Summer Immersion

June 8 - August 12th, 2025

Sunday from
5:00 - 8:00 PM

Tuesday from
7:00 - 10:00 PM

Miftaah Campus
& Online

Islamic studies

Live Instruction

Small class sizes

2 Days a week

What is the
Summer Immersion Program?

Our Summer Immersion aims to provide students with an introduction into a variety of courses from the Islamic tradition, such as Tafsir (Quranic Exegesis), Islamic History, Tazkiyah (Purification of Heart), and Seerah (Prophetic Biography). By enrolling in the Summer Immersion, students receive a glimpse into Miftaah Institute's main offering, the Associate's Program, in regards to timing, classwork, and formatting.

Provide broad-based knowledge and critical skills in the areas of Islamic theology, jurisprudence, Qur’anic exegesis, Prophetic traditions, history, contemporary and spiritual aspects of Islamic Studies

Prepare individuals for leadership in serving the Muslim communityProvide access to tertiary level study in Islamic Studies by means of distance education and in class learningProvide pathways for further learning at postgraduate and research higher degree levels.

2025 Courses

11 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 Immersion

Certainty in Transmission: A Study of Mutawatir Ahadith

Instructor: Mufti Aasim Rashid
Schedule: TBA
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Description: In an age where certainty is often clouded by doubt, Qatf al-Azhar by Imam al-Suyuti stands as a radiant testament to the soundest transmissions from the Prophet ﷺ. This class explores the collection of Mutawatir hadiths—reports transmitted by such a large number of narrators that fabrication is inconceivable. Through this journey, students will not only delve into the meaning and significance of each hadith, but also come to appreciate the meticulous preservation of the Prophet’s ﷺ words across generations.
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‍What will we cover?
‍• Understand the concept of Mutawatir hadith and its role in the science of hadith authentication.
• Explore key Mutawatir hadiths compiled in Qatf al-Azhar by Imam al-Suyuti.
• Appreciate the scholarly rigor and divine preservation involved in the transmission of the Prophet’s ﷺ teachings.

In Their Footsteps: Selections from Hayat al-Sahabah

Instructor: Shaykh Abdullah Waheed
Schedule: TBA

Description: Journey through the lives of the Prophet’s Companions as captured in Hayat al-Sahabah. Through their sacrifices, struggles, and unwavering commitment, we uncover what it truly meant to live for the sake of Allah.
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What will we cover?
‍• Study real-life stories of the Companions to draw inspiration for modern faith.
• Understand the values that shaped the earliest generation of believers.
• Strengthen one’s sense of identity and purpose through the legacy of the sahabah.

The Iron: Tafsir of Surah Hadid

Instructor: Mufti Abdul Rahman Waheed
Schedule: TBA

Description: Surah al-Hadid presents a powerful balance between divine transcendence and immanence, spiritual light and material deception, strength and submission. This class unpacks its deep theological, eschatological, and ethical teachings.
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What will we cover?
• Understand the meanings of Allah’s names and attributes mentioned in the Surah.
• Reflect on the nature of iman, charity, and light on the Day of Judgment.
• Reevaluate one’s attachment to the dunya in light of the Surah’s guidance.

The Heart’s Remedy: Diseases of the Heart and Their Cures

Instructor: Shaykh Mohammed Almasmari
Schedule: TBA

Description: This class addresses the internal diseases that can cloud a believer’s soul — such as envy, arrogance, heedlessness, and love of the dunya — and offers remedies drawn from the Quran, Sunnah, and classical works of Islamic spirituality.
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‍What will we cover?
‍• Identify key spiritual diseases and understand their symptoms and causes.
• Learn cures based on introspection, worship, and purification of the soul.
• Cultivate ongoing spiritual self-awareness and strive for a sound heart.

Awaken: Tafsir of Surah Al-Tur

Instructor: Mufti Abdul Wahab Waheed
Schedule: TBA

Description: Surah At-Tur is a powerful Makki surah that begins with a series of oaths and culminates in a profound depiction of both the rewards of the righteous and the fate of the deniers. This class explores the themes of divine justice, the reality of the Hereafter, and the emotional and intellectual responses of the Prophet ﷺ to rejection. Through a close reading of the surah, students will uncover the rhetorical brilliance and spiritual depth of Allah’s message, gaining a renewed sense of purpose and trust in the unseen.
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What will we cover?
• Explore the central themes and structure of Surah Al-Tur through guided tafsir.
• Understand the theological and eschatological messages conveyed.
• Reflect on how the surah's message strengthens one’s faith in the face of societal rejection or personal trials.

A Forgotten Art: Etiquette with the Quran

Instructor: Shaykh Abdul Aziz Waheed
Schedule: TBA

Description: This class explores the proper manners and spiritual mindset a believer should adopt when engaging with the Qur’an. From physical cleanliness to inward reverence, students will learn how to honor the Book of Allah in both reading and reflection. Drawing from classical sources and Prophetic traditions, the course aims to instill a deeper connection to the Qur’an through adab (etiquette).
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‍What will we cover?
‍• Understand the importance of adab when interacting with the Qur’an, both outwardly and inwardly.
‍• Identify key etiquettes from the Qur’an, Sunnah, and scholarly tradition related to recitation, handling, and reflection.
‍• Apply practical etiquettes in daily Qur’an engagement to foster love, humility, and reverence for the Book of Allah.

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)

Semester Schedule

Last day to register
June 5th, 2025

First day of class
June 8th, 2025

Break
‍July 15 - 20th

Completion
‍August 12th, 2025

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.

Shaykh Abdullah Waheed

Instructor

Shaykh Abdullah Waheed was born and raised in the suburbs of Detroit, MI. He commenced his studies at the age of ten in Toronto, Canada, where he went to memorize the Quran. Shaykh Abdullah spent years studying the details and beauty of our Holy book since understanding and mastering the language of the Holy Quran was always the primary goal. Shaykh Abdullah is a co-founder and instructor at Miftaah Institute and is also the Director of Islamic Affairs at Flint Islamic Center. He is known for his motivational and enthusiastic style of speaking, which leaves the audience desiring to better themselves.

Shaykh Mohamed Almasmari

Instructor

Shaykh Mohamed Almasmari, of Yemeni descent, was born and raised in Michigan. He memorized the Qur'an at a very early age and after high school, left to study at Sana'a University. Soon after, he obtained his Bachelor/Master Degrees in Islamic Law & Islamic Science from Yemen. In 2007, he became the Imam of a local masjid in California few miles down from Shaykh Zaid Shakir, where he left a very high standard and tough shoes to fill. Then, In 2009, he was called upon to serve in Brooklyn in a community that was desperately in need of an Ameer (leader). He has lead taraweeh prayers during the month of Ramadan since the age of 18. Now Shaykh Mohamed Almasmari is the Imam and Khatib at UMMA.

Mufti Abdul Rahman Waheed

Instructor

Mufti Abdul Rahman gives insight to various literature in the Islamic world. 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.

Shaykh Abdul Aziz Waheed

Instructor

Shaykh Abdul Aziz Waheed was born in East Lansing, Michigan. He began Islamic studies at Jaamiah al-Uloom al-Islamiyyah, where he became a Hafiz.Upon the completion of his memorization of the Quran, Shaykh Abdul Aziz decided to continue his studies in Islamic sciences . He started his 7 year Shariah program in Toronto, Canada. Shaykh Abdul Aziz Waheed graduated with honors and went on to receive Ijazzat for teaching Hadith from prominent scholars from around the world. He also travels extensively across North America for Dawah purposes. Shaykh Abdul Aziz is a Co-founder of Miftaah Institute and also serves as Dean of Academic Affairs at Michigan Islamic Institute.

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.

Program information

days

Sundays from
5:00 - 8:00 PM

time

3 hour sessions

platform

Miftaah Campus
& Online

Days

Tuesdays from
7:00 - 10:00 PM

dates

June 8 - August 12th

features

free babysitting

join the
Arabic Intensive

Have you ever wanted to understand Arabic words and how to formulate sentences? As many of us know, much of the beauty of the Book of Allah is lost in translation. To assist us with our journey of learning, Miftaah Institute is happy to bring you Learn Arabic Intensive course in which we will cover an introduction to Arabic through the lens of the Holy Qur'an.

In this intensive, we will cover the fundamental rules of Arabic Grammar (Nahw) and Arabic Morphology (Sarf) in 10 lessons. Students will gain insights into the organizational structure of different words and the language as they explore the science of Sarf and Nahw.

Wednesdays from 7:00 - 9:00 PM

Taught by Mufti Abdul Wahab Waheed and Shaykh Hunzla Zaidi
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Registration

Limited Spots Available

summer
immersion

$100/semester

Arabic Intensive
(Only)

$50/student

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"The summer immersion program has been amazing!"

The summer immersion program has been amazing! The topics are so interesting and the instructors make the classes fun and engaging. I’m so thankful that we have the opportunity to stay connected to the deen and ilm throughout the summer.

Sarah Almi, Summer Immersion Student

"All the instructors are wonderful and I am going to start the Associate at Miftaah."

This was my very first time at Miftaah and I learned a lot from these classes. I liked all the topics and defeating shaytan topic was my favorite class because I am going through personal problems and the class lectures helped me. This program is onsite & online what I like about because I also did attend online class, when I could not come onsite. All the instructors are wonderful and I am going to start my associate at Miftaah. InshaAllah.

Suhani, Summer Immersion Student

"Sitting down and listening to my teachers is the best feeling."

There was a time when I only heard of the Prophet SAWS and sahaba was a hard concept to learn. Sitting down and listening to my teachers is the best feeling. Listening to the words of Allah SWT and His Prophet SAW gives me hope to keep going. In whatever part of my life that I sit down and listen, I benefit. Learning the depth of the names of Allah has improved my duas, even if I remember little. There's no better feeling than finding Allah's love through His words and how he communicates to us through each word. I wouldn't be able to enjoy my summer without Miftaah.

Amerah Kassim, Summer Immersion Student