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The contributions of some selected Muslim sages to the world’s civilization

Subject : Islamic Religious Studies

Class : SS 3

Term : Second Term

Week : Week 3

Topic : The contributions of some selected Muslim sages to the world’s civilization :

  • Ibn RUSHd (1126 – 1198 C. E.)
  • Ibn Khaldun (1332 – 1406 C. E.)

 

Behavioural Objectives:

  • Students will be able to identify the significant contributions of Ibn Rushd and Ibn Khaldun to the world’s civilization.
  • Students will be able to analyze the impact of the works of Ibn Rushd and Ibn Khaldun on various fields.
  • Students will be able to appreciate the role of Muslim sages in shaping the modern world.

 

 

Learning Materials:

  • Copies of the biography of Ibn Rushd and Ibn Khaldun.
  • Whiteboard and markers.
  • Textbook with review questions and application exercises.

 

Content :

Ibn Rushd (1126-1198 C.E.), also known as Averroes, was a philosopher and jurist from Andalusia (modern-day Spain) who made significant contributions to the fields of medicine, philosophy, and law. Ibn Rushd was one of the greatest Islamic philosophers of his time, and his works were highly regarded in both the Islamic and European worlds.

One of Ibn Rushd’s most important contributions was his commentary on Aristotle’s works, which helped to reintroduce Aristotelian philosophy to the Western world during the European Renaissance. His commentary on Aristotle’s works was highly regarded by scholars in Europe, and it had a major impact on the development of European philosophy and science.

Ibn Rushd’s work also had a significant impact on the field of medicine. His medical writings, which were based on the works of ancient Greek and Roman physicians, were used as a standard reference in Europe for centuries. His contributions to the field of law were also notable. He wrote a number of legal treatises that were highly regarded by both Muslim and European scholars.

Ibn Khaldun (1332-1406 C.E.) was a historian, philosopher, and scholar from North Africa who made important contributions to the fields of history, sociology, and economics. Ibn Khaldun is regarded as one of the greatest Muslim scholars of all time, and his works had a major impact on the development of these fields.

One of Ibn Khaldun’s most important contributions was his theory of social development, which he outlined in his book, the Muqaddimah. In this book, he argued that societies go through cycles of growth and decline, and that these cycles are influenced by factors such as climate, geography, and social organization. This theory had a significant impact on the development of the social sciences, including sociology and anthropology.

Ibn Khaldun’s work also had a significant impact on the field of economics. He believed that economic prosperity was closely tied to social organization and that economic growth was dependent on factors such as government policies and technological advancements. His theories on economics and social development were highly influential in the Islamic world, and they continue to be studied and applied in contemporary times.

Please note that , Ibn Rushd and Ibn Khaldun were two Muslim sages who made significant contributions to the world’s civilization. Their works had a major impact on the development of philosophy, science, medicine, law, history, sociology, and economics. Their contributions are still highly regarded today, and their legacies continue to influence and inspire scholars around the world

 

Evaluation

  1. Who was Ibn Rushd? a. A philosopher and jurist from Andalusia b. A historian and scholar from North Africa c. A poet and mystic from Persia d. A mathematician and astronomer from Egypt
  2. What is one of Ibn Rushd’s most important contributions? a. His theory of social development b. His commentary on Aristotle’s works c. His work on medical ethics d. His contributions to Islamic jurisprudence
  3. What impact did Ibn Rushd’s commentary on Aristotle’s works have on the European Renaissance? a. It helped to reintroduce Aristotelian philosophy to the Western world. b. It led to the development of modern medicine. c. It inspired the European Reformation. d. It had no impact on the European Renaissance.
  4. What field did Ibn Khaldun make significant contributions to? a. Sociology b. Medicine c. Astronomy d. Linguistics
  5. What is Ibn Khaldun’s theory of social development? a. Societies go through cycles of growth and decline. b. Society is based on divine order. c. Social development is determined by geography. d. Society is in a constant state of conflict.
  6. What impact did Ibn Khaldun’s theory of social development have on the social sciences? a. It had no impact. b. It inspired the development of sociology and anthropology. c. It led to the discovery of new planets. d. It led to the development of new medicines.
  7. What did Ibn Rushd believe about the relationship between reason and faith? a. Reason and faith were incompatible. b. Reason should be used to understand faith. c. Faith should be used to understand reason. d. Reason and faith were equally important.
  8. What field did Ibn Rushd make contributions to? a. Medicine b. Law c. Philosophy d. All of the above
  9. What did Ibn Khaldun believe about the relationship between government and economics? a. Government policies had no impact on the economy. b. Economic growth was dependent on government policies. c. Economic growth was dependent on geography. d. Government policies had a negative impact on the economy.
  10. What is one of Ibn Khaldun’s most important works? a. The Muqaddimah b. The Alhambra Decree c. The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam d. The Canon of Medicine

Lesson Presentation

Revision

Procedure:

  1. Introduction (10 minutes):
  • Greet the students and introduce the topic.
  • Explain the importance of studying the contributions of Muslim sages to the world’s civilization.
  • Ask the students what they know about Ibn Rushd and Ibn Khaldun.
  1. Biography of Ibn Rushd (20 minutes):
  • Provide the students with copies of the biography of Ibn Rushd.
  • Ask the students to read the biography silently and then identify the significant contributions of Ibn Rushd to the world’s civilization.
  • Clarify any misunderstandings and answer any questions.
  1. Biography of Ibn Khaldun (20 minutes):
  • Provide the students with copies of the biography of Ibn Khaldun.
  • Ask the students to read the biography silently and then identify the significant contributions of Ibn Khaldun to the world’s civilization.
  • Clarify any misunderstandings and answer any questions.
  1. Analysis of impact (20 minutes):
  • Divide the class into small groups and ask each group to analyze the impact of the works of Ibn Rushd and Ibn Khaldun on various fields, such as philosophy, medicine, law, sociology, and economics.
  • Ask each group to present their findings to the class.
  1. Application to contemporary issues (20 minutes):
  • Ask the students to identify contemporary issues that are related to the contributions of Ibn Rushd and Ibn Khaldun.
  • Divide the class into small groups and ask each group to come up with a practical application of the contributions of Ibn Rushd and Ibn Khaldun to address these issues.
  • Ask each group to present their ideas to the class.
  1. Review (10 minutes):
  • Provide the students with review questions and application exercises on the contributions of Ibn Rushd and Ibn Khaldun.
  • Ask the students to complete the review questions and application exercises individually or in pairs.
  • Go over the answers and clarify any misunderstandings.
  1. Conclusion (10 minutes):
  • Summarize the key points of the lesson.
  • Emphasize the importance of studying the contributions of Muslim sages to the world’s civilization.
  • Encourage the students to continue studying and applying the works of Muslim sages in their daily lives.

Assessment:

  • Review questions and application exercises.
  • Class participation in the discussion and group activities

Weekly Assessment /Test 

  1. Who was Ibn Rushd?
  2. What did Ibn Rushd contribute to the world’s civilization?
  3. What is one of Ibn Rushd’s most important works?
  4. Who was Ibn Khaldun?
  5. What did Ibn Khaldun contribute to the world’s civilization?
  6. What is one of Ibn Khaldun’s most important works?
  7. What field did Ibn Rushd make contributions to?
  8. What field did Ibn Khaldun make contributions to?
  9. Why is it important to study the contributions of Muslim sages to the world’s civilization?
  10. Can you name one way in which the contributions of Ibn Rushd and Ibn Khaldun are still relevant today?

 

 

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