ALI-230: Creating an Intentional Family

Today’s family is in a crisis.What was once a strong, cohesive unit has become, in many cases, no more than a loose grouping of individuals with individual timetables and agendas. The time has come when we need to be intentional about strengthening this basic unit of society. This course will explore practical ways of avoiding … Read more

ALI-225: Goal of Life

Goal of Life : Discussion of lectures by Ayatullah Murtadha Mutahhari (women only) Instructor: Tahera Kassamali Dates: 4 Wednesday evenings, Feb. 6th-27th,  8.30 pm – 9.30 p.m. Resources: Session 1 Slides (PDF) Session 2 Slides (PDF) Session 3 Slides (PDF)

ALI-226: Selected Duas from Sahifa Sajjadiyyah

Supplications by Imam Ali Zaynul ‘Abidin (a) has inspired many believers over centuries.In this course we will study the impact in the lives of believes and lessons to be derived from two supplications: Dua No. 19 in Asking for Water and Dua No 23 for asking for Well-Being Besides studying the text of the supplications … Read more

ALI-228: Quran Appreciation, Sura Nahl

The course will include reading, understanding and discussing selected passages from Sura an-Nahl (#16). Students will create their own books on the Sura with  poems, short write ups, activities, drawings . . . about the passages discussed. Dates: 9 Friday evenings, Feb 1 – Mar. 29, 4.15 pm – 5.15 p.m Fees: Please note that the … Read more

ALI-224: Qur’anic Arabic Level 4

The participants will continue from Unit 10 onward from the text Access to Qur’anic Arabic by AbdulWahid Hamid. Numerous Qur’anic verses will be studied to learn their meanings and rules of Qur’anic Arabic applied. Short Hadiths and sentences from common Du`as will also be studied in comprehending meanings and grammar rules. Instructor: Hasanayn Kassamali When: 8 Saturdays Jan 26, … Read more

ALI-220: Effective Parenting

Instructor: Marzia Hasan Sessions: Session 1: http://www.anymeeting.com/AcademyofIslam/EC50DB868449 Session 2: http://www.anymeeting.com/AcademyofIslam/EC51DE828146

ALI-218: Motherhood in Islam

Motherhood in Islam (for mothers with children under the age of 7) A monthly session for mothers of young children. The sessions will discuss what Islam says about parenting in the early years. Dates: 4 sessions: Wednesday evenings, Sept. 26, Oct. 31, Nov. 28, Dec. 19 Timings: 8.30 pm – 9.30 p.m Instructor: Tahera Kassamali Suggested Fee: $50 Venue: MARC … Read more

ALI-217: Selected Duas from Sahifa Sajjadiyyah

This course will study two selected supplications from the beautiful duas taught by Imam Sajjad (a): Dua no. 17 (Supplication against Shaytan) and Du no. 22 (Supplication in hardship) Dates: 4 sessions: Tuesday evenings, Sept. 18 – Oct. 9, 2012 Timings: 8.30 pm – 9.30 p.m Instructor: Hasnayn Kassamali Eligibility: All Muslims ages 15+ Venue: Room B045 (Seminar Room), 9000 Bathurst Street, Thornhill, … Read more