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Ramadan Intensive: Guided Reading of the Sira (The Beginning of Revelation"

Dear Students,

As-Salamu 'alaykum and Marhaba!  Welcome to our course "Ramadan Intensive: Guided Reading of the Sira The "Beginning of Revelation ."

The first live session is Sunday March 1st, 2026.  You can find the class materials below.  As this is the course page, check back here for updates.  We will be adding free resources to help you in your Arabic reading journey.

Please email us at contact@grammica.institute for any inquiries.  


Class Materials: 

Reading selection from Sira Ibn Hisham (PDF)

Complete Sira Ibn Hisham (PDF)

Online Hans Wehr (ejtaal.net)

Timings:

Classes are Sunday and Wednesday, 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM EST. Timings will remain as they are after Daylight Savings  in New York.

Topics

Session 1 (March 1st Sunday): Before Prophecy

The state of the Prophet, peace be upon him, and his habit of worship before his encounter with the Angel Gabriel.

Session 2 (March 4th Wednesday): Before Prophecy (part 2)

The Prophet's love for seclusion and his visits to the cave of Hira.

Session 3 (March 8th Sunday): Angelic Encounter

The first revelation and sura "Recite!" Here you practice your i'rab parsing skills with the first verses that were revealed from the Quran.

Session 4 (March 11th Wednesday): Return to Khadija

The resultant state of the Prophet, peace be upon him, and his wife Khadija comforting him.

Session 5 (March 15th Sunday): Waraqa, Early Verses

The encounter with Khadija's cousin, Waraqa ibn Nawful, and his recognition. You will practice your i'rab skills on the sura of Destiny.

Classes are conducted via Zoom. Join the class via the link above.

Homework

p49. Prepare the bottom of the page from البعث (from لما) to the end of the 2nd paragraph (وحده).

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Yusaf

Ustadh Yusaf brings over 10,000 hours of Arabic instructional experience from having taught over 700 students from around the world. He combines this wealth of live practical expertise with fluency in English (BSc, Indiana University) and a deep understanding of the modern student’s need for fast, actionable results. Having taught at Qasid Institute since 2009, he opened the world of classical texts, grammar treatises, and Quranic exegesis to complete newcomers for over 14 years.

Aside from eating and breathing Arabic grammar, Ustadh Yusaf enjoys hiking, reading, and relaxing with a cup of espresso.

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  1. As salaam alaikum: May this message find you in good health and high Iman.

    Could you tell me when I'rab Quran will be available and the cost. Shukran

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