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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