Ramadan

Courses tagged with "Ramadan"

Islam Simplified: Unraveling the Core Principles

New to Islam? Or just looking to brush up on the basics? This course features an explanation of the clearest, concise and comprehensive introduction to Islam in print, Being Muslim, by Ustadh Asad Tarsin. The course is designed to include what every Muslim should know as well as those things that are essential to a proper understanding of the overall vision and spirit of Islam.

Category: Ramadan
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Total Lesson: 12
Number of hours: 9
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Skill Level: Beginner
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About the text:

This course is based on the clearest, concise and comprehensive introduction to Islam in print: Being Muslim, by Ustadh Asad Tarsin. This course features an explanation of the book by the author himself. Being Muslim presents content that is both reliable—rooted in Islamic scholarship—and not obscured in jargon and difficult terminology. Using the Hadith of Gabriel as a basic framework. It covers the basics of Islamic belief, essentials of worship, spiritual refinement, a brief examination of the life of the Prophet Muhammad, an introduction to the Qur’an, and guidelines for living an Islamically ethical lifestyle.
Learning outcomes:
  • What do Muslims believe?
  • How do Muslims worship?
  • What is Islamic spirituality?
  • What is the Shari`ah?
  • What is the Qur'an?
  • What does it mean to be a Muslim today

Ramadan Reflections - Prophetic Etiquette through Bukhari’s Adab al-Mufrad

We often focus on the worship and duties of Ramadan, but do we draw on the wisdom of the prophetic etiquettes also to help improve ourselves and be better to Allah and those around us? Through this course, you will learn how a Muslim should be with himself, his spouse, family, neighbors, fellow Muslims, society at large, and finally, how a Muslim should be with Allah throughout the day in His remembrance.

Shaykh Misra will explain Hadiths from "Al-Adab al-Mufrad," one of Imam Bukhari’s smaller but valuable hadith compilations on etiquettes and virtues.
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About the text:

Al-Adab al-Mufrad (The Stand-Alone Book on Prophetic Etiquettes) covers many different chapters of etiquettes, from kindness to parents, to good relations with neighbors and others, and more. We utilize the very useful modern abridgment of the work called Adab al-Salikin by Shaykh Muhammad Muwaffaq al-Murabi’ of Syria, who removed the longer chains of narration and more to make the reading of the book more accessible for the seeker of knowledge.

This text focuses on various areas where Muslims can be more mindful of their interactions and behavior, such as with their parents, children, relatives, neighbors, orphans, vulnerable people, and other community members. The text brings to light different character traits and provides many points of knowledge to help improve ourselves as God-conscious believers.

This text is essential because even a learned and practicing Muslim does not seem complete and balanced in his religion without etiquette. From the compiler of the Sahih, this is a clear indication that outwardly following hadiths also entails following the character and manners of the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace).
About the Author:

Imam Muhammad ibn Ismail al-Bukhari (may Allah raise his rank), the compiler of the most authentic hadith collection in Islam: Sahih Al Bukhari, al-Adab al-Mufrad, al-Tarikh, Khalq Af’al al-’Ibad. His exacting standard and brilliance preserved the hadith and Sunnah to the highest degree of authenticity that all after him regard him as the Imam of hadiths. He died in 256 AH.
Who is this course for:
  • General audiences
  • Muslims interested in Hadith sciences, character development, and prophetic example
Learning outcomes:
  • Know some of the prophetic etiquettes through the hadith
  • Use the wisdom of these etiquettes in Ramadan to apply to daily life
  • Uplift and improve our outlook, character and behavior
  • Balance the outward and inward aspects of Ramadan
  • See the acts of worship in their personal and societal contexts
  • See how the Companions also saw etiquettes and their place in Islam.

Quranic Conviction: Thirty Verses on Theology

Every day in Ramadan, we will go through a verse from the Quran that you read in your daily recitation or you will hear in Tarawih prayer. These selected verses address the most critical issues of belief. They clear our doubts, increase our faith and revive our spirit. By the end of this series, you will know thirty verses from each chapter of the Quran that cover the most essential topics of belief and you will understand how it relates to contemporary challenges.

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Skill Level: Beginner
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Who is this course for:
  • Suitable for all.
  • All Muslims from all walks of life.
  • There are no necessary prerequisites.
  • Tafsir, Belief, Theology, Quran, Contemporary Challenges, Modern Doubts, Meanings of the Quran
Learning outcomes:
  • Understand thirty verses from the Holy Quran related to Iman (Faith).
  • Familiarize themselves with the interpretation of verses related to belief and theological issues.
  • Comprehend the essential role of the Quran for Muslim’s creed and Islamic theology.
  • Grasp the critical role of the Qur’anic interpretation to matters of creed and theology.
  • Taste the meanings of the verses of the Quran as they related to matters of belief.

Transformative Ramadan Journey: Your Guide to Making the Most of All Its Benefits

Ramadan is the time of year when Muslims have an opportunity to rejuvenate themselves spiritually and implement lasting changes in their lives. This course will equip students to prepare for Ramadan in advance to make the most of its blessings, both physically and spiritually.

This course reviews the fiqh of fasting and the best devotional practices to help students maximize their worship in this blessed month. Students will learn how to maintain a healthy diet and fitness regimen in Ramadan to better dedicate themselves to their worship. The speakers also include tips on what to eat for Pre-dawn meal (suhoor) and post-sunset meal to open one’s fast (iftar) to maintain high energy levels and minimize fatigue.

This course is an excellent way to review all Ramadan-related material to equip oneself before the month begins.

Category: Ramadan
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Total Lesson: 5
Number of hours: 2
Weightage: 0
Skill Level: Beginner
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Who is this course for:
  • This course is for students of all ages.
  • It is particularly beneficial for parents and caregivers.
  • This course can also be taken by anyone who is interested in learning how to maintain healthy nutrition and exercise balance in Ramadan.
  • It is an On-Demand course. Students do not need any prerequisite courses to successfully complete this course.
Learning outcomes:
  • Recall the fiqh of fasting.
  • Apply the neglected sunnas of Ramadan to their lives.
  • Understand the importance of maintaining a healthy diet in Ramadan.
  • Apply healthy nutrition and exercise principles to their lives.

Steps to Excellence: Exploring ‘The Helping Guide’ by Imam Ibn Ashir

“And know that root of these problems is love of leadership and forgetting what is sure to come.” – Imam Ibn Ashir.

Imam Abdul-Wahid ibn Ashir’s great work, The Helping Guide, has been highly regarded by scholars and used to teach Law, Creed, and Spirituality for hundreds of years. The work starts with an introduction to spirituality, explaining the most basic principles and moving up. Many have benefitted through the immense wisdom contained within these words.

In this short course, Shaykh Yahya Rhodus brings life to this text through his clear and profound explanations. We learn that the spiritual path is one of removing faults and taking on praiseworthy qualities; the former being more important.

The importance of repentance is discussed in detail, with it being a realignment to one’s destination after being taken off course by sins. We also learn about the importance of sincerity and renewing one’s intention, especially after slipping up. This course is the perfect place to start to learn about the science of inward purification, and a beautiful reminder for everyone.

Category: Ramadan
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Weightage: 0
Skill Level: Beginner
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Learning outcomes:

At the end of the course, students will be able to:

  • Understand the basics of Islamic spirituality.
  • Learn the importance of repentance.
  • Understand the significance of sincerity in the spiritual path.
  • Acquire the ability to renew their intentions if they slip up.

Gateway to Paradise: Unlocking the Secrets of Fasting

There is a door in Paradise called Rayyan. No one will enter it except those who fast. Allah Himself has declared that fasting is specifically His and that it has a special reward from Him. In order to make the most of this great act of worship, one must know its worth, how to make the most of it, and what to avoid during it. All of these matters are clearly presented in this course by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani.

This course is based on the work Maqasid al-Sawm, (The Aims of Fasting), by the great polymath al-Izz ibn Abd al-Salam. It will imbue within you an attachment to fasting as a means of drawing closer to Allah, motivate you to maximize the benefit from fasting and the month of Ramadan, and guide you to the best means of continuing this trend beyond the blessed month.

Category: Ramadan
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Total Lesson: 6
Number of hours: 5
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Skill Level: Beginner
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Learning outcomes:

At the end of the course, students will be able to:

  • Understand with clarity, the higher aims of fasting.
  • Learn how to make the most of fasting.
  • Discuss what to avoid during fasting.
  • Appreciate the great blessing of Ramadan.
  • Continue the spiritual high beyond Ramadan.

Ramadan Essentials: A Shafi‘i Guide to Fasting, Worship, and Spiritual Fulfillment

In Ramadan, the doors of Paradise are opened the doors of Hell are locked; the devils are chained, and good deeds are made easy.

In Ramadan, obligatory worship is increased in reward seventy-fold; voluntary worship is rewarded equal to what is given for the obligatory usually. In Ramadan is a night so precious it outshines an entire lifetime’s worship. Ramadan is a month of fasting. Fasting is an ancient act of worship given to us, and those before us, so that we can learn to become God-fearing individuals, and the best versions of ourselves. Ramadan is so special that it requires preparation to be ready for it, lest one miss out on the tremendous blessings it brings with it. This course is essential to ensure one hits the ground runnings as soon as Ramadan begins, and that one does not lose momentum during its precious days and nights. This course covers the start of Ramadan, who must fast, the conditions of fasting, how to fast, tarawih prayers, and much more.

This course is based on the Shafiʿi school of law.

Category: Ramadan
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Total Lesson: 4
Number of hours: 3
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Skill Level: Beginner
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Learning outcomes:
  • State who is obligated to fast.
  • Explain the obligations, conditions, and recommended acts of fasting according to the Shafi`i school.
  • Appreciate the blessing of Ramadan.
  • Understand the virtues of fasting.

Unlocking Ramadan: A Comprehensive Guide to Maximizing Blessings and Spiritual Growth

In Ramadan, the doors of Paradise are opened; the door of Hell are locked; the devils are chained, and good deeds are made easy.

In Ramadan, obligatory worship is increased in reward seventy-fold; voluntary worship is rewarded equal to what is given for the obligatory usually. In Ramadan is a night so precious it outshines an entire lifetime’s worship. Ramadan is a month of fasting. Fasting is an ancient act of worship given to us, and those before us, so that we can learn to become God-fearing individuals, and the best versions of ourselves. Ramadan is so special that it requires preparation to be ready for it, lest one miss out on the tremendous blessings it brings with it. This course is essential to ensure one hits the ground runnings as soon as Ramadan begins, and that one does not lose momentum during its precious days and nights. This course covers the start of Ramadan, who must fast, the conditions of fasting, how to fast, tarawih prayers, and much more. This course is based on the Hanafi school of law.

Category: Ramadan
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Total Lesson: 5
Number of hours: 2
Weightage: 0
Skill Level: Beginner
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Learning outcomes:

At the end of the course, students will be able to:

  • State who is obligated to fast.
  • Explain the obligations, conditions, and recommended acts of fasting according to the Hanafi school.
  • Appreciate the blessing of Ramadan.
  • Understand the virtues of fasting.

Maximizing Ramadan: A Comprehensive Guide to Spiritual Growth and Blessings

“Whoever remembers Allah abundantly in Ramadan will be forgiven.” – Imam Zaid Shakir. In Ramadan, there are so many opportunities to be forgiven and to become closer to Allah that one does not know where to start. Many people do not realize what is on offer, and so they miss out on the blessings of this tremendous month.

This course contains the distilled wisdom and advice of many leading scholars who show just how one can become beloved to Allah in this month. The advice touches on how best to prepare for Ramadan; the virtues of fasting; how to best spend the days and nights of Ramadan; what the fast of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was like; the states of those beloved to Allah; finding Allah through fasting; turning back to Allah; the recital of the Qurʾan, and much more. This course is a comprehensive approach to getting the most out of Ramadan in its inward and outward aspects.

Category: Ramadan
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Total Lesson: 24
Number of hours: 13
Weightage: 0
Skill Level: Beginner
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Learning outcomes:

At the end of the course, students will be able to:

  • Understand how to prepare for Ramadan spiritually.
  • Appreciate the tremendous blessings of the month of Ramadan.
  • Describe the fast of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him).
  • Explain how to spend the days and nights of Ramadan
  • Understand how to find Allah through fasting.
  • Summarize the virtues of fasting.

Birgivi’s Tariqa Muhammadiyya: The Fiqh of Taqwa and the Path to Purification

This course covers Imam Birgivi’s al-Tariqa al-Muhammadiyya, one of the great manuals on practical spirituality and operationalization of following the way of our beloved Messenger (Allah bless him and give him peace). This course analyzes the “fiqh of taqwa”—how to truly follow the way of the Prophet in knowledge, beliefs, and embodying the mindfulness of Allah (taqwa). Included are sections on following the Qur’an and sunna, sound beliefs, innovations, and seeking knowledge—all culminating in an extensive breakdown on the unlawful traits of the heart, how to recognize them, their causes, and their cures.

This class is for students of knowledge with prior study of the essentials of faith, worship, and practical spirituality. The text is read in the original Arabic, but explained in English and is therefore suitable for a general audience.

At the end of this course, students will understand the interrelation of the various religious sciences with the science of the heart. In addition, students will be able to identify the different blameworthy traits of the heart and understand the specific ways to remove, rectify, and replace them with virtuous ones.

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Short Intro: This course covers one of the great manuals on practical spirituality. It analyzes the “fiqh of taqwa”—how to truly follow the way of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) in knowledge, beliefs, and embodying the mindfulness of Allah (taqwa).
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Skill Level: Beginner
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Class Time: 7:30 PM ET
Class Instruction: This class is offered live in person at SeekersGuidance Canada (220 Britannia Rd E, Mississauga ON), at 7:30 PM ET, and online.
About the text:

Imam Birgivi’s al-Tariqa al-Muhammadiyya is one of the great manuals on practical spirituality — how to truly follow the way of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) in knowledge, beliefs, and operationalizing mindfulness of Allah (taqwa). Included are sections on following the Quran and sunna, the meaning of innovation (bid‘a), beliefs, and a discussion on knowledge. These are followed by an extensive breakdown on the unlawful traits of the heart, how to recognize them, their causes, and their cures, drawing on the works of Imam Ghazali and others. Finally, the author discusses the sins of the other limbs, closing with a discussion on false piety.
About the Author:

Imam Taqi al-Din Muhammad ibn Pir ‘Ali al-Birgivi was a 16th century Ottoman, Hanafi, Maturidi scholar who lived during the height of the Ottoman Empire. He believed that a character distinguished by the qualities of unselfish heedfulness, sincerity, kindness, compassion, generosity, valour, and other virtues of the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) and his Companions were essential for all Muslims. Among other works, he wrote extensive manuals on practical spirituality and the ways to actualize the meanings of the Islamic tradition in our lives.
Learning outcomes:
  • Describe the blameworthy traits of the heart
  • Recognize identifying indicators of the blameworthy traits of the heart
  • Understand the relationships and subtle differences between the blameworthy traits of the heart
  • Describe the causes and cures of the blameworthy traits of the heart
  • Understand the implementation of the virtuous traits of the heart
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