Masters of Foundations of Islamic Creed

Master of Foundations of Islamic Creed (ʿAqīdah) Al-Ihsan Canadian Islamic University The Master of Foundations of Islamic Creed at Al-Ihsan Canadian Islamic University is a rigorous graduate program designed to cultivate advanced scholarly competence in Islamic theology (ʿaqīdah) in accordance with the Qur’an and the authentic Sunnah, grounded in the methodological framework of Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jamāʿah and informed by the authoritative scholarship of the early Muslim community and recognized classical and contemporary scholars. The program offers a systematic and analytical study of the foundational sources of Islamic creed, emphasizing textual fidelity, theological precision, and critical engagement. Students examine core doctrinal themes, including the pillars of faith; the Divine Names and Attributes; prophethood; eschatology (al-samʿiyyāt); divine decree (al-qaḍāʾ wa al-qadar). The curriculum also includes a structured nurturing approach, beginning with the correct foundation first and equipping students with the intellectual tools necessary to address modern doctrinal challenges through a principled and academically grounded approach. A central component of the program is the development of advanced research competencies. Students are trained in classical and contemporary methodologies of theological inquiry, manuscript analysis, academic writing, and critical scholarship. Through seminars, supervised research, and the completion of a master’s thesis that meets established academic standards, candidates contribute meaningfully to the field of Islamic theological studies. Graduates of the program are prepared for roles in higher education, scholarly research, religious leadership, community education, and intellectual engagement within academic and public contexts. The program seeks to produce scholars who combine doctrinal clarity, methodological rigor, ethical integrity.