If you want to excel in the science of Islamic Belief, this is your starting point. This course serves as an overview and introduction to the science of Islamic Belief. It is based on the short primer Durus al-Tawhid (Lessons in Islamic Belief) written by one of the greatest scholars in recent history, Habib Muhammad bin Salim bin Hafidh.
Take this course to understand the foundational terms and concepts that more advanced Islamic Theology is based on. You will learn the deeper meanings of verses in the Quran regarding Allah Most High, His attributes, His messengers, and the unseen. The knowledge that you will learn in this course will increase your certainty. It is also a stepping stone needed to understand Islamic Theology at a higher level.
- Teacher: Ustadh Omar Popal
“Lessons in Islamic Belief” or Durus al-Tawhid is a short primer in the science of Islamic Belief. The author is the prolific scholar and caller to Allah’s way, Habib Muhammad bin Salim bin Hafidh. The uniqueness of this text is that not only is it short and concise but it contains knowledge that other texts do not include at this level such as a discussion on the judgments of the intellect and textual proofs regarding the attributes of Allah Most High. This text is studied in the Hadramawt region of south Yemen as an introduction to the broader subject of Islamic Theology. This text is best studied before more famous primary texts like Kharida al-Bahiyya and Jawhara al-Tawhid.
- This course is for teenagers and adults.
- It is particularly beneficial for all Muslims and beginning students of knowledge.
- This course can also be taken by anyone who is interested in learning more about Islamic Beliefs and their proof.
- No prerequisites are required to successfully complete this course.
- Understand and learn the foundational terms and concepts in the science of Islamic Belief.
- Analyze the textual and rational proofs for the attributes of Allah Most High.
- Memorize the attributes of Allah Most High and His messengers along with their related verses in the Quran.
- Appreciate the scholarship behind the broader Science of Islamic theology.
- Increase in the certainty of their Creator and the religion as a whole.
Some wonder why we suffer. Others ask about the problem of Evil. What if the actual problem is thinking that suffering is evil? A simple shift in perspective can change our understanding completely. This shift in perspective is explained beautifully by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani and Shaykh Hamza Karamali in this course as they reveal what most consider to be mere coal to be the source of a sparkling diamond.
In this course, you will first learn that the purpose of life, the universe, and everything is for us to be tested. This test is geared towards showing who is the best in deeds and conduct, despite being in difficulty.
Next, you will see that the only problem is in thinking there is a problem of evil. Once the realization of the Afterlife and its tremendous, everlasting rewards comes responding positively to trials becomes easier.
The final element of this course covers how to respond positively to trials, and a comprehensive Q&A session.
- Teacher: Shaykh Hamza Karamali
- Teacher: Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Understand the wisdom behind suffering in this world.
- Gain the correct perspective on the “problem of evil.”
- Learn the purpose of life.
- Understand how to respond positively to trials and tribulations.
Belief in Allah is not a mere choice, but rather it is an urgent human need. It is incumbent upon every Muslim to not only understand what we believe but also why we believe. By understanding why we believe what we believe, our conviction increases, and we inoculate ourselves against doubts and false ideologies that may creep into our lives. Firm belief also equips us to call others to Allah.
This course provides the student with a foundational understanding of Islamic theology and how it relates to the existence of God. Among the issues addressed in this course are ways to nurture faith and the problem of evil.
Shaykh Faraz and Ustadh Amjad provide us with the keys to faith in an age of doubt, and the answer to the question, “Why Allah?”
- Teacher: Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
- Teacher: Ustadh Amjad Tarsin
- This course is for students of all ages.
- It is particularly beneficial for college or university students.
- This course can also be taken by anyone who is interested in learning the foundations of our faith in God.
- It is an On-Demand course. Students do not need any prerequisites to complete this course.
- Describe what it means to believe in Allah.
- Understand the keys to nurturing faith.
- Understand the implications of Allah being the most merciful.
- Understand how Muslims address the problem of evil.
