Program Title

Masters of Ar-Rāsikhūn in ʿAqīdah Studies (AQD101)
Duration: Four Academic Years
Award: Master’s Degree in ʿAqīdah Studies

Program Rationale

The Masters of Ar-Rāsikhūn in ʿAqīdah Studies is designed to provide advanced, structured, and research-based graduate education in Islamic theology (ʿAqīdah) grounded in the Qur’an and authentic Sunnah according to the interpretive methodology of the early Muslim generations (al-Salaf al-Ṣāliḥ).

The program addresses the need for academically trained scholars capable of preserving doctrinal integrity while engaging responsibly with contemporary intellectual, philosophical, and theological discourses.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, graduates will be able to:

1. Demonstrate advanced mastery of foundational and classical doctrines of Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jamāʿah.

2. Analyze and interpret primary theological texts using established methodological principles.

3. Critically evaluate historical and contemporary theological trends.

4. Produce independent academic research rooted in primary Islamic sources.

5. Articulate orthodox Islamic creed with clarity, precision, and scholarly integrity.

6. Apply creedal principles to contemporary contexts with balance and wisdom.

Academic Structure

The curriculum integrates:

• Advanced textual study of classical creedal works

• Qur’anic and Hadith-based theological analysis

• Research methodology and academic writing

• Comparative theological engagement

• Supervised thesis research

Academic Standards

The program upholds rigorous academic standards, including:

• Structured coursework progression

• Formal assessments and research evaluations

• Faculty supervision and mentorship

• Thesis defense requirement

• Ethical research compliance

The program is committed to intellectual excellence, methodological discipline, and the cultivation of scholars characterized by both academic competence and ethical integrity.