Natural Philosophy and Islam
The Islamic Approach to Natural Philosophy
About The Course
Al Balagh is offering this novel course on the Islamic approach, followed by early Muslim scholars, to investigate the natural world. The early scholars of Islam have set various principles, or doctrines, to understand the world and to explain the creed. Their work came under the title Ilm al-Kalam, much of which was concerned with the theological part.
This course aims to revisit the Kalam exploring the two sectors of knowledge: the world and the Islamic creed. The first part is called Daqiq al-Kalam, and the second part is called Jaleel al-Kalam. The course will focus on the first part, which is concerned with the physics of the world as envisioned by the early Mutakallimun. The second part is mostly speculative and is concerned with Divinity and the Divine attributes, which is not a subject of our task in this course.
The course will be delivered by subject expert Professor Altaie, who is a specialist in theoretical cosmology and quantum field theory and have studied Daqiq al-Kalam over the past 30 years and construed the basic principles of the Islamic approach for natural philosophy. Altaie published many articles in peer-reviewed journals and has written a comprehensive book on Daqiq al-Kalam which is published in Arabic and has been translated into English, expected to be published soon. Altaie is a well-known scholar pioneering the work in this field of knowledge.
Course Team
Professor Dr Mohammed Basil Altaie
(Professor of Quantum Cosmology, Yarmouk University, Jordan)
AT A GLANCE
12 Live Online Sessions
4 Months
Sundays, 3:00PM - 4:30PM BST
Online Learning Material
Certificate
Live Q & A
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Course Fee
Pay in Full: £ £39.9979.99
Pay In 4 Installments: £9.99 per month
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Course Team
Prof. M.B. Altaie
(Professor of Quantum Cosmology, Yarmouk University, Jordan)
Modules
MODULE
1
Historical Introduction
Historical Introduction
Core module
Prof. M.B. Altaie
MODULE
2
General Overview: The Methodology and The Vision
General Overview: The Methodology and The Vision
Core module
Prof. M.B. Altaie
MODULE
3
The Basic Principles: Summary
The Basic Principles: Summary
Core module
Prof. M.B. Altaie
MODULE
4
Atomism
Atomism
Core module
Prof. M.B. Altaie
MODULE
5
Temporality
Temporality
Core module
Prof. M.B. Altaie
MODULE
6
Re-creation
Re-creation
Core module
Prof. M.B. Altaie
MODULE
7
Indeterminism
Indeterminism
Core module
Prof. M.B. Altaie
MODULE
8
Space and Time Integrity
Space and Time Integrity
Core module
Prof. M.B. Altaie
MODULE
9
Applications I: The Theory of Re-creation and Modern Physics
Applications I: The Theory of Re-creation and Modern Physics
Core module
Prof. M.B. Altaie
MODULE
10
Causality: An Islamic Outlook
Causality: An Islamic Outlook
Core module
Prof. M.B. Altaie
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11
The Size of the Universe and the Fate of the Sun
The Size of the Universe and the Fate of the Sun
Core module
Prof. M.B. Altaie
MODULE
12
The Anthropic Principle
The Anthropic Principle
Core module
Prof. M.B. Altaie
Course Overview
The first three sessions of the course will be preparatory, including a historical background about the discourse of Islamic Kalam, exposing the difference between Daqiq al-kalam and Jalil al-kalam and the methodology used in deducing the arguments; An overview of the five principles of Daqiq al-kalam.
The next five sessions will consider an in-depth explanation of the five principles of Daqiq al-kalam. A full lecture will be dedicated to each of those principles.
The remaining four sessions will reflect on the applications of some well - known topics in philosophy and religion, including the controversial old subject of causality, a modern problem of quantum measurement (physics) and the anthropic principle (philosophy and physics). An example from old philosophy and religion debate (al-Ghazali and Averroes) will be presented, exposing the strength of kalam arguments against the traditional philosophical arguments.
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Course Aims And Objectives
The Course Aims To- :
- Introduce the subject of Islamic kalam from a modern perspective and explain the difference between the two sections of kalam.
- Discuss the basic principles of Daqiq al-Kalam, which constitute the foundations of the Islamic approach to natural philosophy.
- Explain the five principles of Daqiq al-kalam and expose its implications.
- Illustrate how Daqiq al-kalam can furnish the foundation for the new approach to construe fatwa decisions on social matters.
- Expose the impact of the Islamic approach on fundamental issues in philosophy and religion like causality, the status of the universe and the fate of its major constituents.
- Demonstrate that this Islamic approach can furnish modern science to understand and resolve paradoxes and some outstanding problems in physics.
Learning Outcomes
Upon Completing The Course, The Students Will Be Able To:
- Explain the difference between Daqiq al-kalam and Jaleel al-kalam
- Expose the role of Daqiq al-kalam as a scientific approach that can be used to serve the human interest as well as consolidate the belief.
- Elaborate on the role of modern sciences in elevating our understanding of religion.
- Explain how religious belief in a creator dominating the world will enable us to understand the world, our self and our destiny much better.
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How is this online course structured?
Our online course comprises live interactive online sessions, pre-recorded videos, online course material that include, presentations, reading material & online learning activities. Students may ask questions and get their doubts cleared from their respective lecturers, if any. Our dedicated academic support team will assist you as required.
When will I have access to the online course material?
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Will I get notification for live sessions?
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Is it mandatory to attend live sessions?
We always encourage attending live sessions among students, but it is not compulsory for technical course progress of the students.
I missed a live session. Can I get the video recordings?
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Can I download the recordings and watch it offline?
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Do I get marks for watching course recordings and presentations?
There are no additional marks for watching the course recordings. Only the module Assessments and the final exam add up to the final score.You can check the individual scores of your Assessments under the Progress tab of myAlBalagh.
I have doubts but I cannot attend the live session. Any other way to ask my questions?
You can discuss your doubts via Course WhatsApp Group dedicated for student discussion or access the Discussion board on myAlBalagh. It is a platform for you to ask questions, discuss and get your doubts cleared.
When will the final exam be held?
The Final Exam will be held at the end of the course and will be a graded and timed exam.
How do I interact with my classmates?
You can interact with your classmates on our Whatsapp Group exclusive for the course students. Furthermore, you can use the Discussion Board to connect with other course students as well.
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