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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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