In this course we will go through the comprehensive narration on rights known as Risālat al-Huqūq, using the lengthier version narrated in the fourth century book Tuhafal-Uqūl. This semester will focus on servitude through various parts of the body. Instructor: Sh. Muhammad Mahdi Kassamali Fees: $25.00 Schedule: 2 Tuesdays, Jan 25-Feb 1, 8-9 pm, Toronto time … Read more
This course will look at instructions for the spiritual journey from Shia mystics, both past and present. Readings will include excerpts from: a) Spiritual Journeying in the words of Shia Mystics by Sayyidah Iram-Zahra Zaidi b) The Interior life in Islam by Seyyed Hossein Nasr c) Light within Me by Mutahharī, et al. Instructor: Sr. … Read more
Are you frustrated with the media’s silence around the war in Yemen? Do you have something to say about the hijab ban in Quebec? Have you ever wondered where and how reporters put their stories together? One of the most effective ways to counter problematic media coverage and re-shape narratives is to publish articles in mainstream … Read more
In this ONLINE course of seven sessions via Zoom, we will go through some of the common suras to learn words which occur often in the Quran and derive simple rules of Arabic grammar. Besides using the The Phrase-by-Phrase English Translation of the Quran by Syed Ali Quli Qarai, we will use the text Qur’anic … Read more
This course will look at the various strategies used by the twelve Imams to guide the Ummah towards Allah through individual and social growth. The course will be based on the series of books ‘The Lives of the Twelve’ by the late historian Shaykh Mahdi Pishavi. This semester will focus on the Imam Ali, Imam … Read more
South Asian communities are 6x more likely to have type 2 diabetes than the general population. In this webinar you will learn why South Asians are at a high risk for diabetes and how you can delay and prevent type 2 diabetes with lifestyle changes. Instructor: Sr. Anar Allidina Fees: $15 Schedule: Wednesday Nov 10, from 10.30-11.30 … Read more
This course will discuss ways of achieving spirituality in daily life. Instructor: Dr. Mahnaz Heydarpour Fees: $25 Schedule: 2 Saturdays, Nov 6-13, 11.00 am-12.00 noon Toronto time Registration link: https://academyofislam.com/registration/
This webinar will discuss the importance of pilgrimage to Najaf, Karbala, Kazimayn and Samarra. The course will focus on Ādāb of Ziyārat. Practical issues such as Salāt in the airplane, performing wudhū made easy, and complete or shortened (qasr) prayers in Iraq will also be covered. Instructor: Sh. Hasanayn Kassamali Fees: $15 Schedule: Sunday Sept 19, … Read more
Learn how to create an assorted style of florals using multiple techniques plus how to use your designs for accessories and apparel. All levels, beginner friendly. Course outline sent after registration. Instructor: Sr. Sakina Hassanali Fees: $40.00 Schedule: 4 Tuesdays, Nov 2-23, 8-9.30 pm Venue: AL.I. Center, Unit 210B, 2535 Major Mack Dr, Vaughan, … Read more
This course will look at spiritual wayfaring and the different stages of the spiritual journey. We will discuss various verses of Quran and hadith that talk about the steps of this journey. Readings will be extracted from a) Stages of Spiritual Journey by ‘Allāmah Muhammad Husayn Tabātabā’ī. b) Spiritual Journeying in the words of Shia Mystics by Sayyidah Iram-Zahra … Read more