Aqidah | Protection of divine transcendence

In this course we will delve into the work Daf' Shubah at-Tashbih bi-Akaff at-Tanzih (Rejecting Alikeness Accusations by Protecting Transcendence) by Imam Ibn al-Jawzi, which offers a sound theological response to anthropomorphism that falsely ascribes human-like attributes to Allah. The book defends the pure transcendence of Allah and dispels misconceptions about His attributes that often lead to misinterpretations.

🌟 Course content:

• Introduction to Islamic theology (Aqidah) and the context of Ibn al-Jawzi's work
• Critical examination of the accusations of anthropomorphism
• The meaning of the transcendence of Allah and how to protect it from false similarities
• Argumentative refutation of misunderstandings about the divine attributes
• Principles of the correct aqidah and how it was preserved by classical scholars

📖 Aim of the course: This course is aimed at all those who wish to gain a deeper understanding of the Aqidah (Islamic doctrine), especially with regard to the correct perception of the divine attributes. Through the reading of Daf' Shubah at-Tashbih participants are shown how to recognize misconceptions about Allah's attributes and correctly understand the transcendence of Allah. 🎥 Recordings: Recordings of the sessions are provided for all participants so that the content can not only be caught up on, but also conveniently replayed. 📍 Participation options:

• Online 💻: Academy website via Zoom integration
• On site 👥: Nour Zawiya (Kruppstraße 76, 42113 Wuppertal)

🕒 Course times: The course will no longer take place and will inshaAllah be completed via one-day seminars, which will be announced separately.

💶 Costs: This course is free of charge.

👤 Target group:

• Students of Islamic sciences who wish to deepen their knowledge of Aqidah
• Those interested in classical Islamic theology
• Anyone interested in the defense of the pure transcendence of Allah

✅ Prerequisite for participation: Basic knowledge of Islamic theology is an advantage, but not essential.