Islamic Studies
Aqeedah
The Aqeedah course is not just an introduction to Islamic belief. It is a thrilling journey into the unseen, the eternal, and the deeply personal.
The Aqeedah course is not just an introduction to Islamic belief. It is a thrilling journey into the unseen, the eternal, and the deeply personal. Across ten dynamic levels, students will explore the foundational truths that define a Muslim’s worldview: belief in Allah, angels, divine books, prophets, the Day of Judgment, and destiny.
This course doesn't just teach you facts: it invites you to wrestle with doubt, reflect on your soul’s origin, and discover the clarity that only tawheed (oneness of God) can bring. Students will examine not only what Muslims believe, but how these beliefs reshape identity, behavior, and destiny.
Whether you’re young and curious or older and seeking certainty, this course brings theology to life through storytelling, reflective activities, real-world parallels, and timeless wisdom. Prepare to uncover your place in the universe, and your role in Allah’s divine story.
Outline: the course plan comes from our founder's curriculum, and lessons are being written and reviewed. Module, unit, and lesson titles appear here once scholars have reviewed a level.
Levels
Level 1: Introduction to Aqeedah
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Level 1 of Aqeedah serves as an introduction to Islamic theology, focusing on the core foundations of faith (Iman). Students will explore the six pillars of Iman, the concept of Tawheed (the oneness of Allah), the role of Prophets and revelation, and the afterlife.
5 modules, 25 units, 50 lesson titles planned. 5 units are held for review.
Level 2: Strengthening Faith & Recognizing False Beliefs
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Building on Level 1, students come to know Allah through His Beautiful Names, learn about the angels and the unseen world, and learn to protect their faith from shirk, magic, and superstition.
5 modules, 25 units, 48 lesson titles planned. 7 units are held for review.
Level 3: Advanced Understanding of Tawheed and Its Application
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Students deepen their understanding of tawheed, the oneness of Allah, through one common way scholars explain it: Allah alone is Lord and Creator, Allah alone is worshipped, and Allah is known by His Names and Attributes.
5 modules, 25 units, 50 lesson titles planned. 3 units are held for review.
Level 4: Recognizing and Avoiding False Beliefs
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Students learn to hold firmly to sound belief: why Muslims follow the Sunnah, how to tell a healthy difference of opinion from harmful division, how faith and reason work together, and how to stay steady amid modern doubts.
5 modules, 26 units, 50 lesson titles planned. 10 units are held for review.
Level 5: The Role of Qadr (Divine Decree) in a Muslim’s Life
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This level focuses on Qadr (divine destiny) and how it shapes a Muslim’s worldview. Students will explore the balance between free will and predestination, gaining an understanding of how belief in Qadr influences patience, gratitude, and reliance on Allah in daily life.
5 modules, 25 units, 50 lesson titles planned. 1 unit is held for review.
Level 6: The Major and Minor Signs of the Day of Judgment
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A detailed study of the signs of the Day of Judgment, including minor and major signs, their interpretations, and their impact on belief.
5 modules, 25 units, 50 lesson titles planned.
Level 7: Sects Outside Sunni Islam and Modern Challenges to Faith
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Students will engage with contemporary theological challenges, such as atheism, secularism, and ideologies that contradict Islamic belief.
4 modules, 20 units, 40 lesson titles planned. 5 units are held for review.
Level 8: Comparative Theology: Understanding Other Religions from an Islamic Perspective
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A comparative religion course examining Judaism, Christianity, and other world religions in contrast with Islamic teachings.
5 modules, 25 units, 50 lesson titles planned.
Level 9: Theological Debates and Intellectual Traditions in Islamic History
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How Islamic theology developed; the Athari, Ash’ari, and Maturidi schools of Sunni creed, each taught the same way; and the debates with the Mu’tazilah and the philosophers.
6 modules, 28 units, 64 lesson titles planned. 21 units are held for review.
Level 10: Defending Islamic Theology and Strengthening Faith in a Modern World
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The final level focuses on defending Islamic beliefs against doubts and criticisms. Students will learn methods of responding to misconceptions, strengthening faith through knowledge, and applying Aqeedah in daily life to maintain a strong connection with Allah.
5 modules, 25 units, 50 lesson titles planned. 2 units are held for review.