assalamu ‘alaykum wa rahmatullah,
We just added a new course—The Historical Development of Islamic Law: From Its Prophetic Origins to Modern Application with Shaykh Sohail Hanif.
In this short course, you wil examine the foundation of the legal schools through a historical analysis of Islamic law in the era of the Prophet, rightly guided caliphs, tabi’in, and […]

Asalaam alaykum wa rahmatullah
To be able to sit with our dearest Shaykh AbdulKareem after having studied, smiled, and reflected about deep issues under his care for the last year and a bit, this pauper would like to invite you all to share in that experience…
Title: Loving the Prophet of Light in an Age of Darkness
Date: […]

assalamu ‘alaykum wa rahmatullah,
We have three exciting NEW short courses starting in March. Our short courses cover unique topics and are especially perfect for anyone who can’t commit to a full-semester course.
1. Understanding Islam: The Coherence of Islam and the Quest for Truth
Taught by: Ustadha Noura Shamma
Starts March 13th

This seven-week short course will provide […]

As our summer semester winded down, I felt like I was going to go through withdrawal. I’ve taken at least one class a semester at SunniPath Academy for a few semesters now. Browsing through the course catalog recently, I felt perplexed. I had (and still have) no idea which courses to take. They’re all just […]

Bismillah.
In the class, Women and Men Around the Messenger, Ustadha Noura described the Prophet (sallahu alayhi wasalam) as a man with the greatest love for His Ummah.
The Prophet (sallahu alayhi wasalaam) said (as reported in Sahih Muslim):
“The metaphor of me and you is that of a man who lights a fire and the grasshoppers and […]

From Mr D’s Notes on Teaching..
Joseph Caro (1488-1575) a Jewish writer once mentioned some of the actions a young man should take when in the presence of a teacher.

He held that the student was to honor his teacher above his parents.
He likened anyone striving or complaining with/to his teacher to striving or complaining with/to the […]

This is an excerpt from a conversation with Shaykh al-Bouti on knowledge, learning, and da`wa. We began by asking about advice on how to convey the message of Islam to others. He replied:
“Look, my brother, in my opinion the best way in our times to reach the desired goals is discussion.
Consider what the major issues […]

The Need For Wisdom and Knowledge - Fath al-Mawsuli and Imam Ghazali
Fath al-Mawsuli (Allah have mercy on him) said:
Doesn’t a sick person who is deprived of food and drink die?… It is the same with the heart: if it is kept from wisdom and knowledge for three days, it dies….”
Imam Ghazali (Allah have mercy on […]