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What is the
Miftaah Lite?
Miftaah Lite provides college students and adults a primer on their journey to attain in-depth knowledge of the various disciplines of Islamic studies. Students will study Islam and cover classical scholarly approaches, providing them an introduction to the rich Islamic tradition and application of the Islamic disciplines. The course establishes a basic foundation and introduction to Islamic Studies and prepares students for further academic study.
Students in the Miftaah Lite Program must complete 8 courses to graduate. Upon completing the Miftaah Lite Program, students have the option of transitioning into the 3 Year Associate of Islamic Studies Program.
Courses
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
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:
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
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
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
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
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
Fall semester
Course Length: 1 Semester
Text Used: TBA
Famously referred to as the heart of the Quran, Surah Yasin is an essential study for every Muslim desiring to connect with the Quran. Revealed in the early Meccan days, Surah Yasin presents the message of the Qur'an in an efficient and powerful manner, with its quick and rhythmic verses. This class offers an in-depth study of the themes and passages of Surah Yasin such as Allah’s ﷻ sovereignty, stories of past nations, signs from nature, and resurrection.
Course Length: 1 Semester
Text Used: Introduction to Hadith Studies by Sh. Furhan Zubairi
This course introduces the student to the mustalah al-hadith. Classification of a hadith is based upon the chain of narration, context, strength of the narrators, number of narrators, etc. This course covers the very basic definitions pertaining to the classification of the hadith. The student will be able to comprehend the basic and common terminology used to classify hadith upon completing this course.
Course Length: 1 Semester
Text Used: Miftaah's Quran Exegesis: Surah Maryam
Complete translation and meaning of specific chapters are covered in this course. Special focus is given to the syntax and etymology of the words and structure used in the verses of the Holy Qur’an. Along with the translation, the course also incorporates interpretations of selected verses which enable the students to fully understand the meaning of the Qur’an.
Winter semester
Course Length: 1 Semester
Text Used: TBA
Famously referred to as the heart of the Quran, Surah Yasin is an essential study for every Muslim desiring to connect with the Quran. Revealed in the early Meccan days, Surah Yasin presents the message of the Qur'an in an efficient and powerful manner, with its quick and rhythmic verses. This class offers an in-depth study of the themes and passages of Surah Yasin such as Allah’s ﷻ sovereignty, stories of past nations, signs from nature, and resurrection.
Course Length: 1 Semester
Text Used: Miftaah PPT and Notes
Fiqh al-Sawm, the jurisprudence of fasting in Islam, represents a profound spiritual journey and a pillar of devotion during the holy month of Ramadan. This course offers a comprehensive exploration of Fiqh al-Sawm, providing students with a deep understanding of the principles, regulations, and spiritual dimensions of fasting in Islam.
Fiqh al-Zakat, the jurisprudence of zakat in Islam, stands as a vital pillar of social justice and communal welfare, encapsulating the spirit of compassion and solidarity within the Muslim community. This course offers a comprehensive examination of Fiqh al-Zakat, providing students with a deep understanding of the principles, regulations, and practical applications of this obligatory act of charity.
Course Length: 1 Semester
Text Used: Miftaah PPT and Notes
Principles of Islamic jurisprudence, also known as uṣūl al-fiqh are traditional methodological principles used in Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh) for deriving the rulings of Islamic law. The traditional theory of Islamic jurisprudence elaborates how the scriptures (Quran and hadith) should be interpreted from the standpoint of linguistics and rhetoric. The course reviews the methods for establishing the authenticity of hadith and for determining when the legal force of a scriptural passage is abrogated by a passage revealed at a later date. An exposition of the methods by which the rules of Fiqh are deduced, covering the sources for Islamic law, rules of interpretation, commands and prohibitions, the consensus of opinion, and abrogation.
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Semester Schedule
January 5th, 2025
January 8th, 2025
February 27 - April 8th, 2025
May 7th, 2025
Program information
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Canton, MI 48188
May 7th, 2025
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Guidelines for Graduation
The Miftaah Lite Seminary Curriculum is centered around 6 Core Subjects
One of the main factors that distinguish our program is its graduation requirements. To complete the program and graduate, students must receive a passing score for each course. To complete the Miftaah Lite program, the student must complete at least 2 courses per semester for a total of 8 courses over two years.
A total of 8 course courses are needed to qualify for the Miftaah Lite certificate. After completing 8 courses of the Lite program, students are encouraged to transfer to the Associate Program located at the Miftaah Campus.
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Tuition payments may be made per semester.
The program is open to students that are 15 and older.
Classes will be held Wednesdays from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EST.
Classes are held at the Median Activity Center located at 1905 S Haggerty Road, Canton, MI 48188.
No, the Miftaah Lite Program will be only available onsite.
Miftaah will provide course textbooks, and lifetime access to the student portal, including recordings, PowerPoints, and course material.