ALI-611: Assisted Reading and Brief Explanation of the Quran

The participants will engage actively with the Quran to establish a meaningful relationship with it. Students are expected to read the English translation of the Quran, preparing the equivalent of five pages of the Arabic text per week. The instructor will clarify the main points of the section, including the meanings of harder Arabic words … Read more

ALI 644: Quran Appreciation for boys ages 13-16 years

Students will learn about the story of Nabi Nuh (a) and his son, from Surat at-Hud, verses 40-48. Instructor: Br. Amjad Datoo Fees: $35.00 Schedule: Mondays May 16th-June 27th, 7:30-8:30 pm Registration: CLOSED

ALI 643: Quran Appreciation for girls ages 13-16 years

Students will learn about the story of Nabi Nuh (a) and his son, from Surat at-Hud, verses 40-48. Instructor: Sr. Najma Dhala-Datoo Fees: $35.00 Schedule: Mondays May 16th-June 27th, 7:30-8:30 pm Registration: CLOSED

ALI 641: Quran Appreciation for children ages 7-9 years

Students will learn about the story of Nabi Nuh (a) and his son, from Surat at-Hud, verses 40-48. Instructor: Sr. Sukaina Jaffer-Fazal Fees: $35.00 Schedule: Wednesdays May 11th-June 22nd, 5:00-6:00 pm Registration: CLOSED

ALI 634: Necessary Attributes of the Spiritual Journey (for women only)

This course will look at the principles required of the one who wishes to traverse the spiritual journey. We will look at excerpts from the following texts: a) Perfect Man by Shahiī Murtadhā Mutahharī b) Stages of Spiritual Journey by ‘Allāmah Muhammad Husayn Tabātabā’ī. Instructor: Sr. Tahera Kassamali     Fees: $30.00 Venue: A.L.I. Center Schedule: … Read more

ALI 633: Islamic Art with Watercolors

(Beginner/intermediate course) A diverse array of skills will be taught including creating expressive backgrounds and painting in small details. Students will learn new concepts such as wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry Supplies will be provided for this course. Instructor: Sr. Alina Juma   Fees: $40.00 +$10.00 for supplies Venue: A.L.I. Center Schedule: 4 Monday evenings, May 23rd … Read more

Toronto Quran Exhibition

The Academy for Learning Islam is excited to present the largest, one of a kind Quran Exhibition in all of Canada! Join us from Friday April 15th to Sunday April 17th from 2pm to 5:30pm at the Az-Zahra Islamic Centre. We have over 50 translations of the Quran available to see and live demonstrations of … Read more

Are you interested in learning more about the Holy Quran?

Do you want to learn more about the tafsir and meaning of these holy verses? We have you covered with a comprehensive list of links for Quran Tafsir sessions by over 35 Shia Muslim speakers. You can use this link to study commentaries about Quranic surahs in the month of Ramadhan.