New Class Starting Fall 2026
Exercises for the Nafs [Part II]
Exercises for the Nafs is a virtual course exploring timeless Islamic methods for overcoming harmful habits, disciplining the self, and cultivating spiritual growth. Based on Riyāḍat al-Nafs (Exercises for the Nafs) by the great scholar Abū Ḥāmid al-Ghazālī, from his renowned work Iḥyāʾ ʿUlūm al-Dīn (Revival of the Religious Sciences), this course bridges classical Islamic wisdom with practical guidance for everyday life.
Unlike the first part of the series, which focused on the theoretical foundations of the text, this course emphasizes practical application. Whether you attended Part 1 or are joining for the first time, this class is open to anyone seeking to:
Overcome harmful habits and unhealthy patterns
Develop positive, lasting habits
Strengthen self-discipline
Draw closer to Allah through intentional self-improvement
Past Class Recordings
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Changing through Revelation
This class studies essential verses from the Quran and Sunnah to nurture change, shape habits, and strengthen families.
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Exercises for the Nafs [Part I] : Theoretical Foundations
This class studys Exercises for the Soul (Riyadat an Nafs) from Imam Ghazali's Revival of the Religious Sciences (Ihya Ulum Ad-Din). The focus of the class is on traditional Islamic methods for developing the self, changing habits, and finding deeper levels of peace. The curriculum was designed to cover the first part of the book, exploring the theoretical foundations of change.
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Breaking Habits
This class focuses on cultivating habits using traditional Islamic methods outlined by our scholars. The class is open to anyone working on cultivating their habits.
Click below to listen to previous recordings of our classes.
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Addiction Series
This is a special series addressing the unique challenges of addiction recovery and is not intended for general audiences. For courses focused on general self-improvement, spiritual development, or habit change, please see our separate offerings. Otherwise, click below to listen to previous recordings of this class.
