- Fees: $99 ($110 after Dec. 01, 2024)
- Prerequisites: MRF 101 or Audit Policy
- Instructor: Abdul Rahman Bashir
- Date: December 13, 14 and 15
- Timing: Fri (6:30pm-9:30pm), Sat (9:30am-5:30pm), Sun (3:00pm-5:30pm)
- Lunch provided
- Location: Plano Masjid - IACC (in-person and online)
NOTE:
A minimum of 70% attendance is needed for receiving credit, whether attending in-person or online. For online students, it’s required to have cameras activated and be prepared for active class participation during the designated class timings.
Seminar Description
In the famous hadith of Jibril, the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم was asked, “What is īmān?” He replied, “That you believe in Allah, His angels, His books, His messengers, the Last Day, and the divine decree – both good and evil.” In this seminar, students will learn the essential beliefs of Ahl al-Sunnah regarding these six articles of faith. Students will also explore some of the major differences between the various Islamic sects. Topics will include:
- Difference between īmān and islām
- Proofs of Allah’s existence
- The Necessary Attributes of Allah
- The Ambiguous Attributes & the Various Sects
- Categories of Tawḥīd
- Free Will & Divine Decree
- Theodicy: Why Does God Permit Evil?
- Necessary & Possible Attributes of Messengers
- Infallibility of Prophets
- Proofs of Prophethood of Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم
- Life in Barzakh
- Signs of the Day of Judgement
- Events of the Day of Judgement
Seminar Objectives
- To realize how little we know
- To appreciate the richness of the Islamic scholarly tradition
- To distinguish normative Islam from its aberrant interpretations
- To develop the ability to answer questions about Islam with clarity and accuracy
- To become inspired to practice Islam with conviction, sincerity, and excellence
Daily Schedule
| Day | Time | Session |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec. 13 | 6:30-7:25 pm | Session 1 |
| Fri, Dec. 13 | 7:25-7:30 pm | Break |
| Fri, Dec. 13 | 7:30-8:30 pm | Session 2 |
| Fri, Dec. 13 | 8:30-8:35 pm | Break |
| Fri, Dec. 13 | 8:35-9:30 pm | Session 3 |
| Sat, Dec. 14 | 9:30-10:25 | Session 1 |
| Sat, Dec. 14 | 10:25-10:35 | Break |
| Sat, Dec. 14 | 10:35-11:30 | Session 2 |
| Sat, Dec. 14 | 11:30-11:40 | Break |
| Sat, Dec. 14 | 11:40-12:30 | Session 3 |
| Sat, Dec. 14 | 12:30-12:40 | Break |
| Sat, Dec. 14 | 12:40-1:30 | Session 4 |
| Sat, Dec. 14 | 1:30-2:20 | Lunch + Zuhr |
| Sat, Dec. 14 | 2:20-3:10 | Session 5 |
| Sat, Dec. 14 | 3:10-3:15 | Break |
| Sat, Dec. 14 | 3:15-4:10 | Session 6 |
| Sat, Dec. 14 | 4:10-4:20 | Break |
| Sat, Dec. 14 | 5:10-5:30 | Session 7 |
| Sun, Dec. 15 | 3:00-3:30 | Session 1 |
| Sun, Dec. 15 | 3:30-3:35 | Break |
| Sun, Dec. 15 | 3:35-4:30 | Session 2 |
| Sun, Dec. 15 | 4:30-4:35 | Break |
| Sun, Dec. 15 | 4:35-5:30 | Session 3 |
- Fees: $99 ($110 after Dec. 01, 2024)
- Instructor: Abdul Rahman Bashir
- Prerequisites: MRF 101 or Audit Policy
- Date: December 13, 14 and 15
- Timing: Fri (6:30pm-9:30pm), Sat (9:30am-5:30pm), Sun (3:00pm-5:30pm)
- Lunch provided
- Location: Plano Masjid - IACC (in-person and online)
NOTE:
A minimum of 70% attendance is needed for receiving credit, whether attending in-person or online. For online students, it’s required to have cameras activated and be prepared for active class participation during the designated class timings.
In the famous hadith of Jibril, the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم was asked, “What is īmān?” He replied, “That you believe in
Allah, His angels, His books, His messengers, the Last Day, and the divine decree – both good and evil.” In this
seminar, students will learn the essential beliefs of Ahl al-Sunnah regarding these six articles of faith. Students will
also explore some of the major differences between the various Islamic sects.
Topics will include:
Topics will include:
- Difference between īmān and islām
- Proofs of Allah’s existence
- The Necessary Attributes of Allah
- The Ambiguous Attributes & the Various Sects
- Categories of Tawḥīd
- Free Will & Divine Decree
- Theodicy: Why Does God Permit Evil?
- Necessary & Possible Attributes of Messengers
- Infallibility of Prophets
- Proofs of Prophethood of Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم
- Life in Barzakh
- Signs of the Day of Judgement
- Events of the Day of Judgement
- To realize how little we know
- To appreciate the richness of the Islamic scholarly tradition
- To distinguish normative Islam from its aberrant interpretations
- To develop the ability to answer questions about Islam with clarity and accuracy
- To become inspired to practice Islam with conviction, sincerity, and excellence
| Day | Time | Session |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec. 13 | 6:30-7:25 pm | Session 1 |
| Fri, Dec. 13 | 7:25-7:30 pm | Break |
| Fri, Dec. 13 | 7:30-8:30 pm | Session 2 |
| Fri, Dec. 13 | 8:30-8:35 pm | Break |
| Fri, Dec. 13 | 8:35-9:30 pm | Session 3 |
| Sat, Dec. 14 | 9:30-10:25 | Session 1 |
| Sat, Dec. 14 | 10:25-10:35 | Break |
| Sat, Dec. 14 | 10:35-11:30 | Session 2 |
| Sat, Dec. 14 | 11:30-11:40 | Break |
| Sat, Dec. 14 | 11:40-12:30 | Session 3 |
| Sat, Dec. 14 | 12:30-12:40 | Break |
| Sat, Dec. 14 | 12:40-1:30 | Session 4 |
| Sat, Dec. 14 | 1:30-2:20 | Lunch + Zuhr |
| Sat, Dec. 14 | 2:20-3:10 | Session 5 |
| Sat, Dec. 14 | 3:10-3:15 | Break |
| Sat, Dec. 14 | 3:15-4:10 | Session 6 |
| Sat, Dec. 14 | 4:10-4:20 | Break |
| Sat, Dec. 14 | 5:10-5:30 | Session 7 |
| Sun, Dec. 15 | 3:00-3:30 | Session 1 |
| Sun, Dec. 15 | 3:30-3:35 | Break |
| Sun, Dec. 15 | 3:35-4:30 | Session 2 |
| Sun, Dec. 15 | 4:30-4:35 | Break |
| Sun, Dec. 15 | 4:35-5:30 | Session 3 |
