Islamic Sciences Program

The Islamic Sciences Program is an introductory, weekend-based course designed for Muslims seeking a practical and structured understanding of their faith. It covers Qurʾānic Arabic, Islamic creed (ʿAqīdah), ḥadīth, fiqh, and foundational Islamic sciences, providing students with the knowledge and skills to connect religious principles to daily life. Ideal for beginners, the program emphasizes clarity, accessibility, and gradual progression, preparing students for further study or personal enrichment.

Year 1 Curriculum

Text Studied: Miftah al-Qurʾān

Do you want to understand what you recite in prayer? This course equips students with the vocabulary and comprehension needed for direct engagement with prayer and the Qurʾān. Students will:

  • Build a repertoire of Qurʾānic vocabulary.

  • Connect recitation to meaning in daily prayers.

  • Strengthen love for the Qurʾān.

Text studied: al-ʿAqīdah al-Ṭaḥāwiyyah

Explore the creed of Ahl al-Sunnah wa-l-Jamāʿah, studying Allah’s attributes, prophethood, the unseen, and the Hereafter. They will also examine how theology answers modern challenges—from atheism and secularism to skepticism about divine justice. By the end of the year, students will:

  • Understand the classical Sunni creed.

  • Learn arguments for God’s existence and attributes.

  • Gain confidence in defending faith in academic or social settings.

Text studied: Introduction to Ḥadīth Studies by Shaykh Furhan Zubairi

This course introduces the preservation and principles of ḥadīth. Students will learn how narrations were collected, authenticated, and transmitted, while also connecting Prophetic guidance to modern life challenges. Outcomes include:

  • Learning the science of isnād and ḥadīth terminology.

  • Understanding how ḥadīth underpin belief and law.

  • Applying Prophetic guidance to issues like capitalism, materialism, industrialism.

Text studied: Zād al-Ṭālibīn

Through texts like Zād al-Ṭālibīn, students will engage with practical narrations that shape character, ethics, and worship. They will:

  • Study concise ḥadīth collections for spiritual growth.

  • Explore how Prophetic guidance builds daily discipline.

  • Connect practice to larger social and ethical frameworks.

Text Studied: Ascent to Felicity by al-Shurunbulālī

Students are introduced to rulings of worship and everyday life. The curriculum also tackles modern questions of finance, ethics, and family. By engaging both tradition and contemporary context, students will:

  • Learn the basics of prayer, fasting, zakāh, and marriage.

  • Explore real-life applications like zakāh on crypto or 401ks.

  • Appreciate the complexity, mercy, and wisdom of Sharīʿah.

Year 2 Curriculum

Students engage directly with the Qurʾān, reading the sacred text while receiving guided translation and contextual explanation from the instructor. The course emphasizes understanding vocabulary, grammar in context, and developing a direct connection with the language of revelation.

Amount covered: 30th Juz 

Text studied: Mukhtaṣar al-Itqān fī ʿUlūm al-Qurʾān

This subject introduces students to the foundational disciplines encompassed within ʿUlūm al-Qurʾān through a concise yet comprehensive study of Mukhtaṣar al-Itqān. The text serves as an abridged presentation of the classical work al-Itqān fī ʿUlūm al-Qurʾān, covering the essential sciences necessary for a structured and scholarly understanding of the Qurʾān. Topics include modes of revelation, the history of compilation, categories of verses, types of qirāʾāt, causes of revelation, the concept of nāsikh and mansūkh, and the various stylistic, linguistic, and rhetorical features of the Qurʾānic discourse. The course equips students with a clear framework for appreciating the depth and methodology of Qurʾānic sciences and prepares them for more advanced study in tafsīr and related disciplines.

Text studied: Mukhtaṣar al-Qudūrī

Students undertake a focused study of Mukhtaṣar al-Qudūrī, covering legal rulings related to worship, zakāh, fasting, marriage, and other aspects of personal law. Attention is given to the reasoning behind selected rulings to strengthen juristic understanding and precision in legal vocabulary. The study concentrates on these core areas, while the chapters on transactions (buyūʿ) are deferred to the following year.

Text studied: Introduction to Usul al-Fiqh by Furhan Zubairi

An introductory study of the theoretical framework of Islamic law, examining how rulings are derived from the Qurʾān, Sunnah, and other sources. Students learn to recognize the methods by which jurists extract rulings, apply Sharīʿah sources, and analyze basic legal questions through fundamental Uṣūl concepts, cultivating an appreciation for the logical structure underlying Islamic jurisprudence.

Texts studied: Al-Nawawī’s Forty Aḥadīth

Students study Al-Nawawī’s Forty Ḥadīth, a foundational collection encompassing the core principles of Islam. The instructor provides commentary on each narration, clarifying key concepts in creed, worship, and ethics. Through guided explanation and reflection, students gain an appreciation of the comprehensive nature of the Prophet’s ﷺ teachings and their relevance to daily life.

Text studied: Al-Abharī’s Isagoge

An introductory engagement with the science of manṭiq (Islamic logic), equipping students with the tools to think with clarity and precision. This subject covers essential logical concepts, classifications, and structures that support advanced study in theology, law, and language.

Text studied: The Creed of Imām al-Sanūsī (Umm al-Barāhīn)

Students study Umm al-Barāhīn, a foundational text in Islamic theology by Imam al-Sanūsī. The text systematically presents the core tenets of Sunni belief, emphasizing God’s existence, His attributes, and the role of prophethood. Students engage with rational proofs and arguments supporting these beliefs, fostering a deeper understanding of Islamic creed and developing confidence in articulating and defending the faith.

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