What You’ll Learn

Learn the essential beliefs and core principles of Islamic theology.

Understanding Divine Knowledge

Develop a deeper appreciation for the importance of sacred knowledge in Islam.

Modern Theological Challenges

Explore contemporary ideological and theological trends shaping today’s world.

Faith in Context

Learn how to apply Islamic creed meaningfully within modern social and cultural realities.

Confident Conviction

Build clarity and confidence in articulating and living your faith.

 

Fall 2026: Understanding Aqidah

  • Course Length
    6 weeks, 60 mins/week
  • Course Tuition
    $150
  • Course Dates
    Oct.19-Dec.4|Day, Time CT
  • Registration Deadline
    Oct. 15, 2026

Course Instructors

Dr Muhammed Stodolsky teaches Arabic, Islamic Law, and Islamic Theology. He has studied classical Islamic texts with scholars from Arab, Turkish, and Indian traditions. He earned his M.A. and Ph.D. with honors from the University of Chicago’s Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations. In 2008, he conducted research on the Ḥanafi school of Islamic law in Syria as a Fulbright fellow.

Mawlana Atiq Taiyab was one of the first graduate’s of Darul Qasim’s Intermediate and Advanced Programs. He studied Bukhari and Islamic theology (Kalam) under Shaykh Amin Kholwadia, and Arabic language—including grammar, morphology, literature, and composition—under Mawlana Aziz Ahmed, a scholar trained at Darul Uloom Deoband and Darul Uloom Nadwatul Ulama. He has also completed further studies in the Islamic Sciences in South Africa and Pakistan.

FAQs

What if I miss a class?

If you miss a class you have one week to listen and view the recording via canvas.

Is this suitable for international students?

MARS courses have been designed and scheduled with the international student in mind. Several courses have multiple time options to accommodate different global time zones for students living in the Middle East, South Asia, Africa, UK, and Turkey.

How much time commitment?

MARS courses are designed for the busy professional, student on the go, or even stay at home mom who is struggling to find an Islamic studies course that is manageable, but doesn’t compromise on content and quality of instruction. There is no homework. The average student will be committing about 2 hours per week.

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