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.

ALI 635: Quranic Arabic Level 3

In this ONLINE course of seven sessions via Zoom, we will go through some passages from common surahs to learn the vocabulary and look at  simple rules of Arabic grammar covered in the Text below.

Ramadhan package for kids

With the holy month of Ramadhan right around the corner, we have partnered with @betula.designs to bring you the perfect Ramadhan package for kids! . Each package contains: One copy of @academyforislam Imam Ali (a) workbook, with detailed activities on the life of Imam Ali (a). One customized Ramadan Advent calendar by @betula.designs. The calendar … Read more

ALI 119: Introduction to Irfan

Irfan or the science of ‘knowing’ Allah has been described as the ultimate Islamic science. The purpose of all other forms of knowledge is to ultimately lead us to ‘know’ Allah. This course starts with an introduction to Irfan and the history of its most prominent figures and thereafter introduces steps to understanding and practicing … Read more

ALI 118: Belief in the Justice of God

The belief in the Justice of God is part of the roots of religion for the Shi’ite school of faith. This course will address some common questions regarding this belief, such as: why so much suffering in the world, relation between Action and Knowledge of God, and how much of life is determined by Divine Decree. We … Read more