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
This course is designed to explore the profound treasures that exist in Du‘ā’ Abu Hamza Thumālī taught to us by Imam Zaynul ‘Ābidīn (a) and the merits of supplicating in the early hours of the Holy month of Ramadhan. Sessions will include tafsīr, reading, reflection, and references to other supplications of the 4th Imam and … Read more
This course will help students learn how to use Microsoft Word and Excel effectively and efficiently. The Excel course contents include performing calculations, sorts, creating and using other various tools. The Microsoft Word Course is using computers to create, revise, and save documents for printing and future retrieval. It will provide you with the basic … Read more
Arabic conversation clas s is intended to teach conversational Arabic for beginners. It will include the basics of starting a conversation in an Arabic d ialect that is most commonly used. Students will learn new vocabulary and then apply this vocabulary in conversations. By the en d of the course, students will be able to … Read more
Whether a religious person or not, everyone faces the question of God through his/her life one way or the other. This question has captured human imagination in various ways all through history. It has given rise to a wide range of feelings, emotions, rituals, practices, thoughts, and religions. Those who embrace the idea of God … Read more
Instructor: Tahera Kassamali