Wisdom International School for Higher Education Studies (WISHES) Bachelor of Arts in Islamic Studies (BAIS)

The WISHES Islamic Studies curriculum is based on the authentic knowledge of Islam (i.e., the Qur'an and the Sunnah). It aims to produce sincere, God-fearing and peaceful-loving Muslims who are assets not only to their respective societies and countries but also to the international community by virtue of their adherence to the real teachings of Islam. To have a well-rounded curriculum, WISHES also includes English and Arabic languages as well as other important subjects such as Education, Guidance and Counseling, Psychology, Public Speaking, Leadership and Management Development that will help develop students confidence, communication and leadership skills; and thus have a well-balanced personality as ideal Muslims who will play positive and great roles in building peaceful and progressive society. The Islamic Studies curriculum as a whole develops the total personality development of students in order to attain success, especially supreme success in the eternal life hereafter.

BA in Islamic Studies
(Major in Aqeedah, Personality Development and Da'wah)

Subjects
(Note: Full time students are allowed to take 5 subjects (15 units) per semester. Only students with excellent grades may take the maximum 6 subjects (18 units) per semester. Part time students can take 3-4 subjects (9-12 units) per semester. Students who finished high school with Islamic, Qur'an and Arabic subjects may only take 100-112 units of the following subjects: Course No. Course Title Introduction to Islam According to the Qur'an and the Sunnah Tawheed (Islamic Monotheism or Oneness of God) Pillars and Articles of Faith in Islam: Explanations in the Light of the Qurn and the Sunnah Aqeedah and Eeman Course Description This subject introduces the students to the key concepts, beliefs, practices, aspects, and excellence of Islam according to authentic sources. This subject discusses the concept, categories, principles, conditions and implications of Tawheed as the central concept of Islamic belief. This subject teaches the basic authentic pillars and articles of faith which every Muslim must know about Islam. It also explains their benefits to man both in this world and the life hereafter and how one can increase more forms of worship for the pleasure of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala This subject explains the meaning and principles Credit Units 3

1. IS 100

2. IS 101

3. IS 102

4. IS 103

(Belief & Faith)

of Aqeedah and Eeman, the characteristics of Faith concerning its completion and its levels, the beliefs of the saved sect and the methodology of Ahlus-Sunnah in establishing Islamic beliefs. This subject describes the sciences, excellent qualities and benefits of the Holy Qur'an as a complete book of guidance from Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala. This subject gives details on the principles, characteristics and benefits of the Sunnah and the science of hadith as the second revealed book of knowledge and guidance. It also discusses the need for the ummah to revive and adhere to the Sunnah of the Prophet sallAllahu 'alayhi wa salaam in order to attain development and success both in this world and the life hereafter. This subject explains the Science of Tafsir, its sources, misconceptions and famous commentaries as well as its prophetic commentary. It teaches correct recitation (tajweed), memorization and interpretation of AlFatiha, Ayaatul Qursi (2:255), the last two verses of Surah al-Baqarah (2:285-286) and Surahs (Chapters) 112-114. This subject teaches correct recitation (tajweed), memorization and interpretation of Chapters 85111 of the Holy Quran. This subject teaches correct recitation (tajweed), memorization and interpretation of Chapters 7884 of the Holy Quran) This subject develops students' memorization, understanding and appreciation of prophetic sunnah based on the famous 40 Ahadith Collections by Imam An-Nawawi. This subject develops students' memorization, understanding and appreciation of prophetic sunnah based on the famous 40 Ahadith Qudsi or Sacred Ahadeeth. This subject develops students' memorization, understanding and appreciation of prophetic sunnah based on the famous 40 Ahadith on Personality Development. 3

5. IS 104

The Qur'an: Qualities and Sciences

6. IS 105

The Sunnah and the Science of Hadith

7. IS 106.1

Quran Studies Level 1 Memorization (in Arabic) and Understanding Its Meaning & Tafseer

8. IS 106.2

Quran Studies Level 2

9. IS 106.3

Quran Studies Level 3

10. IS 107. 1

Hadith Studies Level 1 (The Forty Hadith)

11. IS 107. 2

Hadith Studies Level 2 (The Forty Hadith Qudsi) Hadith Studies Level 3 (The Forty Hadith on Islamic Personality)

12. IS 107. 3

13. IS 108

This subject gives further details about the rationale, manners and etiquettes of doing Supplications (Manners and supplications according to the Qur'an and the Etiquettes) Sunnah. It also enumerates some bid'ah (innovations) and errors in supplications that should be avoided. Supplications from the Qur'an and the Sunnah This subject trains students' understanding and memorization of selected supplications and their benefits from the Quran and the Sunnah

14. IS 109

15. IS 110

Dhikr (Remembrance of Allah)

This subject develops students' understanding of the benefits of Dhikr and memorization of selected remembrance (Dhikr) from the Quran and the Sunnah. This subject explains the history of the life and achievements of Prophet Muhammad in Makkah and Madinah with emphasis on his characteristics not only as a Messenger and Prophet but also as a leader and model in all aspects, including his manners and wisdom of conveying the message of Islam to the nonMuslims. This subject describes the qualities of ideal Muslim man in relation to his Creator, himself, parents, family, neighbors, friends and the society in the light of Qur'anic injunctions and authentic ahadith. It also includes how ideal woman should deal with non-Muslims, jinn and animals in promoting peace and harmony for the pleasure of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala. This subject describes the qualities of ideal Muslim woman in relation to her Creator, herself, parents, family, neighbors, friends and the society in the light of Qur'anic injunctions and authentic ahadith. It also includes how ideal woman should deal with non-Muslims, jinn and animals for the pleasure of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala. Discussions include reputation of recurrent issues concerning the status, role and rights of women in Islam. This subject identifies the beliefs and deeds that lead people out of the fold of Islam and/or commit major sins. It also describes some punishments for those who commit major sins. This subject explains the life of this temporary world, death, dying, laws of inheritance, and the life in the eternal world: its punishments and rewards. Through this course, students will learn and strive hard to be sincere, God-fearing, righteous, ideal Muslims and Duat in order to please Allah subhanahu wa taala. This subject introduces students to the principles and methods of Usul Al-Fiqh (Fundamentals of Jurisprudence). It also explains the rationale and excellence of the divine law and the need to uphold and adhere to it in attaining success. This subject identifies the things and deeds/practices which are considered lawful which every Muslim need to practice and those which they must avoid as unlawful according to the Quran and the Sunnah (authentic Ahadith). This subject covers the rationale and benefits of attaining effective da'wah according to the

16. IS 111

Seerah (Life Story) of Prophet Muhammad sallAllahu 'alayhi wa salaam

17. IS 112

The Ideal Muslim: The True Islamic Personality of the Muslim as Defined in the Quran and the Sunnah

18. IS 113

The Ideal Muslimah: The True Islamic Personality of the Muslim Woman as Defined in the Quran & the Sunnah

19. IS 114

Nawaqeed Al Islam wa Kaba'ir (Nullifiers of Islam and Major Sins)

20. IS 115

Life in this World, Death and the Life Hereafter: Implications to Da'wah

21. IS 116

Introduction to Usul AlFiqh (Fundamentals of Jurisprudence)

22. IS 117

Halal wa Haram (Lawful and Unlawful in Islam) Dawah According to the Quran and the Sunnah

23. IS 118.1

(Level 1)

Qur'an and the Sunnah in attaining development and success both in this world and the life hereafter, the characteristics and manners expected of Dut (those who invite people to Islam) as exemplified in the Quran and the Sunnah.

24. IS 118.2

Dawah According to the Quran and the Sunnah (Level 2)

This subject explains the message and sources of Da'wah and the methodology and 3 guidelines on inviting people to Islam with hikmah (wisdom) and beautiful preaching.
This subject covers analysis of the concept Ma'ruf (Right) and Munkar (Wrong) in Islam based on the popular book written on the subject by the famous Muslim scholar, Sheikhul Islam ibn Taymiyyah. This subject explains the knowledge and important lessons and characteristics of ideal Muslims that can be derived from the lives and works of the great Prophets as foretold in the Qur'an and authentic ahadith. This subject deals with the wisdom and manners of the Prophets in conveying the message of Islam. This subject deals with the study of personal lives, qualities, virtues and exemplary characteristics of selected companions of the Prophet sallAllahu 'alayhi wa salaam. This subject studies the history of Islam from

25. IS 119

Enjoining the Right and Forbidding the Wrong

26. IS 120

Stories of the Prophets

27. IS 121

Da'wah Methodologies of the Prophets Stories of the Prophets Companions Islamic History and Civilization

28. IS 122

29. IS 123

the time of the Prophet's birth up to the time of the propagation of Islam and its civilization.
This subject explains the concept of righteousness in Islam and enumerates various ways of doing righteousness according to the Qur'an and the Sunnah and their subsequent rewards, which students are made to reflect in terms of their importance in improving eeman, personality development and da'wah. This subject teaches students the principles and guidelines of effective public speaking in Islam. It also includes selected samples of well-written khutbas (speeches) by the imams of the two holy mosques to encourage students to be effective in da'wah. This subject covers selected fatawa on various issues confronting the present Muslim ummah, taken from the Fatawa of renowned Muslim Scholars from the Ahlul Sunnah wa Al-Jumaa. This subject explains the character and contributions of the last and final Prophet and Messenger of Allah to mankind. It enlightens students to the importance of understanding the Prophet (s.a.w.s.) as Allah's mercy to mankind

30. IS 124

Righteousness and Their Rewards

31. IS 125

Wisdom Forum (Effective Public Speaking in Islam and Dawah)

32. IS 126

Fatawa (Islamic Rulings) Understanding Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.s.) (His Character, Teachings and Contributions to Humanity): Implications

33. IS 127

to Peace and Success 34. IS 199 Thesis/Booklet Writing on Islam (50-100 pages, excluding Bibliography) Total Number of Units

and the way to peace and success. As a prerequisite for graduation, the student is required to write a scholarly paper or booklet on any topic relevant to aqeedah, personality development or da'wah. 3 102

(Note, students who know Arabic and/or are native English speakers are exempted from taking Arabic and/or English subjects)
Course No. 1. Arabic 1 2. Arabic 2 3. Arabic 3 4. Arabic 4 5. Arabic 5 6. English 1 7. English 2 Course Title Arabic Level 1 (Includes Learning to Read & Write Arabic for Beginners) Arabic Level 2 (Madinah Islamic University Arabic Level 1) Arabic Level 3 (Madinah Islamic University Arabic Level 2) Arabic Level 4 (Madinah Islamic University Arabic Level 3) Arabic Level 5 (Madinah Islamic University Arabic Level 4) College English I (Advanced English Grammar and Composition) College English 2 (Effective Writing, Content and Style) Total Number of Units Units 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 21

Other Required Subjects

(Note, students may select one or three of the following subjects:)

Course No. 1. Psychology 1 2. Education 102 3. Management 102 4. Education 101 5. CS 100 6. CS 125.1 7. Economics 1 8. BA 101 Introduction to Psychology Introduction to Guidance & Counseling Course Title Units 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

Cognates/Free Elective Subjects

Leadership Management Principles and Methods of Effective Teaching Introduction to Computer Science Web Development and Internet Simple Web Based Programming for nonComputer Science Students Introduction to Economics Introduction to Business Management

Over All Total Number of Subjects or Units= 42 subjects or 126 units