What are the benefits of studying on the IOU?
• It provides a non-sectarian authentic – Qur’aan and Sunnah based understanding of Islamic teachings. • It clears up the misconceptions which have led some Muslims into extreme views involving violence and terrorism. • It gives those in various professions an Islamic perspective from which to practise their professions while maintaining Islamic values and limits. • It empowers Muslim women who rarely get the opportunity to study the religion in depth and to address the gender related issues. • It facilitates easy access to Islamic knowledge as all its courses are taught in English medium with the exception of Arabic. • It offers a structured course for the study of Arabic enabling students to master the basics of the Arabic language and preparing them to be efficient translators. • It focuses on a well-rounded program of study by integrating modern subjects like, management, economics, psychology, educational methodology, etc. all taught from a comparative perspective. • It is geared
