The Distinctive Features and Characteristics of the Sīrah Course by Muftī Muṣtafā ʻAzīz: An Introductory and Analytical Study

سیرت کورس از مفتی مصطفیٰ عزیز کےخصائص وامتیازات: تعارفی وتجزیاتی مطالعہ

Abstract

The book "Sīrah Course" compiled by Muftī Muṣtafā ʻAzīz is a comprehensive curriculum covering various aspects of the Sīrat-e-Ṭayyaba, divided into 30 lessons. This curriculum is organized with teaching and administrative instructions to make the study of the Sīrat-e-Nabvī (ﷺ) easy and effective. The course includes a summary of each lesson, thematic division, and explanatory points, to help readers better understand the important subjects of the Sīrat. The course covers topics such as the religious benefits of the Sīrat-e-Nabvī (ﷺ), routines of life, expeditions, miracles, and daily habits. In addition, the incidents of the Sīrat are presented in an authentic manner with Qur’ānic references. Geographical maps, test exercises, and teaching materials are included for the convenience of students. Two support booklets have also been prepared along with the course. "Khulasa Sīrat Course" the forty-page booklet provides a brief overview of the Sīrat-e-Ṭayyaba. " Sīrat Course Questions and Answers" The different periods of the Sīrat have been arranged in the form of quizzes, which makes it easier for students to prepare for exams. Also, slides decorated with maps and important points have been prepared along with the course, with the help of which the essence of the Sīrat can be presented easily on a projector. In addition, to make the course more accessible and easier to use, a mobile and web application and a learning management system (LMS) have been introduced on the website, with the help of which one can gain knowledge about the Sīrat-e-Ṭayyaba in the form of a certificate course while sitting at home. The main features of the course include presenting the Sīrat in the light of the Qur’ān, providing teaching instructions, and explaining information related to the Sīrat in a concise and comprehensive manner. This course has been included in the curricula of educational institutions and has been translated into different languages, making it popular worldwide.