School of Aqeedah & Islamic Thought

About this School

The School of Aqeedah & Islamic Thought cultivates a firm and nuanced understanding of Islamic theology. Students explore the classical texts of Aqeedah, the history of Islamic intellectual traditions, and the methodologies of the Ash'ari, Maturidi, and Athari schools. This school also engages with modern theological challenges, preparing scholars to articulate and defend Islamic belief with wisdom and clarity in contemporary contexts.

Courses Offered

Fundamentals of Islamic Aqeedah

AQD-1013 cr.

An introduction to the core tenets of Islamic belief covering the six pillars of Iman, the names and attributes of Allah (Asma wa Sifat), prophethood (Nubuwwah), and eschatology (Akhirah). Students study foundational Aqeedah texts and are introduced to the major classical theological schools. The course establishes the conceptual foundations for all further theological study.

Dean of the School

Shaykh Shavkat

Sh. Shavkat Sayed is an alumnus of Al-Azhar University, where he earned his degree in Arabic and Islamic Studies, complemented by traditional certifications (ijazah) in Quranic recitation (Hafs 'an 'Asim) under Dr. Mustafa Khattab with whom he contributed to the Clear Quran translation project. Additionally, he is credentialed in Hanbali jurisprudence (Fiqh), theology (Aqidah), Islamic legal theory (Usul), and Hadith studies through acquiring ijazahs from distinguished scholars.

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