Classes with Imam Bilal
Classes with Imam Bilal are held with remote attendance, recorded in video and audio on Zoom. We ask that those attending remain muted and with their video off. Kevin Mogg is present with Imam Bilal during the class, sharing comments that are sent in via chat when Bilal asks for them. All of the classes are rich in Quranic quotations and tafsir. Bilal writes many Arabic words and phrases on a whiteboard, with the transliteration in English. Photos of the whiteboard are usually included with the recordings. These videos have only minimal editing. They vary in length from about 2 hours to over 3 hours.
When you purchase a recording you receive the .zip file including the video, audio, and photos of the whiteboard. You will need to unzip the folder: right-click to select Extract All, and then follow the instructions. Then you will be able to view the video, you can refer to the photos if it is difficult to read what Bilal wrote on the whiteboard during the class, or you can listen to the audio if that is your preference.
We are contemplating making written transcripts, but none have been completed yet. Prices vary on the recordings Bilal has agreed to sell publicly, older classes for $30, classes in the current year for $50 (which is the requested donation at the time of the class). Limited scholarship funds are available for those eager to attend or view recordings (email support@nuraniinstitute.org). Please do not share or post these recordings.
Class with Imam Bilal November 29, 2025
Rumi's commentary on the Qur'an
As Salaam alaykum. Imam Bilal is leading a class Nov. 29, 2025 10:30 AM - 1 PM Pacific time on Rumi's commentary on the Qur'an. He has suggested that we read a book to better understand this and future classes: Nonviolent Soldier of Islam by Eknath Easwaran. He asked us to include this Quranic quote and his translation of a related poem from Rumi.
When the earth is shattered to its depth
And the mountains crushed to atoms whirling like floating dust
Qur'an 56:4-6
Dance of the Atoms​
Morning is ascending on the wings of midnight
And all the atoms are dancing.
Blinded, each and every one in the heavens and the earth
Are dancing in the light.
The two worlds are falling apart
Everything is dancing.
Even the souls of the dead are overcome with ecstasy
They shout with joy and dance in their graves.
Let me whisper something in your ear
The atoms are like us.
Happy or miserable
We all dance in love with the sun.
I cannot say more.
-Mevlana Jelaluddin Rumi-Divani Shams-I-Tabriz
translated by Imam Bilal Hyde
(Dedicated to Wali Ali (ra) and all my friends in the Ruhaniyya)
Class with Imam Bilal Sept 6, 2025 10:30 AM-1 PM PDT
As Salaam alaykum. Imam Bilal plans to continue the series he has been teaching the last two sessions with more on the levels of the nafs. He sent a calligraphed Quranic quote and Rumi poem, below.​​
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Please RSVP to subhana@nuraniinstitute.org. Suggested donation is $50 or more. Those who donate monthly have access to the current class. Some partial scholarships are available based on need. Donations can be made via Zelle (using support@nuraniinstitute.org), Venmo (@NuraniInstitute), or paypal (subhana@nuraniinstitute.org, friends option if possible). Or write a check to Nurani Institute or Bilal Hyde and mail to Subhana Ansari, 1150 Hazel St., Pinole, CA 94564
Class with Imam Bilal, March 29, 2025
"Ramadan for Seniors: How to Finish the Sacred Month"
As Salaam alaykum. Barakah of sighting the crescent moon in all her delicate beauty
Searching the heart for the night of power
Reciting Qur'an and special zikrs
Ramadan is the month of special charity
Celebrate! - Eid prayers and three days of feasting with friends and family.
Saturday March 29, 10:30 AM - 1 PM PST. This is probably the last day of Ramadan 2025
Register for Class Here
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