Course Structure
| Study Mode | Online |
| Course Duration | 9 Lessons |
| Cost | Free |
| Instructor | Shaykh Ali Laraki |
| Textbook | al-Kharida al-Bahiyya (English | Arabic) |
All lesson recordings available on-demand!
This 9 lesson course will provide an overview of Islamic beliefs using Imam ad-Dardir's classical text on Islamic theology, fostering a conviction grounded in evidence regarding Allāh, His attributes, His messengers, and the afterlife.
About the Text
Al-Kharida Al-Bahiyya
Al-Kharida al-Bahiyya (the Glimmering Pearl) is an introductory text for students of ‘ilm al-Kalam. It is popular for the easiness of its language, and the status of its author, great theologian, spiritual master, and foremost Maliki jurist of al-Azhar – Shaykh Aḥmad bin Aḥmad bin Abī Ḥamīd al-‘Adawī al-Mālikī (d. 1201AH/1786CE), who was a late Maliki scholar hailing from Egypt.
The Kharida is a 71-line didactic poem that, in its own words, is “slight and small in size, but great in knowledge.”
For hundreds of years, it has been studied and memorised by beginners of Islamic theology, and is frequently quoted by students and teachers alike because of its pithy expressions. A downloadable copy of the course text in both English and Arabic (links above) are provided as part of the course materials.
Learning Outcomes
Learn traditional Islamic knowledge in a thorough, practical and transforming way
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Learn and use the basic logical methods of traditional Islamic theology
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Understand the attributes of Allah Most High, His messengers, His angels, and other unseen beings
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Develop evidence-based conviction in all of the above
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Appreciate the logical rigor of Islamic theology
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Appreciate the richness and rigor of traditional texts
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FAQs
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How long is this course?
This course is based on 9 lessons (1 hour each).
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What do I need to access this course?
All you need is a reliable internet connection and access to a personal computer, tablet or phone – our online courses are responsive and designed to work across all platforms. We also recommend that you study the courses somewhere quiet so that you can concentrate and get the most out of the rich, helpful information they contain.
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Do I require additional resources?
No.
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Will there be recording available if I miss a class?
Yes. Recordings of each lesson will be posted within a day. All recordings will remain accessible for the academic year.
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Will I get a qualification or ijazah?
If you complete the course, you will receive a certificate of completion.
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I'm not in the UK, does that matter?
No, absolutely not – in fact that’s one of the main reasons we developed our online courses, so that more people from around the world could benefit from our training.
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