History of Islam
The Islamic world must solidify its modern and elevated position in the current crisis-ridden world, transitioning from a phase of awakening. To achieve this, it is essential to understand history, particularly Islamic history, to reclaim its active and influential role in the realm of culture and global civilization. In this field of study, students become acquainted with the concepts, terminologies, and important issues of Islamic history, as well as the biographies of the Imams and the role of the Ahl al-Bayt school in the history, culture, and civilization of Islam.
The necessity of studying in this field includes:
- Deepening and strengthening Islam in the present time.
- Understanding the factors influencing the rise and fall of Islamic movements and the evolution of political and social thought in the Islamic world.
- Revival and understanding of the history of Islamic civilization and culture.
- Understanding the Prophetic biography and the biography of the Imams.
- The necessity of responding to increasing doubts about Islamic history.
- Prevention of distortion in the history of early Islam.
The outlined objectives for studying in this field include:
- Scientific and systematic clarification of Islam from a historical perspective.
- Identifying Islam as an influential and distinguished phenomenon in the history of human civilization.
- Understanding the influential factors on the rise and fall of Islamic movements.
- Contribution to the development and dissemination of the culture of pure Muhammadan Islam.
- Scientific response to historical doubts and systematic defense of Islamic history's identity.