Tafhim Weekend Islamic Studies

Along with learning the legal rulings pertaining to how the prayer is performed, one will study the chapters of the Holy Qurʾān that are frequently recited in the prayer. The prayer is at the core of our religious experience. It is a direct line of communication to Allāh (SWT). Through prayer, the believers fulfill their needs, solve problems, and build a relationship with their Creator. The most effective way to improve one’s prayer and to transform it from a mundane ritual to a spiritually invigorating experience is to develop an understanding of the Qurʾān.

In a word-by-word fashion, this class will cover Sūrat al-Fātiḥah and the Qurʾān’s last ten chapters. One will go beyond translating the words by exploring the intricacies of the language and the deeper meanings that the scholars of tafsīr extrapolated. One will not only grasp the linguistic meanings but also begin to appreciate the literary beauty of the words of Allāh.

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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 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.

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The importance of the prayer is well-known. Most injunctions were legislated by Revelation coming to the Prophet (SAWS). However, to receive the five daily prayers, he had to perform his night journey. This shows the significance of the prayer. Through prayer, we communicate with our Lord daily. Every Muslim knows the centrality of prayer in one’s life. Yet not everyone knows how to perform it correctly. In this course, one will review many legal rulings specific to the prayer. One will learn which acts are compulsory, which acts are recommended, what invalidates the prayer, etc. Points of contention and misunderstanding from within the community will also be addressed. For example, why do some Muslims pray differently? What accounts for these differences?

Learning the Fiqh of Ṣalāh is an opportunity to learn how to pray in detail. An increased understanding will give one better attention and devotion while performing this sacred ritual. The final objective of this course is to enable one to comply with the order of the Prophet: “Pray as you saw me pray.”

Time: 12:20pm - 1:20pm
Instructor:  Mawlana Usman Akhtar