Onsite Courses

ALI-234: Quran Appreciation, Sura Saba

Dates: April 26 – June 14, 2013 Instructors: Tahera Kassamali & Sakina Kermali Resources Outline Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 Session 6 Storybook Exercise Explanation Exercise Sheet

ALI-233: Sayyida Fatimah (a)

During the month of Jamādī al-Thānī, Mu’minīn commemorate the wafāt as well as celebrate the birth of Sayyida Fātima (a), the daughter of the Messenger of Allah (s). In continuation of providing classes on the sīrah of Ma’sumīn (a), a course over four Tuesdays on the life history of the Sayyida Fatima has been arranged. … Read more

ALI-228: Quran Appreciation, Sura Nahl

The course will include reading, understanding and discussing selected passages from Sura an-Nahl (#16). Students will create their own books on the Sura with  poems, short write ups, activities, drawings . . . about the passages discussed. Dates: 9 Friday evenings, Feb 1 – Mar. 29, 4.15 pm – 5.15 p.m Fees: Please note that the … Read more

ALI-224: Qur’anic Arabic Level 4

The participants will continue from Unit 10 onward from the text Access to Qur’anic Arabic by AbdulWahid Hamid. Numerous Qur’anic verses will be studied to learn their meanings and rules of Qur’anic Arabic applied. Short Hadiths and sentences from common Du`as will also be studied in comprehending meanings and grammar rules. Instructor: Hasanayn Kassamali When: 8 Saturdays Jan 26, … Read more

ALI-218: Motherhood in Islam

Motherhood in Islam (for mothers with children under the age of 7) A monthly session for mothers of young children. The sessions will discuss what Islam says about parenting in the early years. Dates: 4 sessions: Wednesday evenings, Sept. 26, Oct. 31, Nov. 28, Dec. 19 Timings: 8.30 pm – 9.30 p.m Instructor: Tahera Kassamali Suggested Fee: $50 Venue: MARC … Read more

ALI-217: Selected Duas from Sahifa Sajjadiyyah

This course will study two selected supplications from the beautiful duas taught by Imam Sajjad (a): Dua no. 17 (Supplication against Shaytan) and Du no. 22 (Supplication in hardship) Dates: 4 sessions: Tuesday evenings, Sept. 18 – Oct. 9, 2012 Timings: 8.30 pm – 9.30 p.m Instructor: Hasnayn Kassamali Eligibility: All Muslims ages 15+ Venue: Room B045 (Seminar Room), 9000 Bathurst Street, Thornhill, … Read more

ALI-215: Qur’anic Arabic – Understanding the Divine Message

This course will cover lessons from the book Access to Qur’anic Arabic by AbdulWahid Hamid as well as handouts prepared from various sources including Arabic Through the Qur’an by Alan Jones and Qur’anic Language Made Easy by Hafza Iffat Hasan. Students will understand the basics of Arabic grammar as well as gain familiarity with the vocabulary of the Qur’an. Level 2 … Read more

ALI-219: Qur’an Appreciation, Sura Ibrahim

Description: The course will include reading, understanding and discussing selected passages from Sura Ibrahim (#14). Students will create their own lapbooks on the Sura with collages, poems, word meanings, short write ups . . . about the passages discussed. Dates: 10 sessions: Friday evenings, Sept. 14 – Dec. 14, 2012 Timings: 4.15 pm – 5.15 p.m. Instructors: Tahera Kassamali and … Read more

ALI-214: Qur’anic Teachings on Noble Character

This eight session course will explore verses that talk about the noble characteristics of the Holy Prophet (s) of Islam. The course aims to help participants understand the greatness of the Prophet and learn how to apply his exemplary qualities in their everyday life. Sessions Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 ... Read more