PAST SHORT COURSES

2023 – (T1) The Lives of Man and The Hikam; (T2) Road to Ramdan; (T3) Remembrance

2023 | 2024

Every term, CEI hosts an eight week short course in central London on a variety of topics and themes.

See below for the Short Courses facilitated during this academic year.

TERM 1

Details for London Short Course term 1.

THE LIVES OF MAN AND THE HIKAM

THE LIVES OF MAN AND HIKAM

An exciting seven week short course that explored two very powerful texts: The Lives of Man by Imam al-Haddad and The Hikam (The Aphorism) of Ibn Atā’illah.

During this course, we explored the author Imam al-Haddad and some of his distinguishing devotional characteristics, this was then followed by a detailed exposition of the five lives mentioned in his book; The Lives of Man.

Additionally, we explored a number themes from the works; The Hikam (The Aphorism) by Ibn Atā’illah which comprises of 264 aphorisms, which are succinct statements that speak on the spiritual conversations routinely faced by believers in desiring to witness the unicity of God.

TERM 2

Details for London Short Course term 2.

ROAD TO RAMADAN

ROAD TO RAMADAN

“O Allah, make the months of Rajab and Sha’ban blessed for us, and let us reach the month of Ramadan”

In these Eight sessions we discussed some of the spiritual and physical benefits of fasting during Ramadan

TERM 3

Details for London Short Course term 3.

Sura al-Qamar

Sura al-Qamar (The Moon) is a Meccan sura and takes its name from the mention of the moon in the first verse.

The following refrain verse is repeated many times in this sura:

وَلَقَدْ يَسَّرْنَا ٱلْقُرْءَانَ لِلذِّكْرِ فَهَلْ مِن مُّدَّكِرٍۢ

We have made it easy to learn lessons from the Qur’an: will anyone take heed?

The Book of Delusion

In Ghazali’s Ihyā’ ‘Ulum al-Din ‘Revival of the Religious Sciences’

One recurring theme in Surah al-Qamar is the concept of “warnings” and the consequences of not paying attention to them. The Qur’an asserts that when humanity fails to recognize and connect with the clear and numerous signs of God’s Oneness, we become deluded and misguided as we prioritize the material world over pursuing to become sincere servants of God.

KIDS ACADEMY:

Registration for term 1 beginning on 5th October 2024 in Hazelwick School is open. Click on Kids’ Academy for full details and to register, including ticketing options for siblings.

OPEN HOUSE: 20.09.24

Join us for an extra special evening showcasing our journey so far, our teachers, courses and programmes and reflections from current students followed by food. Register for free by clicking on register. Limited spaces.

Q-CLUB:

We are excited to announce that we will cover a new Sura Joseph (Q. 12) at our new venue Waterstones in Central London this academic year 2024/25. First Q-Club of term 1 will be on 17 September 2024. Click on Q-Club for details.

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