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Atheism and Islam - Level 1


Course
Enrolment for this course is currently closed.

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- Consciousness and Atheism
Session 11- Scientism and Atheism 
Session 12- The Problem of Evil and Atheism
Session 13- Exploring Nihilism in Atheistic Thought 
Session 14- Spirituality: Between Atheism and Theism 
Session 15- The Politics of New Atheism 
Session 16- Atheism and Da’wa: Insights from the Field 

Here is the course outline:

Welcome Aboard: Course Introduction

The 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 Islam

Delve 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 Islam

Explore 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 Argument

Explore 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 Argument

Uncover 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 Fiṭra

Discover 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. Atheism

Compare 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 Bang

Investigate how atheistic perspectives interpret the origin of the universe and engage in discussions on cosmology and naturalistic explanations.

Session 10- Scientism and Atheism

Explore 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 Atheism

Examine 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 Thought

Embark on an exploration of Nihilism in Atheistic Thought in this session. Analyze how atheism intersects with existential questions.

Session 13- Spirituality: Between Atheism and Theism

Navigate 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 Atheism

Investigate 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 Field

Gain 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
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