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 26-29.
    The response of the people of the Garden to the act of God. Initial reactions.
  • Session Four (Apr 17th) – Sūrat al-Qalam Verses 30-32.
    Later reactions. Turning to God.

Contemporary topics that could be discussed

  1. Selfishness
  2. Miserliness
  3. Evil plans and consultations
  4. Conspiracies
  5. Realization after difficulties/tragedies
  6. Blaming others

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.

 

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Surat al-Qalam, verses 17-20

Surat al-Qalam, verses 21-25

Surat al-Qalam, verses 26-29

Surat al-Qalam, verses 30-32