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Purifying the Soul: The Path to Inner Peace & a Good Life

Purifying the Soul: The Path to Inner Peace & a Good Life

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WEEK-BY-WEEK TIMETABLE

Week 1

  • Saturday 24 January | 6:00–7:30 PM
    ➝ Module 1
  • Wednesday 28 January | 6:00–7:30 PM
    ➝ Module 2

Week 2

  • Saturday 31 January | 6:00–7:30 PM
    ➝ Module 3
  • Wednesday 4 February | 6:00–7:30 PM
    ➝ Module 4

Week 3

  • Saturday 7 February | 6:00–7:30 PM
    ➝ Module 5
  • Wednesday 11 February | 6:00–7:30 PM
    ➝ Module 6 (Final Session)

Module 1

Understanding the Soul: Why We Are Not at Peace

Focus: Diagnosis before purification

  • What is the soul (nafs and qalb) in Islam
  • Why inner unrest exists even with worship
  • The Qur’anic foundation of tazkiyah
  • Why happiness cannot exist without purification

Outcome:
Students understand that inner disturbance is a signal for healing, not failure.

Module 2

Happiness or a Good Life

  • The difference between temporary happiness and a good life (ḥayāh ṭayyibah)
  •  Why this world was not created to provide constant comfort
  •  How unrealistic expectations of dunya create restlessness and disappointment
  •  Why inner peace comes from meaning, not circumstances

Outcome:
Students begin to release false expectations of this world and shift their focus toward inner peace and a truly good life.

Module 3

The Struggle of the Nafs: From Resistance to Alignment

Focus: Understanding inner struggle correctly

  • Types of the nafs
  • Why resistance is not always disobedience
  • The difference between discipline and harshness
  • How to guide the soul instead of fighting it

Key Qur’an:

وَأَمَّا مَنْ خَافَ مَقَامَ رَبِّهِ… (79:40)

Outcome:
Students stop self-blame and begin gentle inner reform.

Module 4

Purifying Intentions: The Hidden Door to a Good Life

Focus: Inner sincerity as the foundation of peace

  • Why intentions shape emotional wellbeing
  • Hidden riyaaʾ and people-pleasing
  • Exhaustion caused by misaligned goals
  • Rebuilding life aims around Allah

Key Hadith:
“Actions are judged by intentions.”

Reading Focus:
Imam al-Ghazālī – Sincerity & Intention (Iḥyāʾ)

Outcome:
Students feel lighter, calmer, and less pressured.

Module 5

Letting Go of the World Without Leaving It

Focus: Detachment of the heart, not withdrawal

  • True meaning of zuhd
  • How attachment destroys peace
  • Living responsibly without being owned by dunya
  • Emotional balance in success and loss

Key Qur’an:
لِكَيْلَا تَأْسَوْا عَلَىٰ مَا فَاتَكُمْ…  (57:23)

Outcome:
Students experience emotional freedom and balance.

Module 6

From Purification to Peace: Living with a Sound Heart

Focus: Turning tazkiyah into a life system

  • What is qalb salīm
  • Daily soul-care practices
  • Weekly heart check-ins
  • Preparing the heart for Ramadan
  • Sustaining inner peace long-term

Outcome:
Students leave with a clear, sustainable inner framework for peace and a good life.

Module 1: Understanding the Soul: Why We Are Not at Peace
Focus: Diagnosis before purification • What is the soul (nafs and qalb) in Islam • Why inner unrest exists even with worship • The Qur’anic foundation of tazkiyah • Why happiness cannot exist without purification Outcome: Students understand that inner disturbance is a signal for healing, not failure.

  • Why We Are Not at Peace
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Module 2: Happiness or a Good Life
• The difference between temporary happiness and a good life (ḥayāh ṭayyibah) • Why this world was not created to provide constant comfort • How unrealistic expectations of dunya create restlessness and disappointment • Why inner peace comes from meaning, not circumstances Outcome: Students begin to release false expectations of this world and shift their focus toward inner peace and a truly good life.

Module 3 The Struggle of the Nafs: From Resistance to Alignment
Focus: Understanding inner struggle correctly • Types of the nafs • Why resistance is not always disobedience • The difference between discipline and harshness • How to guide the soul instead of fighting it Key Qur’an: ﴿ وَأَمَّا مَنْ خَافَ مَقَامَ رَبِّهِ… ﴾ (79:40) Outcome: Students stop self-blame and begin gentle inner reform.

Module 4 Purifying Intentions: The Hidden Door to a Good Life
Focus: Inner sincerity as the foundation of peace • Why intentions shape emotional wellbeing • Hidden riyaaʾ and people-pleasing • Exhaustion caused by misaligned goals • Rebuilding life aims around Allah Key Hadith: “Actions are judged by intentions.” Reading Focus: Imam al-Ghazālī - Sincerity & Intention (Iḥyāʾ) Outcome: Students feel lighter, calmer, and less pressured.

Module 5 Letting Go of the World Without Leaving It
Focus: Detachment of the heart, not withdrawal • True meaning of zuhd • How attachment destroys peace • Living responsibly without being owned by dunya • Emotional balance in success and loss Key Qur’an: ﴿ لِكَيْلَا تَأْسَوْا عَلَىٰ مَا فَاتَكُمْ… ﴾ (57:23) Outcome: Students experience emotional freedom and balance.

Module 6 From Purification to Peace: Living with a Sound Heart
Focus: Turning tazkiyah into a life system • What is qalb salīm • Daily soul-care practices • Weekly heart check-ins • Preparing the heart for Ramadan • Sustaining inner peace long-term Outcome: Students leave with a clear, sustainable inner framework for peace and a good life.

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Alhamdulillah, I must say that the course really came at the very moment I need in my life. Jazakallah khair for the depth of knowledge about the nafs and how to purify it to achieve qalb salim.

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$60.00
6 Lessons
3 Weeks
Wednesdays & Saturdays • 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (UK time)
1.5 hours per Lecture
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