Forthcoming  Sat 12th - Sun 13th April, 2008 Soul Reflections (two day al-Kauthar course) Delivered by: Abu Aaliyah Bookings & Inquiries: www.alkauthar.org Course Description: Imam al-Sa’di’s Exquisite Pearl will be the text used for this course; an excellent primer, or introduction, to the science of Islamic spirituality (suluk). Extensive course notes will supplement the reading of the text; helping to unfold a rich, inspiring & practical understanding of how best to purify our hearts and journey to Allah. Revealed wisdoms set in a contemporary context, nothing could be more important for a seeker of God and the Hereafter. Some of the themes intended to be covered, God willing, in this two-day course are: l The Significance & Status of Suluk in Islam l No Suluk Without Shari’ah l The Reality of Jihad al-Nafs l Understanding the Soul’s Destructive Traits l Taming & Training the Soul l Protecting & Strengthening the ‘Inspirational Urge’ l How to Nurture Spiritual Virtues: Sincerity, Fear & Hope; Divine Love & Intimacy; Remembrance; Patience; Gratitude; and Renunciation. l Healing the Wounds of Hardened Hearts l Balancing Spiritual Concerns & Material Needs l Importance of Spiritual Company Previous  27th October, 2007 Islam, Warfare & Terrorism (one day course, Goodge St.) Delivered by: Surkheel Abu Aaliyah 29th September, 2007 Role of British Muslims (one day course, IMF Hall, Leytonstone) Delivered by: Surkheel Abu Aaliyah 21st July, 2007 Searching for Peace in Troubled Times (one day, MWL, Goodge Street) Delivered by: Surkheel Abu Aaliyah May 27, 2006 Blueprint for a Believer (one day, Birkbeck College) Delivered by: Surkheel Abu Aaliyah May 14, 2006 Jihad in Islam (one day intensive, Masjid Tawhid; Leyton) Delivered by: Surkheel Abu Aaliyah March 12, 2005 Taqlid & Madhhabs (one day intensive, Birkbeck College) Delivered by: Surkheel Abu Aaliyah http://www.alkauthar.orgDescriptions.htmlshapeimage_2_link_0shapeimage_2_link_1