ALI-056: Women in the Holy Qur’an

One of the most serious misconceptions about Islam is the position of women in Islam. Muslim women need to know how to answer these accusations and to come up with proof from the Holy Qur’an. This course will allow students to understand and discuss what the Qur’an says about women, and will shed light on … Read more

ALI-063: Tafseer on Surah An-Naml

What are the differences between Tafsir and Tadabbur of the Holy Qur’an? How to do Tadabbur (reflections & pondering) of the Holy Qur’an? Which Tafsir can we use to have an in-depth understanding of Qur’an? What is Tafsir bil ra’y and how do we avoid this? The course will attempt to answer and discuss these … Read more

ALI-058: Select topics from Nahjul Balagha

Instructor: Hasnain Kassamali The Academy for Learning Islam is planning to hold a five day program of Islamic courses for the community in Edmonton, Alberta. This program will take place during December 2003 holidays, from Monday Dec.22 to Friday Dec.26, 2003.

ALI-060: Islamic Geography

Instructor: Tahera Kassamali A study of some Islamic countries; their history, geography, culture and language.

ALI-061: Motherhood in Islam

Instructor: Tahera Kassamali Lessons on Islamic principles of mothering; love, anger, discipline, religious training and more. Documents and Other Resources  

ALI-051: Wahy – The Divine Revelation

Understanding the nature of knowledge in general and how it is acquired is one of the most challenging philosophical questions. Wahy (divine revelation) as a particular form of knowledge is also extremely difficult to comprehend. However, believers of all faiths should have a firm grasp of the meaning of the wahy and its working if … Read more