Free Courses for New Muslims

Free Courses for New Muslims - A service from SunniPath Academy

http://www.sunnipath.com/outreach/2007-Summer/070517-newmuslims.html

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Wassalaam

They also have courses for everyone else too and summer registration has now opened-:

www.sunnipath.com

If you cant afford a course they have financial assistance available which you can apply for. It really is a good way to increase your islamic knowledge and they have great teachers too.

Some parts of the site seem to be down today but do check it out and add it to favourites!

Summer 2007 Courses

Below is a listing of our upcoming Summer 2007 online courses. The new semester starts June 14th and ends September 16th. Orientations will take place the weekend of June 9th.

The deadline to apply for financial aid is May 29th. Learn more and apply here.

Don't delay - enroll today!

Arabic:

Introductory Arabic 1
Understanding Arabic Sentence Structure
Shaykh Hamza Karamali

The first step in a multi-year Arabic program that will take students from no knowledge of Arabic to a high-level of proficiency. Introductory Arabic 1 focuses on understanding simple sentence structures, word constructions, verb conjugations, and pronouns.
Section One: Saturdays and Sundays 3pm - 4pm GMT
Section Two: Saturdays and Sundays 7pm - 8pm GMT
Section Three: Saturdays and Sundays 2:30am - 3:30am GMT
Section Four: Tuesdays and Wednesdays 7pm - 8pm GMT

Introductory Arabic 2
Understanding Arabic Word Structure
Shaykh Hamza Karamali

The second step in a multi-year Arabic program that will take students from no knowledge of Arabic to a high-level of proficiency. Introductory Arabic 2 will build on the first part of this series and will delve further into grammatical states; verb forms; word roots; sentence breakdowns; and more.
Section One: Sundays 5pm - 6pm GMT
Section Two: Tuesdays 2:30am - 3:30am GMT

Intermediate Arabic 1
Grammatical Analysis of Noun-Sentence Hadiths
Shaykh Hamza Karamali

Go beyond the basics and apply introductory Arabic theory to read, understand, and grammatically analyze a hundred noun-sentence hadiths.
Saturdays and Sundays 3pm - 4pm GMT

Beliefs:

Introduction to Islamic Belief
Ghazali's Primer on Faith Explained
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Learn the fundamentals of what a Muslim believes about Allah, His messengers, and the Day of Judgment through a section of the Ihya Ulum al-Deen. In addition, understand how the Qur'an, Hadith, and Dhikr express a Muslim's fundamental beliefs and call us to divine guidance.
Saturdays 8pm - 9pm GMT

Tahawi's Manual of Belief Explained
Understanding and Strengthening Your Faith
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Through studying the most celebrated and well-known classical manual on Islamic beliefs, deepen and strengthen your understanding of the core Islamic beliefs in order to both rationally explain proofs and strengthen your own faith.
Sundays 2pm - 3pm GMT

Law:

Essentials of Islam (Hanafi)
Faith, Prayer, and the Path of Salvation Explained
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Learn the absolute essentials of worship that is obligatory for every Muslim to know in this vital course on the basics of faith, purification, prayer, fasting, Zakat, and central points related to your everyday life according to the Hanafi school.
Sundays 4pm - 5pm GMT

Essentials of Islam (Maliki)
Matn al-'Ashmawiyah Explained
Shaykh Ramzy Ajem

Learn the absolute essentials of worship that is obligatory for every Muslim to know in this vital course on the basics of purity, prayer, and fasting according to the Maliki school.
Saturdays 9pm - 10pm GMT

Essentials of Islam (Shafi'i)
al-Risala al-Jami'ah Explained
Shaykh Hamza Karamali

Learn the absolute essentials of worship that is obligatory for every Muslim to know in this vital course on the basics of faith, purification, prayer, fasting, Zakat, Hajj, and central points related to your everyday life according to the Shafi'i school.
Saturdays 1pm - 2pm GMT

Introduction to Islamic Worship (Hanafi) - Part I
Ascent to Felicity (Purification & Prayer)
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Using Imam Shurunbulali's intermediate-level text on the fundamentals of worship, master all the essential details needed to make your purification and prayer valid, sound, and proper, both inwardly and outwardly.
Saturdays 4pm - 5pm GMT

Introduction to Islamic Worship (Shafi'i) - Part I
Al-Maqasid Explained (Purification & Prayer)
Shaykh Hamza Karamali

Using Imam Nawawi's al-Maqasid, which is filled with hundreds of rulings on the most commonly asked questions, attain a solid grounding in the basics of Islamic belief and a thorough understanding of rulings of purification and prayer.
Sundays 1pm - 2pm GMT

Introduction to Menstruation and Related Issues (Hanafi)
A 6-Week Short Course
Ustadha Hedaya Hartford

In this special 6-week introduction to the basics of menstruation, lochia, and abnormal discharge according to the Hanafi school, learn why it is crucial to study this subject and how its rulings affect other acts of worship. Cover basic definitions that will serve as a foundation for further study of this complex but essential topic.
Saturdays 1pm - 2pm GMT

Detailed Fiqh of Menstruation & Related Issues (Hanafi)
Ustadha Hedaya Hartford

This follow-up to the introductory course on the basics of menstruation, lochia, and abnormal discharge according to the Hanafi school will provide a more in-depth and practical understanding of the topic. Also included is a detailed explanation of the commonly misunderstood rulings related to the chronic annulment of ablution.
Saturdays 3pm - 4pm GMT

Methodology:

Foundations of Islamic Law
History, Development, and Modern Application
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

A fascinating course delving into the four sources of Islamic Law-the Qur'an, the Sunna, analogy, and consensus-and the formation of legal schools and methodologies. Through learning about these issues, address the applicability of Islamic law in the modern world.
Saturdays 4pm - 5pm GMT

Introduction to Hadith Methodology
Understanding Our Scholarly Legacy
Shaykh Hamza Karamali

Through an introduction to the science of hadith methodology, increase your appreciation of the intricacy, depth, and sophistication of hadith science and our scholarly legacy, as well as understand the claims of orientalists.
Sundays 8pm - 9pm GMT

Qur'an:

Introduction to the Qur'an
Ulum al-Qur'an: Sciences of the Qur'an
Shaykh Sohail Hanif

An introduction to the Sciences of the Qur'an, including its revelation, collection, arrangement, writing down, types of verses and chapters, occasions of revelation, styles of recitation, and methods of interpretation. An appreciation of the miracle of the Qur'an will ultimately lead to increased faith.
Saturdays 5pm - 7pm GMT

Commentary on Key Chapters of the Qur'an
Tafsir of Surah Kahf, Waqiah, and Yasin
Shaykh Sohail Hanif

Through an in-depth study of Surah Kahf, Yasin, and Waqiah, recognize the beauty and wisdom behind these oft-recited chapters. Become spiritually alive and feel connected with Allah through developing a living relationship with His book.
Saturdays 3pm - 4pm GMT

Spirituality:

Introduction to Islamic Spirituality - Part II
Understanding the Place of Ihsan in Islam
Shaykh Nuh Ha Mim Keller

Through lessons with a living master of spirituality, get a taste for Sufism's teachings through readings from the Hikam of Imam Ibn 'Ata' Illah. Part II offers the same introduction as Part I but continues with different sections of the Hikam.
Saturdays 5pm - 6pm GMT

Introduction to Islamic Spirituality - Part III
Understanding the Place of Ihsan in Islam
Shaykh Nuh Ha Mim Keller

Through live lessons with a living master of spirituality, get a taste for Sufism's teachings through readings from the Hikam of Imam Ibn 'Ata' Illah. Part III offers the same introduction as Part I and II but continues with different sections of the Hikam.
Sundays between Maghrib and Isha in Jordan (approximately between 4pm - 6:30pm GMT

The Journey to Allah
Spiritual Guidance for Muslim Women and Men
Habib Ali al-Jifry and Shaykh Abdul-Kareem Yahyaa

This highly inspiring and motivating course on traveling the path to Allah covers what we seek in life; ways to strengthen the inspirational drive; responding to Allah's call; the necessary means; the obstacles and interferences on the path; loving and hating for the sake of Allah; and purifying your soul.
Saturdays 8:30pm - 9:30pm GMT

Attaining Good Character
Personal and Social Traits from the Prophetic Example
Al-Habib Umar Bin Hafiz and Shaykh Abdul-Kareem Yahyaa

This beautiful course will use the best model of "tremendous character," may Allah bless him and give him peace, to define and detail key character traits, from personal characteristics such as patience, forbearance, and gratitude, to matters of dealing with others, including fulfilling promises and giving others joy.
Saturdays 7pm - 8pm GMT

The Lives of Man
Reflecting on the Journey of the Soul
Shaykh Abdul-Kareem Yahyaa

Prepare for eternal life through becoming aware of and reflecting on the five stages of the soul's journey: life before conception; life in this world; life in the grave; the Day of Judgment; and the Garden or the Fire.
Sundays 7pm - 8pm GMT

History:

Women and Men around the Messenger
The Circle of Honor
Ustadha Noura Shamma

In this unique and fascinating course, begin to understand the lives of the intimate circles of companions around the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, including his wives, children, and closest Companions. Chosen by Allah as the best generation, their lives and development under the guidance of Revelation has lessons for us all.
Sundays 6pm - 7pm GMT

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Live event today at 4pm (UK) InshaAllah. Will give an idea on what the lessons are like. No pre-registration is required for the event, just go the the site at the time.

More information about this event at http://blog.sunnipath.com/?p=93