Updated 29 September 2010
The Academy for Learning Islam (A.L.I.) is pleased to announce the following online courses for the months of October and November 2010.
Please note that these are interactive online courses which require a computer with speakers/headphones and preferably both a microphone and a high-speed internet (Cable/DSL or faster) connection to participate. It is actually quite simple to log on and technical help will be available for those who need it.
To register please email alioutreach@gmail.com and you will receive a link to enter the webroom. If you face any technical problems to access our virtual classroom then call Mahdi at 1-905 764-0363.
Please note that if there is enough interest in having any course offered at a different time, we will try to accommodate that.
ALI 176: Webinar on Ziyaarat to Iraq
This 100 minutes webinar (Online Seminar) will focus on preparing for Ziyaarat to Iraq around Day of ‘Arafaat. We plan to cover aadaab (Etiquette) of traveling, specific manners of visiting the holy places, significance of some of the holy sites in Iraq, and tips on getting maximum spiritual benefits from doing the ziyaarah of Imams, their companions and other shuhadaa in Iraq. Timings also includes question/answer time.
Date: Sunday October 3rd , 2010
Timings: 2:30 p.m. – 4.10 p.m. EST (Toronto/New York time)
Instructor: Hasanayn Kassamali
Eligibility: Muslim men/women ages 12 and over
ALI 177: Hajj 1431 Preparation and Rituals
This 100 minute Hajj online seminar (webinar) will be of interest to all those proceeding to Hajj (for the first time or repeat) and Madrasah teachers who wish to be informed about the significance Hajj, and its spiritual and social benefits of this important branch of Islam. Time permitting, we will also have a brief discussion on Arkaan (wajibaat) of Hajj. Timings also includes question/answer time.
Date: Sunday October 10th, 2010
Timings: 2.30 p.m. - 4.10 p.m.. (EST- Toronto/NY time)
Instructor: Hasanayn Kassam Ali
A seminar on women's issues regarding Hajj will also be held for women only.
Date: Sunday October 10th, 2010
Timing: 4.30 p.m. - 5.30 p.m. (EST - Toronto/NY time)
Instructor: Sister Tahera Kassamali
ALI 178: Raising Children with TLC (Time, Limits and Caring)
This 4 week online parenting program will cover positive and practical ways to raise your children. It is particularly suited to mothers of children aged 3years to 12 years. We will cover the basics of positive parenting, including understanding your child’s behaviour, ways to encourage positive behaviour and discourage uncooperative behaviour, developing positive relationships with your children including communicating so that children talk to you and listen to what you have to say. We will also talk about family survival tips including what you can do to foster parenting cooperation from your spouse and looking after yourself as a mother to reduce stress and manage your own emotions.
Instructor: Sister Marzia Hasan
Dates: Wednesdays, October 13th - November 3, 2010
Timings: 8.00 p.m.- 9.30 p.m. EST (Toronto/NY time)
Eligibility: Muslim women ages 15 and over
ALI 179: Taking Advice from Nahjul Balagha
Each session of this four week course will focus on one Khutba of Nahjul Balagha. The khutbas will be read and discussed, with specific emphasis on certain excerpts from the Khutba. Each class will also include relevant verses of the Holy Quran and hadith. Khutbas to be included are Khutbas nos. 101, 106, 109, and 112. .
Instructor: Sister Tahera Kassamali
Dates: Mondays, October 11th - November 1
Timings: 8.00 p.m. - 9.30 p.m. EDT (Toronto/NY time)
Eligibility: Muslim women ages 15 and over
For further information email alioutreach@gmail.com