Living The Sunnah:
Lessons From The Hadith Of Imam Al Nawawi
Starting: Sunday, Sept 21 2025
Time: 11 PM EST, 4 PM UK, 8 PM PK
Course Fee: 20$
Day: Every Sunday
Taught by: Maulana Muhammad Aamir
Age Group: 16 Years & Above (Online Course For Men)
Repentance & Resolve
Surah al-Tawbah is a chapter unlike any other in the Qur’an. Revealed in the later years of the Prophet’s ﷺ mission, it addresses the challenges of hypocrisy, the trials of battle, the urgency of commitment, and above all, the boundless mercy of Allah for those who turn back to Him.
In this course, we will journey through the verses of Surah al-Tawbah to uncover the profound lessons it offers for our personal and collective lives. From the call to sincere repentance to the demand for unwavering resolve in faith, this Surah provides guidance for believers striving to remain steadfast amidst trials.
Through an in-depth tafsir, we will reflect on how the Surah exposes hypocrisy, commands sincerity, and invites us to embrace the power of tawbah (repentance) and ʿazm (firm resolve).
Course Outline
Session 1: Introduction & Foundations
- Introduction to Imam al-Nawawī and his works
- Importance of the Forty Hadith in Islamic scholarship
- Hadith 1: Actions are by intentions (Niyyah)
- Hadith 2: Islam, Īmān, and Iḥsān (The Hadith of Jibrīl)
- Hadith 3: Pillars of Islam
Learning Focus: Foundations of belief and practice; sincerity as the root of all deeds.
Session 2: Principles of Faith & Worship
- Hadith 4: Deeds judged by intentions & creation stages
- Hadith 5: Innovations in religion
- Hadith 6: Purification is half of faith
- Hadith 7: Religion is sincerity (Naṣīḥah)
Learning Focus: Authentic worship, sincerity, and the essence of purity.
Session 3: Core Morals & Relationships
- Hadith 8: Sanctity of Muslim life, property, and honor
- Hadith 9: Avoiding doubtful matters
- Hadith 10: Being mindful of Allah and showing good character
Learning Focus: Ethical conduct, safeguarding rights, and living mindfully.
Session 4: Guidance in Daily Life
- Hadith 11: Leaving what does not concern you
- Hadith 12: Love for your brother what you love for yourself
- Hadith 13: Sanctity of blood and oppression
- Hadith 14: Forbidden matters are clear
Learning Focus: Self-discipline, empathy, and clarity in halal and haram.
Session 5: Responsibility & Spiritual Striving
- Hadith 15: Sanctity of human dignity
- Hadith 16: Do not become angry
- Hadith 17: Allah has prescribed excellence (iḥsān)
- Hadith 18: Fear Allah wherever you are
Learning Focus: Emotional discipline, excellence, and accountability.
Session 6: Social Ethics & Community Bonds
- Hadith 19: Protecting rights of Allah and His servants
- Hadith 20: Modesty (ḥayā’) as a branch of faith
- Hadith 21: Say good or remain silent
- Hadith 22: Do not harm yourself or others
Learning Focus: Building community with kindness, modesty, and restraint.
Session 7: Worship, Obedience & Reliance
- Hadith 23: Obedience to leaders within obedience to Allah
- Hadith 24: Reliance on Allah (tawakkul)
- Hadith 25: Forgiveness and overlooking others
Learning Focus: Balance between authority, trust in Allah, and forgiveness.
Session 8: Upholding Justice & Resisting Desire
- Hadith 26: Being strong in resisting desires
- Hadith 27: The world is a prison for the believer
- Hadith 28: Actions determine one’s worth
Learning Focus: Asceticism, inner strength, and justice.
Session 9: Comprehensive Guidance
- Hadith 29: Do not neglect Allah’s limits
- Hadith 30: This world and Allah’s servants
- Hadith 31: Zuhd (detachment from dunya)
- Hadith 32: The rights of others and justice
Learning Focus: Spiritual detachment and social accountability.
Session 10: Closing Reflections & Comprehensive Principles
- Hadith 33: Proof of faith is loving for the sake of Allah
- Hadith 34: Removing harm from the road is charity
- Hadith 35: Do not wrong one another
- Hadith 36–42 (selected): Key closing hadiths on piety, forgiveness, brotherhood, and Allah’s mercy.
Learning Focus: Practical spirituality, mercy, and embodying the Sunnah in daily life.
Outcome for Students
By the end of this course, students will not only gain a deeper understanding of Surah al-Tawbah but also learn how to:
Strengthen their relationship with Allah through sincere repentance.
Build resilience and determination in the face of life’s tests.
Recognize the traits of hypocrisy and nurture sincerity in their own hearts.
Commit to living with integrity, purpose, and responsibility as part of the Ummah.