Book of Loma آللمعة الدمشقِة

Online Course Description: Al-Lum'ah al-Dimashqiyyah (The Damascene Gleam) 🕌

Unlock the treasures of classical Shari'ah with a comprehensive study of Al-Lum'ah al-Dimashqiyyah (The Damascene Gleam), one of the most foundational and concise texts in Imami jurisprudence.

Course Overview

This intensive online course provides a detailed, chapter-by-chapter exploration of Shams al-Dīn Muḥammad ibn Makki al-'Āmilī al-Jazīnī's (Al-Shahīd al-Awwal) seminal work, Al-Lum'ah al-Dimashqiyyah. Despite its conciseness, this text covers virtually all major areas of Islamic law (Fiqh) according to the Ja'fari school of thought, making it an indispensable resource for students seeking a rigorous understanding of the Shari'ah.

We will systematically analyze the legal rulings (aḥkām) and their underpinnings, allowing you to build a strong, integrated foundation in Fiqh that is essential for both scholarly pursuits and practical religious observance.

What You Will Learn

• Purity (Ṭahārah): Understanding ritual and physical purity, including the laws of water, ablution (wuḍū'), and full bathing (ghusl).

• Prayer (Ṣalāh): Detailed study of the conditions, integrals, and recommended acts of the daily prayers, congregational prayers, and special prayers.

• Fasting (Ṣawm): Rules and etiquette concerning the obligatory fast of Ramadan and recommended fasts.

• Zakat & Khums: A comparative analysis of the Islamic taxes, Zakat (on wealth, crops, and livestock) and Khums (the one-fifth levy).

• Hajj & Umrah: The comprehensive rituals and rulings related to the sacred pilgrimage.

• Contracts & Transactions (Mu'āmalāt): Examination of laws pertaining to buying, selling, renting, marriage (nikāḥ), divorce (ṭalāq), inheritance, and judicial matters (qaḍā').

• And more, covering all major sections of the text from acts of worship ('Ibādāt) to social and legal matters.

Who is this Course For?

• Advanced Students of Islamic Studies: Those who have completed introductory Fiqh courses and are ready to tackle a core classical text.

• Seminary Students (Ḥawzah): An excellent resource for strengthening and accelerating your mastery of the Ja'fari curriculum.

• Imams and Community Leaders: To deepen knowledge and ensure accuracy in religious guidance.

• Anyone seeking a direct, profound, and structured engagement with classical Imami Fiqh from an authentic source.

Course Features

• Expert Instruction: Learn from a qualified scholar with expertise in classical Fiqh methodology and texts.

• Arabic Text Focus: Direct engagement with the Arabic text of Al-Lum'ah al-Dimashqiyyah, utilizing its most reliable commentaries, such as Al-Shahīd al-Thānī's Al-Rawḍah al-Bahiyyah.

• Flexible Online Learning: Access lectures, transcripts, and course materials anytime, anywhere.

• Interactive Sessions: Opportunities for live Q&A sessions to clarify complex legal points and methodological discussions.

Prerequisite: Familiarity with the basic principles of Islamic law and a moderate level of proficiency in reading and understanding classical Arabic.

Enroll now and take the next crucial step in your journey to mastering the depths of Fiqh!