In this course, students will cover the History of Islāmic theology. We will discuss how Islāmic thought evolved over the ages and how orthodoxy developed. This course will consist of both lectures and in-class discussions.
Topics:
- What is Islām
- Political Mess
- Compilations: Qur’ān and Ḥadīth
- Mu’tazilites
- ‘Asharites
- Avicenna
- Sūfism
- Allegory of the Cave
- Monotheism
- Prophethood
- Sharī‘ah
- What is Islām
- Ethics of a Scholar
- Who is a real Scholar
There are NO EXAMS for this course. All year-long courses get added to your ‘Alimiyyah Degree 8-year requirement.
Course information
Name of Course: The Evolution of Islamic Thought and Theology
Days and Timings:
- Sundays from 1 pm to 2 pm Mountain time.
Duration: One Year From January 2025 – December 2025
The first class is on January 5, 2025
