Do you ever feel unorganized or confused in trying to get close to Allah Most High? This course serves as a practical study in the science of drawing closer to Allah Most High (Ilm al-Suluk). It is based on the treatise, Good Manners of the Spiritual Disciple's Wayfaring (Suluk al-Murid) by Imam Haddad.
Take this course to not only understand the main duties required for the Muslim who hopes to draw closer to his Creator but also to ensure that one’s beginning is grounded and firm. This course will clarify the core terminology and concepts found in the larger books of Islamic Spirituality (Tasawwuf).
The Author, Imam Haddad, was known for his simple yet profound discourse. This course is a stepping stone to understanding the larger books in Islamic Spirituality such as Imam Ghazali’s Revival of the Religious Sciences and Imam Haddad’s The Book of Assistance.
- Teacher: Ustadh Omar Popal
The Treatise on the Good Manners of the Spiritual Disciple's Wayfaring or Adab Suluk al-Murid is a manual written for anyone who desires to return or draw closer to Allah Most High. It was written by the noble scholar and pillar of guidance, Imam Abdullah ibn Alawi al-Haddad. Imam Haddad composed this work in response to one of his students who requested summarized instruction in regards to the good manners required in drawing close to Allah Most High. Although it is short in size, this text offers both the beginning and advanced seeker practical advice and instruction. Every lesson can be applied in one’s life immediately.
- This course is for Adults and Young Adults.
- It is particularly beneficial for all Muslims wanting to better themselves.
- This course can also be taken by anyone who is interested in learning how to practically implement spiritual wayfaring in their life.
- It is a General Level course. There are no prerequisites required to successfully complete this course.
- Articulate what it really means to draw close to Allah Most High.
- Understand how to remain on the path to Allah Most High in all situations of life.
- Memorize the terms and concepts found in larger books of Islamic Spirituality.
- Analyze and Appreciate the various duties for the one who seeks their Creator.
- Apply all the instructions found in the book immediately.
The Messenger of Allah, Allah bless him and give him peace, said that he was sent to complete good character (Muwattaʾ Malik), which leads us to understand that sound religious practice results in good character. However, there are certain matters of conduct that one must learn from those who have them.
Among such individuals was the great scholar, Shaykh Abdul-Fattah Abu Ghudda, who, after a life of learning, teaching, and benefiting others, died in 1997. Amongst his works is his great book, Islamic Manners, in which he beautifully detailed much of the conduct believers need for gracious day-to-day dealings.
Join Shaykh Faraz Rabbani as he unpacks this excellent book, delivering crucial guidance on matters ranging from cleanliness, visiting people, dealing with non-Muslims, to death and condolences.
- Teacher: Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Realize the importance of gracious conduct.
- Internalize that sound religious practice requires good character.
- Inculcate good manners.
- Learn the proper manners of dressing.
- Learn the proper manners of entering and leaving the house.
- Learn the proper manners of visiting.
- Learn the proper manners of conversation.
- Understand how to communicate with non-Muslims in the best of manners.
- Learn Islamic social etiquette.
- Learn the proper manners of eating.
- Learn how to visit the sick.
- Learn how to offer condolences.