Short Courses
Shi‘ism Uncovered: Foundations & Methodologies
Explore the spiritual vision and intellectual depth of Shi‘ism in this exclusive short course. Gain a structured, accessible, and scholarly understanding of key Shi‘i beliefs and methodologies.
Duration: Each session is 1 hour 15 minutes
Format: Live on Zoom
Course Fee: £10
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
BIBI FATEMA (SA): INCARNATION DE PURETÉ, DE SAGESSE ET DE JUSTICE
Dans ce cours, nous avons exploré la vie de Bibi Fatema (sa), de sa naissance bénie à son rôle central dans l’histoire islamique. Nous avons étudié ses qualités morales exemplaires et son engagement contre l’injustice, notamment à travers le sermon de Fadak.
Une figure intemporelle qui continue d’inspirer.
Thèmes de la session :
- Bibi Fatema (sa) : un modèle de vertu
- Bibi Fatema (sa) : une défenseure de la justice
- L’infaillibilité de Bibi Fatema (sa) et la profondeur de sa sagesse
- L’amour pour Bibi Fatema (sa) et son influence éternelle