Courses

ALI-042: Principles of Islam: Justice of God

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

ALI-041: Themes in Sûrah an-Naml (النمل)

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

ALI-040: Qur’ânic Arabic Level IV (gents only)

This course will be a continuation of the third level. Students will learn more vocabulary from the Holy Qur’ân and some rules of grammar. Grammar lessons will focus on the text ACCESS TO QUR’ANIC ARABIC. Instructor: Hasnain Kassamali Dates: April 9 – May 28, 2003 (both dates inclusive) Timings: Wednesday evenings, 7.30 – 10.00 p.m. … Read more

ALI-039: Introduction to the Holy Qur’ân – Part 1

The course will help students become familiar with the contents of the Holy Qur’ân. They will read, understand and memorize Qur’ânic passages on important concepts of Islam. This course will aim at helping our youngsters appreciate the teachings of the Holy Qur’ân on various issues, especially the roots of religion. Instructor: Hasnayn Kassamali Dates: March … Read more

ALI-037: Themes in Sûrah al- Ahzâb (ladies only)

The course will cover some of the following themes of Sûrah al-Ahzâb: the Hypocrites, Greatness of the Holy Prophet (s), The Ahlul Bayt (a), Wives of the Prophet (s), the story of the Prophet’s marriage to Zaynab, Knowledge of the Day of Judgment. Instructor: Tahera Kassamali Dates: March 21 – May 9th (both dates inclusive) … Read more

ALI-035: Ilâhiyât in Nahjul Balâgha

The belief in God and His attributes are the bedrock of Islamic teachings. In fact, no other religious, theological, or philosophical notion even approaches the fundamental significance of the question of God. As Muslim scholars have pointed out, even the second most important Islamic belief of Ma’âd (The Day of Resurrection) should also be understood … Read more