Islamic Studies
Islamic History
Islamic History is a vast and profound subject that spans over 1,400 years, covering the birth of Islam, the expansion of Muslim civilizations, cultural contributions, and modern challenges.
Islamic History is a vast and profound subject that spans over 1,400 years, covering the birth of Islam, the expansion of Muslim civilizations, cultural contributions, and modern challenges. This curriculum is designed to provide a structured, in-depth understanding of key historical events, figures, and movements that have shaped the Muslim world.
This curriculum is designed to provide a holistic, engaging, and well-structured journey through the rich history of Islam and its global impact. By the end of this program, students will have a solid foundation in Islamic history, allowing them to appreciate the past, navigate the present, and build a better future for the Muslim ummah.
Outline: the course plan comes from our founder's curriculum, and lessons are being written and reviewed. Module, unit, and lesson titles appear here once scholars have reviewed a level.
Levels
Level 1: Pre-Islamic Arabia
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Level 1 of the Islamic History Curriculum explores Pre-Islamic Arabia and the Birth of Islam. Before Islam, Arabia was a land of tribalism, idol worship, and social inequalities.
7 modules, 33 units, 132 lesson titles planned. 5 units are held for review.
Level 2: The First Muslim Community
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Level 2 of the Islamic History Curriculum explores The Prophetic Era & The First Muslim Community. This level covers the establishment of the first Muslim society in Madinah, the challenges faced by the early Muslim community, the major battles, treaties, and the spread of Islam.
6 modules, 30 units, 120 lesson titles planned. 3 units are held for review.
Level 3: Expansion of Islam
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Level 3 of the Islamic History Curriculum explores The Rightly Guided Caliphs & Expansion of Islam. This period marks the golden era of leadership after the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, focusing on the governance of Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, and Ali (RA).
6 modules, 30 units, 120 lesson titles planned. 13 units are held for review.
Level 4: Early Islamic Governance
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Level 4 of the Islamic History Curriculum explores The Umayyad Dynasty & Early Islamic Governance. This period marks the first hereditary rule in Islamic history, shaping the political, military, and cultural landscape of the Muslim world.
7 modules, 34 units, 136 lesson titles planned. 7 units are held for review.
Level 5: Contributions to Civilization
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Level 5 of the Islamic History Curriculum explores The Abbasid Caliphate & The Islamic Golden Age. This period marks one of the most influential eras in Islamic history, characterized by intellectual, scientific, and cultural advancements, as well as significant political shifts.
7 modules, 36 units, 140 lesson titles planned. 3 units are held for review.
Level 6: After the Abbasids: The Rise of Regional Islamic Empires
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Level 6 of the Islamic History Curriculum explores The Post-Abbasid Period & The Rise of Regional Islamic Empires. This era marks a shift from a centralized caliphate to multiple regional powers, with various Islamic dynasties emerging across Africa, Asia, and Europe.
7 modules, 35 units, 140 lesson titles planned. 2 units are held for review.
Level 7: The Modern Era: Colonialism, Nation-States, and Globalization
Outline only Offered as an elective in the upper grades
Level 7 of the Islamic History Curriculum explores The Modern Era & Contemporary Islamic Developments. This period examines the effects of colonialism, globalization, and modern political shifts on the Muslim world, covering key historical events from the 18th century to the present day.
7 modules, 35 units, 140 lesson titles planned. 3 units are held for review.
Level 8: Islam in the Modern World: Global Politics, Reform, and Contemporary Challenges
Outline only Offered as an elective in the upper grades
Level 8 of the Islamic History Curriculum explores Islam in the Modern World: Globalization, Reform, and Contemporary Challenges.
7 modules, 35 units, 140 lesson titles planned. 4 units are held for review.
Level 9: The Future of Islam: Leadership, Innovation, and Global Challenges
Outline only Offered as an elective in the upper grades
Level 9 of the Islamic History Curriculum explores The Future of Islam: Leadership, Innovation, and Global Challenges.
7 modules, 35 units, 140 lesson titles planned. 3 units are held for review.
Level 10: Islam’s Legacy: Enduring Contributions and the Road Ahead
Outline only Offered as an elective in the upper grades
Level 10 of the Islamic History Curriculum is the culmination of the entire program, exploring Islam’s legacy, its enduring contributions to civilization, and the vision for its future.
7 modules, 35 units, 140 lesson titles planned. 1 unit is held for review.