ALI-194: Preparation for Holy Ramadan

Two sessions of 75 minutes each on how to prepare for the holy month of Ramadan. This will be discussed in the light of Sermon of Holy Prophet (s) and Supplication of Imam Ali Zaynul ‘Abideen (a) on welcoming holy Ramadan. The webinar is expected to ready the participants mentally, spiritually and physically through the … Read more

ALI-191: Sirah of Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a)

This six week course will look at some of the books on the life of this great Imam and his contribution to Islamic heritage. We will also look at the five schools of Islamic Jurisprudence briefly and see how the madh-hab of Imam al-Sadiq (a) differs from other madhaa-hib. Online relay: for the first time … Read more

ALI-192: Understanding and Appreciating the Quran – Level II

This course will discuss certain sciences of the Holy Quran and focus on the Compilation of the Quran. Each lesson will include, an introduction to the Sciences of the Quran, some Quranic vocabulary, and a discussion and commentary on some verses. We will use the text Quranic Sciences by Abbas and Masuma Jaffer. This course … Read more

Reflection No. 48 on Q 10:12 – The Human Being

When distress befalls man he supplicates to Us [lying] on his side, sitting, or standing; but when We remove his distress, he passes on as if he had never supplicated Us concerning the distress that had befallen him. Thus that which they do is made fair seeming to the extravagant ones. – (Sura Yunus, 10:12) … Read more

ALI-185: Sirah of Imam Muhammad Al-Baqir (a)

This four week course will look at authentic historical records to learn about the life and personality of this great Imam (Imam Muhammad Al-Baqir (a) ) and his wise teachings. Dates: March 19 -April 9, 2011. Days of the week: Saturday mornings Timings: 10:00 a.m.  – 11:30 a.m. Instructor: Hasanayn Kassamali Eligibility: Muslim men/women ages 15 and over Fees: CAD$40.00 payable … Read more

ALI-182: Exploring the life of the The Holy Prophet (s)

We are excited to let you know that the following scholars will be talking about various aspects of the life of the Holy Prophet (s) on three weekends in March: Weekend I The Impact of Prophetic Teachings on the Cultural and Scientific Revolution of Arabia. The course will assess various aspects of both pre-Islamic and … Read more

ALI-187: Parenting Challenges facing Muslims today

We will cover different aspects and challenges of raising children today such as building good character and morals, ensuring school success, developing children’s self confidence and self esteem to protect them from peer pressure, developing resilience in children, the importance of parenting as a team and possibly other topics which may be requested by participants. … Read more

ALI-184: Sirah of Imam Ali Zaynul Abideen (a)

This four week course will look at authentic historical records to learn about the life and personality of this great Imam (Imam Ali Zaynul Abideen (a)) and his contribution to Islamic heritage. Dates: Feb. 12 – March 11 Days of the week: Saturday mornings Timings: 10:00 a.m.  – 11:30 a.m. Instructor: Hasanayn Kassamali Eligibility: Muslim men/women ages 15 and over … Read more