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Everything we have on the Qur’an: weekly reflections, tafsīr lectures, Arabic study notes and translations.

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Quranic Reflections Short readings on a single verse, sent every Friday. Searchable. Sūra introductions Background on each of the 114 sūras.

Study

Tafsīr lecture library English tafsīr lectures by Shīʿī scholars, by sūra. Learn Qur’anic Arabic Self-study notes across three levels. Go to the Qur’an section

Sayings of the Prophet (s) and the Ahl al-Bayt (a), including our duʿās and the Ṣaḥīfa Sajjādiyya.

Narrations

Hadith database Classical Shīʿī collections, linked to verses and tafsīr.

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Duʿās Duʿās for each day and month, with translation. Go to the Hadith section

Short courses taught at the Academy: live each term, with a growing set you will be able to take at your own pace.

Live

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At your own pace

Self-paced coursesComing soon Recorded courses you can start any time. Go to Courses

Books from the Academy: devotional guides, the Quranic Reflections series and workbooks for children.

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Resources on everything beyond the Qur’an and Hadith: belief, family life, rulings, history, and the Islamic year.

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ALI 704: Foundations of Islamic Epistemology

This is an 8 session online course on How we know what we know. The course will explore the foundations of Islamic epistemology, laying the groundwork for a deeper, more thoughtful understanding of Islamic beliefs. Through guided discussions, we will explore key questions such as: This is the first course in a planned series on Islamic theology (ʿAqāʾid), ... <a title="ALI 704: Foundations of Islamic Epistemology" class="read-more" href="https://new.academyofislam.com/courses/ali-704/" aria-label="More on ALI 704: Foundations of Islamic Epistemology">Read more</a>

Code: ALI 704

This is an 8 session online course on How we know what we know. The course will explore the foundations of Islamic epistemology, laying the groundwork for a deeper, more thoughtful understanding of Islamic beliefs.

Through guided discussions, we will explore key questions such as:

  • What are the sources of knowledge in Islam?
  • How can we trust reason, senses, or revelation?
  • How do we recognize logical fallacies?

This is the first course in a planned series on Islamic theology (ʿAqāʾid), inspired by the content of the contemporary Farsi works “Bee-Nehāyat” and “Ṭarḥ-e Wilāyat.” While rooted in profound philosophical and mystical insights, the course is designed to be fully accessible—no prior knowledge of philosophy or mysticism is required.

Schedule: Eight Wednesday evenings from Sep 10 to October 29, 2025
Timings: 9 pm NY/Toronto; 6 pm LA/Vancouver times
Instructor: Sh. Muhammad Mahdi Kassamali

Fees: CAD $50.00

Registration: www.academyofislam.com/registration

Course Overview

Part of the Islamic Beliefs Series

Course Description:
 This course introduces students to the foundations of epistemology (the study of knowledge) from an Islamic perspective. Over eight sessions, students will explore the meaning of knowledge, the ways reality can be recognized, and the common pitfalls in reasoning that can prevent clear understanding. By the end, students will have the tools to approach questions of belief with clarity, depth, and critical awareness.

  • Definition of epistemology within Islamic thought
  • Why knowledge of belief (‘aqā’id) is essential
  • What is knowledge?
  • Different types of knowledge (e.g., conceptual, experiential)
  • The role of self-evident truths in reasoning
  • Methods of proving conceptual knowledge
  • Certain knowledge vs. probable knowledge
  • The structure and role of syllogisms
  • The validity and conditions of accepting knowledge from others
  • Knowledge through spiritual unveiling (kashf)
  • Can we trust our perceptions?
  • Limits of human understanding
  • Partial vs. complete grasp of realities
  • What are fallacies and why do they matter?
  • The fallacy of equivocation (one word, multiple meanings)
  • Fallacy of ambiguity or vagueness
  • Fallacy of overgeneralization and exaggeration
  • Fallacy of confusing essence with attribute
  • Fallacy of false cause
  • The fallacy of ignoring relevant aspects (ḥaythiyyāt)
  • Review and discussion: why learning fallacies strengthens faith

By the end of this course, students will:

  • Understand the nature and value of knowledge in Islam
  • Differentiate between self-evident truths, rational proofs, and transmitted knowledge
  • Recognize common logical fallacies and avoid them in discussions of belief
  • Build a more confident and reasoned foundation for their faith

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