Quran Appreciation Notes

Fall 2020: The Story of Talut and Jalut

Course Outline Theme: The Story of Talut and Jalut Sessions 1st Session: Introductions / Important Sciences of Quranic Study 2nd Session – Introduction to Nabī Dawūd (a), Tālūt and Jālūt. Sūrat al-Baqarah Verse 246 (i): The appeal of the Banu Israel for the appointment of a King; The foresight of Samuel. A leader’s knowledge of … Read more

Summer 2020: Story of The People of Saba

  Download Notes The people of Saba – Introduction Surat Saba, verse 15 Surat Saba, verses 16-17 Surat Saba, verse 18 Surat Saba, verse 19 Surat Saba, verses 20-21

Spring 2020: The Story of The People of the Garden

Course Outline Theme: Story of the People of the Garden Sessions Session One (Mar 27th) – Sūrat al-Qalam Verses 17-20. Introduction to the story of the people of the Garden. Session Two (Apr 3rd) – Sūrat al-Qalam Verses 21-25. The plan of the people of the Garden Session Three (Apr 10th) – Sūrat al-Qalam Verses … Read more

Fall 2018: The Story of Prophet Ibrahim (a)

Course Outline This course will discuss the disciples of Prophet Ibrahim (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 - Introduction 2 - Sura ... Read more

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

Fall – Winter 2019-20: Story of Nabi Musa (a)

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

Fall 2019: Story of Prophet Musa (a)

Course Outline Theme: Prophet Mūsā (a) in the Quran. Main Topics Conflict between Truth and Falsehood. The arrogance of tyrants Birth of Prophet Mūsā (a) and his upbringing Encounter with the Departure from Egypt Arrival at Madyan Prophethood In the court of Fir‘awn (Pharaoh) Verses/Passages Term 1 - Sūrat al-Qasas, verses 1-14 Term 2 – ... 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