Creed
This subject provides the student an overview about the essentials of Islamic belief as per the two testifications of faith: 1) The belief in Allah, what is befitting to ascribe to Allah and what is not befitting and 2) The belief in Prophet Muhammad and his truthfulness in everything he conveyed from Allah regarding the Angels, Paradise, the Day of Judgment, the weighing of deeds, and other matters. This subject also discusses the importance of protecting one’s belief and how one does so. In the more advanced courses students will study the Creed of at-Tahawiyy, an essential book to master for Muslims young and old and a gem authored by a scholar renowned worldwide both in his time and nowadays.
This course concerns the fundamentals of belief in Allah, His Angels, His Books, His Prophets, The Day of Judgement, and Destining. Target ages 7 to 8
This course concerns the fundamentals of belief in Allah, His Angels, His Books, His Prophets, The Day of Judgement, and Destining. Target ages 9 to 11
This course concerns the fundamentals of belief in Allah, His Angels, His Books, His Prophets, The Day of Judgement, and Destining. The course also discusses the essentials of protecting one’s faith. Target ages 12 to 15
This course concerns the fundamentals of belief in Allah, His Angels, His Books, His Prophets, The Day of Judgement, and Destining. The course also discusses the essentials of protecting one’s faith. Target age: Adults
This text is a famous treatise in Islamic belief authored by a famous scholar named Abu Ja`far at-Tahawiyy. The course covers the first quarter of his treatise and focuses on a more in-depth explanation of the Islamic belief detailing the belief in Allah; the belief in al-Qadar (destining), the belief in al-Qur’an and the Eternal Kalam (Speech) of Allah.
The second quarter of At-Tahawiyy’s text includes more details about Prophet Muhammad, what we must believe about him, that he is truthful in what he conveys. In this segment At-Tahawi also explores some details of some of what the Prophet informed us about the belief in the Angels, Paradise, the Day of Judgment, the intercession, destiny, al-Hawd (the basin), al-Lawh (The guarded tablet), and other matters.
The third quarter of At-Tahawiyy’s text includes discussion of the dangers of denying destiny, discussion about believing in the `Arsh and the Kursiyy, a clarification of a verse of the Qur’an about the `Arsh, additional details about Allah’s perfect attribute of Knowledge, the resurrection, and other matters.
The last quarter of At-Tahawi’s text discusses the reality of our actions, that everything occurs only in accordance to the Will of Allah, what it means to love the companions of Prophet Muhammad, confirming about the righteous caliphates after Prophet Muhammad, the major signs of the Day of Judgment, and encouragement and supplication from at-Tahawiyy to stick to the way of the Prophet and the majority of Muslims.
Fiqh
Allah revealed in Suratul-Baqarah { إِنَّ اللَّهَ يُحِبُّ التَّوَّابِينَ وَيُحِبُّ الْمُتَطَهِّرِينَ } meaning: {Indeed Allah accepts those who repent and those who perform purification}. In seeking the means of obedience to Allah and following this blessed verse, this subject focuses on the various acts of worship and how to perform them properly by learning the integrals and conditions for the types of worship including purification, prayer, fasting, Hajj, Zakah, and others.
This course focuses solely on purification and prayer, two critical acts of worship that all accountable Muslims must perform. This class entails discussion of different types of purification, such as wudu`, ghusl, and istinjaa’, and the rules of prayer including conditions, integrals, and invalidators. This class is for ages 7 to 8
This course focuses solely on purification and prayer, two critical acts of worship that all accountable Muslims must perform. This class entails discussion of different types of purification, such as wudu`, ghusl, and istinjaa’, and the rules of prayer including conditions, integrals, and invalidators. This class is for ages 9 to 11
This course focuses solely on purification and prayer, two critical acts of worship that all accountable Muslims must perform. This class entails discussion of different types of purification, such as wudu`, ghusl, and istinjaa’, means of removing najasah, the rules of prayer including conditions, integrals, invalidators, and determining the times of prayer. This class is for ages 12 to 15
This course gives an accelerated overview of all four acts of worship: prayer (including purification), fasting, zakah, and Hajj. This class entails discussion of different types of purification, means of removing najasah, conditions, integrals, and invalidators of prayer, determining the times of prayer, rules of fasting, determining due zakah, and rules of Hajj. This class is for adults.
This is the first of a two-course sequence focusing solely on purification. This course offers a detailed treatment of subjects including: types of water, najas entities, use of siwak, integrals and recommended matters of wudu’, rules of ghusl, recommended ghusl.
This is the second of a two-course sequence focusing solely on purification. This course offers a detailed treatment of subjects including: rules of wiping the foot-gear (khuff), dry ablution (tayammum), types of najasah, removing najasah, rules of mensus and post-partum bleading.
This is the first of a two-course sequence focusing solely on prayer. This course offers a detailed treatment of subjects including: times of prayer and means of determining them, conditions of prayer, the integrals of the prayer, recommended matters in the prayer, invalidators of prayer.
This is the second of a two-course sequence focusing solely on prayer. This course offers a detailed treatment of subjects including: rules of congregational prayer, rules of combining and shortening prayers, Friday prayer, Eid prayer, solar/lunar ecllipse prayer, rules of funeral prayer and preparing the deceased for burial.
This is the first of a two-course sequence focusing on fasting, zakah, and Hajj. This course offers a detailed treatment of subjects including: integrals of fasting, excuses for leaving out fasting (e.g., sickness, travel), types of sunnah fasting, types of zakah, determining what to pay as zakah, deserving recipients of zakah.
This is the second of a two-course sequence focusing on fasting, zakah, and Hajj. This course offers a detailed treatment of subjects including: Integrals of Hajj, prohibitions while in state of ihram, requisites of Hajj, rules of ‘Umrah.
This course will focus on rules of marriage. Subjects include: marriage contracts, spousal rights, rules of divorce, obligatory spending (nafaqah).
Islamic Manners
The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said “إن المؤمن ليبلغ بحسن خلقه درجة الصائم القائم” Meaning that adhering to good manners can earn the believer reward equaling that of praying optional prayers and night and fasting a lot of optional fast. Learning the good manners taught by the Prophet also entails learning about ill behavior so as to be aware of it and more equipped to avoid it. Al-Bukhariyy related from the companion Hudayfah ibnul Yaman: “كان الناس يسألون رسول الله عن الخير وكنت أسأله عن الشر مخافة أن يدركنى” In which he said that others used to ask the Prophet about good things to do, while I used to ask him about bad things so that I may avoid them.
A treatment of basic Islamic manners to which one is obligated to adhere. This includes treatment of parents, relatives, friends, as well as others. Also includes discussions of the purifying the heart and protecting the tongue from ill statements. This class is for ages 7 to 8
A treatment of basic Islamic manners to which one is obligated to adhere. This includes treatment of parents, relatives, friends, as well as others. Also includes discussions of the purifying the heart and protecting the tongue from ill statements. This class is for ages 9 to 11
A treatment of basic Islamic manners to which one is obligated to adhere. This includes treatment of parents, relatives, friends, as well as others. Also includes discussions of the purifying the heart and protecting the tongue from ill statements. This class is for ages 12 to 15
A thorough treatment of the Islamic manners to which one is obligated to adhere. This includes obligations of the heart (e.g., sincerity, patience, thinking well of other muslims, etc), identifying the ailments of the heart (e.g., insincerity, insisting on sinning, etc) and purifying the heart from them, sins of the tongue (e.g., backbiting, gossip, lying, etc), and other sins. This class is for adults.
Qur’aan
The Prophet Muhammad said: “خيركم من تعلم القرءان وعلمه” This hadith means: “Among the best of you are those who learn the Qur’an and teach it” In compliance with this blessed hadith and in honoring the book of Allah, we strive to offer the best instruction focused on not only memorizing Qur’an but facilitating for students to learn to read the Qur’an by doing targeted exercises to help pronounce letters or words that may seem difficult.
This course will focus on learning to read Arabic with proper pronunciation of letters. The course will also include introduction to simple rules of recitation. The student will practice learned concepts with الفاتحة and other short surahs. This course is for ages 7-8.
This course will focus on learning to read Arabic with proper pronunciation of letters. The course will also include introduction to simple rules of recitation. The student will practice learned concepts with الفاتحة and other short surahs. This course is for ages 9-11.
This course will focus on learning to read Arabic with proper pronunciation of letters. The course will also include introduction to simple rules of recitation. The student will practice learned concepts with الفاتحة and other short surahs, as well as other frequently recited verses (e.g., ayatul-kursiyy, the last verses of suratul-Baqarah). This course is for ages 12-15.
This course will focus on learning to read Arabic with proper pronunciation of letters. The course will also include introduction to simple rules of recitation. The student will practice learned concepts with الفاتحة and other surahs selected from juzu’ ‘Amma, as well as other frequently recited verses (e.g., ayatul-kursiyy, the last verses of suratul-Baqarah). This course is for adults with no or little familiarity with the Arabic language.
This course will focus on proper pronunciation of letters and introductory rules of recitation. The student will practice learned concepts with الفاتحة and other surahs selected from juzu’ ‘Amma, as well as other frequently recited verses (e.g., ayatul-kursiyy, the last verses of suratul-Baqarah). This course is for adults possessing the ability to read in Arabic.
This course will focus on memorization of الفاتحة and some short surahs. The course will highlight basic rules of recitation encountered in the surahs to be memorized. The student is assumed to have proper pronunciation skills gained from successfully completing the appropriate Qur’aan recitation course. This course is for ages 7-8.
This course will focus on memorization of الفاتحة and some short surahs. The course will highlight basic rules of recitation encountered in the surahs to be memorized. The student is assumed to have proper pronunciation skills gained from successfully completing the appropriate Qur’aan recitation course. This course is for ages 9-11.
This course will focus on memorization of الفاتحة and some short surahs. The course will highlight basic rules of recitation encountered in the surahs to be memorized. The student is assumed to have proper pronunciation skills gained from successfully completing the appropriate Qur’aan recitation course. This course is for ages 12-15.
This course will go in greater detail over the rules of Tajweed, including the rules pertaining to tanwin and nun sakinah such as iqlab, ikhfa’, idhhar, etc, rules pertaining to different categories of letters such as the letters of qalqalah, takrir, etc. among other rules necessary to apply to perfect our recitation of the glorious Qur’aan.
Tafseer (Interpretation of Qur’aan)
Allah revealed { إن هذا القرءان يهدى للتى هى أقوم } Is the meaning “Indeed, القرءان guides to what is best”?. Proper understanding of the meanings of the verses of al-Qur’aan is essential for one to act in accordance to the teachings of al-Qur’aan and fully benefit from its guidance. We endeavor in delivering authentic interpretations relying on classical texts of famous interpreters of القرءان.
This course is the first in a series of three covering the interpretation of the surahs in juzu’ ‘Amma. The last third of the juzu’ will be covered in this course.
This course is the second in a series of three covering the interpretation of the surahs in juzu’ ‘Amma. The last third of the juzu’ will be covered in this course.
This course is the third in a series of three covering the interpretation of the surahs in juzu’ ‘Amma. The last third of the juzu’ will be covered in this course.
This course is the first in a series of three covering the interpretation of the surahs in juzu’ Tabaarak. The last third of the juzu’ will be covered in this course.
This course is the second in a series of three covering the interpretation of the surahs in juzu’ Tabaarak. The last third of the juzu’ will be covered in this course.
This course is the third in a series of three covering the interpretation of the surahs in juzu’ Tabaarak. The last third of the juzu’ will be covered in this course.
History
This subject will cover a wide variety of topics related to critical aspects of Islamic history. Such topics are important to understand to help foster a sense of Muslim identity in the youth and reinforce that among our adult learners. These courses and the lessons entailed therein provide powerful motivation for both our teachers and students to strive for success in this life and the Hereafter.
Stories of the Prophets. This is the first of a two-course series that will discuss stories of the Prophets, starting from Prophet Adam and ending with Prophet ^Isa (Jesus), upon all of them be peace and blessings.
Stories of the Prophets. This is the second of a two-course series that will discuss stories of the Prophets, starting from Prophet Adam and ending with Prophet ^Isa (Jesus), upon all of them be peace and blessings.
Seerah. This is the first of a three-course series that focuses only on the biography of Prophet Muhammad including his birth, upbringing, marriage to Khadijah, receiving revelation in the Cave of Hira and the events in Makkah and Madinah after he became a Prophet throughout his entire life.
Seerah. This is the second of a three-course series that focuses only on the biography of Prophet Muhammad including his birth, upbringing, marriage to Khadijah, receiving revelation in the Cave of Hira and the events in Makkah and Madinah after he became a Prophet throughout his entire life.
Seerah. This is the third of a three-course series that focuses only on the biography of Prophet Muhammad including his birth, upbringing, marriage to Khadijah, receiving revelation in the Cave of Hira and the events in Makkah and Madinah after he became a Prophet throughout his entire life.
The Righteous Caliphs. The course discusses the four righteous caliphs that led the Muslim nation after the death of our Prophet Muhammad ﷺ Abu Bakr as-Sidiq, Umar Ibnul-Khatab,Uthman Ibn `Affan, and `Ali Ibn Abi Talib, may Allah raise their ranks. It discusses their lives and leadership during the time of their respective caliphates and entails many lessons about patience, courage, and wisdom.
This course discusses the remaining 6 of the 10 companions of the Prophet guaranteed Paradise. Talhah Ibn `Ubaydillah, az-Zubayr Ibnul-`Awaam, Sa`ad Ibn Abi Waqqas, Sa`iyd Ibnu Zayd, Abdur-Rahman Ibnu `Awf, and Abu Ubaydah Ibnul-Jarrah. We will discuss their lives, contributions, and glean lessons from their various sacrifices and efforts in supporting Islam.
This class will cover the rulers and events of the Umayyad caliphate from the time of Mu`awiyah to Marwan II.
This course will cover the rulers and events of the Abbasid caliphate from the time of As-Saffah to Al-Mutawakkil III.
Hadith
This subject pertains to learning about the various sayings, actions, and manners of our Prophet Muhammad ﷺ Indeed, learning about the hadith is an essential component for us to more closely follow the example of our Prophet and develop a present heart. That is, for us to be conscious of how to conduct ourselves in our daily lives in the best way and to maintain the sincere intention for the sake of Allah alone in our good deeds.
This course will review the famous 40 Hadith of an-Nawawi. An-Nawawi’s book is well renowned and among the most widely known compilations of hadith. This section will cover hadiths 1-10.
This course will review the famous 40 Hadith of Imam an-Nawawi. This section will cover hadiths 11-20.
This course will review the famous 40 Hadith of Imam an-Nawawi. This section will cover hadiths 21-31.
This course will review the famous 40 Hadith of Imam an-Nawawi. This section will cover hadiths 32-42.
This course will review the famous book of Imam at-Tirmidhi entitled Shamaa’il an-Nabi. This text was compiled by at-Tirmidhi to gather various hadiths related to the attributes and characteristics of Prophet Muhammad. The section will cover hadiths 1-104.
This course will review the famous book of Imam at-Tirmidhi entitled Shamaa’il an-Nabi. This text was compiled by at-Tirmidhi to gather various hadiths related to the attributes and characteristics of Prophet Muhammad. The section will cover hadiths 105-206.
This course will review the famous book of Imam at-Tirmidhi entitled Shamaa’il an-Nabi. This text was compiled by at-Tirmidhi to gather various hadiths related to the attributes and characteristics of Prophet Muhammad. The section will cover hadiths 207-307.
This course will review the famous book of Imam at-Tirmidhi entitled Shamaa’il an-Nabi. This text was compiled by at-Tirmidhi to gather various hadiths related to the attributes and characteristics of Prophet Muhammad. The section will cover hadiths 308-414.
Arabic for Speakers
Understanding the Arabic language is critical to understanding the texts of the Religion. There are many facets of the Arabic language that are necessary tools for proper understanding of the religious texts including Nawh (grammar), Sarf, Balaghah, etc. We concentrate on the material needed for a solid foundation in Nawh, as it is key to proper comprehension of the meanings of the genuine Arabic spoken at the time of the honorable Prophet.
Nahw. This is the first of a four-course series covering the essentials of Arabic grammar. The course will be based on the famous book al-Aajroomiyyah. The course will focus on the first quarter of the book covering topics such as the composition of Arabic speech, definition and signs of I’raab, and the three types of verbs.
Nahw. This is the second of a four-course series covering the essentials of Arabic grammar. The course will be based on the famous book al-Aajroomiyyah. The course will focus on the second quarter of the book reviewing the types of verbs and going over the first case of I’raab (the nominative, الرفع).
Nahw. This is the third of a four-course series covering the essentials of Arabic grammar. The course will be based on the famous book al-Aajroomiyyah. The course will focus on the third quarter of the book reviewing and completing the first case of I’raab and starting the second case (النصب).
Nahw. This is the last of a four-course series covering the essentials of Arabic grammar. The course will be based on the famous book al-Aajroomiyyah. The course will focus on the last quarter of the book reviewing and completing the second case of I’raab and finishing the third case (الجر).
Arabic for non-Speakers
Understanding the Arabic language is critical to understanding the texts of the Religion. There are many facets of the Arabic language that are necessary tools for proper understanding of the religious texts including Nawh (grammar), Sarf, Balaghah, etc. We concentrate on the material needed for a solid foundation in Nawh, as it is key to proper comprehension of the meanings of the genuine Arabic spoken at the time of the honorable Prophet.
This course covers the basic Arabic writing and reading. Basic vocabulary is introduced along with basic conversational Arabic. Target ages: 7-8.
This course revises Arabic writing and reading and introduces basic vocabulary along with basic conversational Arabic. Target ages: 7-8.
This course covers the basic Arabic writing and reading. Basic vocabulary is introduced along with basic conversational Arabic. Target ages: 9-11.
This course revises Arabic writing and reading and introduces basic vocabulary along with basic conversational Arabic. Target ages: 9-11.
This course covers: Arabic writing and reading. Basic vocabulary is introduced along with basic conversational Arabic.
This course revises Arabic writing and reading, expands vocabulary, and introduces: pronouns, the three types of verbs, conjugation of verbs, and beginners’ conversational Arabic. Target ages: 12-15.
This course covers: Arabic writing and reading, basic vocabulary, pronouns, introduction to the three types of verbs, conjugation of verbs, and introductory conversational Arabic. Target ages: Adults.
