Tazkiyah – Level 1
Purification of the Heart
About The Course
How engrossed are you with mundane and trivial things of this world and do these things affect your emotional wellbeing? Do you struggle to refrain from sins, and have little motivation to worship Allah swt? Is your heart free and pure from spiritual illnesses? When you do worship Allah swt, are you distracted or feel deprived of the pleasure of connecting with the Creator. There are several reasons why this may be. Our success in this world and hereafter fundamentally revolves around the state of our spiritual heart and soul and how far we are in this journey to salvation.
Allah swt says: “Indeed the successful one is one who purifies his / her soul, and doomed is the one who corrupts it.” [Q. 91:9-10].
A heart which is consumed with the rays of knowledge from Allah swt and shines with wholesome attributes of righteousness, can only be that which is pure from worldly passions and its snares. A clean and pure heart is one which is free from spiritual illnesses. When the heart is blemished with such ailments it cannot absorb the essence and treasures of this knowledge and its associated attributes of the unseen, and so, remains deprived from performing good and righteous actions that are rewarded. Good character and good deeds are manifestations of a purified heart and it is obligatory that all aim to achieve this state through gaining beneficial knowledge, and by being guided by those who have spent time striving spiritually to cleanse their heart. Otherwise, knowledge will be a mere exercise to no end and of little benefit, like a valuable tool one has in their possession that is deprived of the fortune and craftmanship required to build and develop a golden path leading to the Creator.
This course has been designed to provide a step by step approach to purify hearts. Many authentic resources have been used by our scholars to frame an extremely beneficial and unique course with a strategic focus to personalise your spiritual journey of self-rectification tailored to your needs as a Seeker of Spiritual Development. The course will be run from graded basics to more advanced spiritual development exercises that benefit the spiritual state of students.
This is a unique opportunity to join our multi-faceted approach to develop you spiritually through enrichment exercises coupled with personalised mentor specific guidance. Our first approach will be to instil spiritual awareness and develop a God conscious mindset through lectures, reading materials and interaction and engagement with instructors, and this will be coupled with modules to transform your character, motives and actions through spiritual exercises, related to all the diseases of the heart.
Seekers of spiritual development will be able to listen and watch goal focussed videos, join live sessions with spiritual instructors and attempt online activities, questionnaires which are aimed to transform both your internal and external self.
The purpose is to connect you with Allah swt so that the knowledge you gain is one which is pleasing to our Lord. The insight (basirah) you will gain from the knowledge, coupled with a heart which is undergoing a process of revival and purification will open up the treasures of this mysterious world and bridge a longing for an afterlife which far surpasses anything sensed or perceived in this world.
Course Team
Shaykh Dr Rafaqat Rashid
(Academic Director, Al Balagh Academy, UK)
Shaykh Mufti Saiful Islam
Shaykh Haroon Sidat
Shaykh Mustaqeem Shah
AT A GLANCE
15 Live Online Sessions
Duration: 6 Months
Sundays, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (London, UK)
Video Recordings Available
Access to Mobile App
Certificate
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Starts on 29th May 2022
Course Fee
Pay in Full: £79.99 £49.99
(Providing upto 40% scholarship on this Course)
Pay In 4 Installments: £14.99/month for 4 months
Registration Deadline
Al Balagh Scholarship
AlBalagh Scholarship is available for learners who cannot afford the fee.
Course Team
Shaykh Dr Rafaqat Rashid
Shaykh Mufti Saiful Islam
(Founder of Jamiah Khatamun
Nabiyeen Institute, Bradford, UK)
Shaykh Haroon Sidat
Shaykh Mustaqeem Shah
TAZKIYAH STUDIES SYLLABUS
SELECTED MODULES WILL BE COVERED IN LEVEL 1 OF THIS PROGRAMME
SESSION
1
Importance and virtue of Knowledge
Importance and virtue of Knowledge
session
2
Attributes and Beautiful Names of Allah
Attributes and Beautiful
Names of Allah
session
3
Love for the Prophet (saw)
Love for the Prophet (saw)
session
4
Virtues of the Qur’an
Virtues of
the Qur’an
session
5
Aspiration for the Hereafter
Aspiration for
the Hereafter
session
6
Importance and Virtues of Purity (Tahara)
Importance and Virtues
of Purity (Tahara)
session
7
Gaining the most from Salah
Gaining the
most from Salah
session
8
Benefits of Supplication
Benefits of Supplication
session
9
Benefits of Zikr
Benefits of Zikr
session
10
Benefits of Tawba
Benefits of Tawba
session
11
Refining the Character
Refining the Character
session
12
Treating Diseases of the Heart
Treating Diseases
of the Heart
session
13
Controlling the Tongue
Controlling the Tongue
session
14
Controlling the Gaze
Controlling the Gaze
session
15
Importance of Good Company
Importance of
Good Company
WORKSHOP
1
Fear of Poverty
WORKSHOP
2
Wantonness
WORKSHOP
3
Iniquity
WORKSHOP
4
Envy
WORKSHOP
5
Ostentation
WORKSHOP
6
Vanity
WORKSHOP
7
Hatred
WORKSHOP
8
Anger
WORKSHOP
9
Heedlessness
WORKSHOP
10
Fantasizing
WORKSHOP
11
Relying on other than God
WORKSHOP
12
Discontent
WORKSHOP
13
Selfishness
WORKSHOP
14
Miserliness
WORKSHOP
15
Arrogance
Course Overview
The Course Will Deliver On Two Holistic Approaches To Self – Development:
Modules related to developing a spiritual and God conscious mindset focussing mainly on Taqwa and Tawakkul.
Modules related to root causes of spiritual illnesses of hearts (i.e. arrogance) and how to cure their symptoms (i.e. anger and vanity etc).
The sessions will be personalised and interactive in parts so that students can share their experiences under spiritual guidance and gradually gain a sense of nurturing in their own personal spiritual development.
There will also be opportunities for students to partake in specific spiritually enhancing course units addressing individual spiritual illnesses to support development and to treat the heart.
Learning Objectives
The Key Objectives Of This Course Are To:
- Have a good understanding of knowledge of the internal aspects of good character and pure hearts.
- Gain the ability to self-reflect on one’s spiritual state and identify areas of concern.
- Gain insight to modes of spiritual therapies as forms of healing and removing impurities of the heart.
- Appreciate and utilize the pure and sound heart to guide towards good knowledge, good character and good deeds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Al Balagh courses recognised or accredited?
Al Balagh courses do not provide an externally accredited or recognised qualification. Our own expert team works at the course content. With over 5000+ learners, we are continuously growing and our vision is to make Al Balagh qualifications renowned worldwide through our expert team, without seeking formal accreditation or recognition from external institutional bodies.
How is this online course structured?
Our online course comprises live interactive online sessions, pre-recorded videos, online course material that include, presentations, reading material & online learning activities. Students may ask questions and get their doubts cleared from their respective lecturers, if any. Our dedicated academic support team will assist you as required.
When will I have access to the online course material?
Upon successful enrollment, you will get access to myAlBalagh (our online learning portal) within 24 hours.
Will I get notification for live sessions?
All students will receive notification for their course live sessions via email and/or course WhatsApp group. You may also check the Course Schedule tab on your dashboard after logging in on our website or Mobile App.
Is it mandatory to attend live sessions?
We always encourage attending live sessions among students, but it is not compulsory for technical course progress of the students.
I missed a live session. Can I get the video recordings?
If you are unable to attend a live session or have missed it, you can view recorded sessions on your course dashboard. You can access all the completed Recordings, PPT and assessments anytime.
Can I download the recordings and watch it offline?
You can download recordings and PPT of the course sessions from the myAlBalagh mobile App for all the enrolled courses.The recordings will be available for students after 48 hours of the live session.
Do I get marks for watching course recordings and presentations?
There are no additional marks for watching the course recordings. Only the module Assessments and the final exam add up to the final score.You can check the individual scores of your Assessments under the Progress tab of myAlBalagh.
I have doubts but I cannot attend the live session. Any other way to ask my questions?
You can discuss your doubts via Course WhatsApp Group dedicated for student discussion or access the Discussion Board on myAlBalagh. It is a platform for you to ask questions, discuss and get your doubts cleared.
When will the final exam be held?
The Final Exam will be held at the end of the course and will be a Graded And Timed Exam.
How do I interact with my classmates?
You can interact with your classmates on our Whatsapp Group exclusive for the course students. Furthermore, you can use the Discussion Board to connect with other course students as well.
How long will I have access to the online course?
You will have access to the online course content for up to 2 years. If you want lifetime access, contact our admin team via Email at [email protected].
I am facing trouble signing into the “myAlBalagh” Online Student portal. What should I do?
In case you find any trouble accessing your account, then please contact us immediately. Our dedicated support team will ensure that your problem gets resolved at the earliest.
How can I apply for the Al Balagh Scholarship?
Al Balagh Academy values seekers of knowledge more than anything. Please visit here to apply for a scholarship. Our team will assess your application and respond in 2-3 working days.