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  • Instructor
    Basil Farooq

  • 9 Lessons

  • --  Exercises

  • Self Paced

  • Certificate Included

  • Lifetime Access

ʿAqīdah

Introduction to Islamic Theology

Build a strong foundation in Islamic theology by exploring the essential beliefs that form the core of the Muslim faith. This course introduces the principles of Sunni creed, the attributes of Allah, prophethood, revelation, the Hereafter, and other foundational matters of belief through clear, structured lessons rooted in the Qur'an and Sunnah. Whether you're beginning your journey or strengthening your understanding, you'll develop greater clarity and confidence in the fundamentals of Islamic theology.

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About the Instructor

Basil Farooq grew up in the UAE and the Bay Area. He memorized the Qur'an at the age of 14 before completing the study of the ten canonical qirā'āt and receiving ijāzah to teach them. He earned dual B.A. degrees in Economics and Applied Mathematics from UC Berkeley and is a graduate of the ʿĀlimiyyah Program at Qalam Seminary. Basil serves as the Resident Imam at West Valley Muslim Association, works as an economist, and teaches at Kitaab Academy. His interests include linguistics, theology, philosophy, and making the rich intellectual tradition of Islam accessible to American Muslims.

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