Gifts for the seeker – Imam Haddad | Our Lady – Fatimah al-Zahra
Summary of course
A specialized monthly online series (conducted via Zoom) designed for women of all backgrounds. The series will amalgamate classical Islamic knowledge, firmly rooted in uninterrupted chains of transmission tracing back to the Messenger of Allah, with its practical application in the contemporary era.
Upon completing your registration, you will receive an email containing comprehensive details, the Zoom link, and an invitation to join the WhatsApp group. This group will serve as a platform for regular updates regarding the course.
The session will be divided into two parts. In the first part of the lecture- students will study the classical work of the great Imam Abdullah al-Haddad, Gifts of the Seeker. This work answers many of the questions often asked by seekers of inward illumination. It also includes the author’s commentary of a poem concerning inner wayfaring.
The second half of the lecture will focus on a detailed study of one of the most supreme human beings that walked this planet, our Liege Lady Fatima al-Zahra – the daughter of the best of Creation. Including an analysis of her life and how her legacy has shaped and illuminated many a distant dark soul.
Text books which will be covered in the course
Gifts of the seeker – Imam Abdullah al-Haddad
The work also includes the author’s commentary on a poem on inner wayfaring which speaks of the most exalted stations of the path and goes on to explain a number of paradoxes of the Way, such as the reason as why the saints usually refuse to deploy their miraculous powers, preferring to concentrate on self-scrutiny and the compassionate guidance of others. These points are illustrated with references to the famous mystical poems of Ibn al-Farid and Abu Madyan.
Our Lady – Fatimah Al Zahra – Dr Muhammad ‘Abduh Yamani
This beautiful biography is about the life and virtues of the eminent lady Sayyidatunā Fāṭima al-Zahra (رضي الله عنها). Through her, with Sayyidunā ‘Alī (رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُ), the blessed lineage of her father, the Messenger of God ﷺ, was preserved. She resembled him in every way, and of all people she was the dearest to his heart. She stood with him ﷺ and strove always to serve and aid him, taking care of him after the death of her mother, Sayyidatunā Khadīja (رضي الله عنها). Sayyidatunā Fāṭima (رضي الله عنها) was brave, strong, forbearing, dutiful, gracious, and protective. She was a loving mother and an inspiring example to her sons, Imams Ḥasan (رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُ) and Ḥusayn (رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُ).
The biography tells the life story of Fāṭima al-Zahrā (رضي الله عنها) in a vivid, straightforward manner, linking it to the history of Islam from the early times of tribulation to the establishment of the Dīn and the Community based in al-Madīna. Its style and approach are very suitable for children, as well as for older readers. The author, Dr Muhammad Abdu Yamani (1359-1431/1940-2010) was a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and had a deep affection for the Holy Prophet ﷺ and his family. Born in Makka, he received his early education there at al-Masjid al-Ḥarām, the Sacred Mosque. After gaining a doctorate in geology at Cornell University in the US he returned to Saudi Arabia, teaching at various universities before being appointed to various high-ranking official positions.
He served for several years as Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Information, was a distinguished educationalist, author and businessman, notable also for his piety and philanthropy. He authored almost forty books, mainly on Islamic subjects. A few have appeared in English translation, such as Teach your Children to Love the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Ustadha Safia al-Jifri
Umm Muhammad from a young age she has grown up in the company of the righteous scholars of Tarim and studied in the institute Dar al-Zahra, Tarim. Umm Muhammad currently resides in Tarim and is involved in various different dawah and teaching activities.
Location
A sisters only course, online via zoom.Upon registration you will recieve an email with the zoom links. Register now at the top of the page.
Dates: 1st Session: Sunday 10th March 2024 2nd Session: Sunday 31st March 3rd Session: Sunday 28th April 4th Session: Sunday 26th May 5th Session: Sunday 30th June 6th Session: Sunday 28th July 7th Session: Sunday 30th June 8th Session: Sunday 25th August 9th Session: Sunday 29th September 10th Session: Sunday 27th October 11th Session: Sunday 24th November 12th Session: Sunday 23rd February 13th Session: Sunday 23rd March 14th Session: Sunday 27th April 15th Session: Sunday 25th May 16th Session: Sunday 29th June
Ground Rules
Course recordings are unavailable, and participation is limited to live sessions via the provided Zoom link. Please ensure a setting free of male presence to uphold the confidentiality of the teacher’s voice. Zoom link will be provided upon registration All participants must also join the exclusive Sisters-only WhatsApp group for routine course updates. When joining the Zoom call, please use your registered name; failure to do so may result in removal from the class.
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