Islamic History – (Every Sat from 26th Feb | 10 Weeks | 12:30PM)

The rich heritage and matchlessness of the history of the Islamic World have intrigued Muslims and non-Muslims alike. Beginning with the Golden Age of the Prophet (peace be upon him) until our times, the Islamic World has seen the rise and fall of some of history’s most epic rulers and civilizations.

Unit Aims:

Understanding of the various dynasties

Understanding of the rich Islamic heritage

A holistic view of Islam’s history

What will I learn?

Omayyad Dynasty: Conquests and Captives

Abbasid Dynasty: Knowledge, Wisdom, and Bloodshed

Andalusian State: The Mediterranean Jewel

Mamluk Dynasty: The Slave Kings

Ayyubid Dynasty: Liberating Palestine

Moghul Empire: At the Heart of India

Ottoman Empire: The Gunpowder Nation

What will I achieve?

• Chart the expansion of various Islamic dynasties across 1300 years.

• Analyse the impacts of Islam’s history on the current state of Muslims.

• Evaluate the nature of significant events, like the Crusades, from Muslim and Western sources.

• Identify the social, scientific, cultural, technological, and academic contributions of Muslim scholars from across 1300 years.

Feb 26th, 2022 – May 28th, 2022 (with break)

• Open to all
• Ages 14+
• From £20
• Full course material included
• Limited places
• Taught by experienced instructors