Periods
- The early Muslim community after the Prophet
- The Rashidun, Umayyad and Abbasid caliphates
- Al-Andalus (Muslim Spain)
- The Ottoman and Mughal empires
Islamic History
The major periods, places and people of Muslim history, taught as history from established sources.
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About this subject
Islamic History follows Muslim societies from the early community through the major periods that followed: the caliphates, centres of learning, and Muslim rule in regions such as Spain and South Asia.
It is taught as history, with dates, places and people, from established sources. It continues from Seerah, which covers the life of the Prophet, peace be upon him.
- Focus
- HistoryPeriods, places and people of Muslim history, taught from established sources.
- How it differs from other subjects
- Islamic History covers periods after the Prophet's lifetime; his life is covered in Seerah. It is not a course in religious rulings.
Who it may suit
Older children, teenagers and adults with an interest in history.
- Older children who enjoy stories of people and places, taught with timelines and maps
- Teenagers who want to understand the main periods and how they connect
- Adults who want a broad, structured overview of Muslim history
- For
- ChildrenTeenagersAdults
- Starting level
- BeginnerIntermediate
Before you start
- None. Some knowledge of the Seerah helps with the early period.
Usually comes after
A broad overview, not the final word
Lessons give a broad educational overview from established sources. Historians sometimes describe or interpret events differently; where accounts differ, lessons say so rather than presenting one view as the only one.
Learning objectives
- Place the major periods of Muslim history on a timeline
- Know key places, people and events of each period
- Describe contributions of Muslim scholars to science and learning
These are goals to work towards, not promises. Progress depends on the learner’s starting point, age and regular practice, and we do not set a fixed timeframe.
Topics covered
An outline, not a fixed syllabus. What is covered, and in what order, is planned around the learner.
Learning and culture
- Centres of learning and libraries
- Scholars in medicine, mathematics and astronomy
- Architecture and trade
How lessons may be structured
Lesson length, the number of classes a week and the pace are agreed with you before lessons begin.
Timelines and maps
Periods are anchored with dates and maps, so events have a clear place and time.
Neutral and factual
Lessons present history from established sources, without taking sides in later disputes.
Discussion
Older learners discuss causes and effects, not only names and dates.
Related subjects
Seerah
The life of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, in order.
Tafseer
The meaning, context and themes of the Quran, explained from established works of tafseer.
Arabic Language
Arabic as a language: vocabulary, grammar, reading and speaking.
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Frequently asked questions
Which periods are covered?
A broad overview, from the early Muslim community through the major caliphates to later empires such as the Ottomans and Mughals. Learners can spend longer on the periods that interest them.
How are disputed events handled?
Some events are described differently by different historians. Lessons present the main accounts from established sources and make clear where they differ, without taking sides.
Should I study Seerah first?
It helps with the early period, but it is not required.
Is this a course in religious rulings?
No. Islamic History is taught as history: people, places, events and their context.