Eng - Intro to Islamic Philosophy

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Course Overview

Introduction to Islamic Philosophy. This series of lectures (total of 30+) is based on the book called "An Introduction to Islamic Philosophy" by Murtada Mutahhari. The course lecture begins with a simple easy to understand introduction to Islamic Philosophy and dives deep into its origins and subject matter of philosophy with differentiating between absolute existence and existence in the absolute sense. Further down in the course it talks about the various methodology used and the overall benefits of understanding the concepts associated with understanding the Islamic philosophy.

What are the requirements?

None

What am I going to get from this course?

To Introduce the basic underlying concepts surrounding the Islamic Philosophy

What is the target audience?

Any Interested Individual seeking understanding of the basic concepts of Islamic Concepts

About the Scholar

Hujjat al-Islam Dr Mohammad Ali Shomali is a graduate of the Islamic Seminaries of Qum and has also both a BA and an MA in Western Philosophy from the University of Tehran and a doctorate in Philosophy from the University of Manchester. He is the Head of the Hawza Ilmiyya of England, the editor-in-chief of two journals, and has been very active in inter-religious dialogue.

Course Curriculum

Section 1: Start Here

Introduction to Islamic Philosophy Lecture 1
This lecture studies the following:
1. Introduction to Philosophy
2. The Origins of the Term Philosophy
3. Subject Matter of Philosophy
4. Difference between Absolute Existence and Existence in the Absolute Sense
Introduction To Islamic Philosophy Lecture 2
This lecture studies the following:
1. An Introduction to Two Main Schools of Islamic Philosophical Thought before Sadra
2. Hikmat al Masha’ – Peripatetic Philosophy
3. Hikmat al Ishraq – the School of Illumination
4. Differences between Plato and Aristotle
5. Plato’s View on Muthal – idea of ideas
6. Human Spirit
7. Plato’s View regarding the human soul’s knowledge
8. Different Trends in Islamic Intellectual Discourse
9. Mystical Approach Differences between Philosophers and Mystics
10. Theological Approach
11. Differences between Philosophy and Theology
Introduction To Islamic Philosophy Lecture 3

This lecture studies the following:
Hikmat al-Muta’aliya – transcendent philosophy
The Four Journeys of Spiritual Wayfaring and Sadra’s Corresponding Discussions
Definition of Philosophy
Subject Matter of Science
Subject Matter of Philosophy
Methodology used in Philosophy
Benefit of Studying Philosophy
The Five Main Issues Studied in Philosophy
Introduction To Islamic Philosophy Lecture 4
This lecture studies the following:
1. Features of the Concept of Existence
2. Self-Evident A Discussion about the two types of Definition
3. A Discussion regarding the Concept of Existence having One Meaning but Different Types
4. Arguments proving that Existence is Mushtarakun ma’nawiyun – having one meaning and different types Existence can be divided
5. Existence and non-Existence are Contradictory
6. Argument through Mahiyyah – quiddity
Introduction To Islamic Philosophy Lecture 5
This lecture studies the following:
1. A discussion on Existence and Essence
2. Lack of Distinction between the Essence and Existence of Allah
3. Arguments for the Distinction between Existence and Essence
4. Essence does not necessarily need to Exist
5. Essence needs to be Proved
6. Inability to Think of them Separately if they were the Same
7. Unity of Existence and Essence in the External World
Introduction To Islamic Philosophy Lecture 6
This lecture studies the following:
1. Features of Existence
2. Graded Hierarchy of Existence
3. Two Principles of Understanding Graded Hierarchy of Existence
4. Existence of Reality Multiplicity
5. Ideas Regarding Multiplicity
6. Unity of Existence – the View of the Mystics
7. The View of the Peripatetic Philosophers
8. A Third View Regarding Multiplicity Gradation in Quiddity
Introduction To Islamic Philosophy Lecture 7
This lecture studies the following:
1. Explaining the Concept of ‘what is Common is also What Differentiates between Existents’
2. Arguments for the Gradation of Existence
3. Different Realities Exist that Share the Same Reality but have Different Degrees
4. Disproving Realities being a Hundred Percent Different from One Another
5. The Argument of the Concept of Ten Categories
6. Argument according to Primordality of Existence
7. Feature of Non-Existence’ Being Void of Distinction and Causality
8. An Introduction to the Impossibility of Restoring that which has Ceased to Exist
Introduction To Islamic Philosophy Lecture 8
This lecture studies the following:
1. Difference between Exact Restoration and Similar Restoration
2. Arguments for the Impossibility of Restoring that which has Ceased to Exist
3. There can be no Gap between Something and Itself
4. Argument based on Primordality of Existence
5. Argument through the Concept of Motion and Time
6. Perception An Introduction to Mental Existence
Introduction To Islamic Philosophy Lecture 9
This lecture studies the following:
1. Fakhr Razi’s View Regarding Knowledge
2. Arguments to Prove Mental Existence
3. Argument through Judgments in a Statement
4. Argument through Universal Concepts
5. A Concept in its Simplicity Objections to Mental Existence
6. Bringing two things Together that are Apparently Contradictory
7. Fakh Razi’s Answer to the Objection
8. Fadil Qushji’s Answer to the Objection
9. The Idea of Transformation
10. Muhaqqiq Dawani’s Idea
11. Sadra’s Answer to the Objection
12. Sadra’s Distinction between Two Types of Predication
13. An Introduction to Primary and Secondary Philosophical Intelligibles
Introduction To Islamic Philosophy Lecture 10
This lecture studies the following:
1. Three Types of Concepts
2. Al-Mahsusat – Sensations
3. Al-Mutakhayyalat – Concepts Initially Understood through Sensation but Stored in Memory
4. Al-Maqulat – Intelligibles Division of Intelligibles into Primary and Secondary
5. Classification and Features of Intelligibles
6. Three Differences between Primary and Secondary Intelligibles
Introduction To Islamic Philosophy Lecture 11
This lecture studies the following:
1. Unity of the Knower and the Known
2. Self-Knowledge
3. Knowledge of Others
4. Two Examples to help Understand the Difference Between Sadra and Ibn Sina’s Views
5. Sina’a View Sadra’s View
Introduction To Islamic Philosophy Lecture 12
Theses lectures study the following:
1. Criterion for the Truth Al-qadiyyah al-shakhsiyyah –
2. Particular Proposition Al-qadiyyah al-kharijiyyah – External proposition
3. Haji Sabzvari’s View Al-qadiyyah al-haqiqiyyah – a Proposition about Essence Creativity of the Human Mind The Contingency of Essence, Mahiyyah The Neediness of Essence Nafsul Amr
Introduction To Islamic Philosophy Lecture 13
This lecture studies the following:
1. Conditions of the Relation between Subject and Predicate
2. Necessity
3. Impossibility
4. Contingency Divisions of Necessity and Impossibility
5. By Itself
6. By Another Thing
7. Different Meanings of Imkan
8. A Broader and General Meaning A Particular and Narrower Meaning
9. The Most Particular and Narrowest Meaning Imkanul Istiqbali – Future Possibility
Introduction To Islamic Philosophy Lecture 14
This lecture studies the following:
1. Imkani isti’dadi – Potential Possibility
2. Examples for Instances of Potential Possibility
3. Imkani wuqu’I – Possibility of Happening or Occurring
4. Differences between Imkani isti’dadi, Essential Possibility and Imkani dhati, Potential Possibility A Discussion regrading Mahiyyah, Essence
5. Three Major Questions in Philosophy and their Divisions Matlabu ma Matlabu haal Matlabu lim
Introduction To Islamic Philosophy Lecture 15
This lecture studies the following:
1. Rulings related to Mahiyyah, Essence
2. Two Types of Predicates that Apply to Essence Mahiyyah in Itself
3. Existence of Mahiyyah An Alternative Explanation through the Two Types of Predication
4. The Considerations of Mahiyyah Mahiyyah Mixed with Something Else
5. Mahiyyah without a Certain Quality Mahiyyah without Condition
Introduction To Islamic Philosophy Lecture 16
This lecture studies the following:
1. Definition of Causality
2. Classification of Causes
3. First Classification: Real and Preparatory
4. Second Classification: Complete and Incomplete
5. Aristotle’s Classification: Four Types of Causes
6. Fourth Classification: Internal and External
7. Fifth Classification: Immediate and non-Immediate
8. Sixth Classification: Hierarchal and Same Level An Introduction to the Principle of Causality
Introduction To Islamic Philosophy Lecture 16
This lecture studies the following:
1. Articulation of the Principle of Causality
2. Existential Poverty of Effect according to Sadra
3. Reasons for the Need of Cause Empirical Theory
4. Theologians Theory Primordality of Essence Theory
5. Existential Poverty of Effect Theory Dependency on Cause: Initial or Continual
Introduction To Islamic Philosophy Lecture 18
This lecture studies the following:
1. Second Principle: Causal Necessity or Determination
2. Opponents of Causal Necessity
3. Physicists Theologians
4. Third Principle: Conformity between Cause and Effect
5. Inductive Argument for Conformity
6. Deductive Argument for Conformity
7. Vicious Circle in Causality Infinite Regress in Causality
Introduction To Islamic Philosophy Lecture 19
This lecture studies the following:
1. ‘Illatul gha’yyah – Reason for Performance of an Action
2. Difference Between ‘illatul gha’yyah and Result of Action
3. Relation between Action and the Result of Action
4. Questions regarding ‘illatul gha’yyah
5. Man’s Unintentional and Vain Actions
6. Al-‘illatul fa’iliyyah in Relation to Unintelligible Beings
7. Six Elements in Human/Intelligible Actions
Introduction To Islamic Philosophy Lecture 20
This lecture studies the following:
1. A Discussion on Predestination and Free Will
2. Opinions Regarding Predestination and Free Will
3. Two Points Denying the Idea of Predestination
4. Precedence and Coming After
5. Seven Types of Precedence and Coming After
Introduction To Islamic Philosophy Lecture 21
This lecture studies the following:
1. Precedence in Time
2. Taqaddumu Rutbi – Gradational Precedence
3. Precedence in Honor- Al-taqaddum bil tab’a – the Incomplete Cause Precedes the Effect
4. Precedence in Causality - Al-taqaddummu bil tajawhur –
5. Precedence in Formation of Mahiyyah
6. Precedence in Reality – al-taqaddummu bil haqiqah
7. A Discussion regarding the Reality of Precedence and To Follow
8. The Relation between Logic’s Universal Concepts of Mutawati and Mushakkik and Philosophy’s Precedence and To Follow Sadra’s Explanation of Multiplicity A Discussion regarding Time
Introduction To Islamic Philosophy Lecture 22
This lecture studies the following:
1. Definition of Temporal Eternity and Non-Eternity –Huduth and Qidam
2. Essential Huduth and Qidam
3. Precedence is not only a Matter of Time
4. Mahiyyah Criterion for Needing Cause
5. Defining Essential Hadith and Temporal Hadith
Introduction To Islamic Philosophy Lecture 23
This lecture studies the following:
1. Terminology Hulul Mawdu’ – Subject Substance and Accident
2. The Ten Categories
3. The Nine Types of ‘Arad, Accident
Introduction To Islamic Philosophy Lecture 24
This lecture studies the following:
1. A Discussion regarding the Concept of Space
2. Two Major Idea regarding Space according to Philosophers
3. A Discussion regarding the Concept of Time
4. Harakah – Gradual Changing The Types of Beings that have Time
5. Sadra’s Idea of Change in Substance
6. Types of Times
7. The Concept of Moment in Philosophy
8. Five Types of Substance
Introduction To Islamic Philosophy Lecture 25
This lecture studies the following:
1. A Continuation of the Discussion regarding the Five Types of Substance
2. A Discussion regarding Jism
3. Theologians Idea
4. Democritus’s Opinion
5. The View of the Philosophers
Introduction To Islamic Philosophy Lecture 26
This lecture studies the following:
1. The Concept of Change and the Different Perspectives regarding it
2. Parmenides Argument for the Impossibility of Change
3. Aristotle’s Counter Argument
4. Aristotle’s Idea of Gradual and Instant Change
5. The Categories in which Aristotle Accepted Motion and Avicenna and Sadra’s Views
6. The Implications of Motion
7. The Six Requisites for Motion according to Aristotle and Avicenna
8. Sadra’s View on Motion in Substance
Introduction To Islamic Philosophy Lecture 27
This lecture studies the following:
1. Arguments for Substantial Motion
2. Argument One, through Distinction of Jawhar and ‘Arad
3. Argument Two – Modes of Existence
4. Argument Three – through the Concept of Time
5. Argument Four – based on the Concept of Ghayah
6. The Fifth Argument by Allamah Tabataba-ii
Introduction To Islamic Philosophy Lecture 28
This lecture studies the following:
1. Knowing God
2. The Concept of God
3. The Idea of the Philosophers before Sadra
4. Sadra’s View
5. Methods for Human Beings to Know God
6. Through the Heart
7. Through Science, Perceptions and Nature Through Philosophy
Introduction To Islamic Philosophy Lecture 29
This lecture studies the following:
1. Arguments Proving the Existence of God
2. Terminology Burhane Siddiqin Farabi’s Argument
3. Avicenna’s Burhane Siddiqin
4. Sadra’s Burhane Siddiqin
5. Unity of God
6. Sadra’s Argument
7. Shaykh al-Ishraq’s Argument
Introduction To Islamic Philosophy Lecture 30 (Part 1)
This Lecture includes:
1. Man’s Ability or Inability to Understand Divine Attributes through Reason
2. The View of Muslim Scholars
3. God has nothing in Common with Creation
4. Assuming there is something Common, Man cannot Understand
5. We can only follow Holy Texts
6. The View of the Muslim Philosophers
7. Classification of Divine Attributes
8. Attributes of Essence Attributes of Action
Introduction To Islamic Philosophy Lecture 30 (Part 2)
This Lecture includes:
1. Man’s Ability or Inability to Understand
2. Divine Attributes through Reason
3. The View of Muslim Scholars
4. God has nothing in Common with Creation Assuming there is something Common, Man cannot Understand
5. We can only follow Holy Texts
6. The View of the Muslim Philosophers
7. Classification of Divine Attributes
8. Attributes of Essence Attributes of Action
Introduction To Islamic Philosophy Lecture 31
This lecture studies the following:
Quality of Action
1. Two Types of KnowledgeGod has regarding Human Beings
2. Qualities of God being Identical with His Essence
3. Arguments for Divine Qualities
4. Sadra’s Burhane Siddiqin
5. Philosophical Argument
6. Theological Argument
7. Common Points between the Second and Third Arguments
8. God’s Actions Is the World Eternal or non-Eternal?
9. Theologian’s Approach Philosopher’s Approach
10. Sadra’s View
Introduction To Islamic Philosophy Lecture 32
This lecture studies the following:
1. Different Realms
2. Physical World
3. Divine Universe Discussion regarding the Existence of a World lower than the Physical
4. Discussion regarding the Existence of a World between the Physical and Divine
5. Muslim Philosopher’s Arguments to Prove this Existence
6. Proving the number of Worlds in the View of Muslim Philosophers
Introduction To Islamic Philosophy Lecture 33 - FINAL LECTURE
This lecture studies the following:
1. Divine Decree and Measure
2. Qadr - measure Philosopher’s View
3. Theologian’s View
4. Ash’arites and Mu’tazilites
5. Divine Decree, Qada
6. The Discussion of Evil
7. The Reality of Evil and its Origins
8. Wisdom behind Evil Search...
9. Categories
10. Ahkam
11. Aqaid
12. Hawza of England
13. Imamat Course
14. Interfaith dialogue
15. Islamic Belief System
16. Islamic Plan for Life
17. latest news
18. News
19. Past Intensive Classes
20. Tajwid
21. Uncategorized
22. Upcoming Courses