The Academy is pleased to announce a preparatory course for the Holy Month of Ramadhan. The aim of this course is to inform and prepare the mumineen to take the most benefit from the Holy Month. Topics covered in the course include: The Esoteric Essence of the Holy Month of Ramadhan Etiquette and Deeds of … Read more
Instructor: Tahera Kassamali
The science of acquiring the ma’rifat of Allah (or to ‘know’ Him) has been aptly described as the ultimate Islamic science. T he purpose of all other forms of knowledge is to ultimately lead us to ‘know’ Allah. But what does it mean to know Allah (i.e. to become an arif (pl. urafa)) and why … Read more
Instructor: Hasnayn Kassamali
Instructor: Sayyed Mohammad Soleimanpanah
Instructor: Tahera Kassamali This course was conducted in conjunction with az-Zahra Madrasah as part of their Islamic Summer day camp program. The course was held from July 21 – 31, 2003, from 10.30 a.m. – 12.30p.m, Monday s to Thursdays. A total of 20 students participated. The first week students learned about Astronomy in the … Read more
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Instructor: Tahera Kassamali The course was held at the office of ALI from July 07 to July 17 2003, for children ages 9-13. A total of 15 children participated. Classes were held from Monday to Thursday, from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm. Students learned about four Islamic countries. Each country was discussed for two sessions. … Read more
One of the principles of Shî`î worldview and Islamic belief is the idea of justice both as an attribute of Allah (swt) and as a guiding principle of individual and social practices. This question has been debated by religious scholars, theologians, philosophers as well as believers and non-believers. To have a general grasp of the … Read more
Some of the themes in the Sûrah planned for the course are: Prophet Mûsa (a) talks to God, âyât 7-12 Prophet Sulaymân and the ant, âyât 17-20 Prophet Sulaymân and the Hoopoe (Hudhud), âyât 20-27 4. The Queen of Sheba, âyât 29-44 The Signs of God, âyât 60-66 Coming of the Day of Judgment, âyât … Read more