Tafsir
Currently we are taking an in-depth look at Surah 12, Yusuf, The Prophet Joseph.
The tafsir is presented as a compilation of several primary sources, filtered and understood in our context and situation as Muslims here in the West. This unique style and approach is not only a reflection of Shaykh Zahirs commitment to the preservation of the Islamic Sciences but also his dedication to making it relevant to our times.
Below are some links to potentially helpful Qur’an related sites.
www.islamibayanaat.com/EnglishMarefulQuran.htm
Hadith/Spiritual Excellence
Bustan ul-`Arifeen, The Garden of Gnostics
Imam Abu Zakariyya Muhy’d-din ibn Sharaf an-Nawawi, Tranlated by Aisha Bewley
Imam Nawawi (d. 676/1277) says in the preface:
“The Purpose of this book is to make clear to you how to travel this path. It will show you how to take on the excellent qualities I have described. Allah willing, I will mention some of the pearls and realities of Gnostics. It will be composed in such a way so as not to bore the reader and so as to render its subject matter easy to remember. Allah willing I will quote some of the uplifting sayings of the salaf.”
Seerah
Fiqh al-Seerah An-Nabawiyah, The Jurisprudence of the Prophetic Biography
Dr. Muhammad Sa’id Ramadan al-Buti
This insightful work presents the student with a deeper appreciation for the lessons and wisdoms behind the events of the seerah. Lessons and wisdoms that can be translated into our daily lives to make them closer to the beautiful prophetic example set for us.
[NOTE: currently we are in the process of obtaining enough copies of this book for everyone. As a result, we will concentrate of completing Bustan ul'Arifeen before starting this text in class]
