Course objectives

The course aims at:

1-    Introducing students to the Islamic culture concept, resources and characteristics.

2-    Explaining the Islamic culture concept, characteristics and issues; and their impact on individuals and society.

3-    Clarifying the meaning of worship in Islam, its characteristics, motives and ruling.

4-    Pinpointing wrong concepts and practices.

Contents:

1-    Islamic culture concept: linguistic concept, conventional concept, Islamic culture concept, the relation between the culture, knowledge and civilization.

2-    Islamic culture resources: The Holy Quran, Sunna of the prophet, Islamic history, Islamic civilization, Arabic language and literature.

3-    Islamic culture importance: be characterized by once identity, historical links, cultural pride and belonging.

4-    Islamic culture relation with other cultures: forms of weakness in Islamic culture influence, western cultures dominance, Islamic culture attitude towards other cultures.

5-    The faith's impact on society: establishing brotherhood, individuals acquaintance, discipline, integration, social cooperation and justice.

6-    Worship ruling and conditions: worship Allah sincerely, follow the Sunna of the prophet.

7-    Worship ruling and intention: Salah (prayer), Zakat, fasting, Haj, piety, repentance, remembering Allah, supplication.

8-    Wrong concept and practices in worshiping: associating others with Allah, innovations.

Course outcomes:

Students are expected to:

A-Knowledge

1-    Understand the concept of Islamic culture, its characteristics, its importance, and its relation with other cultures.

2-    Comprehend the concept of Islamic belief, its characteristics and impact on both the individuals and society.

3-    Understand the meaning of worship in Islam, its characteristics, aims, and motives.

4-    Be fully aware of the wrong applications and concepts of worship.

B-Cognitive Skills

1-    Be able to deal with other cultures and benefit from them.

2-    Be able to implement the effect of faith on themselves and society.

C- Interpersonal skills and responsibilities

Be able to distinguish between wrong and right concepts of big issues in faith.

D- Analysis and communication :

              Be able to fulfill the aims of worship as well as avoiding being trapped in wrong concepts and practices

 Assessment methods for the above elements

1-    Attending lectures.

2-    Discussions and debates.

3-    Assignments.

4-    Midterm tests.

5-    Final Exam.

Text book:

Islamic Culture (level 1): By Dr.Ali Ben Omar Dahdah and Dr.Mohammad ben Ahmad Ba Jaber

Supplementary references

Islamic Culture: By Dr. Fayez Ahmad HAbes- Dr. Redah Mohammad Sanoussi- Dr.Mohammad ben Ahmad Ba Jaber.

Other Information Resources

Introduction to Islamic Culture: By Dr. Mohammad Rashad Salem, Dar Al-Kalam, Kuwait, version 9,1407.