Online Islamic History Course

Study of the Arabian Peninsula before the advent of Islam, including the social, cultural, and religious practices of the time.

– His early life in Mecca.
– His prophethood and the revelation of the Quran.
– His migration to Medina and establishment of the first Islamic state.
– His teachings, campaigns, and leadership.

– The period of the four rightly-guided caliphs (Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, and Ali).
– Expansion of the Islamic empire.
– Administration and governance.

– Establishment of the Umayyad dynasty.
– Expansion of the Islamic empire into North Africa, Spain, and Central Asia.
– Social, cultural, and political developments

– Rise of the Abbasid dynasty and the golden age of Islam.
– The capital city of Baghdad and its significance.
– Intellectual, scientific, and cultural achievements.

– Advancements in science, medicine, mathematics, and philosophy.
– Preservation and translation of ancient Greek and Roman texts.
– Architectural achievements, such as mosques and palaces.

– Conflict between Islamic and Christian forces over control of the Holy Land.
– Key battles and outcomes.

– Rise of the Ottoman Turks and establishment of the empire.
– Expansion into Europe, Asia, and Africa.
– Socio-political organization and administration.

– Impact of European colonialism on the Islamic world.
– Political fragmentation and decline of Islamic empires.
– Responses to colonial rule and efforts for independence.

– Emergence of Islamic reform movements and revivalist efforts.
– The rise of political Islam and modern-day Islamic states.

Challenges facing the Muslim world today, such as political instability, extremism, and sectarianism.

Conclusion

Courses often emphasize critical thinking, contextualization, and understanding the relevance of historical events to contemporary issues in the Muslim world.