'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 will be covering the SECOND half of the book of the Ihya, Kitab Adab al-Suhba. It covers general social ethics, including the believer's responsibilities to our fellow human beings, the ethics of friendship and good companionship, and - importantly - the critical concept of loving and detesting for the sake of Allah.
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.
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 will be taught ONLINE as one weekly 90min live session over Zoom. It will be taught on Saturday mornings at 10.00 am GMT, with the link being provided upon enrolment. The sessions will also available as recorded lessons which you may access through the student portal once you enrol. Videos will be uploaded during the course of the week following the live lesson.
Are there any pre-requisites for studying this course?
We assume students enrolling have already enrolled or completed the study of the first part of Book 15.
How to access the live recordings?
After you enrol, you will be given a private link to the live weekly sessions. This will be found in the private student area when you log into your account.
How to access the recorded lessons?
When you enrol, you will create a student account with your own username and password. This will allow you to login into the student portal and into your enrolled courses.
Is there a Student Group?
Yes, we have an active Student group on WhatsApp which will allow you to engage with other students, some of whom are long term students of the Ihya series. You will be invited to join the group after you enrol as all of our class notifications (such as cancellations, semester breaks etc.) are communicated through the WhatsApp group.
How long do I have access to the course material?
There is no current restriction on access to the course material, though this may change in the future.
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 for this semester.
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 20% off any course, current and future.
If I have any questions, can I contact the teacher?
If you have any 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 as it's a huge undertaking to get it edited and ready for publishing, we plan to release one book at a time in the future. All future books of the Ihya will be taught online over Zoom with a weekly live session component.
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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.
