Retracing the Footsteps of the Righteous
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Two 5 week courses ​1. Going through lives of the Sahaba (Companions of the Prophet Muhammad). ​2. A look at five great Islamic Luminaries that were influential in spreading the teachings of Islam. Taught by Shaykh Waseem Ahmed. Starting Monday 23rd January 2017 between 7:00pm and 8:55pm. Manchester Communication Academy (M40 8NT). £25 for both (reduced from £30). ​ Register and secure your place!
Course overview
The Companions
The word 'Sahaba' translates to Companions (male and female), the Companions of The Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him. There is a colossal amount of reports about the lives and times of the Sahaba. They are the best of people after the Prophets, therefore it is incumbent we look into their lives and explore further details of their struggles.
In their actions we find the perfect example and guidance for Muslims today. They sacrificed their lives and wealth for the sake of Islam and succeeded in assisting Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, spread the message of Islam and echo its teachings across the globe.
Learning about the Sahaba is a means of becoming altruistic and generous by witnessing their massive sacrifices. As we go through lives of these great individuals we will be inspired to emulate them and their immense efforts in serving others and improving ourselves as servants of Allah.
Luminaries of Islam
As a follow on from The Sahaba we will be looking into the lifetimes of great men and women of Islam over the centuries. This will include a mix of scholars, leaders, spiritual masters, scientists and activists.
Our rich tradition of Islamic History has brought to us many great individuals that led their field and Muslims to success and tremendous achievements. However, today, we find ourselves cut off from this narrative, clueless and somewhat stumped regarding our own history and legacy as Muslims.
As the great Malcolm X once said: "History is a people's memory, and without a memory, man is demoted to the lower animals." It truly behoves us to take look back into a tradition that brought the most benefit to mankind, a tradition that was built upon mercy and philanthropy.
We will be touching upon the lives of individuals by highlighting their achievements and their journey of dedication and sacrifice they. It is hoped that this will lead us to be inspired and follow suit in our societies.
Individuals Covered
Sahaba
Islamic Luminaries
Learning outcomes
The course will introduce students to the life and character of many blessed individuals retracing their footsteps through history that helped shape the Islamic world as we know it today.
On completion of the course, students will be able to demonstrate a bettter understanding and familiarity with these individuals, and the important role they played and how it has impacted us as Muslims. They will be able to understand the significance of following in their footsteps, and the need for this in the contemporary world.
The Companions
The word 'Sahaba' translates to Companions (male and female), the Companions of The Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him. There is a colossal amount of reports about the lives and times of the Sahaba. They are the best of people after the Prophets, therefore it is incumbent we look into their lives and explore further details of their struggles.
In their actions we find the perfect example and guidance for Muslims today. They sacrificed their lives and wealth for the sake of Islam and succeeded in assisting Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, spread the message of Islam and echo its teachings across the globe.
Learning about the Sahaba is a means of becoming altruistic and generous by witnessing their massive sacrifices. As we go through lives of these great individuals we will be inspired to emulate them and their immense efforts in serving others and improving ourselves as servants of Allah.
Luminaries of Islam
As a follow on from The Sahaba we will be looking into the lifetimes of great men and women of Islam over the centuries. This will include a mix of scholars, leaders, spiritual masters, scientists and activists.
Our rich tradition of Islamic History has brought to us many great individuals that led their field and Muslims to success and tremendous achievements. However, today, we find ourselves cut off from this narrative, clueless and somewhat stumped regarding our own history and legacy as Muslims.
As the great Malcolm X once said: "History is a people's memory, and without a memory, man is demoted to the lower animals." It truly behoves us to take look back into a tradition that brought the most benefit to mankind, a tradition that was built upon mercy and philanthropy.
We will be touching upon the lives of individuals by highlighting their achievements and their journey of dedication and sacrifice they. It is hoped that this will lead us to be inspired and follow suit in our societies.
Individuals Covered
Sahaba
- Abu Bakr as-Siddiq
- Umar bin al-Khattab
- Khadija bint Khuwaylid
- Aisha bint Abu Bakr
- Fatima Al-Zahra
Islamic Luminaries
- Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal
- Baha’udeen Naqshband
- Salahuddin Ayyubi
- Fatima Fihriyya
- Rabia Adawiyya
Learning outcomes
The course will introduce students to the life and character of many blessed individuals retracing their footsteps through history that helped shape the Islamic world as we know it today.
On completion of the course, students will be able to demonstrate a bettter understanding and familiarity with these individuals, and the important role they played and how it has impacted us as Muslims. They will be able to understand the significance of following in their footsteps, and the need for this in the contemporary world.
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Shaykh Waseem Ahmed
Manchester Shaykh Waseem is originally from Sheffield and currently resides in Manchester where he is the chairperson for ISNAD Institute and Director of the community initiative, Guidance Hub. He spent 7 years in Damascus, Syria, privately studying Theology, Jurisprudence, Legal Theory, Rhetoric, Logic and other disciplines with leading scholars including Shaykh Adnan Darwish and the late Shaykh Rashad Al-Shams. He also studied various branches of Arabic linguistics at Abu Nur Institute and specialised in Hanafi Legal Reasoning under Shaykh Mazin Bakir. In 2008, alongside his private studies, he was accepted onto the accelerated programme at Dawli Institute for Arabic and Islamic Sciences, in Damascus, which he completed in 2012. |
Course and Location Information
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Location
Address Manchester Communication Academy, 2 Silchester Drive, M40 8NT Getting Here The Academy is easily accessible from the motorway and the metro-link there is a tram stop within a few minutes walk (Monsall Stop) Parking There is a free car park available at the venue, if the spaces are full there is also free parking on the surrounding streets. You will need to use the side entrance to the Manchester Communication Academy, "The Sports Entrance" |
Start Date & Time
Date: Monday 23rd January 2017 (5 week course) Time: 7:00pm to 8:55pm Weekly Schedule 7.00pm - Session one - Stories of the Sahaba 7:50pm - Break (refreshments served) 8.05pm - Session two - Stories of Islamic Luminaries 8.55pm - End of class Teacher Shaykh Waseem Ahmed Student Resources Course notes will be provided, and students will have access to online recordings. |