'Were all books of Islam to be lost, and only the Ihya Ulum al Din remain, it would suffice by itself to revive the religion.' This statement, made by many of the leading Ulama of the past, attests to the unique status of the Ihya in world history.
In this course, Shaykh Asim Yusuf covers one of the longer books of the Ihya, Kitab al-Halal Wa al-Haram, Book 14 (Part 1). It deals with a number of important topics, including how to deal with the doubtful, the degrees of precaution, and navigating an imperfect (and sometimes corrupt) political and social establishment.
The Ihya of Imam Hujjat al-Islam Abu Hamid al-Ghazali is unquestionably one of the most important and influential works ever composed. Comprising forty books on the outward and inward aspects of Islam, it traces Ghazali's Ilm Tariq al-Akhira (the knowledge needed for the journey to the life eternal).
Shaykh Dr Asim Yusuf is recognised as an expert in Ghazali and Islamic spirituality and philosophy. Over the past few years, he has been working his way through the Ihya in one of the only full recitations and teaching of the text being undertaken anywhere in the world.
In addition to the recitation and translation of the Ihya, he provides both valuable commentary that keeps the work relevant to the contemporary world, but also uncovers the deep philosophy that underpins the work in terms of Ghazali's 'higher theology' and how this has been understood and transmitted by mystics and philosophers through the ages.
The Shaykh will analyse the words and wisdom of the Imam, seeking to draw out the eternal principles and contextualising his teachings so as to maximise the benefit for the students.
The Course comprises of recorded lessons.
Ihya Book 14 Overview Mindmap
FREE PREVIEW17.1A: Ghazali's Aim in the Ihya
FREE PREVIEW17.1B: The Opening Flourish: Man, Desire, Satan and Provision
17.1C: Reflections on the Opening Flourish
17.2A - Reflections on the Opening Hamd
17.2B - The Khutba al-Kitab
17.3A - An Overview of Book 14
17.3B - The Blessings of Seeking the Halal
17.3C - Spiritual Entropy and Religious Sciences
17.4A - Abu Talib al-Makki and HIs Qut al Qulub
17.4B - The Early Muslims and Scrupulousness
17.4C: Questions and Answers
17.5A - The Hadith on the Removal of Knowledge
17.5B - Categories of the Haram-in-essence
17.5C - Impurities and Intoxicants
From what age is this course suitable?
The classes are ideally aimed at anyone from 16 years of age and up.
How are the lessons taught?
The course is available as recorded lessons which you may access through the student portal once you enrol.
How long do I have access to the course material?
The course material can be accessed for a total of 2 years from the date of enrolment.
Are there any assessments?
No.
Do I need to buy the text?
We would recommend you have a copy of the book in order to study the material properly.
What is the cost of the Course?
£80 per student
I live overseas, can I still enrol for this course?
Yes, the course is available as recorded lessons and can be accessed by students living anywhere in the world. All you need is a smart device (mobile phone, laptop etc) and the internet.
Is there a fee concession for overseas students who have poor exchange rates making the course too expensive?
Please email us on [email protected] for further assistance.
Can I share the course material with others?
The course is for the enrolled student only. If you have other family or friends interested in the course, please refer them to our website to enrol. Please see our discount incentive scheme below.
Do you offer discount incentives scheme for referrals to the course?
Yes we do. Just refer your family/friends to our website and let us know their names by emailing us. For every successful enrolment, you will be given 15% off any course, current and future.
If I have any questions, can I contact the teacher?
You can email your study related questions to [email protected]
If you have an admin query, email us on [email protected]
Will there be other books of the Ihya offered?
Yes, the earlier books of the Ihya have already been recorded and will be released on our website over the course of next year.
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'Were all books of Islam to be lost, and only the Ihya Ulum al Din remain, it would suffice by itself to revive the religion.'
