ALI-189: Learning Farsi, Level II

This eight week course will introduce students to vocabulary and rules of the Farsi language. Each class will include a vocabulary lesson and an exercise in rules of the Farsi language. We will also review lessons covered in the previous level. Dates: Feb. 10 – March 31, 2011 (both dates inclusive) Days of the week: Thursday mornings … Read more

ALI-188: 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. This course will help students become more familiar with the Quran and increase their … Read more

ALI-183: Reading and Understanding the Holy Quran

A course on improving Holy Qur’an tilawah skills and understanding the Divine message contained in the Qur’an. Dates: Feb. 9 – March 30, 2011 (both dates inclusive) Days of the week: Wednesday evenings Timings: 8.00 p.m. – 9.30 p.m. Instructor: Hasanayn Kassamali Eligibility: Muslim men ages 15 and over Fees: no fees, but donations are welcome.

Reflection No. 46 on Q 16:92 – The Importance of Promises

Do not be like the one who unravels her yarn, disintegrating it into pieces after she has spun it strongly. You make your oaths to be means of deceit between yourselves, because one nation is more numerous than another nation; Allah only tests you thereby, He will surely make clear for you on the Day … Read more

ALI-187: Quranic Arabic Level II (for ladies)

This course will cover lessons from the book Access to Qur’anic Arabic by AbdulWahid Hamid as well as handouts prepared by the instructor. This book is a comprehensive set of lessons on Arabic grammar focusing on the language used in the Qur’an. Students will understand the basics of Arabic grammar as well as gain familiarity … Read more

ALI-182: Understanding and Appreciating the Quran – Level II

For Children/Youth This course will focus on understanding certain passages of the Holy Quran. Each lesson will focus on reading and understanding a certain passage, and an activity on the passage. This course will help children become more familiar with the Holy Quran and increase their appreciation and reverence for the Holy Book. Dates: Feb. 8th … Read more

ALI-186: Understanding and Appreciating the Quran – Level I

This course will discuss certain sciences of the Holy Quran and focus on Revelation. Each lesson will include, an introduction to the Sciences of the Quran, Quranic vocabulary, and a discussion and commentary on some verses. This course will help students become more familiar with the Holy Quran and increase their appreciation and reverence for … Read more

ALI-181: Webinar on Ziyarat to Iraq & Sham

The Academy for Learning Islam (A.L.I.) is pleased to announce a 90 minutes webinar (Online Seminar) on preparing for Ziyaarat to Iraq and Sham during the ‘Arabaeen (40th ) of the Shuhadaa of Karbala in Safar 1432 AH. We plan to cover aadaab (Etiquette) of traveling, specific manners of visiting the holy places, significance of … Read more

Reflection No. 45 on Q 6:26 – Examples and their Importance

Indeed Allah is not ashamed to set forth a parable whether it is that of a gnat or anything above it. As for those who believe they know it is the truth from their Lord; and as for those who disbelieve they say, what does Allah mean by this example? Thereby He leads many astray, … Read more

Reflection No. 44 on Q 3:37 – The Path of God

So her Lord accepted her with a gracious acceptance, and made her grow in a worthy fashion, and He charged Zakaria with her care. Whenever Zakaria visited her in the sanctuary, he found provision with her. He said, ‘O Maryam, from where does this come for you?’ She said, ‘It comes from Allah. Allah provides … Read more