Which Islamic sect should I follow? | Shaykh Akram Nadwi

From Part 1 of History of Early Religious and Political Sects - see the full course with Shaykh Akram Nadwi:

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- Course Overview -

The formative period of Islam (the period following the murder of the third Caliph, ‘Uthman, until approximately the middle of the 4th century AH) was a time of important political and theological groupings. This era was beset with conflicts and controversy, and questions of legitimate leadership that rocked the Muslim community.

This course provides students with a profound understanding of the historical, theological and political developments of the Muslim community that led to formation of the early Muslim sects.


- Learning Objectives -
Upon successful completion of this course students should be able to:

• Appreciate the diversity of politico-theological opinion in the formative period and its relationship to historical events
• Understand the development of different Muslim sects and theological schools from a critical historical perspective
• Analyse the way in which different theological views have influenced each other
• Gain critical appreciation of theological labels such as Ahl al-Sunna, Shia and Muʿtazila in the light of their genesis.

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