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) |
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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 | |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |