Heavenly Hues: Thematic Tafsir

Shaykh Yaser Birjas will be teaching: This class provides a detailed introduction to tafsīr of themes in the Quran rather than of stand-alone sūrahs. This approach offers a more nuanced look at the bigger picture, and presents the Quran more as a manual to life. Extract the overarching messages from Allah such as nations, prophethood,Continue reading “Heavenly Hues: Thematic Tafsir”

Nation Builders – Stories of the Prophets II

Sheikh Kamal El Mekki will be teaching: This is not a typical “Stories of Prophets” class. The stories are known and easily read online. Rather, this is a critical approach to understanding what is beneath the iceberg to appreciate the nuanced, finer details and relevance to our lives today. Answer questions about Adam’s time inContinue reading “Nation Builders – Stories of the Prophets II”

Trends – Culture, Identity and Fashion

Sheikh Saad Tasleem will be teaching: How you identify yourself appears in the way you dress. Does that mean there is such a thing as a Muslim look, culture or fashion? This seminar dives into modern and contentious issues surrounding clothing and culture Muslims face in the Western world, while discussing classical Islamic positions andContinue reading “Trends – Culture, Identity and Fashion”