All Courses
The Law of Tests and Trials (Sunan al-Ibtilaa’)
This course by Dr. Amjad Qourshah is an attempt towards answering one of the most important questions in our lives: Why do we face difficulties and hardships in our lives even though we believe in Allah and obey Him?
Understanding the Qur’an
Dr. Jasser Auda stresses that there is no other book in the world in which Allah is speaking. Even if you look at the books of the other originally heavenly religions in which there is a Prophet speaking. If you read the Bible, sometimes Jesus would say that God is saying this
Introduction to Islamic History
In this course, Dr. Jasser Auda introduces Islamic history based on the definition of Islam as the original disposition (fitrah) of all creation and the faith of all prophets, messengers and their followers from the time of Adam to the time of Muhammad
The Qur’anic Generation: Companions of the Prophet (S)
Dr. Khurram Khan follows the journey of many of the first generation of Companions (the Sahabah) and what their lives can teach us. Today, people are looking for role-models, and we have manufactured artificial superheroes and characters to fill this human desire.
Course Series: Philosophy and its History: A Critical Revisiting from the Perspective of Islamic Philosophy—Advanced Reflections
In this series, Dr. Ahmed Abdel Meguid gives a broad introduction to philosophical thinking and the main questions with which the four main domains of philosophy (epistemology, metaphysics, ethics and aesthetics) have been concerned from its early emergence in Greek antiquity to the present
Course Series: Islamic Philosophy and the Fundamental Concepts of Modern Thinking (Advanced)
In this series, Dr. Ahmed Abdel Meguid tackles Islamic philosophy and the fundamental concepts of modern thinking such as Freedom and Capitalism
Introduction to the Fiqh of Zakah
Dr. Jasser Auda takes you to explore a variety of topics, the knowledge of which is necessary for every Muslim male and female. Why do we study Fiqh, in general, and the Fiqh of Zakah, in particular, is going to be highlighted here.
Freedom from the Perspective of Islamic Philosophy: A Critical History of an Ambiguous Concept
Dr. Ahmed Abdel Meguid answers the question: what does Islam have to say about freedom and coercion? This course investigates possible answers to these questions and more.
Capitalism and Consumerism: A New Critique from the Perspective of Islamic Philosophy
This course by Dr. Ahmed Abdel Meguid lays special emphasis on how Islamic philosophy can offer new ways of reconstructing our social, familial and individual choices against the many impasses corporate capitalism forced upon us
Introduction to Islamic Philosophy?
Dr. Ahmed Abdel Meguid gives a broad introduction to philosophical thinking and what is meant by Islamic/Arabic Philosophy
Epistemology
Dr. Ahmed Abdel Meguid answers the following questions: what is knowledge? What is the difference between knowledge and belief? What are the sources of knowledge? And, how do we know?
Misconceptions about the Marriage of Aishah (RA)
Dr. Jamal Badawi refutes all allegations and clarifies all distortions about the Prophet’s marriage of Aishah (RA). Besides age, what are the requirements that should be considered for marriage?
Metaphysics
Dr. Ahmed Abdel Meguid reflects upon the following: What is Metaphysics or Ontology? Why was the question of being/existence considered the subject matter of first philosophy prima philosophia? What are the most important problems of ontology?
Objectives-oriented (Maqasidi) Thinking
In Islam, according to Dr. Jasser Auda, the heart can be examined as an apparatus with independent thinking. But how can the heart think, how can the thinking faculty of the heart be in harmony with nature?
Is Islam a Religion of Violence?
Dr. Jamal Badawi discusses the issue of whether there is any command in the Qur’an that allows Muslims to fight others on the sole grounds that they are not Muslim whether they are Jewish, Christians, pagans or idolaters?
Women and the Mosque
By design, this course by Dr. Jasser Auda delivers deep insight into Islam and women. The aim is to provide a holistic approach so we do justice to this topic and our women.
The History of Revivalists in Islam
Sh. Aboughoda will take you through this journey to learn about some of the most influential reformers throughout history. This includes King Nūr ad-Dīn Zinky, Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, Sheikh Abdul Hamid bin Badis
Misconceptions about the Prophet’s Marriages & Polygamy
According to Dr. Jamal Badawi, there are prevalent and widely-circulated misconceptions about the position of polygamy in Islam. Indeed, Islam does allow for the practice, but it is not the norm, rather monogamy is.
Misconceptions about Women in Islam
Dr. Jamal Badawi highlights the fact that Islam stresses the dignity of the human whether he or she is with faith or without faith; this dignity applies to women as much as it applies to men. All are given the divine breath
Social and Political Philosophy
Dr. Abdel Meguid tackles social and political philosophy and answers the following: What is civility and civil order? What is political philosophy? What is the essence of sovereignty?
Islamic Manners
Sh. Aboughoda stresses that interacting with others with good manners means to put them at ease the way that Islam recommends us to, doing so is not just an important part of our religion and lifestyle, but also makes our social life more pleasant.
How to Prepare Yourself for Marriage?
This course, by Dr. Abdalla Idris Ali, delves into the different practical and traditional considerations one should make before making the commitment to get married. The best way to prepare for marriage is to see
A Journey to God – Ibn Ata’s Words of Wisdom
With Dr. Jasser Auda, we embark on a spiritual journey to our Lord. Our teacher is a scholar who mastered the knowledge of the apparent and the knowledge of the soul. He is Ibn Ata, Master, Imam, and Shaykh Ibn Ata-Allah al-Sakandari