Questions for Self-study
1. Explain the science of aqidah and the purpose of learning aqidah. Bring an example of a discourse prevalent in the science of aqidah and the way it helps a Muslim to better understand his faith.
2. The principles of iman are related to the metaphysics of Islam. Discuss. Will someone be able to perform his duties and right as a Muslim, if he has doubt on the metaphysics?
3. There have been differences of views over the attributes of God between the Hanabilites, the Mu’tazilites and the Asharites. In your opinion, how do these differences help to enhance our understanding of Tawhid/the Unity of Allah?
4. Materialism, relativism and skepticism are challenges to aqidah. How do these philosophies affect a Muslim’s worldview?
5. Explain the differences between the secular worldview and Tawhidic worldview in the way they understand God and His relationship with the world.
6. How does al-ghuluww contradictory to Islam in terms of its interpretation of Islam as a religion of fitrah.
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