Wednesday July 22, 2020

Review of the importance and centrality of the science of 'Aqida (theology), and why it is essential to learn and understand our beliefs as Muslims. 

Review of the ten foundations of the science of theology.

Lines 1-6 of the poem: the basmallah, opening du'a, and the first obligation upon every legally accountable person.

Sunday July 26, 2020

Review of the 'Four Objectives of the Quran' as elucidated by Imam Ibn Juzay al-Kalbi and the ten foundations of the science of Tafsir. 

  - The broad sciences derived from the Quran  - The specific sciences derived from the Quran  - The values of narratives in the Quran

Wednesday July 8, 2020

Introduction to the science of 'Aqida (Theology). The ten foundations of the science of Theology.

Sunday July 19, 2020

Overview of the science of Tafsir. The Overarching Objectives of the Studying Quran and the ten foundations of the science of Tafsir.

Objectives1. Instruction (Theology, Purpose - world view)2. Guidance (Promises and threats, Targhib wa Tarhib, Universal Principles, Stories with morals and principles)3. I'jaz (Inimitability - transcends time and place)4. Legal Rulings - actions of Mukallaf (Counsels and Orders, Stipulative rulings/worship and interactions)

Ten Foundations of the Study of Sciences of Islam1. Definition2. Subject3. Fruit4. Relation5. Virtue6. Founder7. Name8. Source9. Ruling (of the lawgiver)10. Issues