The History of Islam & The Modern Times

The History of Islam & The Modern Times

This course provides a comprehensive exploration of Islamic and European history, spanning from the Advent of Islam (622 CE) to the modern era. Led by Shaykh Dr. Ridhwan ibn Saleem and featuring guest lecturers from Oxford University and LCI, this course examines the rise and fall of empires, intellectual advancements, and the political, military, and economic shifts that shaped civilisations.

Shaykh Dr Ridhwan ibn Saleem

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What to expect from this course

Divided into four major historical periods, the course covers:

  • The High Caliphate Period (622-1066): The rise of the Caliphate as the world’s greatest empire

  • The Middle Period (1066-1500): The fragmentation of Islamic rule into sultanates and emirates

  • The Gunpowder Period (1500-1707): The rise of the Ottoman, Mughal, and Safavid empires

  • The European Age (1707-present): The decline of Islamic global dominance and the emergence of Western superpowers

The course analyses key historical personalities, events, and processes, providing a deep understanding of the past to contextualise the present global order.

The Curriculum

Module 1: Introduction and Overview

  • Lesson 1: Introduction

  • Lesson 2: The Writing of History

  • Lesson 3: Overview of the Period (622-2000)

Module 2: Early High Caliphate Period – Prophetic and Rashidun Periods

Module 3: The Islamic Millennium (Age of Islamicate Civilization)

Module 4: The European Age

Module 1: Introduction and Overview

  • Lesson 1: Introduction

  • Lesson 2: The Writing of History

  • Lesson 3: Overview of the Period (622-2000)

Module 2: Early High Caliphate Period – Prophetic and Rashidun Periods

Module 3: The Islamic Millennium (Age of Islamicate Civilization)

Module 4: The European Age

Module 1: Introduction and Overview

  • Lesson 1: Introduction

  • Lesson 2: The Writing of History

  • Lesson 3: Overview of the Period (622-2000)

Module 2: Early High Caliphate Period – Prophetic and Rashidun Periods

Module 3: The Islamic Millennium (Age of Islamicate Civilization)

Module 4: The European Age

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This Course includes:

• 26 lessons
• Live monthly classes
• Monthly sessions (October 2024 - 2025)
• In-person at The Karima Foundation or online

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Explore the key topics covered in our courses, designed to give you the clarity, confidence, and knowledge to strengthen your faith.

Fiqh

Worship

Spirituality

History

Seerah

New Muslim

Aqeedah

Personal Development

The Angels

Featured Topics

Courses Topics

Explore the key topics covered in our courses, designed to give you the clarity, confidence, and knowledge to strengthen your faith.

Fiqh

Worship

Spirituality

History

Seerah

New Muslim

Aqeedah

Personal Development

The Angels