ALI-192: Understanding and Appreciating the Quran – Level II

This course will discuss certain sciences of the Holy Quran and focus on the Compilation of the Quran. Each lesson will include, an introduction to the Sciences of the Quran, some Quranic vocabulary, and a discussion and commentary on some verses. We will use the text Quranic Sciences by Abbas and Masuma Jaffer. This course will help students become more familiar with the Quran and increase their appreciation and reverence for the Holy Book. Please note that this is a repeat of the course held last term and is being held to accommodate those who cannot attend in the mornings.
Dates: May 16 -June 20, 2011 (both dates inclusive)
Days of the week: Monday evenings
Timings: 8.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. (with a break for salaat)
Instructor: Tahera Kassamali
Eligibility: Muslim women ages 15 and over
Fees: CAD$50.00, payable preferably by cheque in favour of Academy for Learning Islam
This course is only for Women