Every Monday and Thursday, Starting on July 13th, 2020

Session One: July 13th, 2020
Session Two: July 16th, 2020
Session Three: July 20th, 2020
Session Four: July 23rd, 2020
Session Five:  August 3rd, 2020
Session Six:  August 6th, 2020
Session Seven:  August 10th, 2020
Session Eight:  August 13th, 2020

Executive Summary

The Prophet Muhammad is the most important person in the life of a Muslim. It is narrated that the Prophet said, “ None of you will truly believe until I am more beloved to him than his family, wealth and all the people”. Therefore, children should learn about the life and character of the Prophet during their early years.

In this class, Imam Yama Niazi will embark on a journey with your children to glance at the best of mankind. This is the first class every Muslim youth should take so that may be able to learn about the messenger of Allah.

Introduction

The Prophet Muhammad is the most important person in the life of a Muslim. He is the one who taught humanity about God and His revelation, the Quran. Learning about the life of our Prophet, his external characteristics, his virtue, and his sacrifices are without a doubt a knowledge that no young Muslim should ever be deprived of. It is a story that connects our love and attachment to the best of mankind. In this course, we learn about the life of the Prophet Muhammad from his birthday to his final days, with a focus for youth on his love and concern for all of humanity. We shall learn about his wives, his companions, and his struggles in Makkah and Madinah. This course is an introduction to Sirah (prophetic biography) for the young Muslim.

Course Outline

Lesson One - The Prophet Before Revelation Lesson Two  - Early Years and Marriage Lesson Three  - The First Revelation Lesson Four  - The Struggle of Calling to Allah Lesson Five - The Isra and the Hijrah Lesson Six - The Battle of Badr and Uhud Lesson Seven  - The Conquest of Mecca Lesson Eight - The End of the Mission

What You Will Learn:

• Increase your love and respect for the Prophet 
• Gain a greater appreciation for the Messenger and his companions
• Deepen your understanding and connection to the Prophet
• Be inspired to be like the noble Prophet
• Understand the struggles of the early Muslims

Course Format: 8 Live Classes  

Every Monday and Thursday, Starting on July 13th, 2020

Session One: July 13th, 2020 Session Two: July 16th, 2020 Session Three: July 20th, 2020 Session Four: July 23rd, 2020 Session Five: August 3rd, 2020 Session Six: August 6th, 2020 Session Seven: August 10th, 2020 Session Eight: August 13th, 2020

Executive Summary

This is an introductory course to an overview of the Quran. It is tailored for our Muslim youth, as this course will set the foundations for the book of Allah. Join us as we delve into the themes of the Quran, how it was revealed, the manners and etiquettes one should have with the Quran, and much more. This class is necessary for anyone who wants to understand and appreciate the last revelation as well as to have a spiritual connection to the Quran.

Introduction

The Quran is the final revelation of Allah sent to all of humanity. It contains guidance and wisdom. It is filled with incredible stories and amazing lessons, yet very few Muslims (young and old) in our time really understand these beautiful narratives. In this class, Imam Yama will introduce Muslim youth to the Quran and its significance in the life of every Muslim. The course will cover how it was revealed and the various themes addressed. The etiquettes of the Quran will also be discussed. This class is meant to inspire our youth to appreciate the Quran and to foster a relationship that will last beyond this world. This course is a must for our youth to discover the history and importance of their holy book.

Course Outline

Lesson One - The Qur'an and How It Was Revealed Lesson Two  - Themes Covered in the Qur'an Lesson Three  - Proofs That it is Miraculously from Allah Lesson Four  - Etiquette and Manners with the Qur'an Lesson Five - Breakdown and Classifications of Chapters and Verses Lesson Six - Common Misunderstandings about the Qur'an Lesson Seven  - The Miracles of the Qur'an Lesson Eight - How the Qur'an applies to our Lives

What You Will Learn:

• Appreciating the greatness of Allah’s speech
• Understanding the core themes of the Qur'an
• Increasing in love for Allah and His messenger through the Qur'an
• One will learn to take the Qur'an as a guide
• One will grow in their love and connection to the Qur'an

Course Format: 8 Live Classes    

Introduction

Cover a word-by-word explanation of the Arabic of the Qasida al-Burda, a much-celebrated poem written in praise of the Prophet (Allah bless him and grant him peace). The text will be explained from a grammatical, morphological, rhetorical, and prosodical point of view, and the historical and religious references will also be unpacked. As an introduction to Arabic poetry, the course also introduces the concept of poetic metre. This is extremely important for the Arabist and Talib ilm as most of the literature that is used to explain the Quran and Sunna are in poem form. The Burda has been chosen as a case study because it is one of the most common metres of Arabic poetry (al-basit), it demonstrates common rhetorical devices, and has a deeply spiritual and religious theme.

Course Outline

Lesson 1: The Original Burda; Poetic Metre Lesson 2: Style and rhetoric in the Burda Lesson 3: Chapter 1: On Yearning Lesson 4: Chapter 2: On Warnings about the Caprices of the Self Lesson 5: Chapter 3: On the Praise of the Prophet Lesson 6: Chapter 4: On His Birth Lesson 7: Chapter 5: On His Miracles Lesson 8: Chapter 6: On the Exalted Stature and Miraculous Merits of the Qur’an Lesson 9: Chapter 7: On the Ascension of the Prophet Lesson 10: Chapter 8: On the Struggle of Allah’s Messenger Lesson 11: Chapter 9: On Seeking Intercession through the Prophet Lesson 12: Chapter 10: On Intimate Discourse and the Petition of One’s State.

What You Will Learn:

• What poetic is
• What poetic styles influences Imam al-Busiri’s Burda
• How the poem translates line by line

About the Course Text

The poem is celebrated praise of the Prophet in poem form.