Purifying the Soul Islam Course - A Structured Journey to Inner Peace and Spiritual Growth
This is a RECORDED course. No live sessions included. You will have lifetime access to the recorded courses in your dashboard.
Course Curriculum
18 lessons • 3 weeks
Module 1
3 lessons • 120 min
Module 1
3 lessons • 120 min
Module 2
3 lessons • 120 min
Module 2
3 lessons • 120 min
Module 3
3 lessons • 120 min
Module 3
3 lessons • 120 min
Module 4
3 lessons • 120 min
Module 4
3 lessons • 120 min
Module 5
3 lessons • 120 min
Module 5
3 lessons • 120 min
Module 6
3 lessons • 120 min
Module 6
3 lessons • 120 min
THIS IS A RECORDED COURSE. YOU WILL HAVE A LIFETIME ACCESS TO ALL RECORDINGS AND MATERIALS IN YOUR DASHBOARD, SO YOU CAN STUDEY AT YOUR OWN PACE.
Purifying the Soul Islam Course
The Purifying the Soul Islam Course by Sakeena Institute is a comprehensive program designed to help Muslims understand and practice tazkiyah in Islam. This course guides students through the purification of nafs in Islam, helping them achieve lasting emotional balance, sincerity, and spiritual clarity. Through Qur'anic teachings, classical Islamic scholarship, and practical exercises, students learn how Islamic spiritual purification leads to true contentment and wellbeing. This nafs purification course online combines live classes with lifetime access to recordings, allowing flexible and consistent learning.
Why Take This Islam Spiritual Growth Course
Modern life often creates emotional unrest, distraction, and spiritual fatigue. The Purifying the Soul Islam Course helps students reconnect with authentic Islam self-purification teachings that cultivate inner peace and purpose.
What You Will Learn
- Foundations of tazkiyah in Islam
- Practical methods of heart purification in Islam
- Qur'anic guidance for emotional wellbeing
- Tools for Islamic mindfulness and wellbeing
- Sustainable routines for long-term spiritual growth
Enrollment & Access
Enrollment is still open. Students receive:
- Live interactive classes
- Lifetime access to recorded sessions
- Structured spiritual learning framework
- Practical tools for daily application
Week-by-Week Timetable
Week 1
Saturday 24 January | 6:00–7:30 PM → Module 1
Wednesday 28 January | 6:00–7:30 PM → Module 2
Week 2
Saturday 31 January | 6:00–7:30 PM → Module 3
Wednesday 4 February | 6:00–7:30 PM → Module 4
Week 3
Saturday 7 February | 6:00–7:30 PM → Module 5
Wednesday 11 February | 6:00–7:30 PM → Module 6 (Final Session)
Course Modules – Islamic Spiritual Purification Journey
Module 1: Understanding the Soul – Why We Are Not at Peace
Focus: Diagnosis Before Purification
This module introduces the Islamic understanding of the soul and emotional unrest. Students explore how purification of nafs in Islam begins with awareness and reflection.
Topics Covered
- Understanding the nafs and qalb in Islam
- Why inner unrest can exist despite worship
- Qur'anic foundation of tazkiyah in Islam
- Why happiness requires spiritual purification
Outcome
Students learn that emotional disturbance is a signal for healing rather than spiritual failure.
Module 2: Happiness or a Good Life
Focus: Understanding True Wellbeing in Islam
This session distinguishes between temporary happiness and ḥayāh ṭayyibah (a good life) through authentic inner peace Islam teachings.
Topics Covered
- Difference between short-term happiness and meaningful living
- Why the dunya was not created for constant comfort
- How unrealistic worldly expectations create restlessness
- Why peace comes from purpose, not circumstances
Outcome
Students release false expectations of worldly life and begin focusing on lasting spiritual fulfillment.
Module 3: The Struggle of the Nafs – From Resistance to Alignment
Focus: Understanding Inner Struggle Correctly
Students explore different states of the soul and learn how to practice Islamic self-purification teachings with balance and compassion.
Topics Covered
- Types of the nafs in Islamic spirituality
- Why inner resistance is not always disobedience
- Difference between discipline and harsh self-criticism
- Guiding the soul instead of fighting it
Key Qur'an: وَأَمَّا مَنْ خَافَ مَقَامَ رَبِّهِ… (79:40)
Outcome
Students replace self-blame with gentle, structured reform.
Module 4: Purifying Intentions – The Hidden Door to a Good Life
Focus: Sincerity as the Foundation of Peace
This module highlights how intentions shape emotional wellbeing and spiritual acceptance.
Topics Covered
- How sincerity impacts emotional health
- Recognizing hidden riyā' and people-pleasing
- Emotional exhaustion caused by misaligned goals
- Rebuilding life aims around Allah
Key Hadith: "Actions are judged by intentions."
Reading Focus: Imam al-Ghazālī – Sincerity & Intention (Iḥyā')
Outcome
Students experience clarity, emotional relief, and reduced pressure.
Module 5: Letting Go of the World Without Leaving It
Focus: Detachment of the Heart
Students learn practical Islamic mindfulness and wellbeing strategies by understanding true zuhd.
Topics Covered
- True meaning of detachment in Islam
- How worldly attachment disrupts peace
- Living responsibly without being controlled by dunya
- Emotional stability during success and loss
Key Qur'an: لِكَيْلَا تَأْسَوْا عَلَىٰ مَا فَاتَكُمْ… (57:23)
Outcome
Students develop emotional balance and spiritual freedom.
Module 6: From Purification to Peace – Living with a Sound Heart
Focus: Building a Lifelong Spiritual System
This final module helps students transform learning into sustainable spiritual routines.
Topics Covered
- Understanding qalb salīm (a sound heart)
- Daily soul-care practices
- Weekly spiritual self-check systems
- Preparing the heart for Ramadan
- Maintaining long-term inner peace
Outcome
Students graduate with a clear and practical framework for lifelong Islamic spiritual purification.
Who Should Join This Nafs Purification Course Online
This Islam spiritual growth course is ideal for:
- Muslims seeking deeper connection with Allah
- Individuals experiencing emotional or spiritual burnout
- Students interested in classical tazkiyah in Islam teachings
- Anyone wanting structured heart purification Islam guidance
Transform Your Inner World Through Tazkiyah in Islam
The Purifying the Soul Islam Course provides more than knowledge. It offers a practical roadmap for emotional healing, spiritual clarity, and long-term wellbeing. Through Qur'anic guidance and classical scholarship, Sakeena Institute helps students rediscover peace through authentic Islamic self-purification teachings and spiritual discipline.
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Course Details
- Level
- beginner
- Duration
- 9.00 hours (3 weeks)
- Hours per Session
- 1.50 hrs
- Lessons
- 18
- Modules
- 6
- Category
- Spirituality
- Status
- Recorded
Instructor

Elzahraa Hassane is the Founder and Executive Director of "Sakeena Institute", an international educational platform dedicated to integrating authentic Islamic knowledge with contemporary psychology, neuroscience, and education to promote emotional well-being, resilience, and personal growth. She is a Doctoral Researcher in Education, with research focusing on the integration of faith-based education, emotional resilience, and psychological well-being. She has also completed the taught component of the MSc in Neuroscience and Psychology of Mental Health at the University of Warwick. She holds a Master of Education (M.Ed.), the University of Exeter (UK), a "Master's degree in Islamic Studies" from Middlesex University, UK., and a "Master's degree in Applied Linguistics, a linguistic comparison between English and Arabic", University of Tanta, Egypt. As a Certified Mental Health Consultant, Elzahraa combines academic research with practical application, bridging Islamic psychology, neuroscience, education, and emotional healing to develop evidence-informed programmes that help individuals strengthen their faith, build emotional resilience, and improve psychological well-being. Through Sakeena Institute, she has designed and delivered educational programmes for a global audience, making complex concepts in psychology, neuroscience, and Islamic scholarship accessible, practical, and transformative. Alongside her academic work, she is an international educator, speaker, author, and content creator whose educational content has reached more than 500,000 people across digital platforms. Her mission is to reconnect individuals with faith as the foundation for emotional healing, personal growth, and lasting inner peace.
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