Session 1
Introduction to the subject
Prophetic prayers in relation to knowledge
The fruits of knowledge
The foundational hadith of Gabriel
The role of knowledge, submission and sincerity
Introduction to the text of ibn Ashir
The development of the Sunni creed
Introduction Imam Abul Hasan Al-Ash'ari
Sufism explained
Session 2
Recap of previous week
Introduction to the science of creed
Levels of sincerity
The relationship between knowledge and intellect
The role of rational conclusions
Defining rational conclusions
The types of rational conclusions
Using the intellect to interpret the signs in creation
Session 3
Introduction to discussing the attributes of Allah
The book of tawhid
The necessary attributes of Allah
The seven abstract attributes
The conceivable and inconceivable attributes of God
The rational proofs for Allah's existence
Session 4
Understanding the Messengers of Allah
The characteristics of the Messengers of Allah
The truthfulness of the Messengers
The miracles of the Messengers
Distinction between a Prophet and a Messenger
The intelligence of the Messengers
Session 5
Recap of previous sessions
Discussion of the miracles of the Messengers continued
The actions and obligations of Islam
Discussion on the Five Pillars of Islam
Understanding free will and the divine decree |
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