Journey to Allah - Part 1

• Provides an introduction to the spiritual path and a means to revive your himma (spiritual resolve)
• The course length was developed to accommodate those unable to commit for a full-semester, but who still wish to benefit from one of the most beloved and admired scholars of our times, Habib Ali al-Jifry
• Perfect for anyone who wants to get a feel for the topic

• Introduction to Islamic Belief or a similar course is highly recommended prerequisite.
• The longer Journey to Allah and Attaining Good Character are recommended supplementary courses.
• Estimated Commitment Per Week: 3.5 hours for core requirements
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• LESSON 1:
  Turning to Allah Part 1
  • sincerity in calling oneself to account
  • the Attributes of Allah are beginningless and eternal
  • the impulse of wanting to be nearer to Allah is a gift from Him
  • the fruits of reciting the Qur'an
• LESSON 2:
  Turning to Allah Part 2
  • appearing before Allah
  • responding to this call of the heart
  • preserving and strengthening this inspirational drive
• LESSON 3:
  Adherence to the Sunna Part 1
  • repentance is of the first stations of ihsan
  • purification of hearts from diseases
  • the way to adhere to Allah's commands
  • striving against the lower self
  • the two types of adherence
• LESSON 4:
  Adherence to the Sunna Part 2
  • the rulings of the Sacred Law
  • the meaning of "Sufis" and the prayer of need
  • achieving humility in prayer and in reciting Qur'an
  • forgiving the evil of others

The Journey to Allah: Spiritual Guidance for Muslim Women and Men is a highly inspiring course on traveling the path to Allah. Beginning with addressing the general question of what we seek in life, lessons cover how you begin the path of drawing closer to Allah, the means you need to take, the obstacles on the path, and purifying your soul through ridding yourself of reprehensible traits and acquiring praiseworthy ones. Habib Ali’s own high state comes across in his words and is itself a great source of inspiration.

The course is based on a series of lectures given by Habib Ali at Al Zayed University for Women in the United Arab Emirates. Equally relevant to both men and women, these lectures serve to accompany and support you on your own journey to God. Lessons serve as both an excellent introduction to the spiritual path and as a means for the revival of motivation.

Lessons are available both in their original Arabic by Habib Ali as well in English translation by Shaykh Abdul-Kareem Yahyaa. In addition, weekly live sessions will be held in English with Shaykh Abdul-Kareem.

Habib Ali is an inheritor of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, both in knowledge and in lineage. A direct descendant of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, he has studied under many of the leading lights of our times. Habib Ali is loved and admired by scholars and Muslims worldwide for the overflow of Prophetic love, mercy, wisdom, and beauty in his words and example. Shaykh Abdul-Kareem is an American convert to Islam who spent two years studying in Damascus, Syria and then, since 1999, studying and living in Hadramawt, Yemen. He was specifically appointed by Habib Ali to run this course.

• Recorded lessons by Habib Ali al-Jifry will be in Arabic and translated into English by Shaykh Abdul-Kareem.
• Weekly live sessions will be conducted by Shaykh Abdul-Kareem.
• Printable course slides will add structure to lessons.
• Self-study drills with short answer and fill in the blank questions help you retain key lesson points.
• Reflection questions and a main course essay help you deepen your understanding of the material.
• All live lessons will be recorded, so that you can hear lessons you miss or review key concepts.
• Habib Ali's book Wayfarers to God (tr: Shaykh Mohamed Adam) is recommended.
• You can post questions and engage in discussion in the course forum.
• Shaykh Abdul-Kareem will hold weekly office hours.

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• "The course I took was a real eye-opener in that it taught me the difference between knowing something with your mind and knowing something with your heart...Would recommend to anyone with my eyes closed."
  Zainab Alamgir, 25
  Barrister, Islamabad, Pakistan
• "Shaykh Abdul Kareem has been wonderful. A man of so much knowledge, and yet humourous. Laughs at himself. Very sincere. Extremely kind. I felt as though he 'held' our hands throughout this journey that we took right up to the end. And lastly, so so so humble."
  Farah Adiba Chaudhry, 28
  Chief Cardiac Physiologist, London, UK