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Research Seminar in Doctrine and Divisions

Course Description: - Introduction to the sources of creed and sects - Analytical study of selected texts from books of creed - Analytical study of selected texts from books of sects

Credits: 2

Objectives of the course :

Introducing the student to the primary sources of creeds and sects, and the methodologies of their proponents, and conducting a scientific analysis of sample texts.

Course outputs :

Knowledge and understanding:
1- To know the sources of beliefs and articles of the Islamic sects.
2. To understand the writing methodologies in creeds and sects. .
3. The student will be able to distinguish between the sources of Ahl al-Sunnah and Islamic sects, and the differences between them.
Skills:
1- The student will be able to deduce the methodologies of creed authors from their books.
2. The student trains on the skill of analyzing articles from Islamic organizations.
3. The student will practice tracing the influence between essay authors.
4. To use modern technology to access knowledge, conduct scientific research, and benefit from it
Values, autonomy and responsibility:
To adhere to Islamic values in his discussion with the opponent.
2. The student must possess Islamic morals, etiquette and skills for dealing with those who hold different views, and professional ethics.

Additional information:

Course Topics:
Selected Texts from The Refutation of the Heretics and the Jahmites by Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal.
Selected Texts from the Book of Sunnah by Abu Bakr al-Khallal.
Selected Texts from the Book of Islamic Law by Abu Bakr al-Ajurri
Selected Texts from the Book "Explanation of the Creed of Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jama'ah" by Abu al-Qasim al-Laka'i.
Selected Texts from the Book "The Statement of the Deception of the Jahmites in their Theological Innovations" by Ibn Taymiyyah.
Selected texts from the book "A Refutation of the Contradiction between Reason and Revelation" by Ibn Taymiyyah.
Selected texts from the book "A Refutation of the Contradiction between Reason and Revelation" by Ibn Taymiyyah.
Selected texts from the book Minhaj as-Sunnah by Ibn Taymiyyah
Selected texts from the book Minhaj as-Sunnah by Ibn Taymiyyah
Selected Texts from the Book of Religions and Sects by al-Shahrastani.
Selected texts from the book "The Theologians' Book of Islam" by Abu al-Hasan al-Ash'ari
Selected texts from the book "The Theologians' Book of Islam" by Abu al-Hasan al-Ash'ari
Selected Texts from the Book "The Distinction Between Sects" by Al-Baghdadi
Selected Texts from the Book "The Distinction Between Sects, Heresies, and Denominations" by Ibn Hazm
Selected Texts from the Book "The Distinction Between Sects, Heresies, and Denominations" by Ibn Hazm

Last updated: 2026-04-16