ALI-184: Sirah of Imam Ali Zaynul Abideen (a)

This four week course will look at authentic historical records to learn about the life and personality of this great Imam (Imam Ali Zaynul Abideen (a)) and his contribution to Islamic heritage. Dates: Feb. 12 – March 11 Days of the week: Saturday mornings Timings: 10:00 a.m.  – 11:30 a.m. Instructor: Hasanayn Kassamali Eligibility: Muslim men/women ages 15 and over … Read more

ALI-189: Learning Farsi, Level II

This eight week course will introduce students to vocabulary and rules of the Farsi language. Each class will include a vocabulary lesson and an exercise in rules of the Farsi language. We will also review lessons covered in the previous level. Dates: Feb. 10 – March 31, 2011 (both dates inclusive) Days of the week: Thursday mornings … Read more

ALI-188: Understanding and Appreciating the Quran – Level II

This course will discuss certain sciences of the Holy Quran and focus on the Compilation of the Quran. Each lesson will include, an introduction to the Sciences of the Quran, some Quranic vocabulary, and a discussion and commentary on some verses. This course will help students become more familiar with the Quran and increase their … Read more

ALI-183: Reading and Understanding the Holy Quran

A course on improving Holy Qur’an tilawah skills and understanding the Divine message contained in the Qur’an. Dates: Feb. 9 – March 30, 2011 (both dates inclusive) Days of the week: Wednesday evenings Timings: 8.00 p.m. – 9.30 p.m. Instructor: Hasanayn Kassamali Eligibility: Muslim men ages 15 and over Fees: no fees, but donations are welcome.

Reflection No. 46 on Q 16:92 – The Importance of Promises

Do not be like the one who unravels her yarn, disintegrating it into pieces after she has spun it strongly. You make your oaths to be means of deceit between yourselves, because one nation is more numerous than another nation; Allah only tests you thereby, He will surely make clear for you on the Day … Read more

ALI-187: Quranic Arabic Level II (for ladies)

This course will cover lessons from the book Access to Qur’anic Arabic by AbdulWahid Hamid as well as handouts prepared by the instructor. This book is a comprehensive set of lessons on Arabic grammar focusing on the language used in the Qur’an. Students will understand the basics of Arabic grammar as well as gain familiarity … Read more

ALI-182: Understanding and Appreciating the Quran – Level II

For Children/Youth This course will focus on understanding certain passages of the Holy Quran. Each lesson will focus on reading and understanding a certain passage, and an activity on the passage. This course will help children become more familiar with the Holy Quran and increase their appreciation and reverence for the Holy Book. Dates: Feb. 8th … Read more

ALI-186: Understanding and Appreciating the Quran – Level I

This course will discuss certain sciences of the Holy Quran and focus on Revelation. Each lesson will include, an introduction to the Sciences of the Quran, Quranic vocabulary, and a discussion and commentary on some verses. This course will help students become more familiar with the Holy Quran and increase their appreciation and reverence for … Read more