About this course
Explore the origin and structure of creation through the scriptural framework presented in Islamic cosmology. After introducing the subject and its historical doctrines, the course examines the heavens and earth, the sun, moon and stars, and the Quranic and hadith discussions of the Arsh and Kursi.
The lessons then turn to features of the natural world, including mountains, wind, water, vegetation and animals. A final sequence considers belief in angels, their infallibility, rank and functions within this account of creation.
What you’ll explore
- Islamic cosmology and the history of its doctrines
- The heavens, earth, sun, moon and stars
- The Arsh and Kursi in Quranic and hadith sources
- Scriptural discussion of the natural world
- The infallibility, rank and functions of angels
Curriculum
- 01What is Islamic Cosmology?
- 02A Brief History of Islamic Cosmological Doctrines
- 03The Heavens
- 04The Earth
- 05The Creation of the Heavens and the Earth
- 06The Sun, Moon and Stars
- 07The Arsh and the Kursi in the Quran
- 08The Arsh and the Kursi in Hadith Sources
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- 09The Bountiful Earth
- 10The Mountains
- 11Wind and Lightning
- 12Seas, Oceans and Vegetation
- 13Animals
- 14The Belief in Angels
- 15The Infallibility of Angels
- 16The Rank of Angels
- 17The Function of Angels
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