Introduction to Islamic Sciences

​This course aims to introduce students to the classical Islamic sciences. The historical development of some of the main Islamic sciences will be covered, including the most important scholars and texts of those sciences, with a special focus on law and its development. Students will become familiar with the works they can refer back to for their future research as students at Mishkah University.  (2 credit hours)

About the Instructor

Ustadh Hamzah Raza
Ust Hamzah Raza teaches Islamic Apologetics at Mishkah University. He is currently completing his PhD in Religious Studies at the University of Cape Town and is also enrolled in the Alimiyyah Program at Al Azhar Seminary. Sh Hamzah earned a Master of Theological Studies with a concentration in Islamic Studies from the Harvard Divinity School, and a BA in Religious Studies from Vanderbilt University, where he received the highest honors for his Senior Thesis. As an Islamic Studies instructor, he has taught diverse groups of students from around the world various subjects including Arabic and Islamic History. Ust. Hamzah has written for several publications – his work includes articles on the application of Islamic law within the modern context, as well as current issues that impact the Muslim community. He has also edited articles on Islamic history, jurisprudence, and legal theory.