Sakinah

Courses

Five classes, one a day.

We meet Monday through Friday. Each class is small enough that the teacher knows every student. Read what each class covers, then enroll in the one that fits you.

  1. An open muṣḥaf, awaiting recitation.
    An open muṣḥaf, awaiting recitation.
    Monday · 15:00 GMTAll levels

    Quran Recitation and Tajweed

    تلاوة القرآن وتجويده

    From the Arabic alphabet to fluent recitation. Tajweed introduced step by step, with patient correction.

    Taught by Ngui Ndow

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  2. A tasbīḥ at rest beside an open muṣḥaf.
    A tasbīḥ at rest beside an open muṣḥaf.
    Tuesday · 15:00 GMTAll levels

    Understanding the Nafs

    فهم النفس

    A reflective halaqa on the self, sincerity, and the practical work of holding on to the rope of Allah.

    Taught by Pulo Cham

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  3. A hand-glazed geometric tile, indigo and saffron.
    A hand-glazed geometric tile, indigo and saffron.
    Wednesday · 15:00 GMTAll levels

    The 99 Names of Allah

    أسماء الله الحسنى

    The beauty, meanings, and lessons of Allah’s names, studied with sincerity and reflection.

    Taught by Bineta Niang

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  4. An aged manuscript page, Naskh script on parchment.
    An aged manuscript page, Naskh script on parchment.
    Thursday · 15:00 GMTIntermediate

    The 40 Hadith of Al-Nawawī

    الأربعون النووية

    A weekly study of Imām al-Nawawī’s celebrated forty hadith, with attention to the adab of the student of knowledge.

    Taught by Oumy Diene

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