The Great Prophets
Islam, History and Science
About The Course
This course offers a popular-level introduction to the history of the prophets whose stories are narrated in the Qur’an. This unique course will be examining the Qur’anic stories of the prophets (qiṣaṣ al-anbiyā) in light of modern scientific knowledge as well as in comparison and contrast to the historical versions of these stories.
This course will cover stories of Adam, Noah, Abraham, Joseph, Hud, Saleh, Moses, David, Solomon, Shu’ayb, Zechariah & John and Jesus عليه السلام from Qur’an, History and the modern scientific narratives. It will present the comparative analysis of these stories from different lenses and eventually the truth in all of them.
This course is suitable for everyone who is interested in academically studying the stories of Prophets mentioned in the Qur’an and its different narratives.
Course Team
Ustadh Sharif Randhawa
(Bayyinah Institute & the Centre for the Advanced Study of the Quran and its Interpretation)
AT A GLANCE
16 Live Online Sessions
Duration: 6 Months
Saturdays, 7:30 PM - 9 PM
Video Recordings Available
Mobile App
Live Q&A
Certificate
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Starts on 12th March 2022
Course Fee:
Pay in Full: £59.99 £49.99
Pay in 6 installments: £9.99 Per Month
(Considering the prevalent situation due to COVID-19, we are providing Scholarship on this course)
Registration Deadline:
26th March 2021
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Course Team
Ustadh Sharif Randhawa
(Bayyinah Institute & the Centre for the Advanced Study of the Quran and its Interpretation)
Modules
Module
1
Introduction
Module
2
Adam عليه السلام (Part I)
Module
3
Adam عليه السلام (Part II)
Module
4
Noah عليه السلام
Module
5
Hud, Salih, Shuʿayb عليه السلام
Module
6
Abraham عليه السلام (Part I)
Module
7
Abraham عليه السلام (Part II)
Module
8
Joseph عليه السلام
Module
9
Moses عليه السلام (Part I)
Module
10
Moses عليه السلام (Part II)
Module
11
Moses عليه السلام (Part III)
Module
12
David & Solomon عليه السلام
Module
13
Zechariah عليه السلام & John the Baptist
Module
14
Jesus عليه السلام (Part I)
Module
15
Jesus عليه السلام (Part II)
Module
16
Final Q&A
Course Overview
In this course, we will consider questions such as the historical accuracy of the Qur’anic stories, the historical settings in which they took place, and how the Qur’anic stories overlap with and diverge from how they are told in Jewish and Christian traditions.
We will learn how the other books retell the Prophetic narratives, affirming those traditions in some respects while correcting it in others. We will also be considering how the modern criticism provides additional historical background for understanding the Qur’anic narrative, as well as address the questions they raise about the historicity of these narratives.
This course will enable you to understand the Qur’anic narrative of the Prophetic stories, and will explore how the other traditions balance with and correctively retell stories from Qur’anic tradition. The course will also equip you with the understanding of how modern history provides background for understanding the Qur’anic narrative. The course is suitable for those who are interested in stories of the Prophets from the Qur’an and how it equates with science and Historical perspectives.
Course Objectives
The course aims to:
- Provide a general understanding of the stories of the Prophets in the Qur’an.
- Compare the Qur’anic narrative with modern historical knowledge.
- Differentiate the Qur’anic narrative with the other versions of their stories.
- Analyse the Qur’anic narrative from a scientific perspective.
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Our online course comprises live interactive online sessions, pre-recorded videos, online course material that include, presentations, reading material & online learning activities. Students may ask questions and get their doubts cleared from their respective lecturers, if any. Our dedicated academic support team will assist you as required.
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Is it mandatory to attend live sessions?
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I missed a live session. Can I get the video recordings?
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I have doubts but I cannot attend the live session. Any other way to ask my questions?
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When will the final exam be held?
The Final Exam will be held at the end of the course and will be a graded and timed exam.
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