ALI-218: Motherhood in Islam

Motherhood in Islam (for mothers with children under the age of 7) A monthly session for mothers of young children. The sessions will discuss what Islam says about parenting in the early years. Dates: 4 sessions: Wednesday evenings, Sept. 26, Oct. 31, Nov. 28, Dec. 19 Timings: 8.30 pm – 9.30 p.m Instructor: Tahera Kassamali Suggested Fee: $50 Venue: MARC … Read more

ALI-217: Selected Duas from Sahifa Sajjadiyyah

This course will study two selected supplications from the beautiful duas taught by Imam Sajjad (a): Dua no. 17 (Supplication against Shaytan) and Du no. 22 (Supplication in hardship) Dates: 4 sessions: Tuesday evenings, Sept. 18 – Oct. 9, 2012 Timings: 8.30 pm – 9.30 p.m Instructor: Hasnayn Kassamali Eligibility: All Muslims ages 15+ Venue: Room B045 (Seminar Room), 9000 Bathurst Street, Thornhill, … Read more

ALI-216: Glimpses into Nahjul Balagha (women)

Description: This course will study the text Glimpses of the Nahjul Balagha, by Aytaullah Murtadha Mutahhari. Students will read and discuss selected passages of the book. Dates: 4 sessions: Monday evenings, Sept. 17 – Oct. 8, 2012 Timings: 8.30 pm – 9.30 p.m. Instructor: Tahera Kassamali Resources Session 1 – Slides Session 2 – Slides Session 3 – Slides Session … Read more

ALI-215: Qur’anic Arabic – Understanding the Divine Message

This course will cover lessons from the book Access to Qur’anic Arabic by AbdulWahid Hamid as well as handouts prepared from various sources including Arabic Through the Qur’an by Alan Jones and Qur’anic Language Made Easy by Hafza Iffat Hasan. Students will understand the basics of Arabic grammar as well as gain familiarity with the vocabulary of the Qur’an. Level 2 … Read more

ALI-219: Qur’an Appreciation, Sura Ibrahim

Description: The course will include reading, understanding and discussing selected passages from Sura Ibrahim (#14). Students will create their own lapbooks on the Sura with collages, poems, word meanings, short write ups . . . about the passages discussed. Dates: 10 sessions: Friday evenings, Sept. 14 – Dec. 14, 2012 Timings: 4.15 pm – 5.15 p.m. Instructors: Tahera Kassamali and … Read more