New workshops on Al-Ghazali's books start February

Islamic education and outreach organisation SimplyIslam.sg has organised a sequel to its September 2017 workshops on The Life & Thoughts of Imam Al-Ghazzali (الغزالي) in September 2017. Abū Ḥāmid Muḥammad ibn Muḥammad Al-Ghazali is an influential Muslim scholar who lived from 1058 to 1111. 

The school has a new 40-week course, Journey with Imam Al-Ghazzali, that will go more in-depth into several of Imam Al-Ghazali's books. The course aims to uncover Al-Ghazali’s advice and spiritual practices to make daily routines more meaningful and purposeful. Books that will be covered include:

– Munqidh min al-Dalalah (المنقذ من الضلال)
– Book of Intentions
– Secrets of Outer Worship
– Remembering Death
– Book of Tawbah (كتاب التوبة)

– other books will also be discussed.

Details:

Classes are weekly, on Wednesday evenings, and begin 7 February. Register 

Explore:

Browse the virtual library of Ghazali works

Read discussions of Ghazali's philosophy

MUIS launches aid appeal for victims of the Nepal earthquake

Source: MUIS Facebook page.

The Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) has announced that mosques in Singapore, in collaboration with the Rahmatan Lil Alamin Foundation (RLAF), are organising a fund raising effort in aid of earthquake victims in Nepal. Donation boxes will be placed at all 68 mosques from till Thursday, 7 May 2015 and are marked Special Collection for Nepal.

Members of the community can also offer their donations in cash or by cheque to Muis or contribute online.

All proceeds from the collection will be handed over to Mercy Relief.