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iSyllabus is a five-year Islamic studies course developed and piloted at the University of Glasgow. The course first began in 2008 and has now taught over 7000 students across 15 cities.[1][2] The course aims to give an introduction to the "Islamic sciences as they relate to both the individual and society in the 21st Century"[3]—a key differentiator between it and other courses and "madrasa" curriculum which can be found throughout the United Kingdom.
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| Motto | Islam • Iman • Ihsan |
|---|---|
| Type | Islamic studies programme |
| Educational Director | Shaykh Ruzwan Mohammed |
| Project Director | Shaykh Amer Jamil |
| Type | Charity (non-profit) |
| Established | 2008 |
| Founder | Shaykh Ruzwan Mohammed & Shaykh Amer Jamil |
Religious affiliation | Sunni Islam |
| Students | 7000 |
| Location | 110 Flemington House, Suite G9 Springburn, Glasgow |
| Website | www |
Vision
editThe course aims to "develop the next generation of active citizens and faith-inspired thought leaders in the West through transformative Islamic education programmes".[4]
Course differentiators
editThe course claims to deliver on five areas which differentiate it from other Islamic studies curricula:
- "Relevance - Identifying the most relevant topics of religious discourse in the West
- Function - Acknowledging the changing dynamics of religious leadership in the Modern world
- Synthesis - Incorporating elements from successful Islamic studies syllabi of the Muslim world
- Language - Nurturing the English language as a Muslim language of instruction
- Competency - Developing religious literacy and competency in the Islamic sciences"[5]
Course structure
editThe course is divided into three levels:
- 'Diploma' (1 year)
- 'Intermediate' (2 years)
- 'Advanced' (2 years)
Diploma course
editThe diploma course covers the following 15 modules:
- The Laws of Purity & Prayer
- Seeking purity
- Setting the base for worship
- Perfecting the Prayer
- Returning to the Homeland
- Towards a Tranquil Soul
- Towards a Tranquil Soul 1
- Towards a Tranquil Soul 2
- Understanding the Divine Sources
- Understanding the Qu'ran
- Understanding the Sunnah
- Living the Law
- Living the Law 1 - Theory
- Living the Law 2 - Case Studies
- Articulating Muslim Creed
- Understanding Muslim Creed 1
- Understanding Muslim Creed 2
- Family & Society
- Understanding the Law and Spirituality of Income and Charity
- The Sacred Bond
- Orthodoxy & Orthopraxy
- The Tradition of Scholars
NB: There is also iSyllabus for Schools which offers a set of 5 workbooks for GCSE students and have been designed with current day needs and understandings.[6]
Awards
edit| Award | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| British Muslim Awards - 'Religious Advocate of the Year' [7][8] | 2014 | Won |
| British Muslim Awards - 'Religious Advocate of the Year' [9] | 2017 | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ "Islamic education UK". Islamic education UK | England | Isyllabus. Retrieved 2018-10-21.
- ^ "Islamic Society of Britain". Islamic Society of Britain. Retrieved 2020-09-04.
- ^ "iSyllabus One Year Diploma – iSyllabus". Retrieved 2020-09-02.
- ^ "iSyllabus". Retrieved 2020-09-04.
- ^ "About – iSyllabus". Retrieved 2020-08-28.
- ^ "AMS UK iSyllabus for Schools". The Association of Muslim Schools UK. Retrieved 2020-09-04.
- ^ Asian Image Reporter (31 January 2014). "British Muslim Awards 2014 winners". Asian Image.
- ^ "Nominees for British Muslim Awards 2014". The Asian Today. 13 January 2014.
- ^ "Finalists are revealed for the 2017 British Muslim Awards". 15 January 2017.