Rumina Children will continue to read and discuss verses 15-44 of Sūratun Naml and verses 78-82 of Sūratul Anbiyā, on the story of Nabī Dawūd (a) and Nabī Sulaymān (a). They will work on a play showing four scenes from the stories of Nabī Sulaymān (a) in Sūratun Naml. Dates: Fridays, April 4 – June 13 (with possible … Read more
قُلْ لَا أَمْلِكُ لِنَفْسِي ضَرًّا وَلَا نَفْعًا إِلَّا مَا شَاءَ اللَّهُ Qul lā amlikku linafsī dharrawn-walā naf‘an illā mā shā’a-llāhu Say: I have no control over my harms or any benefits except what Allah pleases (Sūrat Yūnus, No. 10, Āyat 49) Human beings often see themselves as in charge of most of the things they … Read more
Deconstructing the myths surrounding sugar, artificial sweeteners and other sugar substitutes In this course participants will learn why excess sugar is a major health problem and how it can be detrimental to our health, what food sources contain sugar, the difference between natural sugar vs added sugar and how to choose safe sugar substitutes. Instructor: … Read more
أَلَا إِنَّ أَوْلِيَاءَ اللَّهِ لَا خَوْفٌ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا هُمْ يَحْزَنُونَ Alā inna awliyā’a-llāhi lā khawfun ‘alayhim walā hum yaHzanūn Now surely the friends of Allah – they shall have no fear nor shall they grieve (Sūrat Yūnus, No, 10, Āyat 62). The word ‘awliya’ in the verse above refers to those who are close … Read more
تِلْكَ الدَّارُ الْآخِرَةُ نَجْعَلُهَا لِلَّذِينَ لَا يُرِيدُونَ عُلُوًّا فِي الْأَرْضِ وَلَا فَسَادًا ۚ وَالْعَاقِبَةُ لِلْمُتَّقِينَ Tilkad-dārul-ākhiratu naj‘aluhā lilladhīna lā yurīdūna ‘uluwwan fīl-ardhi walā fasādā, wal-‘ākibatu lil-muttaqīn And that the abode of the Hereafter, We shall assign it to those who have no desire to exalt themselves on the earth, nor to make mischief. And the … Read more
Positive parenting is an approach to parenting that aims to guide children’s behavior and development in a constructive and non-hurtful way. It is based on taking the time to train children in life skills, habits and to foster character development. In this course, parents of 0-12 year old children will discover how they can foster … Read more
his course will discuss sermon no. 87 of Nahjul Balagha where Imam Ali (a) describes the qualities of the faithful believers and the qualities of the unfaithful believers. Instructor: Sr. Tahera Kassamali Schedule: Four Tuesdays from March 4-25, 2014; timings 8.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. Registration: http://www.anymeeting.com/PIID=EA53DC86874B39 Slides Session 1 (PDF) Session 2 (PDF) Session 3 … Read more
يَا بَنِي آدَمَ خُذُوا زِينَتَكُمْ عِنْدَ كُلِّ مَسْجِدٍ Yā banī Ādama khudhū zīnatakum ‘inda kulli masjid O Children of Adam! Put on your adornment on every occasion of prayer (Sūratul A‘rāf, No. 7, Āyat 31) Salāt is a private conversation between the believer and Allah. It is a meeting, a meeting of one who is … Read more
إِنَّ هَٰذِهِ تَذْكِرَةٌ ۖ فَمَنْ شَاءَ اتَّخَذَ إِلَىٰ رَبِّهِ سَبِيلًا Inna hādhihi tadhkirah, faman shā’at-takhadha ilā rabbihi sabīlā Surely this is a reminder; so let anyone who wishes, take the way to his Lord. (Sūratul Muzammil, No. 73, Āyat 19) The verses in Sūratul Muzammil talk about Salātul Layl, and go on to advise and … Read more
The Holy Qur’an says: surely Salat prevents indecencies and wrongs (Q 29:45).The famous Prophetic tradition says: Salat is the pillar of religion. Most Muslims say their Salat but many find it challenging to achieve the spirituality and presence of heart which makes the salat an act of soaring to the Lord. This course will look … Read more