ALI-537: Etiquette of Ziyarat

This webinar will discuss the importance and etiquette of pilgrimage to Karbala, Kazimayn, Mashhad, Najaf, Qum & Samarra. The course will focus on connecting spiritually to the Imams who are visited and the main Aadaab of Ziyarat. Practical issues such as Salat in the airplane, performing wudhu made easy, and complete or shortened (qasr) prayers … Read more

ALI-538: Quran Appreciation, ages 7-9 years

Instructor: Sr. Sukaina Jaffer-Fazal Schedule: Fridays Jan 10- Mar 13 2020; 4.15-5.15 pm (no class during March break) Fees: $60 payable on or before the first day of the course. Registration: www.academyofislam.com/registration

ALI-539: Quran Appreciation, ages 10-12 years

Instructor: Sr. Nasifa Remtulla Schedule: Fridays Jan 10-Mar 13, 2020; 4.15-5.15 pm (no class during March break) Fees: $60 Registration: https://academyofislam.com/registration

ALI-506: The Ahlul Bayt and Family Relationships (Women Only)

The holy Ahlul Bayt were excellent examples for believers. This course will look at how the Prophet (s) emphasized certain Akhlāq and Ādāb for harmony in the family. Instructor: Sr. Tahera Kassamali Schedule: 3 Tuesdays, Oct 29-Nov 12 10.30 a.m.- 12 noon. Fees: $30 payable upon registration. Registration: https://academyofislam.com/registration/ Note: For Women Only Course Materials … Read more

ALI-510: Building a Spiritually Strong Family Unit (Women Only)

In today’s age of technology and fast-paced lifestyles, there are critical building blocks that Islam promotes a strong family unit. This course will discuss increasing spirituality, understanding various roles, and reducing distractions in light of building this strong family unit.  Instructor: Sr. Sabiha Jaffer Schedule: 3 Tuesdays Nov 19-Dec 3, 2019; 10.30 am-12.00 noon. Fees: … Read more

ALI-523: Mindfulness with Mandalas (Women Only)

Mandalas are intricate and repetitive patterned artworks that are great for practicing mindfulness. This course involves learning how to create zentangle and mandala patterns. The first aspect of the course will involve students practicing mandala and zentangle patterns. The second part involves participants creating artwork based on the styles they have learned and practiced. If … Read more

ALI-525: Cultivating a Virtuous Character

This course will study the Quran and Hadith’s stance on the necessity of virtue ethics as well as the contemporary obstacles people face in attaining these ideals (materialism, scientism, individualism, etc). The course will give participants some practical tips to cultivating a virtuous character (understanding the transformative power of prayers, dhikr, fasting, etc.). Instructor: Dr. … Read more

ALI-526: Nutritional Strategies to Ease Anxiety

Coping with anxiety can be a challenge and often requires making lifestyle changes. There aren’t any diet changes that can cure anxiety, but watching what you eat can make a profound impact in easing anxiety. In this webinar, you will learn what the current research says about our food and the impact on our mood. … Read more

ALI-527: The Socio-Political Role of the Ahlul Bayt – Part 1

Under the difficult and oppressive kingdoms that ruled the Muslim world during the lives of Ahlul Bayt (a) it would have been easy for the Shī’ah community to have been eradicated. Yet due to the tireless and blessed efforts of the Ma’sūmīn (a) this community remained and in fact grew stronger as time passed, like … Read more