لَقَدْ خَلَقْنَا الْإِنْسانَ فِي كَبَدٍ la qad khalaqnal insāna fī kabad Certainly, we have created human in distress. (Surat al-Balad, No. 90, Āyat: 4) A certain reality that we all face is that life is full of ups and downs. We wait to get through a challenge only to find ourselves in another. No matter … Read more
إِنَّ الَّذِينَ قَالُوا رَبُّنَا اللَّهُ ثُمَّ اسْتَقَامُوا تَتَنَزَّلُ عَلَيْهِمُ الْمَلَائِكَةُ أَلَّا تَخَافُوا وَلَا تَحْزَنُوا وَأَبْشِرُوا بِالْجَنَّةِ الَّتِي كُنْتُمْ تُوعَدُونَ Innaladhīna qālū rabbunal-lāhu thummas-taqāmū tatanazzalu ‘alayhimul-malā’ikatu allā takhāfū walā tahzanū wa-abshirū bil-jannatil-latī kuntum tū‘adūn Ceux qui disent : “Notre Seigneur est Allah”, et qui se tiennent dans le droit chemin, les Anges descendent sur eux. “N’ayez … Read more
QURAN APPRECIATION SPRING 2021 OUTLINE STORY OF THE QUEEN OF SHEBA SŪRAT AL-NAML VERSES 29-34, 41-44 1st Session – Sūrat al-Naml Verses 29-31 – The queen of Sheba receives a letter from Prophet Sulaymān (a). Inviting others to the truth. Ways of conveying a message. (Connecting Verses – 3:104, 12:108, 16:125, 41:33) Your messenger is … Read more
يَوْمَ تَرَى الْمُؤْمِنِينَ وَالْمُؤْمِنَاتِ يَسْعَىٰ نُورُهُم بَيْنَ أَيْدِيهِمْ وَبِأَيْمَانِهِم Yawma taral-mu’minīna walmu’mināti yas‘ā nūrūhum bayna aydīhim wabiaymānihim The day you will see the faithful, men and women, with their light moving swiftly in front of them and on their right. (Sūrat al-Hadīd, No 57, Āyat 12) This verse describes the believers on the Day of … Read more
وَيَقُولُ الَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا لَسْتَ مُرْسَلًا ۚ قُلْ كَفَىٰ بِاللَّهِ شَهِيدًا بَيْنِي وَبَيْنَكُمْ وَمَنْ عِنْدَهُ عِلْمُ الْكِتَابِ Wayaqūlul-ladhīna kafarū lastma mursalan. Qul kafā billāhi shahīdan baynī wabaynakum wamin ‘indahu ‘ilmul-kitāb Et ceux qui ne croient pas disent : « Tu n’es pas un Messager ». Dis : « Allah suffit, comme témoin entre vous et moi, … Read more
Quran Appreciation classes offer child-friendly and interactive Quran learning for children. The present courses will cover the story of Bilqis, the Queen of Sheba in Sūrat Naml verses 29-35 and verses 41-45. Students will learn about her role as a ruler and her meeting with Prophet Sulaymān (a). Each session will be an hour long. … Read more
Quran Appreciation classes offer child-friendly and interactive Quran learning for children. The present courses will cover the story of Bilqis, the Queen of Sheba in Sūrat Naml verses 29-35 and verses 41-45. Students will learn about her role as a ruler and her meeting with Prophet Sulaymān (a). Each session will be an hour long. … Read more
Quran Appreciation classes offer child-friendly and interactive Quran learning for children. The present courses will cover the story of Bilqis, the Queen of Sheba in Sūrat Naml verses 29-35 and verses 41-45. Students will learn about her role as a ruler and her meeting with Prophet Sulaymān (a). Each session will be an hour long. … Read more
Safeguarding spirituality during times of corruption is a challenge for modern believers. In this course we will take lessons from Imam al-Hasan (a)’s spiritual steadfastness amidst turbulent times. Each session will be an hour long. Instructor: Sr Tahera Kassamali Dates: 2 Tuesdays, Mar 16 and 23, 2021 Timings: LA/Vancouver 8.30 am, Toronto/NY 11.30 am, UK 3.30pm, … Read more
A close relationship with Allah is the key to happiness and success in this world and the Hereafter. This webinar will discuss Allah’s love for His creatures and His qualities that reflect that love. The session will be ninety minutes long. Instructor: Dr. Mahnaz Heyderpour Date: April 3 Timings: LA/Vancouver 8 am, Toronto/NY 11 am, … Read more