Kumayl Mohamedali 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
One of the prominent arguments for the existence of Allah (S) is the argument by human nature, also known as the burhān of fitrah. The argument raises important questions such as the definition of fitrah, how matters which are fitriyy (natural) are established and whether it truly amounts to a proof, or is it merely … 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: 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: Story of The People of Saba Sessions: 1st Session – Introductions/Importance of stories in the Quran/Begin Journaling 2nd Session – Introduction to the Story of the People of Saba – Sura Saba Verse 15 (God’s Earth – a blessing for mankind, Green Deen) 3rd Session – Sura Saba Verse 16-17: The consequences … 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
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 teachings of Imam Ali (a) have inspired spirituality in the lives of Muslims over the centuries. In this course we will look at some of his teachings that help believers in their quest to seek nearness to Allah. Instructor: Sr Tahera Kassamali Dates: 2 Tuesdays, Feb 9 and 16, 2021 Timings: 8.30-9.30 am Vancouver, 11.30 … 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