The Soul’s Journey After Death

Course Description:

Delve into the soul’s journey after death with this focused course based on Ibn al Qayyim’s renowned work and grounded in the teachings of the Quran and hadith. Students will explore the Islamic view of the soul, the relationship between the living and the deceased, and the stages of death, the grave, and Barzakh.

The course addresses common questions about life after death in Islam, providing guidance from early scholars and practical insights for honoring the deceased and nurturing one’s own soul.

By the end of the course, students will have a clear understanding of what happens after death in Islam and how to prepare spiritually for the Hereafter.

Course Prerequisites:

• Students should be women above the age of 17.
• Successful completion of at least one Ribaat Level 1 core course.

Course Requirements:

Live attendance is recommended whenever possible for the best learning experience. Recordings of the sessions will be made available for registered students who cannot attend live. Students will have access to course forums, recordings, and files until May 31st, 2026.

To be successful in this course, students need to attend the live class or watch the recordings, and complete the coursework as defined in the course syllabus. This may include: weekly assignments or reflections, a term paper, project, or midterm, one or more quizzes, and/or a final exam.

Please note that daylight savings time will begin in the United States on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Depending on where you live, this may or may not affect your class timing. In countries where DST is not applied at all, class will be one hour earlier starting March 8.

This is an online course so students will need:

• Access to internet with an internet speed of at least 2 Mbps recommended for best performance.
• Headphones, camera and microphone may be required for in-class participation.
• To access the live class and recordings, students will need a computer, smartphone, or tablet/iPad with the Zoom app.

Recommended Text: 

Kitab Al Ruh, translated by Ismail Abdus Salaam

For Arabic speakers: كتاب الروح، ابن قيم الجوزية

Students are responsible for ordering their textbooks before the start of class. Ribaat textbooks are available to enrolled students at a discounted rate through Rabata Bookshop. Once enrolled, students will have access to the discount code through the course forum.

Registration:

Registration Fee: Non-refundable, non-transferable

• $150.00 (not including the cost of the course materials)
• $20.00 late registration fee on January 18th. (if seats are available)
• Registration closes February 8th.
• Additional $5.00 auditing fee.

Before enrolling, please read the Registration Fees & Policies.

Contact: For inquiries, contact registration@rabata.org