Tafhim Weekend Islamic Studies

Saturday Track

DATES: August 17, 2024- December 14, 2024, 10:00AM - 1:20PM
TUITION: $275 (3 classes)

The Fiqh of Sawm, Zakah, and Hajj

On the importance of sacred knowledge, Ḥāfiẓ Ibn al-Qayyim said: “Indeed, knowledge commands action. And action is subordinate to knowledge. A deed that is not performed with knowledge, it does not benefit. In fact, it can be a source of harm. Some of the pious predecessors said: ‘One who worships Allāh without knowledge, he will end up corrupting more than he rectifies.’”

Although we may fast, pay charity annually, and perform pilgrimages, all of which are pillars of the faith, many of us are unaware of the rulings specific to these devotions. Gaining knowledge of these acts is imperative. A new Muslim or one who does not have access to a scholar may have an excuse for not studying these topics. However, in this community, there are opportunities that far surpass access to a single scholar. In fact, there are many scholars who have spent countless hours of their lives studying these chapters, and they are ready to share what they have acquired.

This course will cover details on the topics of sawm, zakāh, and ḥajj.

Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Instructor: TBA

Sirah of the Madinan Period

One’s study of the Prophet’s life continues. In this semester, one will review his life after the migration to Madīnah inshāʾAllāh.

Time: 11:10 am - 12:10 pm
Instructor: Mawlana Abdul Basit

Signs of the Hour

“Verily, Allāh possesses knowledge of the Hour.” (31:34) “The people will ask you regarding the Hour. Say: ‘Only Allāh has knowledge of it.’” (33:63) In our faith, life after death and resurrection are certain realities. And while they are certain, we do not know when they will happen. We do not know when we will die and we do not know when the Hour will come. Only Allāh knows when these will happen. Allāh-in His infinite mercy- revealed various signs to the Prophet (saw) . And he conveyed these to us so that we may look out for and prepare for the coming of the Hour. In this course, one will study the major and the minor signs inshāʾAllāh.

Time: 12:20 am - 1:15pm
Instructor: Mawlana Abdul Basit

Sunday Track

DATES: August 18, 2024 - December 15, 2024, 10:00AM - 1:20PM
TUITION: $225 (3 classes)

Ulum al-Qur'an

“A perfect Scripture that falsehood cannot touch in any way. A Revelation sent down from the Wise, He who is worthy of all praise.” (Sūrat Fuṣṣilat 41-42) The Qurʾān is our book of Sacred Law. It constitutes one’s manual on how to live by elucidating one’s relationship with the Creator, mankind, and the world at large. For centuries, the role of the Qurʾān was unquestioned; but following the ummah’s decline and the colonial powers’ occupation of the Muslim World, this confidence was shaken and doubts began to arise. We are often faced with the following questions: How do we know that the Qurʾān is from Allāh ? How can we be confident that it was preserved? Are its commandments restricted to the era in which it was revealed or is its message universal? Who is entitled to interpret it? In this class, these questions will be addressed. The topics covered will include, defining the Qurʾān and Revelation, its miraculous nature, the stages of revelation, its compilation and preservation, its script, the modes of recitation, the order of revelation and the Qurʾān’s chapter sequence, the circumstances behind the revelation of verses and chapters, the stylistic and thematic features of the Makkan and the Madinan chapters, the principles of Qurʾānic exegesis, the unambiguous verses and ambiguous verses, abrogation, etc.

Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Instructor: Sh. Zohaib Azfar

The Fiqh of Finance

Throughout Islāmic history, Muslims have governed flourishing economies. Wherever Muslims went, the business practices that they introduced influenced the hearts of many. The business ethics that they exhibited inspired people to see Islām’s beauty. The divine system they brought with them -Islām’s teachings- came from the most perfect legislator: Allāh . By learning Islām’s rulings on trade, one will understand how to conduct business in a way pleasing to Allāh . The financial transactions that contemporary Muslims encounter in their pursuit of livelihood are numerous. Business in the modern world dynamically evolved. When compared to the agrarian economies of old, the modern marketplace is contradistinct in many ways. At the same time, in some ways, it is analogous. One of the most important ways in which it compares is the necessity of learning the rules governing it. This course is designed to acquaint the modern Muslim with knowledge of the rulings and guidelines required to buy and sell in today’s times. Issues such as bank accounts, mortgages, retirement accounts, credit cards, debit cards, forex, and many other interesting topics will be discussed in a series of engaging and informative classes. This course is a must for the modern Muslim business person.

Time: 11:10 am - 12:10 pm 
Instructor: Mufti Osman Mohammed

The Prophet's Family

The Prophet’s family are beloved to every Muslim. The members of his blessed house, especially his wives and children, are inspiring personalities. In this class, one will learn biographical details about them. Through these classes, one will come to know and love the Ahl alBayt. Knowing them is very important for every Muslim.

Time: 12:20pm - 1:20 pm
Instructor: Sh. Zohaib Azfar