“…those with deviant hearts follow the elusive verses seeking [to spread] doubt through their [false] interpretations — but none grasps their [full] meaning except Allah. As for those well-grounded in knowledge, they say: “We believe in this [Quran] — it is all from our Lord.” But none will be mindful [of this] except people of reason.”
– [Surah Ali ‘Imran, Ayat 7]

Date/Time

Sunday, 31 October 2021
2pm – 5pm
This course will be conducted online on Google Meet.

Instructor

Ustaz Taufiq bin Radja Nurul Bahri

Synopsis

The seeking of truth is not always a journey that is linear and straightforward. Oftentimes we encounter and even pursue various perspectives of our own religion, in an attempt to sufficiently understand the various methods of deciphering the truth that our religion holds. After considerable thought and continuous seeking of knowledge, we would have arrived at some conclusions that help us shape our own vision and our own path forward to progress in our spiritual journey towards living a fulfilling life as a servant of God. However, when one is unable to distinguish between the sound and authentic sources and interpretation of religion from those that are defected, the line between truth and falsehood gets blurry, and the human misinterpretations of some religious sources lead some to form deformed views on religion.

When religious thought becomes corrupt, sectarian doctrines begin to emerge from all corners of the world in an attempt to stake a claim on the global narrative of religion, so that they can get some limelight to air their views and doctrines to the world. One who is not equipped with the necessary understanding of the fundamentals of our religion nor the critical thinking skills that are fostered by true religious thought, are prone to buy the arguments of those who seek to create discord among the people through religious misinterpretation and sectarian manipulation.

Points Of Discussion Include:

• False Claims: Religious Deviance & Their Claimants
• Fabricated Reports: Lying To Attempt To Validate Sectarian Doctrines
• Syncretism & Perennialism: The Undermining of Religious Foundations Through The Neglect of Key Religious Principles
• Esotericism & Odd Interpretations: Twisting The Tongue of Religion

There is a lot to unpack in our MasterClass for the month of October, as we attempt to understand how sectarian groups find a way to undermine key religious principles and fundamentals to form an alternative framework that holds little weight, yet attracts the attention and support of many.

This MasterClass, we study the misfits of the religion. Those who seek reform while their ideas are deformed.

Pre-Requisite

Registrants are required to have access to internet on the day of the course. Registrants will be required to turn off their audio/video visibility. We will be sharing an invitation link to all registrants 1 day prior to the course.