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Doctrine (3)

Course Description: The course discusses the four pillars of faith: (belief in angels, belief in books, belief in messengers, and belief in the Last Day).

Credits: 2

Prerequisites: AGDH154

Objectives of the course :

– Clarification of the reality of belief in Allah's angels, His books, His messengers, and the Last Day, and what belief in these pillars entails.
– Recognizing the characteristics and attributes of prophets, and the books revealed to them.
– Knowing the rights of the Prophet, peace be upon him, the rights of his pure family, and his companions.

Course outputs :

Knowledge and understanding:
1. The student will learn the correct creed regarding angels, books, prophets, and the afterlife.
The student should gain a thorough understanding of each chapter of doctrine.
Skills:
1. The student explains doctrinal issues.
2. The student will be able to explain difficult terms in theology.
Values, autonomy and responsibility:
Students infer the meanings of theological terms through dialogue and positive communication with each other.
Ability to work in a team and foster a spirit of teamwork.

Additional information:

Course Topics:
The meaning of belief in angels, its ruling, their attributes, their deeds, and the evidence for this.
Fruits of belief in angels.
The meaning of Jinn, the most important issues related to them, and ways to protect oneself from their evil.
The meaning of belief in divine books, its ruling, its evidence, and its fruits, the names of previous divine books, and an explanation of how most of them were distorted.
The concept of faith in the Quran, an explanation of its characteristics, and God's preservation of it.
The meaning of Prophet and Messenger, the difference between them, the intent of believing in Prophets and Messengers, their ruling, humanity's need for Messengers, and the fruits of believing in Messengers.
The Status of Prophets and Messengers, their Virtues, Characteristics, and Distinctive Qualities, and an Explanation of their Agreement on the Fundamentals of Religion and the Evidence for that.
The meaning of revelation, its types, the opinions of opponents regarding prophecy, and their discussion.
The Signs of Prophethood, and the Difference Between a Sign (Miracle), a Karamah, Satanic States, and Sorcery.
Evidence for the Prophethood of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him.
Responding to doubts about the prophethood of our Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him.
Characteristics of the message of our Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, and his rights, peace be upon him.
Belief in the Last Day: Its Meaning, Ruling, and Evidence.

Last updated: 2026-06-03