The Bukhari Institute is a non-profit organization aimed at teaching, promoting, and presenting various arts and sciences from the vast tradition of Muslim culture. Since its inception in the summer of 2001, it has been offering courses on Islamic practice and belief, arranging lecture series’ on various topics, and sponsoring an annual Islamic Art event called “In the Light of Islam.”
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Current Class:
Where and when?
The lessons will be held on Sundays, at 3PM, in the Common Word Cafe in the Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center. The first session is on Sunday, Sept 25th at 3pm.
Cost?
The course is *completely free*. There is no cost, and no registration process to go though. Students need only to acquire the text, and attend the lessons, insha Allah.
Who may attend?
The study circles are open to *all*
Who are the teachers?
This course will be taught by Imam Afroz Ali (bio: http://seekersguidance.org/teachers/afroz-ali) and Ustadha Zaynab Ansari (bio: http://www.sunnipath.com/about/ustadhazaynabansari.aspx)
Where can I get the text?
The text we will be studying, Imam al-Ghazali’s “Beginning of Guidance,” is affordable and available at multiple online retailers:
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Beginning-Guidance-Bidayat-al-Hidaya/dp/1933764066/
Firdous Books: http://firdousbooks.com/store/beginning-guidance-bidayat-alhidaya-p-700.html
Islamic Bookstore: http://www.islamicbookstore.com/b10968.html
“You should know before all else that guidance, which is the fruit of knowledge, has a beginning and an end, an outward aspect and an inward essence. There is no way to reach the end without mastering the beginning, just as there is no way to discover the inner essence of it until you have arrived at an understanding of its outward.”
- Imām Abū Hāmid al-Ghazālī, “The Beginning of Guidance,” Introduction
By Allah’s permission, and His divine enabling (tawfīq), we will begin an eight-week study of “The Beginning of Guidance,” a renowned book on God-consciousness and guidance by the Proof of Islam, Imām Abū Hāmid al-Ghazālī.
This halaqa will be broadcast online to Islamic centers across the globe as part of the SeekersCircle initiative (http://www.facebook.com/pages/SeekersCircles/228709910514596), a community-based online learning program offered by Seekersguidance (http://seekersguidance.org/) and Al-Ghazali Center (http://alghazzali.org/).
Through this course, seekers of knowledge will have access to qualified teachers explaining one of the fundamental texts of traditional Islamic studies curricula. They will also benefit from the blessing of gathering upon sacred knowledge, since the Prophet ﷺ said “Be with the group, and beware of remaining alone, for the Devil is close to the one alone, and more distant from two. Whoever seeks the vast expanses of Paradise should hold fast to the group” (Ahmad, Tirmidhi).
Previous Event:
Date: Saturday, April 2, 2011
Time: 7:30pm-9:30pm
Location: ISBCC, 100 Malcolm X Blvd, Boston, MA 02120
There are several Arabic terms that capture the essence of the word Tranquility.
Sakina has its own distinct appeal and is used to reflect the ideal of the home where one finds refuge from the troubles of the world.
Halim points us directly to the Messenger of God (peace and blessings upon him) who embodied its highest ideals.
He is reported to have said, “I am the most tranquil of all people.” Whether he was facing betrayal, treachery, or a formidable enemy, the Blessed Messenger was never perturbed because his heart was always in praise of his Lord.
Join us for an evening of reflection on prophetic tranquility as we welcome Habib Umar bin Hafiz to Boston as part of his first visit to the US.
Habib Umar has extended a special invitation to non-Muslims. Bring your friends and coworkers to take advantage of this rare opportunity.
This event is free and open to the public. Suggested donation of $10 at the door.
Watch preview VIDEOS at our event Facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=198737520149438
Habib Umar bin Hafiz is the Director of Dar Al Mustafa, a seminary in Tarim, Yemen which is regarded as one of the foremost contemporary centres of Islamic education in the world. Habib Umar bin Hafiz is well known for his Prophetic lineage and status as one of the most important scholars alive today. His scholarship and preaching is highly regarded by Muslim communities from Indonesia to East Africa to Muslim communities in Europe and North America. Habib Umar also exerts global influence through his leadership of the Ba’Alawi spiritual and social movement with its roots in Yemen’s Hadhramaut valley. Habib Umar was ranked 33rd in this year’s list of the 500 Most Influential Muslims published by an international group of experts lead under the auspices of the Royal Institute for Strategic Studies in Amman, Jordan.
For more information on Habib Umar bin Hafiz and his US tour, visit http://habibumar.org/
Previous Event:
November 20-21, 2010
Getting Married: Clear and Practical Guidance for Success
and Raising Righteous Children
with Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
Date: Saturday, November 20, 2010
Time: 11am–7pm
Location: ISBCC, 100 Malcolm X Blvd, Boston, MA 02120
Fee: $20/student, $40/adult
Registration is closed.
At this one day seminar, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani will discuss the act of marriage and take attendees through the recommended processes for this spiritual act, in the context of modern life in North America.
This seminar is highly recommended for those wanting to get married, parents with children of marriage age, and anyone wishing to understand the guidance and wisdom of the Qur’an and Sunna with respect to getting married.
Date: Sunday, November 21, 2010
Time: 11am–7pm
Location: ISBCC, 100 Malcolm X Blvd, Boston, MA 02120
Fee: $40
Registration is closed.
Are you concerned about being a good parent, and raising spiritually healthy children? Does the myriad of contemporary opinions on the subject leave you confused? Are you searching for clear and practical guidance on this crucial topic?
Then you are not alone.
As Muslims, we realise the immense blessing that the opportunity to raise the next generation of believers really is. Imparting children with God-consciousness, sound values, and proper manners is a trust from Allah, and we therefore do not take this lightly.
This full-day seminar offers guidance based on the Qur’an and the Prophetic example (may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) and contextualizes their wisdom in light of modern day circumstances and addresses the most pressing parenting questions; these include how to raise children that are spiritual and love Allah and His Messenger, how to protect children from negative influences, how to discipline them, and how to deal with parenting issues specific to living in the West.
Our speaker, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, along with his wife, is currently raising and home-schooling their three children, in Toronto, Canada. He is therefore in the best position to address contemporary issues and challenges facing Muslim parents and educators in the West.
Previous Event:
The Importance of Space, Content and Companionship
Date: Saturday, October 2, 2010
Time: 11am–7pm
Location: ISBCC, 100 Malcolm X Blvd, Boston, MA 02120
Fee: $25
Registration is closed.
Instructor Profile:
Born and raised in California, Ustadh Usama Canon embraced Islam in 1996. Since then he has had the honor of studying various Islamic Sciences both at home and abroad under some of today’s foremost scholars. Currently, Usama Canon serves as an Instructor at Zaytuna Institute and as a Muslim Chaplain for the State of California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
Usama Canon is the Founding Director of Ta’leef Collective and maintains an active role in various facets of outreach and education, concentrating on issues facing Muslim youth, assisting converts, and developing support systems for Muslim ex-offenders. He resides in the Bay Area with his wife and children.
Previous Event:
Deen Intensive is having its pioneering weekend intensive in Boston! Partnering with Bukhari Institute, the intensive will feature twelve 1-hour lectures by our beloved and eminent scholar, Ustadh Yahya Rhodus.
Student Fee: $65
Non-student/Adult Fee: $80
Fees will include meals and course book.
The first lecture on Friday, April 16th at 7:30pm is FREE and open to the public.
See program schedule here.
For accommodation needs, please contact bukhari.institute@gmail.com
Registration is closed.
Instructor Profile:
Ustadh Yahya was born and raised in America’s midwest. At the age of 19 he became Muslim in the San Francisco Bay Area and began studying with Shaykh Hamza Yusuf and distinguished scholars visiting from Mauritania, Shaykh Khatry & Shaykh Abdullah Ould Ahmadna. In 1998, he left for Mauritania to further his studies of the Islamic sciences. There he spent over two years sitting with some of Mauritania’s great scholars, including Shaykh Murabit al-Hajj, one of the great scholars of our age. In 2000, he moved to Tarim, Yemen to continue his studies at the prestigious Dar al-Mustafa. There he studied with renowned scholars Habib ‘Ali al-Jifry, Habib ‘Umar bin Hafiz, and other local scholars. In 2005, he returned from his studies overseas to serve as a full-time teacher at Zaytuna Institute.
Course Description:
The Quran is the eternal, uncreated speech of Allah revealed to His last messenger Muhammad (saws) to guide all of humanity. In this era of increasing turmoil and confusion, our need for the Quran has never been greater, but we have never been more distant from it.
“Refuge in Revelation: Finding Guidance in the Book of Allah” will re-introduce students to the treasures of revelation. The course will cover an introduction to the discipline of exegesis (tafsir), followed by a bird’s eye view of its content, the seven major themes of the Quran.
Next, students will engage the Quran’s more oft-recited passages, as a means to growing closer and reconnecting with the Book. This course is intended to reemphasize the role of the Quran not only as a source of law, but as a source of spiritual and ethical guidance in all aspects of our lives.
With this deeper appreciation of the role and purpose of the Quran in our lives, students will be prepared to embark on the lifelong journey of engaging the Book of Allah.