Date and Time

Thursdays AT 7:00 pm
 Sep 26th - Dec 12th, 2024

About Course

Surah Al-Ahzab stands out as one of the most intricate chapters in the Quran, offering profound insights into the challenges faced by the early Muslim community and the leadership of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). This course delves into the complexities and controversies surrounding this pivotal Surah, unraveling its themes and significance within the broader Islamic narrative.


Participants will explore the multifaceted issues addressed in Surah Al-Ahzab, including the controversies propagated by the Munafiqoon (hypocrites) against the Prophet (ﷺ) and the social impact of the marriage between Zaid and Zainab. Through examining these events, we will gain a deeper understanding of the Surah's role in shaping Islamic social ethics and laws.


A significant focus will be on the relationship between Surah Al-Ahzab and Surah An-Nur. While Surah An-Nur addresses social ethics and morality, Surah Al-Ahzab emphasizes the laws of engagement and the proper conduct within the Muslim community. The interplay between these two Surahs highlights the comprehensive nature of Islamic guidance on both personal and communal levels.


Additionally, this course will offer an in-depth analysis of Ayat 35, one of the most comprehensive verses in the Quran, encapsulating the principles of faith, practice, and ethical conduct. Through this exploration, participants will appreciate the timeless wisdom embedded in the Quran and its relevance to contemporary issues.


Join us on this enlightening journey to unravel the layers of Surah Al-Ahzab, uncover its historical context, and discover its enduring lessons for personal and social transformation.

Instructor(s)

Instructor Bio:

Shaikh Musleh Khan was born in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. He was raised and is currently residing in Toronto, Canada. At college, he studied computer programming and then went to work as a fraud analyst. In 2002 Shaikh Musleh was accepted at the Islamic University of Madinah where he completed a diploma in Arabic followed by a BA in Islamic Law from the faculty of Da'wah and Usool al-deen. He memorised the Qur'an with an ijaza and has completed a complete study of Sahih al-Bukhari.Shaikh Musleh undertook a study of various Islamic books including those on Fiqh, Hadith, Aqidah, Tafsir. Futhermore, he took classes with various prominent scholars in the course of his time in Madinah, including Sheikh Mukhtar Al-Shanqiiti, Sheikh Muhsin Al-Abaad, Sheikh Abd al-Razak, and Sheikh Muhammad Shafi among others. Upon graduating in 2011 he has returned to Canada and has plans to pursue a Masters at York University, Toronto. He has been very active in the Toronto vicinity for more than 10 years, having conducted khutbahs, classes, lectures and conferences, as well as various Islamic Intensive programs in the United States. Shaikh Musleh enjoys long-distance running and basketball. He loves to read and write in addition to spending time preparing for classes in Toronto where he and his wife reside.

Musleh Khan

Imam and Youth Counselor