ALI-340: Elements of Effective Communication in the Holy Quran (for women)

The comprehensive guidance of the Holy Quran nurtures peace and success in various aspects of human life. This online course will focus on what the Quran says about effective communication, necessary for successful human interactions. We will study verses of Quran that talk about; the inner nature of the human being understanding differences in situations … Read more

ALI-357: Basic Fasting Rules

This webinar will cover essential rules and FAQ about responsibilities during Holy Ramadan. Topics to be covered include who needs to fast, when to start fasting, what to refrain from while fasting, fasting when one becomes a frequent traveller, and rules of watan. The material presented will be on the latest fatawa of Ayatullah Sayyid … Read more

ALI-356: The Sectarian Divide Amongst Muslims

With the current political climate in the Middle East Region, never before have the ideological and theological differences between Sunnis and Shias been so prominent. Do this have any bearings on the fundamentals that divided the Muslims into various sects? How do some of the renowned books of history narrate these differences? Are the current … Read more

ALI-354: Quranic Insights: Sura Shu’ara verses 30-51

A reflection on verses 31-50 of Sūra No. 26 of the Holy Quran. This three week online course (for women only) will discuss different responses to the Truth and the effects of accepting it wholeheartedly. Instructor: Sr. Tahera Kassamali Schedule: Wednesdays, April 13 -27, 2016, 4.00 p.m. – 5.00 p.m. EST (Toronto/NY time) 9.00 p.m. … Read more

ALI-353: The Quran & Coping Strategies of Human Suffering

Difficulties, problems and afflictions are inevitable part of our life. In order to have healthy coping strategies and make them easier and beneficial for our life, it is important to seek guidance from the Quran. We all have many ways to deal with the difficulties of our life including stress and other psychological problems, but … Read more

ALI-347: Quranic Insights: Sura al-Shu‘araa

A reflection on verses 10 – 33 of Sūra No. 26 of the Holy Quran. This four week online course (for women only) will discuss the mission given to Nabī Musa (a) and his response on receiving the task, the reassurance from God, his arrival in the court of Fir‘awn and the ensuing conversation between … Read more

ALI-337: Intro to Five Quranic Suras al-Baqarah to al- An‘aam

Muslims worldwide have close attachment to the Holy Quran. They recite, quote, study and display Quranic verses in their daily life. To have a simple and quick introduction to Quranic sūras can quest the spiritual thirst for all Muslims. In this online course, the participants will learn introduction to five long Quranic surah, its history, … Read more