Instructor(s): Ustadh Abdullah (Anik) Misra
Course Format: 12 downloadable sessions, 3 live sessions
Starts On: May 9th, 2011
Length: 1 term(s) – 12 weeks
Course ID: GEN220
Department: Guidance

Check out Part 1 of this amazing seerah course - Meccan Dawn: The Life of the Beloved Prophet Muhammad (sal Allahu alayhi wasalam)

Prefer a course on Fiqh? Spirituality? Finance? Islamic Parenting? Marriage Advice? Check out all of the courses here – SeekersGuidance Courses

Assalamu Alaykum,

Dear Seeker,

There is still time to register for SeekersGuidance’s fall semester. We have many wonderful courses to suit everyone’s personal needs. What kind of Seeker are you? Read below to see. Registration ends on October 25. Find a Course, Register, and Begin Learning.

Beginner’s Seeker

If you are a Beginner’s Seeker, then Fiqh of Life: Essentials of Halal and Haram is perfect for you. Taught by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, students will learn about the limits of Allah related to everyday life, and will get answers to a variety of critical life questions on food, dress, gender interaction, work, earnings, relations, speech, and the avoidance of sin. Student will also gain an understanding and appreciation of the wisdom of the Shariah related to the halal and haram, and the way of Prophetic excellence in everyday conduct.
Beginner’s Seekers may also be interested in Absolute Essentials of Islam: Beliefs & Worship.. Also taught by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, this course covers the fundamentals of the religion that all believers are obligated to know and practice: sound beliefs, valid purification and prayer, zakat, fasting, and the key principles related to one’s life and dealings. Students learn the basics of the religion in an approachable and practical format, making it an ideal course for new Muslims and all those wishing to learn how to perfect their faith and religious practice.

Islamic Law for Seekers: Transactions (Hanafi) is a perfectly suitable course for entrepreneurs. Taught by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, this course covers the fiqh of commercial transactions. Students will learn details of the required knowledge for commercial transactions, including sales, leasing, or hire.

Entrepreneurs and other professionals alike will greatly be interested in and benefit from taking Money Matters: Islamic Finance in Everyday Life is perfect for you. Taught by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, Muslims will learn how to ensure that their daily financial dealings are legitimate and pleasing to Allah Most High. This unique course is based on both classical and contemporary texts, such as Mufti Taqi Usmani’s Islamic Finance: An Introduction. Students will acquaint themselves with the basic principles of Islamic finance; several contemporary issues will be covered as well, such as investing in financial securities and Shariah-compliant financing.

Spiritual Seekers would greatly benefit from Seeking Allah: Imam Muhasibi’s Treatise of the Seekers of Guidance Explained. Taught by our new instructor, Imam Afroz Ali, students through go through Imam al-Muhasibi’s Treatise for Seekers of Guidance. Using Imam Zaid Shakir’s masterful translation and commentary as a springboard, students will explore the richness of Islamic moral psychology, leading to an in-depth understanding of the foundational principles, attitudes and conduct of the true seeker of knowledge.

Imam Ghazali is known as the great spiritual masters in Islam. Spiritual Seekers would greatly benefit from him as an example. This is why Ghazali’s 40 Foundations of Religion Explained – Part 1: Excellence in Faith & Action is a great course to take. Taught by Ustadh Faraz Khan, this course will help students make the essential connection between sound belief and their daily practice of Islam. Ustadh Faraz Khan will take students through the first half Imam Ghazali’s treatise, The Forty Foundations of Religion. This crucial text provides a detailed introduction to the things that all Muslims must believe about their Creator, then explores how to apply that knowledge in one’s own day-to-day worship and conduct.

*** Don’t Delay. Registration Ends on October 25th. ***

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By the grace of Allah, SeekersGuidance has reached its current level of success with a largely volunteer staff. In order to sustain our current level of service and to continue to strive towards our long term goals, a firm foundation of financial support is needed.

Now you can help SeekersGuidance continue to fulfill the communal obligation (fard kifayya) of cultivating individuals and communities through the spread of knowledge. Since you’ll be supporting the spread of knowledge, your contribution will continue to earn you blessings as long as those you’ve helped learn continue to benefit benefit.

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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.

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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.