Using the beautiful and inspiring story of the Prophet Ayyub (a) as derived from Qur’an and traditions as a basis, this course will cover some of the strategies used by the Shaytan to deviate a seeker of Allah (swt) from attaining his/her goal as well as techniques to repel the Shaytan and remain steadfast on … Read more
The Nahjul Balagha takes an enlightened view of worship. After the Holy Quran and the Sunnah of the Holy Prophet (‘s), it is the main source of inspiration towards worship in the Islamic tradition. Imam Ali (a) describes the levels of Ibadah, the various approaches of people towards Ibadah, the night vigils of the Pious, … Read more
The course will look at different forms of Azaa (Azadari) performed to mourn the martyrs of Karbala and discuss the reasons for holding such commemoration. The following forms of Azaa will be discussed in detail: Marthiya, Alam, Shabih, weeping and wailing and Ma`tam (latmiyyah). The participants will be encouraged to relate their personal experiences and … Read more
Millions of people over many centuries have been inspired by the great and unprecedented sacrifice of Imam al-Husayn (a), his family and companions in Karbala. The course will look at some of the theological and ethical lessons which Muslims of this era can derive from studying the events of Karbala. We will closely study some … Read more
Irfan or the science of ‘knowing’ Allah has been described as the ultimate Islamic science. The purpose of all other forms of knowledge is to ultimately lead us to ‘know’ Allah. This course starts with an introduction to Irfan and the history of its most prominent figures and thereafter introduces steps to understanding and practicing … Read more
The belief in the Justice of God is part of the roots of religion for the Shi’ite school of faith. This course will address some common questions regarding this belief, such as: why so much suffering in the world, relation between Action and Knowledge of God, and how much of life is determined by Divine Decree. We … Read more
With Hajj season coinciding with December holidays; it has attracted many youths and first timers to go for the annual pilgrimage this year. This course will therefore be of interest to youths who wish to be informed about the significance, spiritual and social benefits of this act of worship (Ibadat), as well as to Madrasah … Read more
The Last Luminary: And ways to delve into the Light The well-known and accepted tradition of the Noble Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family) tells us that: The person who dies and does not have a Ma’rifat of the Imam of his age dies the death of those of the period of … Read more
This course is designed to help students understand the important contributions of Islamic civilization to society. It will encompass the areas of science, mathematics, art and architecture and astronomy. It will also include details on the Muslim scientists who excelled in these fields, as well as the role of Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a) in propagating … Read more
The course will cover discussion on mourning and weeping for Imam al-Husayn (a) and other martyrs of Karbala. We intend to look closely at some of the frequently asked questions on Azaadari: why do we mourn Imam al-Husayn in a special way? When did this begin? Is it Islamic to participate in Azaa? Are the … Read more