There is perhaps no more central and pivotal concept within Islam as Tawhid (believing in God’s Oneness). It is the lens through which the believer looks at themself and the world around them. But, it is not a mere concept; it is a reality to be lived and actualized.The Aphorisms of the famous 13th century Alexandrian jurist and sage, Ibn ‘Ata’illah, have gained renown and acceptance by the Muslim ummah for elucidating the attributes of a heart in complete surrender to God.
In this course, we will examine a selection of some of the key Aphorisms (Hikam) related to actualizing tawhid, not only as a set of beliefs in the mind but as a state of the heart.
🗒️ Topics:
On Moderation in Fear and Hope
On the Etiquette of Supplication
On Solitude & Detachment
On Accepting the Divine Decree and Abandoning Choice
On Patience Through Adversity
On the Servant’s Proximity to Allah
On the States of the Path
On Thankfulness
Shaykh Usman Qamar was born and raised in Cambridge, Ontario. He began his Quranic studies while in high school and finished memorization of the Quran when he was 16. He spent the following seven years in the UK and South Africa studying traditional Islamic sciences. He has completed a double major in psychology and philosophy at the University of Waterloo. He serves as religious educator at ISNA Canada, alongside having founded Wijhah Initiative, a not-for-profit organization that facilitates social and spiritual events that are welcoming, meaningful, and nurturing and foster a sense of community for young adults and youth.
