Tazkiyah I- ISHSC

This course will explore the place of spirituality in Islam, within the bounds of the Quran and Sunnah, and by contrasting that against the spiritual paradigms of other world systems. It will also look at the history of Sunni Sufism, and a balanced approach towards this discipline. It will also explore the inner dimensions of worship, namely some of the deeper meanings of Salah, Zakah, Sawm, Hajj, and Quranic Reflection. While the jurisprudence of these acts covers the form and proper manner of performance, this course will cover the substance of each action.(2 credit hours)

About the Instructor

Ust. Ibrahim Hafidh graduated from Mishkah University with a Bachelors in Islamic Studies and previously studied extensively under Dr Hatem al-Haj. He also holds a BSc in Computer and Information Science from Mankato State University.

He has been an instructor for Mishkah’s online high school program since its inception, In addition to teaching, he is responsible for re-designing and enhancing the courses to meet high schoolers’ needs. He is also a member of Mishkah’s Academic committee, as well as a teaching assistant for the main undergraduate program.

Ust. Ibrahim has been actively involved in dawah and community service for 20 years. He currently serves on the board of Building Blocks of Islam, a social and educational services non-profit in the Twin Cities. As a Dawah Coordinator for Building Blocks, he helped manage and implement multi-level dawah trainings for new da’ees, as well as oversee mentorship services and classes for new Muslims.

By profession, he is a Data & Analytics Solution Architect with over 24 years of experience building data warehouses in both industry and consulting capacities.