This class will be conducted on a weekly basis, insha Allah, on Sundays at 11 AM – 12 PM Makkah time (GMT+3). To ask questions during or after lessons, please read more at Shaykh Abdul Karim Yahya’s blog - Red Sulfur and the Greatest Elixir

You can also download the video (MP4 format) or the audio MP3 from Habib Umar’s website.

Shaykh Abdulkarim Yahya’s profile on Facebook

Shaykh Abdulkarim Yahya – SunniPath instructor profile

Tariqah ‘Alawiyyah group on Facebook

The Zaytuna Distance Learning program is having a Know Your Prophet promotion during this blessed month of Rabiu’ Awwal for Sidi Yahya Rhodus’ course: “The Prophetic Characteristics“.

Description: A four-part study of the inward and outward characteristics of the Prophet Muhammad from his lineage to his names to his physical stature to his noble attributes, taking from the text of the late scholar Shaykh Yusuf al-Nabahani, Wasa’il al-Wusul ila Shama’il al-Rasul (The Means of Arrival to the Characteristics of the Messenger). Studying the characteristics of the Messenger of Allah fills one’s heart with love for him and inspires one to follow his great example.

Promotional cost: $35 for each course (usual cost is $40)

Register for all 4 courses and receive a discount code for Shaykh Hamza Yusuf’s “Real Love” lecture available as a Zayuna Knowledge Resource instant download. After registering for all 4 courses, leave a comment here and we will send you a code. (Tip: IslamCrunch readers can receive a discount code here: LoveCrunch)

This is promotion is for a limited time. Please tweet this post, add it to your Facebook profile and email it to your family, friends and networks.

Ta'leef Collective Fall Quarter 2009 Classes, Workshops and Activities

Title: Introduction to Islam Workshop
Description: A free, educational workshop on the Muslim faith. This friendly, informal discussion on the basics of Islam is for seekers and anyone curious about the world’s fastest growing religion. Feel welcome to bring your questions, concerns, and curiosity regarding the faith of Islam. For ages 18 and above.
Date: Saturday, October 17
Time: 12pm – 4pm
Fee: Free
Register: http://introislamoct.eventbrite.com/

Title: Book Of Assistance
Description: Reflections on Imam Al-Haddad’s famous treatise concerning Muslim devotions, prayers and practical ethics. The commentary is geared towards newcomers to Islam, young folks recommitting themselves to the Deen and anyone seeking applicable ways to advance spiritually.
Date: Every Sunday, begins October 4
Time: 8pm (October 4 – 25), 7:30pm (November 1st onwards)
Fee: Free

Title: Hanafi Fiqh
Description: Islamic sciences according to the Hanafi school of thought. Topics include purification and prayer.
Date: Every Tuesday, begins October 13
Time: 7pm – 8:30pm
Fee: $30
Register: http://hanafifall2009.eventbrite.com/

Title: Maliki Fiqh
Description: Introductory Maliki fiqh class based on the Muqaddima Al-Akhdari. The course will cover purification and prayer. There will also be a brief introducation to Islamic spirituality.
Date: Every Sunday, begins October 11
Time: 4pm – 5:30pm
Fee: $30
Register: http://malikifall2009.eventbrite.com/

Title: Arabic for Beginners
Description: Learn conversational Arabic using the renowned text: Kitab al-Assasi.
Date: Every Monday and Thursday, begins October 12
Time: 7pm – 8:30pm
Fee: $75
Register: http://arabicfall2009.eventbrite.com/

Title: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Description: Classes will provide students with the physical refinement and technical application of techniques that have made Brazilian Jiu Jitsu one of the most effective and fastest growing sports in the world today.
Date: Every Monday 6:30pm – 8pm, Wednesday 6:30pm – 8pm, Sunday 11:30pm -  1pm. October 11 – December 20
Fee: $100 per month, $25 one time registration fee
Register: http://bjj.eventbrite.com/

Zaytuna Knowledge Resources presents the latest and most exciting title to date: Agenda To Change Our Condition – Audio MP3 Download.

The Muslim tradition considers taqwa (conscious awareness of our Lord) the primary reason for our existence and the means by which we are ensured continued succor from our Creator.

This MP3 digital download, totaling more than 11 hours of audio material, elucidates a simple yet effective means to increase our taqwa and transform our inner and outer world through spiritual struggle with the soul. These seven sessions, presented by the American Muslim scholars Zaid Shakir and Hamza Yusuf, represent a unique contribution about the vast spiritual dimension of Islam to western world.

Recorded live at various presentations across the country, these sessions are based on an immensely popular Zaytuna publication of the same title.

Click here to see more details, listen to sample clips and to see the session descriptions.

Product Details

• Format: High-quality MP3 Audio
• Duration: 7 Sessions (11 hrs.)
• Total File Size: 307 MB
• Av. Indiv. File Size: 40 MB

Special Ramadan messages from Shaykh Hamza Yusuf and Imam Zaid Shakir. Please support Zaytuna College and the Zaytuna Knowledge Resources (full course listing here).

The website we all have been waiting for… is now live: http://www.zaytunacollege.org/

This is a soft launch before the big announcement. Check out the Perennial Faculty shelf at the top left corner of the page. Don’t forget to subscribe to the mailing list.

Several students of Shaykh Salek bin Siddina are helping him to promote the shaykh’s school project: Dar es Salaam. Please read their message and consider contributing to this noble and important cause.

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I want to introduce you all to an opportunity to get involved in a very noble endeavor to preserve our Islamic tradition.  One of our local shuyukh, Shaykh Salek, who has been teaching and residing in the Bay Area for a number of years, has developed the Dar es Salaam school project in Mauritania for the teaching of sacred Islamic sciences (Aqeedah, Ihsan, Tajwid, Tafsir, and many more) in an effort to preserve Islamic texts and traditions.  The importance of this project can not be understated

In order for this project to continue it is vital for us to provide financial support.  Students at Dar es Salaam have all their living and learning expenses covered for $200 a year (that is less than $1 a day!).  Although we welcome one time donations, we are hoping to get as many consistent donations, of small or large amounts as possible.   If we have 60 people pledging just $10 per month, we are covering three students for a whole year in just one month.  Please spread the word to others so we can increase this number greatly, insha’Allah.

The Essentials of Islam is a detailed study of the blessed text, ‘Al-Risalah al-Jami`ah,’ by al-Habib Ahmed bin Zayn al-Habashi (may Allah have mercy on him and spread his benefit), a foundational text that covers what is personally obligatory for a Muslim to know regarding matters of faith, purification, prayer, and some essential points related to our everyday life in accordance with the Shafi’i school.

It is hoped that by the end of the course, students will be able to understand the essentials of making their worship valid, sound and proper in accordance with the Prophetic sunnah.

About the author and text:

Habib Ahmed bin Zayn al-Habashi’s al-Risalah al-Jami`ah is a brief text that covers the essentials that every Muslim must know about faith and practice according to the Shafi’i school.

A descendant of the Prophet, Habib Ahmed al-Habashi was a spiritual guide of the Ba `Alawi path and a great scholar of the Sacred Sciences who studied with the greatest teachers of his time in Hadramawt, Yemen.

Al-Risalah al-Jami’ah has spread far and wide since it was written and is now studied around the world including in Yemen, Egypt, Kenya, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Hijaz.

The scholars of Hadramawt place special emphasis on this text, making it the first text studied by students of knowledge.

Text: Al-Risalah al-Jami`ah
Fees: $20, includes class handouts
Time: 4 – 6pm
Start date: Sunday, January 25th, 2009.
Duration: 6 weeks
Venue: Zawiya (send email for address and directions)

Registration: “First come, first served”. Limited seats are available. Only 35 seats! REGISTER NOW.

To register, please send an email to admin {at} islamcrunch [dot] com
Please include your name, number of people attending and contact information.

Ta’Leef Collective provides the space, content, and companionship necessary for a healthy understanding, embrace and realization of Islam. Ta’leef Collective is an expansion of the program formerly known as Zaytuna Outreach.

Shaykh Abdul-Kareem Yahyaa’s Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=70541755603

Curing Extremism

The DeenLoad series offers single lectures for download. The first series is titled Curing Extremism with Imam Zaid Shakir, Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad and Shaykh Hamza Yusuf.

In this timely download, Imam Zaid, Shaykh Abdal Hakim and Shaykh Hamza diagnose and offer curative solutions to one of the most pressing problems we face as a globalized human society…. religious extremism.

Is Islam intrinsically extreme? Who’s to blame? What is the role that the individual, the community and the society at large can play in combatting and preventing religious extremism?

Find the answers to these essential questions and more in this critical series.

Click the link to purchase the download: http://zikrcast.com/Distance_Learning/deenload.php

We highly recommend the video download. It is high quality video in 640 x 480 mp4 format.

Another special treat: for every person who adds a comment to this post with sincere feedback on why you enjoy or dislike IslamCrunch, will receive a discount code for $1.00 off the sale price. If you leave a video comment, you will receive a $2.00 discount code.

LECTURE OUTLINES

Part 1 by Imam Zaid Shakir

• Particular dynamics of Muslim life in Britain
• What shapes who we are
• Parallels between the ghettos in the US & Britain
• Distorted understanding of “the other”
• The reality of low self esteem amongst the youth
• Fighting with the wrong weapons
• Superficial reactions to social ills
• Changing our perception of western societies
• Taking advantage of the opportunities that Western society offers
• Being a community of balanced
• Forging a new vision of change for our youth
• Doing more to help more

Part 2 by Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad

• The bewilderment of this age
• The guiding Ship of Faith
• Unity amidst diversity
• The response of the believers and the response of the hypocrites to trials
• A multitude of choices and conflicting voices
• Following the scholars or ones whims
• The tranquil stability of the believers
• Projecting inner ugliness onto Islam
• Aiding the enemies of Islam with our wrong actions
• Spreading the message of Rahmah

Part 3 by Shaykh Hamza Yusuf

• Defining terms & limits
• Living in a culture of extremes
• Causing our own suffering
• To whom is our allegiance
• Interacting with the law of the land
• Understanding civil disobedience
• Studying the Prophetic model of social reform
• Advice for Muslims living in the West
• Perceptions of Muslims in the West
• The question of assimilation and integration
• The potential benefits that Muslims bring to society
• A call to wisdom
• The example of the Bee
• The best defense

Fall ‘08 courses are set to commence on November 1st 2008. If you haven’t signed-on yet, register for our courses in Islamic Law (Fiqh), Beliefs and Understanding (Aqida), Prophetic Guidance, and Qur’anic Studies. Be sure to see our discounts schedule before registering, to see if you qualify (especially relevant to current and past students).

Don’t miss out: register for our FREE 6-week course on Imam Ghazzali’s Manners of Qur’anic Recitation. Please register early – 220 people from all corners of the globe have registered for this course, and we’re nearing capacity.

These courses are endorsed by Imam Zaid Shakir. Please see his comments at http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=2ud__jwUakA

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