Tafsir: Covenants and Pledges in the Quran

Shaykh Dr. Ahmed Saad

This course explores the concept of covenant as it appears throughout the Qur’an — from the pledges made by prophets and communities to those forgotten or broken. With Shaykh Ahmed Saad’s guidance, we’ll examine how the Qur’an presents these covenants, their language and meaning, and what they reveal about our responsibilities, struggles, and relationship with the divine. A reflective and thoughtful journey through one of the Quran’s central themes.

Course Topics:

Understand the meaning of ‘covenant’ in the Qur’an – Explore the linguistic, spiritual, and theological dimensions of the term and how it shapes our relationship with Allah.
Discover the specific covenant we made with our Creator – Examine key verses in the Qur’an that speak about this sacred pledge and its implications for your life.
Reflect on real examples of broken and fulfilled covenants – Deepen your Qur’anic appreciation by studying contrasting stories that illustrate human faithfulness and failure.
Identify what distracts you from fulfilling your pledge – Learn about the inner and outer obstacles that weaken our commitment and how to overcome them.
Engage with expert linguistic and spiritual analysis – Benefit from Shaykh Ahmed Saad’s unique insights into Qur’anic language and its cultural and devotional significance.
Gain practical tools for spiritual renewal – Leave the course with greater clarity and actionable steps to uphold your covenant with sincerity and consistency.

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£250

Lifetime access to this course
All lessons available on-demand
Flexible study schedule
Space to ask your questions and get answers from the instructors
Support from the Ihsan Institute Team

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Meet your Instructor

Dr. Shaykh Ahmed Saad: With over two decades of rich scholarly experience and practical wisdom, Shaykh Ahmed brings a unique perspective to his teachings. His educational background combines rigorous traditional Islamic learning with Western academia, providing profound and relevant insights to modern Western contexts. Shaykh Ahmed holds a BA in Islamic Studies from Al-Azhar University and a PhD in Theology and Religion from the University of Birmingham, UK. With his engaging delivery and deep empathy, Shaykh Saad excels at making complex concepts accessible and relevant to his audience.