What You’ll Master

Develop critical skills in Islamic historical analysis

Political Theory

Study Andalusi approaches to Muslim governance and statecraft

Decline Analysis

Examine theories of civilizational decline with modern relevance

Historical Context

Connect al-Andalus to broader Islamic civilization

Critical Methods

Build frameworks for academic historical interpretation

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Meet Your Guide

Dr. Firas Alkhateeb

Full-time faculty member & Co chair of Humanities

He teaches courses in history, philosophy, and language at Darul Qasim College. He holds a PhD in Middle Eastern Studies from the University of Chicago, specializing in Islamic intellectual history, political theory, and Sufi philosophy. In addition to his academic training, he has studied Islamic sciences traditionally with scholars in Chicago and Istanbul. He is also the author of Lost Islamic History: Reclaiming Muslim Civilization from the Past.