HI 151 – Biography of the Prophet (3.0)

This course discusses the biography of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) from an authentic and scientific approach. Emphasis will be placed on the prophetic methodology of giving da'wah and deriving from this the bases of da’wah in contemporary life.

HI 155 – Era of the Rightly Guided Khalifs (3.0)

This course explores different aspects of the Islamic way of life during the era of the pious Khalifs. It highlights some insights into their exemplary characteristics, for use as role models.

HI 252 – Early Interactions of Islam and the West (2.0)

This course provides an overview of the early interactions of Islam and the West.  Topics include conflicts with the Byzantines, Crusades, and Muslim civilizations of Spain and Cyprus.

HI 253 – Fiqh of Priorities (3.0)

The course discusses the various challenges facing the Muslim community and the methodology of prioritizing issues based on need and context.

HI 255 – Golden Era of the Islamic State (3.0)

A brief study about the Umayyad and Abbasid states regarding the practices of ruling, the expansion of the Islamic state and the achievements in terms of knowledge, civilization, ethics, societal interaction and political relationships.

HI 257 – Islam in Canada (2.0)

This course focus on the history of Islam and Muslims in Canada; their gains and loses; Muslim population and its growth; Muslim institutions; problems, issues and challenges and Islamic solution and strategies.

HI 351 – Muhammad in Western Literature (2.0)

An overview of the image of the Prophet in Western literature during the early and middle ages as well as the contemporary times.

HI 352 – Modern History of Muslims in the West (2.0)

This course discusses the modern history of Islam and Muslims in Europe and North American, their challenges and progress.

HI 355 – Decline and Colonization (3.0)

An overview of the Muslim states after the fall of Baghdad in the 13th century. This course will discuss the causes for the fall of Muslims and affects of colonization in various parts of the Muslim world.

HI 356 – Contributions of Muslims to Economics (3.0)

This course provides an overview of many contributions of Muslim scholars during the medival times to the development of modern economic thought and analysis.

HI 357 – Movements of Reform and Renewal (3.0)

This course studies contemporary Islamic reassertion, and examines major trends aimed at restructuring contemporary Muslim society on the basis of Islamic principles and values. Topics include: the origin of the Islah and Tajdid movements in recent past and contemporary times, continuity and change in objectives and methods, similarities and variations in vision and action. These movements in various regions of the world, political ideology and strategy, leadership and political structure.

HI 455 – Contemporary Muslim World (3.0)

This course will focus on the political, social, economic and cultural status quo of the contemporary Muslim world. It will also indicate some of the reasons for the contemporary Muslim world’s subordination to the West, in almost all the aspects of its means for survival. This course discuss the genesis and trends; socio-economic and political issues including democracy, terrorism, racism, secularism, nationalism and modernism; the role of media; challenges to Muslims in the West and in Muslim countries.

HI 457 – Movements of Reform and Renewal (3.0)

A continuation of HI 357, this course studies in detail the movements started or inspired by Malik Bennabi, Hasan Al-Banna, Abul Ala Mawdudi, Ali Shariati and Hasan Turabi, and their achievements and challenges in their home countries, and their affect in starting peaceful and militant Islamic movements around the world.

HI 458 – Extremism (2.0)

This course studies the causes of religious extremism and ways to combat them effectively.

HI 459 – Future Studies (3.0)

This course will focus on the future of Muslim civilization. The study will start with an analysis of ideal systems in Islam and their applicability to modern, changing situations. Current trends in thought in the Muslim World will also be considered in trying to understand trajectories that may be followed in their development. Research methodologies for investigating the past and for developing models for the future will also be examined. Focus will also be made on the effect of the revivalist movements and for developing the Shari'ah as a problem solving methodology.