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Introduction to Muslim Philosophy

Philosophy (فلسفة)

Beginner

Philosophy, also known as ḥikma or ‘wisdom,’ is the systematic attempt to understand reality through a process of rational reflection and deduction. This module provides students with a historical background of the origins and development of philosophy in the Islamic world, central philosophical themes, and the prominent philosophers. It examines the impact that the translation of Greek philosophical texts into the Arabic language had on the development of philosophical ideas amongst Muslims.

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Introduction to Muslim Mysticism

Mysticism (عرفان)

Beginner

Islamic mysticism (ʿirfān) relies primarily on experiential knowledge to provide an understanding of God, the universe and the human being; and the relationship between them. This module introduces students to key historical figures and themes within the study of Islamic mysticism, familiarising them with not only the key concepts within the Islamic mystical discourse but also the foundational texts of Islamic spirituality as well as the different literary modes of expressing spiritual sentiment such as in poetry and art.

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Advanced Theology

Theology (كلام)

Advanced

This module explores the central themes of Muslim theological doctrine, including the arguments for the existence of God, debates over predestination and free will, theodicy, Prophethood, Imamology and eschatology. Students will primarily engage with ʿAllāma Ḥillī commentary Kashf al-Murād fī Sharḥ Tajrīd al-Iʿtiqād. The Shi’i position is contrasted with opinions of other Muslim theological schools in order to gain an appreciation of the diversity of thought within Muslim theology.

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Beginners Arabic: Level One

Arabic (عربى)

Beginner

This module introduces students to the basic structures of Arabic grammar, furnishes them with a range of vocabulary and teaches the different aspects of Arabic language patterns. By the end of this module, the student will have the ability to competently recognise and construct an array of sentences, which include interplays between a full scope of verbs, nouns and particles.

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Pre-Islamic History and History of Prophet Mohammad

History (تاريخ)

Beginner

This module critically examines the context in which Islam emerged and the impact that the development of the religion had on the Arabian Peninsula. It evaluates the economic, socio-political and moral norms in pre-Islamic Arabia, known as the period of Jāhiliyya, and thereafter provides a detailed study of the pivotal social and spiritual events during the lifetime of Prophet Mohammad. Students will gain an appreciation of the sources, methodology and approaches to the study of Islamic history.

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Hawza On Demand is an online platform that gives you a glimpse of the beginner and advanced level hawza studies taught at Al-Mahdi Institute. Taught by highly trained scholars, our courses combine the richness of Islamic tradition with the rigour of modern academia. Access core Islamic sciences including Arabic, Jurisprudence, Legal Theory, Theology, Philosophy and much more.