About the Course
This course offers a thoughtful and guided study of Imam al-Ḥaddād’s timeless counsel on character, discipline, and spiritual strength, designed specifically for young men ages 16–18 as they navigate the critical transition into adulthood.
Through close reading, discussion, and reflection, students will explore what it means to intentionally cultivate virtue—developing sincerity, self-control, humility, responsibility, and purpose in both their inner lives and outward actions. The course emphasizes practical application, helping students connect classical wisdom to real challenges they face today, including decision-making, peer pressure, ambition, leadership, and personal accountability.
Rather than treating faith as abstract theory, the course invites students to actively shape their character and choices in pursuit of Allah’s pleasure. Students will be encouraged to reflect on their habits, values, and goals, and to approach personal growth as an ongoing responsibility rooted in faith, clarity, and conscious effort.
By the end of the course, students will have developed a stronger moral compass, a deeper appreciation for spiritual discipline, and practical tools to approach adulthood with confidence, integrity, and purpose.
Instructor
Irslan Ahmad
Irslan Ahmad is a seasoned instructor with over eight years of teaching experience in various Islamic institutions in Dallas and elsewhere. A hafiz of the Qur’an, Irslan has spent considerable time in the company of local scholars and a’immah with the support of family and teachers. He has a B.S in Neuroscience and an M.A. in Islamic Education. Currently a full-time student pursuing the sacred sciences at Darul Qasim College, he intends to continue studying Islam. Irslan has also served in various roles in the Muslim community from a tender age, from a board position in his university MSA to leading da’wah projects to development work for charity institutions. In his free time, he enjoys reading, playing basketball, painting, traveling, and spending time with his family.