In today’s age of technology and fast-paced lifestyles, there are critical building blocks that Islam promotes a strong family unit. This course will discuss increasing spirituality, understanding various roles, and reducing distractions in light of building this strong family unit. Instructor: Sr. Sabiha Jaffer Schedule: 3 Tuesdays Nov 19-Dec 3, 2019; 10.30 am-12.00 noon. Fees: … Read more
The holy Ahlul Bayt were excellent examples for believers. This course will look at how the Prophet (s) emphasized certain Akhlāq and Ādāb for harmony in the family. Instructor: Sr. Tahera Kassamali Schedule: 3 Tuesdays, Oct 29-Nov 12 10.30 a.m.- 12 noon. Fees: $30 payable upon registration. Registration: https://academyofislam.com/registration/ Note: For Women Only Course Materials … Read more
Regulating personal emotions requires wisdom and discipline. This course will look at Quranic verses and hadith that discuss human emotions and how to control them. Instructor: Sr. Tahera Kassamali Schedule: 2 Tuesdays Dec 3 & 10, 2019; 3.00-4.00 pm. Toronto time. 2 Tuesdays Dec 3 & Dec 10, 2019; 8.30-9.30 pm. Toronto time. Registration: https://anymeeting.com/PIID=EE50D685854E3C … Read more
Under the difficult and oppressive kingdoms that ruled the Muslim world during the lives of Ahlul Bayt (a) it would have been easy for the Shī’ah community to have been eradicated. Yet due to the tireless and blessed efforts of the Ma’sūmīn (a) this community remained and in fact grew stronger as time passed, like … Read more
Coping with anxiety can be a challenge and often requires making lifestyle changes. There aren’t any diet changes that can cure anxiety, but watching what you eat can make a profound impact in easing anxiety. In this webinar, you will learn what the current research says about our food and the impact on our mood. … Read more
This course will study the Quran and Hadith’s stance on the necessity of virtue ethics as well as the contemporary obstacles people face in attaining these ideals (materialism, scientism, individualism, etc). The course will give participants some practical tips to cultivating a virtuous character (understanding the transformative power of prayers, dhikr, fasting, etc.). Instructor: Dr. … Read more
الشَّيْطَانُ سَوَّلَ لَهُمْ وَأَمْلَىٰ لَهُمْ Al-shaytānou sawwala lahoum wa-amlā lahoum le Diable les a séduits et trompés. (Soūrat Mohammad, no 47, Āyat 25) Shaytan use de différents stratagèmes pour tromper l’être humain. Son but est que celui-ci ignore sa voix intérieure et qu’il s’éloigne de Dieu. Shaytan veut que l’Homme s’attache à ce monde et … Read more
وَلَا يَحِيقُ الْمَكْرُ السَّيِّئُ إِلَّا بِأَهْلِهِ Walā yahīqul-makrus-sayyi’u illā bi-ahlih Evil schemes beset only their authors (Sūrat Fatir, No 35, Āyat 43) This verse talks about the people who rejected the message brought by the Holy Prophet sallallāhu ‘alayhi wa-ālhi wasallam and plotted to discredit it. The above phrase from the verse mentions an important … Read more