Islamic Creed and Theological Doctrines
The study of theological doctrines returns each position to its evidentiary basis and historical setting before any assessment is made. Prof. Aldulaimi's work in this field falls into three axes: comparative doctrinal foundations across denominations, eschatology and the forms of torment in the Qur'anic text, and the role of creed in intellectual security and social peace.
How are doctrinal differences among Christian denominations studied?
The study of differences between Orthodox, Catholic and Protestant positions on major doctrinal questions traces the roots of division to the Council of Chalcedon in 451 CE and its aftermath. The method follows each doctrinal question through conciliar decisions, then compares the later formulations of each denomination.
What do the forms of psychological torment signify in the Qur'anic text?
The thematic study of psychological torment on the Day of Judgement examines the scenes of the people of the Fire at the Gathering, the types of psychological torment and their significations. The thematic method gathers scattered verses on a single question and draws out their semantic structure.
What role does creed play in intellectual security and social peace?
The role of creed in the Abrahamic religions appears in providing a framework for peaceful coexistence through love, justice, tolerance and respect for diversity; in calling for rationality and moderate thinking against extremism; and in strengthening social responsibility and critical thought against harmful ideas.
How are claims contradicting scientific evidence addressed?
The critique of flat-earth theory serves as an applied model: religious texts are read in their original signification and set against modern scientific evidence, showing the claim detached from both text and science. This approach protects scripture from bearing what it does not support.