Aug 3rd, 2025
Campus
Program Curriculum
Text Covered: Hidayat al-Nahw
Course Code: ARB 401
Status: Requirement
This course provides an in-depth study of advanced syntactic structures in classical Arabic, emphasizing the application of theoretical grammar principles from Hidāyat al-Nahw. Students will refine their ability to analyze and deconstruct complex sentence patterns, resolve ambiguous constructions, and develop an advanced understanding of grammatical nuance. The course includes applied exercises using excerpts from Qur’anic passages, Hadith, and classical prose, preparing students for independent reading and comprehension of unvoweled Arabic texts.
Text Covered: ʿIlm al-Ṣīgha by Mufti ʿInayat Ahmad al-Kakurwi
Course Code: ARB 402
Status: Requirement
An intensive exploration of advanced patterns and principles of Arabic word-formation (ṣarf), this course draws primarily from ʿIlm al-Ṣīgha and builds upon foundational knowledge of morphology. Students will master the conjugation of derived verb forms, analyze morphological irregularities, and gain proficiency in parsing nouns and verbs across varying contexts. Emphasis will be placed on the practical application of morphology to Quranic and classical texts, with regular drills and translation-based assessments to strengthen fluency.
Text Covered: Durūs al-Balāghah
Course Code: ARB 403
Status: Requirement
This course introduces students to the foundational sciences of balāghah (Arabic rhetoric), including maʿānī, bayān, and badīʿ. Using Durūs al-Balāghah as the primary text, students will study rhetorical devices such as simile, metaphor, metonymy, ellipsis, and word order. Through the analysis of Quranic verses and literary excerpts, students will explore how rhetorical style enhances meaning and emotional impact. By the end of the course, students will be able to identify and explain rhetorical features and apply them in analysis of texts.
Text Covered: Mukhtārāt by Abul Hasan Ali al-Nadwi
Course Code: ARB 404
Status: Requirement
A survey of selected prose works from classical Arabic literature, this course introduces students to the intellectual and literary heritage of Arabic writing across genres. Through Mukhtārāt and other curated texts, students will engage with historical anecdotes, moral tales, biographies, and narrative essays. The course emphasizes reading comprehension, vocabulary acquisition, stylistic analysis, and critical appreciation of literary form. Students will learn to trace the social and ethical themes embedded within classical literature and articulate their relevance in contemporary contexts.
Text Covered: Select chapters from Kunūz al-Adab and Nafḥat al-ʿArab
Course Code: ARB 455
Status: Elective
This course provides a structured introduction to the classical Arabic poetic tradition. Students will explore the major themes, meters, and rhetorical devices characteristic of pre-Islamic and early Islamic poetry. Through guided readings from Kunūz al-Adab and Nafḥat al-ʿArab, students will study poems that reflect themes of love, valor, asceticism, and divine devotion. Instruction will include linguistic dissection, literary appreciation, and cultural-historical context. By the end of the course, students will be equipped to read and critically analyze Arabic poetry with a sensitivity to its linguistic depth and aesthetic richness.
Course Code: FIQ 451
Status: Elective
This course offers a historical survey of the emergence and evolution of the Islamic legal schools (madhāhib), with a focus on their methodological distinctions and contributions to the development of fiqh. Students will examine the legal environments of early Islamic history, the foundational figures of each school, and the sociopolitical factors that shaped jurisprudential interpretation. The course also investigates how legal theory was codified and transmitted, highlighting the enduring relevance of these methodologies in modern legal discourse.
Text Covered: Select chapters from al-Hidāyah by Burhan al-Din al-Marghinani
Course Code: FIQ 402
Status: Requirement
A detailed examination of the jurisprudential rulings related to marriage and divorce within the Hanafi school, based on al-Hidāyah and supported by contemporary legal discussions. Topics include the legal pillars and conditions of marriage contracts, dowry, maintenance, marital rights and obligations, and various forms of divorce (ṭalāq, khulʿ, faskh). The course includes real-world applications and comparative insights, enabling students to approach personal status law with both textual grounding and contextual sensitivity.
Text Covered: Select chapters from al-Hidāyah by Burhan al-Din al-Marghinani
Course Code: FIQ 403
Status: Requirement
This course explores legal rulings perThis course delves into classical and contemporary rulings on food, drink, hunting, and slaughter according to Islamic law. Drawing from al-Hidāyah, students will explore the conditions of lawful consumption, the ethics and procedure of dhabiḥah (ritual slaughter), and the classifications of pure and impure substances. The course integrates modern case studies, such as food processing, ingredient verification, and bioethics, offering students the tools to apply traditional rulings to contemporary dietary challenges.taining to dietary laws, hunting, and ritual slaughter, integrating classical discussions from al-Hidāyah and modern fiqh texts. Emphasis is placed on contemporary applications and ethical considerations.
Text Covered: al-Wajīz by Dr. Wahbah al-Zuḥaylī
Course Code: FIQ 404
Status: Requirement
A continuation of foundational studies in uṣūl al-fiqh, this course guides students through the deeper mechanics of Islamic legal reasoning. Using al-Wajīz as the central text, topics include the hierarchy of evidence, ijmāʿ (consensus), qiyās (analogical reasoning), istihsān, and maslaḥah. The course emphasizes the interaction between textual sources and juristic logic, training students to evaluate legal rulings in light of both tradition and necessity. Emphasis is placed on cultivating precision in deriving rulings through structured legal thought.
Text Covered: Bulūgh al-Marām by Al-Ḥāfiẓ Ibn Ḥajar Al-ʿAsqalāni
Course Code: FIQ 406
Status: Requirement
This hadith-based fiqh course focuses on understanding how jurists historically built legal rulings from prophetic traditions. Using Bulūgh al-Marām, students will examine hadiths related to purification, prayer, transactions, and social conduct. Each narration is studied for its legal relevance, authenticity, and interpretive commentary from major scholars. The course sharpens students' ability to extract legal meaning from primary texts and fosters a deeper appreciation for the integration of hadith within the legal system.
Text Covered: Select chapters from Bidāyat al-Mujtahid by Ibn Rushd
Course Code: FIQ 407
Status: Requirement
This course offers a comparative study of the jurisprudence of prayer across the four Sunni schools, with Ibn Rushd’s Bidāyat al-Mujtahid serving as the foundational text. Students will explore both agreements and differences in rulings on the preconditions, integrals, nullifiers, and recommended actions of ṣalāh. Emphasis is placed on understanding the evidentiary basis of each opinion and the reasoning behind juristic diversity. This course enhances students’ ability to navigate intra-madhhab and inter-madhhab discussions with clarity and respect.
Course Code: FIQ 455
Status: Elective
An in-depth study of major legal maxims (al-qawāʿid al-fiqhiyyah) and their application in deriving rulings. Students will explore the structure, sources, and practical utility of legal maxims in resolving new and complex legal issues within the framework of Islamic law.
Text Covered: Tadwīn al-Sunnah al-Nabawīyah by ʿAbd al-Majīd al-Ghawrī
Course Code: HAD 401
Status: Requirement
This course provides an in-depth historical study of the processes through which hadith literature was collected, compiled, and canonized. Using ʿAbd al-Majīd al-Ghawrī’s research as a foundational text, students will explore the transition from oral transmission to formal written collections. The course analyzes the methodologies of early compilers, the evolution of genre and classification in hadith literature, and the sociopolitical factors that shaped the canonization of the Ṣiḥāḥ Sittah and other major collections. Students will gain critical insight into the historical reliability and preservation mechanisms of prophetic tradition.
Text Covered: Taysīr Muṣṭalah al-Hadith by Dr. Maḥmūd al-Ṭahān
Course Code: HAD 402
Status: Requirement
This foundational course covers the science of Muṣṭalaḥ al-Ḥadīth, equipping students with the technical knowledge required to evaluate narrations according to traditional Islamic standards. Based on Dr. Ṭahān’s Taysīr Muṣṭalaḥ al-Ḥadīth, the course examines classifications of hadith (ṣaḥīḥ, ḥasan, ḍaʿīf), criteria for authenticity, types of narrators, and key terminology. It also introduces common causes for weakness or fabrication and explores how scholars preserved the prophetic legacy with academic rigor. The course serves as a gateway into the broader hadith sciences and lays the groundwork for critical engagement with narrations.
Text Covered: Chapter on Faith from Mishkāt al-Maṣābīḥ by al-Khaṭīb at-Tibrīzī
Course Code: HAD 403
Status: Requirement
This course is a theological exploration of prophetic narrations addressing the concept of faith (īmān), drawn from the Kitāb al-Īmān section of Mishkāt al-Maṣābīḥ. Students will study narrations related to belief, sincerity, hypocrisy, the relationship between faith and deeds, and spiritual accountability. The course also integrates classical commentary and contemporary analysis to better understand how faith is conceptualized and practiced. Through this thematic approach, students will develop a holistic understanding of īmān rooted in prophetic guidance and spiritual introspection.
Text Covered: al-Muyassar fi ʿIlm al-Rijāl by ʿAbd al-Majīd al-Ghawrī
Course Code: HAD 454
Status: Elective
This course introduces students to ʿIlm al-Rijāl (the science of narrator evaluation) and ʿIlm al-Isnād (the science of transmission chains), two critical sub-disciplines in hadith authentication. Using Ghawrī’s al-Muyassar, students will learn how scholars assess the reliability, memory, character, and precision of transmitters across generations. The course also examines the structure and function of isnād, the methods used to detect fabrication or disruption in transmission, and the tools used to map narrator relationships. By the end of the course, students will be able to evaluate transmission chains and understand their role in verifying hadith authenticity.
Text Covered: Chapter on Trials from Mishkāt al-Maṣābīḥ by al-Khaṭīb at-Tibrīzī
Course Code: HAD 455
Status: Elective
This course offers a thematic study of hadiths related to fitan (tribulations), eschatology, and the signs of the Last Day. Drawing from Kitāb al-Fitan in Mishkāt al-Maṣābīḥ, students will examine narrations on spiritual confusion, societal upheaval, and major/end-time events including the Dajjāl, the return of ʿĪsā (AS), and the emergence of the Mahdī. The course also addresses interpretive challenges, scholarly commentary, and the application of these narrations in navigating modern-day uncertainty and moral decay. Emphasis is placed on spiritual preparedness, critical engagement, and theological clarity.
Course Code: TFS 401
Status: Requirement
This course offers a comprehensive overview of the historical trajectory and intellectual development of Quranic exegesis (tafsīr). Students will trace the evolution of the discipline from the time of the Prophet ﷺ and his Companions to the classical and post-classical periods, identifying key figures, exegetical schools, and major thematic trends. The course examines how tafsir responded to changing social, theological, and linguistic needs throughout Islamic history. Special attention is given to the role of early narrations, linguistic analysis, jurisprudential reasoning, and theological debate in shaping tafsir works. By the end of the course, students will be able to contextualize tafsir literature within broader Islamic intellectual traditions and critically assess the methodologies used by major exegetes.
Text Covered: Sections from Tafsir al-Jalalayn, Tafsir Ibn Kathīr, and Tafsir al-Qurṭubī
Course Code: TFS 402
Status: Requirement
This reading-intensive course immerses students in classical tafsir texts, focusing on 3 selected Juzʾ of the Qur’an. Through close textual engagement with Tafsīr al-Jalālayn, Tafsīr Ibn Kathīr, and Tafsīr al-Qurṭubī, students explore varying exegetical approaches and theological perspectives. The course highlights the interplay between language, context (asbāb al-nuzūl), and juristic or spiritual interpretation. Students will gain exposure to how classical scholars interpreted key verses, reconciled apparent contradictions, and conveyed deeper meanings. Emphasis is placed on identifying patterns in reasoning, the use of hadith and athar, and the integration of Qur'anic rhetoric into commentary.
Course Code: TFS 403
Status: Requirement
A detailed tafsir course emphasizing linguistic analysis, focusing on syntax (tarkīb), morphology (sarf), and rhetoric (balāghah) in select portions of the Quran (3 Juz). The course equips students to appreciate the precision and eloquence of Quranic language through advanced tools of Arabic grammar and style.
Text Covered: al-Tibyān fi ʿUlūm al-Qurān by Muhammad Ali al-Ṣābūnī
Course Code: ULQ 401
Status: Requirement
This course provides a structured introduction to the foundational sciences of the Qur’an (ʿUlūm al-Qurʾān), using al-Tibyān by al-Ṣābūnī as the primary text. Topics include the stages of revelation, reasons for revelation (asbāb al-nuzūl), abrogation (naskh), the collection and compilation of the Qur’an, the order of surahs and verses, and principles governing Qur’anic interpretation. Students will also explore the nature of miraculous language in the Qur’an, its modes of recitation, and classification of verses. The course equips students with tools for approaching tafsir literature with intellectual rigor and historical awareness.
Course Code: ULQ 402Status: RequirementA practical course on the science of Quranic recitation, focusing on correct pronunciation, articulation points, characteristics of letters, and advanced rules of tajweed. The course emphasizes mastery of proper recitation in accordance with traditional transmission.
Text Covered: Select chapters from Zād al-Maʿād, al-Raḥīq al-Makhtūm, and works by Ali al-Sallabī
Course Code: HIS 401
Status: Requirement
An in-depth study of the sīrah of the Prophet Muḥammad ﷺ through scholarly analysis of advanced source texts. The course draws from Zād al-Maʿād, al-Raḥīq al-Makhtūm, and writings of ʿAlī al-Ṣallabī to explore key phases in the Prophet’s life, including his mission in Makkah and Madinah, major battles, treaties, social reforms, and personal character. Students will reflect on how the Prophet’s leadership model informs modern challenges in faith, ethics, and community building. The course encourages critical engagement with events to extract timeless lessons and cultivate prophetic insight.
Text Covered: Select works by Ali al-Sallabī and Jalaluddin al-Suyuti
Course Code: HIS 402
Status: Requirement
This course covers the Khulafāʾ al-Rāshidūn—Abū Bakr, ʿUmar, ʿUthmān, and ʿAlī (may Allah be pleased with them)—highlighting their leadership styles, political challenges, administrative strategies, and legacy in preserving and expanding the early Muslim community. Through readings from Suyūṭī and Ṣallabī, students will examine the moral and strategic principles that guided their governance, as well as the early development of political thought and legal policy in Islam. The course fosters historical appreciation as well as actionable inspiration for contemporary Muslim leadership.
Course Code: HIS 453
Status: Elective
A historical survey of the Umayyad dynasty (661–750 CE), focusing on its political expansion, administrative innovations, religious policies, and internal tensions. The course explores the transition from Khilāfah to hereditary monarchy, key figures such as Muʿāwiyah and ʿUmar ibn ʿAbd al-ʿAzīz, and the cultural and architectural legacy of the Umayyads. Students will critically engage with historical narratives drawn from classical historians including Suyūṭī and Ibn Kathīr, examining historiographical debates and the evolution of early Islamic governance.
Course Code: HIS 454
Status: Elective
A study of the Abbasid dynasty, tracing its rise, governance, and contributions to Islamic civilization. Students will engage with historical narratives from Suyuti and Ibn Kathir, examining themes of political change, cultural development, and intellectual flourishing.
Course Code: GEN 501
Status: Requirement
This course critically examines central theological tenets across major Islamic sects, including Sunni, Shiʿa, Muʿtazilah, and others, with an emphasis on identifying foundational beliefs and points of divergence. In addition to historical theology, the course addresses pressing modern issues such as gender and sexuality, jihad and warfare ethics, religious pluralism, slavery, sectarianism, and the status of women. Through guided readings, lectures, and discussions, students will develop the ability to assess contemporary controversies with clarity, intellectual integrity, and commitment to orthodoxy.
Course Code: GEN 502Status: RequirementA course designed to develop academic writing and research skills in the field of Islamic studies. Students will complete a substantial research paper demonstrating their ability to engage critically with primary and secondary sources, organize complex arguments, and adhere to scholarly conventions.
Text Covered: Madārij al-Sālikīn by Ibn al-Qayyim al-Jawzīyah
Course Code: TZK 451
Status: Elective
This course offers an in-depth exploration of the spiritual path as outlined by Ibn al-Qayyim in Madārij al-Sālikīn, focusing on select “stations” (maqāmāt) of the soul’s journey to Allah. Topics include sincerity, repentance, reliance on Allah, gratitude, and love for the Divine. The course combines close reading of texts with practical applications for personal transformation and spiritual discipline, cultivating students’ moral awareness and interior refinement in the framework of traditional Islamic spirituality.
Text Covered: Select chapters from Iḥyāʾ ʿUlūm al-Dīn by Imam al-Ghazālī
Course Code: TZK 452
Status: Elective
A thematic study of adab (Islamic etiquette) and ethical behavior as taught in the Iḥyāʾ ʿUlūm al-Dīn. Students will explore key topics such as humility, modesty, hospitality, speech etiquette, and emotional control. The course emphasizes the synthesis of inner purification and outward conduct, presenting a comprehensive model of virtuous living grounded in prophetic character and spiritual sincerity. Textual study is paired with personal reflection and communal engagement.
Text Covered: Adab ad-Dunyā wa ad-Dīn by Abu al-Hasan al-Māwardiī
Course Code: TZK 453
Status: Elective
This reading-based course delves into Māwardī’s classic work that integrates Islamic ethics with governance, personal conduct, and societal responsibility. Students will engage with themes such as time management, sincerity in public service, justice, contentment, and piety in leadership. The course fosters intellectual and moral development, encouraging students to align personal and professional life with timeless ethical principles rooted in the Islamic tradition.
Text Covered: Select chapters from al-Majmūʿ Sharḥ al-Muhaddhab by Imam al-Nawawī
Course Code: TZK 454
Status: Elective
This advanced course addresses the adab and responsibilities of the muftī (jurisconsult) through an analysis of Nawawī’s introduction to al-Majmūʿ. Topics include the prerequisites of issuing fatwā, the ethics of legal reasoning, the boundaries of ijtihād, and the muftī’s duty to the community. Students will explore the intersection of legal expertise, humility, spiritual integrity, and public service in the practice of iftāʾ. The course is essential for those pursuing advanced studies in Islamic jurisprudence and religious leadership.
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What is the
Summer Immersion (Sunday School)?
Accelerated Learning in a Fun Way
- We make learning fast, fun, and engaging! Key concepts are covered in a lively, interactive way so students can absorb the essentials without getting bogged down.
- Through games, activities, and group discussions, kids get a deeper understanding of Seerah, Salah, and more—all while having fun!
Trivia with Prizes
- Learning has never been so fun! Our trivia sessions—featuring Kahoot!, Jeopardy, and more—test students’ knowledge of Seerah, Fiqh, and Islamic history.
- With small prizes up for grabs, it’s a low-pressure, interactive way to reinforce what they’ve learned while encouraging friendly competition.
Sunday Funday Adventures
- Experience learning in a whole new way with our Sunday Funday! This on-campus event is packed with exciting activities, games, and challenges that bring Islamic lessons to life.
- From group games to team-building activities, kids will have a blast while deepening their connection to the deen!
What Your Child Will Learn:
- Qur’an Reading & Tajweed Basics
- Seerah Stories of the Prophet ﷺ
- Salah, Wudu, and Islamic Worship
- Islamic Manners (Akhlaq)
- Daily Duas & Hadith
- Fun “Sunday Funday” activity day!
Objective
To provide children ages 5 to 12 a fun, educational summer experience grounded in Islamic teachings and values.
Live Online learning
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
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
Summer Deen Explorers
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
The following Hadiths will be explored:
Cleanliness
Sincerity
Learning Quran
Salah
Parents
Truthfulness
Good Character
Gratitude
Neighbors
Spying
Hatred
Mercy for Others
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
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.
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
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)
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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.
