| Purpose: The purpose of this module is to allow students to gain knowledge of the major features of Islam. It will provide insight into the life of the Prophet which includes the major events in the Meccan and Madinan periods of the Prophet's life. Students will gain knowledge and insight into the fundamental sacred sources of Islam, namely the Qur and Hadith. The principal features, style and content of the Quran will be elucidated. The Hadith will be defined and its principal sources and main scholars identified. Students will gain knowledge and insight into the main features of faith and practice namely, Iman
(faith), Islam (the five pillars of the religion) and Ihsan (spirituality). Contemporary discussions around the religion such as, democracy, gender, human rights and jihad will be unpacked engaged with. |
