Lessons in Divine Unity: An Explanation of Muslim Creed

Course Overview

If you want to excel in the science of Islamic Belief, this is your starting point. This course serves as an overview and introduction to the science of Islamic Belief. It is based on the short primer Durus al-Tawhid (Lessons in Islamic Belief) written by one of the greatest scholars in recent history, Habib Muhammad bin Salim bin Hafidh.

Take this course to understand the foundational terms and concepts that more advanced Islamic Theology is based on. You will learn the deeper meanings of verses in the Quran regarding Allah Most High, His attributes, His messengers, and the unseen. The knowledge that you will learn in this course will increase your certainty. It is also a stepping stone needed to understand Islamic Theology at a higher level.

About the Text

“Lessons in Islamic Belief” or Durus al-Tawhid is a short primer in the science of Islamic Belief. The author is the prolific scholar and caller to Allah’s way, Habib Muhammad bin Salim bin Hafidh. The uniqueness of this text is that not only is it short and concise but it contains knowledge that other texts do not include at this level such as a discussion on the judgments of the intellect and textual proofs regarding the attributes of Allah Most High. This text is studied in the Hadramawt region of south Yemen as an introduction to the broader subject of Islamic Theology. This text is best studied before more famous primary texts like Kharida al-Bahiyya and Jawhara al-Tawhid.

About the Author

Habib Muhammad bin Salim bin Hafidh was born in the city of Tarim, Yemen in the Year 1332 AH. He wrote this book to ensure people of all ages know their beliefs. He was known for his excellence in Islamic Law, Spirituality, and calling to Allah’s way (dawa). His other famous works include A Summary of the Science of Inheritance, The Key to understanding the Law of Marriage, The Hadrami Epistle in regards to the religious knowledge women must possess, and A Collection of Religious Verdicts (Fatawa).

He chose to remain in Tarim even though he was persecuted and eventually martyred by the communist regime.

Who is This Course For?

This course is for teenagers and adults.
It is particularly beneficial for all Muslims and beginning students of knowledge.
This course can also be taken by anyone who is interested in learning more about Islamic Beliefs and their proof.
No prerequisites are required to successfully complete this course.

Learning Outcomes

Understand and learn the foundational terms and concepts in the science of Islamic Belief.
Analyze the textual and rational proofs for the attributes of Allah Most High.
Memorize the attributes of Allah Most High and His messengers along with their related verses in the Quran.
Appreciate the scholarship behind the broader Science of Islamic theology.
Increase in the certainty of their Creator and the religion as a whole.

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