7-Year ʿĀlimiyyah

During the first four months, this course focuses on completing the first two volumes of Al-Durūs al-Lughah, providing students with a strong entry point into Arabic grammar through contextual and immersive learning. Emphasis is placed on vocabulary development and internalizing sentence structure, with ample class time dedicated to guided instruction, practice, and careful review. The double-period format allows students to adjust to studying Arabic at an academic level while building confidence and consistency in their understanding.

In separate class periods during this same phase, students study the fifteen most essential lessons of naḥw and receive focused instruction in the fundamentals of ṣarf. These complementary courses reinforce and formalize the grammatical concepts encountered in Al-Durūs al-Lughah, ensuring students are fully prepared to begin formal grammar study.

Starting in the fifth month, students begin Al-Naḥw al-Wāḍiḥ, the first formal text to introduce naḥw entirely through Arabic. Using simple sentence structures that gradually increase in complexity, the text guides students step by step through grammatical rules and applications. Through clear explanations and applied exercises, students develop the skills to read, understand, and work with Arabic sentences confidently.

The first two months of this course equip students with the tools for independent Arabic reading. Students build essential vocabulary, learn to use an Arabic dictionary effectively, and study fifteen key naḥw principles to jump-start grammatical awareness ahead of their formal Naḥw classes.

For the remaining eight months, students read and analyze the first two volumes of Qiṣaṣ al-Nabiyyīn. Through short stories from the lives of the Prophets (peace be upon them), they strengthen reading fluency, apply grammar skills, and practice reading without ḥarakāt. Students also expand their vocabulary with over 500 words commonly used across classical Arabic texts.

This combination of language development, applied naḥw, and spiritually meaningful content deepens both proficiency and connection to the material.

Ṣarf (3 months)

This course emphasizes the practical application of naḥw and ṣarf. During the first two to three months, students are introduced to foundational ṣarf concepts, including verb identification and effective, verb-specific dictionary usage, laying the groundwork for confident reading and grammatical understanding.

Muṭālaʿah Zāʾidah (7 months)

For the remainder of the year, students engage with a variety of level-appropriate texts across multiple genres, applying grammar and ṣarf skills while practicing reading without ḥarakāt. Instructors provide individualized support, including one-on-one reading sessions tailored to each student’s proficiency.

While receiving focused guidance, students also prepare assigned readings for the following day under supervision, ensuring productive use of class time and steady skill development. Through this combination of applied practice, personalized feedback, and diverse reading material, students build fluency, comprehension, and confidence in Arabic.

The first month focuses on developing essential writing skills, including handwriting, speed, and clarity. Students then transition into the first two volumes of Al-Qirāʾāt al-Rashīdah, which introduces over 250 essential Arabic expressions while building foundational composition skills.

Beginning with paragraph writing based on taʿbīrāt (phrases) on a variety of topics, students gradually incorporate stylistic elements drawn from the texts. As proficiency grows, students advance to writing essays in Arabic with clarity and confidence.

Daily assignments are carefully reviewed by instructors, who provide structured feedback on grammar, punctuation, organization, and style, ensuring continuous improvement and steady development of writing skills.

This course is dedicated to developing spoken Arabic through the practical use of commonly used conversational expressions, sentences, and phrases drawn from everyday speech. Students work with a large bank of high-frequency expressions, learning not only to memorize them but to understand how they function in real communication.

Through guided practice, students are trained to adapt and personalize these expressions for a wide range of real-life situations. The course also incorporates the Oxford Picture Dictionary to systematically build context-appropriate vocabulary across common conversational settings.

Regular small-group speaking sessions provide structured, daily opportunities to apply new language in meaningful dialogue, strengthening fluency, confidence, and natural communication in Arabic.

This course is taught in English and provides a foundational introduction to the essential rulings related to the farḍ (mandatory) aspects of Islam. Students begin with Ascent to Felicity, an English translation of a classical Ḥanafī text, through which they study the core acts of worship, including purity (ṭahārah), ṣalāh, zakāh, ṣawm, and ḥajj.

This approach allows students to engage with the traditional structure and legal reasoning of Islamic jurisprudence while remaining accessible at an introductory level.

After establishing this textual foundation, the course transitions into a structured, presentation-based format for additional areas such as nikāḥ, ṭalāq, and Islamic finance. Emphasis is placed on practical understanding and contemporary relevance, equipping students with a clear framework to fulfill their religious obligations with confidence, clarity, and awareness in everyday life.

This course introduces students to the foundational principles of Qur’ānic recitation, with a strong focus on accurate pronunciation through proper articulation of each letter from its makhraj (point of articulation) along with its ṣifāt (characteristics). Students learn the rules of tajwīd in a clear and accessible manner while developing precision and consistency in their recitation.

Instruction combines memorization of essential tajwīd rules in English with extensive mashq (guided recitation practice) under a qualified instructor.

Students gradually implement these rules into active recitation, helping them avoid major errors that could affect the validity of prayer and refine their pronunciation in accordance with the principles of tajwīd.

This course presents a structured study of the creed of Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jamāʿah through Al-ʿAqīdah al-Ṭaḥāwiyyah. Students explore core theological beliefs, including Allah’s attributes, prophethood, the unseen, and the Hereafter, grounding their understanding firmly within the classical Sunni tradition.

Alongside the text, students engage with rational proofs and theological arguments that highlight the coherence and depth of Islamic belief.

The course also addresses contemporary challenges to faith, such as atheism, secularism, and questions surrounding divine justice, equipping students with clarity and confidence to understand, articulate, and defend their beliefs in both academic and social settings.

This course studies selected aḥādīth of the Prophet ﷺ focused on morals, ethics, and character. The material is organized by grammatical structure, allowing students to perform tarkīb, a detailed grammatical analysis rooted in meaning, while reinforcing key principles of Arabic naḥw.

Through this integrated approach, students extract practical spiritual and ethical lessons directly from the aḥādīth while developing a deeper understanding of how Islamic values shape individual conduct and society. The course strengthens both linguistic competence and moral insight, helping students engage with Prophetic teachings thoughtfully and meaningfully.