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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

Code Title of the Course Nature Credit Hours
BIS101 English-1 GEC 1 3
BIS102 Mathematics (General) GEC 2 3
BIS2103 Islamic History (From 1903-4602 of AIOU Module) IDC 1 3
BIS104 Arabic Language - I IDC 2 3
BIS105 Textual Study of Quran; Translation and Commentary (Segment/Para 21-30) MRC 1 3
BIS106 Fiq-Ul-Seerah MRC 2 3
Total 18

Semester 2

Code Title of the Course Nature Credit Hours
BIS201 Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan GEC 3 3
BIS202 English – II GEC 4 3
BIS203 Statistics GEC 5 3
BIS204 Arabic Language – II IDC 3 3
BIS205 Arabic Literature - I IDC 4 3
BIS206 Textual Study of Quran (Segment 11-20) MRC 3 3
Total 18

Semester 4

Code Title of the Course Nature Credit Hours
BIS401 An Introduction to Information and Communication Technology (ICT) GEC 8 3
BIS402 English – IV (Academic Writing Skills) GEC 9 3
BIS403 Positive Psychology GEC 10 3
BIS404 Usul Al-Hadith - I (Taysir Mustalah al-Hadith; by Mahmud Al-Ta’han) MRC 6 3
BIS405 Philosophy and Theology: Mu’een al-Falsafa & Al-Intabahat al-Mufeeda MRC 7 3
BIS406 Textual Study of Islamic Family Law (Hidaya Vol 2) MRC 8 3
Total 18

Semester 5

Code Title of the Course Nature Credit Hours
BIS501 Research Methodology in Islamic Studies - I GEC 11 3
BIS502 Basic Concepts of Astronomy: Tafheem ul-Falkiyat by Mufti Shahbaz Sahab IDC 6 3
BIS503 Uloom – ul - Quran: Al-Fauz al-Kabir MRC 9 3
BIS504 Ilm - ul - Aqaid: Text of Aqeeda Tahawia & Sharh al-Aqaid Al-Nasafia MRC 10 3
BIS505 The Objectives and Philosophy of Shariah MRC 11 3
BIS506 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

Code Title of the Course Nature Credit Hours
BIS601 Research Methodology in Islamic Studies - II GEC 12 3
BIS602 Economics of Islam IDC 7 3
BIS603 Textual Study of Hadith - II: Aa’thar Al-Su-‘nan; Chapters on Fasting & Zakat MRC 13 3
BIS604 Fiqh Al-Ibadat (Hanafi & Shafi’i Jurisprudence) MRC 14 3
BIS605 Islamic History and Civilization IDC 8 3
BIS606 Contemporary Issues in Islamic Jurisprudence MRC 15 3
Total 18

Semester 7

Code Title of the Course Nature Credit Hours
BIS701 Advanced Fiqh Al-Muamalat MRC 16 3
BIS702 Textual Study of Hadith - III: Aa’thar Al-Su-‘nan; Chapters on Hajj & Umrah MRC 17 3
BIS703 Islamic Political Thought IDC 9 3
BIS704 Islamic Law of Inheritance MRC 18 3
BIS705 Contemporary Islamic Thought and Movements IDC 10 3
BIS706 Islamic Banking and Finance MRC 19 3
Total 18

Semester 8

Code Title of the Course Nature Credit Hours
BIS801 Research Project/Thesis MRC 20 6
BIS802 Contemporary Fiqh Issues MRC 21 3
BIS803 Islamic Commercial Law MRC 22 3
BIS804 Islamic Psychology IDC 11 3
Total 15