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Critical Thinking
10 week course on Logical and Critical Thinking

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Course Outline

Have you heard of the Translation Movement?  Well, it was a Muslim Movement during the ninth century with its capital in Baghdad. It involved several Muslim scholars dedicating their efforts to preserve the tools of thinking; the intellectual instruments which built civilizations.

Logic is one of those instrumental sciences which the Muslim scholars preserved but also refined it to suit their Islamic needs. In this unit, within 10 weeks, you will be learn about the major themes in Arabic Logic and more importantly, how you can utilise it to benefit in everyday life or in academic study.

Learn how to, think critically, identify flawed arguments, how to construct sound and valid propositions and much more.
Unit Aims:
  • Equip learners with the tools of Arabic logic.
  • Apply theoretical knowledge of logic to practical contexts.
  • Understand the use of logic as an instrument of learning.
  • Understand how key logical principles are applied in language studies, jurisprudence and theology.

What will I learn?
You will learn about:
  • The influence of logic on other Islamic sciences.
  • Different views about knowledge and its types.
  • Two key processes for learning and acquiring new information.
  • Types of logical fallacies.
  • The nature of syllogisms.
  • Classical methods of classification and taxonomy.

What will I achieve?
By the end of this unit, you should be able to:
  • Construct sound syllogisms.
  • Identify logical fallacies in arguments.
  • Assess the validity and soundness of given information.​
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Saturday 24th February 2018 | 10 Week Course
11:20 am to 12:10 pm
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Waterloo Centre
389 Waterloo Road, Manchester M8 9AB

Your Course Tutor

Shaykh Waseem Ahmed

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Shaykh Waseem is the chairperson for ISNAD Institute and Director of the community initiative, Guidance Hub. He spent 6 years in Damascus, Syria, studying the Islamic sciences with scholars in public and private classes as well as graduating from Al-Dawli Institute in 2012. 

Upon his return to the UK in 2012, Shaykh Waseem began disseminating sacred knowledge and founded a number of projects which focused on outreach work for young people and their issues. His affable and open approach has led itself to attracting people from all walks of life, especially disengaged young Muslims. 
Alongside teaching and outreach work, he co-founded the Sacred Vows Introduction Service; an Islamic platform which assists people to find suitable life-partners. Read More​

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Only £35 for 10 weeks
​​GH Members Only £10!

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Venue Information

All our classes are based within a classroom environment giving you the best opportunity and comfortability to make the most of your learning experience.  Getting here will be easy whether you are travelling by car or public transport.
Address
Waterloo Centre, 389 Waterloo Road, Manchester, M8 9AB 

Getting Here
The Centre is easily accessible from the motorway and the local bus services stop close to the centre on Waterloo Road and on the main road, Cheetham Hill Road.

Parking
There is a free car park available at the venue, if the spaces are full there is also free parking on the surrounding streets.

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If you require any further information please don't hesitate to get in touch with us

email

education@guidancehub.org
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phone

07983 432900
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  • About Us
  • Education
    • Islamic Studies for Youth >
      • Youth Essentials (Boys, 12-16)
      • Tafseer Course (Boys, 12-16)
      • Hadith Course (Boys, 12-16)
      • Beacons of Light (Girls, 12-16)
    • Islamic Studies for Adults >
      • ISNAD Foundation Level 1
      • ISNAD Foundation Level 2
      • Evening Islamic Studies
      • Ladies Tajweed
    • Online Courses >
      • Online Short Courses
      • Access to Arabic
  • Sports
    • Archery >
      • Archery Beginners
      • Archery Drop-in
    • Ladies Martial Arts
  • COMMUNITY
    • Chit Chat Chai
    • Social Club
    • Gardeners Club
    • Speakers Club
  • Volunteer
  • DONATE
    • Our Campaigns
    • Become a Regular Donor
  • Manchester Quran Academy
    • MQA Announcements
  • Contact Us
  • Blog
  • Gift Centre
  • Careers
  • Ramadan Charity Dates