Courses

ALI-365A: Hajj Rules Pertaining to Ladies

One hour Hajj webinar, restricted to ladies, will cover important Islamic rules relating to women going for Hajj. Schedule: Saturday, August 6, 2016; from 11.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. (EST Toronto/NY time). Instructor: Tahera Kassamali   Course Material Download Slides | Download Recording

ALI-365B: Preparations for Hajj 1437

The webinar will assist in preparing for Ziyārat to Madinah, Umrah Tamattu and Hajj Tamattu. We plan to cover a few spiritual aspects and some fiqhi rules pertaining to Hajj trip. The presentation will be followed by Q & A session. Schedule: Saturday, August 6,2016; from 2.30 p.m. – 3.30 p.m. (EST- Toronto/NY time) Instructor: … Read more

ALI-364: Reflections on Suras Taghābun and Mulk

Description: Month of Ramadan is the best time for reflection (tadabbur) and contemplation (tafakkur) on the Quran. In this course we plan to look in detail various Quranic concepts covered in Sūra al-Taghābun (No. 64) and Sūra al-Mulk (No.67) Eligibility: All Muslims ages 15 and over Instructor: Br Mohammadreza Ardehali. He has a Master in … Read more

ALI-340: Elements of Effective Communication in the Holy Quran (for women)

The comprehensive guidance of the Holy Quran nurtures peace and success in various aspects of human life. This online course will focus on what the Quran says about effective communication, necessary for successful human interactions. We will study verses of Quran that talk about; the inner nature of the human being understanding differences in situations … Read more

ALI-357: Basic Fasting Rules

This webinar will cover essential rules and FAQ about responsibilities during Holy Ramadan. Topics to be covered include who needs to fast, when to start fasting, what to refrain from while fasting, fasting when one becomes a frequent traveller, and rules of watan. The material presented will be on the latest fatawa of Ayatullah Sayyid … Read more

ALI-362: Healthy fasting

Although the main focus of fasting in the Holy Month of Ramadan is its spiritual aspect, it is important to pay attention to effects of fasting on the health. This 60 minute webinar will focus on: Review of the effects of fasting on the health of the individual, especially during long fasts Precautions to ensure … Read more

ALI-341: Huruf al-Muqatta’aat – Traditional and modern explanations

Twenty nine sūras of the Holy Quran begin symbolic letters known as Hurūf al-Muqatta‘āt. The real meaning of these letters is a mystery for centuries. In this course, we will discuss modern and traditional interpretations of these abbreviated letters. Instructor: Sh. Abbas Jaffer Schedule: Saturday May 14, 2016 from 2:30 – 3:30 pm Toronto/NY Time … Read more

ALI-356: The Sectarian Divide Amongst Muslims

With the current political climate in the Middle East Region, never before have the ideological and theological differences between Sunnis and Shias been so prominent. Do this have any bearings on the fundamentals that divided the Muslims into various sects? How do some of the renowned books of history narrate these differences? Are the current … Read more

ALI-354: Quranic Insights: Sura Shu’ara verses 30-51

A reflection on verses 31-50 of Sūra No. 26 of the Holy Quran. This three week online course (for women only) will discuss different responses to the Truth and the effects of accepting it wholeheartedly. Instructor: Sr. Tahera Kassamali Schedule: Wednesdays, April 13 -27, 2016, 4.00 p.m. – 5.00 p.m. EST (Toronto/NY time) 9.00 p.m. … Read more