On-demand course

The Infallibility of the Prophets

"The Infallibility of Prophets" is an online course that explores the concept of infallibility with a special focus on the Quranic verses that seemingly ascribe sin to the prophets.

Course curriculum

1. Course Notes: Print Edition (PDF)
1. What is Infallibility (Ismah)?
2. Lesson 1 Notes (PDF)
1. Shia and Sunni Perspectives on Infallibility
2. Lesson 2 Notes (PDF)
1. Humanism and Infallibility
2. Lesson 3 Notes (PDF)
1. Early Works on Infallibility
2. Lesson 4 Notes (PDF)
1. Why Must Prophets Be Infallible?
2. Lesson 5 Notes (PDF)
1. Scriptural Proofs for the Infallibility of Prophets
2. Lesson 6 Notes (PDF)
1. How To Understand The Quran's Allegorical Verses
2. Lesson 7 Notes (PDF)
3. Go Deeper: Recommended Reading (Lessons 1–7)
4. Review Quiz: Lessons 1–7
1. The Infallibility of Adam
2. Lesson 8 Notes (PDF)
1. The Infallibility of Ibrahim
2. Lesson 9 Notes (PDF)
1. The Infallibility of Musa
2. Lesson 10 Notes (PDF)
1. The Infallibility of Yunus
2. Lesson 11 Notes (PDF)
1. The Infallibility of Prophet Muhammad
2. Lesson 12 Notes (PDF)
3. Go Deeper: Recommended Reading (Lessons 8–12)
4. Review Quiz: Lessons 8–12

About this course

12 lessons
4.5 hours of video content

The Infallibility of the Prophets

Course curriculum

Print-Ready Course Notes

Lesson 1: What is Infallibility (Ismah)?

Lesson 2: Shia and Sunni Perspectives on Infallibility

Lesson 3: Humanism and Infallibility

Lesson 4: Early Works on Infallibility

Lesson 5: Why Must Prophets Be Infallible?

Lesson 6: Scriptural Proofs for the Infallibility of Prophets

Lesson 7: How To Understand The Quran's Allegorical Verses

Lesson 8: The Infallibility of Adam

Lesson 9: The Infallibility of Ibrahim

Lesson 10: The Infallibility of Musa

Lesson 11: The Infallibility of Yunus

Lesson 12: The Infallibility of Prophet Muhammad

About this course