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BS Islamic Studies

BS Islamic Studies

Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Islamic Studies at Al Ghazali University is a comprehensive and rigorous four-year degree program designed to provide students with a deep understanding of Islamic Sciences and essential skills in social sciences. The program consists of 144 credit hours, spread across eight semesters, focusing on academic excellence, research, and the application of Islamic teachings to contemporary challenges. The curriculum is structured to cover critical areas such as the Qur’an, Hadith, Seerah, Fiqh and Usool e Fiqh, Islamic History, Thought, Culture, and Civilization.

Aligned with Higher Education Commission (HEC) guidelines, the program’s primary objective is to establish a solid academic foundation beyond traditional Islamic education. Students are encouraged to explore the intersections of Islamic knowledge with modern issues, providing them with the tools to address ideological, socio-political, and economic challenges. The program strongly emphasizes the Tarbiyah (moral and character development), Research, and Excellence model, aiming to produce scholars capable of advanced research in contemporary Islamic studies.

Program Structure

Program Duration 4 years (can be completed in 6 years)
Total Number of Credit Hours 144 credit hours (Including 1 Capstone project of 6 credit hours)
Program Shifts & Timings
(Regular, Weekends, full time, Part time, Morning or Evening)
Full-Time Program

Scheme of Studies

No. of Courses Credit Hours
General Education Courses (GEC) 12 36
Major Required Courses (MRC) 25 75
Interdisciplinary Courses (IDC) 8 24
Internship 1 3
Capstone Project 1 3
Total 47 141

Semester-wise Breakup

Semester 1

S. NO. Title of the Course Nature Credit Hours
1 English-1 GEC 1 3
2 Mathematics (General) GEC 2 3
3 Islamic History (From 1903-4602 of AIOU Module) IDC 1 3
4 Arabic Language - I IDC 2 3
5 Textual Study of Quran; Translation and Commentary (Segment/Para 21-30) MRC 1 3
6 Fiq-Ul-Seerah MRC 2 3
Total 18

Semester 2

S. No. Title of the Course Nature Credit Hours
1 Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan GEC 3 3
2 English – II GEC 4 3
3 Statistics GEC 5 3
4 Arabic Language – II IDC 3 3
5 Arabic Literature - I IDC 4 3
6 Textual Study of Quran (Segment 11-20) MRC 3 3
Total 18

Semester 3

S. No. Title of the Course Nature Credit Hours
1 English – III (Functional English) GEC 6 3
2 Introduction to Computer GEC 7 3
3 Modern Western Philosophy IDC 5 3
4 Textual Study of Quran (Seg. 1-10) MRC 4 3
5 Usul Al-Fiqh - I (Al-Wa’jeez by Abdul Karim Zaidan) MRC 5 3
Total 15

Semester 4

S. No. Title of the Course Nature Credit Hours
1 An Introduction to Information and Communication Technology (ICT) GEC 8 3
2 English – IV (Academic Writing Skills) GEC 9 3
3 Positive Psychology GEC 10 3
4 Usul Al-Hadith - I (Taysir Mustalah al-Hadith; by Mahmud Al-Ta’han) MRC 6 3
5 Philosophy and Theology: Mu’een al-Falsafa & Al-Intabahat al-Mufeeda MRC 7 3
6 Textual Study of Islamic Family Law (Hidaya Vol 2) MRC 8 3
Total 18

Semester 5

S. No. Title of the Course Nature Credit Hours
1 Research Methodology in Islamic Studies - I GEC 11 3
2 Basic Concepts of Astronomy: Tafheem ul-Falkiyat by Mufti Shahbaz Sahab IDC 6 3
3 Uloom – ul - Quran: Al-Fauz al-Kabir MRC 9 3
4 Ilm - ul - Aqaid: Text of Aqeeda Tahawia & Sharh al-Aqaid Al-Nasafia MRC 10 3
5 The Objectives and Philosophy of Shariah MRC 11 3
6 Textual Study of Hadith – I ; Aa’thar Al-Su-‘nan; From the Book (Purity) to the Chapter (Wi’tr) MRC 12 3
Total 18

Semester 6

S. No Title of the Course Nature Credit Hours
1 Research Methodology in Islamic Studies - II GEC 12 3
2 Economics of Islam IDC 7 3
3 Textual Study of Hadith - II: Aa’thar Al-Su-‘nan; Chapters on Fasting & Zakat MRC 13 3
4 Fiqh Al-Ibadat (Hanafi & Shafi’i Jurisprudence) MRC 14 3
5 Islamic History and Civilization IDC 8 3
6 Contemporary Issues in Islamic Jurisprudence MRC 15 3
Total 18

Semester 7

S. No. Title of the Course Nature Credit Hours
1 Advanced Fiqh Al-Muamalat MRC 16 3
2 Textual Study of Hadith - III: Aa’thar Al-Su-‘nan; Chapters on Hajj & Umrah MRC 17 3
3 Islamic Political Thought IDC 9 3
4 Islamic Law of Inheritance MRC 18 3
5 Contemporary Islamic Thought and Movements IDC 10 3
6 Islamic Banking and Finance MRC 19 3
Total 18

Semester 8

S. No. Title of the Course Nature Credit Hours
1 Research Project/Thesis MRC 20 6
2 Contemporary Fiqh Issues MRC 21 3
3 Islamic Commercial Law MRC 22 3
4 Islamic Psychology IDC 11 3
Total 15