ALI-357: Basic Fasting Rules

This webinar will cover essential rules and FAQ about responsibilities during Holy Ramadan. Topics to be covered include who needs to fast, when to start fasting, what to refrain from while fasting, fasting when one becomes a frequent traveller, and rules of watan. The material presented will be on the latest fatawa of Ayatullah Sayyid … Read more

ALI-362: Healthy fasting

Although the main focus of fasting in the Holy Month of Ramadan is its spiritual aspect, it is important to pay attention to effects of fasting on the health. This 60 minute webinar will focus on: Review of the effects of fasting on the health of the individual, especially during long fasts Precautions to ensure … Read more

ALI-341: Huruf al-Muqatta’aat – Traditional and modern explanations

Twenty nine sūras of the Holy Quran begin symbolic letters known as Hurūf al-Muqatta‘āt. The real meaning of these letters is a mystery for centuries. In this course, we will discuss modern and traditional interpretations of these abbreviated letters. Instructor: Sh. Abbas Jaffer Schedule: Saturday May 14, 2016 from 2:30 – 3:30 pm Toronto/NY Time … Read more

ALI-356: The Sectarian Divide Amongst Muslims

With the current political climate in the Middle East Region, never before have the ideological and theological differences between Sunnis and Shias been so prominent. Do this have any bearings on the fundamentals that divided the Muslims into various sects? How do some of the renowned books of history narrate these differences? Are the current … Read more

ALI-355: Feed your Family Healthy

In this webinar you will learn how to boost nutrition in everyday meals, learn the power of meal prepping, understand what to look for when purchasing packaged foods with suggestions on specific brands. Discussion on organic and non-GMO foods will also be highlighted. In addition, a healthy grocery list will also be presented to understand … Read more

ALI-358: Quran Appreciation for children ages 7-9 years (Thornhill)

Instructor: Sr. Rumina Hashmani Schedule: 10 Fridays, Apr 1 –Jun 3 2016, 4:15 – 5:15 pm Venue: R. B052, JCC, 9000 Bathurst St, Thornhill, ON, L4J 8A7   Course Material Theme The Story of Nabi Yusuf – The Reunion Surah-e-Yusuf, Verses 90-101 Outline 1 – Verse 91 | 2 – Verse 92-93 | 3 – Verse 94-95 | 4 – Verse 96 … Read more

ALI-359: Quran Appreciation for children ages 10-12 years (Thornhill)

Instructor: Sr. Sakina Kermali Schedule: 10 Fridays, Apr 1 –Jun 3 2016, 4:15 – 5:15 pm Venue: MARC Library, 9000 Bathurst Street, Thornhill, ON, L4J 8A7   Course Material Theme The Story of Nabi Yusuf – The Reunion Surah-e-Yusuf, Verses 90-101 Outline 1 – Verse 91 | 2 – Verse 92-93 | 3 – Verse 94-95 | 4 – Verse 96 5 … Read more

ALI-361: Quran Appreciation for children ages 8-12 years (London, ON)

Instructor: Sr. Shahin Pardhan Schedule: 10 Fridays, Apr 1 –Jun 3 2016, 6.30 – 7.30 pm Venue: Al Mahdi Islamic Centre, 91 Meg Drive, London, ON, N6E 2V2   Course Material Theme The Story of Nabi Yusuf – The Reunion Surah-e-Yusuf, Verses 90-101 Outline 1 – Verse 91 | 2 – Verse 92-93 | 3 – Verse 94-95 | 4 – … Read more

ALI-360: Quran Appreciation for children ages 9-12 years (Brampton)

Instructor: Sr. Sabiha Jaffer Schedule: 10 Fridays, Apr 1 –Jun 3 2016, 5.30 -6.30 pm Venue: MIC, 7580 Kennedy Road, Brampton, ON, L6W 0A1     Course Material Theme The Story of Nabi Yusuf – The Reunion Surah-e-Yusuf, Verses 90-101 Outline 1 – Verse 91 | 2 – Verse 92-93 | 3 – Verse 94-95 | 4 – Verse 96 5 – … Read more

ALI-363: Quranic Arabic Level 4

This course is designed for learners who are familiar with the Qur’an. Some sūras of the last part (Part 30) of the Qur’an will be presented and analyzed; new vocabulary and grammatical structures will be discussed, explained, and practiced systematically. Carefully designed word-building exercises will be used to facilitate the acquisition and retention of new … Read more