These classes intend to unravel the meanings and relationships to be found within the last portion of the Qur’an. During this course we will study Sura 87 to Sura 93. The suras are well known, recited frequently in congregational prayers and traditionally memorised by muslims.

Riyadh al-saliheen - the Garden of the Righteous, compiled by the sincere, erudite, God conscious, scrupulous, selfless Imam Yaḥya b. Sharaf al-Nawawi of the 7th century hijri, is considered to be one of the most signaficant collections of Prophetic traditions. During this course we will read the entire text and discuss in detail a number of selected traditions form each chapter.

The world’s transformations over the last decade have resulted in a societal urge to understand the religion of Islam. An eagerness to acquaint the general public with the religion’s past is widespread: this course offers a colourful and authoritative opportunity to learn the history of the world faith from reliable and certifiable sources.