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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 theSunnah). 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 realteachings of Islam. To have a well-rounded curriculum, WISHES also includes English and Arabic languages aswell as other important subjects such as Education, Guidance and Counseling, Psychology, Public Speaking,Leadership and Management Development that will help develop students’ confidence, communication andleadership 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 totalpersonality development of students in order to attain success, especially supreme success in the eternal lifehereafter.

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 excellentgrades 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 Course Description Credit

Units

1. IS 100 Introduction to Islam

According to the Qur'anand the Sunnah This subject introduces the students to the key

concepts, beliefs, practices, aspects, and

excellence of Islam according to authenticsources. 3

2. IS 101 Tawheed (Islamic

Monotheism or Oneness

of God)

This subject discusses the concept, categories,

principles, conditions and implications of

Tawheed as the central concept of Islamic belief. 3

3. IS 102 Pillars and Articles of

Faith in Islam:

Explanations in the Light

of the Qur’ân and the

Sunnah

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 3

4. IS 103 Aqeedah and Eeman This subject explains the meaning and principles 3

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(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. 5. IS 104 The Qur'an: Qualities and

Sciences

This subject describes the sciences, excellentqualities and benefits of the Holy Qur'an as a

complete book of guidance from Allah

subhanahu wa ta'ala. 3

6. IS 105 The Sunnah and the

Science of Hadith

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.

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7. IS 106.1

Qur’an Studies Level 1

Memorization (in Arabic)

and Understanding Its

Meaning & Tafseer

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 Al-

Fatiha, Ayaatul Qursi (2:255), the last two verses

of Surah al-Baqarah (2:285-286) and Surahs

(Chapters) 112-114.

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8. IS 106.2 Qur’an Studies Level 2 This subject teaches correct recitation (tajweed),

memorization and interpretation of Chapters 85-

111 of the Holy Qur’an. 3 9. IS 106.3 Qur’an Studies Level 3 This subject teaches correct recitation (tajweed),

memorization and interpretation of Chapters 78-

84 of the Holy Qur’an) 3

10. IS 107. 1Hadith Studies Level 1

(The Forty Hadith) This subject develops students' memorization,

understanding and appreciation of prophetic

sunnah based on the famous 40 Ahadith

Collections by Imam An-Nawawi. 3

11. IS 107. 2Hadith Studies Level 2

(The Forty Hadith Qudsi) This subject develops students' memorization,

understanding and appreciation of prophetic

sunnah based on the famous 40 Ahadith Qudsi

or Sacred Ahadeeth. 3

12. IS 107. 3

Hadith Studies Level 3

(The Forty Hadith on

Islamic Personality) This subject develops students' memorization,understanding and appreciation of prophetic

sunnah based on the famous 40 Ahadith on

Personality Development. 3

13. IS 108 Supplications (Manners and

Etiquettes)

This subject gives further details about the

rationale, manners and etiquettes of doing

supplications according to the Qur'an and the

Sunnah. It also enumerates some bid'ah

(innovations) and errors in supplications that

should be avoided.

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14. IS 109

Supplications from the

Qur'an and the Sunnah

This subject trains students' understanding and

memorization of selected supplications and their benefits from the Qur’an and the Sunnah 3



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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 Qur’an

and the Sunnah. 3

16. IS 111 Seerah (Life Story) of Prophet Muhammad

sallAllahu 'alayhi wa

salaam

This subject explains the history of the life and

achievements of Prophet Muhammad in Makkahand 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 non-

Muslims.

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17. IS 112 The Ideal Muslim: The

True Islamic Personality

of the Muslim as Defined

in the Qur’an and the

Sunnah

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 andanimals in promoting peace and harmony for the

pleasure of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.

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18. IS 113 The Ideal Muslimah: The

True Islamic Personality

of the Muslim Woman as

Defined in the Qur’an &

the Sunnah

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.

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19. IS 114 Nawaqeed Al Islam wa

Kaba'ir (Nullifiers of Islam

and Major Sins)

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. 3

20. IS 115 Life in this World, Death

and the Life Hereafter:

Implications to Da'wah

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 Du’at in order to

please Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala. 3

21. IS 116 Introduction to Usul Al-

Fiqh (Fundamentals of

Jurisprudence)

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. 3

22. IS 117 Halal wa Haram (Lawful

and Unlawful in Islam)

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 Qur’an and the Sunnah (authentic Ahadith). 3

23. IS 118.1 Da’wah According to theQur’an and the Sunnah

This subject covers the rationale and benefits of attaining effective da'wah according to the

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(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 Du’ât (those who invite people to

Islam) as exemplified in the Qur’an and the

Sunnah. 24. IS 118.2 Da’wah According to the

Qur’an and the Sunnah

(Level 2) This subject explains the message and

sources of Da'wah and the methodology and

guidelines on inviting people to Islam with

hikmah (wisdom) and beautiful preaching.

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25. IS 119 Enjoining the Right and

Forbidding the Wrong This subject covers analysis of the concept

Ma'ru f (Right) and Munkar (Wrong) in Islam

based on the popular book written on the

subject by the famous Muslim scholar, Sheikhul

Islam ibn Taymiyyah. 3

26. IS 120 Stories of the Prophets

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. 3

27. IS 121 Da'wah Methodologies of

the Prophets

This subject deals with the wisdom and manners

of the Prophets in conveying the message of

Islam. 3

28. IS 122 Stories of the Prophet’s

Companions

This subject deals with the study of personal

lives, qualities, virtues and exemplary

characteristics of selected companions of the

Prophet sallAllahu 'alayhi wa salaam. 3

29. IS 123 Islamic History andCivilization

This subject studies the history of Islam from

the time of the Prophet's birth up to the time of

the propagation of Islam and its civilization.

30. IS 124 Righteousness andTheir Rewards

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. 3

31. IS 125 Wisdom Forum (Effective

Public Speaking in Islam

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.

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32. IS 126 Fatawa (Islamic Rulings)

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-Juma’a. 3

33. IS 127 Understanding Prophet

Muhammad (s.a.w.s.) (His

Character, Teachings and

Contributions toHumanity): Implications

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 theProphet (s.a.w.s.) as Allah's mercy to mankind

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to Peace and Success and the way to peace and success. 34. IS 199 Thesis/Booklet Writing on

Islam (50-100 pages,

excluding Bibliography)

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 Total Number of Units 102

Other Required Subjects(Note, students who know Arabic and/or are native English speakers are exempted from taking

Arabic and/or English subjects) Course No. Course Title Units

1. Arabic 1 Arabic Level 1 (Includes Learning to Read & Write Arabic for Beginners) 3 2. Arabic 2 Arabic Level 2 (Madinah Islamic University Arabic Level 1) 3 3. Arabic 3 Arabic Level 3 (Madinah Islamic University Arabic Level 2) 3 4. Arabic 4 Arabic Level 4 (Madinah Islamic University Arabic Level 3) 3 5. Arabic 5 Arabic Level 5 (Madinah Islamic University Arabic Level 4) 3 6. English 1 College English I (Advanced English Grammar and Composition) 3 7. English 2 College English 2 (Effective Writing, Content and Style) 3

Total Number of Units 21

Cognates/Free Elective Subjects(Note, students may select one or three of the following subjects:)

Course No. Course Title Units 1. Psychology

1 Introduction to Psychology 3 2. Education 102 Introduction to Guidance & Counseling

3 3.

Management

102 Leadership Management 3 4.

Education 101 Principles and Methods of Effective Teaching 3 5. CS 100 Introduction to Computer Science 3 6. CS 125.1

Web Development and Internet Simple Web Based Programming for non-

Computer Science Students 3 7. Economics 1 Introduction to Economics

3 8. BA 101 Introduction to Business Management

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

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