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This course offers a comprehensive and multidisciplinary study of the Seerah the life and mission of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ as both a sacred biography and a timeless framework for human guidance. It integrates classical Islamic sources with modern academic perspectives, examining historical events, leadership models, social contexts, and ethical principles that shaped the Prophetic experience. Moving from the pre-Islamic background to the Madinan state and beyond, the course emphasizes not only the historical narrative but also the enduring lessons for leadership, governance, resilience, and moral transformation.
Designed For
This course is designed for students of Islamic studies, educators, youth leaders, professionals, researchers, and all individuals seeking to understand the Seerah as a source of guidance for both personal development and societal challenges. It is equally suited for those pursuing devotional enrichment and those interested in academic or strategic analysis of the Prophetic model.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
· Demonstrate a deep understanding of the key events and phases of the Seerah.
· Critically analyze primary and secondary sources of the Seerah with awareness of both classical and modern approaches.
· Identify thematic lessons from the Prophetic life relevant to leadership, education, family, ethics, and governance.
· Apply Seerah-based insights to contemporary issues such as social justice, conflict resolution, resilience, and digital ethics.
· Develop practical frameworks inspired by the Prophetic model for personal growth and community engagement.
Module 1: The Meta-Framework - Studying the Seerah in the Modern Age
Module 2: History of the Arabs Before Islam
Module 3: The Jahiliyyah as a Civilizational State
Module 4: The Cosmology of a Prophet - Pre-Revelation Preparation
Module 5: Meccan Period - Sociology of a Persecuted Movement
Module 6: Madinan State - Polycentric Governance
Module 7: Conflict, Strategy, and Ethics of War
Module 8: Thematic Deep Dives - Multidisciplinary Decoding
Module 9: Farewell Hajj and Final Phase
Module 10: Era After the Prophet [ﷺ] - The Rashidun and Early Legacy
Module 11: Legacy & Contemporary Application Capstone
