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MARS 106 will examine the history of al-Andalus, Muslim Iberia, from the initial conquest in the 2nd/8th century to the fall of the last Muslim polity in Granada in the 9th/15th century.
Develop critical skills in Islamic historical analysis
Study Andalusi approaches to Muslim governance and statecraft
Examine theories of civilizational decline with modern relevance
Connect al-Andalus to broader Islamic civilization
Build frameworks for academic historical interpretation
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Full-time faculty member & Co chair of Humanities, Darul Qasim College
Dr. Firas Alkhateeb teaches courses in history, philosophy, and language. 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.
Quality Islamic education for students worldwide
Discount in most countries outside of North America. Students are provided a code at the time of registration.
Uncover the rich legacy of Muslim Spain and develop critical frameworks for understanding Islamic history.
Registration opens June 28, 2025
If you miss a class you have one week to listen and view the recording via canvas.
MARS courses have been designed and scheduled with the international student in mind. Several courses have multiple time options to accommodate different global time zones for students living in the Middle East, South Asia, Africa, UK, and Turkey.
MARS courses are designed for the busy professional, student on the go, or even stay at home mom who is struggling to find an Islamic studies course that is manageable, but doesn’t compromise on content and quality of instruction. There is no homework. The average student will be committing about 2 hours per week.
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