SunniPath
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Online Islamic Academy
Fall 2007 Courses
Below is a listing of our upcoming Fall 2007 online courses. The new semester starts October 18th
and ends January 19th.
The deadline to apply for financial aid is October 8th.
Learn more and apply here.
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Arabic:
Shaykh Hamza Karamali
This gateway to the Introductory Arabic courses will teach you how
to read the Arabic script and articulate the Quran. By the end of the course,
you will be able to open and read any vowelled Arabic text, as well apply basic
tajwid rules to both the Quran and standard Arabic texts.
Section 1: Saturdays 4am - 5am GMT
Section 2: Saturdays 6am - 7am GMT
Section 3: Saturdays 3pm - 4pm GMT
Section 4: Saturdays 5pm - 6pm GMT
Section 5: Sundays 4am - 5am GMT
Section 6: Sundays 4pm - 5pm GMT
Section 7: Sundays 6pm - 7pm GMT
Section 8: Mondays 6am - 7am GMT
Section 9: Mondays 11am - 12noon GMT
Section 10: Tuesdays 3am - 4am GMT
Section 11: Wednesdays 3am - 4am GMT
Section 12: Wednesdays 9pm - 10pm GMT
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 used in the Quran.
Section One: Saturdays and Sundays 5pm – 6pm GMT
Section Two: Saturdays and Sundays 7pm – 8pm GMT
Section Three: Saturdays and Sundays 3:30am – 4:30am GMT
Section Four: Tuesdays and Thursdays 8pm – 9pm GMT
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 6:30pm – 9pm GMT
Section Two: Tuesdays 3:00am – 5:30am GMT
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 2pm – 3pm GMT
Beliefs:
Introduction to Islamic Belief
Ghazali's Primer on Faith Explained
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani and Ustadha Zaynab Ansari
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 Quršan, Hadith, and Dhikr express a Muslimšs fundamental
beliefs and call us to divine guidance.
Saturdays 8pm – 9pm GMT
Tahawišs Manual of Belief Explained
Understanding and Strengthening Your Faith
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
Deepen and strengthen your understanding of the core Islamic
beliefs in order to both rationally explain proofs and strengthen your own
faith through studying the most celebrated and well-known classical manual on
Islamic beliefs.
Sundays 3pm – 4pm GMT
General:
Maintaining Identity without Extremism
Shaykh Hamza Karamali
In this six-week course, gain clarity amidst the confusion through
surveying the major currents in contemporary Muslim discourse; understanding
the issues that distinguish each current; coming to a conclusion about each of
these issues; and then dealing with those who disagree with you in the light of
the merciful example of the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and give
him peace. Starts December 9th.
Sundays 4:30pm – 7:00pm GMT
Hadith:
The Forty Hadith of Imam Nawawi
Examining and Applying the Foundational Hadiths of Islam
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari
Examine a selection from Imam Nawawišs cherished and timeless
collection of hadiths, focusing on the language of the hadiths, their
implications in Sacred Law, and their relevance to our lives as Muslims in the
21st century. Through reflecting upon and implementing these hadiths, you will
understand the beauty of Islamic beliefs, ethics, and morals.
Saturdays 6pm – 8pm GMT
Imam Bayhaqišs Collection Explained
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani and Ustadha Zaynab Ansari
Discover the essential virtues that reflect true iman (faith)
through Quršanic verses and Prophetic Hadiths. By appreciating the rich nuance
of Islamic faith, you will recognize how sound belief, sincere practice, social
concern, and impeccable character are all intertwined in a believer.
Sundays 10pm – 11pm GMT
Law:
Faith, Prayer, and the Path of Salvation Explained
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani and Ustadha Zaynab Ansari
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 8pm – 9pm GMT
al-Risala al-Jamišah 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 Shafiši 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 1:30pm – 2:30pm GMT
Introduction to Islamic Worship (Shafiši) – Part I
Al-Maqasid Explained (Purification & Prayer)
Shaykh Hamza Karamali
Use al-Maqasid to gain a solid grounding in the basics of Islamic
belief and a thorough understanding of the rulings of purification and prayer.
Develop an appreciation for the intricacy of the science of Islamic law as
recorded by the imams of the Shafiši school.
Sundays 8:30pm – 9:30pm GMT
Introduction to Islamic Finance
Everyday Transactions, Monetary Dealings, and Finance
Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
Contemporary issues and practical applications are the main focus
of this much-needed course, in which Shaykh Faraz offers indispensable
instruction on fulfilling your financial duties and ensuring that your earnings
and transactions are halal.
Sundays 3pm – 4pm 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 4pm – 5pm GMT
Detailed Fiqh of Menstruation & Related Issues
(Hanafi)-Part 1
Lochial Case Studies
Ustadha Hedaya Hartford
This follow-up to the introductory course on the basics of
menstruation, lochia, and abnormal discharge will provide a more in-depth and
practical understanding of the topic. Part I focuses on lochial case studies
and rulings related to the chronic annulment of ablution.
Saturdays 2pm – 3pm GMT
Detailed Fiqh of Menstruation & Related Issues
(Hanafi)-Part 2
Menstrual Case Studies
Ustadha Hedaya Hartford
The second part of the follow-up to the introductory course on the
basics of menstruation, lochia, and abnormal discharge focuses on menstrual
case studies and application.
Sundays 2pm – 3pm GMT
Methodology:
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 1:30pm – 2:30pm GMT
Introduction to Legal Methodology
The Waraqat of Imam al-Juwayni Explained
Shaykh Hamza Karamali
Discover the fascinating methods by which legal rulings are
derived through studying the legal methodology that has been used by scholars
over the centuries. By learning the intricacies of this complex and intricate
science, understand the definition of and need for qualified scholarship.
Sundays 8pm – 10pm GMT
Introduction to Hadith Methodology
Understanding Our Scholarly Legacy
Shaykh Hamza Karamali
Increase your appreciation of the intricacy, depth, and
sophistication of hadith science and our scholarly legacy, as well as
understand the claims of orientalists through this introduction to the science
of hadith methodology.
Sundays 8pm – 9pm GMT
Qur'an:
Tasting the Linguistic Miracle of the Quran
Shaykh Hamza Karamali
For centuries, the Quršan has remained unmatched linguistically,
grammatically, stylistically, and artistically. Delve into the finer points of
Arabic grammar and learn why the eloquence of the Quršan is unprecedented and
inimitable in this special 6-week short course.
Sundays 5pm – 7pm GMT
Ulum al-Qur'an: Sciences of the Qur'an
Shaykh Sohail Hanif
An introduction to the Sciences of the Quršan, 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 Quršan will ultimately
lead to increased faith.
Saturdays 5pm – 6pm GMT
Commentary on Key Chapters of the Quršan
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 7pm – 8pm GMT
Spirituality:
Introduction to Islamic Spirituality - Part I
Understanding the Place of Ihsan in Islam
Shaykh Nuh Ha Mim Keller and Shaykh Hamza Karamali
Gain an introduction to Sufism and learn why it is so central to
Islam. Get a taste for Sufism's teachings through readings from the Hikam of Imam Ibn 'Ata'
Illah through lessons with a living master of spirituality.
Saturdays 4pm – 5pm GMT
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
Spiritual Guidance for Muslim Women and Men
Habib Ali al-Jifry and Shaykh Abdul-Kareem Yahyaa
This six-week course introduces you to traveling the path to
Allah, including building sincerity, preserving the inspirational drive,
repentance, and adhering to the Sacred Law.
Sundays 8:30pm – 9:30pm GMT
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
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
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