Onsite Courses

ALI-058: Select topics from Nahjul Balagha

Instructor: Hasnain Kassamali The Academy for Learning Islam is planning to hold a five day program of Islamic courses for the community in Edmonton, Alberta. This program will take place during December 2003 holidays, from Monday Dec.22 to Friday Dec.26, 2003.

ALI-051: Wahy – The Divine Revelation

Understanding the nature of knowledge in general and how it is acquired is one of the most challenging philosophical questions. Wahy (divine revelation) as a particular form of knowledge is also extremely difficult to comprehend. However, believers of all faiths should have a firm grasp of the meaning of the wahy and its working if … Read more

ALI-052: Understanding the Merits & Essence of the Month of Ramadan

The Academy is pleased to announce a preparatory course for the Holy Month of Ramadhan. The aim of this course is to inform and prepare the mumineen to take the most benefit from the Holy Month. Topics covered in the course include: The Esoteric Essence of the Holy Month of Ramadhan Etiquette and Deeds of … Read more

ALI-049: Towards Acquiring Ma’rifat of Allah (swt)

The science of acquiring the ma’rifat of Allah (or to ‘know’ Him) has been aptly described as the ultimate Islamic science. T he purpose of all other forms of knowledge is to ultimately lead us to ‘know’ Allah. But what does it mean to know Allah (i.e. to become an arif (pl. urafa)) and why … Read more

ALI-045: Science in the Holy Qur’an

Instructor: Tahera Kassamali This course was conducted in conjunction with az-Zahra Madrasah as part of their Islamic Summer day camp program. The course was held from July 21 – 31, 2003, from 10.30 a.m. – 12.30p.m, Monday s to Thursdays. A total of 20 students participated. The first week students learned about Astronomy in the … Read more