June 19 - 22nd, 2025

Weekdays from
7:00 - 10:00 PM EST

Weekends from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST

Miftaah Campus
& Online

hadith studies

Live Instruction

immersive environment

4 days long intensive

What is the
Hadith Intensive?

This Hadith Intensive is an introductory study that exposes students to foundational and critical concepts of the hadith sciences through unanimously accepted and renowned texts.
This intensive includes a general survey of hadith collections to help students nurture their faith, deepen their religious understanding, and increase their love for the Beloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). This is the perfect opportunity to begin or continue the journey of learning Hadith and understanding our prophetic traditions.

Join us either– in person or online – to explore the treasures of our prophetic traditions from June 19 - 22nd, 2025.

Miftaah Institute's online Talent Program has been developed and structured for success in learning the proper way to recite the Quran. With live instructors, your will improve your Quran recitation, voice, and Tajweed within just the first semester of the program.

Sessions are held twice a week on Saturday and Sunday in groups. The small class sizes, of less than 12 students, allow the instructors to focus and connect with each student individually.

2025 Subjects

4 Day Program

Arabic Conversation

Building upon what is learnt in Introduction to Arabic Grammar, this class aims to reinforce many of the concepts learned in Introduction to Arabic Grammar, increase students’ vocabulary, and introduce them to new grammatical forms. The class focuses on providing students with a firm grasp of phraseology that is common to both spoken and written speech, including, but not limited to, a thorough review of Arabic possessive, descriptive, vocative, and indicative phrases. The class also covers how gender is used in Arabic, the full range of Arabic subjective, objective, and possessive pronouns, and the Arabic broken plural. As with Introduction to Arabic grammar, preparation for class and homework are essential so that students may devote in-class time to communicating in the language rather than talking “about” the language. Upon completion, students will be able to formulate basic sentences and speak Arabic on a beginner’s level.
Course Length: 2 Semesters
Text Used: First Steps to understanding Arabic

Arabic Morphology

This course provides students with a necessary base understanding of how Arabic root letters are conjugated to create different words. By the end of the course, students will know how to conjugate verbs in various tenses, determine base letters from non-base letters, and identify verbal patterns that convey information about the number, gender, and voice of the subject of a sentence. Students will also be able to identify the usage of verbs in the Qur'an.
Course Length: 2 Semesters
Text Used:

Arabic Grammar

This course consists of a systematic study of Arabic syntax and parallels the material learnt in Beginner Arabic Morphology I. The comprehensive text used in this course covers the various classifications of different types of sentences and the different components of a sentence’s anatomy, provides a basic but detailed understanding of the Arabic case system, and discusses how Arabic nouns respond to prepositions and verbs in accordance with the role the noun plays in the sentence.
Course Length: 2 Semesters
Text Used: Hidayat ul Nahw, Duroos ul Lughat (Shaykh Hashim al Qalam), Arabic Tutor 2

Arabic Literature

This course aims at giving students a chance to put their Arabic comprehension skills used in their first-year grammar and conversation class to use. It also develops those skills. The class uses Sheikh Abu Hassan Ali Nadwi’s classic didactic text Qasas al-Nabiyin (Stories of the Prophets) to provide students with a manageably challenging reading experience. The fun and engaging text of Qasas al-Nabiyin gradually introduces more complicated and varied grammar and vocabulary as the text goes on. Therefore, each qissah (story) becomes like a baby step towards higher level Arabic comprehension for the student. This class gives students the skill and confidence to begin digesting some of the Islamic intellectual traditions’ most difficult and important works.
Course Length: 2 Semesters
Text Used: Tafsir al Jalalyn

Quran Comprehension

Students will study a compilation of verses from both the Quran. Various ayahs will be analyzed covering areas such as grammar, syntax, definitions, and moral conduct, encouraging the student to improve their knowledge of the Arabic language.
Course Length: 2 Semesters
Text Used: Tafsir al Jalalyn, Safwtul al Tafseer

Hadith Comprehension

This class is an introduction to the comprehension of primary religious sources in their original language and forms the basis of one’s ability to interpret, analyze, and apply Islam’s holy texts. Using the concise and to the point sayings of God’s Messenger (pbuh) collected in the classical text, students will begin to utilize concepts learned in their morphology and syntax classes to understand the Prophet’s (pbuh) words. A discussion of the grammar and vocabulary included in each hadeeth will be accompanied by a lesson on the hadeeth’s meaning and a discussion of its application in our place and time.
Course Length: 2 Semesters
Text Used: 40 Nawawi, Riyadus Saliheen HC

Tazkiah: Purification of the Heart

This Tazkiyah course will read and reflect over texts by Imam Ghazali, Imam Zarnuji, and other select texts. The objective of these readings is to train the student of knowledge by helping them learn practical tools to purify their hearts and build a stronger relationship with Allah SWT.
Course Length: 2 Semesters
Text Used: Purification of the Heart, Selection’s from Ihyaa, Ayuhal Wald Ghazali

Hadith intensive

Codification of Hadith

Description:
This subject explores the historical journey of Hadith codification, from the oral transmission during the Prophet’s time to the systematic compilation by scholars. It covers the major Hadith compilers, their methodologies, and the evolution of Hadith literature over time, highlighting how Hadith was preserved and authenticated.
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‍Objectives:
‍Understand the historical progression of Hadith preservation, from oral transmission to written documentation. Study the contributions of key Hadith compilers and their impact on Hadith literature. Analyze the evolution of Hadith literature and its role in shaping Islamic scholarship.

Hadith Classification and Validation

Description:
This subject focuses on the methodologies used to classify and validate Hadith narrations. It delves into the science of critique (al-Jarh wa al-Ta’dil), the reliability of isnad (chains of transmission), and how Hadith are categorized based on various considerations, such as authenticity and number of narrators.

‍Objectives:
‍Learn the principles of Hadith validation and the criteria for authenticity. Examine how Hadith scholars assessed narrator reliability and isnad integrity. Differentiate between various classifications of Hadith based on authenticity, number of narrators, and other scholarly considerations.

Hadith Literature

Description:
This subject provides an in-depth study of select chapters from the most significant Hadith collections. It covers narrations from Sahih al-Bukhari on the beginning of revelation, the chapter on knowledge from Sahih Muslim, and the chapter on heart softeners from Sahih Muslim, highlighting their themes, significance, and practical lessons.

‍Objectives:
‍Analyze key narrations from foundational Hadith collections and their scholarly interpretations. Understand the significance of these selected chapters and their role in shaping Islamic thought. Reflect on how these narrations provide guidance for every Muslim.

Hadith in a Contemporary Context

Description:
This subject focuses on how to approach Hadith in the modern era, particularly addressing seemingly contradictory narrations and misconceptions. It explores the principles of contextualizing Hadith, reconciling apparent contradictions, and understanding their relevance today.

‍Objectives:
‍Learn methods for reconciling seemingly contradictory Hadith and understanding their context. Explore scholarly approaches to addressing "problematic Hadith" and misconceptions. Analyze how Hadith can be applied in contemporary discussions while maintaining scholarly integrity.

INtermediate

Overview

The Intermediate level is suited for students that are comfortable with reciting on their own and have memorized the last 10 Surahs from Juz Amma. Miftaah Talent will focus in this level on building and strengthening the pronunciation of letters and implementing proper Tajweed rules. Select Hadiths and duals will be reviewed to make a well-balanced student. At the end completion of this level, students will be comfortable at 60%fluency and articulating Tajweed in their recitation.

Surahs

The following Surahs of the Quran will be reviewed:
Surah Al-Qari’ah/Quraysh
Surah Duha/Ma’un and Asr
Surah Aadiyaat/Humazah
Surah Zalzalah/Takathur
Surah Bayyinah/Duha
Surah Layl/Zalzalah
Surah Shams/Aadiyat
Surah Tariq/Qari’ah
Surah Alaa/Bayyinah
Surah Balad/Lay
lAyat ul Kursi/Shams
Surah Naba/Tariq

Hadiths

The following Hadiths will be explored:
Cleanliness
Sincerity
Learning Quran
Salah
Parents
Truthfulness
Good Character
Gratitude
Neighbors
Spying
Hatred
Mercy for Others

Duas

The following duas will be taught and memorized:
Wudu
Sleeping/Waking Up
Entering/Leaving the Home
Entering/Leaving the Masjid
Before/After Eating
Drinking Water
Drinking Milk
Wearing Clothes
Looking into the Mirror
When Traveling
Entering a Shopping Center
Durood Ibrahimiyyah

Advnaced

Overview

As the students progress in the program, students will continue to gain the necessary skills to beautify their voice and recitation of the Quran. At this level, students that enroll have a strong foundation in Tajweed but have a desire to improve their voice and performance. Stories of select companions are reviewed to provide scholarly role models for the kids. At the completion of this level and program, students will be able to recite with 100%fluency.

Surahs

The following Surahs of the Quran will be reviewed:
Surah Shams
Surah Balad
Surah A'laa
Surah Tariq
Surah Burooj
Surah Naba
Surah Mulk
Surah Rahman
Surah Yaseen
Surah Mu'minun
Surah Noor
Surah Baqarah

Stories Of The Companions

The following stories will be explored:
Abu Bakr al-Siddiq (RA)
Umar bin Khattab (RA)
Uthman ibn Affan (RA)
Ali ibn Abi Ṭalib (RA)
Zubair ibn AL-Awwam (RA)
Talha ibn Ubaidullah (RA)
Abdul Rahman bin Auf (RA)
Abu Obaidah ibn Jarrah (RA)
Sa'ad ibn Abi Waqqas (RA)
Saeed ibn Zaid (RA)F
atimah ibn Muhammad (RA)
Aisha bin Abu Bakr (RA)

Program Instructors

Learn from traditionally trained scholars

Mufti Aasim Rashid

Instructor

Mufti Aasim Rashid is a distinguished Muslim scholar, speaker and educator (the title ‘Mufti’ indicates his expertise and authority in Islamic law). He is devoted to the study and explanation of Islamic sacred texts and their relation to the modern context. His lectures, delivered at conferences and institutions around the world, are known to be inspiring and pertinent to the issues and pressing questions of the day. Mufti Aasim is the founder of the Al-Ihsan Educational Foundation, which has initiated the ‘Islam Unravelled’ project.

Mufti Muntasir Zaman

Instructor

Mufti Muntasir Zaman graduated from the ʿĀlimiyyah program of the Madrasah ʿArabiyyah Islāmiyyah in South Africa. He then completed the Iftā program and a course specializing in the field of Hadīth. He holds an MA in Islamic Studies from the Markfield Institute of Higher Education in Leicester, England. Currently, he is a full-time instructor at the Qalam Institute, teaching advanced Hadīth studies. He writes articles, book reviews, and translations of classical Islamic literature.

Mufti Abdul Rahman Waheed

Instructor

Mufti Abdul Rahman Waheed was born and raised in Lansing, MI. As a youth, he displayed zeal and enthusiasm to involve himself in the religious sciences. At just 9 years of age, Mufti Abdul Rahman went to Toronto, Canada to pursue his dreams of becoming a Hafidh of the Holy Qur'an. Thereafter, Mufti Abdul Rahman traveled to Pakistan to continue his passion to seek knowledge where he completed his 2 year Iftaa program which specializes in Islamic Jurisprudence and Law. Mufti Abdul Rahman is serving as a principal and is a full-time instructor at Michigan Islamic Institute, the brother organization of Miftaah Institute. He travels across North America as a khateeb and lecturer. He is well-known for his calm and down-to-Earth demeanor.

Mufti Abdul Wahab Waheed

Instructor

Mufti Abdul Wahab completed his Hadith Intensive in the renowned Islamic University founded by Sheikh Yusuf Binori RA known as Jamia Binoritown, where he had the fortune of studying under teachers who had received their Ijaazat from Al- Azhar, Madina Univsirty, and Ummul Qura. Upon graduation, Mufti Abdul Wahab wanted to pursue his passion in understanding and education in the field of Islamic Jurisprudence and Law.

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Program Schedule

Last day to register
June 18, 2025

First day of class
June 19, 2025

Last day of class
June 22, 2025

Completion
‍June 22, 2025

Program information

days

Thursday - Sunday

time

Weekends from
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST

platform

onsite & Online

time

Weekdays From
7:00 - 10:00 PM EST

dates

June 19 - 22nd, 2025

features

Breakfast & lunch Included on the Weekends

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"The Intensive was such a fulfilling experience and I can't wait to sign up for more programs."

This was my very first intenstive with Miftaah Institute and it was absolutely amazing mashaAllah. It was very educationI initially signed up for the Hadith Intensive just to try out a Miftaah program, not really knowing what to expect for the topic being Hadith. Alhamdulilah, the Intensive was such a fulfilling experience and I can't wait to sign up for more programs at Miftaah inshAllah! I enjoyed learning about the history of Hadith and the rigorous way Hadith have been vetted and preserved. It really opened my eyes to our rich Islamic history and strengthened my conviction of being Muslim Alhamdulilah.

Amena S. , Dayton, OH

"I enjoyed the intensive a lot."

I enjoyed the intensive a lot. It definitely met its objective - to increase the love of the sunnah, of Prophet Muhammad SAW, to have more confidence in our Islamic tradition.

The event was well organized and the instructors were all engaging and passionate about the subject Allahumma barik lahum, which has energized and encouraged me to continue my ilm journey!al, and the content was well-taught so it could be easily absorbed. Each of the shuyookh took their time to go though the various topics and gave an in depth analysis on different ahadith and its history. It’s definitely one of those events that make you feel closer to Allah, His Messenger ﷺ and the love of obtaining knowledge.

Maiza A., Canada

"Content was well-taught so it could be easily absorbed."

This was my very first intenstive with Miftaah Institute and it was absolutely amazing mashaAllah. It was very educational, and the content was well-taught so it could be easily absorbed. Each of the shuyookh took their time to go though the various topics and gave an in depth analysis on different ahadith and its history. It’s definitely one of those events that make you feel closer to Allah, His Messenger ﷺ and the love of obtaining knowledge. Although I attended this intensive virtually, I definitely plan on visiting the campus one day and attend in person InshaAllah.

Anonymous, Baltimore, Maryland