The believers regularly go to ziyarat of Ma‘sumeen (a) in Madina, Iraq and Iran in order to renew their oath of allegiance (bay‘ah). These are the places where some of the Ma‘sumeen have been buried. However, the 12th appointed Divine Leader Imam al-Mahdi (af) is alive but the Almighty has kept him occultation. In this … Read more
The course will cover selected passages from the Holy Qur’an that discuss brief historical events which have moral and ethical lessons for believers. Dates: May 14 – June 4, 2013 Instructor: Hasnayn Kassamali Schedule: Tuesday evenings, one hour before maghribayn prayers. May 14 & 21 (7:45 – 8:45 p.m.) and May 28 & June 4 (8:00 … Read more
Dates: April 26 – June 14, 2013 Instructors: Tahera Kassamali & Sakina Kermali Resources Outline Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 Session 6 Storybook Exercise Explanation Exercise Sheet
During the month of Jamādī al-Thānī, Mu’minīn commemorate the wafāt as well as celebrate the birth of Sayyida Fātima (a), the daughter of the Messenger of Allah (s). In continuation of providing classes on the sīrah of Ma’sumīn (a), a course over four Tuesdays on the life history of the Sayyida Fatima has been arranged. … Read more
Moral Lectures and Aphorisms – from Glimpses of Nahjul Balagha. The course will focus on section five of the book Glimpses of Nahjul Balagha by Ayatullah Murtadha Mutahhari. Instructor: Tahera Kassamali Date: 4 Monday evenings, Mar. 18 – April 8, 9.00 pm to 10.00 pm EST Registration Link: http://www.anymeeting.com/PIID=E953D78483483D
The course will cover in detail the life history of Imam al-Kazim (a) along with a few short maxims from the Imam.The origin and development of Ismaili sect will also be covered briefly. Instructor: Hasanayn Kassamali When: 4 Monday evenings, March 4 to 25, 8:30 – 9:45 p.m. Resources:: Week 1: Slides Week 2: Slides Week 3: Slides … Read more
Today’s family is in a crisis.What was once a strong, cohesive unit has become, in many cases, no more than a loose grouping of individuals with individual timetables and agendas. The time has come when we need to be intentional about strengthening this basic unit of society. This course will explore practical ways of avoiding … Read more
Goal of Life : Discussion of lectures by Ayatullah Murtadha Mutahhari (women only) Instructor: Tahera Kassamali Dates: 4 Wednesday evenings, Feb. 6th-27th, 8.30 pm – 9.30 p.m. Resources: Session 1 Slides (PDF) Session 2 Slides (PDF) Session 3 Slides (PDF)
Supplications by Imam Ali Zaynul ‘Abidin (a) has inspired many believers over centuries.In this course we will study the impact in the lives of believes and lessons to be derived from two supplications: Dua No. 19 in Asking for Water and Dua No 23 for asking for Well-Being Besides studying the text of the supplications … Read more
The course will include reading, understanding and discussing selected passages from Sura an-Nahl (#16). Students will create their own books on the Sura with poems, short write ups, activities, drawings . . . about the passages discussed. Dates: 9 Friday evenings, Feb 1 – Mar. 29, 4.15 pm – 5.15 p.m Fees: Please note that the … Read more