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Bachelor of Islamic Studies (Arabic)

Level: Bachelors Degree(MNQF Level 7)
Duration: 3 years(6 Semesters)
Modes: Available Modes (Full-Time (Evening))

previous Intake: August Intake 2025
Campus: Male' (Full-Time (Evening))

Overview

The Bachelor of Islamic Studies is a comprehensive undergraduate program taught in Arabic language that provides students with a deep understanding of Islam, its teachings, history, and contemporary relevance. This course offers a multidisciplinary approach to Islamic studies, covering areas such as Islamic theology, Quranic studies, Islamic law, Islamic history, and the social, cultural, and political aspects of Muslim societies. Through critical analysis and scholarly exploration, students gain a solid foundation in Islamic knowledge and develop skills for engaging with the complexities of the Islamic tradition.

Entry Requirements

General Entry

i) A minimum of two (2) passes at the GCE 'A' Level or its equivalent examination including Islam and Three (3) passes at the GCE 'O' Level examination or its equivalent OR
ii) Shahadha Thaanaviyya OR
iii) MQA approved diploma or level 4 Certificate in a related field OR
iv) Completion of MNU certificate 4 Foundation Studies target program

General Notes

Entry requirements are indicative. Depending on the sequence and the number of applications received, all qualifying students may not gain entry.
Circumstances may require the University to defer or cancel some courses, especially when the minimum class size (10 for certificate & diploma courses, 15 for Degrees courses) is not achieved.
Passes at GCE OL/SSC and HSC is considered to be grades "C" or above and passes at GCE AL is considered to be the grades "E" or above.

Structure

Semester 1

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	ARA147 Standard Arabic I (CORE)	Standard Arabic I	Nil	24 Standard Arabic I (CORE) (24) (24)	2,160 2,160
CORE	ENG027 English for Further Studies (CORE)	English for Further Studies	Nil	12 English for Further Studies (CORE) (12) (12)	1,080 1,080
CORE	ISL111 Islamic Faith I (CORE)	Islamic Faith I	Nil	12 Islamic Faith I (CORE) (12) (12)	1,080 1,080
CORE	QUR105 Quran I (CORE)	Quran I	Nil	12 Quran I (CORE) (12) (12)	1,080 1,080
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	5,400 5,400

Semester 2

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	ARA149 Standard Arabic II (CORE)	Standard Arabic II	Standard Arabic I	24 Standard Arabic II (CORE) (24) (24)	2,160 2,160
CORE	ISL107 Figh of Worship I (CORE)	Figh of Worship I	Nil	12 Figh of Worship I (CORE) (12) (12)	1,080 1,080
CORE	ISL109 Biography of Prophets and Caliphs (CORE)	Biography of Prophets and Caliphs	Nil	12 Biography of Prophets and Caliphs (CORE) (12) (12)	1,080 1,080
CORE	QUR107 Quran II (CORE)	Quran II	Nil	12 Quran II (CORE) (12) (12)	1,080 1,080
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	5,400 5,400

Semester 3

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	ARA213 Standard Arabic III (CORE)	Standard Arabic III	Standard Arabic II	12 Standard Arabic III (CORE) (12) (12)	1,080 1,080
CORE	DHI105 Dhivehi Bas (CORE)	Dhivehi Bas	Nil	12 Dhivehi Bas (CORE) (12) (12)	1,080 1,080
CORE	DHI303 Research Methods (CORE)	Research Methods	Nil	15 Research Methods (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
CORE	ISL225 Figh of Family Institutions (CORE)	Figh of Family Institutions	Nil	12 Figh of Family Institutions (CORE) (12) (12)	1,080 1,080
CORE	QUR207 Quran III (CORE)	Quran III	Nil	12 Quran III (CORE) (12) (12)	1,080 1,080
Semester Total				Semester Total	63	5,670 5,670

Semester 4

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	ARA215 Standard Arabic IV (CORE)	Standard Arabic IV	Standard Arabic III	12 Standard Arabic IV (CORE) (12) (12)	1,080 1,080
CORE	CPT101 Computer Applications (CORE)	Computer Applications	Nil	15 Computer Applications (CORE) (15) (15)	1,725 1,725
CORE	ISL233 Islamic Inheritance (CORE)	Islamic Inheritance	Nil	12 Islamic Inheritance (CORE) (12) (12)	1,080 1,080
CORE	ISL333 Science of Quran (CORE)	Science of Quran	Nil	12 Science of Quran (CORE) (12) (12)	1,080 1,080
CORE	QUR209 Quran IV (CORE)	Quran IV	Nil	12 Quran IV (CORE) (12) (12)	1,080 1,080
Semester Total				Semester Total	63	6,045 6,045

Semester 5

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	ISL113 Figh of Worship II (CORE)	Figh of Worship II	Nil	12 Figh of Worship II (CORE) (12) (12)	1,080 1,080
CORE	ISL201 Analytic Exegesis (CORE)	Analytic Exegesis	Nil	12 Analytic Exegesis (CORE) (12) (12)	1,080 1,080
CORE	ISL219 Islamic Faith II (CORE)	Islamic Faith II	Nil	12 Islamic Faith II (CORE) (12) (12)	1,080 1,080
CORE	ISL221 Analytic Hadith (CORE)	Analytic Hadith	Nil	12 Analytic Hadith (CORE) (12) (12)	1,080 1,080
CORE	ISL315 Islamic Sects (CORE)	Islamic Sects	Nil	12 Islamic Sects (CORE) (12) (12)	1,080 1,080
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	5,400 5,400

Semester 6

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	ISL321 Figh of Transaction (CORE)	Figh of Transaction	Nil	12 Figh of Transaction (CORE) (12) (12)	1,080 1,080
CORE	ISL327 Islamic History (CORE)	Islamic History	Nil	12 Islamic History (CORE) (12) (12)	1,080 1,080
CORE	ISL329 Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence (CORE)	Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence	Nil	12 Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence (CORE) (12) (12)	1,080 1,080
CORE	ISL331 Science of Hadith I (CORE)	Science of Hadith I	Nil	12 Science of Hadith I (CORE) (12) (12)	1,080 1,080
CORE	ISL451 Thematic Study of Exegesis (CORE)	Thematic Study of Exegesis	Nil	12 Thematic Study of Exegesis (CORE) (12) (12)	1,080 1,080
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	5,400 5,400
Course Total				Course Total	366	33,315 33,315

Fees stated above are tuition fees for local students. Fees for international students is twice the stated fees. All fees are quoted in MVR.

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Careers

Islamic Educator Religious Advisor Researcher or Academic Community Outreach Coordinator