Quranic Reflection No 807. Āyat 22:39 – The First Permission

Bismillāh أُذِنَ لِلَّذِينَ يُقَاتَلُونَ بِأَنَّهُمْ ظُلِمُوا ۚ وَإِنَّ اللَّهَ عَلَىٰ نَصْرِهِمْ لَقَدِيرٌ Permission [to fight] is given to those upon whom war is made because they are oppressed, and most surely Allah is well able to assist them. Sūrat al-Hajj, No. 22, Āyat 39 The opening verb of this verse, udhina (“permission has been given”), … Read more

Réflexion coranique n° 564 : Āyat 19:47 – Une réponse noble à la colère

Annonce concernant les réflexions hebdomadaires sur le Coran en français Depuis plus de quinze ans, l’Academy for Learning Islam a eu la bénédiction de partager chaque semaine une réflexion sur le Coran, c’est-à-dire une courte méditation autour d’un verset du Saint Coran.  Par la grâce d’Allah, de nombreux croyants ont pu tirer profit de ces … Read more

ALI-720: Islamic Anthropology – The Immaterial Soul

This course in Islamic Anthropology examines the deep nature of the human being, extending the epistemological foundations laid in the previous course (ALI-716). Students will explore the immaterial essence of the soul ( nafs ) through rational and textual evidence. The course focuses on understanding the soul’s distinct reality, its path toward purification and perfection, … Read more

Quranic Reflection No 806. Āyat 3:159 – The Magical Effect of Love

Bismillāh فَبِمَا رَحْمَةٍ مِّنَ اللَّهِ لِنتَ لَهُمْ ۖ وَلَوْ كُنتَ فَظًّا غَلِيظَ الْقَلْبِ لَانفَضُّوا مِنْ حَوْلِكَ It is by a mercy from Allah that you [O Prophet] were lenient and gentle with them. And if you had been harsh-mannered and hard-hearted, they would have surely scattered from around you… Sūrat Āl ‘Imrān, No. 3, Āyat … Read more

Réflexion coranique n° 563 : Āyat 6:32 – Le théâtre des ombres

Bismillah. وَمَا الْحَيَاةُ الدُّنْيَا إِلَّا لَعِبٌ وَلَهْوٌ ۖ وَلَدَارُ الْآخِرَةِ خَيْرٌ لِّلَّذِينَ يَتَّقُونَ ۗ أَفَلَا تَعْقِلُونَ « La présente vie n’est que jeu et amusement. La demeure de l’au-delà sera meilleure pour ceux qui sont pieux. Eh bien, ne comprenez-vous pas? » Sūrat al-An‘ām, No. 6, Āyat 32 Ce bas-monde, matériel et physique est décrit … Read more

ALI 719: Understanding Mahdaviyat (for women only)

This online course will discuss the necessity of Imamah and the existence of the Imam, along with verses of Quran and Hadith on Imam al-Mahdi (a). We will also discuss responsibilities of the awaiters and the role of women in the end times. Eligibility: Women only Instructor: Sr. Asma RashidFees: $40.00 Schedule: 4 Wednesday mornings, October … Read more

Quranic Reflection No 805. Āyat 3:18 – Ways of proclaiming Shahādah

Bismillāh شَهِدَ اللَّـهُ أَنَّهُ لا إِلهَ إِلاَّ هُوَ وَ الْمَلائِكَةُ وَ أُولُوا الْعِلْمِ قائِماً بِالْقِسْطِ لا إِلهَ إِلاَّ هُوَ الْعَزِيزُ الْحَكِيمُ  Allāh bears witness that there is no god but He, and so do the angels and those who have knowledge; [Allāh is the One who] maintains His creatures with justice. There is no god … Read more

Réflexion coranique n° 562 : Āyat 2:225 – Le Cœur du Sujet

Bismillah. لا يُؤَاخِذُكُمُ اللَّهُ بِاللَّغْوِ فِي أَيْمَانِكُمْ وَلَٰكِن يُؤَاخِذُكُم بِمَا كَسَبَتْ قُلُوبُكُمْ ۗ وَاللَّهُ غَفُورٌ حَلِيمٌ Ce n’est pas pour les expressions gratuites dans vos serments qu’Allah vous saisit: Il vous saisit pour ce que vos cœurs ont acquis. Et Allah est Pardonneur et Patient. Sūrat al-Baqarah, No. 2, Āyat 225 Le Coran a recourt … Read more