Department of Islamic History

Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences

The Department of Islamic History may be regarded as one of the oldest departments in the University of Karachi. It was established in 1953 to provide facilities for advanced studies and original research in the field of Islamic History & Culture, with Professor Dr. Amir Hassan Siddiqui as its first and founder Head.

* EST. 1953 * Islamic History & Culture

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The department's specific research areas cover all aspects and periods of Islamic History, supported by dedicated faculty and departmental activities that promote research and scholarship in the field.

"Providing advanced study and original research across all aspects and periods of Islamic History."
Department of Islamic History University of Karachi

Careers

Career Opportunities

There is great scope for graduates of Islamic History in the fields of Social Sciences, Political Science, International Relations and Sociology, with a bright future in teaching, research and media.

Established 1953
Research spans all aspects and periods of Islamic History
Strong pathway into teaching, research and media

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Overview & History

Introduction

Chairman: Prof. Dr. Muhammad Zubair

Department of Islamic History may be regarded as one of the oldest departments in Karachi University. It was established in 1953 with a view to provide facilities for advance studies and original research in the field of Islamic History & Culture. Professor Dr. Amir Hassan Sidddiqui was the first and founder-Head of the Department.

Career Opportunities

There is a great scope for the students of Islamic History in the fields of Social Sciences, Political Science, International Relations and Sociology. They have a very bright future in the profession of teaching, research and media.

Specific Research Areas:
All aspects and periods of Islamic History.

Academic Staff & Researchers

Faculty

Professors

Dr. Muhammad Sohail Shafiq Profile
Dr. Muhammad Zubair

Associate Professor

Dr. Farzana Jabeen
Dr. Uzma Perveen
Dr. Humaera Naz

Assistant Professors

Dr. Sameena Hasnain
Dr. Soofia Farnaz
Dr. Farah Naz Sohail
Dr. Muhammad Faisal Hassan
Ms. Suraiya Tariq

Degree Offerings

Programs

Degree programs Available

B.S
B.S3rd Year
M.S
Ph.D.

Allocated Seats

B.S. & Honors - 100 seats
Masters - 70 seats

Eligibility

B.S. & Honors

Intermediate Arts with Islamic History
Intermediate Arts with Islamic Learning, General History or Arabic
Intermediate Arts, Science and Commerce

Masters

B.A. with Islamic History
B.A. with Islamic Learning, Islamic Culture, General History or Arabic
B.A., B.Sc., B.Com.

M.S

B.S./M.A. Islamic History

Ph.D

M.S./M.Phil. Islamic History

Academic Curriculum & Syllabi

Courses

BS 4 Year Programe

First Year
1st Semester					2nd Semester
Course #		Title of Course		Cr. Hr.	Course #	Title of Course			Cr. Hr.
IH-311		Socio-Political History of Islam (Life & Times of Holy Prophet)		3+0	312	Socio-Political History of Islam (The Rightly Guided Caliphs)			3+0
IH-301		Socio-Political History of Islam (Life & Times of Holy Prophet)		3+0	302	Socio-Political History of Islam (The Rightly Guided Caliphs)			3+0
Second Year
1st Semester					2nd Semester
IH-411		Elementary Arabic		3+0	412	Elementary Arabic				3+0
IH-413		Elementary Persian		3+0	414	Elementary Persian				3+0
IH-415		Elementary Turkish		3+0	416	Elementary Turkish				3+0
IH-401		History of the Middle East (Iran, Iraq)		3+0	402	History of the Middle East (Saudi Arabia & Syria)				3+0
IH-421		History of the Middle East (Iran, Iraq)		3+0	422	History of the Middle East (Saudi Arabia & Syria)				3+0
Third Year
1st Semester					2nd Semester
IH-511	History of Muslim Historiography			3+0	IH-512	History of Muslim Historiography				3+0
IH-521	History of Umayyads of Damascus			3+0	IH-522	History of Umayyads of Spain				3+0
IH-531	History of Early Abbasids (749-861 AD )			3+0	IH-532	History of Later Abbasids (861-1258 AD)				3+0
IH-541	History of Osmanli Turks (1299-1606 AD)			3+0	IH-542	History of Osmanli Turks (1606 - 1924 AD)				3+0
IH-551	Evolution of Muslim Community in Sub-continent Indo-Pak (610-1707 AD)			3+0	IH-552	Evolution of Muslim Community in Sub-continent Indo-Pak (1707 - 1947 AD)				3+0
Fourth Year
1st Semester					2nd Semester
IH-611			Muslim Political Thought	3+0	IH-612		Muslim Political Thought	3+0
IH-621			History of Muslim Jurisprudence	3+0	IH-622		History of Muslim Jurisprudence	3+0
IH-631			Modern Muslim World (Turkey & Egypt)	3+0	IH-632		Modern Muslim World (Afghanistan & Indonesia)	3+0
IH-641			History of The Muslims of Central Asia (uptill 17th Century)	3+0	IH-642		History of The Muslims of Central Asia (18th to 20th Century)	3+0
IH-643			History of Sindh (712-1843 AD)	3+0	IH-644		History of Sindh (1843-1947)	3+0
IH-651			History of Muslim Mysticism	3+0	IH- 652		History of Muslim Mysticism	3+0
IH-653			Special Study of Shah Waliullah	3+0	IH- 654		Special Study of Shah Waliullah	3+0
IH-655			Special Study of Ibn-i-Khaldun	3+0	IH- 656		Special Study of Ibn-i-Khaldun	3+0
IH-661			History of Fatimids (812 – 1171 AD)	3+0	IH-662		History of Ayyubids & Mamluks (1171 - 1517 AD)	3+0
IH-671			History of Muslim Culture & Civilization	3+0	IH-672		History of Muslim Culture & Civilization	3+0
IH-681			Modern Trends in South Asia (1857-1947)	3+0	IH-682		Modern Trends in South Asia	3+0
IH-683			Revivalist Movement in Islam	3+0	IH-684		Revivalist Movements in Islam	3+0
IH-691			Aspects of Muslim Art & Architecture	3+0	IH-692		Aspects of Muslim Art & Architecture	3+0

Infrastructure & Laboratories

Facilities

The Seminar Library possesses a collection of about 3000 books. It provides reading and research facilities to the students of Islamic History.

Events & Engagement

Activities

Co-curricular Activities:
Co-curricular activities are necessary to encourage and polish the talents of the younger generation, and to infuse in them the spirit of social and cultural advancement. The department has an Advisory Committee to guide and organize activities like picnics, excursion tours, historical visits, quiz and essay competitions etc.

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