Text: Studies in Hadith Methodology and Literature by Muhammad Mustafa Azami

Description: Along with the Qurʾān, the ḥadīth corpus contains Islām’s teachings. All that one needs to traverse through this temporal existence into the perpetual abode of the Hereafter is located therein. Obeying the Messenger is obeying Allāh because He ordered man to adhere to the Messenger’s teachings: “Whatever the Messenger prescribed, do it. And whatever he prohibited, avoid it.” (59:7)

Unfortunately, in today’s times, we find nonbelieving detractors who have ventured to contest the ḥadīth’s authoritativeness. Through spurious conjecture, orientalists and their unwitting ilk of Muslim “academics” have insinuated irrational notions tainting the hearts of some Muslims. This course aims to clarify and establish the unquestionable authority of the Prophet’s Sunnah. Along with absolutely confirming the validity of relying on the ḥadīth corpus in nomistic application, one will come to realize that it conveys the most perfect guidance for all of mankind’s endeavors: legal, social, spiritual, etc. One will study the transmission and the preservation of ḥadīth. The course will also introduce one to the basics of ḥadīth nomenclature. Through this course, one will develop a broad understanding of the science and a deep appreciation for the work of traditional ḥadīth scholars.

Instructor: Mawlana Muhi Khan

Timing: 10:00 am - 10:50 am.

Text: "Excerpts from Al-Aqidah Al-Tahawiyah""

Description: Studying ʿaqīdah is crucial. Knowing this subject is obligatory on every Muslim, so that one’s heart becomes illuminated by the beauty of Islām’s teachings. Imām Abū Jaʿfar al-Ṭaḥāwī’s ʿAqīdah is studied throughout the entire Muslim World and it serves as this course’s main textbook. InshāʾAllāh, this class will be a beacon of certainty guiding one’s steps on an otherwise ambiguous path. Upon completing this course, one will be equipped with a luminous set of simple yet sound creedal principles through which they can understand and defend their faith.

Instructor: Mawlana Shibly Rahaman

Timing: 11:00 am - 11:50 am.

Text: Forty Principles of the Religion by Imam al-Ghazali

Description: In this course, one will study some of the diseases of the heart along with their cures. This is a very important course. The Prophet (upon him be peace) said, “One who has even a mustard seed of pride in their heart will not enter Paradise.” Accordingly, the presence of spiritual illnesses inside one can be a reason for which they will be denied entry into Jannah. This is a very serious matter.

One will learn about pride, envy, hatred, jealousy, and other detrimental qualities and learn how to rid them from one’s soul. Moreover, one will learn how to replace these qualities with meritorious and praiseworthy traits that are pleasing to Allāh and in accordance with the Prophet’s Sunnah.

Instructor: Mawlana Ahsan Syed

Timing: 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm.

Text: TBA

Description: “Verily, Allāh possesses knowledge of the Hour.” (31:34) “The people will ask you regarding the Hour. Say: ‘Only Allāh has knowledge of it.’” (33:63) In our faith, life after death and resurrection are certain realities. And while they are certain, we do not know when they will happen. We do not know when we will die and we do not know when the Hour will come. Only Allāh knows when these will happen. Allāh SWT -in His infinite mercy- revealed various signs to the Prophet (S). And he conveyed these to us so that we may look out for and prepare for the coming of the Hour. In this course, one will study the major and the minor signs inshāʾAllāh.

Instructor: Mufti Azeemuddin Ahmed

Timing: 5:30 pm - 6:20 pm

Text: TBA

Description: One will study fiqh’s origins and its development. The formation of the schools of thought and the codification of fiqh will be discussed in detail. Upon concluding this course, one will have acquired a good understanding of how the four schools are inherited traditions representing more than a thousand years of scholarship.

Instructor: Mufti Minhajuddin Ahmed (June 22-June 29)/Ml Yousuf Ghouse (June 30-July 10)

Timing: 6:30 pm - 7:20 pm

Text: The Absolute Essentials of Islam

Description: “Indeed, I am Allah. There is no deity except Me, so worship Me and establish Ṣalāh for My remembrance.” (20:14)

Worship is the ultimate expression of servitude to one’s Master. As humble and lowly slaves of Allah, it is incumbent upon us to not only worship Him devotedly, but to also methodically learn the rules and regulations pertaining to exactly how He wants us to worship Him.

The primary focus of this course is to learn the guidelines related to Ṣalāh, the most important form of worship, as well as Ṭahārah, its main prerequisite. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of both these topics in light of the Ḥanafī School of Islamic Law. Time will also be allotted for students to receive answers to their questions in order to achieve maximum comprehension.

Instructor: Mufti Saad Rauf

Timing: 7:30 pm - 8:20 pm

Text: TBA

Description: The Quran as well as the Prophet SAW have praised on many occasions each of the righteous Sahaba (RA). They are our guiding in religion to the Prophet SAW. We will cover the lives of some of these giants of Islam, to whom we owe our religion to. We will take lessons from their bless lives to try to embody within ourselves.

Text: The Absolute Essentials of Islam by Faraz Fareed Rabbani

Description: Allah has commanded us to obey Him and His messenger. The only way one can fulfill this command is by having the necessary knowledge. The Prophet Muḥammad (S) said, “ Seeking knowledge is a duty upon every muslim.” As a muslim, one must know the essentials of his or her Deen. In this course, the absolute integrals of Islam such as; faith, prayer and key points related to ones life and dealings will be taught. Upon completing this course, one will be able to carry out the basics of his or her faith and will have built a strong foundation to continue their quest for knowledge.

Text: 40 Ahadith of Imam Nawawi

Description: Imām Nawawī collected narrations in a compilation known as “Imām Nawawī’s 40 Ḥadīth.”  These hadith according to many make up key fundamentals of our religion. While reading and translating each hadith we will learn the commentary of each hadith. By learning these hadith we will gain more insight into our religion as well as insight into the blessed words of the Prophet SAW.