Deep ʿAqīdah: One-Year Advanced Study
Lead with clarity. Defend with confidence.
1 year
Study two commentaries on Abu Hanifa’s Fiqh al Akbar
Start Date: January 2026
Live & Recorded Access
Access to Live seminars
Instalment Payment Options
What you’ll study
Texts, Commentaries, and Interfaces
This combines the core elements of the learning materials.
Primary Text Literacy
al-Fiqh al-Akbar (Abū Ḥanīfa) provides foundational literacy in classical kalām debates.
Modern Interfaces & Tutorials
Proofs for God’s existence, theodicy (problem of evil), prophecy, and contemporary objections.
Twin Classical Commentaries
Imām Abū Muntahā al-Maghnisāwī. Expansive, Source-Rich: Mullā ʿAlıˉ al-Qārī.
Course Map
Explore our ʿAqīdah Syllabus Step by Step
This one-year advanced study guides you through the foundational principles of creed and equips you to answer contemporary doubts. Each module builds primary text literacy and mastery in classical kalām debates.
- Module 1: Sunni creed foundations
- Module 2: Speech and Will; takwīn
- Module 3: Qadar
- Module 4: Kasb
- Module 5: Miracles
- Module 6: al‑Fiqh al‑Akbar
Module 1: Sunni creed foundations
Sunni creed foundations; epistemology; tawḥīd methods (incl. dalīl al‑tamānuʿ); attributes vs essences.
Module 2: Speech and Will; takwīn
Speech and Will; takwīn; omnipotence; pre‑eternal speech.
Module 6: al‑Fiqh al‑Akbar
Remaining chapters of al‑Fiqh al‑Akbar; final eschatology and end‑times topics.
How it works
Step-by-Step: From Lecture to Mastery
01
Core Learning
- 36 premium pre-recorded lectures for steady, structured progress.
- 6 live Q&A sessions.
02
Practical Application
- 6 live seminars with Shaykh Ruzwan Mohammed (presentation – discussion – application).
03
Consolidation & Certification
- 6 end-of-module review exams to consolidate learning.
- Certificate on completion
Who This Course Is For & What You’ll Achieve
Who It’s For
The Serious Learner
This course is built for serious learners who require answers to the tough questions and need arguments anchored in the classical canon, yet are persuasive today. The year is dedicated to forming the intellectual conscience—the ability to state a view, give its proof, anticipate the objection, and respond with integrity.
Key Characteristics
- Seeks answers anchored in the classical canon.
- Aims to move from quotation to understanding.
- Wants depth without academic fog.
What You Get
A Defensible Grasp of Creed
The mastery achieved in Deep ʿAqıˉdah is not just theoretical; it results in a defensible, teachable grasp of creed—with clear positions and clean reasoning. You will gain the confidence to lead with clarity and defend with confidence against contemporary doubts.
Key Characteristics
- Primary-text literacy in classical kalām debates.
- Itemised aims and objectives of the full course text, ensuring nothing is missed in your understanding.
- A teachable grasp of creed, ready for clear communication in a noisy age.
Meet the Instructor
Trusted by Thousands, Taught by the Best
Our vision is to spark a revolution in the provision of Islamic education, developing upright individuals – well-informed of their faith – ready to deal with the challenges of their societies.
Shaykh Ruzwan Mohammed
Senior iSyllabus instructor and Deep ʿAqīdah lead.
Having studied extensively in the Islamic sciences in the Muslim World, Shaykh Ruzwan has a passion for using innovative techniques to educate, and always wants to explore the ‘Why?’ Known for his dry sense of humour, his oft-repeated sentence is: ‘If you can’t explain it to a seven year old, you haven’t learnt it properly!”
Why this course
Depth, Not Fog: The Systematic Approach to Creed
If doubts are loud, answers must be precise. Deep ʿAqīdah guides students through al‑Fiqh al‑Akbar with two classic commentaries—so they learn the doctrine, the argument, and the rebuttal, not just the headline. It’s a year built for serious learners who want depth without academic fog.
Get in Touch
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Got a Question? We’re Here for You
Whether you’re curious about course content, learning formats, or how to get started, we’re here to guide you every step of the way. Explore the answers below, and remember — seeking knowledge is part of the path.
What makes Deep ʿAqīdah different from other theology or “aqeedah” courses online?
The course focuses not only on the delivery of a full classical text, but also ties this in with a modern interfaces: Tutorials on proofs for God’s existence, moral criteria, salvation, theodicy (problem of evil), prophecy, and contemporary objections.
Do I need to know Arabic, or is everything explained in English with references?
Arabic is not a prerequisite.
Will I actually study al-Fiqh al-Akbar line-by-line, or is it summarised?
The core text and commentaries will be covered with introductory summary and contextualisation, then a word for word study of the text.
How will this course help me answer modern doubts and ideological challenges?
The course includes extra tutorials on proofs for God’s existence, moral criteria, salvation, theodicy (problem of evil), prophecy, and contemporary objections.
Can I enrol if I’m still completing another iSyllabus program?
Yes.
What kind of time commitment should I expect each week?
It is suggested that the course requires a minimum of 2 times the class teaching time to prepare and revise content outside of class, meaning a total of 150min focused study altogether.
Are the live sessions interactive, and what happens if I can’t attend one?
Class lessons are available each week on the student portal. Live tutorials and Seminars are conducted every three weeks, and can be watched back in missed.
How much depth does the course go into — is it academic or practical?
The topic is by its nature abstract. However, the tutorials cover real issues that are debated and discussed online and in real life, such as the question of evil and the origins of Morality.
Who teaches the course and what’s their approach to classical theology?
The course is taught by Sh Ruzwan Mohammed, a Sunni theologian who is trained in the Ashari, Maturidi and Athari schools of Creed.
Are instalment plans available for payment?
Yes.
