Reflection No. 43 – What happens after Ramadhan?

It is now over ten days since the passing of the holy month of Ramadhan and the day of Eid. Believers have slipped back into the normal routine of everyday life and the spirit and zeal of the holy month seem to be fading fast. It is a struggle to hold onto the same enthusiasm … Read more

Reflection No. 42 on Q 2:185 – Ramadhan in the Qur’an

Ramadhan Reflections on selected verses of the Holy Quran aim at helping Mu’mineen derive guidance and strength of spirit from the Quran. Readers are encouraged to reflect on the verse and refer to the relevant verses mentioned. We hope that this form of study of the Quran will help instill a familiarity and appreciation for … Read more

Reflection No. 41 on Q 16:97 – A Promise to the Believer

Ramadhan Reflections on selected verses of the Holy Quran aim at helping Mu’mineen derive guidance and strength of spirit from the Quran. Readers are encouraged to reflect on the verse and refer to the relevant verses mentioned. We hope that this form of study of the Quran will help instill a familiarity and appreciation for … Read more

Reflection No. 40 on Q 9:40 – Helping the Holy Prophet (S)

The holy month of Ramadhan is the spring of the Quran, a time when the word of Allah blooms in Muslim hearts and homes. Recitation of the word of Allah is an important part of our worship during this month. What we need to do however is go beyond recitation. We need to understand and … Read more

ALI-172: Preparing for Ziyaarat to Iraq

Dates Saturday July 3rd and Sunday July 4th, 2010 Instructor Hasanayn Kassamali Timings 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.  EST (Toronto/New York time) Eligibility Muslim men/women ages 12 and over Fees No fees, but donations to support the Academy of Islam are always welcome. Description A two session webinar (Online Seminar) on preparing for Ziyaarat to … Read more

ALI-166: Reading and Understanding the Holy Qur’an

Date Day Reading & discussion material Pre-class assignment Feb 26 Friday Surat al-Nasr (#110): reading, translation and understanding; Science of Tajweed & its importance; makhraj of 6 Halq (throat) letters; Unit 1 on masculine nouns, pronouns and adjective from the text Access to Qur’anic Arabic Practice reading Surat al-Nasr by listening to a Qari of your … Read more

ALI-165: Seminar on Ziyarat

Dates Saturday January 23rd and Sunday January 24th, 2010 Instructor Hasnain Kassamali Timings 10.30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.  EST (Toronto/New York time) Eligibility Muslim men/women ages 12 and over Fees No fees, but donations to support the Academy of Islam are always welcome. Description These two one-hour sessions webinar (online seminar) will be on preparing … Read more