Advanced specialist study
Specialisation in Logic & Islamic Philosophy
تخصّص في المنطق والفلسفة الإسلامية
Advanced specialist study in the rational and intellectual sciences of the classical Islamic scholarly tradition.
Rigorous Reasoning.
Classical Texts.
Advanced Study.
The specialisation
Advanced study of the rational sciences
This advanced specialist programme focuses on the rational and intellectual disciplines within the classical Islamic scholarly tradition.
Students engage with Mantiq (Islamic Logic), Maqulat, Hikmah and Islamic Philosophy as connected disciplines within the wider Dars-e-Nizami Qadeem intellectual tradition, rather than as isolated modern academic subjects.
Explore the Dars-e-Nizami traditionThe intellectual tradition
Reasoning as a scholarly discipline
The rational sciences train students to read, question and reason carefully within the broader traditional curriculum.
- 01Understand how concepts are formed
- 02Analyse propositions and judgements
- 03Understand inference and demonstration
- 04Examine arguments
- 05Formulate objections
- 06Analyse responses
- 07Approach difficult intellectual discussions systematically
Areas of study
The rational & intellectual sciences
Mantiq — Logic
- Conception and judgement
- Definitions
- Propositions
- Inference
- Demonstration
Maqulat
- The ten categories
- Conceptual analysis
- Classical discussions of the categories
Munazarah & Adab al-Bahth
- Scholarly debate
- Argumentation
- Objections and responses
- Principles of disciplined discussion
Hikmah
- Classical rational inquiry
- Nature and existence
- Metaphysical discussions
Islamic Philosophy
- Advanced intellectual discussions within the classical scholarly curriculum
How the disciplines connect
A connected course of intellectual study
- 01
Mantiq
Disciplined reasoning
- 02
Munazarah
Structured argumentation
- 03
Maqulat
Conceptual categories
- 04
Hikmah
Advanced rational inquiry
- 05
Islamic Philosophy
Higher intellectual study
Teaching method
Argument, analysis and close textual study
Students learn to follow the structure of classical discussions and engage carefully with their terminology, claims and proofs.
Our teaching method- Read the original text
- Understand technical terminology
- Identify the issue being discussed
- Analyse claims and proofs
- Consider objections
- Understand responses
- Articulate difficult discussions clearly
The texts
Study through the classical works
Study is conducted through close reading of classical texts rather than simplified summaries alone. The Institute’s wider teaching in the rational sciences includes works such as Hidayat al-Hikmah alongside logic and philosophy texts from the Dars-e-Nizami tradition.
The precise selection for this specialisation is guided by the course of study and is not presented here as a definitive book list.
Explore the books we teachAdvanced study
For students pursuing deeper intellectual study
This programme is intended for students seeking advanced specialist study in Logic and Islamic Philosophy within the traditional Islamic scholarly curriculum.
Contact the Institute for guidance on whether the programme is suitable for your background and present level of study.
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Principal instructor
Mufti Muhammad Amir Kelani Al-Azhari
Mufti Muhammad Amir Kelani Al-Azhari is the founder and principal instructor of Imam Rabbani Institute. His teaching of the classical Islamic sciences includes close engagement with Mantiq, Maqulat and Islamic Philosophy.
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Frequently asked questions about the Specialisation
What is the Specialisation in Logic & Islamic Philosophy?
It is an advanced specialist programme focused on the rational and intellectual disciplines within the classical Islamic scholarly tradition.
What is Mantiq?
Mantiq is the classical discipline of logic. It examines concepts, judgements, definitions, propositions, inference and demonstration.
What are the Maqulat?
The Maqulat are the classical categories used to analyse and organise concepts within the rational sciences.
What is Hikmah?
Hikmah is a field of classical rational inquiry that includes discussions of nature, existence and metaphysical questions.
Why are the rational sciences studied?
They train students to examine concepts, arguments, proofs, objections and responses with discipline and precision within the wider traditional curriculum.
Is the programme taught through classical texts?
Yes. Study centres on close reading and analysis of classical works rather than simplified summaries alone.
Is the programme online?
Current delivery details for this specialisation have not been published. Contact the Institute for the latest programme information.
Contact the InstituteWho is the programme intended for?
It is intended for students seeking advanced specialist study in Logic and Islamic Philosophy within the traditional Islamic scholarly curriculum.
Do I need to have completed Alimiyyah?
Formal entry requirements have not been published. Contact the Institute for guidance on your background and suitability.
Enquire about suitabilityHow can I enquire about the programme?
Contact Imam Rabbani Institute for current programme details and guidance on suitability.
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