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Tafsir – Students will work through selected surahs from the Qur’an in order to understand the meaning of the verses as well as the basis of revelation. Students will gain a familiarity with the blessed words of Allah Most High making them more meaningful in their daily lives.

Hadith – Students will delve into the study of hadith from the inspirational Provision for the Seekers hadith collection. The collection covers a wide range of topics, including belief, jurisprudence, social matters, and spiritual issues, all of which pertain to our daily lives. There will also be an emphasis on the memorization of hadith for students.

Aqidah –  Students will obtain a principled understanding of what is meant by the oneness of Allah; what can and cannot be ascribed to Him or described of Him; an understanding of the absolute trustworthiness of His Messengers, as well as what constitutes a tenet of faith versus supplementary beliefs.

Seerah – Students will study the life of the Beloved Prophet (May Allah bless him and give him peace). Students will also discuss various elements of the Prophet’s persona, such as his communication style, ethics, leadership, personality, etc.

Fiqh – Students will engage in the study of Islamic jurisprudence, covering the integrals of prayer, fasting, zakat, hajj and the rulings of mensuration. Students will gain a thorough understanding of the rulings associated with each topic and become more confident in their everyday worship of Allah. 

Purification of the Heart – Students will be introduced to the science of spirituality through the study of “The Path to Perfection” by Shaykh Masihullah Khan Sherwani. In the second year the students study Imam Ghazali's "The beginning of Guidance". This text goes beyond simply diagnosing the spiritual ailments that afflict us; it puts forward the means of eradicating them, so that we as individuals, communities, and as an Ummah can reap the benefits of a spiritual way of life.