The Shama'il are those narrations about the Prophet ﷺ that give us insight into his characteristics as a husband, friend, leader, or father. This class takes selections from the Shama'il regarding his physical appearance, generosity, companionship, and more.

We begin the chapter on the Messenger of God ﷺ, his life, and characteristics by talking about the relationship of love that Muslims are called to cultivate for him. Muhammad is God's Beloved, and for that reason, we ask God to make him beloved to us.

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Following up on the previous class, we discuss those habits and tendencies that, if we cultivate them, take us straight to God. We focus on the virtues that we are most in need of today.

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This class focuses upon those habits and tendencies that, if we allow them free reign, pull us away from ourselves and away from God. We focus on the most prevalent vices found in our society today as well as their cures.

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In this class, we begin the chapter on Ihsan, or "spiritual refinement," the final dimension of religion. We discuss Islam's understanding of spirituality and some of the key concepts of our spiritual life, such as the lower and higher selves, the heart, and human nature.

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What does it mean to testify that there is no God worthy of worship except Allah? In this class we will talk about Allah, the subject of the first statement of our shahada, and what it means to live by this testimony.

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The pilgrimage to Makkah is the journey of our lifetimes. In this class, we discuss how the Hajj was established, what it can teach us about the journey of life, and provide a modern example from the famous letter of Malcolm X.

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The month of fasting is our yearly spiritual retreat. It is our opportunity to rest from the world and recalibrate our spiritual senses. In this class, we discuss the connection between fasting and God-consciousness as well as Ramadan's role as the month of the Quran.

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The annual charity that eligible Muslims are required to pay gives us a look into Islam's social vision for humanity. We discuss its spiritual benefits along with the effect that it is intended to have on communities where it is collected and distributed.

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The five daily prayers are the pillars of our lives of worship. They are our greatest opportunity to draw nearer to God on a daily basis. This class discusses the importance of prayer as a comfort in our lives as well as how it puts us in touch with God's creation.

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