The Short Courses at Hawza Online are open to the wider community, not just enrolled Hawza Online students. These courses focus on important and timely topics that are not covered in depth within the core Hawza Studies curriculum. All Short Courses are delivered live, are highly interactive, and are taught by recognised subject specialists.
Short Courses
Shi‘ism Uncovered: Foundations & Methodologies
This course offered an insightful journey into the spiritual vision and intellectual richness of Shi’ism. We examined the essence of Shi‘i thought – its Qur’anic roots, historical development, approach to Hadith, and the strategic guidance of the Ahlulbayt.
Session Themes:
- Foundational Beliefs of Shi‘ism in the Qur’an
- The Shi‘i Approach to Sirah and History
- The Shi’i Methodology in Hadith Studies
- The Strategic Methodology of the Ahl al-Bayt (a)
Ethical Illuminations from Dua Makarim al-Akhlaq
In this course, we delved into the rich world of Dua Makarim al-Akhlaq, also known as the Supplication for Noble Moral Traits, attributed to Imam Zayn al-Abidin (a). This dua encapsulates the essence of Islamic ethics, offering timeless guidance on cultivating noble character traits and moral values.
Session Themes:
- Dua and Spiritual Growth
- What is Makarim al-Akhlaq?
- Reflections on Self-Purification
- Spirituality and Social Conduct
Imam Ali's (a) Eternal Wisdom to Imam al-Hasan (a)
In this interactive course, we investigated four pivotal themes articulated by Imam Ali (a) in this letter, aspiring to embody the objectives he envisaged through his guidance.
Session Themes:
1. Taqwa and the Heart Fostering a profound bond with Allah by enlivening one’s spiritual heart.
2. Dua: Highlighting the vital role of supplication in connecting with Allah, accompanied by specific manners and etiquettes that enrich this divine communication.
3. Divine Responsibilities Towards Self and Others: A comprehensive exploration of our duties spanning all stages of life.
4. Death: Acknowledging the inevitability of death and the importance of preparing oneself for this ultimate truth.
Prophetic Medicine
Our first Short course was on Prophetic Medicine.
Course content:
- The role of spirituality in medicine
- Food and its effects on physical and spiritual health
- Foundations, authenticity, and methodology of Prophetic Medicine
- Modern Medicine vs Prophetic Medicine
- The human temperaments and their significance
- Inner dimensions of selected sports
- Cupping therapy (hijamah)
- Sleep management
- Remedies to some common ailments