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The Eternal Creed
The Eternal Creed is a concise, engaging, and eminently practical discussion of the 'Aqidah Tahawiyyah, perhaps the most widely accepted 'aqidah text in the history of the Ummah. This course is designed to help modern believers to gain a firm grounding, comfort, and certainty in the core beliefs of Islam in the most condensed and focused manner possible.
The Eternal Creed has been Imam Ghazali Institute's flagship course for nearly a decade. Starting in mid-2010, Shaykh Hamzah has taught the 'Aqidah Tahawiyyah in dozens of communities in over ten different countries across five continents, transforming the lives of thousands of students.
Ultimately, knowledge of The Eternal Creed allows students to draw on the Sunni 'aqidah as a source of guidance and strength, as well as intellectual and spiritual order. A firm grounding in the Sunni creed allows us to practice our religion with certainty, and this certainty of belief, in turn, allows us to emulate Prophetic practices in all areas of life.
This course is suitable for any mature Muslim.
The Eternal Creed has been Imam Ghazali Institute's flagship course for nearly a decade. Starting in mid-2010, Shaykh Hamzah has taught the 'Aqidah Tahawiyyah in dozens of communities in over ten different countries across five continents, transforming the lives of thousands of students.
Ultimately, knowledge of The Eternal Creed allows students to draw on the Sunni 'aqidah as a source of guidance and strength, as well as intellectual and spiritual order. A firm grounding in the Sunni creed allows us to practice our religion with certainty, and this certainty of belief, in turn, allows us to emulate Prophetic practices in all areas of life.
This course is suitable for any mature Muslim.
shaykh
Hamzah Wald Maqbul
Shaykh Hamzah Maqbul earned a Bachelors of Science in Biochemistry and a Bachelors of Arts in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations from the University of Washington in 2004, where he was also active as the president of the UW Muslim Students Association. Following the events of 9/11, he was recognized as an expert on Islam, engaging with diverse groups through lectures and media appearances.
After graduation, he pursued traditional Islamic studies in several countries, including Syria, Egypt, Morocco, Mauritania, the UAE, and Pakistan. Throughout, he focused on subjects such as Arabic language, both Maliki and Hanafi fiqh, hadith studies, tafsir, and the qira'at of Imam Nāfi’, Warsh and Qālūn. He received an Ijāzat al-Tadrīs and a chain of transmission to narrate hadith from prominent collections like the Muwatta' and Sihāh al-Sittah.
After graduation, he pursued traditional Islamic studies in several countries, including Syria, Egypt, Morocco, Mauritania, the UAE, and Pakistan. Throughout, he focused on subjects such as Arabic language, both Maliki and Hanafi fiqh, hadith studies, tafsir, and the qira'at of Imam Nāfi’, Warsh and Qālūn. He received an Ijāzat al-Tadrīs and a chain of transmission to narrate hadith from prominent collections like the Muwatta' and Sihāh al-Sittah.
Upon returning to the U.S., Shaykh Hamzah served as the resident scholar for the Thawr Institute in Seattle, teaching and giving khutbahs, while also promoting the knowledge and practice of the Sunnah across the country. He has worked with various organizations, including Darul Qasim, CAIR, and the Halal Food Standards Alliance of America.
Currently, he is collaborating with the Imam Ghazali Institute and serves as the resident scholar for Ribāt, a center for learning and remembrance in the Midwest United States, continuing his work in educating and serving the Muslim community.
Currently, he is collaborating with the Imam Ghazali Institute and serves as the resident scholar for Ribāt, a center for learning and remembrance in the Midwest United States, continuing his work in educating and serving the Muslim community.
Patrick Jones - Course author