To know the path to Allah, we must first learn something of the one who is walking it.
Within each of us is an unseen world. The heart, the spirit, and the lower self are not abstract ideas, but living realities that shape the way we perceive, choose, worship, and relate to Allah. Much of the struggle we experience in life begins here, and much of our healing begins here too. The Battle Within is an invitation to rediscover the sacred landscape of the human being as presented in revealed knowledge; the Qur'an, the Sunnah, and the rich heritage of Islamic spirituality.
Together, we will explore the inner spiritual makeup of the human person— with particular focus on:
The nature of the Nafs and its role in shaping human experience, choices, and character
The stages of the Nafs and the qualities that define its development and refinement
The key landmarks on the path of purification and transformation
The relationship between purification of the self and the fulfilment of our deeper human purpose
Meet your Mentor
Bilal Hussain
Academic Director
Shaykh Bilal has been studying and sharing classical Islamic knowledge for over a decade, translating classical texts, designing curricula and delivering courses. He has been blessed to benefit from the company, guidance and teachings of several sages of our age, at the head of whom are the likes of the polymath, Shaykh ul-Islam Dr. Muhammad Tahir ul-Qadri, and the late Hadith master of Alexandria, Shaykh Muhammad Ibrahim ‘Abdul Ba’ith al-Kattani.
What People Are Saying
See what our students, of different ages and walks of life, have to say about the Al-Ma'rifa community, courses and teachers.
This course allowed for a complete mindset shift on how to view the trials we experience as believers and taught us how to navigate through life with an Akhirah-orientated lens.
Working mum and student of Al-Ma'rifa Institute
Throughout the classes, one aspect that has always been prevalent is the concept of following the Muhammadan ﷺ way, as well as maintaining the centricity of the Prophet ﷺ in our hearts and minds. These courses are something every Muslim should strive for, especially in the modern world.
Student of Al-Ma'rifa Institute
The teachers do a great job on connecting with students on a personal level where learning becomes very smooth and enjoyable
Student of Al-Ma'rifa Institute
I am grateful I did the course. I found it uplifting and refreshing and would recommend to anyone who wants a firm foundation of the wisdom and beauty inside our deen.
Working mum and student of Al-Ma'rifa Institute
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The battle within is one we all share. Learning to navigate it is among the greatest acts of worship, and one of the most beautiful paths to knowing our Lord.