This course will look at the principles required of the one who wishes to traverse the spiritual journey. We will look at excerpts from the following texts: a) Perfect Man by Shahiī Murtadhā Mutahharī b) Stages of Spiritual Journey by ‘Allāmah Muhammad Husayn Tabātabā’ī. Instructor: Sr. Tahera Kassamali Fees: $30.00 Venue: A.L.I. Center Schedule: … Read more
(Beginner/intermediate course) A diverse array of skills will be taught including creating expressive backgrounds and painting in small details. Students will learn new concepts such as wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry Supplies will be provided for this course. Instructor: Sr. Alina Juma Fees: $40.00 +$10.00 for supplies Venue: A.L.I. Center Schedule: 4 Monday evenings, May 23rd … Read more
Revealed in Makkah except for verse 163 which was revealed in Madinah according to some commentators, 206 verses.
Chronologically, Sūrat al-A’raf is the 39th Sūra to be revealed in Makkah.
Sūrat al-A’raf, Part 2 (verses 59-156)
General synopsis of contents
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Sūrat al-A’raf, No.7. Revealed in Makkah
Revealed in Makkah except for verse 163 which was revealed in Madinah according to some commentators, 206 verses.
It gets its name from the story of the people of A’raf (elevations on the Day of Resurrection) which is mentioned in verse 46.
Merits of Reciting the Sūra
Imam al-Sadiq (a) has said; The one who recites Sūrat al-A’raf once a month will be from those who will have no fear, nor will they grieve. (This is a reference to verse 35 of the Sūra). And one who recites it every Friday will be from those who will enter Heaven without any reckoning.
Note: This great reward will be for those who are able to implement the message of the Sūra in their lives.
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Sūrat al-Anfal, No.8. Revealed in Madinah, 75 verses.
Part 3, Verses 61-75
General synopsis of contents
Sūrat al-Anfal, No.8. Revealed in Madinah, 75 verses.
Part 2, Verses 30–60.
General synopsis of contents
Sūrat al-Anfal, No.8. Revealed in Madinah, 75 verses.
Most of the verses of this Surah are about the Battle of Badr. It was the first war of Muslims against the disbelievers. In this war the Muslims had Divine help as stated in many of the verses in this Sūra.
Merits of reciting the Sūra
Imam al-Sadiq (a) has said; Whoever recites Sūra al-Anfal and Sūra al-Tawbah, hypocrisy will never enter him, and he will be from the true followers of Amir al-Mu’minin (Imam Ali) (a), and they will eat from the tables of Heaven on the Day of Judgment until the people are done with their reckoning.
Note: The reward is for those for whom the reciting is a prelude to reflection and action.
Sūrat al-Tawba, No.9. Revealed in Madinah, 129 verses.
Part 3, verses 71-129
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