YEAR A1 SUBJECTS

Aqida (A1): 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

FREQUENCY

See term dates & teaching schedule.

LONDON SHORT COURSE:

Starts 13.01.25: Registration for the new 'Road to Ramadan 2025' short course is now open, click on London Short Course for full course details and to register.

Q-SYMPOSIUM:

starts 12.01.25: Registration for the new ‘Q-Symposium 2025’ day course is now open, click on for full course details. Click on register to join.

KID’S ACADEMY:

Registration for term 2, beginning on 11th January 2025, at Hazelwick School is open. Click on Kids’ Academy for full details and to register.

Q-CONNECT:

The Next Session is 14 January 2025. We will continue on Juzz Amma, focusing on Suras al-Qadr (Q. 97) and al-Bayyina (Q. 98). Registration for this online Zoom course is open.

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