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YEAR G2 SUBJECTS
Aqida (G2): The Essentials of Creedal Theology
This year course in ‘Aqīdah (theology) starts with an introduction to ‘first principles’; these are the epistemic principles that inform various Islamic disciplines. In ‘Aqīdah they distinguish what must be considered a necessary point of creed from an optional one; and in law they help distinguish the lawful from the unlawful.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The particulars of Aqīdah will be studied by drawing on both the theological and spiritual traditions of Islam for each complements the other. The discipline of ‘Aqīdah provides theological frame works on how to think about God, His attributes and other related matters. The spiritual dimension gives the context in which those frames become relevant. The purpose is to bring together these two cognitive disciplines in a synthesized way, which leads to a realized connection with God and His creation.
By attending this course, students can expect to attain an understanding of Islam’s use of rational and metaphysical arguments which frame discussions like God’s existence, our existence and creation in an intelligible manner. By familiarizing and understanding these arguments, a believer is better positioned to become truly cognisant of the Prophetic ﷺ statement, when he was asked, ‘what is excellence (ihsān)?’ He ﷺ replied, ‘That you worship Allah as though you see Him and if you do not see Him know that He sees you’.
TEACHER
- Shaykh Thaqib Mehmood
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03.05.26
LONDON SHORT COURSE: Starts 1st June 2026. Registration for the new Mercitude short course is now open. Click on London Short Course for full course details and to register.
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03.04.26
LONDON ACADEMY: Term 3 starts Friday, 10th April 2026! View the timetable on our website.
03.04.26
Kids’ Academy: Registration for term 3, beginning on Saturday 25th April 2026, at Hazelwick School is open. Click on Kids’ Academy for full details and to register.
24.03.26
Q-WORKSHOP: Join a two-part taster for CEI students to deepen Qur’anic study & learn to engage with primary academic scholarship. Click for details and registration.
14.03.26
Q-SYMPOSIUM: Join us on Saturday, 18 April 2026: Registration for the new ‘Q-Symposium 2026’ day course is now open. Click on full course details and to register.
13.01.26
Q-REFLECT: Join us for the 2nd Q-Reflect at Waterstones, Central London, covering Sura Ash-Shu‘arā’ (The Poets) Q. 26:16–29. Wednesday 25th Mar 2026. Click on Q-Reflect for more details and registration.
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18.05.26
Q-RIDE: starts Saturday 25th of July 2026: Registration for ‘ Q-Ride ’ is now open. Click the register to sign up and join.
01.01.70
Q-RUN: starts Saturday 1st of August 2026 : Registration for ‘ Q-Run ’ is now open. Click the register to sign up and join.
15.05.26
Q-REFLECT: The next Q-Reflect at Waterstones (Piccadilly), Sura Al-Mu’minun (The Believers): In the Pursuit of Excellence is on Wednesday 10th June 2026. Click Q-Reflect for full details and to register.
03.05.26
LONDON SHORT COURSE: Starts 1st June 2026. Registration for the new Mercitude short course is now open. Click on London Short Course for full course details and to register.
07.04.26
Q-QUIZ: Starts 29.04.26: Registration for the ‘Q-Quiz’ is now open. Click on the Q-Institute Fundraising & Events for event details and to register.
03.04.26
LONDON ACADEMY: Term 3 starts Friday, 10th April 2026! View the timetable on our website.
03.04.26
Kids’ Academy: Registration for term 3, beginning on Saturday 25th April 2026, at Hazelwick School is open. Click on Kids’ Academy for full details and to register.
24.03.26
Q-WORKSHOP: Join a two-part taster for CEI students to deepen Qur’anic study & learn to engage with primary academic scholarship. Click for details and registration.
14.03.26
Q-SYMPOSIUM: Join us on Saturday, 18 April 2026: Registration for the new ‘Q-Symposium 2026’ day course is now open. Click on full course details and to register.
13.01.26
Q-REFLECT: Join us for the 2nd Q-Reflect at Waterstones, Central London, covering Sura Ash-Shu‘arā’ (The Poets) Q. 26:16–29. Wednesday 25th Mar 2026. Click on Q-Reflect for more details and registration.
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