ALI 620: Quranic Arabic Level 2

In this ONLINE course of seven sessions via Zoom, we will go through some of the common suras to learn words which occur often in the Quran and derive simple rules of Arabic grammar. Besides using the The Phrase-by-Phrase English Translation of the Quran by Syed Ali Quli Qarai, we will use the text Qur’anic … Read more

Winter 2022: The Story of Prophet Nuh (a)

QA WINTER 2021-2022 OUTLINE Prophet Nuh (a)- Introduction Surat al-Hud, verses 25-26 Resistance Surat al-Hud, verse 27 Surat al-Hud, verses 28-29 Surat al-Hud, verses 30-31 Hijab and Modesty (connect with Bibi Fatima (a), if possible) Surat al-Hud, verse 32 The Power of Words Surat al-Hud, verses 33-34 Surat al-Hud, verses 35-36 Surat al-Hud, verse 37 … Read more

Quranic Reflection No. 541. Ayat 23:106 – The Excuse of the Misfortune in Life

قَالُوا رَبَّنَا غَلَبَتْ عَلَيْنَا شِقْوَتُنَا وَكُنَّا قَوْمًا ضَالِّينَ Qālū rabbanā ghalabat ‘alaynā shiqwatunā wakunna qawman dāllīn They will say, ‘Our Lord! Our wretchedness overcame us, and we were an astray lot. (Sūrat al-Mu’minūn, No 23, Āyat 106) On the Day of Judgment, people will give many excuses for the wrong they did in this world. … Read more

Réflexion coranique No.298 Āyat 3 :114 – Se hâter pour les bonnes actions

وَيُسَارِعُونَ فِي الْخَيْرَاتِ Wayusāri‘ūnna fil-khayrāt Et ils concourent aux bonnes œuvres. (Soūrat Āli Imrān, No 3, Āyat 114) Beaucoup des différentes qualités des personnes vertueuses sont décrites dans le Coran. L’extrait ci-dessus fait partie d’un verset qui parle de certaines de ces qualités. Parmi elles, on retrouve l’habitude de se hâter pour faire le bien. … Read more

ALI-614: Role of the Imams, Part 1 (For women only)

This course will look at the various strategies used by the twelve Imams to guide the Ummah towards Allah through individual and social growth. The course will be based on the series of books ‘The Lives of the Twelve’ by the late historian Shaykh Mahdi Pishavi. This semester will focus on the Imam Ali, Imam … Read more

ALI-613: Managing Blood Sugars for Disease Prevention

South Asian communities are 6x more likely to have type 2 diabetes than the general population. In this webinar you will learn why South Asians are at a high risk for diabetes and how you can delay and prevent type 2 diabetes with lifestyle changes. Instructor: Sr. Anar Allidina        Fees: $15 Schedule: Wednesday Nov 10, from 10.30-11.30 … Read more

ALI-612: Practical Approach to Spirituality

This course will discuss ways of achieving spirituality in daily life. Instructor: Dr. Mahnaz Heydarpour                     Fees: $25 Schedule: 2 Saturdays, Nov 6-13, 11.00 am-12.00 noon Toronto time Registration link: https://academyofislam.com/registration/  

ALI-610: Arba‘een Ziyarat

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 Kassamali                      Fees: $15 Schedule: Sunday Sept 19, … Read more

ALI-609: Intro to Floral Illustration

  Learn how to create an assorted style of florals using multiple techniques plus how to use your designs for accessories and apparel. All levels, beginner friendly. Course outline sent after registration. Instructor: Sr. Sakina Hassanali                Fees: $40.00 Schedule: 4 Tuesdays, Nov 2-23, 8-9.30 pm Venue: AL.I. Center, Unit 210B, 2535 Major Mack Dr, Vaughan, … Read more

ALI-608: Traveling the Spiritual Journey (for women only)

  This course will look at spiritual wayfaring and the different stages of the spiritual journey. We will discuss various verses of Quran and hadith that talk about the steps of this journey. Readings will be extracted from a) Stages of Spiritual Journey by ‘Allāmah Muhammad Husayn Tabātabā’ī. b) Spiritual Journeying in the words of Shia Mystics by Sayyidah Iram-Zahra … Read more