Religion 321 - Seminar in Islamic Law:Jihad

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Bard College

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Human Rights In its root meaning of "struggle," jihad is one ofthe key generative categories for Islam and Islamic law. The term refers to the believers' struggle against evil inclinations, the jurists' struggle to make sense out of the sacred texts, and the armed struggle against unbelievers. Taking jihad as its primary lens, this course traces the history and development of Islamic law from its Qur'anic roots to its modern applications, considering the place of jihad alongside rules of ritual, prayer, business transactions, and inheritance. Strong emphasis is placed on the classical texts of the early centuries in order to understand the interpretive strategies employed by later generations. Students work primarily with Arabic sources in English translation. An Arabic tutorial is available for students who have completed two years (or the equivalent) of Arabic language study.

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bard.edu

Phone Number:

(845) 758-6822

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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