Embark on a profound journey into the heart of Islamic belief with The Essential Islamic Creed. This comprehensive self-paced course is designed to illuminate the depths of Islamic theology, focusing on the intricate theological discussions surrounding Ilahiyyat—the study of the Divine Being and the Attributes of Allah Most High. Rooted in strengthening your connection with the Almighty, this course invites you to unravel the real meaning of Tawhid (the Oneness of Allah), delving into His names, attributes, and their profound relationship with creation.

Beyond its focus on Ilahiyyat, the course also provides a panoramic view of Prophethood (Nubuwwat) and Eschatology (Mughayyibat). Gain clarity on the infallibility of the prophets, the miracles affirming their divine missions, and the unseen realities of the soul, the Day of Judgment, and the afterlife—offering insights that bridge this world with the next.

This course begins with an introduction to the science of Aqida, tracing its rich history and the contributions of luminaries like Imam al-Ash'ari, Imam al-Ghazali, and Imam Abu Hanifa. You'll gain insight into both rational and scriptural approaches to defining and defending the core tenets of faith, while addressing complex theological issues such as the nature of free will and predestination.

Under the guidance of Dr. Mufti Abdur-Rahman Mangera, you will also tackle contemporary and perennial challenges in theology, including misconceptions around topics like takfir, tawassul, istighatha, and the interpretation of ambiguous Qur’anic verses (mutashabihat). Through thoughtfully curated lessons, this course is ideal for anyone seeking a robust, scholarly understanding of Islamic creed.


Many scholars claim their field of study is the most important. But what could be greater than exploring the essence of the Creator of the cosmos, the One who reigns over all?

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Course Curriculum

    1. Intro & The Early Generations

    2. Various Sects: Khawarij, Murjites, Mu’tazila, Qadariyyah, Jabariyyah etc

    3. Understanding the Famous Hadith About 73 Sects

    4. AQD100 - Quiz 1

    1. Aqidah Books, Understanding Names & Attributes of Allah

    2. Time, Types of Existence & Divine Attributes: Personal, Negative, and Affirmative

    3. The Divine Attribute of Takwin and the Associations (Ta'alluqat)

    4. The Speech of Allah: The Eternal and Created Speech

    5. The Attribute of Existence, The Zahiri Approach & Ambiguous Terms

    6. Q&A Session

    7. AQD100 - Quiz 2

    1. Absolute Transcendence of Allah, Tafwid, Ta'wil & Ibn Taymiyya

    2. Scholars Opinion on Tafwid and Ta'wil

    3. Why Allah Uses Metaphors & the Necessity of Believing in God Even Without Revelation

    4. What We Get in Paradise and Faith Issues (Conviction & Confession)

    5. Takfir, Does Iman Increase or Decrease, Iman vs Islam

    6. Q&A Session

    7. AQD100 - Quiz 3

    1. The Covenant, Natural Faith vs Acquired Faith, The Souls

    2. Destiny (Qadr and Qada') and Free Will

    3. The Nature of Free Will, The Nature of Everything that Occurs in this World, How Good and Evil is Determined

    4. Q&A Session

    5. AQD100 - Quiz 4

    1. Prophethood, Iman Ijmali & Iman Tafsili

    2. The Prophets ﷺ, Istighatha & Tawassul, Other Prophets and Related Questions

    3. Angels, Signs of the Day of Judgement, Eschatological Realities

    4. Q&A Session

    5. AD100 - Quiz 5

    1. AQD100 - Final Assessment

    2. Feedback Form

About this course

  • 15.5 hours of video content
  • NEW Elective Course
  • Rayyan Courses Subscription
  • Detailed Notes

Course Topics

A whole host of topics will be covered in the course, including the following questions:

  • Is Taqlid (Blind following) valid in ‘Aqida?

  • If Allah knows everything, why does He even send us to this world?

  • Is it necessary to be Ash’ari or Maturidi?

  • What is the relationship between the Eternal Speech and the Created Speech?

  • What Philosophy did Imam Ghazali challenge?

  • Does Iman increase and decrease?

  • Can qadr change? How does du‘a, sadaqa, being good with one’s kin effect qadr?

  • Is it true that the Prophet ﷺ is made of nur (light)?

  • What is the status of the Prophet ﷺ’s Parents?

  • Did the Prophet ﷺ see Allah during the Ascension (mi’raj)?

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Instructor

Dr. Mufti Abdur-Rahman Mangera

Dean, Course Instructor

Dr. Mufti Abdur-Rahman ibn Yusuf Mangera is a British Muslim scholar educated in both the Islamic and Western traditions. He memorised the Qur’an by heart and graduated from the Darul Uloom seminary Bury, UK, and later earned a specialised licence to issue fatwa (legal responses) at Mazahir ‘Ulum Saharanpur, India. He earned his BA from the University of Johannesburg and completed his MA and PhD in Islamic Studies from the School of Oriental and African Studies in London. He holds an honorary fellowship at The Royal Aal al-Bayt Institute for Islamic Thought, Amman, Jordan. Shaykh Abdur-Rahman has the unique experience of serving as an imam in Muslim communities on both sides of the Atlantic, eight years in Southern California and over five in the great city of London—and his continued work as an international speaker and lecturer enables him to address and offer pertinent advice on current challenges that face Muslims in the West. He is the founder of Whitethread Institute, a post-graduate insititute for Islamic scholars. He is an avid traveller and continues to teach hadith and work on scholarly publications through White Thread Press. Many of his lectures are available on Zamzam Academy and his courses through Rayyan Courses.

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