The Du’as of the Sahifa contain great wisdom and guidance for daily life. Understanding and applying them can result in a transformation of thought and attitude. In this course we will study Imam Sajjad’s Du`as for his parents (No. 24) and his Du`a for his children (No. 25). We will discuss family roles and responsibilities as … Read more
Effective communication skills are one of the most valuable tools a parent can employ in the process of raising healthy children.By making use of effective communication, we can make a profound difference in our relationships with children, strengthen family connections and create loving and respectful daily interactions. In this workshop, we will learn and practice proven … Read more
This course will cover Qur’anic vocabulary, simple rules of Arabic grammar and lessons on understanding the Qur’anic text using Arabic Through the Qur’an by Alan Jones. We also plan to use Qur’anic Language Made Easy by Haifza Iffath Hasan to supplement some of the difficult Arabic grammar concepts. Any one who can read the Holy … 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: From April 3 to May 8, 2012 Day & time: Tuesday evenings, immediately after maghribayn prayers. (Maghrib time on April 3 is 8:02 pm & on May 8 is 8:45 pm). The course … Read more
This course will cover Quranic vocabulary and beginning lessons from the text Access to Quranic Arabic by AbdulWahid Hamid. Students should be familiar with the reading of Arabic but do not need to have studied Arabic before. We will also study basic Hadith in Arabic. Dates: Saturday mornings, Feb. 18 – Mar. 24, 2012 Timings: 1:00 – … Read more
The course will cover verses of Quran that talk about Bibi Maryam (a) and the model of feminine spirituality she embodies. We will also explore the Catholic beliefs about Bibi Maryam (a) and compare their beliefs to the Shi’ite belief about Bibi Fatima (a). Dates: Tuesday evenings, Feb. 14th – Mar. 20th, 2012 Timings: 8.30 – 9.30 … Read more
After conducting Part 1 Introductory course last October, we received numerous request that we study the beautiful supplications found in the Saheefa. In this section, we will have a detailed look at the Du`as for the Days of the Week and their relevance to our daily needs. Dates: Monday evenings, Feb. 13 – Mar.19, 2012 Timings: 8.30 … Read more
All of us wish that our children would learn right from wrong and make morally conscious choices even when we are not there to guide them. In this 4 week workshop, we will explore, learn and practice parenting strategies that will help develop children’s character and moral consciousness. Instructor: Sr. Marzia Hasan Dates: Wednesday evenings, Nov. 2nd … Read more
A study of letter no. 62 of Nahjul Balagha We will discuss issues raised in this letter including duty towards God, responsibilities towards people, and personal accountability. Instructor: Tahera Kassamali Dates: Tuesday evening, Nov. 1st to Nov. 22nd, 2011 Timings: 3.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. EST (Toronto/NY time) and again at 8.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m.EST Note: For women … Read more
ALI 203 B – Women Issues