Fall 2017: The Story of Lady Hannah and Lady Maryam (a), Sura Aale Imran, Verses 35-44

Course Outline

This course will discuss the story of two great women: Lady Hannah daughter of Imran and her daughter Lady Maryam.

The main objectives of the course are to help students:

  • become familiar with the stories of these two women from the Quran.
  • learn how to be in close communication with Allah
  • understand the male and female roles and responsibilities
  • understand the concept of physical, emotional, and spiritual growth
  • Learn about Prophet Zakariyyah (Zechariah) ‘alayhis salām

Each session will include a reading of verses in Arabic and English, an explanation, and its commentary. Cross reference to other verses of the Quran on the same theme may also be explored.