Courses

ALI-352: Spiritual Self-Discipline (women)

To walk on the spiritual journey requires exercise and discipline of the self. This course will discuss ways of strengthening self- discipline to achieve closeness to God. We will study the teachings of Āyatullāh Mutahharī on self-discipline and spirituality. Instructor: Sr. Tahera Kassamali Schedule: Four Tuesdays, Apr 12 – May 13, 2016 from 10.30 am … Read more

ALI-355: Feed your Family Healthy

In this webinar you will learn how to boost nutrition in everyday meals, learn the power of meal prepping, understand what to look for when purchasing packaged foods with suggestions on specific brands. Discussion on organic and non-GMO foods will also be highlighted. In addition, a healthy grocery list will also be presented to understand … Read more

ALI-351: Stories from the Quran

Christian literature is replete with accounts on Jesus and John the Baptist. In this course we will look at Quranic passages that talk about the life and merits of these two prophets. Instructor: Sh. Hasanayn Kassamali Schedule: Three Wednesdays, Apr 6 – 20, 2016; from 8:30 – 9:30 pm Venue: JCC, Seminar Room D   … Read more

ALI-358: Quran Appreciation for children ages 7-9 years (Thornhill)

Instructor: Sr. Rumina Hashmani Schedule: 10 Fridays, Apr 1 –Jun 3 2016, 4:15 – 5:15 pm Venue: R. B052, JCC, 9000 Bathurst St, Thornhill, ON, L4J 8A7   Course Material Theme The Story of Nabi Yusuf – The Reunion Surah-e-Yusuf, Verses 90-101 Outline 1 – Verse 91 | 2 – Verse 92-93 | 3 – Verse 94-95 | 4 – Verse 96 … Read more

ALI-359: Quran Appreciation for children ages 10-12 years (Thornhill)

Instructor: Sr. Sakina Kermali Schedule: 10 Fridays, Apr 1 –Jun 3 2016, 4:15 – 5:15 pm Venue: MARC Library, 9000 Bathurst Street, Thornhill, ON, L4J 8A7   Course Material Theme The Story of Nabi Yusuf – The Reunion Surah-e-Yusuf, Verses 90-101 Outline 1 – Verse 91 | 2 – Verse 92-93 | 3 – Verse 94-95 | 4 – Verse 96 5 … Read more

ALI-361: Quran Appreciation for children ages 8-12 years (London, ON)

Instructor: Sr. Shahin Pardhan Schedule: 10 Fridays, Apr 1 –Jun 3 2016, 6.30 – 7.30 pm Venue: Al Mahdi Islamic Centre, 91 Meg Drive, London, ON, N6E 2V2   Course Material Theme The Story of Nabi Yusuf – The Reunion Surah-e-Yusuf, Verses 90-101 Outline 1 – Verse 91 | 2 – Verse 92-93 | 3 – Verse 94-95 | 4 – … Read more

ALI-360: Quran Appreciation for children ages 9-12 years (Brampton)

Instructor: Sr. Sabiha Jaffer Schedule: 10 Fridays, Apr 1 –Jun 3 2016, 5.30 -6.30 pm Venue: MIC, 7580 Kennedy Road, Brampton, ON, L6W 0A1     Course Material Theme The Story of Nabi Yusuf – The Reunion Surah-e-Yusuf, Verses 90-101 Outline 1 – Verse 91 | 2 – Verse 92-93 | 3 – Verse 94-95 | 4 – Verse 96 5 – … Read more

ALI-349: Education and Training in Islam

Raising children in modern times poses challenges to caregivers on how to conform to modernity yet remain focused in nurturing Islamic values. Questions are sometimes raised on what practices are useful to adopt while nurturing children in their primary years. With changing societal practices, it becomes necessary to engage in discussions that contribute to good … Read more

ALI-353: The Quran & Coping Strategies of Human Suffering

Difficulties, problems and afflictions are inevitable part of our life. In order to have healthy coping strategies and make them easier and beneficial for our life, it is important to seek guidance from the Quran. We all have many ways to deal with the difficulties of our life including stress and other psychological problems, but … Read more