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This course provides the students with a deep and comprehensive understanding of the lives of Imam Ali, Imam al-Hasan, and Imam al-Husayn, RadiaAllahu anhum. Focusing on their leadership, spiritual wisdom, and the timeless lessons drawn from their lives. It delves into their political, spiritual, and social roles in the early Islamic state, emphasizing their contributions to Islam and their unwavering commitment to justice, leadership, and faith. The course also examines the larger historical and theological context of the Ahl al-Bayt (the family of the Prophet Muhammad), exploring their legacy, the challenges they faced, and their enduring influence on the Muslim world
Course Objectives:
2. Study the details of Imam Ali’s Khilafah, details of the political and social challenges he faced. His leadership exemplified courage, righteousness, wisdom, faith and unwavering commitment to Justice. His life remains a powerful example of moral integrity, sacrifice, and the struggle for justice
3. Explore the significance of Imam al-Hasan's short-lived Khilafah, his eventual abdication, and the complex political environment of his time.
4. Study the martyrdom of Imam al-Husayn at the Battle of Karbala, its theological, moral, and political implications, and its enduring impact on Islamic history.
5. Examine the philosophical and ethical teachings of the Ahl al-Bayt and their role in shaping Islamic thought, particularly in the areas of justice, leadership, and resistance against oppression.
6. Reflect on the legacy of the Ahl al-Bayt and how their lives continue to inspire millions of Muslims around the world today.
- Teacher: Ustadha Amatullah Abdullah
This course guides Muslims through the Islamic Guidelines and practical process of choosing a spouse according to the Qur’an and Sunnah. It combines classical Islamic teachings with real-life applications, helping participants identify the right qualities to seek in a spouse, assess compatibility, and make an informed decision for a marriage built on faith, respect, tranquillity (Sakinah, Mawaddah, & Rahma).
Course Objectives:
2. Learn the Prophetic criteria for choosing a spouse.
3. Evaluate your personal readiness for marriage
4. Identify prophetic qualities to seek in a husband
5. Recognize the red flags and deal-breakers in spouse selection.
6. Understand how to involve family and community in the process.
7. Learn how to make istikh?rah when making the final decision.
8. Build a framework for a successful marriage from the start.
- Teacher: Ustadha Um Abdurrahman
Through guided exploration of select verses, you’ll uncover the layers of insight and linguistic miracles woven into every word.
Discover the subtle wonders of the Quran
Discover the subtle wonders of the Quran
- Deepen your understanding of the Sacred Word
- Enrich your spiritual engagement with the Quran
- Strengthen your connection to the Divine Message
- Elevate your appreciation of the Divine Word
Introduction to Arabic is a beginner-level course that provides a solid foundation in Vocabulary, Grammar, Reading, Writing, Pronunciation, and basic communication.
The course also introduces students to the core structures, vocabulary, and beauty of Classical Qur’anic Arabic helping students to engage with the Divine Scripture.
This course includes:
• Step-by-step script learning
• Interactive speaking and listening exercises
• Beginner grammar explained clearly and simply
• Reading and writing practices
• Comprehension exercises
The course also introduces students to the core structures, vocabulary, and beauty of Classical Qur’anic Arabic helping students to engage with the Divine Scripture.
This course includes:
• Step-by-step script learning
• Interactive speaking and listening exercises
• Beginner grammar explained clearly and simply
• Reading and writing practices
• Comprehension exercises
Enrolment in this course grants access to 3 subjects:
- Journey to Allah
- The Lawful & the Unlawful in Islam
- Tajweed (one of 5 levels)
THE LAWFUL & THE UNLAWFUL IN ISLAM
This course introduces students to the foundational principles of what is halal (permissible) and haram (forbidden) in Islam.
Students will examine how Islamic law defines moral and legal boundaries, and how these rulings nurture purity, justice, and spiritual discipline.
Students will study foundational proofs from the Qur’an, Sunnah, and classical texts learning how Islamic law classifies human actions and preserves balance between worship, daily life, and spiritual well-being.
Through practical examples and classical scholarship, the course cultivates clarity, conscience, and respect for divine limits (Hudud Allah).
Course Objectives:
• Recognize the wisdom behind divine prohibitions and permissions.
• Apply principles of halal and haram to modern contexts with mindfulness
• The role of Taqwa (God-Consciousness) in everyday decision making.
• Practical examples to guide students to apply these principles with balance and understanding in their daily lives.
- Teacher: Ustadha Amatullah Abdullah
JOURNEY TO ALLAH
This course delves into the timeless spiritual wisdoms of al-Hikam al-Ata'illah — The famed aphorisms of Imam Ibn Ata’illah al-Sakandari, one of the great Muslim scholars of 7th Century of Islam.
Timeless reflections, jewels of wisdom, inner light guiding the believer towards Allah.
Unveiling the spiritual principles that lead to nearness to Allah Most High.
Each Hikmah unveils a profound truth about Divine Love, nurturing sincerity, humility, trust and reliance on Allah Most High.
Course Objectives:
- from outward worship to inward realization
- from self-reliance to complete trust in the Divine
- From knowledge to illumination
- From outward practice to inward presence
- Teacher: Ustadha Um Abdurrahman
Seerah is the profoundly moving story of the greatest person to ever live - the last and most beloved Messenger of God, Muhammad b Abdullah ﷺ.
Discover the origins of Mecca, Arabia at the advent of Islam, the ancestry of the Prophet ﷺ, the introduction of idolatry, the Abrahamic legacy, and the parents of the Prophet ﷺ.
A sequential telling of this story means that we will then cover the birth of the Prophet ﷺ, and the first 40 years of his life, including marriage and family. At age 40, we enter Hira with the Prophet ﷺ to discover the impact of first revelation and witness the preaching of the first messages. As the first community develops, we share the pain of Bilal, the change of Omar, the sacrifice of Sumeyyah, the steadfastness of Ali, and the Sidq of Abu Bakr.
As the mission of the Prophet, ﷺ in Mecca draws to a close and he takes to the road for the Hijra, we share the joy of Medina at his arrival, and the beginning of a whole new phase in the formative years of Islam.
The Medina period brings challenge and tribulation, but also triumph, and finally, sweeping success. From the highs of the Conquest of Mecca and the Farewell sermon, we plummet to the darkest days in the history of Medina.....the illness and death of the Prophet ﷺ. A low from which it seemed, to those who endured it, impossible to rise again. Yet, in the aftermath of this calamitous event, and under the capable leadership of the rightly guided Caliphs, the light and legacy of the Prophet ﷺ, shines brightly, and by that light, generations of Muslims have found their way.
We love the story, but more importantly, it is the lessons embedded in these events that allow us to walk in the footsteps of the Prophet ﷺ.
- Teacher: Ustadha Amatullah Abdullah
The Fiqh course covers the history and development of Islamic law and jurisprudence in the early generations of Islam. The evolution of the Madhab system, the sources of Law, and the contributions of outstanding scholars provides an introduction to the course.
The codification of laws and the formation of a comprehensive methodology provides a strong appreciation for the brilliant foundations of Islamic Law.
Islamic jurisprudence deals with the rites and rituals of every day practice, the performance of acts of worship, and the general legislative structures of Islam. Particularly dealt with are the topics of Tahara/Purity, Menstruation, Salaat, Zakaat, Fasting, and related Fiqh matters.
This course encompasses essential knowledge for every practicing Muslim.
- Teacher: Ustadha Um Abdurrahman
Tafsir is the study of the meanings of the Quran - a Science which is integral to every field of Islamic knowledge.
The course begins with an introduction to the history of Tafsir and its development in the age of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him. We then consider the contributions of succeeding generations and the meticulous care provided by so many Muslims to preserve the Quran and to ensure the integrity of every passage.
This course will focus on Surat Al Fatiha, and thereafter Juzu 'Amma, as the most frequently read and recited chapters of the Quran; ensuring student understanding of Quranic content they will likely engage with day in and day out.
- Teacher: Ustadha Amatullah Abdullah
Aqidah is the very cornerstone of the Sacred Sciences - the Science of belief.
Often described as Islamic theology, it is a subject that fundamentally deals with all that a Muslim confirms with their minds, believes with their hearts, and surrenders to with their limbs.
Quranic verses and Prophetic statements provide us with the 6 articles of faith: Belief in God, His Angels, His Books, His Messengers, the Day of Resurrection, and Divine Destiny. It is the knowledge of these 6 articles which underpins the structure of this course.
Most importantly, this course allows us to understand what it really means to be Muslim and connects us to a community that has existed for over 1400 years.
- Teacher: Ustadha Um Abdurrahman
Tafsir is the study of the meanings of the Quran - a Science which is integral to every field of Islamic knowledge.
The course begins with an introduction to the history of Tafsir and its development in the age of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him. We then consider the contributions of succeeding generations and the meticulous care provided by so many Muslims to preserve the Quran and to ensure the integrity of every passage.
This course will focus on Surat Al Fatiha, and thereafter Juzu 'Amma, as the most frequently read and recited Chapters of the Quran; ensuring student understanding of Quranic content they will likely engage with day in and day out.
- Teacher: Ustadha Amatullah Abdullah
Aqidah is the very cornerstone of the Sacred Sciences - the Science of belief.
Often described as Islamic theology, it is a subject that fundamentally deals with all that a Muslim confirms with their minds, believes with their hearts, and surrenders to with their limbs.
Quranic verses and Prophetic statements provide us with the 6 articles of faith: Belief in God, His Angels, His Books, His Messengers, the Day of Resurrection, and Divine Destiny. It is the knowledge of these 6 articles which underpins the structure of this course.
Most importantly, this course allows us to understand what it really means to be Muslim and connects us to a community that has existed for over 1400 years.
- Teacher: Ustadha Um Abdurrahman
The Fiqh course covers the history and development of Islamic law and jurisprudence in the early generations of Islam. The evolution of the Madhab system, the sources of Law, and the contributions of outstanding scholars provides an introduction to the course.
The codification of laws and the formation of a comprehensive methodology provides a strong appreciation for the brilliant foundations of Islamic Law.
Islamic jurisprudence deals with the rites and rituals of every day practice, the performance of acts of worship, and the general legislative structures of Islam. Particularly dealt with are the topics of Tahara/Purity, Menstruation, Salaat, Zakaat, Fasting, and related Fiqh matters.
This course encompasses essential knowledge for every practicing Muslim.
- Teacher: Ustadha Um Abdurrahman
Seerah is the profoundly moving story of the greatest person to ever live - the last and most beloved Messenger of God, Muhammad b Abdullah ﷺ.
Discover the origins of Mecca, Arabia at the advent of Islam, the ancestry of the Prophet ﷺ, the introduction of idolatry, the Abrahamic legacy, and the parents of the Prophet ﷺ.
A sequential telling of this story means that we will then cover the birth of the Prophet ﷺ, and the first 40 years of his life, including marriage and family. At age 40, we enter Hira with the Prophet ﷺ to discover the impact of first revelation and witness the preaching of the first messages. As the first community develops, we share the pain of Bilal, the change of Omar, the sacrifice of Sumeyyah, the steadfastness of Ali, and the Sidq of Abu Bakr.
As the mission of the Prophet, ﷺ in Mecca draws to a close and he takes to the road for the Hijra, we share the joy of Medina at his arrival, and the beginning of a whole new phase in the formative years of Islam.
The Medina period brings challenge and tribulation, but also triumph, and finally, sweeping success. From the highs of the Conquest of Mecca and the Farewell sermon, we plummet to the darkest days in the history of Medina.....the illness and death of the Prophet ﷺ. A low from which it seemed, to those who endured it, impossible to rise again. Yet, in the aftermath of this calamitous event, and under the capable leadership of the rightly guided Caliphs, the light and legacy of the Prophet ﷺ, shines brightly, and by that light, generations of Muslims have found their way.
We love the story, but more importantly, it is the lessons embedded in these events that allow us to walk in the footsteps of the Prophet ﷺ.
- Teacher: Ustadha Amatullah Abdullah
Aqidah is the very cornerstone of the Sacred Sciences - the Science of belief.
Often described as Islamic theology, it is a subject that fundamentally deals with all that a Muslim confirms with their minds, believes with their hearts, and surrenders to with their limbs.
Quranic verses and Prophetic statements provide us with the 6 articles of faith: Belief in God, His Angels, His Books, His Messengers, the Day of Resurrection, and Divine Destiny. It is the knowledge of these 6 articles which underpins the structure of this course.
Most importantly, this course allows us to understand what it really means to be Muslim and connects us to a community that has existed for over 1400 years.
Seerah is the profoundly moving story of the greatest person to ever live - the last and most beloved Messenger of God, Muhammad b Abdullah ﷺ.
Discover the origins of Mecca, Arabia at the advent of Islam, the ancestry of the Prophet ﷺ, the introduction of idolatry, the Abrahamic legacy, and the parents of the Prophet ﷺ.
A sequential telling of this story means that we will then cover the birth of the Prophet ﷺ, and the first 40 years of his life, including marriage and family. At age 40, we enter Hira with the Prophet ﷺ to discover the impact of first revelation and witness the preaching of the first messages. As the first community develops, we share the pain of Bilal, the change of Omar, the sacrifice of Sumeyyah, the steadfastness of Ali, and the Sidq of Abu Bakr.
As the mission of the Prophet, ﷺ in Mecca draws to a close and he takes to the road for the Hijra, we share the joy of Medina at his arrival, and the beginning of a whole new phase in the formative years of Islam.
The Medina period brings challenge and tribulation, but also triumph, and finally, sweeping success. From the highs of the Conquest of Mecca and the Farewell sermon, we plummet to the darkest days in the history of Medina.....the illness and death of the Prophet ﷺ. A low from which it seemed, to those who endured it, impossible to rise again. Yet, in the aftermath of this calamitous event, and under the capable leadership of the rightly guided Caliphs, the light and legacy of the Prophet ﷺ, shines brightly, and by that light, generations of Muslims have found their way.
We love the story, but more importantly, it is the lessons embedded in these events that allow us to walk in the footsteps of the Prophet ﷺ.
This course grants access to the following 3 subjects:
- Seerah
- Signs of the Last Day
- Tajweed (one of 4 levels)
This program is designed for Muslim Teens living in the west. The teen age years are the most sensitive and challenging developmental stage of our youth. We recognize that Muslim teen agers have diverse needs that must be addressed and issues that need to be discussed and resolved. One of the greatest concerns for our Muslim youth is how to live their Islam in a predominantly non-Muslim context while preserving their Islamic identity.
The Teen Deen Program is aimed at developing future Moral Muslims living their Islam in the western context, understanding its proper application in the context of their daily lives and the challenges they will face as Muslim Adults. This will enable them to contribute positively to our community & enhance it from an Islamic perspective.
In order to realize our objectives as stated above, the Teen Deen Program has been carefully designed to fulfil the multi faceted needs of our Muslim Youth. We do not simply disseminate knowledge, we also make it relevant to the students life and their world.
- Teacher: Ustadha Um Abdurrahman
Aqidah is the very cornerstone of the Sacred Sciences - the Science of belief.
Often described as Islamic theology, it is a subject that fundamentally deals with all that a Muslim confirms with their minds, believes with their hearts, and surrenders to with their limbs.
Quranic verses and Prophetic statements provide us with the 6 articles of faith: Belief in God, His Angels, His Books, His Messengers, the Day of Resurrection, and Divine Destiny. It is the knowledge of these 6 articles which underpins the structure of this course.
Most importantly, this course allows us to understand what it really means to be Muslim and connects us to a community that has existed for over 1400 years.
- Teacher: Ustadha Um Abdurrahman
Seerah is the profoundly moving story of the greatest person to ever live - the last and most beloved Messenger of God, Muhammad b Abdullah ﷺ.
Discover the origins of Mecca, Arabia at the advent of Islam, the ancestry of the Prophet ﷺ, the introduction of idolatry, the Abrahamic legacy, and the parents of the Prophet ﷺ.
A sequential telling of this story means that we will then cover the birth of the Prophet ﷺ, and the first 40 years of his life, including marriage and family. At age 40, we enter Hira with the Prophet ﷺ to discover the impact of first revelation and witness the preaching of the first messages. As the first community develops, we share the pain of Bilal, the change of Omar, the sacrifice of Sumeyyah, the steadfastness of Ali, and the Sidq of Abu Bakr.
As the mission of the Prophet, ﷺ in Mecca draws to a close and he takes to the road for the Hijra, we share the joy of Medina at his arrival, and the beginning of a whole new phase in the formative years of Islam.
The Medina period brings challenge and tribulation, but also triumph, and finally, sweeping success. From the highs of the Conquest of Mecca and the Farewell sermon, we plummet to the darkest days in the history of Medina.....the illness and death of the Prophet ﷺ. A low from which it seemed, to those who endured it, impossible to rise again. Yet, in the aftermath of this calamitous event, and under the capable leadership of the rightly guided Caliphs, the light and legacy of the Prophet ﷺ, shines brightly, and by that light, generations of Muslims have found their way.
We love the story, but more importantly, it is the lessons embedded in these events that allow us to walk in the footsteps of the Prophet ﷺ.
- Teacher: Ustadha Amatullah Abdullah
Enrolment in this course grants access to 3 subjects:
THE LAWFUL & THE UNLAWFUL IN ISLAM
This course introduces students to the foundational principles of what is halal (permissible) and haram (forbidden) in Islam.
Students will examine how Islamic law defines moral and legal boundaries, and how these rulings nurture purity, justice, and spiritual discipline.
Students will study foundational proofs from the Qur’an, Sunnah, and classical texts learning how Islamic law classifies human actions and preserves balance between worship, daily life, and spiritual well-being.
Through practical examples and classical scholarship, the course cultivates clarity, conscience, and respect for divine limits (Hudud Allah).
Course Objectives:
• Recognize the wisdom behind divine prohibitions and permissions.
• Apply principles of halal and haram to modern contexts with mindfulness
• The role of Taqwa (God-Consciousness) in everyday decision making.
• Practical examples to guide students to apply these principles with balance and understanding in their daily lives.
- Teacher: Ustadha Amatullah Abdullah
JOURNEY TO ALLAH
This course delves into the timeless spiritual wisdoms of al-Hikam al-Ata'illah — The famed aphorisms of Imam Ibn Ata’illah al-Sakandari, one of the great Muslim scholars of 7th Century of Islam.
Timeless reflections, jewels of wisdom, inner light guiding the believer towards Allah.
Unveiling the spiritual principles that lead to nearness to Allah Most High.
Each Hikmah unveils a profound truth about Divine Love, nurturing sincerity, humility, trust and reliance on Allah Most High.
Course Objectives:
- from outward worship to inward realization
- from self-reliance to complete trust in the Divine
- From knowledge to illumination
- From outward practice to inward presence
- Teacher: Ustadha Um Abdurrahman
Enrolment in this course grants access to 6 subjects:
- Sharh al Hadith
- Sciences of the Quran
- Mustalah
- Tarbeyah
- Tajweed (one of 3 levels)
- Tahfiz (one of 3 levels)
The Prophetic Tradition (Hadith) is one of the major primary sources of Islam, second only to the Qur'an in significance. Hadith traditions are at the very bedrock of Islamic Law and practice, and therefore an essential science in the sacred study of Islam.
This course introduces the student to an immense and incredibly valuable body of literature, and explores its transmission and compilation throughout history. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the rules regulating Hadith classification, and will learn to identify differences between the various categories of Hadith.
Ultimately, this is a course that will allow greater appreciation for the brilliance of Prophetic messaging, the development of Islam traditions, and the firm foundations upon which Islamic rites rest.
- Teacher: Ustadha Um Abdurrahman
Tarbeyah is a traditional Islamic science with a rich and diverse history of practice throughout the Muslim world. This is a subject that will take the student on an in depth exploration of the inner dimensions of the self, the capacity for development and discipline, the importance of self awareness, and most importantly, God Consciousness.
Students will discover the elements of humanity, the components of every individual, the virtues and vices of each, motivators for conduct, drivers of impulse and reaction, influences on decision making, recognition of spiritual state, the path to self improvement, the obstacles to elevation, and the best possible means of establishing a connection to your Creator.
This is an uplifting subject with great popularity and practical effect among students.
All material is guided by Quranic content, and the most perfect model of character and discipline - our beloved Prophet ﷺ.
- Teacher: Ustadha Um Abdurrahman
Enrolment in this course grants access to 3 subjects:
- Sharh al Hadith
- Sciences of the Quran
- Tajweed (one of 3 levels)
Sharh al Hadith provides commentary on one of the most famous and foundational texts of Hadith literature - the 40 Hadith of Imam Nawawi.
The compiler is one of the luminaries of Islamic scholarship and has collected in this text the top 40 (or 42) statements of the Prophet ﷺ that are necessary for every Muslim to know.
Each of the Prophetic statements represents a mastery of speech and a deep well of wisdom. Each statement is a testament to prophethood and continues to be applicable in so many spheres of Islamic life.
To complete the text is to feel enriched by revelation, moved by prophetic contact, and inspired to act accordingly.
- Teacher: Ustadha Amatullah Abdullah
Sciences of the Quran is an integral subject connecting the student to Divine revelation and to the primary text of Islam.
This course will explore the descent of the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and its reception among the first community. The recitation, memorization, explanation, recording, application and preservation of Quranic content at first instance will all be covered.
The completion of the Prophet's ﷺ duty in delivery of the Quran, the impact of his death, and the extraordinary contribution of succeeding generations will be canvassed.
Apart from the history of the Quran and its compilation, students will also receive an introduction to the diverse range of subjects which are essential to the understanding of the Quran, such as: causes of revelation, stages of revelation, process of revelation, and the miracles of the Quran.
- Teacher: Ustadha Amatullah Abdullah
Aqidah is the very cornerstone of the Sacred Sciences - the Science of belief.
Often described as Islamic theology, it is a subject that fundamentally deals with all that a Muslim confirms with their minds, believes with their hearts, and surrenders to with their limbs.
Quranic verses and Prophetic statements provide us with the 6 articles of faith: Belief in God, His Angels, His Books, His Messengers, the Day of Resurrection, and Divine Destiny. It is the knowledge of these 6 articles which underpins the structure of this course.
Most importantly, this course allows us to understand what it really means to be Muslim and connects us to a community that has existed for over 1400 years.
- Teacher: Nadine Syed
Seerah is the profoundly moving story of the greatest person to ever live - the last and most beloved Messenger of God, Muhammad b Abdullah ﷺ.
Discover the origins of Mecca, Arabia at the advent of Islam, the ancestry of the Prophet ﷺ, the introduction of idolatry, the Abrahamic legacy, and the parents of the Prophet ﷺ.
A sequential telling of this story means that we will then cover the birth of the Prophet ﷺ, and the first 40 years of his life, including marriage and family. At age 40, we enter Hira with the Prophet ﷺ to discover the impact of first revelation and witness the preaching of the first messages. As the first community develops, we share the pain of Bilal, the change of Omar, the sacrifice of Sumeyyah, the steadfastness of Ali, and the Sidq of Abu Bakr.
As the mission of the Prophet, ﷺ in Mecca draws to a close and he takes to the road for the Hijra, we share the joy of Medina at his arrival, and the beginning of a whole new phase in the formative years of Islam.
The Medina period brings challenge and tribulation, but also triumph, and finally, sweeping success. From the highs of the Conquest of Mecca and the Farewell sermon, we plummet to the darkest days in the history of Medina.....the illness and death of the Prophet ﷺ. A low from which it seemed, to those who endured it, impossible to rise again. Yet, in the aftermath of this calamitous event, and under the capable leadership of the rightly guided Caliphs, the light and legacy of the Prophet ﷺ, shines brightly, and by that light, generations of Muslims have found their way.
We love the story, but more importantly, it is the lessons embedded in these events that allow us to walk in the footsteps of the Prophet ﷺ.
- Teacher: Nadine Syed