This course will survey, critique and analyse classical and contemporary readings on apocalyptic reports in the Islamic tradition. Relying on classical and contemporary experts on the area, it will provide a framework within which to further study reports on the End of Times narratives.
In his presentation of subject, Sh Ruzwan will explain the The unfolding Moral Apocalypse of Power and Faith, detail the Apocalyptic Timelines, the Intermediary Signs and the Three Tribulations (fitan), provide guidance on how to make sense of the abnormal signs of the End Times & Messianism, and how Interact with the Signs.
On completion, the content of this course will provide clarity to the complexities inherent in discussions on the end of times, and empower students to be able to critically engage with numerous theories and prediction spreading confusion on an already unclear area of Islamic studies.
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Teacher
Shaykh Ruzwan Mohammed is a Sunni theologian and scholar. A graduate in Geopolitics and Arabic from the University of Glasgow, he has studied with a wide array of leading scholars in the Muslim world. As part of his formal Islamic training, he graduated from the Fat’h Islamic Law College in Damascus, graduating from the prestigious 6-year program with a distinction of merit, achieving overall 1st position in his year of graduation.
Curriculum
- Signs 1-1 Introduction to course (2:37)
- Signs 1-2 Overview of course (2:24)
- Signs 1-3 The unfolding Moral Apocalypse of Faith and Power (4:41)
- Signs 1-4 T.E.S.T.ing Prophesies (7:12)
- Signs 1-5 Intro. to the Twelve Minor Signs in context (4:38)
- Signs 1-6 Vying in the construction of lofty buildings (2:49)
- Signs 1-7 Spread of Trade (3:56)
- Signs 1-8 4. Communication from animate and inanimate objects (3:10)
- Signs 1-9 Extracting the wealth out from the earth (3:39)
- Signs 1-10 Indiscriminate killing (5:28)
- Signs 1-11 The excavation of Mecca (2:11)
- Signs 1-12 The shrinkage of time (taqarub al-zaman) (5:30)
- Signs 1-13 Being clothed yet appearing to be naked (5:11)
- Signs 1-14 Spread of contagious diseases (2:39)
- Signs 1-15 The closing in of other nations upon this community (0:56)
- Signs 1-16 People not caring whether their income is by lawful means and the spread of Riba (2:13)
- Signs 1-17 The neglect of mentioning the Dajjal on the Minbar on Jum’a. (1:13)
- Session 1 - Slides
- Signs 2-1 Introduction (3:27)
- Signs 2-2 Four types of Minor signs (2:00)
- Signs 2-3 Toxic rain and rare metals (3:08)
- Signs 2-4 Tabuk & rise in sudden death (1:24)
- Signs 2-5 Shortage of water & Earthquakes (3:03)
- Signs 2-6 Nomadism & Travel (2:32)
- Signs 2-7 A multitude of law enforcement (3:16)
- Signs 2-8 The swelling of the crescent moons (2:04)
- Signs 2-9 The Ruwaybidah & Tyranny (4:33)
- Signs 2-10 Withholding true testimony & Hypocritical leaders (2:59)
- Signs 2-11 Neglect of buildings & the merging of social classes (3:45)
- Signs 2-12 Zuhd as fashion & religious arrogance (5:25)
- Signs 2-13 Religious exaggeration (4:16)
- Signs 2-14 People Yearning to catch sight of the Messenger (1:51)
- Signs 2-15 Cursing the Noble (1:55)
- Signs 2-16 Men sufficing with men and women with other women (4:14)
- Signs 2-17 Sexual excesses (4:14)
- Signs 2-18 Conclusion on the typology of Minor signs (2:46)
- Session 2 - Slides
- Signs 3-1 Introduction (3:25)
- Signs 3-2 The classification of the Apocalyptic Signs (2:47)
- Signs_3-3 (2:30)
- Signs 3-4 Major & Mutawatir Signs (1:48)
- Signs 3-5 Abnormal Signs (1:11)
- Signs 3-6 Overview (1:30)
- Signs 3-7 Apocalyptic Timelines and the Intermediary Signs (3:56)
- Signs 3-8 Phase of Prophecy & Infallibly (4:35)
- Signs 3-9 Phase of Guided Caliphate 1 (3:48)
- Signs 3-10 Phase of Guided Caliphate 2 (5:22)
- Signs 3-11 Phase of Guided Caliphate 3 (7:17)
- Signs 3-12 The Khawārij (7:19)
- Signs 3-13 The assassination of Ali (2:42)
- Signs 3-14 The abdication of Hasan ibn Ali (4:26)
- Signs 3-15 Conclusion (2:06)
- Session 3 - Slides
- Signs 4-1 Thirty years of Rightly Guided Khilafah (6:04)
- Signs 4-2 Phase of Oppressive Monarchy (Ahjar al-Zayt) (6:05)
- Signs 4-3 The fire of Hijaz (1) (5:37)
- Signs 4-4 The fire of Hijaz (2) (4:39)
- Signs 4-5 War with the Mongols (5:17)
- Signs 4-6 The phase of a general return to stability with the Ottoman caliphate (3:29)
- Signs 4-7 Intro to the Three Tribulations (fitan) (2:23)
- Signs 4-8 Understanding the Three Tribulations (fitan) (6:39)
- Signs 4-9 The phase of Fitan & Aimlessness (Ghuthāiyyah) (2:43)
- Signs 4-10 'You will be like the aimless flotsam and jetsam (ghuthā)' (1:34)
- Signs 4-11 Al-‘Ahlas, al-Sarra’ and al-Duhayma’ (1:20)
- Signs 4-12 Al-‘Ahlas (2:42)
- Signs 4-13 'Fitna al-Sarra’ (4:00)
- Signs 4-14 al-Duhayma’ (2:53)
- Signs 4-15 Conclusion Apocalyptic Timelines and the Intermediary Signs (4:36)
- Session 4 - Slides
- Signs 5-1 Making sense of the abnormal signs of the End Times & Messianism (4:17)
- Signs 5-2 Overview of the End Times & Messianism (4:25)
- Signs 5-3 The Appearance of Imam Mahdi (1) (5:06)
- Signs 5-4 The Appearance of Imam Mahdi (2) (1:56)
- Signs 5-5 Al-Malhama al- Kubrā (1) (6:29)
- Signs 5-6 Al-Malhama al- Kubrā (2) (5:22)
- Signs 5-7 Al-Malhama al- Kubrā (3) (5:37)
- Signs 5-8 Final comments of Al-Malhama al- Kubrā (2:00)
- Signs 5-9 Rview of the timeline of the Signs (1:17)
- Signs 5-10 The manifestation of Ya’juj and Ma’juj (1) (6:11)
- Signs 5-11 The manifestation of Ya’juj and Ma’juj (2) (2:32)
- Signs 5-12 The manifestation of Ya’juj and Ma’juj (3) (4:10)
- Signs 5-13 The appearance of the Dajjāl (3:33)
- Signs 5-14 The appearance of the Dajjāl (2) (2:52)
- Signs 5-15 The descriptions of the Dajjāl (0:50)
- Signs 5-16 The Dajjal’s attempted approach to Madinah (3:24)
- Signs 5-17 The tribulations of the Dajjāl (3:38)
- Session 5 - Slides
- Signs 6-1 Apocalyptic overview (4:26)
- Signs 6-2 The Second coming of Īsa (3:52)
- Signs 6-3 The description of Īsa  (3:43)
- Signs 6-4 'Isa and the Mahdi (6:27)
- Signs 6-5 The Killing of the Dajjal (2:37)
- Signs 6-6 The final days of the Prophet Isā (3:22)
- Signs 6-7 The end of Ya’juj and Ma’juj (1:33)
- Signs 6-8 The Sun Rising from the West (3:56)
- Signs 6-9 The ‘Dābbah (1:45)
- Signs 6-10 The fire of Yaman (3:05)
- Signs 6-11 The Blowing of the Trumpet - The Hour (4:29)
- Signs 6-12 Interacting with the Signs.Obligation of having knowledge of the Signs (1:51)
- Signs 6-13 Knowing the naqā’id & the nawāqid (6:17)
- Signs 6-14 Keeping close to the citadels of protective immunity from Fitan (1:53)
- Signs 6-15 Steering clear of Fitan (5:16)
- Signs 6-16 Perpetual and continued good actions (1:42)
- Signs 6-17 Closing remarks (2:14)
- Session 6 - Slides
Testimonials
"I found the teacher Sheikh Rizwan to be not only extremely knowledgable but he was charismatic, eloquent and witty at times. He took a heavy subject matter but presented his research in a way in which the student was able to focus and absorb what was being said for long periods of time."
"The Sheikh's articulation and presentation were excellent as well as his knowledge and understanding of the subject matter. Overall a very deeply spiritual and informative day and the knowledge gained will Inshallah prove to be beneficial."
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
This course is for anyone seeking clarity to the complexities inherent in discussions on the end of times, and wants to empower themselves to be able to critically engage with numerous theories and prediction spreading confusion on an already unclear area of Islamic studies.
Are there any prerequisites to enrolment?
There are no prerequisites for enrolment onto this course.
Are there any course notes available?
Yes - slides/notes are available on the course dashaboard.
How long do I have access to this course?
12 months from the day of enrolment.