The Sciences of Al-Qur'an

Assalamu Alikum my dear brothers and sisters,

I pray that this find you all in the best of health and highest of Imaan inshaallah.

This month brings us an amazing course about the Sciences of Al-Qur'an. This Divine Book is the primary source of our deen, personified in our beloved Prophet, may peace and blessings be upon him and his companions. The course will take place at the elegant Islamic Dawah Center (downtown Houston), where the Sharia Academy has been fortunate to host monthly events as of late. The schedule is as usual, starting at 10am and ending roughly at 5pm on both Saturday and Sunday (May 22-23) inshaallah. We are extremely excited to have our very own Sheikh Mamdouh Mahmoud teach this course, which will be open to both first and second diploma students.

We are also excited to add a few young and eager students to our growing family, who are dedicating valuable time and vibrant effort towards the continuous growth of this program. May Allah reward them for all that they do. Please do not hesitate to share your opinions, ideas, and criticisms. We are in a constant state of change towards what is pleasing to Allah, and we strive every day to cater to our students' needs. If you, or anyone you know, would like to post to this blog, please leave a comment or submit your piece to houstoninfo@shariaacdemy.com or directly to me (tayseir@gmail.com). Alhamdulillah, I'm always available at our monthly seminars if you'd feel more comfortable speaking to me in person. We are looking for a variety of writing styles. We would love to showcase our students' talents for all to see. Your submission may vary from personal experiences during class, how the knowledge you've obtained has influenced your personal life, or your simple reflections on a certain Qur'anic verse, Hadith, or lecture. Keep an open mind and don't hesitate to express yourself. Your submissions may also be posted anonymously if you so choose inshaallah.

If you are present on facebook, please become a member of our group:
Sharia Academy of America (Houston Branch)
and check out this month's event page:
The Sciences of Al-Qur'an

Jazzakumallahu khairan for your continued support. All the members of the Houston Team look forward to seeing you and your loved ones at this month's seminar inshaallah.
Wassalamu Alikum Wa Rahmatullah

Tayseir Mahmoud
Web/Literary Editor

Graduation

Assalamu Alikum Wa Rahmatullah,

Alhamdulillah, we have successfully completed the first diploma, which is equivalent to one year at Al-Azhar University. All of us in the Houston team are extremely proud of this success. We would not be here today, celebrating this success, if it weren't for the hard work and dedication of the students. Your determination to seek knowledge is truly the driving force behind the success of this project. The graduation ceremony for all students who completed the first diploma will be held on Saturday night, January 23rd, 2010 at the Islamic Da'wa Center located in downtown Houston. Please invite everyone you know to come out and celebrate your success. We look forward to seeing you, your family, and your friends inshaallah. Jazakumallahu Khairan for your efforts. May Allah reward us for all the good that we do in this life and unite us in Jannah inshallah.