
Explore Islamic aqidah through an overview of al-jarida al bahia, detailing tawhid, the creed, rational arguments for Allah's existence, and the path from scratch to deeper study toward nubuwwat.
Accountable individuals must know Allah, a wajib duty grounded in revelation, not mere reason, amid debates on taqlid, dalil, and proofs for God’s existence through the world’s bodies and accidents.
Present al-hadith, arguing that the world is emergent and contingent. Show that every emergent needs a doer, pointing to the necessary being, Allah.
Examine the negating attributes of Allah (sifaat al-salbiyyah) with circle and infinite regress proofs, then analyze al-wujud and the five privative and seven meaning attributes.
Explore the oneness of God and the free-will and occasionalism debate, showing that Allah does the actions while humans possess an emergent kasb power, with Ash'ari and Maturidi perspectives.
Examine Allah's incorporeality and immutability, proving he is not a body. Explore the five negative attributes—oneness, beginninglessness, endlessness, independence, and uniqueness—and how they define divine essence.
Examine the seven meaning attributes of Allah in part 1: power, will, knowledge, life, hearing, seeing, and speech.
join us in this insightful journey into Islamic Theology with our course, «Exploring Islamic Theology: A Study of Al-Kharidah Al-Bahiyyah.»
These enlightening lectures, originally delivered via Zoom to our dedicated students, delve into the profound philosophical and theological insights encapsulated within the esteemed work of Imam Al-Dardir.
Course Content:
Rational Judgement: Explore the principles of rational judgment, examining the logical foundations that underpin Islamic theological discourse.
The Existence of God: Delve into classical arguments for the existence of God and engage in critical analysis of theological proofs.
The Negated Attributes and Causality: Investigate the concept of privative attributes and causality, unraveling their significance in understanding divine attributes.
The Attributes of Meaning: Examine the attributes of meaning attributed to Allah, exploring their implications for understanding divine nature and essence.
That Which is Impossible for Allah: Discuss limitations and impossibilities within the realm of divine attributes.
That Which is Possible for Allah: Explore the concept of divine possibility, contemplating the expansive nature of divine attributes.
Seeing Allah: Reflect on theological perspectives regarding the vision of Allah.
Prophethood: Analyze the institution of prophethood in Islamic theology, examining the role of prophets as bearers of divine message.
Revelation: Explore the concept of revelation in Islam, unraveling the mechanisms through which divine guidance is communicated to humanity.
Course Features:
Engaging lectures originally conducted via Zoom, now accessible to all.
In-depth discussions and critical analysis of key theological concepts.
Interactive sessions to foster active participation and exploration of diverse perspectives.
Access to supplementary resources and recommended readings for further exploration.
Join us as we navigate the rich tapestry of Islamic theology and deepen our understanding of profound philosophical insights. Enroll today to embark on a transformative journey of intellectual discovery!"