1. Course Overview
Muslims in the 21st century live in an intellectual milieu dominated by Western secular modernity. This course traces the origins of Enlightenment thought, the shift from transcendent truth to subjective individualism, and articulates a coherent, self-confident Islamic epistemological worldview capable of critique and positive engagement.
2. Who Is This Course For?
University students, educators, thinkers, and professionals navigating modern cultural cross-currents.
3. Learning Outcomes
By completing this structured course, you will achieve:
4. Syllabus & Curriculum Breakdown
Structured one-on-one progression overseen directly by your assigned instructor:
Module 1: The Rise of the Modern Worldview
The decline of Christian scholasticism, Cartesian dualism, the scientific revolution, and secularization.
Module 2: Core Tenets of Modern Liberalism
Autonomy, social contract theories, human rights frameworks, and the privatization of religion.
Module 3: Epistemological Divergence: Scientism & Relativism
The reduction of truth to physical measurement; postmodern dissolution of objective truth and morality.
Module 4: The Islamic Civilizational Alternative
Tawhidic epistemology, sacred hierarchy of knowledge, and revitalizing Muslim creative thought.
5. Classical Texts & Reference Works
Rooted in authentic classical scholarship, this course references the following authoritative sources:
- Islam and Secularism (Syed Muhammad Naquib al-Attas)
- The Impossible State (Wael Hallaq selections)
6. Your Instructor
Molana Faizan Tahir
Alim from Jamia Imdadia Faisalabad, Post-Graduate Diploma (PDDU), and MPhil in Islamic Sciences from Riphah International University.
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Prerequisites
Foundational Islamic theology knowledge.
Certificate of Completion
Certificate in Modern Intellectual Thought & Islamic Civilizational Epistemology.
Frequently Asked Questions
Islam and Modernity: Epistemology & Worldview is taught exclusively as live 1-on-1 online classes, not group sessions. Every lesson is a private video session with your teacher, so the pace, explanations and corrections are tailored to your level and goals.
Islam and Modernity: Epistemology & Worldview is taught by Molana Faizan Tahir, Scholar in Islamic Sciences & Academic Pedagogy at HF Nexus Academy. All our teachers are certified Islamic scholars trained in traditional institutions. When booking your free trial you can choose a male or female tutor preference, and our admissions team will confirm availability for this course.
Yes. Islam and Modernity: Epistemology & Worldview lessons are scheduled in your local time, whether you live in North America, the UK, Europe, Australia, or the Arabian Gulf. Classes can be arranged on weekdays or weekends, in the morning or evening, to fit around work, school and family commitments.
Islam and Modernity: Epistemology & Worldview typically takes 3 Months of consistent 1-on-1 study at the Intermediate level. The curriculum is organized into 4 modules: The Rise of the Modern Worldview; Core Tenets of Modern Liberalism; Epistemological Divergence: Scientism & Relativism; The Islamic Civilizational Alternative. Your teacher adjusts the pace to your weekly class frequency and progress.
Islam and Modernity: Epistemology & Worldview is recommended for: University students, educators, thinkers, and professionals navigating modern cultural cross-currents. Prerequisites: Foundational Islamic theology knowledge.
Yes. On completing Islam and Modernity: Epistemology & Worldview, students are awarded: Certificate in Modern Intellectual Thought & Islamic Civilizational Epistemology. Awards are issued by HF Nexus Academy based on your teacher's assessment of your progress.
Yes. You can book a free 30-minute 1-on-1 trial class for Islam and Modernity: Epistemology & Worldview with no payment details required. During the trial your teacher assesses your current level and goals and recommends a study plan; after that, our admissions team confirms your regular schedule so you can begin lessons.
Curriculum Pathways & Related Courses
This course is part of our structured Islam & Contemporary Life curriculum. You can also explore our step-by-step Curated Learning Paths or continue your studies with these related courses: