Kumayl Mohamedali We live in a world today where we are surrounded by different products, manifestations, and attractions of the modern world. The impact of this environment can affect our faith and identity as Muslims. It can weaken our determination to adhere to our ideology as believers and servants of Allah. In this course we will understand … Read more
The verse of light is one of the outstanding and conceptually difficult verses of the Qur’an. It introduces Allah (S) as the light of the heavens and the earth, an attribute not found in any other verse of the Qur’an. Yet, what does it mean for Allah (S) to be the light of the heavens … Read more
Quran Appreciation classes offer child-friendly and interactive Quran learning for children. The present courses will cover the story of Bilqis, the Queen of Sheba in Sūrat Naml verses 29-35 and verses 41-45. Students will learn about her role as a ruler and her meeting with Prophet Sulaymān (a). Each session will be an hour long. … Read more
Quran Appreciation classes offer child-friendly and inspirational Quran learning for children. The present course will cover Sūrat Anbiyā verses 78-82 and Sūrat Saba’ verses 12-14. Students will learn about the story of Prophet Dawood (a) and Prophet Sulaymān (a) and acquire practical lessons in self growth and relationship building. Interactive sessions will involve debates, kahoot … Read more
Course Outline Theme: The Story of Talut and Jalut Sessions 1st Session: Introductions / Important Sciences of Quranic Study 2nd Session – Introduction to Nabī Dawūd (a), Tālūt and Jālūt. Sūrat al-Baqarah Verse 246 (i): The appeal of the Banu Israel for the appointment of a King; The foresight of Samuel. A leader’s knowledge of … Read more
Download Notes The people of Saba – Introduction Surat Saba, verse 15 Surat Saba, verses 16-17 Surat Saba, verse 18 Surat Saba, verse 19 Surat Saba, verses 20-21
Course Outline Theme: Story of the People of the Garden Sessions Session One (Mar 27th) – Sūrat al-Qalam Verses 17-20. Introduction to the story of the people of the Garden. Session Two (Apr 3rd) – Sūrat al-Qalam Verses 21-25. The plan of the people of the Garden Session Three (Apr 10th) – Sūrat al-Qalam Verses … Read more
Course Outline Theme: The Story of Prophet Sulayman (a) Sessions 1st Session: (Sūrat al-Anbiya Verse 78) – The judgment of Prophet Dāwūd and Prophet Sulaymān (a). Judgement according to Imam Ali (a). Discussions between parents and children. (Connecting Verses – 38:26, 5:49-50) 2nd Session: (Sūrat al-Anbiya Verse 79-80) – Prophet Dāwūd and Prophet Sulaymān’s God-given … Read more
The concept of ‘alam al-dharr often raises more questions than answers. What is the relationship between this world and our current state in this world? Was there a world preceding this world, and why do we have no recollection of it? Muslim scholars and commentators have proposed multiple interpretations to the reality of the primal … Read more
The image of Imam al-Sādiq (a) as a pious teacher is etched into the hearts of Muslims, especially with the Shī’ah. But are we to believe that the Imam (a) sufficed himself with teaching and was indifferent to the oppressive rulers of his time? While the descendants of the Prophet (s) lived in abject poverty, … Read more