Biography of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) I

About this course

This course is the first part of a biographical analysis of the Last Prophet (saw) based on authentic sources, allowing students to develop love and appreciation for the Prophet (saw), understand why particular Qur’anic passages were revealed, develop the ability to compare his times with ours in various respects, and fortify one’s knowledge on the compelling reasons to believe in his prophethood. (2 credits)

About the Instructor(s): Dr Jaan Islam

Dr Jaan Islam is both an instructor and former graduate of Mishkah University, and specializes in teaching Seerah and early Islamic history. His PhD in Islamic studies, which he earned at the University of Edinburgh, examines the premodern origins of divine sovereignty in classical Islamic jurisprudence, legal theory, exegesis and theology. Starting in July, Dr Islam is also a researcher in Islamic studies at the University of Oxford.

Dr. Jaan has published several books and articles in the field of Islamic political thought, including a recent book on Ibn Taymiyyah entitled Islam and the State in Ibn Taymiyya: Translation and Analysis (Routledge 2022). He also specializes in some traditional Islamic sciences, including history, legal theory (usul al-fiqh), and political jurisprudence.