ALI-578: Quran Appreciation ages 7-9 years

Quran Appreciation classes offer child-friendly and inspirational Quran learning for children. The present course will cover Sūrat Anbiyā verses 78-82 and Sūrat Saba’ verses 12-14. Students will learn about the story of Prophet Dawood (a) and Prophet Sulaymān (a) and acquire practical lessons in self growth and relationship building. Interactive sessions will involve debates, kahoot … Read more

ALI-579: Quran Appreciation ages 10-12 years (for Europe and Africa)

Quran Appreciation classes offer child-friendly and inspirational Quran learning for children. The present course will cover Sūrat Anbiyā verses 78-82 and Sūrat Saba’ verses 12-14. Students will learn about the story of Prophet Dawood (a) and Prophet Sulaymān (a) and acquire practical lessons in self growth and relationship building. Interactive sessions will involve debates, kahoot … Read more

ALI-580: Quran Appreciation ages 10-12 years (for North America)

Quran Appreciation classes offer child-friendly and inspirational Quran learning for children. The present course will cover Sūrat Anbiyā verses 78-82 and Sūrat Saba’ verses 12-14. Students will learn about the story of Prophet Dawood (a) and Prophet Sulaymān (a) and acquire practical lessons in self growth and relationship building. Interactive sessions will involve debates, kahoot … Read more

ALI-581: Quran Appreciation ages 13-16 (girls)

Quran Appreciation classes offer child-friendly and inspirational Quran learning for children. The present course will cover Sūrat Anbiyā verses 78-82 and Sūrat Saba’ verses 12-14. Students will learn about the story of Prophet Dawood (a) and Prophet Sulaymān (a) and acquire practical lessons in self growth and relationship building. Interactive sessions will involve debates, kahoot … Read more

ALI-582: Quran Appreciation ages 13-16 (boys)

Quran Appreciation classes offer child-friendly and inspirational Quran learning for children. The present course will cover Sūrat Anbiyā verses 78-82 and Sūrat Saba’ verses 12-14. Students will learn about the story of Prophet Dawood (a) and Prophet Sulaymān (a) and acquire practical lessons in self growth and relationship building. Interactive sessions will involve debates, kahoot … Read more

ALI-577: Mindfulness & Spirituality – A Critical Islamic Perspective

In the wake of postmodern emptiness, loneliness, and loss of identity, many are turning to secular forms of spirituality, mindfulness, and wellbeing. There is a perception that spirituality can be divorced from religion, and that religious prescriptions are insufficient in addressing our spiritual needs. In this webinar, we will critically examine some of the practical … Read more

ALI-570: Spiritual Guidance from the Prophet (s) – for women only

Divine guides were sent to lead human beings back to the realm that they originated from. The Prophet Muhammad (s) showed believers how to be in touch with inner realities, thereby building character and purity of the soul. This course will look at specific teachings and examples of the Prophet (s) in this regard. Instructor: Sr Tahera Kassamali … Read more

ALI-571: History of Translation of the Quran into English

The Holy Quran has been translated into English over one hundred times since the mid-seventeenth century. In this brief course, we will look at how the English translations of the Quran by Muslims and non-Muslims have evolved over time. We will look at a few passages to show that ideological and political leanings have influenced … Read more

ALI-572: Knowledge of the Unseen in the Qur’an and Shia Traditions

The course will introduce the students to the concept of ‘ilm al-ghayb (knowledge of the unseen) in the Qur’an. Students will study whether knowledge of the ghayb is limited to Allah (S) or possible for Prophets and other human beings. We will analyze the extent of the Prophet’s (s) and the Imam’s (a) knowledge of … Read more

ALI-573: The Peace Treaty of Imam al-Hasan (a)

In the year 41 AH Imam al-Hasan (a) signed his famous peace treaty with Mu’awiyah. Thus ended the five-year period of infallible rule. Was this peace treaty a reversal of ways? A capitulation in the face of a ruthless enemy? The reality could not be further from this. By analyzing the social-political situation, the details … Read more