Islam for Critical Thinkers is a transformative 4-week course that develops practical critical thinking skills that bridge Islamic principles in navigating modern challenges. It combines a weekend retreat with online learning and webinars, designed for students and professionals seeking to better understand and apply Islamic principles in their life.

Whether you're facing professional dilemmas, personal questions, or seeking a more intellectually grounded spiritual practice, this course provides the tools to approach faith critically while staying true to authentic Islamic teachings.

Who Should Apply?

This course welcomes participants from diverse backgrounds who share a commitment to intellectual growth within an Islamic framework:

• University students (18+) seeking to develop critical thinking skills that complement their academic pursuits
• Young professionals navigating workplace challenges while maintaining Islamic principles
• Community leaders looking to address contemporary issues with nuanced Islamic perspectives
• Educators who want to foster critical thinking in Islamic educational contexts
• Lifelong learners interested in deepening their understanding of Islam's intellectual tradition
• Anyone seeking to move beyond surface-level religious practice to a more reasoned engagement with faith

No formal Islamic education is required—just a curious mind and willingness to engage with both traditional wisdom and contemporary challenges.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Apply Quranic principles of critical reasoning to personal and professional challenges
• Navigate different scholarly opinions on contemporary issues with confidence
• Evaluate information sources within the Islamic tradition with discernment
• Develop structured approaches to problem-solving using Islamic frameworks
• Research and verify Islamic guidance on modern matters
• Apply fundamental principles of Islamic law to contemporary contexts
• Engage respectfully with differing viewpoints while maintaining authenticity
• Make evidence-based decisions that honour both religious principles and modern realities

Topics

• Understanding the ABCs of critical thinking
• Introduction to primary and secondary sources of Islamic knowledge
• Overview of traditional schools of Islamic thought
• Practical frameworks for understanding Islamic sources (Usul al-Fiqh, Maqasid, and Qawaid)
• Quranic foundations of critical thinking
• Study of contemporary critical thinkers in Islam
• Ibn Ashur's categorization of Sunnah and its implications
• Modern Muslim scholarly approaches to contemporary issues
• Critical analysis methodologies for complex religious questions
• Research methods and source verification in Islamic studies
• Principles for respectful disagreement in scholarly discourse
• Applying Islamic principles to modern decision-making challenges
• Balancing personal responsibility and tradition
• Developing an intelligent foundation for Islamic practice
• Exploring Islam's rich intellectual history
• Identifying Quranic principles as the basis for Muslim critical thinking

🏞️ 3-Day Immersive Retreat

Kickstart your journey with a rejuvenating weekend of critical thinking among like-minded individuals. Connect with mentors, participate in workshops, and build relationships that will support your learning journey.

🎥 4 Expert-led webinars

Learn from the stories of classical and contemporary critical thinkers. Apply lessons to your own journey of becoming a critical thinker. Each session includes live Q&A with prominent scholars and thought leaders.

📚 4-Week online learning modules

Access self-paced modules anytime, anywhere. Benefit from personalized tutor feedback to enhance your learning. Apply critical thinking frameworks to case studies relevant to your life and work.

💬 Private Discussion Forum

Connect with fellow participants in a safe, private space. Discuss common concerns and support each other's personal growth. Build a network of like-minded critical thinkers.