Islamic Faith

 

The specialty of the Islamic Faith is an academic field concerned with studying the origins of the Islamic faith and the basic principles of faith in Islam. This specialization focuses on understanding the beliefs and ideas that constitute the foundations of faith for Muslims, studying the various Islamic sects and sects, and analyzing the legal texts related to the faith. This specialization aims to enhance a deep understanding of the Islamic faith and provide a clear and comprehensive vision of the basic beliefs of Islam.

Fields of study in the specialty of faith:

  • Fundamentals of Islamic Creed:
  1. Monotheism: Study of the concept of monotheism and its types (the monotheism of divinity, the monotheism of divinity, and the monotheism of names and attributes).
  2. Belief in the Unseen: Study of belief in angels, heavenly books, messengers, the Last Day, and destiny, its good and evil.
  3. The Shahada: Understanding the importance of the Shahada in the Islamic faith.
  • Sects and Schools of Thought (Islamic Sects and Schools of Thought):
  1. Ash’ari and Maturidism: Study of Ash’ari and Maturidite doctrines and their influence on Islamic thought.
  2. Misguided sects: Analysis of the beliefs of sects that deviated from the correct doctrine, such as the Mu’tazilites, the Kharijites, and the Shiites.
  3. Salafism: Study of the concept of Salafism and the beliefs of the righteous predecessors.
  • Islamic Theology:
  1. Theological theories: Study of theological theories in Islam and their development throughout history.
  2. Responding to suspicions: Analyzing doctrinal suspicions and responding to them using legal and rational evidence.
  • Sources of Islamic Creed:
  1. The Holy Qur’an: Study of the verses of faith in the Holy Qur’an and their interpretation.
  2. The Sunnah of the Prophet: Analysis and understanding of the Prophet’s hadiths related to faith.
  • Islamic History:
  1. Islamic conquests: studying the impact of Islamic conquests on spreading the faith.
  2. History of Islamic sects: Understanding the history of the emergence and development of Islamic sects and doctrines.
  • Islamic Philosophy:
  1. Islamic philosophical thought: Study of the influence of philosophy on Islamic thought and belief.
  2. Interaction between philosophy and belief: Analysis of how philosophy influences the formation of Islamic beliefs.

Required skills:

  • Analytical skills: the ability to analyze legal texts and understand their deep meanings.
  • Research skills: The ability to conduct research studies to understand contractual issues and provide new explanations.
  • Linguistic skills: Mastery of the Arabic language to accurately understand legal texts.
  • Communication skills: the ability to convey ideological ideas clearly and effectively to specialized and non-specialized audiences.
  • Critical thinking: to critically evaluate doctrinal theories and practices.

Work fields:

  • Teaching and academia: Teaching the Islamic faith in universities and religious institutes.
  • Religious guidance: Working as an imam or religious guide in mosques and Islamic centers.
  • Scientific research: Conducting research in research centers and universities to develop the science of faith.
  • Publishing and writing: writing books and articles that deal with topics of the Islamic faith.
  • Sharia consultations: Providing Sharia consultations related to faith to individuals and institutions.

The importance of studying faith:

  • Achieving a correct understanding of faith: It contributes to providing a comprehensive and correct understanding of the Islamic faith.
  • Promoting Islamic unity: It helps in promoting unity among Muslims by spreading the correct understanding of the faith.
  • Responding to suspicions: It contributes to responding to doctrinal suspicions and defending the Islamic faith.
  • Providing new insights: It provides modern insights and interpretations that are in line with the requirements of the modern era.

Applications for studying faith:

  • Developing educational curricula: designing educational curricula for studying the Islamic faith in schools and universities.
  • Religious Program Management: Organizing and managing programs that provide support and care to Islamic communities through teaching the faith.
  • Research and Development: Conduct research to understand decade-long challenges and provide innovative solutions.
  • Education and Awareness: Providing training and awareness on contractual issues to enhance community participation.

The specialty of Islamic Faith is a vital field that contributes to a deep and comprehensive understanding of the Islamic faith, which helps Muslims apply the teachings of Islam correctly and appropriately in their daily lives. This major equips individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to analyse, understand and interpret Islamic doctrines in ways consistent with the requirements of the modern era.