Islamic History
10 week course on the Rise and Fall of Muslim Dynasties

Course Outline

The rich heritage and matchless of history of the Islamic World has 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 civilisations.

We have structured this unit so that it provides you with a holistic overview of Islam’s history right up to the Ottoman Period and into the modern age.
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You will be introduced to key figures and dynasties along with their contributions to the world. It’s an intriguing tale of piety, politics, deceit, heroes, and villains which will take you across Arabia, India, North Africa, and Europe.

Unit Aims:

• Understanding of the various dynasties
• Understanding of the rich Islamic heritage
• A holistic view of Islam's history

What will I learn?
You will learn about:

• Omayyad Dynasty: Conquests and Captives
• Abbasid Dynasty: Knowledge, Wisdom, and Bloodshed
• Andalusian State: The Mediterranean Jewel
• Mameluke Dynasty: The Slave Kings
• Ayyubid Dynasty: Liberating Palestine
• Moghul Empire: At the Heart of India
• Ottoman Empire: The Gunpowder Nation

What will I achieve?
By the end of this unit, you should be able to:

• 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.

Saturday 24th February 2018 | 10 Week Course
12:10 pm to 1:00 pm

Waterloo Centre
389 Waterloo Road, Manchester M8 9AB

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​Only £35 for 10 weeks
​​GH Members Only £10!

Venue Information

All our classes are based within a classroom environment giving you the best opportunity and comfortability to make the most of your learning experience.  Getting here will be easy whether you are travelling by car or public transport.

Address
Waterloo Centre, 389 Waterloo Road, Manchester, M8 9AB 

Getting Here
The Centre is easily accessible from the motorway and the local bus services stop close to the centre on Waterloo Road and on the main road, Cheetham Hill Road.

Parking
There is a free car park available at the venue, if the spaces are full there is also free parking on the surrounding streets.

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email

education@guidancehub.org
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phone

07983 432900