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The World Federation's 3rd CPD course - Aqaid (Islamic Theology) |
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Course Outline:
The World Federation's Islamic Education department, in conjunction with the Council of European Jamaats, is pleased to announce an exciting CPD (Continuous Personal Development) course on Aqaid (Islamic Theology). The course will be conducted by Sheikh Mohammed Ali Ismail . Topics likely to be covered are as follows:
1. Introduction: An Overview of Islamic Theology
a. Definition of Islamic Theology
b. Aqaid in Perspective
c. Ambit of Islamic Theology
d. Importance of Studying Islamic Theology
2. The Concept of God
a. Importance of Knowing God
b. Extent to Which We Can Know God
c. Knowing that Allah Exists: The Way of the Fitrah
d. Knowing that Allah Exists: The Way of the Intellect
e. Theoretical Tawhid
f. Practical Tawhid
g. Justice of God
3. The Concept of Divinely Appointed Guides
a. Prophethood i. The Need for Prophets
ii. Infallibility of Prophets iii. The Prophet of Islam (s)
b. Imamat
i. The Need for Imams
ii. Characteristics of Imams
iii. Imam Mahdi (a)
4. Eschatology (Ma’ad)
a. Proving the Existence of the Hereafter
b. Barzakh
This course is ideal for madrasah teachers and for anyone with an interest in furthering their educational and personal development.
Tutor profile:
After graduating with a BA in Law from Demontfort University in Leicester, Sheikh Mohammed Ali pursued his Islamic Studies in the holy city of Qum. He spent a total of 10 years in the holy city of Qum and successfully graduated this summer. He is currently pursuing his Post Graduate Certificate in Education in Portsmouth. Sheikh Mohammed Ali also delivers weekly classes and lectures at Wessex Jamaat.
Logistics:
The course will be fully residential and will commence at approximately 1800 on Friday 21 December 2007 and is due to finish at approximately 1700 on Sunday 23 December 2007 at the Latimer Conference Centre in Buckinghamshire. Participants will be expected to remain on site throughout the duration of the course.
Cost:
The costs are heavily subsidised. The cost of the course is only £75 per person based on two people sharing a room. The actual, non subsidised cost is £160. Applicants have the choice of paying £30 extra for a single occupancy.
All meals and refreshments are included.
How to apply:
To access the online application form click here
Deadline for applications is Wednesday 31 October 2007
For more information email
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