Course Structure
| Study Mode | Online |
| Course Duration | 12 Lessons |
| Start Date | 19 Sep 2023 |
| End Date | 12 Dec 2023 |
| Day | Tuesdays |
| Time | 8:15-9:15pm (UK) |
| Cost | Free |
| Instructor | Shaykh Noorud-deen Rashid |
| Textbook | Dear Beloved Son - Ayyuhā'l-Walad (buy) |
All lesson recordings available on-demand!
Topics Covered
| Lesson 1 | Introduction, prefer the Sunnah and prioritise |
| Lesson 2 | Taking advice and sincerity |
| Lesson 3 | Taking advice, sincerity and implementing knowledge |
| Lesson 4 | Reflecting upon death, the Afterlife, taking oneself to account |
| Lesson 5 | Reflecting upon intention, knowledge, action and night prayer |
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Lesson 6 |
Controlling the tongue and spiritual states |
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Lesson 7 |
Advice of Hatil al-Asam |
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Lesson 8 |
The spiritual guide, what is a Sufi? |
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Lesson 9 |
Dealing with praise, diseases of the heart |
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Lesson 10 |
Love of the Dunya and its curses |
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Lesson 11 |
Seeking knowledge, dealing with the ego |
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Lesson 12 |
Q&As |
About the Text
Dear Beloved Son - Ayyuhā'l-Walad
One of al-Ghazali's advanced students wrote to the Imam with a question: From all the fields of knowledge, what will benefit us most in the grave? The student clarified that, while he could certainly find the answer to his question within al-Ghazali's longer works, such as the Ihya 'Ulum al-Din, he wished for his teacher to give him a formal legal opinion, short enough that he could keep it with him at all times and refer to it constantly.
Ayyuhal Walad is the great Imam's response: a personal note from al-Ghazali to his student, and by extension to anyone who desires to follow their way.
Ayyuhal Walad is designed to be read and reread, and referred to frequently throughout one's life. The reader must take note that the original recipient of this letter was a top student of Imam al-Ghazali, and therefore a scholar of the highest caliber himself. This book is thus invaluable simply as a record of the interaction between one of the Ummah's greatest teachers and his esteemed disciple. However, al-Ghazali's prescriptions are conveyed with such clarity that any Muslim of high aspiration will benefit from this text.
Students can purchase a copy from here.
Learning Outcomes
Learn traditional Islamic knowledge in a thorough, practical and transforming way
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Understand the detailed rulings of fasting
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Understand the biography of Imam Ghazali
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Understand the legal schools of Islam and their differences
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Understand the various theological schools of Islam
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Recognise Imam Ghazali’s contributions to Ashʿarism, Shafi‘ism and Sufism
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Understand the 11 sources of Islamic Law
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Identify the difference between Exclusivism, Pluralism, and Inclusivism
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FAQs
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How long is this course?
This course is based on 12 lessons. Students can join any time and access all previous lessons.
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What do I need to access this course?
All you need is a reliable internet connection and access to a personal computer, tablet or phone – our online courses are responsive and designed to work across all platforms. We also recommend that you study the courses somewhere quiet so that you can concentrate and get the most out of the rich, helpful information they contain.
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Do I require additional resources?
No.
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Will there be recording available if I miss a class?
Yes. Recordings of each lesson will be uploaded within 48 hours. All recordings will remain accessible for the academic year.
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Will I get a qualification or ijazah?
If you complete the course, you will receive a certificate of completion.
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I'm not in the UK, does that matter?
No, absolutely not – in fact that’s one of the main reasons we developed our online courses, so that more people from around the world could benefit from our training.
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