Sacred Astronomy Course - Zaytuna College Online Course
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Sacred Astronomy Course - Zaytuna College Online Course
Sacred Astronomy
with
Youssef Ismail
7 Lessons
●
5 Hours
Explore the heavens, discover divine order, and learn prophetic practices to support your Islamic worship.
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Discover
Divine Order
Connect to creation. Deepen your devotion.
Stars and Constellations
Discover the maps and mythologies of the zodiac from anywhere in the world.
Mysteries of The Sun and Moon
Study their movement and learn prophetic practices related to prayer and fasting.
Astrolabe Workshop
Construct your own astrolabe and learn how to use this ancient technology.
Sacred
Astronomy
“And God has subjected to you what is in the heavens and what is on earth,
all from God; surely there are signs in that for people who reflect.”
(45:13)
Explore the heavens, discover divine order, and learn prophetic
practices to support your Islamic worship.
Register to Watch Free Lesson
1. Introduction to Science of Astronomy and Software Setup
2. Stars and Constellations
3. The Zodiac
4. Northern and Southern Hemispheres
5. Light, Shadow, and Prayer Practices
6. The Astrolabe
7. Phases of the Moon and Moonsighting
About this course
9 lessons
Celestial Navigation Software
Astrolabe Construction Guide
Prayer Times Determination Tutorial
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Dr. Youssef Ismail
Dr. Youssef Ismail is a scholar of mechanical engineering with field specialties in astronomy, mathematics, physics, and the history of science and Maliki fiqh.
Dr. Ismail received his BS in Engineering from California State University, Northridge, in 1990. He went on to earn both his MS and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University in 1991 and 1996, respectively. Dr. Ismail has an ijaza to teach al-Murshid al-Mu’in granted by Shaykh Khatry Lamannah as well as an ijaza to teach al-Akhdari, Maharim al-Lisan, Birr ul-Walidayn, and Matharat al-Qulub granted by Shaykh Salek bin Sidne.
Prior to his post at Zaytuna College, Dr. Ismail was an engineer at Space Systems and Stanford Linear Accelerator Center. He was also a science instructor, mentor, and curriculum developer at Schmahl Science Workshop.
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This course includes:
· Celestial navigation software
· Astrolabe construction guide
· Prayer times determination tutorial
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Comparative Abrahamic Theologies: Judaism
Ali Ataie
The Heart of the Masnawi
Feraidoon Mojadedi
Introduction to Formal Logic
Phillbert Cheng
Comparative Abrahamic Theologies: Christianity
Ali Ataie
The Muslim Creed: Principles of Islamic Theology
Faraz Khan
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Sacred Astronomy
with
Youssef Ismail
7 Lessons
●
5 Hours
Explore the heavens, discover divine order, and learn prophetic practices to support your Islamic worship.
Buy Now
Send as a Gift
Discover
Divine Order
Connect to creation. Deepen your devotion.
Stars and Constellations
Discover the maps and mythologies of the zodiac from anywhere in the world.
Mysteries of The Sun and Moon
Study their movement and learn prophetic practices related to prayer and fasting.
Astrolabe Workshop
Construct your own astrolabe and learn how to use this ancient technology.
Sacred
Astronomy
“And God has subjected to you what is in the heavens and what is on earth,
all from God; surely there are signs in that for people who reflect.”
(45:13)
Explore the heavens, discover divine order, and learn prophetic
practices to support your Islamic worship.
Register to Watch Free Lesson
1. Introduction to Science of Astronomy and Software Setup
2. Stars and Constellations
3. The Zodiac
4. Northern and Southern Hemispheres
5. Light, Shadow, and Prayer Practices
6. The Astrolabe
7. Phases of the Moon and Moonsighting
About this course
9 lessons
Celestial Navigation Software
Astrolabe Construction Guide
Prayer Times Determination Tutorial
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Dr. Youssef Ismail
Dr. Youssef Ismail is a scholar of mechanical engineering with field specialties in astronomy, mathematics, physics, and the history of science and Maliki fiqh.
Dr. Ismail received his BS in Engineering from California State University, Northridge, in 1990. He went on to earn both his MS and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University in 1991 and 1996, respectively. Dr. Ismail has an ijaza to teach al-Murshid al-Mu’in granted by Shaykh Khatry Lamannah as well as an ijaza to teach al-Akhdari, Maharim al-Lisan, Birr ul-Walidayn, and Matharat al-Qulub granted by Shaykh Salek bin Sidne.
Prior to his post at Zaytuna College, Dr. Ismail was an engineer at Space Systems and Stanford Linear Accelerator Center. He was also a science instructor, mentor, and curriculum developer at Schmahl Science Workshop.
START YOUR
JOURNEY
This course includes:
· Celestial navigation software
· Astrolabe construction guide
· Prayer times determination tutorial
Start Watching
$49.00
(USD)
Buy Now
per Month (USD)
Get access to all courses for a monthly subscription.
Subscribe Now
CONTINUE
THE JOURNEY
Comparative Abrahamic Theologies: Judaism
Ali Ataie
The Heart of the Masnawi
Feraidoon Mojadedi
Introduction to Formal Logic
Phillbert Cheng
Comparative Abrahamic Theologies: Christianity
Ali Ataie
The Muslim Creed: Principles of Islamic Theology
Faraz Khan
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Telegram
Page Link
LESSON PREVIEW: LESSON NAME
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