Islamic Spirituality & Ethics (Tasawwuf)

Course Description

An introduction to the science of Islamic spirituality and moral development (Tasawwuf / Tazkiyah al-Nafs). Students study the classical stations of the spiritual path (Maqamat), the significance of Ihsan in Islamic practice, and key texts of the Sufi tradition. The course grounds spiritual development in the Quran and Sunnah and addresses common misconceptions.

What You'll Learn

• Explain the concept of Ihsan and its relationship to Iman and Islam in Islamic teaching
• Describe the classical Maqamat (stations) of the spiritual path with textual evidence
• Critically evaluate claims in Sufi literature against the standards of Quran and Sunnah
• Apply principles of Tazkiyah al-Nafs to personal spiritual development

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