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Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam - Mirza Ghulam Ahmad
This course offers a structured exploration of Mirza Ghulam Ahmad’s seminal treatise, The Philosophy of the Teachings of...
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1. The Work and Its Context: Author, Aims, and Method16 views
Introduce Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, the historical backdrop, aims of the treatise, and the methodology that blends reason, scriptural evidence, and lived experience.
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1.1Mirza Ghulam Ahmad: Life and Mission
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1.2Nineteenth-Century India: Religious and Intellectual Milieu
1.3Genesis of the Treatise and Lahore Conference 1896
1.4Core Questions Addressed in the Work
1.5Method: Reason, Revelation, and Experience
1.6Audience: Interfaith Engagement and Debate
1.7Key Theses and Claims of the Treatise
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1.8Terminology and Conceptual Framework
1.9Primary Sources: Qur’an, Hadith, and Rational Proofs
1.10Placement within Islamic Intellectual History
1.11Reception, Controversies, and Impact
1.12Translations, Editions, and Study Conventions
1.13How to Read the Text: Strategy and Pace
1.14Ethical Tone and Dialogue Principles
1.15Learning Outcomes and Assessment Approach
2. Qur’anic Worldview: God, Knowledge, and Reality4 views
Survey the Qur’anic conception of God and the sources of certain knowledge, integrating sensory data, reason, and revelation within a unified vision of reality.
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2.1Tawhid and the Divine Attributes
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2.2Jalal and Jamal: Majesty and Beauty
2.3Sources of Knowledge: Senses, Reason, Revelation
2.4Degrees of Certainty: Ilm al-Yaqin, Ayn al-Yaqin, Haqq al-Yaqin
2.5Purpose of Creation and Worship
2.6Signs in Nature and History
2.7Miracles and Ayat: Their Function and Limits
2.8Fitrah: Innate Disposition Toward Truth
2.9Science and Faith: Complementarity
2.10True Religion: Criteria and Marks
2.11The Living God: Proofs and Experience
2.12Reason and Revelation: Harmony and Scope
2.13Hermeneutics: Literal and Allegorical Readings
2.14Moral Knowledge and Theological Foundations
2.15Unity of Law, Ethics, and Spirituality
3. Human Nature: Physical, Moral, and Spiritual States14 views
Define the three states of man and trace the pathway by which physical impulses are disciplined into moral virtues and elevated into spiritual life.
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3.1Defining the Physical State
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3.2Defining the Moral State
3.3Defining the Spiritual State
3.4From Impulse to Principle to Illumination
3.5Nafs Ammara, Lawwama, and Mutma’inna
3.6Habit Formation and Character Training
3.7Emergence of Sympathy and Compassion
3.8Conscience: Awakening and Calibration
3.9Markers of Spiritual Vitality
3.10Dangers of Excess and Deficiency
3.11Role of Family, Culture, and Environment
3.12Education and Early Moral Development
3.13Self-Reform and Sustained Practice
3.14Exemplars of Each State
3.15Measuring Progress Across the Three States
4. The Soul: Faculties, Purification, and Growth2 views
Examine the soul’s origin, its faculties of perception and will, and the disciplines that purify and strengthen it toward divine nearness.
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4.1Origin and Nature of the Soul
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4.2Body–Soul Relationship and Interactions
4.3Faculties of Cognition and Volition
4.4The Qalb (Heart) as Moral-Spiritual Center
4.5Tazkiyah: The Philosophy of Purification
4.6Tawbah: Dynamics of Repentance
4.7Dhikr: Remembrance and Presence
4.8Love as the Highest Motive
4.9Hope and Fear: Balanced Motivation
4.10Trials as Catalysts for Growth
4.11Satanic Whisperings and Guarding the Heart
4.12Tawfiq: Divine Assistance in Change
4.13Signs of a Purified Soul
4.14Common Pitfalls and Relapses
4.15Sustainable Routines for Soul-Care
5. Morality in Islam: Roots of Virtue and Vice3 views
Develop a coherent moral framework grounded in Qur’anic principles that cultivates justice, compassion, sincerity, and social harmony.
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5.1Defining Virtue in an Islamic Frame
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5.2The Golden Mean and Moral Balance
5.3Adl, Ihsan, and Ita’i Dhil Qurba
5.4Guarding Against Vice and Excess
5.5Truthfulness and Moral Courage
5.6Compassion, Generosity, and Service
5.7Huquq Allah and Huquq al-Ibad
5.8Economic Ethics: Trust and Fair Dealing
5.9Sexual Ethics and Modesty
5.10Anger, Forbearance, and Forgiveness
5.11Social Harmony and Reconciliation
5.12Sincerity vs. Hypocrisy
5.13Niyyah: Intention and Moral Worth
5.14Universality of Moral Precepts
5.15Fruits of a Moral Life
6. Revelation and Prophethood: Guidance and Proof5 views
Clarify the necessity of revelation, the distinguishing signs of true prophets, and the Qur’an’s unique excellences and enduring living signs.
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6.1Why Revelation Is Necessary
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6.2Modes of Divine Communication
6.3Aims of Prophetic Missions
6.4The Qur’an’s Inimitability and Preservation
6.5Miracles and the Proof of Truthfulness
6.6Living Signs in Islam
6.7The Prophet Muhammad as the Perfect Model
6.8Continuity of Non-Law-Bearing Revelation
6.9Criteria for Testing Claimants
6.10Reason and Revelation: Verifying Harmony
6.11Addressing Objections to Revelation
6.12Role of Angels in Revelation
6.13Inspiration of the Righteous
6.14Effects of Revelation on the Soul
6.15Scriptural Proofs and Experiential Evidence
7. Worship and Prayer: Pathways to Divine Nearness2 views
Explore the philosophy of worship, the etiquette and efficacy of prayer, and how devotional practices cultivate certainty and moral strength.
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7.1The Purpose of Ibadah
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7.2Salat as Spiritual Discipline
7.3Adab of Du‘a: Presence and Humility
7.4Recognition through Accepted Prayers
7.5Fasting and Moral Training
7.6Zakat and Purification of Wealth
7.7Hajj and Universal Brotherhood
7.8Dhikr and Constant Awareness
7.9Love and Awe in Devotion
7.10Sabr and Shukr in Daily Life
7.11Night Vigil and Spiritual Ascent
7.12Seeking Refuge: Protection from Harm
7.13Signs of Nearness to God
7.14Avoiding Mechanical Ritualism
7.15Congregation and Community Worship
8. Free Will, Decree, and Moral Responsibility4 views
Navigate the balance between human freedom and divine decree, addressing causality, prayer, suffering, and accountability in the moral order.
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8.1Human Freedom and Choice
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8.2Qadar: Divine Knowledge and Decree
8.3Causality and the Efficacy of Prayer
8.4Theodicy: Wisdom in Suffering
8.5Principles of Reward and Punishment
8.6Repentance, Reform, and Renewal
8.7Justice and Accountability
8.8Niyyah and Moral Agency
8.9Providence and Effort (Tawakkul)
8.10Trials as Purification and Advancement
8.11Guidance and Misguidance
8.12Law, Ethics, and Consequences
8.13Balancing Fear and Hope
8.14Avoiding Fatalism and Presumption
8.15Practical Decision-Making Frameworks
9. The Hereafter: Death, Resurrection, Heaven, and Hell5 views
Present the Qur’anic account of post-mortal life, highlighting justice, mercy, spiritual realities, and the ethical impact of afterlife beliefs.
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9.1Nature and Meaning of Death
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9.2Barzakh: The Intermediate State
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9.3Resurrection and the Spiritual Body
9.4Records of Deeds and the Scale
9.5The Bridge and Final Reckoning
9.6Paradise: Degrees and Delights
9.7Hell: Purposes and Remedies
9.8Eternity and Relative Duration
9.9Beatific Vision and Nearness
9.10Intercession and Divine Permission
9.11Divine Justice and Mercy in the Hereafter
9.12Portents of the Last Day
9.13Fate of the Sincere Seeker
9.14Moral Motivation from Eschatology
9.15Cultivating Readiness for the Hereafter
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10. Contemporary Relevance: Living the Teachings Today23 views
Translate the treatise into modern life through personal practice, ethical leadership, interfaith engagement, and resilient spiritual routines.
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10.1Addressing Modern Doubts and Secular Assumptions
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10.2Science, Rationality, and Faithful Inquiry
10.3Interfaith Dialogue and Shared Ethics
10.4Social Justice and Community Service
10.5Family Life and Character Education
10.6Daily Spiritual Regimen and Habit Design
10.7Economic Integrity in a Global Marketplace
10.8Peaceful Propagation and Good Example
10.9Resilience in Trials and Anxiety
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10.10Attention, Technology, and Devotion
10.11Cultivating Certitude and Perseverance
10.12Leadership, Trust, and Accountability
10.13Measuring Spiritual and Moral Growth
10.14Community Institutions and Reform
10.15A Lifelong Plan for Study and Practice