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Qabeelat Al-Abrar | Charlotte, NC November 11 – 13 Fall 2016 Qabeelat Al-Abrar | Charlotte, NC November 11 – 13 Fall 2016 Qabeelat Al-Abrar No Doubt: God, Religion & Politics in the Modern World Charlotte, NC Yasir Qadhi 2 No Doubt | God, Religion & Politics in the Modern World Shaykh Yasir Qadhi Class Disclaimers: - This class is not that much of an Iman-boosting class that you are accustomed to. But it is a different type of Iman-Boosting. - Almost half the class has more to do with Modernity than with Islam. For example, one of the main issues we will discuss is feminism. In order to discuss these, we have to explain what these –isms are. Its not just dry history. The goal is for us to understand that these trends, they come and go. We have to see where it came from and where it heading. - When YQ is teaching about these –isms, it is a bit problematic to teach issues that is not in our religion because he might end up convincing us something wrong when he is attempting to present the wrong. Not meant to plant doubts in us. Intentionally, YQ will not go into too much detail because his training as been in Classical Islam. He will try to simplify things as much as possible. 5 Modules that will be discuss in Class: 1) The Quest for ‘Real’ Islam o Only module where we will look back and not forward. We will not bring up anything new. We will focus on the history and we will discuss the classical controversies very quickly. o Purpose of this Module is the conclusion of this module which is a new understanding of how we deal with the classical controversies 2) Faith and Reason o Are they compatible? Are the incompatible? And what do we do when there appears to be incompatibility with faith and reason. What do we do when our mind / logic / common sense says one thing and the Quran says something else. The Conflict between reason (akhal) and faith (which is based on nakhal, texts/scriptures). o Will lead to other sub-modules, the main one being the existence of God. Many rationale scientific people today are agnostics and atheists and that is a scientific fact. And this presents a problem Qabeelat Al-Abrar No Doubt: God, Religion & Politics in the Modern World Charlotte, NC Yasir Qadhi 3 o There is also a rise in New- Age atheism, which we will also discuss in the class. People like Sam Harris, Christopher Hitchens, Richard Dawkins, Bill Maher. These are people that have taken on religion, especially Islam. They have some argument and we will talk about them, deconstruct their arguments and respond to them o We will then talk about the existence of God in Modernity. How do we respond to someone who does not believe in a God? What are the proofs that there is a God. What are the rationale, textual and logical proofs that there is a God? And what does the Quran say and what do modern Theologians (who are not Muslims) say? o Then we will discuss the role of intellect on Islam. How much emphasis must be placed on reason and rationality? Is Islam fully rationale. Are there aspects of Islam that are irrational? What if something is irrational to me but it is clearly in the Quran? o Concluded with evolution and Darwinism 3) Islam and ‘The other” o One of the main controversy is What is going to happen to good Non-Muslims? What does Islam say about good Non-Muslims? Is there hope for them? Is Islam salvationally inclusive or exclusive? Does Islam say all of us is Good and we will all go to Jannah or does Islam say my way or the highway (which is hell)? What are the evidences and theological problems that come with that and how to respond to those? o We will also discuss treatment of non-Muslims. There are interpretations of Islam, from the radical, that say it is not allowed to be friends with non-Muslims. They will try to quote you verses straight out of the Quran. We will look at those texts and discuss that. 4) Modernity and Islam o We will discuss many of the –isms. Feminisms, Gender Roles, Is there room for change?, Is all feminism bad or is all feminism good?, and is there such thing as Islamic Feminism? These are some of the topics that will be addressed. o We will then talk about LGBTQI issues and we will talk about what Islam says about same sex issues. What do we do when Gays/Lesbians are in fact some of out most supportive allies in out community? What do we do when those communities are helping almost like no other community? It is a very difficult situation. They are out strong allies in this islamophobic community. So, what do we do? Qabeelat Al-Abrar No Doubt: God, Religion & Politics in the Modern World Charlotte, NC Yasir Qadhi 4 o We will then move on to Liberalism, secularism and Humanism. They overlap in our society so we will talk about it together. And what are our roles as Muslims living in a liberal/secular and humanistic society? o Concluded with a very interesting story which will serve to demonstrate the realities of the impact of our societies on our psyche. The effects of being born and raised in a certain culture have on our values, subconsciously without us even knowing it. 5) Divine Law and Modern Governance o This module is worthy of its own course all together and perhaps someday there will be a class. o Democracy and the nation state. o This module is a very convoluted and difficult topic, so YQ will just introduce some ideas and realities. Because all of us are living in a democracy and because all of us have seen the effects and impacts of the democracy on us. To what extent can we or should we participate in a democracy. There are still voices amongst us that say it is haram to vote. There are still voices amongst us that say we should not be a part of this system. o We will also discuss the nation of state. Being an American, Canadian, Mexican, Swiss, etc. and being a member of a political entity. What if there are conflicting loyalties between that entity and the ummah? What if your nation of state is currently harming your ummah, which is currently the case? The pros and cons? Conclusion of the Class: - Essentially about doubts. We will talk about issues now, but there will be more new issues in the future, which will bring doubts. So, what do you do when you are faced with a doubt? What is the Islamic response to doubt? Is having doubts considered kufr? What happens when you face doubt and what do you do? Qabeelat Al-Abrar No Doubt: God, Religion & Politics in the Modern World Charlotte, NC Yasir Qadhi 5 Module 1 | T he Quest for the Real Islam 1.1 | A Chronological Overview of Islamic Theology 1. Definitions of Key Terms: Iman, Kufr, and Islam - The very first controversy that took place in Islam. - Who is and who is not a Muslim? What is the line between Islam and Kufr? These are questions that we are still dealing with today. - Who is a Muslim? Who is a kafir? What’s the difference between a Muslim and a Mu’min? What is the clear cut line of Islam and Kufr? - Look at radical Islam, ie. ISIS, they believe that everyone who doesn’t believe with them is a Kafir and that’s why they think can execute and kill thousands of people. ISIS also believes every Shi’i is a Kafir. - At what point does someone who calls themselves a Muslim leave being a Muslim for other bizarre beliefs? - By definition, every term must have a definition 2. Nature of the Divine (Tawhid Al-Rububiyya & Tawhid Al-Asma Wa-l-sifat) - What does it mean I believe in Allah? How do we know that Allah exists? What are the proofs? Must we prove that Allah exists? Or should we believe because our forefathers believed? Is faith that is blind accepted by Allah? Or does faith have to be rationale proved? - The greatest controversy that engulfed the Ummah is the concept of Allah’s Names and Attributes for more than 700 years. Many groups were formed. - Every religion has one controversy that is central to it. o Christianity: The Nature of Jesus Christ o Islam: Allah’s Names and Attributes - How do we understand Allah’s names and attributes? Does Allah speak in symbols and parables? Or do we take whatever Allah says as face value? - The Quran says that “Allah has a face”, I rose over the throne”, and the hadith tells us “Allah comes down in the third of the night”. How do we understand this? 3. Worshipping Allah (Tawhid Al-Uluhiyya) Qabeelat Al-Abrar No Doubt: God, Religion & Politics in the Modern World Charlotte, NC Yasir Qadhi 6 - How is it a controversy when every Muslim worships Allah? But what does worship entail? - Classical Example: Variations of Tasawoof (Sufism). Some aspects of Sufism were found problematic by the anti-sufi groups. And this tension is still going till this day. Can you ask other than Allah for you needs? Can you go to the grave of a pious person and ask for things? Is it permitted? Or is it shirk? 4. Predestination (Qadr) - This has been a controversy in every religion. There are more than 10 different opinions about Qadr in Islam.
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