The Science of Fatwa and Contemporary Fiqh Issues
From Usûlü'l-İftâ' to contemporary fiqh problems: The discipline of fatwa and current issues in DİDAR's fourth-year specialization period.
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The Arabic-Turkish Balance in Reading Classical Texts
Transitioning from dependence on commentaries and translations to the original text; DİDAR's gradual Arabic reading strategy in its curriculum.
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Spiritual Refinement and Self-Discipline in the Science of Tasawwuf
Sufi exegesis and self-discipline; Kuşeyrî's Latâ'if al-Ishârât and spiritual development in the DİDAR curriculum.
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Why is Arabic Indispensable in Faculties of Theology?
The central position of Arabic in faculties of theology, proficiency in reading texts, and the role of DİDAR's four-year Arabic preparatory program.
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The Science of Logic and Its Place in Islamic Sciences
Logic courses in the fourth-year curriculum: Mizânü'l-'Ukûl and Îdâhu'l-Mübhem, and their place in usul, kalām, and munāẓara.
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Usul al-Fiqh: Fundamental Principles of Deriving Rulings
Usul al-Fiqh education from Pezdevî to Ibn al-Humam; evidence, consensus, analogy, and the fundamental principles of deriving rulings.
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Creedal Education and Core Texts in Islamic Theology
Creedal education from Mâtürîdî to Teftâzânî; Nesefî's al-Aqāʾid and the Islamic theology texts in the DİDAR curriculum.
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From Classical Texts to Deep Understanding in Nahw (Arabic Grammar)
Nahw education in the DİDAR curriculum, from Avâmil to Kâfiye; deep understanding through Tuhfetü's-Seniyye and the discipline of text reading.
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Text Reading and Memorization Discipline in Sarf (Morphology)
Understanding verb patterns through Mecmûatü's-Sarf texts; the role of memorization, study, and discussion discipline in sarf education.
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Tajweed, Recitation, and Comprehension in Qur'anic Education
From articulation to meaning: The three dimensions of Qur'an education and the discipline of daily recitation in the DİDAR curriculum.
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Textual Study and Methodology in Islamic Jurisprudence (Fiqh)
Classical fiqh texts from al-Sarakhsi to Ibn Abidin; the discipline of textual study with knowledge of usul al-fiqh.
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Methodology and Source Selection in Hadith Studies
The path to authentic Hadith sources: Hadith education in the DİDAR curriculum, from Bukhari to Mishkat al-Masabih.
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