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Year 1
Foundations of Knowledge
The essential building blocks of Islamic learning. Students are introduced to Arabic, Fiqh, Aqeedah, Tajweed, Seerah, Tazkiyah, Hadith and Qur'anic sciences, establishing a strong foundation for the years ahead.
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Al-Itqaan
The Ibn Abbās Program
Structured Islamic learning for serious students.
Designed for brothers and sisters aged 14 and above seeking meaningful Islamic learning, with the flexibility to study online or in person while balancing school, work, and daily responsibilities — taught over three semesters, with core and elective courses across four progressive levels.
The Meaning
Itqaan — to do something with precision and excellence.
The name carries the entire intention of the program. Knowledge studied carefully, practised honestly, and built upon over time.
إِنَّ اللَّهَ يُحِبُّ إِذَا عَمِلَ أَحَدُكُمْ عَمَلًا أَنْ يُتْقِنَهُ
Indeed, Allah loves that when one of you does something, he does it with excellence.
— Reported by al-Bayhaqi
Evening Islamic studies
See Al-Itqaan in action.
Discover structured learning for high school, university, and adult students.
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A rhythm built for the long road.
Semester 1
Fall
September → December
Currently listed
8 courses
Semester 2
Spring
January → April
Currently listed
8 courses
Semester 3
Summer
May → July
Currently listed
9 courses
Mon–Thu
Evenings
1 hour
Per class
5–8 PM
Class window
Study options
Choose the commitment that works for you.
Whether you want a full learning experience or a lighter commitment, you can choose what works for you.
| Study plan | Full-time student | Part-time studentOne course |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | 4 days per week | 2 days per week |
| Time | 5:00 PM–8:00 PM | 1 hour per day |
| Courses | Multiple | 1 at a time |
| Best for | Consistent study | Busy schedules |
The four-year pathway
Four years. A foundation built for lifelong learning.
Al-Itqaan is a comprehensive four-year journey through the foundational sciences of Islam. Each year builds upon the last, developing students from essential knowledge and Arabic literacy toward deeper engagement with the Qur'an, Hadith, Fiqh, Seerah and the Islamic scholarly tradition.
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Year 2
Building Fluency
Students expand their knowledge and begin connecting the sciences together. Arabic develops toward greater comprehension, while Fiqh, Seerah, Aqeedah, Tazkiyah, Hadith and Qur'anic studies become more detailed and applied.
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Year 3
Deepening Understanding
Students move from learning the foundations to engaging with them more critically and confidently. Greater emphasis is placed on Arabic reading, classical texts, Hadith methodology, Qur'anic sciences and developing a deeper understanding of the Islamic scholarly tradition.
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Year 4
Preparing for Scholarship
The culmination of the four-year pathway. Students engage with more advanced texts and concepts, strengthen their ability to study independently, and bring together the knowledge and skills developed throughout the program — preparing them to serve the Ummah, and for further study in Aalimiyyah and beyond.
Featured courses
Open for this term.
Applications are open for core subjects across all four levels and this term's Fall electives. Level prerequisites still apply.
Core · Levels 1–4
Qur'anic Arabic
Core · Levels 1–4
Tajweed
Core · Levels 1–4
Islamic Law (Fiqh)
Fall elective · Levels 1–4
Spiritual Development
Fall elective · Levels 1–4
Islamic Creed
Subjects
Fields you can study.
Qur'anic ArabicFiqh & UsūlTafsir & 'Ulūm al-Qur'ānHadith SciencesAqida & PhilosophySeerahSpiritual DevelopmentHalal Finance
Faculty
Taught by scholars of the tradition.
Al-Itqaan courses are taught by scholars trained in the classical Islamic sciences with years of teaching and public service.
Meet the Al-Itqaan faculty →Shaikh Zakaria Desai
Maulana Azhar Ingar
Maulana Muhammad Mayat
Maulana Yaamin Ahmed
Fees
Sliding tiers, per month.
1 course
$50
per month
2 courses
$90
per month
3 courses
$125
per month
4+ courses
$140
per month
Register
Ready to begin the term?
Registration opens before each semester. Pick your courses, submit the form, and pay the tier that matches.