Course Category: Aqida | Level 1 Course

Course Code: AQD 101

Instructor: Dr. Tamara Gray

Duration: 14 weeks

Course Dates: Sept. 13 - Dec. 13, 2021

Day: Mondays

Time: 6:30 - 7:30 pm CST

Course Description:

Belief and practice are the essential building blocks for Muslims and, as such, in order to build a fortress of faith, we need solid building materials. This course will cover basic ʿaqīda (tenets of belief), discuss issues of practice, and attempt to answer controversial questions. We will build a community of faithful friends, quell the floundering heart, and revive the faithful heart.


What will be covered:

· The role, rights and responsibilities of women in Islam

· Hot topics: divorce, polygamy, inheritance, hijab, and niqab

· Five myths about women in Islamic law debunked

· Getting to know your nafs

· Advice for the journey

· Get your personal questions answered confidentially

· Islamic stance on gender identity

· Tips from a female scholar on getting through tough times


Get ANSWERS to questions like:

· How do I navigate non-Muslim holidays?

· Does Islam talk about gender roles?

· Do two women really equal one man?

· Is that haram?

· Why do we have to wear hijab?

· Do we believe in evolution?


Course Breakdown:

· Foundations: Islamic Outlook, The spiritual world, The Five Pillars

· Flounderings: The Family, Sources and Purpose of Law and Questions around Fiqh, Practice

· Faith: The Quran, Regulating Life within the laws of Islam


Course Logistics:

· Designed in an easy to follow Q&A format.

· 11 one-hour Live classes, recordings available

· Over 11 hours recorded time

· Self-Paced with one-year access.

· Ask your personal questions to the teacher.

· Based on the aqida of Ahl al Sunnah wa al Jamaa.

· Women Only.

· Ages 17+ can register.


Recordings:

Live attendance is recommended whenever possible for the best learning experience. Recordings of the sessions will be made available for registered students who cannot attend live.

Prerequisites: Students should be women above the age of 17.

Course Requirements: Students are expected to attend the online lectures, complete one or more weekly assignments, complete a term paper, submit a midterm and a final exam.

This is an online course so students will need:

  • Access to internet with an internet speed of at least 2 Mbps recommended for best performance. 
  • Headphones, camera and microphone may be required for in-class participation. 
  • To access the live class and recordings, students will need a computer, smartphone, or tablet/iPad with the Zoom app.

Registration Fee: Non-refundable, non-transferable

Students will have access to course forums, recordings, and files until January 12th, 2022.

  • $100.00 (not including the cost of the course materials)
  • $20.00 late registration fee after September 10th (if seats are available)
  • Additional $5.00 auditing fee.

Text: Being Muslim, A Practical Guide by Asad Tarsin

Students are responsible for ordering their textbooks before the start of class. Ribaat textbooks are available to enrolled students at a discounted rate through Daybreak Press Global Bookshop. Once enrolled, students will have access to the discount code through the course forum.

Contact: For inquiries, contact registration@rabata.org

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