Amazing Hajj course: Journey of a Lifetime-Dr Akram Nadwi London 15th October 2011

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JOURNEY OF A LIFE TIME
A detailed course on the Fiqh of hajj and the importance ofprophet Ibrahim’s life in our society.

Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi
Saturday 15th October 2011
9am-5pm
Birkbeck College, Malet Street, London, WC1E 7HX

COURSE DETAIL
COURSE CONTENT
Significance and history of hajj
Virtues of hajj
Life of Prophet Ibrahim and its significance in our society
The fiqh of hajj
Practical guide through days of hajj
Practical tips and guidance including medical advice
Questions and answer session

COURSE DETAIL IN BRIEF
This course endeavours to teach the rites and practical knowledge of Hajj and Umrah,highlighting the spiritual message of Hajj. The course will also cast an insight into the life of Prophet Ibrahim and show its relevance in our society. In addition, the course will be attended by a qualified medical doctor to give you valuable medical advice needed to avoid any preventable health issues. By attending this course we hope you will gain the optimal experience and maximum spiritual uplifting from the JOURNEY OF YOUR LIFETIME. This course is designed to be of benefit to those who are going for hajj and for those not going for hajj alike.

FEES INCLUDE COURSE MATERIALS & REFRESHMENTS
£35 per person
Students/Unemployed 15% discount
10 further hardship discounts available
Please contact Al-Salam Institute

AL-SALAM INSTITUTE EXCLUSIVE REGULAR STUDENT OFFER
All students who attended al-Salam’s Oxford weekly Sunday classes during the academic year 2010/11 in Oxford OR any of al-Salam’s Summer 2011 courses held at Birkbeck College are eligible to attend the JOURNEY OF A LIFE TIME course at the amazing discounted price of £21 (40%off original ticket price- save £14). This offer is ONLY valid for the first 15 students. Offer closes on the 26th September 2011. To benefit from the offer please contact al-Salam Institute or reply to this email.

For further information contact:
[E] alsalaminstitute@gmail.com
[W]www.al-salam.co.uk
[B] 07943 894032
[S] 07891 878651
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Please note that there are 10 hardship discounts available for this course. Students are encouraged to register early to avoid disappointment.

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Please note this is not just a normal fiqh of Hajj course. The course is designed to train those who are going for hajj so that they can gain a spiritual uplifting from their sacred journey. It will also include how to live the life of a pious Muslim with signs of one’s hajj being accepted. This will be mainly done through deep reflection of the life of Prophet Ibrahim (as).
Furthermore, the course will go through many of those thought-provoking verses where Allah mentions the stories of various phases of Prophet Ibrahim’s life; from his quest for tawhid through his observations of the celestial bodies, to the number of sacrifices that he made willingly throughout his life, which earned him one of the most envious titles –the friend of Allah.
The Qur’an directly commands us to follow the millah or the way of Prophet Ibrahim. Moreover, the Qur’an reminds us that Prophet Ibrahim’s faith in Allah was never shaken by the trials and tribulations in his life. He remained steadfast against the greatest tyranny of his time, resisted the pressure from his family, sacrificed his children and wife, and was willing to give his life for the sake of Allah. In fact this journey of a lifetime that you will be embarking on is actually walking upon the footsteps of Prophet Ibrahim and his family. You are, in reality, answering the call of Prophet Ibrahim who invited you for Hajj.
The Qur’an tells us: “and announce amongst men about Hajj…” In short, the sacrifices of Prophet Ibrahim and his family are enshrined in most of the rites of the Hajj. Apart from Hajj symbolising brotherhood, sincerity and equality in front of Allah, it is in fact the amalgamation of sacrifices made by Prophet Ibrahim and his family. Being one of the greatest gatherings on the face of the earth surely it has more to offer than just rituals and symbolic meanings. Come and join us and let us discover what hajj really is for those of us who are travelling and those of us who are celebrating the first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah at home inshAllah.