The course will cover in detail the life history of Imam al-Kazim (a) along with a few short maxims from the Imam.The origin and development of Ismaili sect will also be covered briefly. Instructor: Hasanayn Kassamali When: 4 Monday evenings, March 4 to 25, 8:30 – 9:45 p.m. Resources:: Week 1: Slides Week 2: Slides Week 3: Slides … Read more
Today’s family is in a crisis.What was once a strong, cohesive unit has become, in many cases, no more than a loose grouping of individuals with individual timetables and agendas. The time has come when we need to be intentional about strengthening this basic unit of society. This course will explore practical ways of avoiding … Read more
Goal of Life : Discussion of lectures by Ayatullah Murtadha Mutahhari (women only) Instructor: Tahera Kassamali Dates: 4 Wednesday evenings, Feb. 6th-27th, 8.30 pm – 9.30 p.m. Resources: Session 1 Slides (PDF) Session 2 Slides (PDF) Session 3 Slides (PDF)
Supplications by Imam Ali Zaynul ‘Abidin (a) has inspired many believers over centuries.In this course we will study the impact in the lives of believes and lessons to be derived from two supplications: Dua No. 19 in Asking for Water and Dua No 23 for asking for Well-Being Besides studying the text of the supplications … Read more
Instructor: Marzia Hasan Sessions: Session 1: http://www.anymeeting.com/AcademyofIslam/EC50DB868449 Session 2: http://www.anymeeting.com/AcademyofIslam/EC51DE828146
Description: This course will study the text Glimpses of the Nahjul Balagha, by Aytaullah Murtadha Mutahhari. Students will read and discuss selected passages of the book. Dates: 4 sessions: Monday evenings, Sept. 17 – Oct. 8, 2012 Timings: 8.30 pm – 9.30 p.m. Instructor: Tahera Kassamali Resources Session 1 – Slides Session 2 – Slides Session 3 – Slides Session … Read more
Effective communication skills are one of the most valuable tools a parent can employ in the process of raising healthy children.By making use of effective communication, we can make a profound difference in our relationships with children, strengthen family connections and create loving and respectful daily interactions. In this workshop, we will learn and practice proven … Read more
All of us wish that our children would learn right from wrong and make morally conscious choices even when we are not there to guide them. In this 4 week workshop, we will explore, learn and practice parenting strategies that will help develop children’s character and moral consciousness. Instructor: Sr. Marzia Hasan Dates: Wednesday evenings, Nov. 2nd … Read more
A study of letter no. 62 of Nahjul Balagha We will discuss issues raised in this letter including duty towards God, responsibilities towards people, and personal accountability. Instructor: Tahera Kassamali Dates: Tuesday evening, Nov. 1st to Nov. 22nd, 2011 Timings: 3.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. EST (Toronto/NY time) and again at 8.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m.EST Note: For women … Read more
ALI 203 B – Women Issues