Aqeedah 201 - Defending Orthodoxy

Our second Aqeedah course, continuing our study of Aqīda al-Safārīnīyah. This is a concise and profound creed text that outlines the beliefs of Ahl al-Sunnah wa-l-Jamāʿa. The course is based off of a translation and commentary written by Dr. Zohair Abdul Rahman and Dr. Nazir Khan entitled, God and Creed in the Modern World: A Commentary on ʿAqīda al-Safārīnīyah.

Why Choose This Course?

• Structured Learning: Explore the timeless beliefs of the “saved sect” (Ahl al-Firqah al-Marḍiyyah).
• Expert Guidance: Benefit from contemporary scholarly teachings directly from the author of the commentary
• ‘Ijaza certification: continue with further courses to work toward an Ijaza in Islamic theology.
• Full access to previous AQD courses: Get exclusive access to our five AQD-101 (Foundations of Islamic Belief) class recordings.
  

Key Details:

Flexible Delivery - Classes will be held in person one Saturday each month at the Brisbane Madina Centre, from 10AM - 2PM. Classes will also be streamed and recorded for online students.

AQD-201 Curriculum

1) Attributes ascribed to God by the leaders of the salaf, the scholars of tradition, as opposed to the later scholars and people of kalam

2) Concerning the difference of opinion regarding the validity of blind faith

3) Concerning the created actions

4) Concerning Divine Providence

5) Concerning the rulings and discourse on Faith and what relates to it

6) Concerning Divine Decree and Determination

7) Concerning sins and what relates to it

8) Concerning those whose return to Islam was claimed to be invalid from the groups of misguidance, heresy, and deviance

AQD-101 Curriculum

1) Introduction to Islamic Theology

• The Relevance of Islamic Theology in the Modern World
• Understanding the Basics: What is Islam?
• The Modern Decline of Religion
• Why Study Islamic Theology
• Dealing with Differences of Opinion

2) The Historical Evolution of Theology

• The History of Islamic Theology
• Disputes Which Arose in Early Islamic History
• Historical Background to Later Theological Debates

3) Introduction to Imam al-Safārīnī and His Creed

• Biography of Imam al-Safārīnī
• Prelude to the Creed
• Introduction to the Creed
  
  

4) Core Theological Concepts

• Chapter 1.1: Concerning Knowledge of God and What Relates to It
• Chapter 1.2: Concerning the Holy Qur’an