Islamic History Course
Islamic History & Civilization – Major Events & Lessons
Explore key historical events that shaped the Muslim world.
about Islamic History course
What is Islamic History?
Islamic history is the study of events, civilizations, and key figures that shaped the Muslim world from the time of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to the modern era. It covers the rise and fall of dynasties, cultural and scientific contributions, and the spread of Islam across different regions.
Why Should You Learn It?
Understanding Islamic history helps us connect with our heritage, learn from past successes and challenges, and gain insights into the development of Islamic civilization. It strengthens our identity and provides lessons for the present and future.
What Will You Learn?
This course covers major historical periods, including pre-Islamic Arabia, the life of the Prophet ﷺ, the Rashidun, Umayyad, Abbasid, and Ottoman caliphates, as well as Islam in the Indian subcontinent and modern challenges. Lessons are taught with geographical maps, helping visualize historical events, empires, and territorial expansions.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is designed for anyone interested in Islamic history, whether for personal knowledge, academic study, or strengthening their faith and understanding of Muslim heritage.
- Understand key events in Islamic history.
- Learn about major Islamic civilizations.
- Analyze political and cultural developments.
- Explore the lives of historical Muslim leaders.
- Study the spread of Islam across regions.
- Examine causes of rise and fall of empires.
- Recognize contributions in science and art.
- Develop historical thinking and analysis.
- Interpret history using geographical maps.
- Apply lessons from history to modern times.
Course Outline
This course explores key events, figures, and civilizations that shaped Islamic history. From pre-Islamic Arabia to modern times, we study the Rashidun, Umayyad, Abbasid, and Ottoman periods, along with Islam in Spain and the Indian subcontinent. The course covers political, social, and cultural developments, highlighting scientific and economic contributions. Lessons include geographical maps to provide a clear and visual understanding of Islamic history. Through this structured approach, students gain insights into the rise and fall of Islamic empires and their impact.
- Geography, tribes, and economy of pre-Islamic Arabia
- Religious beliefs and social customs before Islam
- Major empires: Byzantine, Sassanid, and their influence
- Political structure and tribal conflicts in Arabia
- Jahiliyyah era: moral and ethical conditions
- Birth, lineage, and early life of the Prophet ﷺ
- First revelation and the early call to Islam
- Persecution in Makkah and migration to Madinah
- Establishment of the first Islamic state in Madinah
- Major battles and treaties during the Prophet's ﷺ life
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- Abu Bakr's leadership and wars against apostasy
- Umar’s rule: expansion, administration, and justice
- Uthman’s caliphate: compilation of the Quran
- Ali’s leadership: civil wars and external challenges
- The legacy of the Rashidun Caliphate
- Learning Sukoon and recognizing silent Arabic letters.
- *Understanding how Sukoon affects pronunciation.
- Recognizing words with Sukoon and reading them.
- Differentiating Sukoon and Maddah in reading fluency.
- Practicing Sukoon through structured reading drills.
- The Abbasid revolution and rise to power
- Cultural and scientific advancements in Baghdad
- The role of scholars, libraries, and universities
- Political fragmentation and regional dynasties
- Mongol invasion and the fall of Baghdad
- The conquest of Spain by Muslim forces
- Umayyad rule in Cordoba and cultural prosperity
- Scientific, architectural, and economic growth
- The Reconquista and fall of Granada in 1492
- The legacy of Islamic civilization in Spain
- The rise of the Seljuk Empire and its governance
- The impact of the Crusades on the Muslim world
- Saladin’s leadership and the recapture of Jerusalem
- The decline of the Seljuks and Mongol invasions
- The aftermath of the Crusades in Islamic history
- The rise of the Ottoman Empire and expansion
- Military strength and conquests of Constantinople
- The administrative and legal system of Ottomans
- Economic policies, trade, and cultural advancements
- The decline and fall of the Ottoman Empire
- Early Muslim rule and Ghaznavid invasions
- The Delhi Sultanate and Mughal Empire
- Religious and cultural impact of Muslim rulers
- British colonization and decline of Islamic rule
- Muslim resistance and the Pakistan movement
- The fall of the Ottoman Caliphate in 1924
- Western influence and colonialism in Muslim lands
- Rise of Islamic movements and political changes
- Challenges of modernity and Islamic identity
- Revival efforts and future prospects for Muslims
Pricing Plan
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2 Days a Week
$
45
/Month
- Free Trail Classes
- 8 classes in a Month
- 30 Minutes Each Class
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$
53
/Month
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4 Days a Week
$
60
/Month
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$
65
/Month
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- 22 Classes a Month
- 30 Minutes Each Class
