Sacred Footsteps Courses

This seminar dives into the rich tradition of Islamic historiography, examining how Muslim scholars recorded, preserved, and interpreted historical events. Using primary Islamic sources such as the Quran, Hadith, Sirah literature, and works of early historians like al-Tabari, al-Waqidi, al-Baladhuri and Ibn Khaldun, students explore the methodologies, themes, and purposes of Islamic historical writing from an Islamic perspective. By comparing Islamic historiographical approaches with other traditions, this course provides insight into the unique ways Muslims have understood history, time, and their role within it.