"Soul reflections" by Ustadh Surkheel Sharif- LONDON

Soul Reflections
Purification of the soul
by Ustadh Surkheel Sharif
London: Sat 8th - Sun 9th Dec 2007
Cleanse your soul through the amazing writings of Ibnul-Qayyim. Learn how to purify it and nurture it upon exemplary Islamic manners.

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Soul Reflections

Do you feel the need to nourish your soul with the remembrance of Allah, just as the Prophet sallallahu aliahi wa sallam used to spend those nights fasting as he was being nourished by his Beloved?

The great Imam Ibnul-Qayyim rahimahullah says: “…and those who have even the slightest bit of experience and longing know how little the body needs physical nourishment when it is instead provided with the nourishment of the heart and soul, let alone when it comes to the one who is joyous, happy, and victorious because he has reached the One he has sought out, and whose eye is cooled by his Beloved, and feels blessed with His closeness, and is pleased with Him and the bounties and gifts of his Beloved! His protection showers him at all times, and his Beloved is constantly tending to his affairs, being as generous as can be with complete Love towards him - is this not the greatest nourishment for the one who loves his Lord? So, how would it be when love of the Beloved - than Whom nothing is more exalted, and nothing is greater in might, and nothing is greater in beauty, and nothing is more complete, and nothing is greater in kindness - when love of Him fills the heart, and love of Him takes over all regions of his heart and limbs, and the love of Him is as firmly established as can be?

And this is his condition with the One he loves…
So, is such a person not nourished night and day by his Beloved?” [Zad ul-Ma'ad (2/33)]

The great Imam Ibn Al-Qayyim Al-Jawziyyah rahimahullah left behind a multitude of works which have influenced scholars and laymen since his time to understand Islamic spirituality with approaches rigidly derived from the Quran and the Sunnah as reflected in the approaches of earlier exemplary role models.

In this two day course, many of Ibn Al-Qayyim’s core teachings which he held as fundamental in seeking nearness with Allah, will be examined. Students will insha-Allah, derive inner tranquillity, greater clarity concerning the approach the Prophet’s Sunnah encourages, with a sense of determination to find themselves rectified where Allah wants them to be.

At the course, you will learn:

* Principles and nourishment from Allah’s Names in Al-Fatihah
* Spiritual Stations: Stations of the Wayfarer. Awakening, Repentance, Determination
* Being impoverished (al-Faqr) and witnessing Allah’s Perfect Affluence (al-Ghinaa)
* Defects in understanding destiny. Tragedies, people, the world, and religion
* Preparing for The journey to the Hereafter: The foundation of all beneficial states
* Ranks of prayer and worship: perfecting the prayer inwardly.
* Patience, Contentment and Gratitude
* Dua, Remembrance and Salah upon the Prophet: aiming for a rewarding destiny
* The Seerah and Spiritual Jihad of the Soul
* Approach to Allah’s book: Where learning begins and doesn’t End
* The two Migrations
* What next

This course will be delivered in allowing for states of reflection and deep realisations, shaping the individual to take account for their journey to Allah and to begin a new return. The group will rebuild states of faith in their heart and states of compassion for others in the course and people at large.

Who is this course for?

* Every Muslim trying to cleanse his soul and attain inner peace.
* Teachers who would like to know how to instill in their students strong principles of spiritual cleansing.
* Muslims who want to have a deep insight into understanding the spiritual dimension of Islam.
* Research students who require deep analysis of the basis of Islamic Spirituality its basis in the texts of the Quran and Sunnah.
* University students or High school seniors involved in calling to this religion.
* New Muslims who want to understand their Deen and come closer to Allah.

What will you come out with at the end of the course?

* A binder complete with notes on the topics of the course.
* Practical understanding of how to cleanse your soul and develop your emaan and love for Allah and His Messenger.
* Understanding of the things that take a person away from the rememberance of Allah and means to purifying it.
* Motivation for applying the practical steps to maintain a pure heart and cultivate emaan and ihsaan.

Course materials

When you sign up for a course, at the first session, you will be given a binder full of notes and important reading regarding the topic. You will be able to take down notes directly in the folder - this will stay with you for your future reference. In addition, the online facility will have extra points for reading and analysis including sample tests to check your understanding.


Course particulars


Faculty: Tarbiyyah
Type: Core topic
Credits: 3
Duration of Course: 18 hours which includes 4 instructor led sessions of 4 hours each + 2 hours of online tasks


Timings


Please check the enrolment page for course timings and venue in your city.

* Don't be afraid of the hours. AlKauthar Institute seminars are not long lectures upon lectures hours on end. There will be many different and new ways we are imparting knowledge to ensure we make it interactive, interesting, exciting and thought provoking.
* Times include a 2 hour break in the early afternoon
* There will be plenty of refresher breaks in between hours to ensure student attention is maximised

We only have limited seats at each seminar. So to ensure you don't miss out we encourage you to enrol as soon as possible to confirm your seat.

Why Enrol?

Knowledge is power. It increases when you give it. It is needed by Kings and beggars alike. It eases the path to paradise. We are constantly reminded in the Qur’an and Sunnah of the importance of gaining Islamic knowledge so as to apply it in our lives. At AlKauthar Institute we have attempted to make this path as easy as possible for a Muslim, but in the end it will require your own individual commitment, dedication and hardwork to gain the pleasure of Allah.



Remember:

* The benefits you receive for the fee you pay for these courses will far out weigh the benefits you will receive from the payment of any other course such as university fees, professional membership fees, conference fees amongst many others.
* Practicality is always emphasised. You will learn so much in such little time and in such a manner that will ensure that you will be able to impart that knowledge straight away. Come and experience the AlKauthar Method and the world's first Case based islamic learning.
* Give your islamic education solid direction. One course at a time you will edge closer to a diploma, degree and honours.
* Instructors who will provide engaging and enjoyable university level lessons in a professional manner at ideal venues complimenting our technology focused teaching style. Our instructors also have plenty of experience dealing with Muslim affairs in the West.
* Our student advisors and online student centre, most notably the e-learn facility will be pioneering the way in the delivery of Islamic education. This is combined with the support of an online community consisting of your instructors and your fellow students from around Australia and the world.

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