Islamic Study (Pengajian Islam)
 
 
Subject Code: PIC1010
Aim of Subject:
  • To introduce Islam as the universal civilization that contributes to the progress of human life.
  • To counter and to reject all the false accusations towards Islam and its components.
  • To inculcate and to enhance high quality of virtues of life in the daily lives of Muslim, so that a comprehensive, balanced and prosperous life can be achieved.
Learning Outcome of Subject: At the completion of the subject, students should be able to:
  • Understand all the basic principles and concepts of Islam.
  • Review all the Islamic knowledge that had been learned before.
  • Apply all the Islamic teachings in their daily life.
  • Distinguish which is really bad or good according to the Islamic perspective.
  • Generate a “new life” as a Muslim after reordering his recent life.
  • Prioritize tasks between worldly affairs and hereafter in his Muslim daily life.
Programme Outcomes:
  • Capability to communicate effectively(10%)
  • Understanding and commitment to professional and ethical responsibilities(10%)
  • Ability to work independently as well as with others in a team(10%)
  • Ability to be a multi-skilled engineer with good technical knowledge, management, leadership and entrepreneurship skills(10%)
  • Awareness of the social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities as an engineer(50%)
  • Capability and enthusiasm for self-improvement through continuous professional development and life-long learning(10%)
Assessment Scheme:
  • Quizzes(10%)
  • Test(20%)
  • Assignment & Presentation(20%)
  • Final Exam(50%)
Teaching and Learning Activities: 42 hours (lectures)
Credit Hours: 3
Pre-Requisite: None
References:
  • ISLAM : The Practical Religion, Prof. Dr. Ala’eddin Kharofa, Kuala Lumpur, A.S Noordeen, 1992.(TEXTBOOK)
  • Global View of Islam, Mujahid Yusuf, Unitele, Unitele, 1996.
  • Religion and Civilization. India, Academy of Islamic Research and Publication, 1975.
  • Introduction to Islam, Muhammad Hamidullah, London, MHW London Publisher, 1979.
  • Islam and The Contemporary World, Choudry, G.W.. USA, Kazi Publications Inc, 1991
  • Islamic Pespectives, Sayyid Abul A’la Mawdudi.. United Kingdom, The Islamic Foundation, 1979.
  • The Concept of Vicegerency, Prof. Mohammed Haji Yacob, Johor Bahru, Badan Book Store Sdn Bhd, 1993.
  • Khasais al-Ammah lil Islam, Dr. Yusof Qardhawi, Beirut, Muassasah Risalah, 1985.
  • Tamadun Islam, Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi, Mahayudin Hj Yahaya, Siri Sejarah Fajar Bakti, 1998.
  • Pandangan Islam Tentang Keseniaan. Sidi Gazalba, Kuala Lumpur, Pustaka Antara, 1977.
  • Manusia dan Islam, Prof. Harun Din, Kuala Lumpur, Percetakan Watan Sdn Bhd, 1988.

Subject Contents

  • Islam & Its Fundamentals

    • Islam as a way of Life: The Meaning of Islam, Iman & Ihsan , The Vital Teachings of Islam, al-Maqosid al-Syariah, The World , view of Islam : Its Special Characteristics, Cosmology from Islamic Perspective, Jihad in Islam.

     
  • Islam as the Civilization & Culture

    • The Concept of Culture and Civilization: The concept of Civilization, Comparison between Western Civilization and Islamic Civilization, The uniqueness of the Islamic Civilization, Factors of the Excellent Achievement of the Islamic Civilization, Contribution of Islamic Civilization in various fields.

    • Art and the Cultural Manifestation: Philosophy, Concept and the principles of the Art and Cultures, Art and the Cultural Manifestation.

     
  • Islamic Institutions

    • Parenting and Society:The Development of the parental institution, The Development of Society, Islam and the Multi-racial society, The concept of the Middle ummah.

    • Education: Philosophy and Concept of Education, The development of the Islamic Educational System in Malaysia.

    • Politics and Legislation: Concepts and Principles of politics and legislation, The leadership and the political system during the period of Prophet Muhammad s.a.w, The Institutions of Political System and the Legislation, Syura and Hisbah.

    • Legislation and Judiciary system: Concepts, Principles and the Philosophy of Islamic Legislation, The sources of Islamic Legislation, The Islamic Penal Code, The Judiciary System, Schools of Islamic Thoughts.

    • Economy and Finance: The Principles and the Philosophy of the Economic and Financial system, The Fundamentals of the Economic and Financial System, Institutions of Finance, The Products of the Islamic Financial and Economic System.

     
  • Islam and the current challenges

    • Social Problems, The Development and Urbanization, Science, Technology and ICT, Globalization, Misunderstandings Towards Islam, The Unity of Ummah, The Inter Cultural Dialogue.