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DILP Projects Hawza - Advanced Islamic Studiespick Views: 67797
The word Hawza refers to a traditional Islamic school of higher learning. It is a term used mostly by the Shi'ahs. This section is dedicated to resources related to Hawza studies.

In-Depth / Journal Articles Brevi Lezioni per un’Educazione Islamica by Compilazione a cura del Gruppo di Traduzione "Islam Sciita" [Italian] Views: 10618
Un testo che insegna le basi dell'educazione islamica, soprattutto alle bambine, sotto forma di storie che prendono spunto dalla vita di tutti i giorni

Full-Length Text Concentration in Prayer concentrationinprayer.com Views: 23905
A four part course available for download, providing practical ways to improve attention and concentration in the five daily prayers.

DILP Projects Creating Islamic Presentations Views: 26607
Tools, techniques, tips and resources to help you plan and design your Islamic presentations, with help on using cliparts, arabic, and audio recordings.

Presentations Da'wah: How to invite others to Islam Views: 28336
A beautiful presentation for youth and adults on Da’wah, or inviting others to Islam. Includes information on What is Da’wah? Why should we invite others to Islam? How to teach others about Islam, and Da’wah from a Shi’a perspective.

Article / Short-Length Text Education in Islam by Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi Views: 4704
A transcript of a talk given by Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi on the importance of education, and his suggested method of implementing secular and religious educational programs among the youth living in North America.

Web Links Free Online Courses: Dimensions of the Holy Prophet(s), Wives of the Prophet (s) academyofislam.org Views: 7267
Academy for Learning Islam presents the following courses for March 2008:
Dimensions of the Holy Prophet's mission in the last three years<br>
by Shaykh Safdar Jaffer
March 15th and March 16th

Wives of the Holy Prophet (s)
by Tahera Kassamali
March 17th and March 19th

Web Links Free Online Courses: Karbala, Azadari & Worship academyofislam.org Views: 8333
Three courses with the following topics:
1. Significance of the Events of Karbala
2. Why is there a special form of Azaa for the martyrs of Karbala?
3. Ibadah in Nahjul Balagha

In-Depth / Journal Articles Goals of Islamic Education by Muhammad Jawad Bahonar Views: 22113
The purpose and importance of education in light of the Islamic revolution in Iran.

DILP Projects Guide to Online Islamic Courses Views: 56450
Course on Shi'a Islam by Dr. Algar. Courses from the Academy of Islam by Shaykh Hasnain Kassamali. Arabic, Tafseer and Qur'an classes. Islamic college for advanced studies, and lectures from al-Sayyid Kamal Haidary.

Presentations How to Become Better Muslims Views: 21506
An interactive presentation for youth of all ages which tries to get kids to ask questions such as Why are you here? Why were you created? What is the goal of life? And Where are you going? Initially created for the Al-Hasnain Annual Youth conference in the Bay Area, CA.

Full-Length Text Imam Ali’s First Treatise on The Islamic Ethics and Education by Zainol Aabideen Qorbani Lahiji Views: 2923
In this book, the author first discusses what ethics essentially is, and the views of various philosophers and schools of thought on it. After explaining the defects of these philosophies, he presents the view of Imam Ali [a] on ethics as derived from a lengthy treatise that he composed.

Full-Length Text Lady Fatima Masuma (a) of Qum by Masuma Jaffer Views: 27941
Lady Fatima Masuma (a) was the daughter of the 7th Imam, Imam Musa al-Kadhim (a), and the sister of the 8th Imam, Imam Ali al-Rida (a). She was a noble lady who dedicated her life to Islam and Allah. She is buried in the city of Qum in Iran. This book includes her biography, education, and narrationof traditions. It also includes the history and description of her shrine and a brief look at the city of Qum.

Article / Short-Length Text Message of Thaqalayn, Editorial Volume 11, Number 2, Summer 2010/1431 by Mohammad Ali Shomali Views: 2578
This article is the editorial of the Message of Thaqalayn journal, Volume 11, Issue number 2, released in summer of 2010. It discusses the contents of the proceeding articles in this journal which have been listed below.

In-Depth / Journal Articles Message of Thaqalayn, Editorial Volume 11, Number 4, Winter 2011/1432 by Mohammad Ali Shomali Views: 2233
This article is the editorial of Message of Thaqalayn journal, Volume 11, Issue number 4, released in Winter of 2011. It discusses the contents of the articles published in that issue.

In-Depth / Journal Articles Message of Thaqalayn, Editorial, Volume 10, Number 2, Summer 2009/1430 by Mohammad Ali Shomali Views: 2659
This article is the editorial of the Message of Thaqalayn journal, Volume 10, Issue number 2, released in summer of 2009. It discusses the contents of the proceeding articles in this journal which have been listed below.

Web Links Online Course: Arabic Grammar - Level 1 academyofislam.org by Academy of Learning Islam Views: 2729
This is an introductory course to the study of Arabic grammar (also see prerequisites). This course will not focus on vocabulary building. The focus of the course is grammar and students are encouraged to build vocabulary on their own or through separate courses.

Topics: An introduction to Arabic grammar and the division of words into Nouns, Verbs and Particles, Nouns in Arabic (the importance of Definiteness, Gender and Number), Forming Adjectives by association (nisba), Phrases vs. Sentences, Types of sentences in Arabic, the Nominal Sentence, Verbs - Past Tense and Present Tense (excluding dual and feminine plural), Pronouns in Arabic: Subject, Object & Possessive Pronouns, Basic Demonstrative & Relative Pronouns, Interrogative Particles, Telling the Time, Counting Numbers (1-10), Number & Number Agreement in Arabic.

Prerequisites:
1) Ability to read Arabic (Qur'an) with reasonable fluency and write/copy Arabic script (No knowledge of Arabic grammar is assumed.
2) A copy of the text book must be purchased before commencing the course. The book may be ordered online from the Academy at: http://www.academyofislam.org/shop/ProductDetails.asp?SearchID=320 or http://iqra.org/Index/

Instructor: Khalil Jaffer
Dates: Mondays, May 19th - July 7th, 2008
Timings: 9.00 p.m. - 10.30 p.m. EST (Toronto, New York, Orlando)
Text: Qur'anic Language Made Easy (by Hafiza Iffath Hasan)
Eligibility: Ages 16 and over.
Fees: USD $20.00

Web Links Online Course: Du'as from Saheefa as-Sajjadiyyah academyofislam.org by Academy of Learning Islam Views: 2203
This course will begin with a comprehensive introduction to as-Saheefa as-Sajjadiyyah. It will also cover a number of supplications by Imam Zaynul `Abideen (a) which will be discussed in detail.

The contents of the du'as will be discussed in the light of Qur'anic verses, Hadeeth, and Seerah of the Masumeen (a).

Instructor: Hasnain Kassamali
Dates: Wednesdays, May 21st - July 9th, 2008
Timings: Please register for only one of the following.

A: 8.00 p.m. - 9.30 p.m. GMT (UK)
10.00 p.m. - 11.30 p.m. (East Africa)
3.00 p.m. - 4.30 p.m. EST (Toronto, New York, Orlando)
12.00 p.m. - 1.30 p.m. PST (Vancouver, Seattle)

B: 9.00 p.m. - 10.30 p.m. EST (Toronto, New York, Orlando)
6.00 p.m. - 7.30 p.m. PST (Vancouver, Seattle)

Text: Saheefa as-Sajjadiyya with translation
Eligibility: Ages 16 and over.
Fees: USD $20.00

Web Links Online Course: Human Being vs. the Devil: Lessons from the Story of Ayyub, the Prophet (a) academyofislam.org by Salim Yusufali Views: 6216
Using the beautiful and inspiring story of the Prophet Ayyub (a) as derived from Qur'an and traditions as a basis, this course will cover some of the strategies used by the Shaytan to deviate a seeker of Allah (swt) from attaining his/her goal as well as techniques to repel the Shaytan and remain steadfast on the right path.

Web Links Online Course: Tafseer of Sura Saba academyofislam.org by Academy of Learning Islam Views: 2258
The course will discuss selected passages from Sura Saba (#34) of the Holy Qur'an. Each session will begin with Tadabbur questions followed by a discussion of the answers. The sessions will include teachings of some major works of Tafsir on the selected passages, relevant Hadeeth and stories, as well as practical applications of the verses to everyday life. Topics of the selected passages will include:

* concept of Tauheed and Rububiyat
* stories of Prophets Dawood (a) and Sulayman (a)
* the city of Saba
* Judgment in the Hereafter
* the Holy Prophet (s) and the disbelievers

Instructor: Tahera Kassamali
Dates: Tuesdays, May 20th - July 8th, 2008
Timings: Please register for one of the following:

A: 9.00 p.m. - 10.30 p.m. GMT (UK)
11.00 p.m. - 12.30 a.m. (East Africa)
4.00 p.m. - 5.30 p.m. EST (Toronto, New York, Orlando)
1.00 p.m. - 2.30 p.m. PST (Vancouver, Seattle)

B: 9.00 p.m. - 10.30 p.m. EST (Toronto, New York, Orlando)
6.00 p.m. - 7.30 p.m. PST (Vancouver, Seattle)

Text: Holy Qur'an with translation
Eligibility: Women ages 16 and over.
Fees: USD $20.00