ISE 101: Introduction to Islamic Theology
Understand the foundations of Islamic belief and creed through classical Sunni thought.
Key Details
Course Duration
Jan.13-Apr.28, 2026
(no classes February 16 to March 24 for Ramadan and Eid)
Time
Tuesdays, 6-7pm CT
Course Tuition
$380
Registration Deadline:
June 1, 2026
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Learning Outcomes
What you’ll Master
High School Students
Build a strong foundation in Islamic thought
College Students
Explore faith, reason, and identity in depth
Young Professionals
Navigate modern life with Islamic clarity
Global Learners
Access authentic Islamic education from anywhere
FACULTY
Meet your Guide
Mawlana Arif Kamal
Mawlana Samir Ali
He serves as Chair of the Shaykh al-Hind Program and Assistant Dean of Students. He teaches Islamic Law, Qur’anic Exegesis, and Arabic. After completing his hifz at IIE, he received an ijazah in tajweed and in the Qirā’ah of Hafs ʿan ʿAṣim. He studied hadith at Darul Qasim, earning ijazat from its illustrious scholars, along with additional ijāzāt in musalsalāt and other collections from various scholars. He later specialized in tafsīr through the Takhaṣṣuṣ fī al-Tafsīr program under Shaykh Amin Kholwadia, Mawlana Kamil Uddin, and Dr. Issam Eido.
Mawlana Arif Kamal
Mawlana Samir Ali
He serves as Chair of the Shaykh al-Hind Program and Assistant Dean of Students. He teaches Islamic Law, Qur’anic Exegesis, and Arabic. After completing his hifz at IIE, he received an ijazah in tajweed and in the Qirā’ah of Hafs ʿan ʿAṣim. He studied hadith at Darul Qasim, earning ijazat from its illustrious scholars, along with additional ijāzāt in musalsalāt and other collections from various scholars. He later specialized in tafsīr through the Takhaṣṣuṣ fī al-Tafsīr program under Shaykh Amin Kholwadia, Mawlana Kamil Uddin, and Dr. Issam Eido.
Mawlana Arif Kamal
Mawlana Samir Ali
He serves as Chair of the Shaykh al-Hind Program and Assistant Dean of Students. He teaches Islamic Law, Qur’anic Exegesis, and Arabic. After completing his hifz at IIE, he received an ijazah in tajweed and in the Qirā’ah of Hafs ʿan ʿAṣim. He studied hadith at Darul Qasim, earning ijazat from its illustrious scholars, along with additional ijāzāt in musalsalāt and other collections from various scholars. He later specialized in tafsīr through the Takhaṣṣuṣ fī al-Tafsīr program under Shaykh Amin Kholwadia, Mawlana Kamil Uddin, and Dr. Issam Eido.
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