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Starts mid-September 2026

Mapping the Divine

An 8-week journey into classical logic and sacred thought

Have you ever wondered how classical thinkers reasoned through life's deepest questions? How do we talk about existence, purpose, and reality using pure logic, without relying strictly on dogma?

Mapping the Divine is a 1-on-1 and group interactive course designed for anyone curious about the bridge between intellect and spirituality. Over eight weeks we work through the classical text known as The Mother of Proofs, a timeless masterpiece that uses formal logic to investigate the Divine and the human condition. Whether you are seeking to deepen your personal faith, explore classical philosophy, or simply engage with an ancient rational tradition in an open, welcoming environment, this workshop offers a space for meaningful conversation and critical inquiry.

The details

Format
2 months · 16 sessions · 1.5 hours each · 24 hours in total · taken 1-on-1 or in a group
When
Mid-September to mid-November 2026 · two sessions a week · days and times to be confirmed
Where
On Zoom, with two in-person meet-ups with the shaykh — one a month
Fee
To be confirmed
Group size
20 in the circle
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Who teaches it

Shaykh Zakaria AbdilAziz

Shaykh Zakaria AbdilAziz

Shaykh Zakaria AbdilAziz heads Muraqabah’s academic vision and is a graduate of the distinguished Alimiyyah program at Dar al-Mustafa in Tarim, Yemen, where he spent nearly two decades immersed in the traditional curriculum.

  • Graduate of the Alimiyyah program at Dar al-Mustafa, Tarim, Yemen
  • Nearly two decades of traditional study under eminent scholars, including Habib Umar bin Hafiz
  • Quran memorized in seven canonical recitations
  • Formal authorizations (ijazat), including Hadith and Shafi’i jurisprudence

What we will explore

The Tools of Logic

Discover the three universal categories of reason and how they shape human understanding.

The Nature of Existence

Delve into how divine attributes such as eternity, unicity, and knowledge are articulated.

Ethics & Revelation

Examine the rational foundations behind moral responsibility.

Open Dialogue

Engage in weekly guided reflections connecting historical philosophy to modern questions of life.

The 16 sessions

Weeks 1–2

The Foundations of Reason & Inquiry

  1. 01Welcome & Orientation— The essentials, and unpacking the art of inquiry and sacred philosophy
  2. 02The Three Rulings of the Mind— Necessary, impossible, and possible
  3. 03Moral Accountability & The Human Journey Toward Truth
  4. 04Reason & Tradition— How ancient thinkers approached big questions

Weeks 3–4

  1. 05The Concept of Existence
  2. 06Time and Timelessness— Pre-eternity and continuity
  3. 07Transcending the Material World— Distinctness and independence
  4. 08The Idea of Oneness— Exploring unicity in classical thought

Weeks 5–6

  1. 09Divine Will & Power
  2. 10Unlimited Knowledge
  3. 11Perception Beyond the Material— Hearing and sight
  4. 12Perception Beyond the Material— Speech

Weeks 7–8

  1. 13The Harmony of Divine Attributes— Understanding the quasi-attributes, and the role of guides and teachers in human history
  2. 14Miracles, Proofs, and the Validation of Truth
  3. 15The Core Message— Distilling creed into everyday wisdom
  4. 16Closing Reflection— Integrating reason, logic, and personal conviction

Joining

Three steps, and the first one is this page.

  1. 01

    Register your interest

    The form below. It takes a minute and costs nothing.

  2. 02

    We write to you

    Within a few days: the schedule, the Zoom link, whether you are joining a group or taking it 1-on-1, and the e-transfer details for the fee.

  3. 03

    Your place is held

    Once the fee arrives you are a member of the cohort and the place is yours for the eight weeks.

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