Nahj al-Balaghah Studies

Course Overview

The Nahj al Balaghah (Peak of Eloquence) is the most famous collection of sermons, letters, commentaries and narrations attributed to Ali ibn Abi Taleb(a), the cousin and son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad(s). Compiled in the 10th century CE by Sharif Razi, the book represents a rich body of Islamic knowledge. Students taking this course will be introduced to the eloquent thinking and knowledge of one of the great personality of Islam. The course, open to all, will focus on selected topics from the collection over a period of 10 weeks.

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Course Objectives

This course is designed for students of all religions who are keen to learn about the primary sources of Islam. The well-renowned scholars Dr Isa Jahangir, Sheikh Mirza Abbas, Prof Syed Milani, Dr Sheikh Mohammad Saeed Bahmanpour and Maulana Maqbool Hussain Alvi will deliver the lectures on selected sermons of Nahj Al- Balaghah, covering various topics such as monotheism, the hereafter, morality, wisdom, intellect, the Qur’an.

Course Structure

Classes timetable:

Sheikh Mirza Abbas
20.10.2017 – Friday – 18:30-20:30

Maulana Maqbool Hussain Alvi
27.10.2017 – Friday – 18:30-20:30

Syed Fazil Milani
03.11.2017 – Friday – 18:30-20:30

Dr Isa Jahangir
13.11.2017 – Monday – 18:30-20:30

Sheikh M S Bahmanppour
20.11.2017 – Monday – 18:30-20:30

Sheikh M S Bahmanppour
24.11.2017 – Friday – 18:30-20:30

Dr Isa Jahangir
01.12.2017 – Friday – 18:30-20:30

Sheikh Mirza Abbas
08.12.2017 – Friday – 18:30-20:30

Maulana Maqbool Hussain Alvi
15.12.2017 – Friday – 18:30-20:30

Syed Fazil Milani
22.12.2017 – Friday – 18:30-20:30

This programme was developed and is delivered and assessed by The Islamic College.

Admissions are open throughout the year. If you wish to apply please complete Register form or contact the Short Course Department by email: shortcourses@islamic-college.ac.uk or by phone: 020 8451 9993

Course Info

Course Name: A Commentary on Selected Sermons of Nahj Al-Balaghah

Course Fees: Registration is mandatory but no fee is required

Course Duration:

20-Oct-2017 to 22-Dec-2017

Learning methods

Delivered in English & Arabic
Multimedia resources
Group activities and role-playing
Plus extra supporting material selected by HE ISLAMIC COLLEGE Arabic department/teacher