Department Of Seerat Studies

BS Dars-e-Nizami (AD-Based)

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BS Dars-e-Nizami (AD-Based) aiousuper Thu, 01/15/2026 - 13:16

BS Dars-e-Nizami (AD-Based)

Introduction

The Dars-e-Nizami– 2 Years program is designed to provide students with in-depth and structured knowledge of classical and contemporary Islamic disciplines. The program aims to strengthen students’ understanding of core Islamic sciences, enhance critical thinking, and develop research and analytical skills relevant to the modern academic and intellectual environment.

Eligibility Criteria

Associate’s degree from a recognized university with 60 credit hours, and successful completion of the faculty’s courses with a minimum of 50% marks.
Associate Degree (Islamic Studies) with 60 credit hours, securing at least 50% marks.
Shahadat ul-Aaliyah degree with at least 50% marks and must have passed the compulsory subjects as per the HEC Policy

Selection Process

Open Merit

Duration

2 Years

Medium of Instruction

Urdu

Teaching Methodology

Open Distance Learning

Total Credits Hours Required

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5 Semesters

Workshop

The online workshop for each course will comprise of 12 hours, with 2 hours daily for 6 days except for the teaching practice and project as per AIOU policy. Each semester will have a workshop for the courses offered in that particular semester. There will be an online quiz for every course at the end of the workshop.

Assessment Weightage

Assignments (Weightage)	Workshop (Attendance & Quizzes) (Weightage)	Final Exam (Weightage)	Passing Marks
20%	30% Quiz	50%	50% (in aggregate). However, 40% marks in final exams is mandatory.

Note: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) reserves the right to amend the fee structure policy, course offering and assessment of courses when required. The existing course(s) will be adopted/adapted as per requirement. The department may change the sequence of the course(s) offering as per availability of course(s).

BS Seerat Studies (AD-Based)

aiousuper — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 08:05:26 +0000

BS Seerat Studies (AD-Based) aiousuper Thu, 01/15/2026 - 13:05

BS Seerat Studies (AD-Based)

Introduction

The BS Seerat Studies– 2 Years program is designed to provide students with in-depth and structured knowledge of classical and contemporary Islamic disciplines. The program aims to strengthen students’ understanding of core Islamic sciences, enhance critical thinking, and develop research and analytical skills relevant to the modern academic and intellectual environment.

Eligibility Criteria

Associate’s degree from a recognized university with 60 credit hours, and successful completion of the faculty’s courses with a minimum of 50% marks.
Associate Degree (Islamic Studies) with 60 credit hours, securing at least 50% marks.
Shahadat ul-Aaliyah degree with at least 50% marks and must have passed the compulsory subjects as per the HEC Policy

Selection Process

Open Merit

Duration

2 Years

Medium of Instruction

Urdu/English

Teaching Methodology

Open Distance Learning

Total Credits Hours Required

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5 Semesters

Workshop

Assessment Weightage

Assignments (Weightage)	Workshop (Attendance & Quizzes) (Weightage)	Final Exam (Weightage)	Passing Marks
20%	30% Quiz	50%	50% (in aggregate). However, 40% marks in final exams is mandatory.

BS Dars-e-Nizami (BA/BSc Based)

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BS Dars-e-Nizami (BA/BSc Based) aiousuper Thu, 01/15/2026 - 10:41

BS Dars-e-Nizami (BA/BSc Based)

Introduction

The BS Dars-e-Nizami (2.5 Years) program at Allama Iqbal Open University is designed for students who have already completed a BA, BSc, or an Associate Degree in a discipline other than Dars-e-Nizami.

Eligibility Criteria

Any 14-Years Education, Any Bachelors 14 Years Degree, Associate Degree in Arts, Associate Degree in Science, Associate Degree in Education or Equivalent (with 45% marks).

Selection Process

Open Merit

Duration

2.5 Years

Medium of Instruction

Urdu/English

Teaching Methodology

Open Distance Learning

Total Credits Hours Required

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5 Semesters

Workshop

Assessment Weightage

Assignments (Weightage)	Workshop (Attendance & Quizzes) (Weightage)	Final Exam (Weightage)	Passing Marks
20%	30% Quiz	50%	50% (in aggregate). However, 40% marks in final exams is mandatory.

BS Seerat Studies (BA/BSc Based)

aiousuper — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 04:24:33 +0000

BS Seerat Studies (BA/BSc Based) aiousuper Thu, 01/15/2026 - 09:24

BS Seerat Studies (BA/BSc Based)

Introduction

The BS Seerat Studies (2.5 Years) program at Allama Iqbal Open University is designed for students who have already completed a BA, BSc, or an Associate Degree in a discipline other than Seerat Studies.

Eligibility Criteria

Any 14-Years Education, Any Bachelors 14 Years Degree, Associate Degree in Arts, Associate Degree in Science, Associate Degree in Education or Equivalent (with 45% marks).

Selection Process

Open Merit

Duration

2.5 Years

Medium of Instruction

Urdu/English

Teaching Methodology

Open Distance Learning

Total Credits Hours Required

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4

5 Semesters

Workshop

Assessment Weightage

Assignments (Weightage)	Workshop (Attendance & Quizzes) (Weightage)	Final Exam (Weightage)	Passing Marks
20%	30% Quiz	50%	50% (in aggregate). However, 40% marks in final exams is mandatory.

Mr Awais Nawaz

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Mr Awais Nawaz aiousuper Thu, 09/18/2025 - 11:56

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Mr Awais Nawaz

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BS Islamic Studies (Specialization in Dars-e-Nizami) for International Students

aiousuper — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 06:23:39 +0000

BS Islamic Studies (Specialization in Dars-e-Nizami) for International Students aiousuper Thu, 10/13/2022 - 11:23

BS Islamic Studies (Specialization in Dars-e-Nizami) for International Students

Introduction

Under the deeni madaaris, Dars-e-Nizami courses are taught at different level around the world which include courses of thanvia aamma, thanvia khassa, aalia and almiyah. There has been issues on the recognition of these degrees at different countries. AIOU has planned to launch the online degree program recognized all around the world.

Eligibility Criteria

HSSC/Intermediate or Equivalent

Matric with Sanawiah Khassah certificate from HEC Recognized Madaris/Boards with the condition to pass the required courses of Intermediate level for equivalence from IBCC before completion of BS Program.

(These intermediate level courses will be offered as non-credit courses along with BS program)

B.A/B.Sc pass candidate can join BS program in 5th semester subject to the condition that he/she has passed all compulsory and foundation courses given in 1st four semesters of BS Islamic Studies Program.

Eligibility for award of Associate Degree in Arts (ADA)

Upon successful completion of four semesters of BS program, if a student cannot continue due to some personal reasons, he/she shall be considered eligible for award of Associate Degree in Arts (ADA). If required such students may resume her/his studies from 5th semesters within prescribed time frame.

Semester: 1
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Semester: 5
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Semester: 8

Sr. No	Courses	C. Code	Offered by	Credit Hrs.	Nature
1.	English I (Communication Skills)	To be allotted	Dept. of English	03	Expository Writing-I
2.	Introduction to Environment	To be allotted	Dept. of Environmental Sciences	03	Natural Sciences-I
3.	Sociology	To be allotted	Dept. of Sociology	03	Social sciences-I
4.	Quranic Arabic I	To be allotted	Dept. of Quran & Tafseer	03	Arts & Humanities
5.	Basics of information & communication technology	To be allotted	Dept. of Computer Science	03	Quantitative Reasoning-I
Total Credit Hours				15

Sr. No.	Courses	C. Code	Offered by	Credit Hrs.	Nature
	English II, (Academic Reading & Writing)	To be allotted	Dept. of English	03	Expository Writing-II
	Pakistan Studies	To be allotted	Dept. of Pakistan Studies	03	Pakistan Studies
	Mass Communication	To be allotted	Dept. of Mass Communication	03	Social sciences
	Understanding Math & Stat	To be allotted	Dept. of Math/Stat	03	Quantitative Reasoning-II
	Arabic Grammer	To be allotted	Dept of Islamic Thought	3	Arts & Humanities
Total Credit Hours				15

Sr. No.	Courses	C. Code	Offered by	Credit Hrs.	Nature
	English III, (Technical Report writing today)	To be allotted	Dept. of English	03	Expository Writing-III
	Islamic Studies	To be allotted	Dept. of Islamic Thought	03	Islamiat
	Health and Nutrition	To be allotted	Dept. of Environment Design, Health and Nutrition Sciences	03	Natural Sciences-II
	Introduction to Quran	To be allotted	Dept. of Quran & Tafseer	03	Distribution
	Introduction to Hadith	To be allotted	Dept. of Hadith & Hadith sciences	03	Arts & Humanities
	Seerat e Tayyeba	To be allotted	Dept. of Seerat studies	03	Distribution
Total Credit Hours				18

Sr. No.	Courses	C. Code	Offered by	Credit Hrs.	Nature
	Study of World Religions	To be allotted	Dept. of Islamic Thought	03	Major
	Objectives of Shariah	To be allotted	Dept. of Islamic Thought	03	Major
	Study of selected ayat and Aahdith related to Ahkam	To be allotted	Dept. of Shariah	03	Major
	Social System of Islam	To be allotted	Dept. of Islamic Thought	03	Major
	Introduction to Fiqh	To be allotted	Dept. of Shariah	03	Distribution
6.	Uloom ul Quran1	To be allotted	Dept. of Quran & Tafseer	03	Distribution
Total Credit Hours				18

Sr. No.	Courses	Code	Offered by	Credit Hrs.	Nature
1.	علوم حدیث(Sciences of Hadith)	To be allotted	Hadith & Hadith Sciences	3	Foundation
2.	فقہ السنہ I (عبادات)(Fiqh al-Sunnah (I) (Ibadat)	To be allotted	Hadith & Hadith Sciences	3	Foundation
3.	فقہ)ہدایہ کتاب البیوع تاالشہادۃ) Fiqh( Hidayah Kitab ul boyu ta kitab al shahadah)	To be allotted	Dept. of Seerat Studies	3	Foundation
4.	اصول فقہ Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence	To be allotted	Dept. of Seerat Studies	3	Major
5.	مطالعہ قرآن حکیم ترجمہ و تفسیر (البقرۃ /آل عمران) Study of the Holy Quran Translation and Commentary (Al-Baqarah/Ale-Imran)	To be allotted	Dept.of Seerat Studies	3	Major
6.	II تاریخ اسلام Islamic History II	To be allotted	Dept. of Islamic Thought	3	Arts & Humanities
Total Credit Hours				18

Sr. No.	Courses	Code	Offered by	Credit Hrs.	Nature
1.	عقائداسلام The Islamic Beliefs	To be allotted	Dept. of Seerat Studies	3	Foundation
2.	فقہ السیرہ النبویہ Fiqh al-Sirat al-Nabawiyah	To be allotted	Dept. of Seerat Studies	3	Major
3.	مطالعہ متن حدیث I (صحیح بخاری بدء الوحی تا کتاب العلم، ابوداؤدکتاب الاداب ) Textual Study of Hadith1 (Sahih al-Bukhari, Badul-Wahi, up to Kitab al-Ilam, Abu Dawud Kitab al-Adab)	To be allotted	Hadith & Hadith Sciences	3	Major
4.	مطالعہ متن حدیث صحیح مسلم (کتاب الحج ، ذکر ، صفات المنافقین ، فتن ،زہد) Textual Study of Hadith, Sahih Muslim(Kitab-ul-Hajj, Zikr, sifaat ul munafiqeen, fitan, zuhd)	To be allotted	Dept. of Seerat Studies	3	Major
5.	مطالعہ قرآن حکیم ترجمہ و تفسیر (النساء؍المائدہ) Study of the Holy Quran Translation and Commentary (An-nisa / Al-ma’eda)	To be allotted	Dep. Of Seerat Studies	3	Major
Total Credit Hours				15

Sr. No.	Courses	Code	Offered by	Credit Hrs.	Nature
1	مطالعہ متن حدیث (جامع ترمذی و شمائل ترمذی ) (ابواب الطہارہ و الصلاۃ والشمائل) Textual Study of Hadith (Jamie Tirmidhi and Shamail Tirmidhi Abwaab Al-Taharah, salaah, shamail)	To be allotted	Dept. of Seerat Studies	3	Major
2	مطالعہ متن حدیث (سنن نسائی النکاح، الطلاق،بیعۃ،قضا ، ابن ماجہ کتاب السنہ ، الحدود، التجارات، الزھد) Textual Study of Hadith (sunan nasai, nikah, talaq, baya, qazaa, Ibn e Maaja, kitab al sunnah	To be allotted	Dept. of Seerat Studies	3	Major
3	القراءۃ الراشدہ Al-Qiraat al-Rashda	To be allotted	Dept. of Seerat Studies	3	Major
4	Any two courses from the list of Elective Courses			6	Elective
Total Credit Hours				15

Sr. No.	Courses	Code	Offered by	Credit Hrs.	Nature
1.	فلسفہ شریعت اسلامی (حجۃ اللہ البالغۃ،ابتداتا بحث ششم) Philosophy of Islamic Shariah (Hujjat ullah albalighah, Beginning to sixth Discussion)	To be allotted	Dept. of Seerat Studies	3	Major
2.	فقہ السنہ II (معاملات) Fiqh al-Sunnah II (Muamlaat)	To be allotted	Hadith & Hadith Sciences	3	Major
3.	فلسفہ و علم الکلام Philosophy and Ilm Al Kalam	To be allotted	Dept. of Islamic Thought	3	Major
4.	Research Project OR Two (2) courses of 3CHs: “Research Methodology” One course from the list of elective courses	To be allotted	Dept. of Seerat Studies	6	Major Elective
Total Credit Hours				15
Total Program Credit Hours				129

Elective / Major Courses:

Nature	Credit Hrs.	Offered by	Course Code	Subject Name	Sr. No.
Elective	03	Dept. of Hadith & Hadith sciences	To be allotted	قواعد و مصطلحات حدیث Rules and terminologies of Hadith	1.
Elective	03	Dept. of Seerat Studies	To be allotted	سیرت النبیﷺ کا موضوعاتی مطالعہ (سیاسی اور بین الاقوامی پہلو) Subjective Study of Seerat un Nabi (SAW) (Political and International Aspects)	2.
Elective	03	Dept. of Quran and Tafseer	To be allotted	علم التجوید Ilm Al Tajweed	3.
Elective	03		To be allotted	اصول تحقیق Principles of research	4.
Elective	03	Dept. of Seerat Studies	To be allotted	سیرت و مناقب صحابہ و اہل بیت رسول ﷺ Biography of Sahaba and Ahl-e-Bait e Rasool (SAW)	5.
Elective	03	Dept. of Islamic Thought	To be allotted	اخلاق و تصوف Ethics and Tasawwaf	6.

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Certificate Course “STUDY OF SEERAT AL-NABI ﷺ”

hs_editor — Wed, 05 Oct 2022 09:39:46 +0000

Certificate Course “STUDY OF SEERAT AL-NABI ﷺ” hs_editor Wed, 10/05/2022 - 14:39

Certificate Course “STUDY OF SEERAT AL-NABI ﷺ”

Introduction

Brief description covering the rationale and scope of the Course

There is a dire need to launch this course, as study of Seerat e Nabvi (SAW) is the basic need of every Muslim.
This course will provide them:
1. Theoretical and practical knowledge of seerah.
2. It will increase love of prophet (PBUH) in their hearts.
3. It will help in following the practical dimensions of seerah.

bjectives of the Course succinctly

As the course will be developed with specific objectives, the department is offering this with face to face and ODL mode, in this way the specific objectives are.

Provide them quality study of seerat.
Enhance students’ capacity of learning from Seerat e nabvi & make them a useful citizen of country.
To create love for Prophet in their hearts.
To help them to live according to the seerat and practice Seerah in different stages of life.

Eligibility Criteria

Literate

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STUDY OF SEERAT AL-NABI ﷺ” (Seerat Diploma Course)

hs_editor — Wed, 05 Oct 2022 09:38:34 +0000

STUDY OF SEERAT AL-NABI ﷺ” (Seerat Diploma Course) hs_editor Wed, 10/05/2022 - 14:38

STUDY OF SEERAT AL-NABI ﷺ” (Seerat Diploma Course)

Introduction

Brief description covering the rationale and scope of the Course

There is a dire need to launch this course, as study of Seerat e Nabvi (SAW) is the basic need of every Muslim.
This course will provide them:
1. Deep theoretical and practical knowledge of seerah.
2. It will increase love of prophet (PBUH) in their hearts.
3. It will help in practical dimensions of seerah.

Objectives of the Course succinctly

As the course will be developed with specific objectives, the department is offering this with face to face and ODL mode, in this way the specific objectives are:

Provide them quality deep study of seerat.
Enhance students’ capacity of learning from Seerat e nabvi & make them a useful citizen of country.
To create love for Prophet in their hearts.
To help them to live according to the seerat and practice Seerah in different stages of life.

Eligibility Criteria

Matric

Certificate of STUDY OF SEERAT AL-NABI ﷺ (certificate course) offered by Department of Seerat Studies AIOU

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Ph.D. Islamic Studies (specialization in Seerat Studies)

hs_editor — Wed, 05 Oct 2022 09:35:24 +0000

Ph.D. Islamic Studies (specialization in Seerat Studies) hs_editor Wed, 10/05/2022 - 14:35

Ph.D. Islamic Studies (specialization in Seerat Studies)

Eligibility Criteria

MPhil Islamic Studies or equivalent with 1^stdivision (60% marks) or an CGPA 3.0 out of 4.0

MS Islamic Studies or equivalent at least with 1^st division (60% marks) or a CGPA 3.0 out of 4.0

Departmental Test
Interview

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Courses offered		Offered by	International Credit Hours	AIOU Credit
	Applied Research in Islamic Studies	Seerat Studies	03	Half Credit
	Pre-Islam History and Civilization of Arab	Seerat Studies	03	Half Credit
	Geography of Seerah	Seerat Studies	03	Half Credit
	Seerah Sciences	Seerat Studies	03	Half Credit

Courses offered		Offered by	International Credit Hours	AIOU Credit
	Classical Trends of Seerah Writing	Seerat Studies	03	Half Credit
	Modern Trends of Seerah Writing	Seerat Studies	03	Half Credit
	Fiqh-al-Seerah	Seerat Studies	03	Half Credit
	Comparative trends in Seerah writing	Seerat Studies	03	Half Credit

Courses offered	International Credit Hours
Thesis	36

Courses offered	International Credit Hours
Thesis	36

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MPhil Islamic Studies (specialization in Seerat Studies)

hs_editor — Wed, 05 Oct 2022 09:33:44 +0000

MPhil Islamic Studies (specialization in Seerat Studies) hs_editor Wed, 10/05/2022 - 14:33

MPhil Islamic Studies (specialization in Seerat Studies)

Eligibility Criteria

1. BS four-year in Islamic Studies at least with second division or equivalent CGPA/GPA (124 credit hours from HEC recognized institution).

M.A Islamic Studies (Sixteen Years Education) or equivalent at least with second division or equivalent.

2. Departmental Test

3. Determination of eligibility as per BSAR’s Criteria, as per HEC/AIOU policy.

4. Interview

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Semester: 3
Semester: 4

Courses offered	Course Offered by Seerat Studies	International Credit Hours	AIOU Credit
1. Research Methodology	Seerat Studies	03	Half Credit
2. Principles and Methods of Historiography	Seerat Studies	03	Half Credit
3. Basic Sources of Islamic Sciences.(Methodological study)	Seerat Studies	03	Half Credit
4. Selected Textual Study of Seerah. (Methodological study)	Seerat Studies	03	Half Credit

Courses offered	Course Offered by Seerat Studies	International Credit Hours	AIOU Credit
1. Principles and Methods of Takhreej (Sources of Hadith and Seerah)	Seerat Studies	03	Half Credit
2. Study of Seerah and Orientalism	Seerat Studies	03	Half Credit
3. Subjective Study of new aspects of Seerah	Seerat Studies	03	Half Credit
4. Study of Modern Seerah Literature	Seerat Studies	03	Half Credit

Courses offered	International Credit Hours
Thesis	12

Courses offered	International Credit Hours
Thesis	12