Times like these tend to bring up assumptions pertaining to the nearness of the Day of Judgment and start debates about the manifestations of its signs. They tend to put the Ummah on edge and we often forget that the sunnah of the Prophet SAW was to stay optimistic even if we were to hear the tune of the trumpet. He encouraged us to continue to plant our crops while staying conscious of the final hour so that we can abstain from contributing to the evil of the last days. Many of the present circumstances have caused us to contemplate the realities of the final day and created questions that many do not know the answers to. Through this course, we will equip ourselves with sound education to aid in our navigation through the conundrums of our era.

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This pre-Ramadan course guides students through key Qur’anic verses on sawm and zakat, uncovering the spiritual, legal, and transformative wisdom Allah places within these acts of worship. Through focused tafsir, students will learn how the Qur’an frames fasting as a path to taqwa and charity as a means of purification and social uplift. The course aims to help students enter Ramadan with clearer understanding, deeper intention, and a heart aligned with the Divine purpose of the month.

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This course offers a deep and engaging exploration of Sūrat al-Rūm, a chapter that weaves together history, prophecy, and spiritual guidance. Students will examine how Allah’s promise of victory—made at a moment of apparent defeat—became a powerful source of hope for the early Muslim community and continues to resonate today. Through close study of the surah’s themes, including the cycles of rise and decline, signs of Allah in creation, the inevitability of the Hereafter, and the inner revival of faith, learners will gain an enriched understanding of Qur’anic worldview and divine wisdom.

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