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• Two or more IGP books each month, including first access to brand-new books ($600+ value)
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• Custom dedication in one print run of an IGP text ($1500 value)
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• The Prophetic Mudd - Measurement vessel for wudu water ($49 value)
• The IGP Hilya Sharif - A traditional calligraphic portrait of the Prophet  ($80 value) 

Total value of Membership benefits & gifts – Over $4,700 value

Join Shaykh Ahmed El Azhary for what will be perhaps the first-ever English-language course on selected poems of the illustrious Imam and erudite scholar of al-Azhar, Shaykh Salih al-Ja'fari.

Shaykh Salih authored an extraordinary amount of poetry on many subjects. The Shaykh's poems comprise twelve volumes, which grouped according to their subject matter, ranging from the remembrance and glorification of Allah, advice for the one traversing the spiritual path to Allah, exalting the excellence of the Beloved ﷺ and the Ahl al-Bayt, and the virtues of the Path’s litanies and salawat.

This course + book bundle includes a printed copy of IGI's bilingual edition, which gives both the original fully-vowelized Arabic text as well as an easy-to-read English translation directly following each line. This edition has been designed for use in regular gatherings of remembrance, and is eminently suitable for use in a class such as this.

About the Book

Selections from the Diwan of Shaykh Salih Al-Ja’fari, Volume 1 (Bilingual Edition) contains selected poems from the first of those twelve volumes. These selections focus on the relationship between the shaykh and murid, as well as the virtues of the spiritual path. These poems were specifically selected by Shaykh Muhammad Salih al-Ja'fari, the grandson of Shaykh Salih al-Ja'fari. The core of these selected poems, just as in the shaykh’s poetry overall, are from the genre of what is known as madih (praise poetry), in praise of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ and the Ahl al-Bayt.

Regarding the methodology of his father, Shaykh 'Abd-al-Ghani al-Ja'fari said the following:

"This door of spiritual openings, which our Shaykh traveled, is a clear opening, and whoever traverses it will arrive, and whoever arrives will be connected, and whoever is connected will see and witness, and whoever has witnessed, has intimate discourse, and becomes acquainted, and whoever becomes acquainted, is guided to the Muḥammadan Reality, thus he multiplies love by love. As he ﷺ has said: 'A man is with the one he loves.'"

These poems are truly transformative, both for the one who recites them and the one who listens, and represent acceptance and invitation to the presence of the Prophet and his household.

• Author: Shaykh Salih al-Ja'fari
• Translators: Ahmad Ali al-Adani
• 230 pages
• ISBN: 978-1-8384776-5-3
• Publisher: Imam Ghazali Publishing

All students will receive an Arabic pdf coursebook of the Diwan. 

The course + English book bundle is available here.

Join Shaykh Ahmed El Azhary for what will be perhaps the first-ever English-language course on selected poems of the illustrious Imam and erudite scholar of al-Azhar, Shaykh Salih al-Ja'fari.

Shaykh Salih authored an extraordinary amount of poetry on many subjects. The Shaykh's poems comprise twelve volumes, which grouped according to their subject matter, ranging from the remembrance and glorification of Allah, advice for the one traversing the spiritual path to Allah, exalting the excellence of the Beloved ﷺ and the Ahl al-Bayt, and the virtues of the Path’s litanies and salawat.

This course will analyze and study in depth specific lessons to be derived on the topics of aqidah, adab, spirituality, lifestyle and more from 8 key selections from the work.

ABOUT THE BOOK

The course will include:

• In-depth discussion of poem being studied in class, including why it was selected and how it serves as a benefit in our lives 
• Overview of the extraordinary richness of meaning in the language of each selection
• Discussion of the relevance and application of each selection in modern daily life
• Time for Q&A in each class
• Access to a private chat group with the instructor for additional questions and discussion

Selections from the Diwan of Shaykh Salih Al-Ja’fari, Volume 1 (Bilingual Edition) contains selected poems from the first of those twelve volumes. These selections focus on the relationship between the shaykh and murid, as well as the virtues of the spiritual path. These poems were specifically selected by Shaykh Muhammad Salih al-Ja'fari, the grandson of Shaykh Salih al-Ja'fari. The core of these selected poems, just as in the shaykh’s poetry overall, are from the genre of what is known as madih (praise poetry), in praise of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ and the Ahl al-Bayt.

Regarding the methodology of his father, Shaykh 'Abd-al-Ghani al-Ja'fari said the following:

"This door of spiritual openings, which our Shaykh traveled, is a clear opening, and whoever traverses it will arrive, and whoever arrives will be connected, and whoever is connected will see and witness, and whoever has witnessed, has intimate discourse, and becomes acquainted, and whoever becomes acquainted, is guided to the Muḥammadan Reality, thus he multiplies love by love. As he ﷺ has said: 'A man is with the one he loves.'"

These poems are truly transformative, both for the one who recites them and the one who listens, and represent acceptance and invitation to the presence of the Prophet and his household.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR 

Shaykh Ahmed al-Azhary began his journey of studying traditional sciences about 20 years ago. In addition to studying with scholars from al-Azhar, he had the privilege of studying with visiting scholars from Algeria and India in a one-on-one format, and was thus given an exceptional opportunity to study and discuss advanced-level texts of different sorts and over a long period of time. Shaykh Ahmed has more than 70 Ijazas from scholars from all over the Muslim world.

Shaykh Ahmed holds degrees from American University in Cairo, Tulane University, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, and has obtained additional certificates in a dozens of different subjects. He is the author of Ruh al-'Ilm, a treatise in the art of scientific investigation, as well as a number of works on Islamic pedagogy, linguistics, and Hanafi Usul. He is currently a researcher in Islamic intellectual history and a teacher of traditional sciences under the supervision of Habib 'Ali al-Jifri, and teaches at Madyafat Shaykh Isma'il Sadiq al-'Adawi, a well-known learning center near al-Azhar Mosque in Cairo.

This is the complete 42 class Shamail course bundle with recordings.

Imam al-Tirmidhi's Al-Shama’il al-Muhammadiyya contains 414 Hadith that together present a detailed description of the moral, physical and spiritual qualities of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

There is an opportunity for an ijazah every year by attending our annual recital. This ijazah will link students to Imam al-Tirmidhi and, thereon, to Sayyiduna Muhammad ﷺ. 

During these 42 sessions, Shaykh Ahmed El Azhary will guide students through a close reading of the Shama'il. This course is designed to give you the following:

• Deep knowledge of the character, behaviour, and personal qualities of Allah's Messenger ﷺ
• Understanding of why knowledge of the character of the Prophet ﷺ is central for all areas of the religion
• Enriched appreciation for the world and the worldview of the Companions رضي الله عنهم and the Early Generations of Muslims
• Renewed and strengthened love for Allah's Messenger ﷺ, knowledge of him, and desire to see him in this life and the Next

Understanding the Shama’il is absolutely critical to any proper understanding of Islam, for it details the qualities of the message-bearer, which fundamentally alters how we understand the message he brought.

What students are saying:

"I just wanted to say this course was an amazing experience. I finally had the chance to take a class like this with a qualified scholar, and I want to express my sincere gratitude to the Shaykh and the team. This class brought moments of renewed faith, and made my Iman and my love for the Prophet ﷺ stronger. It brought me immense joy. JazakAllah khayran so much to Shaykh and the team. I only hope Allah facilitates more. May Allah give you khair and love and protect you all."

"This was my first class with Imam Ghazali Institute, and I just really enjoyed the course. I love the book and the translators. The beauty of the publications from Imam Ghazali Institute is extraordinary, and it was so nice to be connected to the Shaykh and to receive to receive his wisdom. So it was a pleasure to participate with everyone, and I just wanted to thank all of you immensely for this opportunity to be in this class, and to benefit from it and each one of you, and especially our teachers. JazakAllahu khayran."

Studying the life and character of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ is a time-honored tradition maintained for centuries upon centuries by Muslims around the world.

Shaykh Ahmed al-Azhary will guide students on a journey through the Seerah and Shama'il, using Shaykh Salih al-Ja'fari's concise and lyrical prophetic biography The Luminous Moons as a guide.

The course will include:

• Close reading and study of The Luminous Moons and the lessons contained in this remarkable text
• Discussion of the role of Seerah and Shama'il and the interplay between them

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR 

Shaykh Ahmed al-Azhary began his journey of studying traditional sciences about 20 years ago. In addition to studying with scholars from al-Azhar, he had the privilege of studying with visiting scholars from Algeria and India in a one-on-one format, and was thus given an exceptional opportunity to study and discuss advanced-level texts of different sorts and over a long period of time. Shaykh Ahmed has more than 70 Ijazas from scholars from all over the Muslim world.

Shaykh Ahmed holds degrees from American University in Cairo, Tulane University, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, and has obtained additional certificates in a dozens of different subjects. He is the author of Ruh al-'Ilm, a treatise in the art of scientific investigation, as well as a number of works on Islamic pedagogy, linguistics, and Hanafi Usul. He is currently a researcher in Islamic intellectual history and a teacher of traditional sciences under the supervision of Habib 'Ali al-Jifri, and teaches at Madyafat Shaykh Isma'il Sadiq al-'Adawi, a well-known learning center near al-Azhar Mosque in Cairo.

All students will receive a PDF ebook of Shaykh Hamzah's translation of the Tahawiyyah. 

"The Eternal Creed" is a concise, engaging, and eminently practical discussion of the 'Aqidah Tahawiyyah, perhaps the most widely accepted 'aqidah text in the history of the Ummah. This course is designed to help modern believers to gain a firm grounding, comfort, and certainty in the core beliefs of Islam in the most condensed and focused manner possible.

"The Eternal Creed" has been Imam Ghazali Institute's flagship course for nearly a decade. Starting in mid-2010, Shaykh Hamzah has taught the 'Aqidah Tahawiyyah in dozens of communities in over ten different countries across five continents, transforming the lives of thousands of students.

Ultimately, knowledge of the "The Eternal Creed" allows students to draw on the Sunni 'Aqidah as a source of guidance and strength, as well as intellectual and spiritual order. A firm grounding in the Sunni creed allows us to practice our religion with certainty, and this certainty of belief, in turn, allows us to emulate Prophetic practices in all areas of life. This course is suitable for any mature Muslim.

This course will include the following:

• Ten live sessions held via Zoom
• A complete khatm of the text 
• Time for Q&A in each class session 
• Course ebook based on Shaykh Hamzah's new translation of the 'Aqidah Tahawiyyah
• Access to recordings of all class sessions
• Invitation to a private Telegram chat with the instructor to facilitate discussion and Q&A

Studying the Qur'an in the month of Ramadan is a time-honoured tradition maintained for centuries upon centuries by Muslims around the world.

The Endless Banquet book series is an opportunity to study the themes of the Qur'an with a highly qualified and esteemed teacher, with the goal of engaging with Allah's Book on a deeper level this Ramadan. Shaykh Hamzah Abdul Malik is the author of The Endless Banquet, an acclaimed 3-volume series that explores the structure and meanings of the Qur'an at a high-level, enabling readers to understand the totality of Allah's book in a new and more comprehensive way.

This course will include the following:

• 12 hours of instruction with live class sessions via Zoom
• Access to recordings of all class sessions
• Invitation to a private Telegram group

The course curriculum will closely follow The Endless Banquet series and will discuss, explain, and expand on the contents of the books. The book is recommended for students but not required.

About the instructor:

Shaykh Hamzah Abdul Malik memorized the Qur'an at a young age, before going overseas to study for nearly 2 decades. He then returned to the USA and settled in Memphis, where he founded Miraaj Academy, a full-time school and Hifz program, and helped found Midtown Mosque. He is also a founder of UMMAH (United Masjids Making American History), a national collaborative of Imams from successful inner-city masjids working together at a grassroots level to uplift their communities. He has a deep understanding of the unique religious and spiritual challenges facing American Muslims today, and applies this understanding to his work at every level.

To get the discounted course + book bundle, go here.

This course will be a journey through IGP's Heaven Explored: A Description of Jannah. A new translation of Sayyid Muhammad b. 'Alawi al-Maliki's مالاعين رأت, or "what no eye has seen," this book is focused around selected narrations from the Qur'an and hadith about Paradise and what it contains.

A central theme of both the book and course is that everything related to Paradise has many layers of meaning. The descriptions of Paradise in the Qur'an and Sunnah not only offer a glimpse into the Hereafter, but also serve a greater purpose.  As Sayyid Zain al-Haddad and Shaykh Musab Penfound write in the introduction to Heaven Explored:

"these narratives...are not mere promises of material reward, but also signify a deeper, spiritual fulfilment – the ultimate closeness to Allah, the Exalted."

Over the course of 5 weekly sessions, Ustadh Talut Dawood will guide us through this text, helping us to become familiar with the different aspects of the heavenly realms, and to understand some of the the significance and purpose of what Allah has promised the believers in the Next World.

Syllabus:

• Session 1 - Introduction & general description of Paradise
  
• Session 2 - Ambient description of Paradise; the environment of Paradise
• Session 3 - The enjoyments of Paradise
• Session 4 - The inhabitants of Paradise, part 1
• Session 5 - The Inhabitants of Paradise, part 2 & a closing dua reading of Dua Nasiri for the People of Palestine

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Ustadh Talut Dawood grew up in the United States, in New York, North Carolina, and Texas. He studied under the tutelage of his father, Shaykh Sulaiman Dawood, a classically trained scholar himself, and thereafter with teachers hailing from Syria, West Africa, the UK and North America. He currently resides in Mexico, where he has served as a leader and Imam. In 2018 he formally joined as a member of the Imam Ghazali Publishing team, with the blessings and formal idhn of his teacher, Shaykh Mahy Cisse, and has since translated and taught over 20 books for IGP as Translator-in-Residence.

To join the course by itself, go here.

The course will be a journey through IGP's Heaven Explored: A Description of Jannah. A new translation of Sayyid Muhammad b. 'Alawi al-Maliki's مالاعين رأت, or "what no eye has seen," this book is focused around selected narrations from the Qur'an and hadith about Paradise and what it contains.

A central theme of both the book and course is that everything related to Paradise has many layers of meaning. The descriptions of Paradise in the Qur'an and Sunnah not only offer a glimpse into the Hereafter, but also serve a greater purpose.  As Sayyid Zain al-Haddad and Shaykh Musab Penfound write in the introduction to Heaven Explored:

"these narratives...are not mere promises of material reward, but also signify a deeper, spiritual fulfilment – the ultimate closeness to Allah, the Exalted."

Over the course of 5 weekly sessions, Ustadh Talut Dawood will guide us through this text, helping us to become familiar with the different aspects of the heavenly realms, and to understand some of the the significance and purpose of what Allah has promised the believers in the Next World.

Syllabus:

• Week 1 - Introduction & general description of Paradise
  
• Week 2 - Ambient description of Paradise; the environment of Paradise
• Week 3 - The enjoyments of Paradise
• Week 4 - The inhabitants of Paradise, part 1
• Week 5 - The Inhabitants of Paradise, part 2 & a closing dua reading of Dua Nasiri for the People of Palestine 

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR 

Ustadh Talut Dawood grew up in the United States, in New York, North Carolina, and Texas. He studied under the tutelage of his father, Shaykh Sulaiman Dawood, a classically trained scholar himself, and thereafter with teachers hailing from Syria, West Africa, the UK and North America. He currently resides in Mexico, where he has served as a leader and Imam. In 2018 he formally joined as a member of the Imam Ghazali Publishing team, with the blessings and formal idhn of his main teacher, Shaykh Mahy Cisse, and has since translated and taught over 20 books for IGP as Senior Translator-in-Residence.

ABOUT THE BOOK

In a world increasingly driven by materialism and immediate gratification, Heaven Explored: A Description of Jannah offers a glimpse into the divine promise that awaits the faithful. This beautiful work by Sayyid Muhammad b. 'Alawi al-Maliki, translated into English by Shaykh Ahmad Shaist, unveils the Islamic vision of Jannah, a realm beyond human imagination. By compiling the numerous vivid descriptions of Jannah in the Qur'an and Hadith, this text brings the reader on a profound journey, which instills hope and provides both solace and much-needed perspective.

In his inimitable style, the late Sayyid weaves together the different descriptions and discusses them both as reality and as metaphors for spiritual fulfillment and eternal closeness to Allah, providing a nuanced understanding of the afterlife that transcends literal interpretations. "What No Eye Has Seen," or as rendered in this translation, “Heaven Explored”, is a compelling read for anyone interested in acquainting themselves with the nature of Jannah for the believers. This book is more than an academic treatise; it is a journey towards understanding the divine promise that lies at the heart of a believer’s journey to Allah – the promise of a Paradise beyond the limits of human imagination, meeting the Beloved of Allah ﷺ by the Pond, and seeing Allah, the Exalted.

Heaven Explored: A Description of Jannah goes beyond theological exploration, presenting Paradise as both a future abode and a guiding principle for living a righteous, purposeful life. In this edition, Sayyid Muhammad Alawi al-Maliki’s insights are brought to life through Shaykh Ahmad Shaist's meticulous translation, making the work accessible to a global English-speaking audience. As Sayyid Zain al-Haddad and Shaykh Musab Penfound write in the foreword, this work is "a beacon for those seeking to comprehend the profound mysteries of the Hereafter"

• Authored by Sayyid Muhammad Alawi al-Maliki
• Translated by Shaykh Ahmad Shaist
• Foreword by Musab Penfound & Sayyid Zain al-Haddad
• Languages: English and Arabic
• Paperback Edition: 152 pages
• ISBN: 978-1-087908832-0
• Publisher: Imam Ghazali Publishing

The IGP Salawat Book + Course Bundle includes 7 original titles plus access to one online course.

Selected books include:

• The Burdah of Imam al-Busiri (Leather PU Case) - A stunning edition of the classic poem in praise of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ in a beautiful, durable leather case
  
• Prayers Upon the Beloved ﷺ (Salawat of Habib Umar bin Hafiz) - A collection of original salawat based around the Names of Allah and the traits of Allah's Messenger ﷺ
  
• On Prayers Upon the Prophet ﷺ (Gems from the Shifa) - A new translation of the chapter from the Shifa' of Qadi Iyad that discusses salawat
  
• Celebrating the Birth of the Prophet ﷺ - Sayyid Muhammad b. 'Alawi al-Maliki's detailed treatise discussing the legal status of the mawlid
  
• The Salawat of Shaykh Salih al-Ja'fari (English, Arabic, Transliteration Edition) - An extraordinary collection of original salawat from the renowned scholar, poet, and longtime Imam of Al-Azhar Mosque
  
• Selections from the Diwan of Shaykh Salih Al-Ja’fari, Volume 1 (Bilingual Edition) - A collection of madih poetry (poetry in praise of the Prophet ﷺ and his Family رضي الله عنهم) including some that have become famous around the world
  
• The Honored One: Allah's Praise of His Beloved ﷺ - Another selected chapter from the Shifa' of Qadi Iyad
  

Selected courses include:

• A Reading & Commentary on the Diwan of Shaykh Salih Al-Ja’fari - Online Course
  

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Shaykh Ahmed al-Azhary began his journey of studying traditional sciences about 20 years ago. In addition to studying with scholars from al-Azhar, he had the privilege of studying with visiting scholars from Algeria and India in a one-on-one format, and was thus given an exceptional opportunity to study and discuss advanced-level texts of different sorts and over a long period of time. Shaykh Ahmed has more than 70 Ijazas from scholars from all over the Muslim world. Shaykh Ahmed holds degrees from American University in Cairo, Tulane University, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, and has obtained additional certificates in a dozens of different subjects. He is the author of Ruh al-'Ilm, a treatise in the art of scientific investigation, as well as a number of works on Islamic pedagogy, linguistics, and Hanafi Usul. He is currently a researcher in Islamic intellectual history and a teacher of traditional sciences under the supervision of Habib 'Ali al-Jifri, and teaches at Madyafat Shaykh Isma'il Sadiq al-'Adawi, a well-known learning center near al-Azhar Mosque in Cairo.

A PDF of the course text will be provided to all students. The course + paperback book bundle is available here.

This course will be a 5-session exploration and complete reading of Shaykh Muhammad b. 'Alawi al-Maliki's The Prophet’s Night Journey & Heavenly Ascent.

About this text, the author writes:

"Know – may Allāh have mercy on me and you! – that each of the ḥadīths of the Companions [about the Isra' and Mi'raj] contains something the other does not. Therefore I consulted Allāh Almighty and concatenated them, rearranging the account into a single narrative so that it would be sweeter to attentive ears, and in order for its benefit to suit all occasions."

This course will provide a comprehensive reading that guides students on an experiential ride through every step of the Messenger of Allah's ﷺ journey, which promises to be inspiring and exhilarating to the spiritual core.

"The Prophet’s Night Journey & Heavenly Ascent" Online course will cover 5 major themes from the book:

• Al-Isra’ & Jerusalem
• The Seven Heavens
• The Lote-Tree & Paradise
• The Divine Meeting
• The Descent & lastly the Vision of Allah in the World and the Hereafter

Classes will be kept small to allow for participation and questions. Students will be invited to join a private Telegram chat group with the instructor to facilitate further discussion and inquiry.

Course schedule: Starting Monday January 29th, 2024 until February 19th, 2024 (1pm ET; 10am PST; 6pm British; 8pm Medina) – This will be a live course held via Zoom. All sessions will be recorded if you cannot attend live.

ABOUT THE BOOK

Shaykh Muhammad 'Alawi al-Maliki delivers an absorbing account of the Isra' wal-Mi'raj that brings the reader almost into the story. Indeed it is a detailed narrative spiced with a simple commentary that attempts to reconcile various accounts or reports of the event that transpired. This provides a comprehensive reading that takes the reader on an experiential ride to feel the extraordinary reality of this great miracle of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ.

• Author: Shaykh Muhammad b. 'Alawi al-Maliki
• Translator: Dr. Gibril F. Haddad
• Language: English
• Paperback: 88 pages
• Publisher: Imam Ghazali Publishing

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Ustadh Talut Dawood grew up in the United States, in New York, North Carolina, and Texas. He studied under the tutelage of his father, Shaykh Sulaiman Dawood, a classically trained scholar himself, and thereafter with teachers hailing from Syria, West Africa, the UK and North America. He currently resides in Mexico, where he has served as a leader and Imam. In 2018 he formally joined as a member of the Imam Ghazali Publishing team, with the blessings and formal idhn of his teacher, Shaykh Mahy Cisse, and has since translated and taught over 20 books for IGP as Translator-in-Residence.

To get the discounted book + course bundle, go here.

Designed for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Allah's Final Revelation, this course will be a journey through Imam al-Suyuti's Inner Dimensions from the Order of the Surahs in the Qur'an, a unique and original analysis of the structure of the Book of Allah. Classes will be led by IGP's Translator-in-Residence, Ustadh Talut Dawood.

Imam al-Suyuti's text draws on his knowledge Hadith, Tafsir, history, and the Arabic language to make an extraordinary range of connections and insights. Many aspects of this work are accessible to readers of all levels. However, like the Qur'an itself, Inner Dimensions from the Order of the Surahs in the Qur'an contains many layers of meanings, some of which are not at all obvious at first.

As the translator of this book, Ustadh Talut is intimately familiar with Imam al-Suyuti's brilliance. Over the course of this class, he will help us to better understand the Imam's insights, which reveal many hidden layers of meaning of the Qur'an, and intricate interconnections across many levels of language, meanings, context, purpose, and more.

Course schedule: March 18, 20, 23, 25, 27, 30, April 1, 3 – 11am ET; 3pm London; 8am PST; 6pm Mecca; 11pm Malaysia (1 hour long) – 8 sessions total – All sessions will be recorded if you cannot attend live.

The course will include:

• Selected readings and discussion of Imam al-Suyuti's Inner Dimensions from the Order of the Surahs in the Qur'an and of the relevant sections of the Qur'an itself
• Discussion of the different thematic threads that run through the Qur'an and different ways that verses, passages, chapters, and sections of the Qur'an are connected to one another
• A special class session dedicated to exploring topics of interest to students
• Time for Q&A in each class
• Access to a private chat group with the instructor for additional questions and discussion

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Imam Jalal al-Din al-Suyuti, also known as Ibn al-Suyuti, was a mujtahid imam and reformer of the tenth Islamic century. He was a prominent Hadith Master, jurist, Sufi, philologist, and historian, who authored works in virtually every Islamic science. A giant among contemporary scholars, he produced a sustained output of scholarly writings until his death at the age of sixty-two. He was buried in Hawsh Qawsun in Cairo.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR 

Ustadh Talut Dawood grew up in the United States, in New York, North Carolina, and Texas. He studied under the tutelage of his father, Shaykh Sulaiman Dawood, a classically trained scholar himself, and thereafter with teachers hailing from Syria, West Africa, the UK and North America. He currently resides in Mexico, where he has served as a leader and Imam. In 2018 he formally joined as a member of the Imam Ghazali Publishing team, with the blessings and formal idhn of his teacher, Shaykh Mahy Cisse, and has since translated and taught over 20 books for IGP as Translator-in-Residence.

To get the course by itself, go here.

Designed for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Allah's Final Revelation, this course will be a journey through Imam al-Suyuti's Inner Dimensions from the Order of the Surahs in the Qur'an, a unique and original analysis of the structure of the Book of Allah. Classes will be led by IGP's Translator-in-Residence, Ustadh Talut Dawood.

Imam al-Suyuti's text draws on his knowledge Hadith, Tafsir, history, and the Arabic language to make an extraordinary range of connections and insights. Many aspects of this work are accessible to readers of all levels. However, like the Qur'an itself, Inner Dimensions from the Order of the Surahs in the Qur'an contains many layers of meanings, some of which are not at all obvious at first.

As the translator of this book, Ustadh Talut is intimately familiar with Imam al-Suyuti's brilliance. Over the course of this class, he will help us to better understand the Imam's insights, which reveal many hidden layers of meaning of the Qur'an, and intricate interconnections across many levels of language, meanings, context, purpose, and more.

Course schedule: March 18, 20, 23, 25, 27, 30, April 1, 3 – 11am ET; 3pm London; 8am PST; 6pm Mecca; 11pm Malaysia (1 hour long) – 8 sessions total – All sessions will be recorded if you cannot attend live.

The course will include:

• Selected readings and discussion of Imam al-Suyuti's Inner Dimensions from the Order of the Surahs in the Qur'an and of the relevant sections of the Qur'an itself
• Discussion of the different thematic threads that run through the Qur'an and different ways that verses, passages, chapters, and sections of the Qur'an are connected to one another
• A special class session dedicated to exploring topics of interest to students
• Time for Q&A in each class
• Access to a private chat group with the instructor for additional questions and discussion

ABOUT THE BOOK

• Author: Imam al-Suyuti
• Translator: Talut Dawood
• Binding: Paperback
• Colour: Black & White
• Length: 289 pages
• Category: Spirituality, Quran, Islam
• Publisher: Imam Ghazali Publishing 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Imam Jalal al-Din al-Suyuti, also known as Ibn al-Suyuti, was a mujtahid imam and reformer of the tenth Islamic century. He was a prominent Hadith Master, jurist, Sufi, philologist, and historian, who authored works in virtually every Islamic science. A giant among contemporary scholars, he produced a sustained output of scholarly writings until his death at the age of sixty-two. He was buried in Hawsh Qawsun in Cairo.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR 

Ustadh Talut Dawood grew up in the United States, in New York, North Carolina, and Texas. He studied under the tutelage of his father, Shaykh Sulaiman Dawood, a classically trained scholar himself, and thereafter with teachers hailing from Syria, West Africa, the UK and North America. He currently resides in Mexico, where he has served as a leader and Imam. In 2018 he formally joined as a member of the Imam Ghazali Publishing team, with the blessings and formal idhn of his teacher, Shaykh Mahy Cisse, and has since translated and taught over 20 books for IGP as Translator-in-Residence.

All students will receive a free PDF ebook of IGP's translation of Al-Bahr al-Madid: Juz 'Amma. 

This Ramadan, the annual IGP Ramadan Readings will focus on Shaykh Ahmed Ibn 'Ajiba's Al-Bahr al-Madid along with selected insights from several other texts. Al-Bahr al-Madid is widely recognized as one of the great works of tafsir in the Islamic tradition, especially from the last few hundred years. Unlike most earlier works of tafsir, this text discusses both the outward and inner meanings of each verse in depth, helping the reader to better understand the relationship between what is apparent and what is hidden in the Book of Allah. At the same time, Shaykh Ibn 'Ajiba generally does not focus on the technical aspects of the Arabic language, thus making this work more accessible for non-Arabic speakers.

Over 10 sessions, Shaykh Ahmed El Azhary will guide us in a reading and discussion of selected sections of IGP's new translation of Al-Bahr al-Madid: Juz 'Amma. This course will focus on the Surahs of the Qur'an that are most commonly memorized and recited in prayer. Through Ibn 'Ajiba's work, Shaykh Ahmed will help us to better understand the relationship between external and internal meanings of the Qur'an, according to the consensus of the scholars of the Ahl al-Sunnah w'al Jama'at.

This course promises to provide a glimpse into the intricate layers of meaning contained within the Qur'an. It is suitable for any mature Muslim.

This course will include the following:

• Ten live sessions held via Zoom
• Time for Q&A in each class session 
• PDF ebook edition of IGP's new translation of this Tafsir
  
• Access to recordings of all class sessions
• Invitation to a private Telegram chat with the instructor to facilitate discussion and Q&A

Course Details

Course schedule: Classes will be held March 25-29, 2024, April 1-4 and 8th 2024 (11 am ET; 8 am PST; 4 pm British; 6 pm Medina) – 10 sessions total

All sessions will be recorded if you cannot attend live.

This course will be a journey through selections from IGP's The Integrity of the Family and the Role of Parents, a new translation of a short text from Habib Umar b. Hafiz.

This book gives a concise overview of the main responsibilities of parents towards their families. It also addresses many of the unique challenges and concerns faced by parents today, both in the traditional Islamic world and especially in the West.

Over the course of 5 classes, Ustadh Talut Dawood will help us to explore specific themes of this book in greater depth, with a special focus on: 

• What is Allah's "System of Successorship"
• Parenting in the Seerah and the model of the Prophetic Household
• Practical strategies for raising and educating Muslim children today

This course will likely be more interactive than the majority of IGP classes, as parents will be encouraged to share their own experiences, techniques, and approaches to the various aspects of raising children in the modern world. The course text will serve as a framework to inform our class discussion, and to provide motivation and inspiration to help us all to renew our commitment to this sacred responsibility. It is our hope that all students will come away with one or more new ideas to apply in our own individual households and families. 

Syllabus:

• Session 1 - Understanding Allah's "System of Successorship" and child-rearing from a Divine perspective
• Session 2 - The central importance of marriage in raising children
• Session 3 - The household of the Prophet ﷺ and the model of the ideal home
• Session 4 - The education of children: Practical strategies for today's parents, part 1
• Session 5 - The education of children: Practical strategies for today's parents, part 2

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Ustadh Talut Dawood grew up in the United States, in New York, North Carolina, and Texas. He studied under the tutelage of his father, Shaykh Sulaiman Dawood, a classically trained scholar himself, and thereafter with teachers hailing from Syria, West Africa, the UK and North America. He currently resides in Mexico, where he has served as a leader and Imam. In 2018 he formally joined as a member of the Imam Ghazali Publishing team, with the blessings and formal idhn of his teacher, Shaykh Mahy Cisse, and has since translated and taught over 20 books for IGP as Translator-in-Residence.

To get the discounted paperback book + course bundle, go here.

This course will be a journey through selections from IGP's new book Curing Forgetfulness. A compilation of two texts, one from an Ottoman scholar and one from the modern era, this new book contains both conceptual discussion and practical advice on how to address the universal issue of overcoming forgetfulness and strengthening memory.

Over the course of 5 weekly sessions, Ustadh Talut Dawood will guide us through this text, helping us to better understand the issue of forgetfulness and its role in our lives, and how we can take steps to address and overcome the human tendency to forget in this world. 

Syllabus:

• Introduction
• The root causes of forgetfulness 
• Remedies for forgetfulness, part i
• Remedies for forgetfulness, part ii
• Remedies for forgetfulness, part iii

There will be time for Q&A in each class session, and all students will have access to a private chat group with the course instructor for additional questions and discussion.

Course schedule: Wednesdays August 14-Sept 11 – 1 pm ET; 6 pm London; 10 am PST; 8pm Mecca; 1am Malaysia (1 hour long) – 5 sessions total – All sessions will be recorded if you cannot attend live.

To get the course by itself, go here.

ABOUT THE BOOK

Curing Forgetfulness is a compilation of two treatises, al-Kashf wa al-Bayān fī mā Yataʿallaq bi al-Nisyān & ʿIlāj al-Nisyān, one from the classical era and one from the 20th century, contain both conceptual discussion and practical advice on how to address the universal issue of overcoming forgetfulness and strengthening memory.

It includes: 

• Overview of the challenge of forgetfulness
  
• The wisdom of Allah in making forgetfulness part of human nature 
• Discussion of forgetfulness in the Qur’an, hadith, and in scholarly texts 
• Quranic verses that can be recited to help overcome forgetfulness and strengthen memory 
• Du’a and dhikr from the Sunnah to help address forgetfulness
• Prescriptions from traditional spiritual medicine to help address the root causes of forgetfulness, with step by step instructions for their preparation and use

And more. 

Although focused on a very specific topic, the benefits of this text are numerous and comprehensive, since memory and cognitive retention affect so many aspects of our lives. Thus, even if one implements only a few of its recommendations, this is a book that is sure to prove useful and bring long term blessings to one's life.

• Authors: Shaykh ʿAbd al-Ghanī ibn Ismāʿīl al-Nābulsī & al-Ḥabīb Muhammad ibn ʿAlawī al-ʿAydarūs
• Translator: Talut ibn Sulaiman Dawood
• Binding: Paperback
• Colour: Black & White
• Length: 115 pages
• Category: Spirituality, Self-Help, Islam
• Publisher: Imam Ghazali Publishing 

ABOUT THE COURSE

This course will be a journey through selections from IGP's new book Curing Forgetfulness. A compilation of two texts, one from an Ottoman scholar and one from the modern era, this new book contains both conceptual discussion and practical advice on how to address the universal issue of overcoming forgetfulness and strengthening memory.

Over the course of 5 weekly sessions, Ustadh Talut Dawood will guide us through this text, helping us to better understand the issue of forgetfulness and its role in our lives, and how we can take steps to address and overcome the human tendency to forget in this world. 

Syllabus:

• Introduction
• The root causes of forgetfulness 
• Remedies for forgetfulness, part i
• Remedies for forgetfulness, part ii
• Remedies for forgetfulness, part iii

There will be time for Q&A in each class session, and all students will have access to a private chat group with the course instructor for additional questions and discussion.

Course schedule: Wednesdays August 14-Sept 11 – 1 pm ET; 6 pm London; 10 am PST; 8pm Mecca; 1am Malaysia (1 hour long) – 5 sessions total – All sessions will be recorded if you cannot attend live.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Shaykh ʿAbd al-Ghanī ibn Ismāʿīl al-Nābulsī (1641 – 1731), was an eminent scholar and poet of Ottoman Damascus. The Shaykh's family included many scholars and judges of the lands of Shaam and Egypt during both the Mamluk rulers and Ottoman eras, and included many eminent Shaykhs whose works are know down to the present day. He authored over 200 works on a wide range of subjects, and died in Damascus at 90 years of age. 

Habib “Sa’d” al-‘Aydarus, born in 1932 in Tarim, hailed from a distinguished lineage tracing back to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Raised in a scholarly and pious environment, he studied under numerous eminent scholars, including Habib Abdullah bin Umar al-Shatiri. His life was marked by dedication to Islamic knowledge and spiritual guidance, even enduring three and a half years of severe torture in prison under a socialist regime. After his release in 1975, he revitalized religious practices and educational institutions, notably reopening the Abu Murayyam school for Qur'an memorization. He authored over one hundred concise and beneficial books on various Islamic topics. Known for his open hospitality and compassionate heart, he supported students of knowledge and emphasized respect for sacred texts. In his later years, he continued his devotions despite declining health, and he passed away on October 6, 2011, leaving behind a legacy of scholarship and spiritual leadership. His funeral was attended by thousands, and he was buried in the Zanbal graveyard in Tarim.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Ustadh Talut Dawood grew up in the United States, in New York, North Carolina, and Texas. He studied under the tutelage of his father, Shaykh Sulaiman Dawood, a classically trained scholar himself, and thereafter with teachers hailing from Syria, West Africa, the UK and North America. He currently resides in Mexico, where he has served as a leader and Imam. In 2018 he formally joined as a member of the Imam Ghazali Publishing team, with the blessings and formal idhn of his teacher, Shaykh Mahy Cisse, and has since translated and taught over 20 books for IGP as Translator-in-Residence.

The paperback edition of the Maghazi is also available on Amazon. Click here

This year's Rabi' al-Awwal Readings course will be a journey through The Maghāzī of Sayyidunā Muhammad ﷺ by the eminent Tabi'i scholar Musa ibn 'Uqbah, the earliest biography of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ currently known to exist.

While widely known and universally respected by the scholars of the Tabi'in and the early generations, until a short time ago The Maghāzī of Sayyidunā Muhammad ﷺ had not been seen for centuries, and was thought to be lost forever. Its rediscovery literally rewrites the narrative of history, and the true magnitude of its significance is yet to be fully known.

Over the past year, the IGP manuscripts team has produced the first-ever English translation of this work. Over the next 4 weeks, Shaykh Hamzah Maqbul will guide us on a journey through this text, exploring how the earliest generations of Muslims approached the life of the Prophet ﷺ. To our knowledge, this will be the first time The Maghāzī of Sayyidunā Muhammad ﷺ has been taught publicly in many centuries, and almost certainly the first time it has ever been taught to an English-speaking audience.

The course will include:

• Five intensive live sessions held via Zoom
• Access to recordings of all class sessions
• Ebook of the text delivered to all students
• Time for Q&A in all class sessions
  
• Invitation to a private Telegram chat with the instructor to facilitate additional discussion and Q&A

Course schedule: Wednesdays Sept 11-October 2, 2024 – 1 pm ET; 6 pm London; 10 am PST; 8pm Mecca; 1am Malaysia (1 hour long) – 5 sessions total (4 scheduled sessions + 1 session date/time TBD) – All sessions will be recorded if you cannot attend live.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Shaykh Hamzah Maqbul was born in California, and lived in Southern California until the age of ten when he moved to Washington state. He attended the University of Washington and completed a Bachelors of Science in Biochemistry and a Bachelors of Arts in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations, and was active in the Muslim community on campus, serving as the president of the UW Muslim Students Association.

After graduation Shaykh Hamzah went on to pursue traditional Islāmic studies, which took him to a number of countries, including Syria and Egypt where he studied the Arabic language, Morocco, Mauritania, and UAE, where he studied the madhhab of Imām Mālik, grammar, usul al-hadith, and the two renditions of the qira’ah of Imam Nāfi’, Warsh and Qālūn, and finally Pakistān where he had the opportunity to study tafsīr, Usūl al-Hadīth, Hadīth, ‘Ilm al-Rijāl and Hanafī Fiqh. All of these studies culminated in him receiving an Ijāzat al-Tadrīs, literally meaning “a license to teach” which is the equivalent in Pakistānī Islāmic seminaries to a MA in Arabic and Islāmic studies, as well as an unbroken chain of transmission by which to narrate the Hadīth of such books as the Muwatta' of Imām Mālik, the Sihāh al-Sittah (Bukhārī, Muslim, Abū Dāwūd, Tirmidhī, Nasā'ī and Ibn Mājah), and the Sharh Ma'ānī al-Athār of Imām al-Tahāwī.

Upon his return to the United States, Shaykh Hamzah spent a number of years in the Muslim community of Seattle, Washington, and also worked closely with Darul Qasim, CAIR, the Halal Food Standards Alliance of America (hfsaa.org) and a number of other non-profit organizations that serve the Muslim Community. He is now the resident scholar for Ribāt, a center for learning and remembrance in the Midwest United States.