Course Overview

This course covers the wisdoms and benefits of the daily prayer (salah). In these lectures, Shaykh Akram Nadwi teaches his book ‘Hikmat al-Salah’ in which he deals with topics such as prayer and its connection to gratitude, the wisdom behind the timings of the prayer, and many other pearls of wisdom. The content of the book upon which the course is based was derived from Shaykh Akram’s study of the writings of Maulana Hamiduddin Farahi. The course was originally taught during one of ASI’s Student Retreats.

Learning Outcomes 

Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

• • • Familiarise themselves with Maulana Hamiduddin Farahi
    • Understand the connection of prayer to daily life
    • Connect more deeply with their prayers after having learned the hidden wisdoms behind its timings and purpose