About This Course
- Six-week online course with Siraj Sohail. Meets live online for 50 minutes each session.
Choose One Section to Register For:
- Timings are listed according to Eastern Time (US).
- After registration, you will fill a form to select your live class section.
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Teen boys: Mondays at 8 pm Eastern Time (US) October 7–November 11
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Teen boys: Mondays at 8 pm Eastern Time (US) October 7–November 11
Can't attend live? You can register and choose to watch the recordings instead.
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Note: there is a minimum of five registered students for a section to run.
Classes use the program Zoom for live video meetings. The access links to the live section will be found in the online portal after registering and choosing your live section.
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Learning to Be a Man
Taking inspiration from Prophet Yusuf
Surah Yusuf is the ultimate coming-of-age story. The young boy Yusuf is cast away from his family into a home that would test his resolve and honor. He would face tests that would threaten his life, honor, and chastity. Through these trials, he would emerge as a leader and role model for centuries after him.
This surah provides essential guidance for young men on their own life journeys into adulthood. It teaches them the meaning of family, of patience, of resilience in the face of adversity. It illustrates the pitfalls of following one's desires and provides a role model for young people struggling to hold firm to their convictions in the face of temptation.
Ultimately, Yusuf (alayhis-salam) emerged from his struggles victorious. He reached the peak of his life as a leader in society with his family at his side. All along his journey, he demonstrated the utmost courage, leadership, and wisdom. His life story provides numerous lessons for our youth that they can apply to their own lives.
What do we want our young men to gain from this class?
- We want them to feel encouraged and empowered in times of trials
- We want them to learn that growing up is a process that will test us, stretch us to our limits, and demand maturity and strength
- We want them to understand that even the Prophets faced situations that were tempting, but they were able to emerge from those tests through taqwa and sabr.
- We want them to see what faith looks like in action.
- We want them to love this Prophet of Allah, and love this surah.
Guidance for Trying Times
Surah Yusuf contains essential lessons for the tests that young people face in our times. It speaks of family issues, temptations of men and women, and the role of power and responsibility. This surah is especially important for boys as they learn to navigate life's challenges on the way to manhood. Like Yusuf (alayhis-salam), they will be faced with situations in which they will be pressured to say or do the wrong thing. Like Yusuf (alayhis-salam), they will be called upon to be upright leaders. Through this surah, they will learn how to navigate these issues and hold fast to their faith.
Developing Qur'anic Literacy
Students will work with the original Arabic along with the English translation to develop a relationship with the surah. They will learn to understand common phrases from the Arabic to develop a sense of Qur'anic literacy. This class infuses the Qur'anic literacy with a sense of appreciation for the surah, as well as a connection with the verses. Students will learn to marvel at the beauty and eloquence of the Qur'an, and Allah willing, find their hearts becoming closer to it.
Important Notes
- Technical requirements: a device that has a webcam and microphone for video conferencing, and access to a printer.
- Materials: a notebook for taking notes. A handout with the translation of the surah will be provided to print out for note-taking.
- Sibling discounts are available. Please choose the applicable checkout option for 2 or 3 students.
- Please read the FAQ for Academy policies about withdrawals and refunds.
- Live sessions will be recorded and uploaded in the online classroom after each session.
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Registration Options
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Meet Your Teacher
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Instructor
Siraj Sohail
Siraj Sohail, J.D. is a practicing lawyer. He spent a decade in higher education administration, then left that to establish a legal firm. He has been active in teaching Muslim students in Islamic schools and community halaqahs for the last 15 years. He has studied Arabic in Syria and Jordan and uses classical Islamic sources to prepare his lessons. His classes incorporate knowledge, student engagement, and humor. He draws upon his legal and career experience to make connections between the Islamic material and the world around us. Highly personable, he is known for forming strong relationships with his students, acting as a mentor for many young adults. Br. Siraj currently lives on the East Coast of the US with his wife Merium Khan and three kids.