Atheism and Islam -Level 1
Course
The world around us is rapidly evolving, presenting unprecedented challenges for Muslim parents who strive to raise their children with a solid Islamic foundation.
MODULES OF THE COURSE
Session 1- Introduction to Atheism and Islam
Session 2- New Atheism and Islam
Session 3- Design Argument(s)
Session 4- The Contingency Argument
Session 5- The Kalām Cosmological Argument
Session 6- Realizing God through the Fiṭra
Session 7- Comparison of Rationality: Islam vs. Atheism
Session 8- Atheism and the Big Bang
Session 9- Evolution and Atheism
Session 10- Scientism and Atheism
Session 11- The Problem of Evil and Atheism
Session 12- Exploring Nihilism in Atheistic Thought
Session 13- Spirituality: Between Atheism and Theism
Session 14- The Politics of New Atheism
Session 15- Atheism and Da’wa: Insights from the Field
Here is the course outline:
Welcome Aboard: Course IntroductionThe course emphasizes safeguarding children from negative media and fostering a love for learning, creativity, and self-expression within Islamic principles. |
Session 1- Introduction to Atheism and IslamDelve into the contrast between atheistic skepticism and Islamic monotheism, fostering a rich dialogue on spirituality and belief. Engage in diverse perspectives. |
Session 2- New Atheism and IslamExplore the confrontations and intersections between these worldviews, sparking discussions on faith, reason, and contemporary beliefs. |
Session 3- Design Argument(s)Explore the Design Argument: examining fine-tuning and natural complexity to discuss evidence for a divine creator in contrast to naturalistic explanations |
Session 4- The Contingency ArgumentExplore the concept of necessary existence and the question of why anything exists. Engage in philosophical discussions on existence and causality |
Session 5- The Kalām Cosmological ArgumentUncover the Kalām Cosmological Argument about the universe's beginning & implications for a transcendent cause. Engage in philosophical discussions on cosmology and theology. |
Session 6- Realizing God through the FiṭraDiscover the path to realizing God through the Fiṭra in this session. Explore the innate human predisposition towards spirituality and the pursuit of a deeper connection with the divine. |
Session 7- Comparison of Rationality: Islam vs. AtheismCompare Rationality and Explore how these worldviews approach reason, belief, and ethics, sparking discussions on faith and skepticism's rational foundations. |
Session 8- Atheism and the Big BangInvestigate how atheistic perspectives interpret the origin of the universe and engage in discussions on cosmology and naturalistic explanations. |
Session 10- Scientism and AtheismExplore Scientism and Atheism. Investigate the intersection of atheistic worldviews with the prominence of science. Engage in discussions on the limits and implications. |
Session 11- The Problem of Evil and AtheismExamine how atheistic perspectives grapple with the existence of suffering and moral dilemmas, sparking discussions on ethics and belief systems. |
Session 12- Exploring Nihilism in Atheistic ThoughtEmbark on an exploration of Nihilism in Atheistic Thought in this session. Analyze how atheism intersects with existential questions. |
Session 13- Spirituality: Between Atheism and TheismNavigate the realm of Spirituality: Between Atheism and Theism in our session. Explore the spectrum of spiritual experiences, beliefs, and practices within atheistic and theistic worldviews. |
Session 14- The Politics of New AtheismInvestigate the socio-political impact of the New Atheist movement, discussing its influence on secularism, religious discourse, and public policy. |
Session 15- Atheism and Da’wa: Insights from the FieldGain insights from the field: Atheism and Da’wa. Explore the dynamics of engaging with atheistic perspectives in Islamic outreach, discussing challenges and strategies. |
Completion
The following certificates are awarded when the course is completed:
Atheism and Islam: Level-1 |