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Course Description Course Name : Resources of the Prophet Muhammad´s Knowledge Course Code : TİB 772 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. BEKİR TATLI Learning Outcomes of the Course : Explains and interprets the informations about the Prophet as a human being and prophe Distinguishes the conflicts between the meaning of Sunnah and Prophet´s companions´ understanding of Sunnah Analyzes the discussions about the source and nature of the Hadith and Sunnah. Identifies the contribution of Jahiliyya period´s Socio-cultural accumulation to the maturation of the Prophet. Analyzes the comments about the nature of Prophet´s ijtihads (case law). Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To provide the necessary knowledge on issues such as the resources of the Prophet Muhammad´s knowledge and the nature of the hadith and Sunnah. Course Contents : Resources of knowledge in Islam: Qur´an, Sunnah, Ijma, Kiyas. The life of the Prophet Muhammad before risalah/prophethood. Contribution of the Socio-cultural accumulation Jahiliyya period to the maturation of the Prophet. Discussions about the source and nature of Hadith and Sunnah. Revelation and Qur´an as the sources of Prophet´s knowledge. Prophet Muhammad in Qur´an. Dimensions of discourse of Qur´an´s Islam. The character of the Sunnah as a revelation. The Sunnah as a source of knowledge and civilization. Ijtihads/the case-law of the Prophet Muhammad. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Faculty of Divinity   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Resources of knowledge in Islam: Qur´an, Sunnah, Icma, Kiyas. The relevant topics in the textbook and suggested sources Presentation, Question and Answer, Discussion 2 The life of the Prophet Muhammad before risalah/prophethood. Contribution of period of Jahiliyya´s Socio-cultural accumulation to the maturation of the Prophet. The relevant topics in the textbook and suggested sources Presentation, Question and Answer, Discussion 3 Discussions about the source and nature of Hadith and Sunnah. Revelation and Qur´an as a source of the Prophet´s knowledge. The relevant topics in the textbook and suggested sources Presentation, Question and Answer, Discussion 4 Prophet Muhammad in Qur´an. Dimensions of discourse of Qur´an´s Islam. The relevant topics in the textbook and suggested sources (especially M. Erdoğan, Akıl-Vahiy Dengesi Açısından Sünnet) Presentation, Question and Answer, Discussion 5 The character of the Sunnah as a revelation. The Sunnah´s being a revelation.Differences between the revelation of the Quran and the revelation of Sunnah. The relevant topics in the textbook and suggested sources (especially M. Erdoğan, Akıl-Vahiy Dengesi Açısından Sünnet) Presentation, Question and Answer, Discussion 6 Evidences of the occurrence of the revelation of Sunnah: Description of the Prophet, Description of the Prophet´s companions, Verification of the fact that Sunnah was brought by Jibril The relevant topics in the textbook and suggested sources (especially M. Erdoğan, Akıl-Vahiy Dengesi Açısından Sünnet) Presentation, Question and Answer, Discussion 7 Relationship between revelation and the Prophet. The advent of the revelation and its results. The relevant topics in the textbook and suggested sources (especially M. Erdoğan, Akıl-Vahiy Dengesi Açısından Sünnet) Presentation, Question and Answer, Discussion 9 Prophet´s waiting for the revelation. The Prophet´s ignorance of the Gayb ( the Unseen). The Prophet´s being unable to reach the revelation whenever he wanted. The relevant topics in the textbook and suggested sources (especially M. Erdoğan, Akıl-Vahiy Dengesi Açısından Sünnet) Presentation, Question and Answer, Discussion 10 The absence of revelation and filling judicial gaps. The relevant topics in the textbook and suggested sources (especially M. Erdoğan, Akıl-Vahiy Dengesi Açısından Sünnet) Presentation, Question and Answer, Discussion 11 Prophet´s being in charge of declaration. Prophet´s behavior in the absence of revelation. The relevant topics in the textbook and suggested sources (especially M. Erdoğan, Akıl-Vahiy Dengesi Açısından Sünnet) Presentation, Question and Answer, Discussion 12 Prophet Mohammad´s eternalising the current state, applying to the Shura/council, approving individual solutions and promoting ijtihad. The relevant topics in the textbook and suggested sources (especially M. Erdoğan, Akıl-Vahiy Dengesi Açısından Sünnet) Presentation, Question and Answer, Discussion 13 The Prophet´s own Rays/opinions and the ijtihads: His ijtihad is natural and suitable for the purpose of revelation. The relevant topics in the textbook and suggested sources (especially M. Erdoğan, Akıl-Vahiy Dengesi Açısından Sünnet) Presentation, Question and Answer, Discussion 14 Prophet Mohammad´s ijtihad areas, his ijtihads´ conditions, shape and resources The relevant topics in the textbook and suggested sources (especially M. Erdoğan, Akıl-Vahiy Dengesi Açısından Sünnet) Presentation, Question and Answer, Discussion 15 The Qur´an as a source of Prophet´s rays/opinions and ijtihads: His intellectual and personal experiences. Assessment of the physical environment. Assessment of the socio-cultural environment. The relevant topics in the textbook and suggested sources (especially M. Erdoğan, Akıl-Vahiy Dengesi Açısından Sünnet) Presentation, Question and Answer, Discussion   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Leknevi, Tuhfa al-ahyar bi ihyai sunnah al-Sayyid al-abrar  Mehmet Erdoğan, Akıl-Vahiy Dengesi Açısından Sünnet  Mehmet Hayri Kırbaşoğlu, İslam Düşüncesinde Sünnet-Yeni Bir Yaklaşım  Yusuf el-Karadavi, Bilgi ve Medeniyet Kaynağı Olarak Sünnet, trc. Özcan Hıdır Required Course Material(s)  Adnan, Demircan, Son Peygamber’in Geldiği Coğrafya ve Toplum: Hicaz Bölgesi ve Câhiliye Arapları (Câhiliye Toplumundan Günümüze Hz. Muhammed- Sempozyum tebliğ ve müzakereleri),  Bünyamin Erul, Sahabenin Sünnet Anlayışı  Mehmet Görmez, Hadis ve Sünnetin Anlaşılması ve Yorumlanmasında Metodoloji Sorunu  Bekir Tatlı, Cibril Hadisi ve İslam Düşüncesine Yansımaları  İslamın Anlaşılmasında Sünnetin Yeri ve Değeri (Sempozyum bildirileri)  Abdulgani Abdulhâlık, Sünnetin Delil Oluşu (Hucciyyetu´s-sunne), trc. Dilaver Selvi  Sünneti Anlamada Yöntem-Sünnetin Teşriî Değeri, trc. Bünyamin Erul  Vejdi Bilgin, Cahiliyeden İslam´a: Değişim ve Süreklilik Bağlamında Sünnet (Sempozyum bildirisi, Konya)  Halim Üveys, Abdül, Peygamberin Cahiliyet Dönemi Yaşayışı, çeviren: Ali Serter, Diyanet İlmi Dergi [Diyanet Dergisi]  Musa Carullah Bigiyef, Kur´an-Sünnet İlişkisine Farklı Bir Yaklaşım-Kitabu´s-Sünne   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 70     Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 30 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Knows the historical development of the Islamic sciences and their methods, concepts and sources, is aware of the differences and similarities between them. 4 2 Analyzes and classifies historical experience and scientific knowledge in the field of Islamic sciences and uses it to solve current affairs. 4 3 Is equipped with skills to create solutions the basic religious problems according to the needs of today 2 4 Has a scientific mindset releated with the academic area 4 5 Has the knowledge to conduct a research using scientific methods and techniques in the field of basic Islamic sciences 4 6 Has the ability to read the basic religious texts and knowledge to explain and interpret them 5 7 Knows schools emerged in the field of Tafsir, Hadith, İslamic Sects, İslamic Law, Mysticism, İslamic Teology throughout the history of Islamic thought and their process of formation, basic ideas, sources and their contributions to Islamic thought. 5 8 Produces scientific knowledge in the field of theology and analyzes them using a critical approach 4 9 Follows national and international studies and publications on basic religious sciences and understands them 4 10 Speaks a foreign language fluent enough to use the international sources and share the information 3 11 Makes researches to solve the problems releated the field in accordance with social needs 4 12 Uses the appropriate methods, technical material and technological opportunities 4 13 Works in cooperation with public and private institutions related to the field 2 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 10 10     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10     Final Exam 1 20 20 Total Workload: 138 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.52 ECTS Credit: 6