Shaykh Riad Saloojee in Canada
Assalaamu’alaykum everyone,
Shaykh Riad is currently in Canada. Here is his khutba from today:
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/ftn67fZq9uVCn3BG/?mibextid=qi2Omg
BarakAllaho fikum.
Assalaamu’alaykum everyone,
Shaykh Riad is currently in Canada. Here is his khutba from today:
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/ftn67fZq9uVCn3BG/?mibextid=qi2Omg
BarakAllaho fikum.
Dr. Amir Abdelzaher in Houston
Assalaamu’alaykum everyone,
Dr. Amir is currently in Houston, Texas.
Here is his lecture from yesterday:
https://www.youtube.com/live/QWpEhfxQp6E
BarakAllaho fikum.
Assalaamu’alaykum everyone,
Dr. Amir is currently in Houston, Texas.
Here is his lecture from yesterday:
https://www.youtube.com/live/QWpEhfxQp6E
BarakAllaho fikum.
Dr. Amir Abdelzaher in Houston (2)
Assalaamu’alaykum everyone,
Dr. Amir was recently in Houston, Texas.
Here is his khutba from last week:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hozLWUbZUjg
BarakAllaho fikum.
Assalaamu’alaykum everyone,
Dr. Amir was recently in Houston, Texas.
Here is his khutba from last week:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hozLWUbZUjg
BarakAllaho fikum.
*REGISTRATION CLOSING SOON*
Assalaamu’alaykum,
We pray that you are all well, by Allah’s grace.
Registration for the Suhba Essentials program will be closing on Friday, October 4th, 2024.
Register @ https://www.almadina.org/suhba-essentials
Barak Allahu fikum.
May Allah bless you.
Assalaamu’alaykum,
We pray that you are all well, by Allah’s grace.
Registration for the Suhba Essentials program will be closing on Friday, October 4th, 2024.
Register @ https://www.almadina.org/suhba-essentials
Barak Allahu fikum.
May Allah bless you.
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Barak Allahu fikum.
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Assalaamu’alaykum,
We pray that you are all well, by Allah’s grace.
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Barak Allahu fikum.
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Book Release - Digital Deceptions
Assalaamu’alaykum everyone,
We pray that you are well, by Allah’s grace.
Today, digital applications are ubiquitous. Have we stopped to ask what are the benefits and harms of these devices? As we spend more and more time on our screens, what does this mean for us spiritually, psychologically, socially and even physically? Knowing the answers to these questions can help us make better choices.
Dr. Amir Abdelzaher, the Head of Academics at the Suhba Seminary, has recently co-authored a work on smart digital choices in our modern times.
The text can be purchased here: https://www.sagetreefoundation.org/store/p/digital-deceptions-islamic-perspective-on-navigating-the-digital-age
BarakAllaho fikum.
Assalaamu’alaykum everyone,
We pray that you are well, by Allah’s grace.
Today, digital applications are ubiquitous. Have we stopped to ask what are the benefits and harms of these devices? As we spend more and more time on our screens, what does this mean for us spiritually, psychologically, socially and even physically? Knowing the answers to these questions can help us make better choices.
Dr. Amir Abdelzaher, the Head of Academics at the Suhba Seminary, has recently co-authored a work on smart digital choices in our modern times.
The text can be purchased here: https://www.sagetreefoundation.org/store/p/digital-deceptions-islamic-perspective-on-navigating-the-digital-age
BarakAllaho fikum.
Class 1 - Tazkiya - Suhba Essentials (2024/25)
This is the first of five classes in the first module of the Suhba Essentials Program (2024-25).
This course introduces the Science of the Purification of the Self (Tazkiyat al-Nafs). It covers why purification of the self is essential to seeking the Divine, its place within Islam, select core principles of the science and a practical emphasis on the means to the self’s purification.
This class is taught by Shaykh Riad Saloojee.
You can watch the video here.
For more information, please see: https://www.almadina.org/suhba-essentials
This is the first of five classes in the first module of the Suhba Essentials Program (2024-25).
This course introduces the Science of the Purification of the Self (Tazkiyat al-Nafs). It covers why purification of the self is essential to seeking the Divine, its place within Islam, select core principles of the science and a practical emphasis on the means to the self’s purification.
This class is taught by Shaykh Riad Saloojee.
You can watch the video here.
For more information, please see: https://www.almadina.org/suhba-essentials
GRACE OF CALAMITY
Finding Serenity in Challenge
Life is difficult. We all know this fact and we expect that the next test is around the corner. Yet, we often interact with tribulation in ways that are unhealthy and even extreme.
What are the wisdoms behind hardship? Its spiritual secrets? Its hidden paths to Divine nearness and the realization of our deepest potential? This seminar addresses these questions and more.
Join Shaykh Riad Saloojee from Al-Madina’s Suhba Seminary in this four-part video series to explore the grace of calamity…
Watch the first episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfylZLEnMJc
Barak Allahu fikum.
Finding Serenity in Challenge
Life is difficult. We all know this fact and we expect that the next test is around the corner. Yet, we often interact with tribulation in ways that are unhealthy and even extreme.
What are the wisdoms behind hardship? Its spiritual secrets? Its hidden paths to Divine nearness and the realization of our deepest potential? This seminar addresses these questions and more.
Join Shaykh Riad Saloojee from Al-Madina’s Suhba Seminary in this four-part video series to explore the grace of calamity…
Watch the first episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfylZLEnMJc
Barak Allahu fikum.
Message from Shaykh Riad about our upcoming Applied Learning Seminar on Digital Deceptions
Assalamu’alaykum all.
I pray that you are well, by Allah’s grace.
The digital world is a suhba more powerful than the real world. And most of us are enslaved to it in ways that range from destructive to non-beneficial. As our teachers inform us, it is probably the greatest challenge to the seeker of the Divine in today’s age.
How do we protect ourselves, our children and loved ones from its harmful pull and power; and how do we use it in a way that secures our noble freedom and happiness?
This Applied Learning Seminar (ALS) will address these questions and more. It may very well be the most important practical ‘ilm (sacred knowledge) you learn this year. I strongly encourage you and your children to attend. Please also invite others.
BarakAllaho fikum!
Assalamu’alaykum all.
I pray that you are well, by Allah’s grace.
The digital world is a suhba more powerful than the real world. And most of us are enslaved to it in ways that range from destructive to non-beneficial. As our teachers inform us, it is probably the greatest challenge to the seeker of the Divine in today’s age.
How do we protect ourselves, our children and loved ones from its harmful pull and power; and how do we use it in a way that secures our noble freedom and happiness?
This Applied Learning Seminar (ALS) will address these questions and more. It may very well be the most important practical ‘ilm (sacred knowledge) you learn this year. I strongly encourage you and your children to attend. Please also invite others.
BarakAllaho fikum!
Digital Deceptions: Uncovering Harms & Practical Solutions
TEACHER: Dr. Amir Abdelzaher
DATE: Sat, December 14
TIME: 5:30 am to 9:30 am, EST/NY-time
ONLINE REGISTRATION
To attend the live seminar online, please register here to receive Zoom webinar details:
https://almadina-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OjsCyuHyQJWft0Vg-jAbhg
Please share widely.
Barak Allahu fikum.
TEACHER: Dr. Amir Abdelzaher
DATE: Sat, December 14
TIME: 5:30 am to 9:30 am, EST/NY-time
ONLINE REGISTRATION
To attend the live seminar online, please register here to receive Zoom webinar details:
https://almadina-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OjsCyuHyQJWft0Vg-jAbhg
Please share widely.
Barak Allahu fikum.
AL-MADINA SUHBA SEMINARY: APPLIED LEARNING SEMINAR — ENGINEERING AUTOMATONS
Al-Madina Suhba Seminary presents this year's fourth seminar from its Applied Learning Seminars (ALS) series -
ENGINEERING AUTOMATONS - Propaganda in Modern Society
We are inundated with obvious and subtle messages by those who seek to shape our ideas, attitudes and choices. With the advent of modern public relations, how free are we? How much of us has been engineered? This course exposes the intents and methods of modern propaganda and sharpens our minds to be on guard.
TEACHER: Ustadh Naeem Saloojee
Ustadh Naeem has been studying the Islamic Sciences with Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui for two decades. He is currently a teacher at AlMadina’s Suhba Seminary. Previously, he was the CEO of a start-up company in artificial intelligence, and before that, the Director of Operations for a successful national Islamic advocacy organization.
DATE: Saturday, January 11
TIME: 6:00 am to 10:00 am, EST/NY-time
ONLINE REGISTRATION
To attend the live seminar online, please register here to receive Zoom webinar details:
https://almadina-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QmDhaNvyRoiTlj5Dg33q0Q
Barak Allahu fikum.
- Suhba Seminary Admin
Al-Madina Suhba Seminary presents this year's fourth seminar from its Applied Learning Seminars (ALS) series -
ENGINEERING AUTOMATONS - Propaganda in Modern Society
We are inundated with obvious and subtle messages by those who seek to shape our ideas, attitudes and choices. With the advent of modern public relations, how free are we? How much of us has been engineered? This course exposes the intents and methods of modern propaganda and sharpens our minds to be on guard.
TEACHER: Ustadh Naeem Saloojee
Ustadh Naeem has been studying the Islamic Sciences with Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui for two decades. He is currently a teacher at AlMadina’s Suhba Seminary. Previously, he was the CEO of a start-up company in artificial intelligence, and before that, the Director of Operations for a successful national Islamic advocacy organization.
DATE: Saturday, January 11
TIME: 6:00 am to 10:00 am, EST/NY-time
ONLINE REGISTRATION
To attend the live seminar online, please register here to receive Zoom webinar details:
https://almadina-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QmDhaNvyRoiTlj5Dg33q0Q
Barak Allahu fikum.
- Suhba Seminary Admin
Digital Deceptions: Uncovering Harms & Practical Solutions
The digital world is a suhba (companionship) more powerful than the real world. And most of us are enslaved to it in ways that range from destructive to non-beneficial. As our teachers inform us, it is probably the greatest challenge to the seeker of the Divine in today’s age.
How do we protect ourselves, our children and loved ones from its harmful pull and power; and how do we use it in a way that secures our noble freedom and happiness?
This Applied Learning Seminar (ALS) will address these questions and more. It may very well be the most important practical ‘ilm (sacred knowledge) you learn this year.
Watch the first of four sessions here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23iNI2S64Pc
TEACHER: Dr. Amir Abdelzaher.
Dr. Amir Abdelzaher is the Head of Academics at the Suhba Seminary.
Barak Allahu fikum.
The digital world is a suhba (companionship) more powerful than the real world. And most of us are enslaved to it in ways that range from destructive to non-beneficial. As our teachers inform us, it is probably the greatest challenge to the seeker of the Divine in today’s age.
How do we protect ourselves, our children and loved ones from its harmful pull and power; and how do we use it in a way that secures our noble freedom and happiness?
This Applied Learning Seminar (ALS) will address these questions and more. It may very well be the most important practical ‘ilm (sacred knowledge) you learn this year.
Watch the first of four sessions here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23iNI2S64Pc
TEACHER: Dr. Amir Abdelzaher.
Dr. Amir Abdelzaher is the Head of Academics at the Suhba Seminary.
Barak Allahu fikum.
Suhba Seminary
AL-MADINA SUHBA SEMINARY: APPLIED LEARNING SEMINAR — ENGINEERING AUTOMATONS Al-Madina Suhba Seminary presents this year's fourth seminar from its Applied Learning Seminars (ALS) series - ENGINEERING AUTOMATONS - Propaganda in Modern Society We are inundated…
15-MINUTE REMINDER -> ALS on Engineering Automatons
Al-Madina Suhba Seminary presents a Ramadan transformation course -
RAMADAN RECHARGE - A Journey to Prepare Heart & Soul
Ramadan is more than a month — it is a journey of transformation, a divine invitation to renew our relationship with Allah, refine our hearts, and recharge our souls. To help us prepare for this sacred time and stay connected throughout Ramadan, we are pleased to introduce Ramadan Recharge — a series of four gatherings designed to deepen our understanding, awaken our spiritual resolve, and bring our hearts closer to the Quran.
LAUNCH CLASS DATE:
Saturday, February 8th, 2025
TIME:
9:00am to 10:30am, EST/NY-time
ONLINE REGISTRATION
To attend the live seminar online, please register here to receive Zoom webinar details:
https://almadina-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QTapmNBxS0-3Qt0CC00_tA#/registration
For additional class information, live online attendance details and locations, please see: https://suhbaseminary.com/news/ramadan-recharge
- Suhba Seminary Admin
RAMADAN RECHARGE - A Journey to Prepare Heart & Soul
Ramadan is more than a month — it is a journey of transformation, a divine invitation to renew our relationship with Allah, refine our hearts, and recharge our souls. To help us prepare for this sacred time and stay connected throughout Ramadan, we are pleased to introduce Ramadan Recharge — a series of four gatherings designed to deepen our understanding, awaken our spiritual resolve, and bring our hearts closer to the Quran.
LAUNCH CLASS DATE:
Saturday, February 8th, 2025
TIME:
9:00am to 10:30am, EST/NY-time
ONLINE REGISTRATION
To attend the live seminar online, please register here to receive Zoom webinar details:
https://almadina-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QTapmNBxS0-3Qt0CC00_tA#/registration
For additional class information, live online attendance details and locations, please see: https://suhbaseminary.com/news/ramadan-recharge
- Suhba Seminary Admin
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Al-Madina Suhba Seminary presents a Ramadan transformation course - RAMADAN RECHARGE - A Journey to Prepare Heart & Soul Ramadan is more than a month — it is a journey of transformation, a divine invitation to renew our relationship with Allah, refine our…
For those that missed this session, you can listen to it and join in the program by clicking here:
https://suhbaseminary.com/news/ramadan-recharge
- Suhba Seminary Admin
https://suhbaseminary.com/news/ramadan-recharge
- Suhba Seminary Admin
Suhba Seminary
Ramadan Recharge - Suhba Seminary
Join the Suhba Seminary in a Ramadan transformation course!
The 15th Night of Sha’ban: A Clean Cup
In the lead-up to Ramadan is gift upon gift.
First, the sacrosanct month of Rajab to begin my sacred preparation.
Next, Sha‘ban, to familiarize myself with the friend of fasting. There was no month more beloved to the Messenger ﷺ to fast, other than Ramadan, than Sha’ban.
Now, another gift: The night of the 15th of Sha‘ban.
In their study of all of the texts on this subject, expert scholars from across all four schools of law affirm that the night of the 15th is special and blessed.
Imam al-Nawawi, for example, states: It is a blessed night, and it is recommended to be in abundant supplication (du’a), seeking forgiveness (istighfar) and worship.
Of its many virtues: Allah forgives a multitude of his servants except those who are polytheists; harbour grudges, hatred and animosity; sever family ties; and are hurtful to their parents – among others.
One beautiful text relates that Allah draws close to us on this night and says: “...Is there one that seeks forgiveness from Me, that I may forgive him? Is there one that seeks provision from Me, that I may grant him provision? Is there one who is undergoing trial, that I may grant him relief? And He continues to ask, “Is there...? Is there...?” until dawn.
How can I take the most advantage of this blessed night?
First. I must recognize from the theme of the texts that evil character (akhlaq) in my interpersonal relationships is a barrier that bars me from Divine grace on this night.
Second. I must critique myself. Have my relationships with others been poisoned by the diseases of hate, jealousy, rancour, grudges, spite, anger, and severing familial ties?
Third. I must mend my relationships by forgiving, reaching out and re-connecting – especially with those nearest and dearest to me.
Fourth. I must expose myself to the Divine breezes of Allah’s Loving-Mercy on this night through seeking forgiveness (istighfar), reciting the Qur’an, praying at night (qiyam al-layl), Divine remembrance (dhikr) and supplication (du’a).
Our early, pious predecessors would ‘give life’ to this night by spending it in worship. Giving life to at least part of this night will, by Allah’s grace, give life to my Ramadan to come.
Let me enter into Ramadan’s sacred space with my heart a clean cup, pure, empty, a crystal chalice, ready to receive every Divine favour. And with Allah is all success
Al-Madina Suhba Seminary
https://www.almadina.org/suhba/home
In the lead-up to Ramadan is gift upon gift.
First, the sacrosanct month of Rajab to begin my sacred preparation.
Next, Sha‘ban, to familiarize myself with the friend of fasting. There was no month more beloved to the Messenger ﷺ to fast, other than Ramadan, than Sha’ban.
Now, another gift: The night of the 15th of Sha‘ban.
In their study of all of the texts on this subject, expert scholars from across all four schools of law affirm that the night of the 15th is special and blessed.
Imam al-Nawawi, for example, states: It is a blessed night, and it is recommended to be in abundant supplication (du’a), seeking forgiveness (istighfar) and worship.
Of its many virtues: Allah forgives a multitude of his servants except those who are polytheists; harbour grudges, hatred and animosity; sever family ties; and are hurtful to their parents – among others.
One beautiful text relates that Allah draws close to us on this night and says: “...Is there one that seeks forgiveness from Me, that I may forgive him? Is there one that seeks provision from Me, that I may grant him provision? Is there one who is undergoing trial, that I may grant him relief? And He continues to ask, “Is there...? Is there...?” until dawn.
How can I take the most advantage of this blessed night?
First. I must recognize from the theme of the texts that evil character (akhlaq) in my interpersonal relationships is a barrier that bars me from Divine grace on this night.
Second. I must critique myself. Have my relationships with others been poisoned by the diseases of hate, jealousy, rancour, grudges, spite, anger, and severing familial ties?
Third. I must mend my relationships by forgiving, reaching out and re-connecting – especially with those nearest and dearest to me.
Fourth. I must expose myself to the Divine breezes of Allah’s Loving-Mercy on this night through seeking forgiveness (istighfar), reciting the Qur’an, praying at night (qiyam al-layl), Divine remembrance (dhikr) and supplication (du’a).
Our early, pious predecessors would ‘give life’ to this night by spending it in worship. Giving life to at least part of this night will, by Allah’s grace, give life to my Ramadan to come.
Let me enter into Ramadan’s sacred space with my heart a clean cup, pure, empty, a crystal chalice, ready to receive every Divine favour. And with Allah is all success
Al-Madina Suhba Seminary
https://www.almadina.org/suhba/home
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SUHBA SEMINARY IN TEXAS
Assalaamu’alaykum,
We pray that you are well.
Dr. Amir Abdelzaher will be in Houston and College Station, Texas, in early May. Please join us at these open events. Dr. Amir would especially love to meet you and your families in the Suhba Meetup event.
Friday, May 2, 2025
1:30 pm Jummah @ Islamic Community of Bryan - College Station
8:30 pm Digital Deceptions Seminar @ Islamic Community of Bryan - College Station
Saturday, May 3, 2025
6:00 am: Morning Walk: Remembrance & Reflections @ Islamic Community of Bryan - College Station
11-1:00 PM: Family life amidst a Digital world @ ISGH Masjid Hamza - Mission Bend Islamic Center · 6233 Tres Lagunas Dr, Houston, TX 77083, United States
6:30 pm: Suhba Seminary meetup @ Masjid Aqsa - Katy, TX
8:30 pm Digital Deceptions Seminar @ Masjid Aqsa - Katy, TX
Assalaamu’alaykum,
We pray that you are well.
Dr. Amir Abdelzaher will be in Houston and College Station, Texas, in early May. Please join us at these open events. Dr. Amir would especially love to meet you and your families in the Suhba Meetup event.
Friday, May 2, 2025
1:30 pm Jummah @ Islamic Community of Bryan - College Station
8:30 pm Digital Deceptions Seminar @ Islamic Community of Bryan - College Station
Saturday, May 3, 2025
6:00 am: Morning Walk: Remembrance & Reflections @ Islamic Community of Bryan - College Station
11-1:00 PM: Family life amidst a Digital world @ ISGH Masjid Hamza - Mission Bend Islamic Center · 6233 Tres Lagunas Dr, Houston, TX 77083, United States
6:30 pm: Suhba Seminary meetup @ Masjid Aqsa - Katy, TX
8:30 pm Digital Deceptions Seminar @ Masjid Aqsa - Katy, TX
Sunday, May 4, 2025
5:30 pm: Interactive Youth Seminar-The Pursuit of Happiness in a Digital World @ Muslim American Society - Katy Center
Katy, TX
8:30 PM: A Union of Souls: Marriage Essentials @ Muslim American Society - Katy Center
Katy, TX
Barak Allahu fikum!
5:30 pm: Interactive Youth Seminar-The Pursuit of Happiness in a Digital World @ Muslim American Society - Katy Center
Katy, TX
8:30 PM: A Union of Souls: Marriage Essentials @ Muslim American Society - Katy Center
Katy, TX
Barak Allahu fikum!