Quran Appreciation (Resources)

Spring 2018: The Disciples of Nabi Isa (a)

Course Outline This course will discuss the disciples of Prophet Isa (a). Each session will include a reading of verses in Arabic and English, an explanation, and its commentary. Cross reference to other verses of the Quran on the same theme may also be explored. Download Notes Course Outline 1 – The Hawariyyun – Historical … Read more

Winter 2018: The Story of Nabi Isa (a)

Course Outline This course will discuss the story of Prophet Isa (a). The main objectives of the course are to help students: become familiar with the story of Prophet Isa from the Quran. learn about the history of Prophet Isa and the Christian belief about him understand the concept of miracles learn about the beliefs … Read more

Winter 2016: Themes from the Story of Yusuf (a), Sura Yusuf, Verses 35-57

Course Outline This course will discuss verses 35-49 and 54-57 of Sura Yusuf which narrates the story of Nabi Yusuf in prison and his interpretation of dreams. Students will readand reflect upon the verses, and connect them to present day situations they may face. The main objectives of the course are to help students: become … Read more

Spring 2016: Themes from the Story of Yusuf (a), Sura Yusuf, Verses 90-101

Course Outline This course will discuss verses 90-101 of Sura Yusuf which narrates the story of Nabi Yusuf reuniting with his family. Students will read and reflect upon the verses, and connect them to present day situations they may face. The main objectives of the course are to help students: become familiar with the story … Read more

Fall 2016: The Story of Nabi Dawud (a), Sura Sad, Verses 17-26

Course Outline This course will discuss verses 17-26 of Sura Sad which narrates the story of Nabi Dawud (a). Students will read and reflect upon the verses, and connect them to present day situations they may face. Each session will include a reading of verses in Arabic and English, an explanation, and its commentary. Cross … Read more

Winter 2017: The Story of Samiri, Sura Taha, Verses 85-97

Course Outline This course will discuss the story of Samiri and the worship of the golden calf by the people of Nabi Musa (a). The main objectives of the course are to help students: become familiar with the story of Samiri from the Quran. learn about the seriousness of deviance from belief in One God … Read more

Spring 2017: The Story of Qarun, Sura Qasas, Verses 76-82

Course Outline This course will discuss the story of Qarun. Each session will include a reading of verses in Arabic and English, an explanation, and its commentary. Cross reference to other verses of the Quran on the same theme may also be explored. Download Notes Course Outline An Introduction Sura Qasas, Verse 76 Sura Qasas, … Read more

Fall 2015: Themes from the Story of Yusuf (a), Sura Yusuf, Verses 1-18

Course Outline This course will discuss verses 1-18 of Sura Yusuf which narrates the encounter of Nabi Yusuf (a) and his brothers. Students will read and reflect upon the verses, andconnect them to present day situations they may face. The main objectives of the course are to help students: become familiar with the story of … Read more