assalamu ‘alaykum wa rahmatullah,
Read below for the latest edition of the SP Monthly, in which you will find the latest news about the staff and happenings at SunniPath.
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The SP Monthly 
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| Latest News…from Our Desks to Your Inbox |
June 2008
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HIGHLIGHTS
Summer Semester: The Summer Semester has gotten off to a great start. There is still time to register until this Tuesday, so don’t miss this last chance to take part in our Summer full courses. Browse course catalog.
New Location: We’ve fully moved into our new offices with our specially-built, sound-proof lesson rooms. To see pictures, click here.
On-the-Ground Institute: Our new on-the-ground institute in Amman, Dar al-Tawfiq, is launching at the end of this month with 8 exciting inaugural courses. For more information, visit the Dar al-Tawfiq website.
It’s Finally Here…the Most Comprehensive Curriculum in the English Language: Details on our new curriculum have now been posted. We’ve received great feedback from our students so far, so be sure to read about the new programs on our New Curriculum page.
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The World Islamic Sciences & Education University Presents SunniPath with a Plaque: The President of the World Islamic Sciences & Education (WISE) University in Jordan, Dr. Umar al-Rimawi, presented SunniPath with this plaque in recognition of SunniPath’s work in Islamic education. WISE University includes the former College of Usul al-Din of Balqa University, which has an enrollment of 1500 students. |
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STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS
Last week, Shaykh Ashraf Muneeb received his PhD with distinction in Islamic Studies from Imam Al Ouzai University in Beirut. His thesis was on the effects of family law on Muslims in the United States. Mabruk to Shaykh Ashraf!
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Featured Second-Half Courses
For anyone busy at the beginning of the Summer, we do have a few short courses that will be starting July. Here are some featured second-half short courses:
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Finding the Straight Path
Maintaining Identity without Extremism
Taught by Shaykh Hamza Karamali
Gain clarity amidst the confusion through surveying the major currents in contemporary Muslim discourse; understanding the issues that distinguish each current; coming to a conclusion about each of these issues; and then dealing with those who disagree with you in the light of the merciful example of the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and give him peace. Learn more.
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Hadith or Fiqh?
The Relationship Between Hadiths
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the Four Schools of Law
Taught by Shaykh Hamza Karamali
This short course examines the basis of hadith disagreements among the four schools of thought and dispels the common misunderstanding that the disagreements occurred through lack of knowledge or an incomplete understanding of hadith literature. Learn more.
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Journey to Allah - Part 1
Spiritual Guidance for Muslim Women and Men
Taught by Habib ‘Ali al-Jifry
and Shaykh Abdul Kareem Yahya
This short course introduces you to traveling the path to Allah, sincerity, self-observation, preserving the inspirational drive, repentance, and emulating Allah’s beloved Messenger, may Allah bless him and give him peace. Learn more.
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The Supplications of the Daily Prayer
Turning the Prayer into a Spiritual Experience
Taught by Shaykh Sohail Hanif
Learn the meanings and significance behind the various supplications said during the daily prayer so that you can transform it from rote recitation into an active engagement with increased presence of heart. Learn more.
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Assalaam-u-alaykum wr wb
Alhamdulillah, it was nice to know that Sh. Ashraf Muneeb(db) is done with his PhD.
So, will Sidi Ashraf Muneeb be teaching/developing new courses at SP Inshallah?
WSalaam && Allah Hafiz