Understanding the Qur’an opens doors to a deeper knowledge of the Religion and a crucial increase in one’s ability to reflect and focus in the prayer. This course hopes to aid the student in understanding some of the oft-recited chapters of the Book of
Allah.
This course is suitable and ideal for an intermediary student who has completed part one of this course.
The course aims to open the students' horizons and expose them to not only understand the literary guidance of the Qur’an but the spirit of the Divine Guidance held within.
This course examines the chapters of the final portion (30th Juz) of the Qur’an. The final portion contains profound descriptions of the Hereafter and an explanation of the core beliefs of Islam.
- Teacher: Shaykh Yusuf Weltch
The course is loosely based on the Exegesis of Imam Sabuni, Safwa al-Tafasir (The Cream of Exegesis). Safwa al-Tafasir takes from various different Quranic commentaries and gives the reader a distilled and comprehensive summary. It focuses greatly on the linguistic meanings of Quranic words and terms as well as narrations from the Early Generation commenting on the verses.
Its concise yet profoundly eloquent style distinguishes Safwa al-Tafasir from other summarized commentaries; for this reason, it has an established place in many Islamic seminaries. In the Youth Curriculum, this course serves as a catalyst for the student to broaden their understanding and connection to the Book of Allah Most High and Safwa al-Tafasir is a great place to start.
- The student should’ve completed part one of this course.
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Gain a greater appreciation of Quranic Arabic
- Learn the stories behind the revelation
- Understand the context of the revelation
- Appreciate how each chapter ties into the next
- Understand how practical guidance is derived from the Quran
This course aims to make guidance practical by looking at the sayings of the Righteous and their wisdom. It takes the students through many aspects important to the life of the Muslim, drawing on the insights of the Companions and the righteous.
This course is suitable for all students but of greatest import and impact to those who have had some background study on spirituality.
The importance of this course stems from the importance of applying Islamic teachings. The teachings of Islam are many and can easily become overwhelming for a student. This course glances at the method by which the Companions and the Righteous taught the Religion in a gradual manner: prioritizing that which is most important at every stage.
This course addresses a plethora of Islamic concepts, such as good companionship, obedience to parents, fulfilling the rights of creation, and servitude of the Creator.
- Teacher: Imam Yama Niazi
- Teacher: Shaykh Yusuf Weltch
This course is based on the well-renowned text Risala al-Mustarshidin (Treatise for the Seekers of Guidance) of Imam Muhasibi. It provides narratives, incidents, and stories from the pious predecessors in order to support the instruction, guidance, prohibition, and warning that this book contains.
- This is a Level Three course in the SeekersGuidance Youth Curriculum. A student should have taken some of Level One and Two courses before taking this course.
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Understand how to practically apply Sacred Guidance.
- Gain an introduction to the righteous early Muslims.
- Explain praiseworthy and blameworthy characteristics.
- Acquire an increased reverence for the Righteous.
This class is based primarily on a famous text that teaches young Muslims how to control their tongue from that which is unlawful in speech. Identifying and learning what they are is an individual obligation upon every Muslim. These include, for example,
lying, backbiting, talebearing, and many more. Controlling the tongue from the prohibited is one of the crucial characteristics of a person who yearns to enter Paradise.
This course is essential in the spiritual development of an individual. The Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) has attached the importance of speaking 'that which is good' to belief in God and the last day. Therefore, it is incumbent to learn them so thereby a person can safeguard themselves from the pitfalls of the tongue.
This class helps address an essential element in our lives which is our relationship with others. We often find that most of the fights between friends, families, spouses are all a result of the harm caused by the tongue. If one can improve their speech with kind and gentle words rather than harsh and destructive speech, we will see a significant change in our lives and those around us.
- Teacher: Imam Yama Niazi
Prohibitions of the Tongue is a didactic poem composed by the great Mauritanian sage Muhammad Mawlud. It is considered a reliable and excellent text that is clear and precise.
- A student should have a general understanding of Islamic spirituality.
- This course is specially designed for youth age 12-17 years.
- It is a level three course in the youth curriculum and a student should have taken few courses in the level one and two of the youth curriculum before taking this course.
- This course can be taken by anyone who is interested in knowing the halal and haram of speech.
- Gaining a firm understanding of the pitfalls of the tongue
- Strengthening our good deeds by controlling our speech
- Bettering our relationship with others by learning not to harm others with our tongue.
- Gaining nearness to Allah and His Messenger
This is a Level Three course in the Youth curriculum. It is based on the book, The Rights of Parents, by the great West African scholar Shaykh Muhammad Mawlud.
The rights of the parents are from the most important duties of every single Muslim. Gratitude to parents is a command in the Qur’an and we need to learn how to fulfill this command. One cannot draw close to Allah without having a good relationship with the parents. It is essential knowledge for our Youth as the treatment of parents is from both the greatest of good deeds and the worst of sins if one is disobedient to them.
This class addresses a very big problem in the Muslim communities which is the continued decline and neglect of the parents. In addition, the commentary summarized by Imam Yama Niazi will provide the student with a practical and clear path to attaining paradise by giving their parents the rights they deserve.
- Teacher: Imam Yama Niazi
This important text covers the details related to being dutiful towards parents. It covers the virtues and importance of filial piety. Written in poetry form, it is concise and full of wisdom and guidance. This is a text whose popularity has grown in the west over the last 20 years or so.
This text is considered as personal obligatory knowledge which all Muslims must learn. It is therefore incumbent for youth and children to learn what Islam teaches in regards to the lofty status of parents. Parents are an essential part of our lives. We receive honor and reward for being dutiful and kind to them. This particular book has a rich commentary by another West African scholar named Muhammad Hasan ibn Ahmad al-Khadim.
- This course is for Youth in the age range of 12-18 years of age.
- It is particularly beneficial for young Muslims living in the West.
- This course can also be taken by anyone interested in learning what Islam teaches in honoring and respecting parents.
- It is a Level Three course. At least one class in spirituality should be taken from Level One or Two as a prerequisite.
- Complete their true understanding of being a good Muslim.
- Learn the obligations towards parents.
- Learn the common mistakes in behavior towards parents.
- Apply these teachings in their lives.
- Gain insight into practical and clear solutions for fulfilling the rights of parents.