International Islamic University Chittagong

Syllabus for

Center for University Requirement Courses (CENURC)

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A. Faculty of Shari‘ah and Islamic Studies [Departments of QSIS, SHIS and DIS]

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Objectives of This Course:

1.This course has been designed with a view to providing the students with the basic knowledge of English language and its grammar.

2.As this is a course meant for the students of Shari‟ah faculty, special care has been taken while designing it keeping the fact in mind that they are to be taught from the elementary level. This will help them to learn English without being afraid of it. This will enhance their confidence level of using English more correctly than before.

Course Outline:

Section-01: Mid-term examination (Grammar-15, Reading-10, Writing-05 = 30 marks)

Chapter -1 Grammar

1.Sentence and its kinds(definition of sentence, characteristics, different kinds of sentences with their structures, sentences according to expression and according to structure),

2.Parts of Speech (definition, kinds, finding out different parts of speech from the sentences)

3.Conjugation of Verbs ( different kinds of verb forms and their uses in different sentences)

4.Sentence patterns (formation of sentences using the model structures used in the reading materials)

Chapter-2 Reading: Students will have to attempt unseen comprehension to test comprehensive ability. They will be taught the following comprehensions so that they can be familiar with the type and nature of question for the exam.

Section: 1A,1B,2B,5B,7A, 7B

Text Book: Exercises in Reading Comprehension

Edited by: E.L. Tibbitts Longman House Harlow Essex , UK

Chapter-3 1. Writing Paragraph (Both open and guided paragraphs will be discussed and students will be trained how to write a paragraph effectively)

2.Picture Description (Students will be taught how to describe short pictures in the class)

Section-02: Final Examination (Grammar-25, Reading-15, Writing-10 = 50 marks)

Books Recommended:

1.Raymond Murphy, Intermediate English Grammar, Foundation Books, 2/19 Ansari Road, Daryaganj, New Delhi-110002, Manas Saikia, 1995. (Published by arrangement with Cambridge University Press, The Edinburgh Building, and Shaftsbury Road, Cambridge CB2 2RU, U.K.).

2.Wren & Martin, High School English Grammar and Composition-, New Delhi, S. Chand & Company Ltd. 2002.

3.Thomson & Martinet, Practical English Grammar, Oxford University Press, Walton Street, Oxford OX2 6DP, 1993 (reprinted in India by arrangement with Oxford University Press).

4.Michael A. Pyle and Mary Ellen Munoz, Cliffs TOEFL Preparation Guide, New Delhi, BPB Publications, B-14, Connaught Place, New Delhi-110001, 1992.

5.Bruce Rogers, Peterson‟s TOEFL Success, Princeton, New Jersey, Peterson‟s, 2000.

6.AS Hornby, Oxford Advanced Learner‟s Dictionary of Current English, Oxford University Press, 2002-2003.

7.Chowdhury & Hossain, Advanced English, Dhaka, Sayma Chowdhury and Halima Chowdhury, 2004

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:ةداًنا فادهأ

.بٙث سذؾزٌاٚ خ١ثشؼٌا خغٌٍا ٍٝػ خثبزىٌا حسذمِٚ ُ٘شئبّػ ٟف بّػ ش١جؼزٌا ٍٝػ ةلاطٌا حسذمِ خ١ّٕر -1

. خفٍزخّـٌا حب١ؾٌا فلاِٛ ُئلا٠ بّث خؾ١ظفٌا خ١ثشؼٌا خغٌٍا ف١ظٛر ِٓ ةلاؾٌا ت٠سذر -2

.ؼعبٌٕا ٟػبّزعلاا يبظرلااٚ ، عبٕللإاٚ ،ذمٌٕاٚ ،حسٚبؾّـٌا ٍٝػ حسذمٌا ةلاطٌا ةبغوإ -3

.ُٕٙؽٚٚ ُٕٙ٠ذٌ خؼفبٌٕا دلابغٌّا ٞف ب٘سبّضزعاٚ خ٠ش١جؼزٌا ُٙراسذلٚ خ١ثدلأا ةلاطٌا ت٘اِٛ خ١ّٕر -4

.خللاؽٚ حأشعٚ خمضث ْٚذ٠ش٠ بّػ سذؾزٌا ِٓ ةلاطٌا ٓ١ىّر -5

.خ١ثشؼٌا خغٌٍبث ُٙفؽاٛػٚ ُ٘شػبشِٚ ُ٘سبىفأ ٓػ ش١جؼزٌا خ١ف١و ٍٝػ ةلاطٌا ت٠سذر -6

.دبػٛػٌّٛا خغٌبؼِ ٟف بٙؽششٚ صٛظٌٕا غؼث ض١خٍر ٍٝػ ةلاطٌا ذ٠ٛؼر -7

:ةداًنا ثادسفي ةجزد 30 :مصفنا فصَ زابخخا( :لولأا ءزجنا

زداصًناو عجاسًنا

. َ1995 ، دٛؼع هٌٍّا خؼِبع ،ؼ٠شفٌا ؼٌبط ٓث ْبّضػ .د ،ْاٛػس ٟلٛش ذّؽأ .د _ 1

. حش٘بمٌا ، ءبٕ١ع ٓثا خجزىِ ، ٟثدلأا ءبشٔلإا ، ُ١ٍؼٌا ذجػ ٍٟػ شىث ٛثأ ، ٞذ٠ش٘ محمد ذّؽأ – 2

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.َ1997 ،ْبٕجٌ ،طشث دبشس ،ءبشٔلإاٚ ش١جؼزٌا ٌٝإ ذششٌّا ،ٓ٠ذٌا سٛٔ ٓغؽ .د – 3

.َ1996 ،عب٠شٌا ،ْبى١جؼٌا خجزىِ ،ٟثدلأا ش٠شؾزٌا ،محمد ٍٟػ ٓ١غؽ .د – 4

11.ؽ ،ٟثشؼٌا قششٌا ساد ،ءبشٔلإا ش١غ١ر ،ٞٚاذٕ٘ ً١ٍخ _ 5

.خ١ثشؼٌا خلاذظٌا ساد ،ءبشٔلإا خػبٕط ،يبمع حش٠ض٠د _ 6

5.ؽ ،ٟثشؼٌا قششٌا ساد ،ًٙغٌا ءبشٔلإا ،بػس ٍٟػ _ 7

.َ1992 ْبّغػ ،ْآشمٌا ٍَٛػ خغعؤِ ،شغ١ٌّا ٟثشؼٌا ءبشٔلإا ،ٍٟػ ٓ١غؽ ًظ١ف _ 8

.َ 1996 ،ًئبؽ ،ظٌذٔلأا ساد ،ٗؽبّٔأٚ ٗطثاٛػ :ٟثشؼٌا ش٠شؾزٌا ٓف ،ٟطٕشٌا ؼٌبط محمد _ 9

. َ 1993 ، ٟثشؼٌا قششٌا ساد ،ءبشٔلإا ٟف يٚلأا ةبزىٌا ،شفػ ٍٟػ محمد _ 10

.َ 1997 ،ٟثشؼٌا شىفٌا ساد ،ءبشٔلإاٚ ش١جؼزٌا ٓف ٟف داسبِٙ ،ذؽاٌٛا ذجػ طبجػ دّٛؾِ .د – 11

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Objectives of This Course:

1.This course is designed for the students of Shari„ah Faculty, most of whom have come from Madrasah background. Naturally many of them are afraid of English language and have less confidence in their own ability of using English. This course aims at enhancing their confidence level.

2.By completing this course they will be able to overcome many of their linguistic mistakes. They will be confident enough to pursue further study of English language and thus they will be able to develop their communicative competence.

Course Outline:

Section-A: Mid-term examination (Grammar-15, Reading-10, Writing-05 = 30 marks)

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Chapter -1 Grammar:

1.Active and Passive Voice (Practical use passive structures, change of voice, correction relating voice. Exercises will also include using verbs in correct form using both active and passive structures)

2.Subject & Verb Agreement (Exercises will include use of verbs in correct numbers and choosing correct verbs from two options).

3.Use of modals (Exercises will include use of different modals, correction based on the use of modals, use of „should have done, „may have done‟, „could have done‟ and „must have done‟)

Chapter-2 Reading: Students will have to attempt unseen comprehension to test comprehensive ability. They will be taught the following comprehensions so that they may be familiar to the type and nature of question for the exam. Section: 1C,3A,3B,4A,5A,6C,8A,8B,9A,9B

Text Book: Exercises in Reading Comprehension

Edited by: E.L. Tibbitts Longman House Harlow Essex

Chapter-3 Writing:

1.Completing story.(Guided writing)

2.Summary writing from a given passage.

Section-B Final Examination (Grammar-25, Reading-15, Writing-10 = 50 marks)

Books Recommended:

1.Raymond Murphy, Intermediate English Grammar, Foundation Books, 2/19 Ansari Road, Daryaganj, New Delhi-110002, Manas Saikia, 1995. (Published by arrangement with Cambridge University Press, The Edinburgh Building, Shaftsbury Road, Cambridge CB2 2RU, U.K.).

2.Wren & Martin, High School English Grammar and Composition-,New Delhi, S. Chand & Company Ltd. 2002.

3.Thomson & Martinet, Practical English Grammar, Oxford University Press, Walton Street, Oxford OX2 6DP, 1993 (reprinted in India by arrangement with Oxford University Press).

4.Michael A. Pyle and Mary Ellen Munoz, Cliffs TOEFL Preparation Guide, New Delhi, BPB Publications, B-14, Connaught Place, New Delhi-110001, 1992.

5.Bruce Rogers, Peterson‟s TOEFL Success, Princeton, New Jersey, Peterson‟s, 2000.

6.AS Hornby, Oxford Advanced Learner‟s Dictionary of Current English, Oxford University Press, 2002-2003.

7.Chowdhury & Hossain, Advanced English , Dhaka, Sayma Chowdhury and Halima Chowdhury, 2004

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:ةداًنا فادهأ ُٙف ٍٝػ ُ٘ت٠ سذرٚ ةاشػلإاٚ كطٌٕا ش١ؽ ِٓ خم١ٍع ٟثشؼٌا ضٌٕا حءاشل ٍٝػ ةلاطٌا ت٠سذر -1 ةبؼ١زعا ٚ سٛظؼٌا ٝزش ِٓ ةبزىٌا فٍزخٌّ خفٍزخٌّا ت١ٌبعلأا قٚزر ٍٝػ ُٙٔٞشّرٚ ،ٟثشؼٌا ضٌٕا

.سبىفلأا ٓػ ش١جؼزٌا ٟف ُٙمئاشؽ

.خ٠ٛؾٌٕاٚ خ١رٛظٌاٚ خ٠ٛغٌٍا حَلاغٌا حبػاشِ غِ بٙظبفٌأ ٟف خٍٙغٌا خ١ثدلأا صٛظٌٕا حءاشل -2

.اًذ١ع بّٙف صٛظٌٕا ُٙف ٍٝػ ةلاطٌا حسذل حدب٠ص -3

.بٌٙبّؼزعا خ١ف١و ُّٙ١ٍؼرٚ خ٠ٛغٌٍا دادشفٌّا ِٓ حش١جو حٚشضث ةلاطٌا ذ٠ٚصد -4 خ١ثدلأا صٛظٌٕا خعاسد يلاخ ِٓ خفٍزخٌّا ٖسٛظػ ٟف ٟثشؼٌا ةدلأا ٍٝػ ف٠شؼزٌا -5

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:عجاسًنا ،ةشؼٌا حشّٙع "لاضِ دبػّٛغٌّا غؼجث خٔبؼزعلاا ٓىّ٠ٚ ،حسٛوزٌّا تزىٌا ِٓ داسبزخٌّا خػّٛغِ

.ب٘ش١غٚ ةشؼٌا ًئبعس حشّٙعٚ

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Objective: This course is designed for the students of Shari„ah Faculty, most of whom have come from Madrasah background. Being the third course of English for the students Shari„ah Faculty, this is more comprehensive. By doing this course they will be able to overcome many of their linguistic mistakes and develop their four skills. They will be confident enough to pursue further study of English language and higher studies abroad. They will as well be able to develop their communicative competence and equip themselves with a capability of competing with the modern world.

Section-01: Mid-term examination (Grammar-15, Reading-10, Writing-05 = 30 marks)

Chapter -1 Grammar: The topics included in this unit are:

1.Articles.

2.Use of Appropriate Prepositions.

3.Conjunctions.

4.Right use of verb (based on tense, voice, gerund, causative verb, participle, infinitive)

Chapter-2 Reading: Students will have to attempt unseen comprehension to test comprehensive ability. They will be taught the following comprehensions so that they may be familiar to the type and nature of question for the exam.

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Section: 2C,3C,4C,5C,7C,8C,9C,10C,11C, 13C

Text Book: Exercises in Reading Comprehension

Edited by: E.L. Tibbitts

Longman House Harlow

Essex

Chapter-3 Writing:

1.Paragraphs.

2.Applications & personal letters

Section-02: Final Examination (Grammer-25, Reading-15, Writing-10 = 50 marks)

Chapter -4 Grammar:

1.Transformation of Sentences. Sentence type: (Affirmative, Negative, Interrogative, Exclamatory, Simple, Complex, Compound).

2.Comparisons: a) Positive b) Comparative c) Superlative.

3.Combining group of Sentences

Chapter -5 4. Filling up the gaps and Completing Sentences

5.Passage Narration.

6.Correction ( Common mistakes in English)

Chapter -6 Reading: Students will have to attempt unseen comprehension to test comprehensive ability. They will be taught the following comprehensions so that they may be familiar to the type and nature of question for the exam.

Section: 14C,15C,16C,17C,18C,19,20

Text Book: Exercises in Reading Comprehension

Edited by: E.L. Tibbitts

Longman House Harlow

Essex

Chapter -7 Writing:

1.Amplification of ideas.

2.Writing newspaper reports as a staff correspondent

3.Framing Sentences expressing different attitudes and emotions.

Books Recommended:

1.Raymond Murphy, Intermediate English Grammar, Foundation Books, 2/19 Ansari Road, Daryaganj, New Delhi-110002, Manas Saikia, 1995. (Published by arrangement with Cambridge University Press, The Edinburgh Building, and Shaftsbury Road, Cambridge CB2 2RU, U.K.)

2.Wren & Martin, High School English Grammar and Composition-, New Delhi, S. Chand & Company Ltd. 2002.

3.Thomson & Martinet, Practical English Grammar, Oxford University Press, Walton Street, Oxford OX2 6DP, 1993 (reprinted in India by arrangement with Oxford University Press).

4.Michael A. Pyle and Mary Ellen Munoz, Cliffs TOEFL Preparation Guide, New Delhi, BPB Publications, B-14, Connaught Place, New Delhi-110001, 1992.

5.Bruce Rogers, Peterson‟s TOEFL Success, Princeton, New Jersey, Peterson‟s, 2000.

6.AS Hornby, Oxford Advanced Learner‟s Dictionary of Current English, Oxford University Press, 2002-2003.

7.Chowdhury & Hossain, Advanced English, Dhaka, Sayma Chowdhury and Halima Chowdhury, 2004.

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.اًب١غلاث اًبلٚزر صٛظٌٕا قٚزر ٍٝػ حسذمٌاٚ ،ةلاطٌا ٜذٌ ٟغلاجٌا ظؾٌا خ١ثشر -4 خ٠ٛغٌٍا ت١واشزٌٍ خ١غلاجٌا دلالاذٌا ناسدإ ٍٝػ ُ٘ذ٠ٛؼر ك٠شؽ ٓػ ٞٛغٌٍا ةلاطٌا ناسدإ خ١ّٕر -5

.خ١ثدلأاٚ

.ٟجٍؽ ش١غٚ ٟجٍؽ ٌٝإ ّٗ١غمرٚ ءبشٔلإا ،ش٘بظٌا

،بِٕٙ ًو ٟٔبؼِ .َبٙفزعلااٚ ،ٌٟٕٙاٚ ،شِلأا :ٟجٍطٌا ءبشٔلإا َبغلأ خضٌبضٌا حذؽٌٛا طٚشخ ،داٚدأ ،ٖبٕؼِ ،ّٟٕزٌا ،ٟم١مؾٌا ٕٝؼٌّا ٓػ بٙعٚشخ خغ١طٚ

عاشغلأ ٞ ّٓزٌا ٟف ًّؼزغر ٜشخأ داٚدأ -ٟم١مؾٌا ب٘بٕؼِ ٓػ داٚدأ ٖبٕؼِ ش١غ ٜشخآ ْبؼِ ٌٝإ ٗعٚشخٚ ،ٗ١ٔبؼِٚ ،ٗراٚدأٚ ءاذٌٕا .خ١غلاث

.ٟم١مؾٌا

)تــجزد 50 :مصفنا تٌاهَ زابخخا( :ًَاثنا ءزجنا

،ةشؼٌا حشّٙع "لاضِ دبػّٛغٌّا غؼجث خٔبؼزعلاا ٓىّ٠ٚ ،حسٛوزٌّا تزىٌا ِٓ داسبزخٌّا خػّٛغِ

.ب٘ش١غٚ ةشؼٌا ًئبعس حشّٙعٚ

.ف١ػ ٟلٛش.د :سٛطرٚ ؿسبر خغلاجٌا -1

.ٟغاشٌّا :خغلاجٌا ٍَٛػ -2

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Objectives:

1.To help the students develop an in-depth study for clear understanding of the last Prophet‟s mission and teachings.

2.To familiarize the students with the exalted characters, manners, habits and behaviors of our beloved Prophet (SAAS.) in order to emulate it in their practical life.

3.To show that the Prophet Muhammad (SAAS.) is only ideal mentor to follow by the entire humanity.

Course outlines:

Section 01: (Mid-Term Examination: 30 Marks)

Chapter-1 An introduction to Siratunnabi (SAAS.), Sirah and its literally and technical meaning, Selection of Arabia as the birthplace of the Final Prophet (SAAS.), Socio-Political and Religious condition of pre-Islamic Arabia: an Overview, Prophet hood its need and necessity, The Prophethood of Prophet Muhammad ((SAAS.), The Finality of Prophethood of Prophet Muhammad (SAAS.).

Chapter-2 Muhammad (SAAS.) as the best Example: A Rational Approach: Historicity, Practicality, Comprehensiveness, Perfection, The message of Prophet Muhammad (SAAS.).

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Chapter-3 Life and Teachings of the Prophet (SAAS.): Early life of Muhammad (SAAS.) -

Birth and Childhood, Business trip to Syria with his uncle Abu Talib. Teenager, Battle of Fujjar, Hilful Fudul, Shepherdhood.

Youthhood, Contribution of Muhammad (SAAS.) in the business of Khadijah. Marriage of Muhammad (SAAS.) with Khadijah. Rebuilding of Al-Ka„bah, Search for the Truth, Receiving the Truth.

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Prophet (SAAS.) at Makkah: (From first revelation to the emigration to Abyssinia):Prophethood, First revelation and its impact.

Propagation of Islam Begins in secret, The early Muslims, End of the First Phase. Islamic Movement becomes public, The Prophet on the Mount of Safa. Oppositions from the Quraysh Begin, Qur‟anic approach towards Quraysh Oppositions.

Migration to Abyssinia,

Section 02: (Final Examination: 50 Marks)

Chapter-4 Prophet (SAAS.) at Makkah: (From emigration to Abyssinia to the migration to Madinah)-

Boycott and Confinement of the Prophet (SAAS.) and Banu Hashim by the Quraish, The Year of sorrow.

Chapter-5 Taif- the most difficult day, Mi„raj of the Prophet. Covenants of Al-Aqabah, Hijrah of the Prophet (SAAS.).

Chapter-6 The Prophet (SAAS.) at Madinah: (From migration to Hudaybiyah) Construction of the Mosque, The Charter of Madinah, Important Battles till the agreement of Hudaybiyah- The Battle of Badr, The Battle of Uhud, Battle of Ahzab, Campaigns against the Jews of Madinah, Hudaibiah Agreement.

Chapter-7 Letters of the Prophet (SAAS.) to the kings beyond Arabia, Battle of Muta, Battle of Hunayun, The conquest of Makkah.

Chapter-8 The Farewell Pilgrimage, The Farewell Address of the Prophet (SAAS.) and its lessons, Departure of the Prophet (SAAS.), Contributions of the Prophet (SAAS.) as a reformer, nation builder and as an Ideal mentor for the all.

Books Recommended:

1.Nadwi, Saiyid Sulaiman, Muhammad The Ideal Prophet: A Historical, Practical, Perfect Model for Humanity. Translated by Mohiuddin Ahmad. Islamic Book Trust K.L.N.D.

2.Abbott, Nabia, Aishah: The Beloved of Mohammad. London: Al-Saqi, 1998.

3.Andrae, Tor, Mohammed: The Man and His Faith. London: George Allen & Unwin, 1936.

4.Armstrong, Karen, Muhammad: A Biography of the Prophet. San Francisco, CA:

5.Asad, Muhammad, The Message of the Quran. Gibraltar: Dar al-Andalus, 1980.

6.Forward, Martin, Muhammad: A Short Biography. Oxford, UK: Oneworld, 1997.

7.Guillaume, Alfred, The Life of Muhammad: A Translation of Ibn Ishaq‟s Sirat Rasul Allah.

London: Oxford University Press, 1955.

8.Kahn, Muhammad Zafrulla, Muhammad, Seal of the Prophets. New York: Viking Press, 981.

9.Lings, Martin, Muhammad: his life based on the earliest sources. New York: Inner Traditions International, 1983.

10.Motzki, Harald, ed., The Biography of Muhammad: The Issue of the Sources. Leiden: E.J. Brill, 2000.

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11.Nasr, Seyyed Hossein, Muhammad: Man of God. Chicago, IL: Kazi Publ., 1995.

12.Ramadan, Tariq, In the Footsteps of the Prophet: Lessons from the Life of Muhammad. New

York: Oxford University Press, 2009.

13.Robinson, Neal, The Sayings of Muhammad. London: Duckworth, 1991.

14.Rodinson, Maxime, Muhammad. New York: Pantheon Books, 1980 ed.

15.Rubin, Uri, The Eye of the Beholder: The Life of Muhammad as Viewed by the Early

Muslims. Princeton, NJ: Darwin Press, 1995.

16.Rubin, Uri, ed., The Life of Muhammad. Aldershot: Ashgate, 1998.

17.Warraq, Ibn, ed., The Quest for the Historical Muhammad. Amherst, NY: Prometheus Books, 2000.

18.Watt, William Montgomery, Muhammad at Mecca. Oxford, UK: Clarendon Press, 1953.

19.Watt, William Montgomery. Muhammad at Medina. Oxford, UK: Clarendon Press, 1956.

Watt, William Montgomery, Muhammad: Prophet and Statesman. London: Oxford University Press, 1961.

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1.To create awareness among the students about the importance of studying history with special reference to study of Islamic History.

2.This course also aims at making the students acquainted with the glorious contribution of the Pious Caliphs and their successors towards the development of just administration, advancement of civilization and education and their great services towards humanity at large.

Course outlines:

Section 01: (Mid-Term Examination: 30 Marks)

Sources of Revenue, Bait-al-Mal, Judicial Administration, Police-Prison, Religious Administration and Military Administration.

Section 02: (Final Examination: 50 Marks)

Chapter-4 The Umayyad Khilafah (661 A.D-750 A.D):A brief discussion on Umayyad Khilafah, Administrative reforms of Abdul Malik bin Marwan,

Conquest and expansion of Islamic empire under Walid bin Abdul Malik, Umar bin Abdul Aziz and his Administration Policies,

Chapter-5 Central and Provincial Administration, Social Condition. Umayyah‟s contribution towards the development of civilization & education, Fall of the Umayyahs. An overall portrayal of Umayyad Khilafah.

Chapter-6 The Abbasid Khilafah (750 A.D-1258 A.D): Golden Prime of the Abbasids- Abul Abbas as saffa, Abu Zafar al Mansur, Harun or Rashid, Al Amin and Al Mamun, Abbasid Society, Scientific and Literary development, Education, Development of Art and Architecture, Civil, Military, Judicial and Revenue Administration under the Abbasids. An overall portrayal of Abbasid Khilafah.

Chapter-7 The Umayyad Khilafah of Spain and The Fatimid Khilafah of Egypt. A brief analysis.

Chapter-8 Status of women & non-Muslim citizens in Islamic Society, during the period of Kulafa al- Rashideen, the Umayyad and Abbasid Khilafah.

Books Recommended:

1.Hitti, 1. P.K., History of the Arabs, Macmillan edition, 1970, London.

2.Hussaini, S.A.Q., The Arab Administration, 1956, Lahore.

3.Ali, Syeed Ameer, A Short History of Saracens, Macmillan edition, 1916, London.

4.Arnold, T.I., The Caliphate, Oxford, 1924, London.

5.Ali, Muhammad, The Early Caliphate, Cambridge, 1936, London.

6.Muir, W., Caliphate, Its Rise, Decline and fall, Edinburg, 1934.

7.Lewis, B, & P.M. Holt (ed.), Cambridge History of Islam, 1947.

8.Ali, Syeed Ameer, The Spirit of Islam, Christophers, 1891, London.

9.Arnold, Thomas, The Legacy of Islam, Oxford, 1931, London.

10.Hell, Joseph, The Arab Civilization, W. Heffer & sons, limited, 1926, London.

11.Gibb, Hamilton A.R., Studies on the Civilization of Islam, Princeton, 1982, London.

12.Levy, R., The Social Structure of Islam, Cambridge 1979, London.

13.Nicholson, R.A., A Literary History of the Arabs, Cambridge 1930, London.

14.Shushtery, A.M.A., Outline of the Islamic Culture, The Bangalore Printing & Publishing Co. Ltd., Bangalore, 1954, India.

15.Imamuddin, S.M., Arab Muslim Administration, 1976, Karachi.

16.Encyclopedia of Islam.

17.Baksh, S. Khuda, Islamic Civilization vol 1-2, Idara Islamiyat-e-Diniyat, or Kitab Bhavan, 1984, Delhi.

18.Sherwani, H.K., Studies in Muslim Political Thought and Administration, Muhammad Ashraf, 1945, Lahore.

19.Shabon, M.A., The Abbasid Revolution, Cambridge, 1970, London.

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20.Shabon, M.A., Islamic History; A New Interpretation, 1971, London.

21.Turner, R.H., Science in Medieval Islam: An Illustrated Introduction. 1995, Austin: University of Texas Press.

22.Iqbal, M., The Reconstruction of Religious Thought in Islam. 1986, Institute of Islamic Culture, Lahore.

23.Roy, M.N., The Historical Role of Islam, Ajanta Publications, 1981, Delhi.

24.Ansari, Musa, Moddhojuger Muslim Sovvota o Sonskriti, Bangla Academy, 1999, Dhaka.

25.Scientific Indications in the Holy Quran, Islamic Foundation Bangladesh, 2004, Dhaka.

26.Savory, R.M., Introduction to Islamic Civilization, Cambridge University Press, 1977, London.

27.Rosenthal, Franz, A History of Muslim Historiography, Leiden, 1952.

28.Cobb, S., Islamic Contributions to Civilization, Avalon Press, Washington, 1963.

29.Sardar, Ziauddin, Science, Technology and development in the Muslim World, Croom Helm, 1977, London.

30.Ali, M. Akbor, Bigghane Musalmander Obodan (Muslim Contribution to science) Volume 1-12, 1936, Dhaka.

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Objectives of This Course:

1.To create awareness among the students about the History, Geography, Economics, Sociology, Politics, Language, Literature, Philosophy, Art and Culture of Bangladesh and such other subject as are significantly related to the life and society of Bangladesh with a view to develop patriotism among the learners.

Section- A: (Mid-Term Examination: 30 Marks)

Chapter-1 Introduction to the course and its objectives.

Chapter-2 Outline study of Bangladesh Geography: Location, Area, Boundary, Physiography, River System, Forest and Climate. The People of Bangladesh.

Chapter-3 History and Society of Bengal under Muslim Rule (1204-1757): Advent of Islam in Bengal and the Muslim conquest, its impact on the people-origin of the Muslim of Bengal, formation of Muslim society under the Bengal Sultanate, impact of Sufism in Bengal, reform movements, educational development under the Muslims and socio-religious reform movements in Bengal.

Section- B: (Final Examination: 50 Marks)

Chapter-4 History and Society of Bengal under British Rule (1757-1947): the British

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policy towards economy and education of the people. A brief discussion of the struggle for freedom from the British Colonialism, Intellectual Movements, development of Bengali Prose Literature, new trend of nationalism and the creation of Pakistan.

Chapter-5 History and Society of Bangladesh during Pakistan Rule (1947-1971): Language Movement of 1952, Political Mobilization and Events Leading to the Mass Upsurge of 1969, War of Independence & the Emergence of Bangladesh in 1971.

Chapter-6 Politics and Constitutional Development of Bangladesh: The Constitution of Bangladesh, Characteristics, State Principles, Amendments. Formation and Role of Political Parties in Bangladesh.

Chapter-7 Economic condition of Bangladesh.

Chapter-8 Socio-cultural problems and prospects of Bangladesh.

Resources:

1.Islam, Sirajul, (ed.), Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh, Vol- 1-10, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Dhaka, 1998.

2.Er Rashid, Harun, Geography of Bangladesh, University Press Limited, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 1991.

3.Ali, Mohar, History of the Muslims of Bengal. Vol – 1-3, Islamic Foundation Bangladesh, Dhaka, 2003.

4.Karim, Abdul, Social History of the Muslims of Bengal, Baitush Sharaf Islamic Research Institute, Chittagong, Bangladesh, 1985.

5.Huq, Dr. Enamul, A History of Sufism in Bengal, Bangla Academy, Dhaka, 1975.

6.Board of Researchers, Islam in Bangladesh through Ages, Islamic Foundation Bangladesh, 1995.

7.Ahmed, Sufia, Muslim Community in Bengal (1884-1912), Oxford University Press, Dhaka, 1974.

8.Rahim, M.A, The Muslim Society and Politics in Bengal, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, 1978.

9.Khan, Dr. Muinuddin Ahmed, Islamic Revivalism, Bangladesh Institute of Islamic Thought (BIIT), 2010.

10.Khan, Dr. Muinuddin Ahmed, Muslim Struggle for freedom in Bengal, Islamic Foundation Bangladesh, 1983.

11.Huq, Dr. Muhammad Inamul, Varoter Musalman O Shwadinota Andolan, Bangla Academy, Dhaka, 1995.

12.Mallick, Azizur Rahman, British Policy and the Muslims in Bengal, Asiatic Society of Pakistan, Dhaka, 1961.

13.Rahim, Dr. M.A. and others, Bangladesher Itihash, Nowroz Kitabistan, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 1994.

14.Khan, Abbas Ali, Banglar Musalmander Itihash, Bangladesh Islamic Center, Dhaka, 2002.

15.Islam, Sirajul, History of Bangladesh, Vol – 1-3, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Dhaka, 2008.

16.Asad,Abul, Eksho bochorer Itihas, Bangladesh Co-operative Book Society, Dhaka, 1997.

17.Barnik, M.A., Rasthra Bhasha Andoloner Itihas, AHDPH.

18.Ahad, Oli, Jatiyo Rajniti 1945-1975, Bangladesh Co-operative Book Society, Dhaka, 2004.

19.Ahmad, Abul Mansur, Amar Dekha Rajniteer Poncash Bochor, Srijon Prokashoni Ltd. Dhaka, 1988.

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20.Ahmed, Kamruddin, Social History of East Pakistan, Dacca, Crescent Book Center, 1967.

21.Salik, Siddiq, Witness to Surrender, The University Press Ltd., 1997.

22.Ahmed, Moudud, Bangladesh: Constitutional Quest for Autonomy, The University Press Ltd., 2003.

23.Khan, Akbar Ali, Discovery of Bangladesh, The University Press Ltd., 2009.

24.Maniruzzaman, Talukdar, Bangladesh Revolution and its Aftermath, University Press Ltd., 1992.

25.Khan, Shamsul I., Political Culture, Political Parties and the Democratic Transition in Bangladesh, The University Press Ltd., 2008.

26.The Constitution of the People‟s Republic of Bangladesh.

27.Halim, Md. Abdul, Constitution, Constitutional Law and Politics: Bangladesh Perspective, Dhaka, 1998.

Useful web links:

http://www.bangladesh.gov.bd

http://www.bangladesh.com

http://www.banglapedia.org

http://www.ru.ac.bd/ibs/

http://www.bbs.gov.bd

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B. Faculty of Science & and Engineering [Departments of CSE, ETE, EEE, Pharmacy (Hons.)]

C. Faculty of Business Studies [Department of Business Administration (Hons.)]

D. Faculty of Social Science [Department of Economics and Banking (Hons.)]

E. Faculty of Arts and Humanities [Department of ELL]

F. Faculty of Law [Department of Law (Hons.)

Objectives of the Course

This course has been provided to the student for basic knowledge of Arabic scripts. How to write scripts in Arabic word and Arabic writing. It also aims to provide about at least 500 normal using words to the students make in order to sentence construction by using which they can be able to communicate with others orally in various situation.

Generally, there are two main areas of concentration:

Firstly, the course aims at helping the student to acquire the level of proficiency that will enable them understand the texts and contents of Al-Qur‟an and Sunnah of Prophet (SAAS.) from the original Arabic text.

Secondly, to enable the student acquire the skills of understanding the Arabic lecture. Talking notes and proficiency in writing answer script in Arabic language, and using the original sources written in the Arabic language and with the course to help the students acquire proficiency with competence on communication in Arabic which is widely used within Muslim Ummah particularly.

Section-A (Mid-Term Examinaion:30 Marks)

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Chapter -01 Introduction to Arabic Language

Importance of Arabic Language for understanding of the Holy Qur`an and its requirement & status in job market as an International Language.

a)Introduction to the course outline and its objectives, Arabic Alphabet &

Section-B (Final Examination: 50 Marks)

various plural Verbs & its Practice. Conversion of the singulars to the Plurals & its Practice. Review of previous classes.

Chapter -08 Introduction to the Plural Verb (ثَؤي-معف) and making sentence with using the various plural Verbs & its Practice. Review of previous all classes. Class Test.

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Outlines of the course:

Section (A) (Mid-term Examination: 30 marks): (Total lectures = 6 X 2= 12, 6 weeks) Selected Texts

(Additional references: 2: 4, 3:145, 23: 74)

Chapter -3 1: Salah , Zakah, Sawom & Hajj – 4 lectures

a. Selected Text on Salah = 9:71-72 (1 lecture). (Additional references: 22:41, 24: 56, 27:1-3)

b. Selected Text on Zakah =27:1-5 (1 lecture). (Additional references: 3:92, 2:254, 63:10-11).

c.Selected Text on Sawom: 2: 183-84 (1 lecture). (Additional references: 2:185)

d.Selected Text on Hajj: 3: 96- 97 (1 lecture). (Additional references: 2: 196- 197).

Total = 12 lectures before mid- term Exam.

Section (B) (Final Examination: 50 marks):

Total lectures 8x2= 16 (One lecture on every topic, 8 weeks).

Selected Texts

Chapter -4 1. Selected Text on Taharah : 5:6. (Additional references: 4: 43, 9: 108)

2.Selected Text on creation of mankind and its vicegerency on the earth: 38:71. (Additional references: 20:30-32, 6: 165, 35:39)

3.Selected Text on subjugation of all that are in the universe for the mankind. 16: 12-15. (Additional references 31: 20, 45: 12-13)

Chapter -5 1. Selected Text on position of the Muslim Ummah= 2:143. (Additional references: 3:110)

2.Selected Text on objectives of human life = 6: 162, 51:56. (Additional references: 67:2)

3.Selected Text on obligations of calling to the way of Allah.= 16: 125 (Additional references: 3: 104, 110, 41:33(

Chapter -6 1. Selected Text on 0ur duties and obligations towards Allah = 3:102, 61:11. )Additional references: 4:36, 22:77(

2.Selected Text on duties and obligations towards Allah‟s Messenger =

3:31-32, (Additional references: 4:65 , 59:7)

3.Selected Text on duties and obligations towards the parents= 17:22-24 (Additional references:29:8, 31:14, 46:15)

Chapter -7 1. Selected Text on duties and obligations towards spouses to each Other = 4: 34-35. (Additional references:4:19, , 30:21)

2.Selected Text on duties and obligations towards relatives. 17:26, 16:90. (Additional references:4: 8, 30:38)

3.Selected Text on shirk and its consequences= 4:48, 5:72 (Additional references: 4:116, 31: 13, 22: 31).

Chapter -8 1. Selected Text on Kufr and its consequences= 2:161,162 (Additional references :2:6-7, 3:10, 91, 4: 56)

2.Selected Text on Nifaq and its consequences= 9:67, 68 (Additional references: 4: 142-145).

3.Selected Text on characteristics of ideal Servants of Allah („Ibadur

Rahman) as depicted in the Qur‟an= 25: 63-76

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4.Selected Text on the components of loss and destruction for the mankind and how to get rid of the loss : Suratul „Asr

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Objectives of the Course: Intermediate Arabic course is designed for 2nd semester students of all faculties other than Shariah. The Arabic language course is offered by the university to orient the students with the language of the holy Qur‟an and Sunnah and let them be enlightened with the guidance of Islam. It will make them eligible to co-operate with the Arabian world. Begin familiar with Arabic language will enable them to be benefited by the original Islamic references also.

Course out line in details: URAL – 1202 course has been provided for those who have become familiar with Arabic alphabet along with the basic words and foundations of it. Any language course should go through listening, speaking, reading and writing. In order to fulfill this demand Intermediate Arabic course prescribes the following contents:

Section (A) Mid-term Exam-30 Marks

Chapter-1 Introductory class on the course

Text: conversation (ساٛؾٌا) Reading & writing

Discussion on ْإِ, ًؼٌ, ٚر, Questions

Word meaning, making sentence

Text: conversation (ساٛؾٌا) Reading & writing

Discussion on ظ١ٌ,Questions, Word meaning

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Chapter-2 Text: conversation ,Reading & writing

Discussion on Degree of Comparison – ً١ؼفزٌا ُعاQuestions word-memorization, Cardinal numberٍٝطأ دذػ and ordinal number- ٟج١رشر دذػ Text: conversation, Reading & writing

Discussion on Intransitive Verb (past) - َصلاٌا ًؼفٌاا Questions

Chapter-3 Text: conversation, Reading & writing Discussion on transitive Verb -ٞذؼزٌّا ًؼفٌا Questions word-memorization, making sentence

Text: conversation ,Reading & writing

Change of verb-past- ٝػبٌّا (number, Gender, person) Questions words-memorization, Cardinal number-ٍٝطأ دذػ

6(six) weeks, number of classes 18(eighteen)

Section-(B) Final-Exam-50 Marks

Chapter-4 Text: conversation, Reading & writing

Change of verb, Questions, word-memorization (Fractional number ٟئضغٌا دذؼٌا ) Past form of verb, Questions

Text: conversation ,Reading & writing,

Discussion on exclamatory verb تغؼزٌا ًؼف, plural of noun and its kinds, Questions, Word meaning

Chapter-5 Text: conversation ,Reading & writing, Questions Present-Future tense, Questions, Word meaning Text: conversation ,Reading & writing, Questions Change of present verb, Questions

Negative verb, sign of future, Root of verb, Questions, Word meaning

Chapter-6 Text: conversation ,Reading & writing, Questions

Convert-verb into Gender, number, person, Questions

name of days, Word meaning

Chapter-7 Form of present- Future tense, Questions

Signs of present tense, Word meaning,

Kinds of tenses

Review-class

Chapter-8 Text: conversation ,Reading & writing,

Imperative-Sentence -شِلأا - Questions

Word meaning, making sentence

Text: conversation ,Reading & writing, Questions

Imperative-Sentence- ٌٟٕٙا Questions

Class-test

Review-class

8(eight) weeks, 24(twenty-four) classes

References:

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1.Abdur Rahim Dr. F, بٙث ٓ١مؽبٌٕا ش١غٌ خ١ثشؼٌا طٚسذٌا Durusul lugatil Arabia li gairinnatiqeena biha (Lessons of Arabic Language for the non speakers).

2.Al- Arabia Al-Muyassarah (Easy Arabic), King Saud University, Published by - Arabic Language Institute,

3.Al-Arabiatu Lil Hayat (Arabic For daily life), King Saud University, Published by - Arabic Language Institute.

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Objective of the course:

To get the students acquainted with the prophetic Hadith and its importance.

To bring the students in direct contact with the prophetic Hadiths.

To help the students in getting guidelines from the prophetic Hadiths.

To highlight before the students the meanings and message of the sayings of the Prophet (SAAS.) in some basic issues of their life.

Encouraging the students to follow the teachings of the prophet (SAAS.) in every walk of their life.

To create an interest among the students in studying the prophetic Hadiths regularly which can help them lead an ideal Islamic life.

Outcome of the course:

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This course will make the student informed about the nature, scope and importance of the prophetic Hadith.

This course will enlighten the students through providing them with basic knowledge of the prophetic Hadiths.

This course will make the students guided by the teachings and message of the Prophetic Tradition (Hadith).

It will create special love and affection to the Prophet (SAAS.) which is the basic requirement for being a Muslim in true sense.

This course will help the students to further their studies in the Prophetic tradition as part of their daily life.

This course will help them in attaining the success in this life and salvation in the Hereafter.

This course will create an atmosphere to enlighten the mental faculty of the students with the wisdom of the prophetic Tradition (Hadith).

The course will pave the way for the students for following the commandment of the Prophet (SAAS.), abstaining from those disliked by him and to make decision in different issues based on knowledge and confidence.

Outlines of the course:

This course will consist of 31 sayings of the Prophet (SAAS.) on different important issues related to different aspects of the life of every Muslim.

The teacher shall project a Hadith of the Prophet (SAAS.) through Over Head Projector (OHP) along with its English translation. One or two students who can read the text in Arabic shall be asked to read it correctly, if he commits any mistake the teacher shall make necessary correction of the mistake, them the teacher shall translate it into English in two stages: Firstly word for word translation and secondly translation of the text as a whole. Explain the important words literally and terminologically as well where needed. Shall ask the students to repeat the meaning of the words and explanation thereof.

Finally, the teacher shall highlight the lesson of this particular Hadith and discuss how to implement its teachings in our daily life.

Topic-wise arrangement of Hadiths:

Section (A) (Mid-term Examination: 30 marks)

Topic-22: The way to get rid of the conspiracy of Iblees (Satan) [H/1 – L/1]

Topic-23: The branches of Iman [H/1 – L/1]

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Objectives

∙To prepare the students for the forthcoming courses, which will be conducted using English as medium of instruction.

∙To enrich students‟ vocabulary so that they can be able to overcome their difficulties in comprehending the text books which are written in English.

∙To make the students confident enough in their use of English by enriching their knowledge of English grammar.

Total Marks: 100 (30-Midterm, 20-Class tests, attendance and assignments, 50-final examination)

Section: A (Midterm Exam: Grammar-15, Reading-15, Writing-05 = 30 marks)

types of pronouns, joining sentences with relative pronouns and other important uses of pronoun)

4.Transformation of Sentences, (Sentence types: affirmative, negative, interrogative, exclamatory, simple, complex, compound, positive, comparative & superlative)

5.Modal auxiliary and modal + perfectives (Exercises will include use of different modals, correction based on the use of modals, use of „should have done, „may have done‟, „could have done‟ and „must have done‟)

Chapter-2 Reading: Students will have to attempt unseen comprehension to test comprehensive ability. They will be taught some passages from the following book so that they can be familiar with the type and nature of question for the exam.

Text Book: Exercises in Reading Comprehension

Edited by: E.L. Tibbitts

Longman House Harlow

Essex

Chapter-3 Writing:

∙Paragraph (guided and free)

∙Story writing (Stories based on some moral lesson/completing a story from some initial lines given/expanding a story on the basis some hints given)

Section: B Final Examination Grammar-25, Reading-15, writing-10= 50 marks)

Books Recommended:

1.Raymond Murphy, Intermediate English Grammar, Foundation Books, 2/19 Ansari Road, Daryaganj, New Delhi-110002, Manas Saikia, 1995. (Published by arrangement with Cambridge University Press, The Edinburgh Building, Shaftsbury Road, Cambridge CB2 2RU, U.K.)

2.Wren & Martin, High School English Grammar and Composition-,New Delhi, S. Chand & Company Ltd. 2002

3.Thomson & Martinet, Practical English Grammar, Oxford University Press, Walton Street, Oxford OX2 6DP, 1993 (reprinted in India by arrangement with Oxford University Press, Oxford)

4.Michael A. Pyle and Mary Ellen Munoz, Cliffs TOEFL Preparation Guide, New Delhi, BPB Publications, B-14, Connaught Place, New Delhi-110001, 1992

5.Bruce Rogers, Peterson‟s TOEFL Success, Princeton, New Jersey, Peterson‟s, 2000

6.AS Hornby, Oxford Advanced Learner‟s Dictionary of Current English, Oxford University Press,

2002-2003

7.Chowdhury & Hossain, Advanced English, Dhaka, Sayma Chowdhury and Halima Chowdhury, 2004.

This course is designed

1.To provide the students with proper knowledge about the Islamic way of life.

2.To make them aware of the existing religious misconceptions & traditional superstitions contradicting with the basic faith & tenants of Islam.

3.To give them a clear concept about the all-embracing view of „Ibadah in Islam.

Course Outline:

Section-A (Mid-term Exam: 30 Marks)

Chapter- 3 The Shirk and its Consequences.

a.Different types of Shirk

b.Divine Unity in Practice.

c.Nifaq: Its meaning, Signs and Consequences.

Section-B (Final Exam: 50 Marks)

Reference:

1.Al-Jazaeeri, Abu Bakr, Minhajul Muslim, Cairo, Darul Kutub As- Salafiyah.

2.Rafique Dr. Abu Bakr, Islam The Ultimate Religion (Book one) Islamic „Aqidah‟,

Chittagong: ABC Publications, 2002.

3.Sabiq, Assayed, Al-`Aqaeed Al- Islamiyah, Cairo, Al-Fathu Lil-Ielamil Arabi, 10th edition-2000.

4.Farid, Ahmed, An Encounter with Islam, Dhaka: Islamic Foundation, Baitul Mukarram, Dhaka, 1995.

5.Abdalati, Hammuda, Islam in Focus, Islamic Teaching course. Vol. 1

6.Badawi, Dr. Jamal, Islamic Teachings vol. 1

7.AL–Gazali, Mohammad, Aqidatul Muslim.

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Objective:

This course deals about the pillars of Islam. It tries to present Islam as a complete and comprehensive code of conduct for all human being from the Islamic and rational point of view. The course offers the Students a clear understanding of the fundamental belief of Islam. It also presents the impact of belief on human life.

Section: A (Mid-Term Examination: 30 marks)

Chapter-03

Section: B (Final Examination: 50 marks)

Chapters Topics

Salah (Prayer): Its significance, teaching & some basic rules: (a) Definition (b)

Importance (c) Impact (d) Shurutus-Salah: Conditions for Prayer (e) Arkanus-Salah:

Pillalrs of Salah (f) Mufsidatus-Salah: Things that invalidate the prayer (g) Sajdatus- Chapter-01 Sahu: Sajdah that makes prayer correct (h) Salatul-Jumu„ah: Friday sermon (i)

Salatul-Janazah: The funeral prayer (j) Salatul-Musafir: Prayer of the traveler (k)

Salatul-„Eid: „Eid prayer and (l) How to perform the Salah in detail (practically)?

Reference:

1.Mahmudul Hasan, Dr. Syed, ISLAM, Dhaka: Islamic Foundation, Baitul Mukarran, Dhaka, 1980

2.Abdalati, Hammudah, Islam in Focus, The Dept. of Islamic Affairs, The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, State of Qatar, 1995/ Islamic Teaching Course. Vol.-1

3.Al-Quardawi, Dr. Yousuf, Al-Ibadah in Islam, Wahba publication, Etypt, 24th edition, 1995.

4.Didat, Dr. Ahmad, Concept of Ibadah in Islam, Transmitted by Ali Usman, Al-Mukhtar Al- Islami publication, Egypt.

5.Alkhuli, Muhammad Ali, The Light of Islam, E 4, Riyad: Al Farazdak Press, 1983.

6.Journal, „A Study of the Qur‟an and its teaching, Published by: IQRA International Education Foundation, Chicago, 1999

7.Zarqa, Mustafa Ahmed, Translated by Dr. Zafr Ishaq Ansary, The Islamic Concept of Worship („Ibadah), (Printed Copy)

8.Islamic Education, IQRAA CHARITABLE SOCIETY, Jeddah- Saudi Arabia Book 1-8

9.Sarwar, Ghulam, Islam: Beliefs and Teachings, London: The Muslim Educational Trust, 1980.

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Objectives:

The main objectives of this course are as follows:

1.To make the students familiar with the Qur‟an & Sunnah as they are the main sources of Islamic Shari„ah.

2.To achieve the main goal of the University in Islamization of Knowledge through enlightening the students with revealed knowledge of the Qur‟an and Sunnah.

Course Outline:

Section-A (Mid-term Exam: 30 Marks)

The concept of Wahy, the Meaning of Wahy, the Procedure of Wahy, the Revelation of the Qur`an to the Angels, the Revelation of the Qur`an to the Prophet from Jibreel, Gradual Revelation: The Stages of Revelation, The wisdom behind the Gradual Revelation. The First and The Last Revelation.

Chapter-2 1. Characteristics of the Holy Qur’an.

2.Central Subject Matter & the Main Themes of the Holy Qur’an.

3.The necessity of the Holy Qur’an.

Chapter-3 1. The Verses (Aayah) of the Qur`an: Meaning of Aayah, The Number of Verses, The Arrangement of the Verses, The Number of Words and Letters.

2.The Surahs of The Quran: Definition of Surah, The Arrangement of Surahs, The classification of Surahs.

Section-B (Fianl Exam: 50 Marks)

Chapter-4 Makki & Madani Revelations:

The Definition of Makki and Madani, The Characteristics of Makki and Madani Revelations, The benefits of knowing Makki and Madani.

Chapter-5 The Causes of Revealtion (Asbabunnuzul) : The Definition of Asbabunnszul, The classification of Asababunnuzul, The benefits of Knowing Asbanunnuzl.

Preservation & Compilation of the Holy Qur’an.

Chapter-6 Abrogation (Al-Naskh) in the Holy Qur’an : Definition of Naskh, The proof of Naskh, The conditions of Naskh, The Categories of Naskh, The blessings of Naskh, The benefits of knowing Nasikh and Mansukh.

The Miraculous Nature of The Qur’an (I‘jaz Al-Qur’an : Definition of I‟jaz, The Proof for I`jaz, The Quran as the Miracle of the Prophet, The Types of I`jaz)

Chapter-7 b) Introduction to Sunnah

1.Sunnah: Its definition & the difference between Sunnah & Hadith.

2.The importance of Sunnah in Islamic Shari„ah.

3.Explanation of some important terms of Sunnah.

4.The authority of Sunnah in Islam.

5.Collection & Compilation of Sunnah.

6.Method of distinguishing a genuine Sahih Hadith from a spurious Da„if

Hadith .

a)The science of Dirayah.

b)The science of Riwayah.

Chapter-8 The classification of Hadith and the rulings concerning the various kinds of Hadith.

c)According to the reference to a particular authority. 41

d)According to the links in the Isnad.

e)According to the number of narrators involved in each stage of the Isnad.

f)According to the number of narrators by which the Hadith is reported.

g)According to the reliability and memory of the narrator.

References:

1.Denffer, Ahmad, vol. „Ulum Al-Qur‟an: An Introduction to the Sciences of the Qur‟an, The Islamic Foundation, UK, reprinted by – A.S. Noordeen, Kuala Lumpur. 1983.

2.Ushama, Dr. Thameem, Sciences of the Qur‟an: An Analytical Study, International Islamic University Malaysia, Cooperative Limited, Kuala Lumpur. 1998.

3.Bucaille, Dr. Maurice, The Bible The Qur‟an & Science, Thinkers Library, Selangor Darul Ehsan. Malaysia, 1996.

4.Al-Azami, Dr Mohammad Mustafa, Studies in Early Hadith Literature, American Trust publication, Indiana, 1978.

5.Hasan, Dr. Suhaib, An Introduction to the Science of Hadith,London, AL-Quran Society, 1994.

6.Marhribi, Al-Hassan, Introduction to the Study of the Hadith, Roshmee, South Africa, Roshmee Islamic School, 1994.

7.Salih, Muhammad Adeeb, Lamahat fee Usul al-Hadeth, Damascus, 1393 AH.

8.Siddiqi, Muhammad Zubayr, Hadith Literature: its Origin, Development & Special Features, Cambridge, Islamic Texts Society, 1993.

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Objectives:

1- To teach the students the basic information about the Political System of Islam.

2- To enlighten them with the essential knowledge of performing the duty of vicegerency (Khilafah) assigned by Allah Himself in this world.

3- To make them acquainted with the procedure and system of social justice of Islam.

4- To encourage them to build a corruption and crime free society on the basis of Qur‟anic teachings.

Course Outlines:

Section-A (Mid-term Exam: 30 Marks)

Chapter-1 Government and Politics: [Meaning and Organs].

Islamic Political System:[Meaning, Importance and Principles]

Chapter-2 Shari„ah (Islamic Law): [Meaning, Sources and Differences between Shari„ah and

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Manmade Law]

Chapter-3 Constitution: [Definition, Islamic Constitution and Special Features of an

Islamic

Constitution]

Section-B (Final Exam: 50 Marks)

Book References:

1.Matin, Abdur Rashid and Sirajul Islam, Political Science: An Islamic Perspective.

2.Ansari, Jalal, Introduction to the Systems of Islam, London, Al-Khilafah Publications, ISBN-1899574026.

3.Al-Hudaibi, Muhammad, The Principles of Politics in Islam, Islamic Inc. Publishing & Distribution.

4.Avãyi inxg gynv¤§`,Avj‡KviAv‡b ivóª I miKvi|

5.Hasan, Prof. Masudul, Reconstruction of Political Thought in Islam, Islam Publications (Pvt.) Limited, Lahore, Pakistan, 1988.

6.Al-Buraey, Muhammad, Administration Development: Islamic Perspective.

7.Asad, Mohammad, Basic principles of state and Government in Islam (California; Southern California University Press, evsjvq Abyev` Aa¨vcK kv‡n` Avjx, BmjvwgK dvD‡Ûkb|

8.Watt, Montgomery, The Majesty That was ISLAM.

9.Taymiah, Ibni Public Duties in Islam, Mokhter Holland translated.

10.Ali, Sk. Ansar, Islamic Legal System.

11.Matin, Abdur Rashid and Sirajul Islam, Introduction to Political Science.

12.Sherwani, H.K. Studies in Muslim Political Thought and Administration, Muhammad Ashraf, 1945, Lahore.

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Objective: This course aims to achieve the following objectives:

To develop a clear understanding of the Prophet‟s mission and teaching amongst the students and equipped them with the knowledge about our beloved Prophet (SAAS.).

To bring home the understanding to the students that the Prophet (SAAS.) is the last and final Messenger of Allah (SWT) among all the other Prophets of Allah and therefore,

Prophet‟s teaching is the sole guidance as to be followed by the entire mankind.

To activate the students to know the meaning and significance of the Prophethood of the Prophet (SAAS.) so that the learners can better be able to examine their own position in the touchstone of the teachings of the Noble Prophet (SAAS.).

Course outlines:

Section 0A: (Mid-Term Examination: 30 Marks)

Chapter-1 An introduction to Siratunnabi (SAAS.), Sirah and its literally and technical meaning, Selection of Arabia as the birthplace of the Final Prophet (SAAS.), Socio-Political and Religious condition of pre-Islamic Arabia: an Overview.

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Chapter-2

The Prophet from the birth to the Prophethood: Birth and Childhood, Business trip to Syria with his uncle Abu Talib, Battle of Fujjar and Hilful-Fudul, Contribution of Mohammad (SAAS.) in the business of Khadijah, Marriage with Khadijah, Rebuilding of Al-Ka„bah, Search for the truth.

Chapter-3 Life and Teachings of the Prophet (SAAS.): Early life of Muhammad (SAAS.):

Birth and Childhood, Business trip to Syria with his uncle Abu Talib. Teenager, Battle of Fujjar, Hilful Fudul, Shephardhood.

Youthhood, Contribution of Muhammad (SAAS.) in the business of Khadijah. Marriage of Muhammad (SAAS.) with Khadijah. Rebuilding of Al-Ka„bah, Search for the Truth, Receiving the Truth.

Prophet (SAAS.) at Makkah: (From first revelation to the emigration to

Abyssinia): Prophethood, First revelation and its impact.

Propagation of Islam Begins in secret, The early Muslims, End of the First Phase. Islamic Movement becomes public, The Prophet on the Mount of Safa. Oppositions from the Quraysh Begin, Qur‟anic approach towards Quraysh Oppositions.

Migration to Abyssinia.

Section- B: (Final Examination: 50 Marks)

Chapter-4 Prophet (SAAS.) at Makkah: (From emigration to Abyssinia to the migration to Madinah)-

Boycott and Confinement of the Prophet (SAAS.) and Banu Hashim by the Quraish, The Year of sorrow.

Chapter-5 Taif- the most difficult day, Mi„raj of the Prophet. Covenants of Al-Aqabah. Hijrah of the Prophet (SAAS.).

Chapter-6 The Prophet (SAAS.)at Madinah: (From migration to Hudaybiyah)

Construction of the Mosque, The Charter of Madinah, Important Battles till the agreement of Hudaybiyah- The Battle of Badr, The Battle of Uhud, Battle of Ahzab, Campaigns against the Jews of Madinah, Hudaybiyah Agreement.

Chapter-7 Letters of the Prophet (SAAS.) to the kings beyond Arabia, Battle of Muta, Battle of Hunayun, The conquest of Makkah.

Chapter-8 The Farewell Pilgrimage, The Farewell Address of the Prophet (SAAS.) and its lessons, Departure of the Prophet (SAAS.), Contributions of the Prophet (SAAS.) as a reformer and as a nation builder and as an Idle for the all.

Book References:

1.Nadwi, Saiyid Sulaiman, Muhammad The Ideal Prophet: A Historical, Practical, Perfect Model for Humanity. Translated by Mohiuddin Ahmad. Islamic Book Trust K.L.N.D.

2.Abbott, Nabia. Aishah: The Beloved of Mohammad. London: Al-Saqi, 1998.

3.Andrae, Tor. Mohammed: The Man and His Faith. London: George Allen & Unwin, 1936.

4.Armstrong, Karen. Muhammad: A Biography of the Prophet. San Francisco, CA:

5.Asad, Muhammad. The Message of the Quran. Gibraltar: Dar al-Andalus, 1980.

6.Forward, Martin. Muhammad: A Short Biography. Oxford, UK: Oneworld, 1997.

7.Guillaume, Alfred. The Life of Muhammad: A Translation of Ibn Ishaq‟s Sirat Rasul

Allah. London: Oxford University Press, 1955.

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8.Kahn, Muhammad Zafrulla. Muhammad, Seal of the Prophets. New York: Viking Press, 981.

9.Lings, Martin. Muhammad: his life based on the earliest sources. New York: Inner Traditions International, 1983.

10.Motzki, Harald, ed. The Biography of Muhammad: The Issue of the Sources. Leiden: E.J. Brill, 2000.

11.Nasr, Seyyed Hossein. Muhammad: Man of God. Chicago, IL: Kazi Publ., 1995.

12.Ramadan, Tariq. In the Footsteps of the Prophet: Lessons from the Life of Muhammad.

New York: Oxford University Press, 2009.

13.Robinson, Neal. The Sayings of Muhammad. London: Duckworth, 1991.

14.Rodinson, Maxime. Muhammad. New York: Pantheon Books, 1980 ed.

15.Rubin, Uri. The Eye of the Beholder: The Life of Muhammad as Viewed by the Early

Muslims. Princeton, NJ: Darwin Press, 1995.

16.Rubin, Uri, ed. The Life of Muhammad. Aldershot: Ashgate, 1998.

17.Warraq, Ibn, ed. The Quest for the Historical Muhammad. Amherst, NY: Prometheus Books, 2000.

18.Watt, William Montgomery. Muhammad at Mecca. Oxford, UK: Clarendon Press, 1953.

19.Watt, William Montgomery. Muhammad at Medina. Oxford, UK: Clarendon Press, 1956.

20.Watt, William Montgomery. Muhammad: Prophet and Statesman. London: Oxford University Press, 1961.

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Objectives of this course:

The course is aimed at achieving the following objectives:

1.To create awareness among the students about the history of Khilafah and its glorious contribution towards the development of administration, society, advancement of civilization and education.

2.This course also aims at making the students acquainted with the glorious contribution of the Pious Caliphs and their successors towards the development of just administration, advancement of civilization and education and their great services towards humanity at large.

3.To make the students conscious about the Muslim contribution towards different fields of world civilization in the medieval age

Course outlines:

Section 01: (Mid-Term Examination: 30 Marks)

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Chapter-1 Khilafah: Definition, Origin and Development of Khilafah, Difference between Khilafah in general sense and Khilafah „Ala-minhaj al- Nabuwwah, election to the office of the Khilafah, Khilafah vs Mulukiyyah, End of Khilafah.

Chapter-2 Introduction to the Pious Khalifah: An overall portrayal of four pious Khalifah: Abu Bakr (R) -the savior of Islam,

Umar (R) - the model of administration and great conqueror of Islamic empire, Conquest during his Khilafah,

Usman (R) - compilation of Qur‟an and his other achievements, Causes of revolt, assassination of Usman (R) and its effects on the history ,

Ali (R) - civil wars during his time and his other achievements.

Chapter-3 Administration under the Pious Caliphs -The Shura, Civil Administration, Sources of Revenue, Bait-al-Mal, judicial Administration, Police-Prison, Religious Administration and Military Administration.

Section 02: (Final Examination: 50 Marks)

Chapter-4 The Umayyad Khilafah (661 A.D-750 A.D):A brief discussion on Umayyad Khilafah, Administrative reforms of Abdul Malik bin Marwan,

Conquest and expansion of Islamic empire under Walid bin Abdul Malik, Umar bin Abdul Aziz and his Administration Policies,

Chapter-5 Central and Provincial Administration, Social Condition. Umayyah‟s contribution towards the development of civilization & education, Fall of the Umayyahs. An overall portrayal of Umayyad Khilafah.

Chapter-6 The Abbasid Khilafah (750 A.D-1258 A.D): Golden Prime of the Abbasids- Abul Abbas as Suffa, Abu Zafar al Mansur, Harun or Rashid, Al Amin and Al Mamun, Abbasid Society, Scientific and Literary development, Education, Development of Art and Architecture, Civil, Military, Judicial and Revenue Administration under the Abbasids. An overall portrayal of Abbasid Khilafah.

Chapter-7 The Umayyad Khilafah of Spain and The Fatimid Khilafah of Egypt. A brief analysis.

Chapter-8 Muslim contribution to the different fields of world civilization :

a)Geography,

b)Medicine,

c)Chemistry,

d)Mathematics,

e)Astronomy,

f)Historiography,

g)Art and literature.

Book References:

1.Hitti, P.K., History of the Arabs, Macmillan edition, 1970, London.

2.S.A.Q. Hussaini, The Arab Administration, 1956, Lahore.

3.Ali, Syeed Ameer, A Short History of Saracens, Macmillan edition, 1916, London.

4.T.I. Arnold, The Caliphate, Oxford, 1924, London.

5.Ali, Muhammad, The Early Caliphate, Cambridge, 1936, London.

6.Muir, W., Caliphate, Its Rise, Decline and fall, Edinburg, 1934.

7.B, Lewis, & P.M. Holt(ed.), Cambridge History of Islam, 1947.

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8.Ali, Syeed Ameer, The Spirit of Islam, Christophers, 1891, London.

9.Arnold, Thomas, The Legacy of Islam, Oxford, 1931, London.

10.Hell, Joseph, The Arab Civilization, W. Heffer & sons, limited, 1926, London.

11.Gibb, Hamilton A.R. Studies on the Civilization of Islam, Princeton, 1982, London.

12.R. Levy, The Social Structure of Islam, Cambridge 1979, London.

13.Nicholson, R.A., A Literary History of the Arabs, Cambridge 1930, London.

14.Shushtery, A.M.A., Outline of the Islamic Culture, The Bangalore Printing & Publishing Co. Ltd., Bangalore, 1954, India.

15.Imamuddin, S.M., Arab Muslim Administration, 1976, Karachi.

16.Encyclopedia of Islam

17.Baksh, S. Khuda, Islamic Civilization vol 1-2, Idara Islamiyat-e-Diniyat, or Kitab Bhavan, 1984, Delhi.

18.Sherwani, H.K., Studies in Muslim Political Thought and Administration, Muhammad Ashraf, 1945, Lahore.

19.Shabon, M.A., The Abbasid Revolution, Cambridge, 1970, London.

20.Shabon, M.A., Islamic History; A New Interpretation, 1971, London.

21.Turner, R.H., Science in Medieval Islam: An Illustrated Introduction. 1995, Austin: University of Texas Press.

22.Iqbal, M., The Reconstruction of Religious Thought in Islam. 1986, Institute of Islamic Culture, Lahore.

23.Roy, M.N., The Historical Role of Islam, Ajanta Publications, 1981, Delhi.

24.Ansari, Musa, Moddhojuger Muslim Sovvota o Sonskriti, Bangla Academy, 1999, Dhaka.

25.Scientific Indications in the Holy Quran, Islamic Foundation Bangladesh, 2004, Dhaka.

26.Savory, R.M., Introduction to Islamic Civilization, Cambridge University Press, 1977, London.

27.Rosenthal, Franz, A History of Muslim Historiography, Leiden, 1952.

28.S., Cobb, Islamic Contributions to Civilization, Avalon Press, Washington, 1963.

29.Sardar, Ziauddin, Science, Technology and development in the Muslim World, Croom Helm, 1977, London.

30.Ali, M. Akbor, Bigghane Musalmander Obodan (Muslim Contribution to science) Volume 1-12, 1936, Dhaka.

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Credit Hours: 1 (one) C.H.Contact Hours: 2 (two) C.H. (per week)

Objective:

The objectives of this study is to create awareness among the students about the History, Geography, Economics, Sociology, Politics, Language, Literature, Philosophy, Art and Culture of Bangladesh and such other subject as are significantly related to the life and society of Bangladesh with a view to develop patriotism among the learners.

Section A (Mid-term Examination: 30 Marks):

Chapter 1 Introduction to the course and its objectives.

Chapter 2 Outline study of Bangladesh Geography: Location, Area, Boundary, Physiography, River System, Forest and Climate. The People of Bangladesh.

Chapter 3 History and Society of Bengal under Muslim Rule (1204-1757): Advent of

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Islam in Bengal and the Muslim conquest, its impact on the people-origin of the Muslim of Bengal, formation of Muslim society under the Bengal Sultanate, impact of Sufism in Bengal, educational development under the Muslims and socio- religious reform movements in Muslim Bengal.

Section B (Final Examination: 50 Marks):

Chapter 4 History and Society of Bengal under British Rule (1757-1947): The British policy towards economy and education of the people. A brief discussion on the struggles for freedom from the British Colonialism, Intellectual Movements, development of Bengali Prose Literature, new trend of nationalism and the creation of Pakistan.

Chapter 5 History and Society of Bangladesh during Pakistan Rule (1947-1971): Language Movement of 1952, Political Mobilization and Events Leading to the Mass Upsurge of 1969, War of Independence & the Emergence of Bangladesh in 1971.

Chapter 6 Politics and Constitutional Development of Bangladesh: The Constitution of Bangladesh, Characteristics, State Principles, Amendments. Formation and Role of Major Political Parties in Bangladesh.

Chapter 7 Economic condition of Bangladesh.

Chapter 8 Socio-cultural problems and prospects of Bangladesh.

Resources:

1.Islam, Sirajul, (ed.), Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh, Vol- 1-10, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Dhaka, 1998.

2.Rashid, Harun Er, Geography of Bangladesh, University Press Limited, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 1991.

3.Ali, Mohar, History of the Muslims of Bengal. Vol – 1-3, Islamic Foundation Bangladesh, Dhaka, 2003.

4.Karim, Abdul, Social History of the Muslims of Bengal, Baitush Sharaf Islamic Research Institute, Chittagong, Bangladesh, 1985.

5.Huq, Dr. Enamul, A History of Sufism in Bengal, Bangla Academy, Dhaka, 1975.

6.Board of Researchers, Islam in Bangladesh through Ages, Islamic Foundation Bangladesh, 1995.

7.Ahmed, Sufia, Muslim Community in Bengal (1884-1912), Oxford University Press, Dhaka, 1974.

8.Rahim, M.A., The Muslim Society and Politics in Bengal, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, 1978.

9.Khan, Prof. Dr. Muinuddin Ahmed, Islamic Revivalism, Bangladesh Institute of Islamic Thought (BIIT), 2010.

10.Khan, Dr. Muinuddin Ahmed, Muslim Struggle for freedom in Bengal, Islamic Foundation Bangladesh, 1983.

11.Huq, Dr. Muhammad Inamul, Varoter Musalman O Shwadinota Andolan, Bangla Academy, Dhaka, 1995.

12.Mallick, Azizur Rahman, British Policy and the Muslims in Bengal, Asiatic Society of Pakistan, Dhaka, 1961.

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13.Rahim, Dr. M.A., and others, Bangladesher Itihash, Nowroz Kitabistan, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 1994.

14.Khan, Abbas Ali, Banglar Musalmander Itihash, Bangladesh Islamic Center, Dhaka, 2002.

15.Islam, Sirajul, History of Bangladesh, Vol – 1-3, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Dhaka, 2008.

16.Asad, Abul, Eksho bochorer Itihas, Bangladesh Co-operative Book Society, Dhaka, 1997.

17.Barnik, M.A., Rasthra Bhasha Andoloner Itihas, AHDPH.

18.Ahad,, Oli, Jatiyo Rajniti 1945-1975, Bangladesh Co-operative Book Society, Dhaka, 2004.

19.Ahmad, Abul Mansur, Amar Dekha Rajniteer Poncash Bochor, Srijon Prokashoni Ltd. Dhaka, 1988.

20.Ahmed, Kamruddin, Social History of East Pakistan, Dacca, Crescent Book Center, 1967.

21.Salik, Siddiq, Witness to Surrender, The University Press Ltd., 1997.

22.Ahmed, Moudud, Bangladesh: Constitutional Quest for Autonomy, The University Press Ltd., 2003.

23.Khan, Akbar Ali, Discovery of Bangladesh, The University Press Ltd., 2009.

24.Maniruzzaman, Talukdar, Bangladesh Revolution and its Aftermath, University Press Ltd., 1992.

25.Khan, Shamsul I., Political Culture, Political Parties and the Democratic Transition in Bangladesh, The University Press Ltd., 2008.

26.The Constitution of the People‟s Republic of Bangladesh.

27.Halim, Md. Abdul, Constitution, Constitutional Law and Politics: Bangladesh Perspective, Dhaka, 1998.

Useful web links:

http://www.bangladesh.gov.bd

http://www.bangladesh.com

http://www.banglapedia.org

http://www.ru.ac.bd/ibs/

http://www.bbs.gov.bd

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Faculty of Business Studies: [BBA & Economics and Banking (Hons.)]