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Introduction to Diversity in Islam (Pengenalan Kepada Kepelbagaian Dalam Islam)

Guide to ethical steps in approaching arguments and the right attitude towards disagreement.

Last updated 21 February 2025

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Module Description
Module Outline (8 hours)

Module Description

This module attempts to bring the understanding of diversity in a more reflective and informative manner. In this course, students will be taught how the Prophet, his companions as well as past scholars deal with differences in opinions. Students will also be equipped with the ethical steps in approaching arguments and the right attitude towards disagreements wherever it takes place, both physically and virtually.

Module Outline (8 hours)

In this 8-credit hours' course, students will be covering the following topics:

  • Understanding Diversity

  • Religious Diversity in Islam

  • Qur’anic Perspectives of Inter-Faith Dialogue

  • Understanding Qur’anic verses which may lead to feelings of animosity towards ‘others’

  • Islam and the Fate of Others: The Salvation Question

  • Diversity of Muslims in the Contemporary World (Intra-Faith)

  • Acceptance of Diversity in today’s world

  • Lessons from the Quran, Companions & Scholars

  • The Amman Message

  • Ethics of Diversity

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