إِنَّ اللَّهَ لَا يَسْتَحْيِي أَن يَضْرِبَ مَثَلًا مَّا بَعُوضَةً فَمَا فَوْقَهَا
“Indeed, Allah is not timid to present an example – that of a mosquito or what is smaller than it…” [2: 26]
Study the paragons and similitudes put forth by Allah in the Qur’an. This is a popular 4-week course based on Ibn al-Qayyim’s amazing work, ‘Al-Amthal fil-Qur’an’, where we will unearth some key parables and examples in the Qur’an, discover central themes and messages, imagery and metaphors, as well as the particulars and beauties of language.
Why is nature so central to the parables? Have you ever wondered if a parable contained more meaning than was apparent to you? How are they linked to a common Qur’anic concept? Delve into this eye-opening science and develop your understanding and contemplation of Qur’an.
Course Details:
Dates: Every Tuesday and Wednesday
From 9th May – 31st May 2023
Time: 8:30pm – 9:30pm GMT (London time)
Online course for ladies only.
Register here: https://www.fajr-literary.com/?product=valleys-and-rainfalls-part-1
Outcome of the course
By the end of the course, you will:
- Discover the various parables and metaphors within the Qur’an
- How they are linked to the world of Tawhid and Oneness of Allah
- Study the language of verses and how meanings emerge from different words
- Look at how verses connect with each other – backed by prophetic narrations
- Practice the art of contemplation
- A look at proverbs and parables around the world (exercises)
- Gems from statements of the Sahabah and scholars in Islam
- What the parables teach us in our lives
- Interactive sessions with discussions and sharing gems
- And much more…
“Contemplation is something that is recommended and emphasized. This course takes you on a scenic tour as you explore some of the parables mentioned in the Qur’an. Ibn al-Qayyim decodes some of the parables so as to facilitate a deeper understanding and reflection, and sis Farhia capably guides you on the tour, helping you make the connections and makes the experience and reflections more palpable. If you have ever wondered how to reflect on the signs around you, or what the deeper meanings of the parables are, this course will, in sha Allah, change how you perceive rain, barren land, and even spiders webs!”
“This course really helped to open my eyes to just how vast the study of the Qur’aan can be. The topic is quite a unique one which I have not really come across as being covered elsewhere, and maa shaa Allaah the course provided a fresh perspective to reflecting on the Qur’aan. It definitely left me feeling like we had only covered a tip of the iceberg on the links within the Qur’aan. It also left me with great admiration and inspiration to consider the deep knowledge the great scholars of this Ummah had of the Qur’an, spending such time pondering over the intricacies of the Glorious Book. In shaa Allah I await the next instalment in the series with great anticipation!”
