MPhil
Islamic Studies
Program Semester Scheme & Eligibility Criteria is given below:
The M.Phil in Islamic Studies program provides advanced knowledge of Qur’an, Hadith, and classical Islamic sciences alongside modern social sciences. It aims to train scholars who can critically analyze contemporary issues in the light of Islamic teachings and present Islam’s guidance effectively in diverse fields of life.
About Program:
Students in this program study Quranic and Hadith sciences while engaging with disciplines such as economics, sociology, philosophy, and political science. Guided by qualified faculty, they develop research skills, leadership abilities, and academic insight to address modern challenges through Islamic perspectives.
The M.Phil in Islamic Studies program at AlHamd Islamic University, Islamabad prepares graduates for careers in research, teaching, legislation, and community leadership. It emphasizes tolerance, unity, ethical values, and intellectual growth, equipping students to promote moderation and brotherhood within the Muslim Ummah.
Criteria:
- 16 years of education (BS/MA) in a relevant field from an HEC-recognized institution with at least 2.5/4.0 CGPA (semester system) or 2nd division (annual system).
- NTS GAT General or University Entry Test (with a minimum 60% cumulative score)
1. Semester
| S# | Code | Pre | Subject | Credit-Hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ISL-7101 | - | Advance Research Methodology | 3 (3-0) |
| 2 | ISL-7102 | - | Ijtihad: History, Principles and Methods | 3 (3-0) |
| 3 | ISL-7103 | - | Modern Trends of Seerah Writing and Contemporary Applications | 3 (3-0) |
| 4 | ISL-7104 | - | Primary and Secondary Sources of Islamic Sciences: An Analytical Study | 3 (3-0) |
| 5 | ISL-7105 | - | Understanding of Quran I | 1 (0-1) |
| Total | 13 (12-1) |
2. Semester
| S# | Code | Pre | Subject | Credit-Hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ISL-7106 | - | Orientalism: Critical Study | 3 (3-0) |
| 2 | ISL-7107 | - | Uloom-Al-Quran & Modern Trends in Tafseer | 3 (3-0) |
| 3 | ISL-7108 | - | Uloom-Al-Hadith | 3 (3-0) |
| 4 | ISL-7109 | - | Contemporary Problems of Islamic Economics | 3 (3-0) |
| 5 | ISL-7110 | ISL-7105 | Understanding of Quran II | 1 (0-1) |
| Total | 13 (12-1) |
3. Semester
| S# | Code | Pre | Subject | Credit-Hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ISL-7208 | - | Research Thesis-I | 3 (3-0) |
| Total | 3 (3-0) |
4. Semester
| S# | Code | Pre | Subject | Credit-Hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ISL-7209 | - | Research Thesis-II | 3 (3-0) |
| Total | 3 (3-0) |
Bridging Semester
| S# | Code | Pre | Subject | Credit-Hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MCC-6326 | Uloom ul Quran | 3 (3-0) | |
| 2 | MCC-6327 | Uloom ul Hadith | 3 (3-0) | |
| 3 | MCC-6328 | Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence (Usool e Fiqh) | 3 (3-0) | |
| 4 | MCC-6439 | Intellectual Tradition os Islam | 3 (3-0) | |
| Total | 12 (12-0) |