Quranic Reflection No 809. Āyat 2:42 – Distorting the Truth

Bismillāh وَلَا تَلْبِسُوا الْحَقَّ بِالْبَاطِلِ وَتَكْتُمُوا الْحَقَّ وَأَنتُمْ تَعْلَمُونَ Do not mix the truth with falsehood, nor conceal the truth while you know. Surat al-Baqarah, No. 2, Āyat 42 During the time of the Prophet (s), the leaders of other faiths recognized him and knew that he was sent by Allah. They had read the … Read more

Réflexion coranique n° 566 : Āyat 5:119 – Un énorme succès

Annonce concernant les réflexions hebdomadaires sur le Coran en français Depuis plus de quinze ans, l’Academy for Learning Islam a eu la bénédiction de partager chaque semaine une réflexion sur le Coran, c’est-à-dire une courte méditation autour d’un verset du Saint Coran.  Par la grâce d’Allah, de nombreux croyants ont pu tirer profit de ces … Read more

Quranic Reflection No 808. Āyat 48:18 – Allegiance to a Divine Leader

Bismillāh لَّقَدْ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنِ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ إِذْ يُبَايِعُونَكَ تَحْتَ الشَّجَرَةِ Certainly was Allah pleased with the believers when they pledged allegiance to you, [O Muhammad], under the tree. Surat al-Fath, No. 48, Ayat 18 Allah opens this verse by announcing His pleasure (ridā) with a specific group of believers, on account of a specific act: … Read more

Réflexion coranique n° 565 : Āyat 73:5 – Des paroles lourdes

Annonce concernant les réflexions hebdomadaires sur le Coran en français Depuis plus de quinze ans, l’Academy for Learning Islam a eu la bénédiction de partager chaque semaine une réflexion sur le Coran, c’est-à-dire une courte méditation autour d’un verset du Saint Coran.  Par la grâce d’Allah, de nombreux croyants ont pu tirer profit de ces … Read more

Quranic Reflection No 807. Āyat 22:39 – The First Permission

Bismillāh أُذِنَ لِلَّذِينَ يُقَاتَلُونَ بِأَنَّهُمْ ظُلِمُوا ۚ وَإِنَّ اللَّهَ عَلَىٰ نَصْرِهِمْ لَقَدِيرٌ Permission [to fight] is given to those upon whom war is made because they are oppressed, and most surely Allah is well able to assist them. Sūrat al-Hajj, No. 22, Āyat 39 The opening verb of this verse, udhina (“permission has been given”), … Read more

Réflexion coranique n° 564 : Āyat 19:47 – Une réponse noble à la colère

Annonce concernant les réflexions hebdomadaires sur le Coran en français Depuis plus de quinze ans, l’Academy for Learning Islam a eu la bénédiction de partager chaque semaine une réflexion sur le Coran, c’est-à-dire une courte méditation autour d’un verset du Saint Coran.  Par la grâce d’Allah, de nombreux croyants ont pu tirer profit de ces … Read more

ALI-720: Islamic Anthropology – The Immaterial Soul

This course in Islamic Anthropology examines the deep nature of the human being, extending the epistemological foundations laid in the previous course (ALI-716). Students will explore the immaterial essence of the soul ( nafs ) through rational and textual evidence. The course focuses on understanding the soul’s distinct reality, its path toward purification and perfection, … Read more

Quranic Reflection No 806. Āyat 3:159 – The Magical Effect of Love

Bismillāh فَبِمَا رَحْمَةٍ مِّنَ اللَّهِ لِنتَ لَهُمْ ۖ وَلَوْ كُنتَ فَظًّا غَلِيظَ الْقَلْبِ لَانفَضُّوا مِنْ حَوْلِكَ It is by a mercy from Allah that you [O Prophet] were lenient and gentle with them. And if you had been harsh-mannered and hard-hearted, they would have surely scattered from around you… Sūrat Āl ‘Imrān, No. 3, Āyat … Read more

Réflexion coranique n° 563 : Āyat 6:32 – Le théâtre des ombres

Bismillah. وَمَا الْحَيَاةُ الدُّنْيَا إِلَّا لَعِبٌ وَلَهْوٌ ۖ وَلَدَارُ الْآخِرَةِ خَيْرٌ لِّلَّذِينَ يَتَّقُونَ ۗ أَفَلَا تَعْقِلُونَ « La présente vie n’est que jeu et amusement. La demeure de l’au-delà sera meilleure pour ceux qui sont pieux. Eh bien, ne comprenez-vous pas? » Sūrat al-An‘ām, No. 6, Āyat 32 Ce bas-monde, matériel et physique est décrit … Read more

ALI 719: Understanding Mahdaviyat (for women only)

This online course will discuss the necessity of Imamah and the existence of the Imam, along with verses of Quran and Hadith on Imam al-Mahdi (a). We will also discuss responsibilities of the awaiters and the role of women in the end times. Eligibility: Women only Instructor: Sr. Asma RashidFees: $40.00 Schedule: 4 Wednesday mornings, October … Read more