship and learning origin, development, nature and scope of Islamic literature in Borno
• Relationship between Kanem-Borno scholars and Sokoto Scholars.
• Manuscripts and scope for research.
• Contribution of Kanem-Borno Scholars to the spread of Islam and its teachings in West Africa.

• Nature and scope of the Sokoto Jihad literature .
• The origin, development and decline.
• A comparative study of Sokoto Jihad Literature and contemporary Islamic literature.
• The impact of Sokoto Jihad Literature on society.
• Manuscripts on Sokoto Jihad Literature and scope for research.

• The attitude of Islam to Ahlul Kitab in:
1. Al-Quran
2. Al-Sunnah
3. Islamic Law
• The early relationship and the consequent conflict with the West: i.e. conquests of Roman Empire, Spain and the encounter with the Crusaders.
• The influence of Islam on the West especially in the fields of Philosophy and Science.
• Western imperialism and the Muslim world:
1. The Missionaries
2. The Orientalists
3. The invasion, colonization and exploitation of the Muslim World in the 19th and 20th Centuries.
4. The cooperation between the West and Zionism against Islam (especially the Palestinian Question).
• The impact of the West on the Muslim societies especially in the field of secular education, law, economics and politics.
• The Muslim reactions against the West with special reference to the reactions of the revivalists and revolutionary movements, e.g. al-Sanusiyyah, Jamaat –e- Islami, al-Ikhwan al-Muslimun, Islamic revolution in Iran and Libya.
• The socio-economic, religious and political impact of colonialism on Nigerian Muslim Communities

Islamic Literature in Vernacular The course will be devoted to the study of Islamic themes written in Nigerian languages such as Hausa, Yoruba, Kanuri, Nupe and Fulfulde.

• The concept of Education in Islam
• The birth and development of Islamic Education under the Prophets guidance.
• The contribution of Sahaba and Tabiun to Islamic Education
• The subsequent history and the development of
Islamic Education:
a) Institution: Mosque (Masjid) Madrasa: including Nizamiyyah, Cordova, al-Azhar.
b) Literature: al-Muhasibi, al-Mawardi and Al-Ghazali
• Influence of Maghribi writers e.g.
1. Ibn al-Hajj
2. Shaw Shawi
3. The Jihad educational literature.
• Islamic Education in West Africa:
1. The Quranic school
2. The Islamiyyah and the Ilm School.
3. The Islamic Higher Education in Nigeria.

• Topics to the specified for special study in the Light of Quranic injunctions. Preferences should be given to the current issues and urgent problems of Muslim community, e.g.:
1. Family Planning
2. Banking and Insurance
3. Human Rights etc.
4. Conflict resolution
5. Islamic Capital Market
6. Mortgage
7. Pension System

,The concepts of Islamic Constitutional Law ,The sources of Islamic constitutional law. ,Fundamentals of Islamic Constitution. ,The concepts and characteristics of an Islamic State. ,The difference between Islamic state, Muslim State and State Religion ,Constitutional development in Islamic History. ,A brief survey on the modern attempts at an Islamic state. ,Comparative analysis between Islamic Constitutional Law and some ,selected conventional institutions.

• A brief survey on judicial system during Umayyat and Abbasid period
• Comprehensive Studies on the Pillars of Judicial system in Islam.
• The definition of A Judge his qualities and entitlements.
• The definition of A Court and the rules governing it.
• Comprehensive Studies on the staffing and Administration of Courts in Islam:
a) Appointments and discipline of courts employees.
b) Qualities of courts employees.
c) Schedules of courts employees.
d) The Structure of courts in Islam.
e) Court Documents and their purposes.
• Case hearing in courts
• Witnesses and their qualities
• Appeal.
• Excursion to Sharia Courts within Damaturu Metropolis, both lower and appeal, to witness courts proceedings and have discussions with judges and other court employees.

• A brief survey on Islamic scholarship in Nigeria under colonial rule
• A brief survey on Islamic Scholarship in Nigeria after Political Independence
• A general overview on Islamic Studies in Nigerian Educational Institutions:
- Primary
- Secondary
- Tertiary
• Contemporary Nigerian Islamic Scholars and their Contributions to Islamic Studies
1- Sheikh Muhammad Jibrima al- Daghiri
2- Sheikh Nasiru Kabara
3- Sheikh Abubakar Mahmud Gumi
4- Sheikh Abdulqadir al-Taliki
5- Sheikh Adam al-Elory
6- Sheikh Abubakar Almiskin
7- Sheikh Ahmad Abulfatahi
8- Sheikh Muhammad Abba Aji
9- Sheikh Ismail Idris
10- Sheikh Usman Al-Fullaty
11- Sheikh Baba Goni Mustapha Ajaye
12- Sheikh Tahir Usman Bauchi
13- Sheikh Sherif Ibrahim Saleh Alhusaini
14- Sheikh Jaafar Mahmud Adam
15- Sheikh Jafar Mahmud Adam and
16- Sheikh Tahir Usman Bauchi and
17- Others as lecturer may decide