Book of Assistance Course

This classic text offers a complete guide to Muslim devotions, prayers and practical ethics. It connects the outward with the inward, carefully guiding us through various pitfalls and mishaps, so that we may be of those who are protected and guided on the straight path.

The Book of Assistance succinctly summarizes the stages of this spiritual journey and its most important milestones, such as certainty in the Afterlife, the stages of spiritual development, and presence of heart in acts of worship. Good character with other people, sincerity, gratitude, and love of God are some of the important topics.

The author, Imam al-Haddad (d. 1720), lived at Tarim in the Hadramaut valley between the Yemen and Oman, and is widely held to have been the “spiritual renewer” of the twelfth Islamic century. Imam Haddad had the unique ability to synthesize the knowledge that had come before him into works easily accessible for Muslims of his time. His legacy provides us with valuable information on how to act with wisdom.

Course Details:

Taught by: Shaykh Ahmed Abdo

When: 31/7/2024 – 11/9/2024

Part 1 of this course is now available as recordings for you to access any time. Once you register for Part 2 (31/7/2024 – 11/9/2024) you will be able to also purchase access to Part 1, available here.

Time: 7:30pm to 9:00pm

Duration: 7 weeks

Venue: QUL College, Revesby (Address provided upon registration) and live online via Zoom (link provided upon registration)

Format: In Person, and online livestream via Zoom

Fee: $80

Scholarship: A generous soul has offered to cover this term’s fee for 5 students who cannot afford the Book of Assistance course. Be in touch if you are unable to afford the fee, or if you know someone who would benefit from the class but cannot afford it. May Allah reward all involved.

Book of Assistance by Imam Abdallah ibn Alawi al-Haddad