on-demand course

Introduction to Maturidi Creed

Covers the text Al-Aqaaid Al-Nasafiyyah
Format

On-Demand
& Self-Paced

Starting date

Accessible 
Anytime

Duration

18 Hours

Price

$39

About the course

This course is an introduction to the credal methodology of the Maturidi school. Students will study Islamic creed presented by the Maturidi school as well as the structure of Maturidi texts, covered in the text, Al-Aqaaid Al-Nasafiyyah by Imam Umar bin Muhammad Al-Nasafi. This course will also address additional contemporary scientific philosophical arguments leveled against belief in God, such as the problem of evil, evolution, naturalism, etc. Students will also further their understanding of the science of Kalam through the supplemental reading of Imam Al-Taftazani’s commentary.

Course Material

Course videos available 24/7. 

Effort

This course is self-paced. We recommend spending 3-5 hours per week on each course

Discussions

Opportunities for collaboration with fellow students both during and after your courses.
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Learning Outcomes

  • Gain an introduction to ‘Ilm ul-Kalam, how it came about, and how it is used
  • Understanding the methodology of the Maturidi school as opposed to positions of Sunni schools and other sects
  • Understanding rebuttals for the philosophers of science

Course Lessons

Faculty Author

Ustadh Asad Khan

Ustadh Hafiz Asad Khan has a Bachelors in Economics and is a graduate of the Madina Institute’s 1-Year Intensive Associate’s Degree Program in Islamic & Arabic Studies. Following graduation from the program, he continued his studies in the sciences of Hadith, Usul al-Fiqh and Aqidah under the supervision of Shaykh Muhammad al-Ninowy with the focus of his study and research being the science of Aqidah, the paradigm of Ashari and Maturidi thinking, and the possible contemporary application of their ideas to respond to modern challenges. He is currently serving as the executive director at Madina Institute in Atlanta, Georgia.

  • Who can Enroll

    • Anyone looking to understand the Islamic creed according to the Maturidi school of thought

  • What you'll Earn

    Course attendance certificate from Madina Institute

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