Ramadan Course: The Beginning of Revelation
Only $99 for 5 Sessions
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Practice your reading and translating skills this Ramadan as we read the section on the beginning of revelation from the Sira of Ibn Hisham, one of the earliest prophetic biographies in the Muslim scholarly tradition.
—Vocalize and translate 4 pages of classical Arabic
—Read aloud in class and get immediate feedback
—Practice your i'rab parsing skills
—BONUS: weekly office hours
Course Schedule
Sundays & Wednesdays
Beginning Sunday, March 1st — 10:00 AM EST (New York City)
What We’ll Cover
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.
Only $99 for 5 Sessions
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When are the classes and how many?
There are five classes in total and are held Sundays and Wednesdays beginning Sunday, March 1st 10:00 AM EST.
What if I can't make it to the live sessions?
All sessions are recorded for you to review, and available 24 hours after the end of each class.
Does this class have prerequisites?
Qualified students ideally have completed our Essentials certificate to get the most out of this course. All students are welcome. Arabic grammar terminology is used in class.
What level is this class?
This is practical application of the materials students learn in our Intermediate certificate, which covers irregular morphology, deeper grammar, and guided reading practice.
Will I get to read in class?
Students who arrive first and have prepared the text are given preference in reading aloud. That said, we accommodate everyone that attends.
What exactly will we be reading?
Four pages from Ibn Hisham's Sira on the commissioning of the Prophet, peace be upon him, and the revelation of the Quran, along with relevant Quranic verses.
What if I need help?
That's what we are here for. You will have access to weekly office hours you can book and ask your questions. For all other questions, you can email us at contact@grammica.institute
How long do I have access to this class and the recordings?
You get access to all our courses for 10 months from when you register, or when the class starts, whichever is later.