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Course Overview
Objectives:
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To produce critically thinking, pioneering Muslims.
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To facilitate an environment of debate and respectful discourse.
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To shape leaders, not followers.
Start date: Thurs 20th November (continuing every Thurs for 2 months)
Time: 6 - 8pm
50% off
At just £5 an hour for all Endorsed Institutes
(Code C250%)
Imam Umar Majeed
Key Information:
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It will be designed as a university module, with pre-reading, further reading and seminar-style delivery.
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Moreover, there will be an option to complete a 3,000-word essay on a topic within the curriculum, with the best submission receiving a full refund, and the top three being published on our Institute.
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Beyond this course, there will be a 1-Year Curriculum starting in January- further information soon!
Curriculum:
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Lesson 1: Epistemology and Etiquettes
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This seminar will discuss the nature of knowledge and its types.
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Further, it will use an epistemological taxonomy to prove the existence of God.
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Beyond this, it will prove the validity of Islam as a truth mechanism and a ‘way of life’.
Lesson 2: The Normative Tradition
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This class will cover the fundamental sciences which define the Islamic tradition.
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The human has three universal faculties: the Faculty of Action, the Faculty of Belief and the Faculty of Emotion.
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These correspond with three sciences of the Islamic tradition: Fiqh, Aqidah and Tasawuf, respectively.
Lesson 3: The Concept of Purification and Its Spiritual Ramifications
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Tahara, or purification, has two types.
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The first is External, which comprises of Ghusl (the major ritual ablution), Wudu (the minor ritual ablution) and Tayamum (the dry ablution).
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The second is Internal, which is concerned with cleansing the Soul from infamies.
Lesson 5: Tackling Controversies
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Postmodern, British society is tackled with controversies, disputes and debates, deriving from an ethos of ignorance.
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This lesson will attempt to deal with common controversial topics and provide the blueprints to navigate around them according to the Normative Tradition.
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Topics from both within the Muslim community and externally to it will be discussed, such as: Shirk (Polytheism), Bida (Innovations), Khuruj (political rebellion), and ‘Islamic secularism’.
Lesson 4: The Concept of Prayer and Its Spiritual Ramifications
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Salah, or prayer, is an obligation upon every capable Muslim, 5 times per day.
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This session will cover all elements of prayer, the Arabic passages and their meanings, the actions and their translations to the realm of spiritual discourse, and the legal rulings pertaining to prayer.
Lesson 6: Aqidah Tahawiya
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This lesson will cover a classic and widely accepted text in Islamic creed.
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This will provide the foundations for the science of Ilm Ul Kalam and the hermeneutic principles from which it derives.
Lesson 7: The Science of Hadith
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This seminar will cover the science of Hadith, its history, foundation, types, and application within the microcosm and the macrocosm.
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This will be contrasted with the Scientific Historical Theory and will explicate the tools of objectivity and critical analysis as pertinent to Ulum Ul Hadith.
Lesson 8: Living with the Quran
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This final seminar will provide the student with the fundamentals of living with the Quran.
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It will advise the student on a portion of the Quran to recite daily. Furthermore, it will cover key verses that are considered controversial and provide classical and contextual responses.
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Additionally, it will demonstrate the keys to becoming the ‘Sahibul Quran / A Companion of the Book’.
Assignments:
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The first is obligatory (group presentations) and the second is optional (an academic essay). More details have been attached below.
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Group Presentation:
You will be allocated a partner for this task, with whom you will make a PowerPoint presentation to share with the class. Every student must speak for 5 minutes. Below are some indicative options (though, if you agree upon an alternative topic, please let me know before beginning the research).
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The presentations will be on 13th November (6-8 pm).
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5 Possible Topics:
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A Comparison between the Four Schools of Sunni Fiqh
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A Comparison between the Three Schools of Sunni Aqida
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The reason for the abuse of Tasawuf as a science
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Fiqh beyond the Madhabs: Translation of Classical Works into the context of Modernity
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A study of the Human Soul: The paradigm of Egology
3000 Word Essay:
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The second assignment is optional. It includes completing a 3000-word
academic essay, with professional referencing (footnotes and bibliography). A marking criteria will also be published, elucidating further guidance.
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The best submission is rewarded with a complete refund of the Course Fees. All shortlisted essays will be published on our Institute @IslamicCurrentAffairs.
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Below are some indicative essay questions, though the student has the discretion to choose their own question, with prior consultation. Each student will get the opportunity to book a private meeting to discuss their essay plans and gain guidance on how to craft the essay.
The deadline for the essay is 30th November at 4 pm.
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5 Essay options:
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‘The Four Schools of Sunni Fiqh are outdated. Reform is required.’ Critically analyse this statement.
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Provide a balanced analysis of the hermeneutic procedures to understand the Attributes of God. Consider the mechanisms of Tafwid and Tawil.
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Why is classical pedagogy important in a time of postmodernity? Take into consideration the use of Artificial Intelligence and wide access to mass information.
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Analyse the role of the Prophet Muhammad as ‘a Mercy to all of the Universes’ (Quran). Consider the complete attributes which God perfected him with. ๏ทบ
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How does Islam holistically encapsulate life beyond mere ritualistic acts of piety?
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