Pain, grief, and uncertainty are part of every human experience. In our hardest moments, we search for strength, guidance, and a way forward. The Qur’an offers more than just comfort — it provides a divine blueprint for resilience, drawn from the lives of those who faced immense trials yet emerged with unwavering faith.

In this course, we will explore the Qur’anic approach to overcoming trials through the lives of seven key figures — Maryam (AS), Ayyub (AS), Yaqub (AS), Ibrahim (AS), Hajra (AS), Asiya (AS), and Muhammad (SAW) —each of whom endured hardship, loss, and pain. Yet, through sabr (patience), tawakkul (reliance on Allah), and deep iman (faith), they found not only solace but divine strength.

Each session will focus on a key figure, examining their struggles and triumphs through close readings of Qur’anic passages and thematic discussions. We will reflect on their journeys, uncovering profound lessons on resilience, trust, and divine mercy. As we navigate these sacred narratives, we will explore how the Qur’an provides a framework for transforming pain into spiritual growth, helping us face our own challenges with renewed faith.

Immerse yourself in an ocean of Qur’anic wisdom, and let these timeless stories remind you that within every hardship, there is ease.

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Course Curriculum

  1. Introduction & The Legacy of Maryam (AS)

  2. The Contentment of Ayyub (AS)

  3. The Beautiful Patience of Yaqub (AS)

  4. The Absolute Trust of Ibrahim (AS)

  5. The Resilience of Hajra (AS) & Asiya (AS)

  6. Muhammad SAW - The Chosen One

About this course

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What will you learn in this course?

This course aims to provide the student with the following outcomes:

  • Understand the Qur’anic framework for overcoming trials through the stories of patience, trust, and resilience.

  • Explore the key themes of sabr (patience), tawakkul (trust in Allah), and rida (contentment) and their role in spiritual and emotional strength.

  • Reflect on the divine wisdom behind suffering and hardship as revealed through the experiences of prophets and righteous individuals.

  • Draw inspiration from the struggles and triumphs of Prophets and the righteous individuals, using these to navigate personal challenges with resilience and hope.

  • Connect with Allah by understanding how these stories highlight His mercy, wisdom, and support for believers.

  • Appreciate the literary and rhetorical brilliance of Qur’anic storytelling, uncovering its depth and timeless relevance.

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Instructor

Ustadha Zoha Malik

A graduate of the Alimiyyah degree with a BSc in Humanities and an MPhil in Education Leadership & Management (LUMS, 2024), Ustadha has 14+ years of experience teaching Islamic disciplines and spiritual coaching. She has taught at institutes across the US, UK, and Pakistan, and is a founding member of the Tasleem Institute for Women. Ustadha continues to engage in teaching and mentoring both online and in-person, with expertise in Quran, Hadith, and Islamic self-development. Her passion is to reconnect Muslim youth to the two sources (Quran and Hadith) as a source of guidance for all matters of life.

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