Monthly Topics:

July:

• 5 Region and Regional Treatment
• The Philosophy of Classical Medicine: Allah, Opposites, 5 Elements

August:

• Mind and Body Treatment
• The 4 Seasons
• The 3 Realms: Samā’ – Ruḥ, Arḍ – Jism, Baynahumā – Rizq

September:

• The 5 Principles of Treatment
• The 5 Organs and the Body

October:

• Seasonal Treatment
• The 6 Layers and the Government of the Body

November:

• Identifying the Acu Points
• The Cosmic 5 Hosts and Guests and Climactic 6 Hosts and Guests

December:

• Needling
• Causes of Illness and Influences

January:

• Hijamah
• The Winds and the Shaytanic Obstructions

February:

• Flavours and Herbs
• Emotions

March:

• Moxa
• Diagnosis Methods: Posture, and Pulse

April:

• Guiding and Pulling
• Facial, Body, and Dreams Diagnosis

May:

• Massage
• Treating the Ruh

June:

• Conclusion

Key Learning Areas:

• History of Medicine: Origins and development.
• Supplementary Books and Readings: Complementary texts.
• Comparative Analysis: Differences between Nei Jing and Islamic teachings.
• Lifestyle: Living in accordance with nature.
• Medical Philosophy: Opposition, three powers, four images, five phases, six climates.
• Nature and Therapy: Five motions, six climates, seasonal/daily influences.
• Ruh (Soul) and Essence: Spiritual and essential aspects.
• Patterns and Divisions: Directional, vessel, division, sinew, and skin patterns.
• Circulations: Evil (Shaytan) and good within the body.
• Causes of Illness: Climate, emotions, lifestyle, obstructions.
• Diagnosis: Pulse taking, channel observation, palpation, 25 types of people.
• Treatment and Needling Principles: Acupuncture and other modalities.

Competencies:

• Master foundational concepts of classical medicine.
• Recognize interplay between Classical Medicine and Islamic Scripture.
• Apply classical teachings to clinical situations.
• Describe and evaluate patient presentations using classical and Islamic concepts.
• Identify similarities and differences between classical medicine and Islamic teachings.

Grading and Assessment:

• Practical application through homework and participation.
• Minimum six case studies for graduation.

Diploma: Critical Loyalty Diploma of Classical Medicine and Holistic Health (Hakīm degree). Graduates also earn the distinction of Critical Loyalty Certified Holistic Health Coaches.

Course information

Name of Course: Introduction to Classical Medicine

Days and Timings: Sundays, 9 am-10 am Mountain Standard Time

Duration: One Year From July 2024 to June 2025