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Tales of Redemption:
Select Stories from Ibn
Qudāmah’s Kitab al-Tawwabin
Fridays at 5:00 PM EST
Instructor: Shaykh Tariq Musleh
OBJECTIVES
What will you learn?
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Explore the Islamic understanding of repentance, including its conditions, significance, and the role it plays in the life of a believer.
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Analyze and reflect on select stories from Kitab al-Tawwabin to gain practical insights into how tawbah transforms individuals and their lives.
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Inspire students to engage in sincere repentance and develop a deeper trust in Allah's mercy and forgiveness.
INSTRUCTOR
Shaykh Tariq Musleh is a graduate from the prestigious Madinah University where he attained his Associate degree in Arabic and Bachelors Degree from the College of Sharia. He completed his memorization of Quran at the age of 13 and went on to receive ijaza from Palestine. He studied Classical Arabic at the Fajr Center in Egypt. Shaykh Tariq has worked as a part time instructor for Islamic Learning Foundation Chicago, where he taught Quran and Arabic studies. He has served in Young Muslims (YM) for many years as a coordinator and murrabi. Shaykh Tariq has also served as the Youth Director for the Islamic Center of Naperville in Chicago and became the Youth Director and Assistant Imam of Mecca Center in Willowbrook, Illinois in July 2017.
COURSE
DESCRIPTION
Description: This class explores select stories from Kitab al-Tawwabin by Ibn Qudāmah al-Maqdisī, a masterpiece that compiles real-life accounts of individuals who turned back to Allah through the transformative power of repentance. These heartfelt stories demonstrate Allah’s infinite mercy and the resilience of the human spirit, offering timeless lessons on the process of returning to Allah. Through these narratives, students will gain insight into the emotional, spiritual, and practical aspects of tawbah, inspiring them to strengthen their relationship with their Creator and seek forgiveness sincerely.