ALI 671: Ziyarat webinar

This webinar will discuss the importance of pilgrimage to Najaf, Karbala, Kazimayn and Samarra. The course will focus on Ādāb of Ziyārat. Practical issues such as Salāt in the airplane, performing wudhū made easy, and complete or shortened (qasr) prayers in Iraq will also be covered.Instructor: Sh. Hasanayn KassamaliSchedule: Saturday November 18, 2.30-4.00 pm.No fees, … Read more

ALI 668: Comparing Islamic and Secular worldviews (for women only)

This course will look at the differences between the Islamic (God-centric) and the secular (God-less) view of human life. We will trace the history of the differences and see how the ideological domination of Western views has seeped into the Muslim mind. Topics will include the position of the human being in the universe, thought … Read more

ALI 667: Comparing Islamic and Secular worldviews (for women only)

This course will look at the differences between the Islamic (God-centric) and the secular (God-less) view of human life. We will trace the history of the differences and see how the ideological domination of Western views has seeped into the Muslim mind. Topics will include the position of the human being in the universe, thought … Read more

ALI 666: Quranic Arabic Level 1

Quranic Arabic helps Muslims understand the language of the Quran. In this course, we will learn simple Quranic vocabulary and grammar. Students will need to put in an average of three hours a week to work on the course. In this semester, we will identify nouns and their different forms, a few verbs, and particles … Read more

ALI 665: Quranic Arabic Level 1

Quranic Arabic helps Muslims understand the language of the Quran. In this course, we will learn simple Quranic vocabulary and grammar. Students will need to put in an average of three hours a week to work on the course. In this semester, we will identify nouns and their different forms, a few verbs, and particles … Read more

Quranic Reflection No 645. Āyat 16:89 – A clarification of all things.

وَنَزَّلْنَا عَلَيْكَ الْكِتَابَ تِبْيَانًا لِّكُلِّ شَيْءٍ وَهُدًى وَرَحْمَةً وَبُشْرَىٰ لِلْمُسْلِمِينَ We have sent down the Book to you as a clarification of all things and as guidance, mercy and good news for the Muslims. (Sūrat al-Nahl, Āyat 89) One of the important Quranic discussions to consider is the scope and extent of the Quran’s content. … Read more

Quranic Reflection No 644. Āyat 59:19 – Forgetting one’s humanity.

Bismillāh. وَلَا تَكُونُوا كَالَّذِينَ نَسُوا اللَّهَ فَأَنسَاهُمْ أَنفُسَهُمْ ۚ أُولَٰئِكَ هُمُ الْفَاسِقُونَ And be not like those who forgot Allah, so He made them forget themselves. (Surat al-Hashr, No.59, Āyat 19) When a person forgets Allah ‘azza wajall and distances himself from his Creator, he forgets the entire purpose of being on this earth. All his efforts, hopes and desires revolve … Read more