Course Catalogue
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Foundations
9 coursesFoundations of Arabic
An introductory course for students with little or no background in Arabic. Using 10 Lessons in Arabic, students build a strong foundation in reading, writing, grammar, and essential vocabulary while learning the basics of classical Arabic.
Foundations of Fiqh
An introduction to Islamic law for beginners, covering the pillars of Islam, purification, prayer, halal and haram, transactions, and the importance of following a madhhab.
Foundations of Tajwīd
Using Lessons in Tajwīd, students learn the fundamental rules of Qur'ānic recitation while receiving individualized recitation practice to improve fluency and accuracy.
Foundations of Tazkiyah
Learn the importance of living a life of action by cultivating simple good deeds, developing righteous habits, and learning to stay away from harmful and sinful actions.
Foundations of Islamic Creed
Using Jawāhir al-Kalāmiyyah, students study the core beliefs of Islam — belief in Allah, His attributes, His Messengers, the Hereafter, and the fundamentals of Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jamāʿah.
The Makkan Period I
Using The Sealed Nectar, students study the early life of the Prophet ﷺ, the beginning of revelation, and the first half of the Makkan period, highlighting the foundations of Islam and the challenges faced by the early Muslims.
Foundations of Qur'ānic Sciences
Using ʿUlūm al-Qur'ān Made Easy alongside introductory tafsīr, students learn the fundamentals of the Qur'ān while studying the tafsīr of the last ten sūrahs.
Foundations of Hadeeth Sciences
Using Introduction to Hadith Studies alongside Al-Arbaʿīn al-Nawawiyyah, students learn the fundamentals of hadeeth preservation, authenticity, terminology, and the importance of the Sunnah while studying forty foundational hadeeth.
The Early Companions
Using Men Around the Messenger and Women Around the Messenger, students study the lives of the Companions رضي الله عنهم, focusing on stories that cultivate love for the Ṣaḥābah, strengthen īmān, and highlight their sacrifice, sincerity, and devotion to Islam.
Development
9 coursesBuilding Classical Arabic
Using First Steps to Understanding Arabic, students expand their grammar, vocabulary, and understanding of classical Arabic through increasingly complex sentence structures.
Principles & Schools of Fiqh
Students explore the formation and development of the four madhāhib while building the skills to access and study introductory Arabic fiqh texts using their growing Arabic proficiency.
Intermediate Tajwīd
Using Murshid al-Qārī, students build upon their foundational knowledge by studying more detailed tajwīd rules while continuing regular one-on-one recitation.
Developing Character
Build upon the foundations of Year 1 by exploring good deeds and righteous character in greater depth, while learning how to recognize, overcome, and protect oneself from sinful actions.
Strengthening Creed
Continuing with Jawāhir al-Kalāmiyyah, students deepen their understanding of Islamic creed while addressing common misconceptions and contemporary ideological challenges.
The Makkan Period II
Continuing with The Sealed Nectar, students complete the Makkan period, examining the persecution of the Muslims, the major milestones before the Hijrah, and the wisdom behind the Prophet's ﷺ approach to daʿwah.
Developing Qur'ānic Understanding
Building on Year 1 foundations, students continue studying ʿUlūm al-Qur'ān Made Easy and explore the tafsīr of sūrahs from Sūrah al-Ḍuḥā to the end of the Qur'ān.
Understanding the Sunnah
Students continue their study of hadeeth sciences while reading Zād al-Ṭālibīn, strengthening their ability to understand, analyze, and apply the teachings of the Prophet ﷺ.
Leadership & Service
Continuing with Men Around the Messenger and Women Around the Messenger, students explore biographies that emphasize leadership, bravery, community-building, and dedication to serving Islam.
Advancement
10 coursesIntermediate Arabic
Continuing with First Steps to Understanding Arabic, students strengthen their understanding of advanced grammar while reading and analyzing passages from the Qur'ān.
Classical Fiqh: Al-Qudūrī I
Students begin a guided study of the classical Hanafi text Mukhtaṣar al-Qudūrī, developing the ability to read, analyze, and understand fiqh directly from a traditional source.
Advanced Tajwīd
Using Tuhfah lil-Qāriʾ, students study advanced tajwīd principles while focusing on consistent application through guided recitation and correction.
Living for the Hereafter
Using Path to Perfection, students learn the importance of purifying the heart by developing sincerity, good character, and essential Islamic manners while identifying and overcoming common spiritual illnesses.
Why Islam is True
Using the Why Islam is True course, students examine the intellectual and rational foundations of Islam — evidence for the existence of Allah, the prophethood of Muhammad ﷺ, and the truthfulness of the Qur'ān.
The Madinan Period I
Students begin studying the Madinan period through The Sealed Nectar, exploring the establishment of the Muslim community, key battles, treaties, and the development of the Islamic state.
Advanced Qur'ānic Studies
Students continue studying selected topics from the sciences of the Qur'ān while exploring the tafsīr of selected sūrahs and passages, with greater emphasis on reflection, language, and practical application.
Hadeeth in Practice
Using Riyāḍ al-Ṣāliḥīn, students study authentic hadeeth on worship, character, and everyday conduct while continuing to build their understanding of hadeeth sciences and methodology.
Scholarship & Legacy
Students study biographies that highlight the Companions' contributions to scholarship, governance, fiqh, repentance, and the historical events that shaped the early Muslim community.
Introduction to Halal Finance
An introduction to the principles of Islamic finance — Islamic rulings surrounding wealth, trade, contracts, ribā, investments, insurance, mortgages, and contemporary financial transactions. Students learn how Islamic principles apply to everyday financial decisions in the modern world.
Mastery
9 coursesArabic Application & Qur'ānic Language
Using Qaṣaṣ al-Nabiyyīn, students consolidate their grammar and vocabulary through authentic classical Arabic stories while developing fluency in reading and comprehension.
Classical Fiqh: Al-Qudūrī II
Continuing Mukhtaṣar al-Qudūrī, students focus on applying the legal principles they have studied while engaging more independently with the classical text in Arabic.
Qur'ānic Proficiency Through Application
Continuing with Tuhfah lil-Qāriʾ, the focus shifts from learning new rules to perfecting their application through consistent recitation, correction, and teacher feedback.
A Heart Focused on Allah
Continuing with Path to Perfection, students deepen their understanding of the diseases of the heart and the practical steps needed to cultivate the character of a believer.
Aqeedah Through the Qur'ān
Using Nūr al-Mubīn, students study Islamic creed directly through the verses of the Qur'ān, developing a deeper appreciation of how the Qur'ān establishes and strengthens faith.
The Madinan Period II
Completing The Sealed Nectar, students study the latter half of the Madinan period — the final expeditions, the Farewell Pilgrimage, and the passing of the Prophet ﷺ — while reflecting on his lasting legacy.
Applied Qur'ānic Sciences
Through advanced study of Qur'ānic sciences and the tafsīr of selected sūrahs and passages, students develop a deeper appreciation of the Qur'ān's language, themes, and guidance while integrating the Arabic skills gained throughout the program.
Advanced Study of the Sunnah
Continuing with Riyāḍ al-Ṣāliḥīn, students engage with a broader selection of hadeeth, strengthening their understanding of the Sunnah and its role in Islamic scholarship and personal development.
Advanced Lessons from the Companions
Continuing with Men Around the Messenger and Women Around the Messenger, students examine more advanced biographies and historical events, drawing deeper lessons from the wisdom, leadership, and sacrifices of the Companions.