June 30th -
Aug 7th, 2025
Monday - Thursday
10:00 AM -2:00 PM EST
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Islamic
Studies
immersive environment
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What is the
Summer Deen Explorers?

At Miftaah Juniors’ Summer Deen Explorers, children experience a structured Islamic summer school built on learning, living, and loving their Deen. Through a dynamic blend of engaging lessons, hands-on activities, and meaningful field trips, students will build strong Islamic foundations in faith, worship, manners, and community life — all in an environment designed for fun, growth, and lasting memories.

Objective: Faith-Based Learning
At Summer Deen Explorers, faith is at the heart of everything we do. Our mission is to give children ages 5 to 12 a summer experience that strengthens their Islamic identity through meaningful, hands-on learning.

Interactive Games
Learning is more exciting when it’s a game!
Throughout the summer, students will participate in regular trivia challenges based on everything they learn — Seerah stories, Fiqh rules, Akhlaq manners, important Duas, and Hadith. With small prizes and team competitions, these sessions will turn review into a fun, low-pressure experience that strengthens memory, encourages class spirit, and boosts confidence in Islamic knowledge.

Hands-On Learning
At Deen Explorers, we don't just talk about Islam — we live it!
By building real-world Islamic habits through hands-on practice, children will gain the confidence to live their Deen at home, in the masjid, and beyond. Students will physically practice the acts of worship they are learning:

Field Trips
Learning continues beyond the classroom walls!
Our field trips are thoughtfully chosen to connect Islamic teachings with real-world experiences. Students will have the chance to explore places that celebrate Islamic history, community service, and cultural pride.

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 Hussain Kamani
Instructor

Mufti Hussain Kamani was born and raised in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. His journey to pursue sacred Islamic knowledge began at age 6. By the age of 9, he completed the memorization of the Holy Quran. To further advance his studies in the Islamic Sciences, he traveled to the United Kingdom and pursued formal Islamic authorizations (ijazahs). For 7 years, Mufti Kamani studied a rigorous curriculum covering the Arabic language and literature, Islamic jurisprudence, Tafseer of the Holy Qur’an, Hadith, Islamic Philosophy, and Aqeedah. Afterwards, he was selected for a post-graduate level course in Islamic Law and Legal Verdicts, which he completed within two years. He later earned his graduate degree in Business Management from the University of Coventry in the UK.

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.

Experience the new Miftaah campus

Private and Group Study Pods
Miftaah Café
Lounge Area
Free Wifi
Free Parking
Free Breakfast Provided
Free Lunch Provided

Program Schedule

Last day to register
June 1, 2025
First day of program
June 30, 2025
Last day of program
August 7, 2025
Completion
August 7, 2025

Program Courses

7 Week 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

Summer deen explorers

Seerah & Stories of the Sahabah


Children will explore the inspiring life of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ through storytelling, interactive discussions, and activities. They'll learn about his character, major events of his life, and the important companions who supported him. Stories will be adapted to each age level, helping students connect personally with the Prophet ﷺ and find heroes to look up to.

Key Topics:

Pre-Islamic Arabia and events leading to the Prophet's birth.

First Revelation, Early Muslims, Migrations, Major Battles.

Important figures like Abu Bakr, Khadijah, and Ali (RA).

Lessons from the Hijrah, Isra' and Mi'raj, and Fath Makkah.

Qur'an & Qa'idah


This subject focuses on improving each student’s ability to read the Qur’an with proper pronunciation (tajweed) and fluency. Beginners will work through foundational Qa'idah lessons, while more advanced students will enhance their Qur'anic reading and understand basic tajweed rules through repeated, corrected practice.

Key Topics:

Qa'idah basics for early readers.

Tajweed rules: Full Mouth Letters, Madd, Noon Sakin, Meem Sakin, Qalqalah.

Reading Qur'an with smoothness, accuracy, and respect.

Daily Duas & Ahadeeth


Students will learn short, essential duas for daily life and small yet powerful ahadeeth to shape their habits and character. The focus will be on both memorization and understanding simple meanings. Through practice and discussion, students will see how Islamic teachings fit into every part of their day, from waking up to traveling to eating and sleeping.

Key Topics:

Duas: Sleep, Eating, Traveling, Masjid, Entering/Exiting Home, etc.

Ahadeeth: Cleanliness, Salah, Saying Salam, Helping Others, Truthfulness, and more.

Fiqh (Islamic Practices)


Students will be introduced to the basics of Islamic practice, starting with personal cleanliness and extending to the pillars of Salah, fasting, charity, and Hajj. The approach will be practical and relatable, focusing on simple steps for younger students and building deeper understanding of rulings and wisdom for older students.

Key Topics:

Purification: Wudu, Tayammum, Ghusl, understanding cleanliness.

Salah: How to pray properly, conditions of prayer, types of prayer.

Fasting: Rewards, rules of fasting, what breaks the fast, Ramadan.

Zakat: Why Muslims give charity, basic money manners.

Hajj: Story-based learning about the pilgrimage steps and meaning.

Akhlaq (Islamic Manners)


Description:
This subject aims to shape good behavior and positive Islamic character. Students will learn the importance of honesty, kindness, respect, gratitude, and humility in their words and actions. Practical examples and role-playing will help them apply these manners in real-life situations with family, friends, and community.

Key Topics:

Respecting elders and parents.

Speaking kindly and avoiding jealousy, backbiting, or greed.

Showing forgiveness, patience, and self-respect.

Manners of eating, walking, and interacting with others.

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 information

days
Monday - Thursday
time
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location
Miftaah Campus
11200 E 11 Mile, Warren, mI 48089
ages
5 - 12 Years Old
dates
June 30 - Aug 7th, 2025
features
Trivia with Prizes
& Field Trips

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Summer deen explorers

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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

frequently
Asked
Questions

What is the Deen Explorers program?

Deen Explorers is an engaging Islamic learning program designed to help kids explore the core teachings of Islam in a fun, interactive way. We cover topics like Seerah, Fiqh, Salah, and more, through hands-on activities, games, and group discussions.

What age group is the Deen Explorers program for?

The program is suitable for children aged 5-12. We tailor activities to fit different age levels, ensuring every child can participate and learn in a way that’s fun and meaningful.

How is the program structured?

The Deen Explorers program is structured around weekly lessons focusing on key Islamic topics. Each week includes:
Interactive learning through games, discussions, and hands-on activities.
Learning tools like Kahoot!, quizzes, and group challenges to keep kids engaged.
Hands-on experiences such as simulating Wudu and Salah, and learning real-life Islamic practices.

What if my child misses a session?

We understand that sometimes things come up. If your child misses a session, we can provide a summary of the lesson and suggest activities to catch up on. We strive to ensure that every child can stay on track, even if they miss a session.

Are the programs taught in Arabic or English?

The Deen Explorers program is primarily taught in English, with Arabic terms and phrases introduced where relevant to enhance the learning experience.

How can I register my child for Deen Explorers?

You can register your child for the Deen Explorers program by visiting our website or contacting our program coordinator. Registration forms and details will be provided on the registration page.

Can I volunteer or help out in the program?

Yes! We welcome volunteers who are passionate about helping kids learn about Islam. If you’re interested in volunteering, please contact our program coordinator at juniors@miftaah.org to learn more about how you can get involved.

Are there any additional costs or fees?

The program fees cover all materials, prizes, and activities. If there are any additional costs (such as special events, field trips or activities), parents will be notified in advance.

Do you offer any discounts or scholarships?

Yes, we offer discounts for multiple children from the same family. We also have limited scholarship opportunities based on need. Please contact us to inquire about available options.