Medium of Instruction: English
Description: A comprehensive degree program based on the traditional curriculum of the ‘Aalim program, which provides a firm and broad basis in all of the main disciplines of classical Islamic scholarship:
Arabic language and its various sciences, detailed commentary of the entire Qur’an, hadith, Islamic law (fiqh), principles of legal methodology (usul al-fiqh), beliefs (aqeedah), biography of the Prophet saw (seerah), shamail, contemporary issues and Islamic spirituality.
This program has been specially designed and customized for students and working professionals to allow them to acquire knowledge of Deen despite their busy schedules. The program has been specifically designed for students who are comfortable studying in English. Students will be moved slowly to Arabic reading fluency so that they can study the different disciplines in the language of the scholars. This will typically involve covering various classical Arabic manuals in each Islamic discipline, thereby giving students a taste of the rich academic tradition.
Time Commitment: 8 hours per week
Classes will be conducted live over the weekend to allow working men and students to manage this program along with other responsibilities
Recordings will be available for all classes
Days: Saturday & Sunday
Time: 12 PM EST, 9 PM PK, 4 PM UK
How are classes conducted?
Classes are conducted live via Zoom. Some of the features of our virtual classroom include:
Taught by:
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| Course | Description |
|---|---|
| Translation and Commentary of the Entire Qur’an | A detailed and inspiring commentary of the entire Qur’an with an emphasis on highlighting lessons that are relevant to our daily life. |
| The Sources & Methodology of Interpretation | Introduction to the field of Qur’anic Sciences; The Sources & Methodology for Interpretation of the Qur’an; Compilation of the Qur’an; Types & Causes of Revelation |
| Tafsir al-Jalalayn | Selections of the renowned Tafsir al-Jalalayn |
| Tafsir al-Baydawi | Selections of the renowned Tafsir al-Baydawi |
| Courses | Description |
|---|---|
| Introduction to the Science of Hadith | Introduction to the Science of Hadith Studies; Classifications of Hadith; Methodology & Terminologies used in Hadith |
| Explanation of the sayings of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) in Zad al-Talibin (Provisions for the Seekers). | This classic collection of 327 hadith contains many short sayings that express a multitude of meanings, and is ultimately meant to provide today’s Muslims a glimpse at the charisma of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and a roadmap with which to achieve closeness with Allah. |
| Riyadh al-Saliheen (Meadows of the Righteous) | An explanation and commentary of hadith in Imam Nawawi’s classic compilation, Riyadh al-Saliheen with an emphasis on appreciating the beauty of the Sunnah as well as discover ways to implement the Sunnah in our lives |
| The Sublime Characteristics of the Prophet (Peace & Blessings be Upon him) | An explanation of the beautiful characteristics of the Prophet (Peace & Blessings be upon him) through selections from Imam al-Tirmidhi’s Al-Shamail al-Muhammadiya |
| Mishkat al-Masabih (A Niche for Lamps) | Mishkat al-Masabih is an expanded version of Al-Baghawi’s Masabih al-Sunnah by Muḥammad ibn ʻAbd Allāh Khatib Al-Tabrizi |
| Athar al-Tahawi | This book of the great Imam Abu Ja’far at-Tahawi is a collection of hadith related to legal judgments and divergent issues, classified by chapter of Fiqh |
| Sahih al-Bukhari | Compiled by Imam Muhammad al-Bukhari, the Sahih Bukhari is considered to be the most authentic collection of the teachings and sayings of the Prophet (saw). Students will cover both volumes |
| Sahih al-Muslim | Collection of hadith compiled by Imam Muslim ibn al-Hajjaj al-Naysaburi (rah). Students will cover both volumes |
| Sunan Abu Dawud | Sunan Abi Dawud is a collection of hadith compiled by Imam Abu Dawud Sulayman ibn al-Ash’ath as-Sijistani (rah). Students will cover both volumes |
| Jami’ al-Tirmidhi | Jami` at-Tirmidhi is a collection of hadith compiled by Imam Abu `Isa Muhammad at-Tirmidhi (rah). Students will cover both volumes inclusive of the Shamail Nabawiyya |
| Course | Description |
|---|---|
| Historical Development of Islamic Law | This course will examine the sources of Islamic law, its basic methodologies and the foundation of the legal schools through a historical analysis of the classical era. |
| Islamic Law I | Islamic Legal Rulings pertaining to Ritual Purification, Menstruation, Salah, Zakah, Fasting and Udhiya (Sacrifice) through Nur al-Idah (a classical text on sacred law). |
| Islamic Law II | Islamic legal rulings pertaining to Ritual Purification, Menstruation, Salah, Zakah, Fasting, Hajj, Commerce, Marriage & Divorce; through Mukhtasar al-Quduri (complete) |
| Laws of Inheritance | Laws of Inheritance from Al-Siraji Fi ‘l-Mirath Lil Shaykh Siraj al-Din al-Sajawandi al |
| Comparative Fiqh | Al-Hidayah: A Classical Manual of Hanafi Law – Volume 1 and Volume 2 |
| Course | Description |
|---|---|
| Usul al-Shashi | Fundamentals of Islamic Jurisprudence through the classical manual “Usul al-Shashi” |
| Nur al-Anwar | Advanced Islamic Jurisprudence through Nur al-Anwar |
| Course | Description |
|---|---|
| Arabic Morphology | Arabic Morphology through “Fundamentals of Classical Arabic” & “From the Treasures of Arabic Morphology” |
| Arabic Grammar | Arabic Grammar through “Ilm al-Nahw” & “Awamil al-Nahw” |
| Advanced Arabic Grammar | Advanced Arabic Grammar through “Al-Hidayah fi ‘l Nahw” |
| Arabic Rhetoric | Arabic Rhetoric through Durus-ul-Balaghah Ma’A Shams Al-Bara’a by By Hanafi Nasif, Muhammad Diyab, Sultan Muhammad and Mustafa Tamum |
| Arabic Vocabulary | Arabic Vocabulary through Arabic Tutor- An English translation of Tas-heel al-Adab Fi Lisan al-‘Arab popularly known as ‘Arbi Ka Mu’allim, a well-known Arabic Grammar textbook by Maulana Abdul Sattar Khan |
| Course | Description |
|---|---|
| Believer’s Creed | Understand the basic tenets of our faith through Imam Tahawi’s widely acclaimed reference work on Muslim beliefs, Aqidah al-Tahawiyah. |
| Course | Description |
|---|---|
| Seerah | Detailed Seerah of the Blessed Messenger (Peace & Blessings be upon him)- Meccan and Medinan Periods |
| Lives of the Companions | Biographies of the Khulafa Rashideen (The Four Caliphs) |
| Course | Description |
|---|---|
| Islamic Banking & Finance | This course will offer students an opportunity to understand the fundamental principles of Islamic Banking & Finance |
| Course | Description |
|---|---|
| Islamic Spirituality Essentials | Introduction to the Science of Islamic Spirituality based on the Qur’an and Sunnah |
| Diseases of the Heart | Symptoms & Cures of Diseases of the Heart: Anger, Jealousy, Hatred, Greed, Malice, Unlawful Love, Arrogance |
| Stations of Certainty | Repentance, Patience, Gratitude, Hope, Fear, Trust in Allah swt, Contentment |
| Islamic Etiquette & Conduct | Selections from Imam Bukhari (rah)’s Al-Adab Al-Mufrad |
Shariah Essentials is a non-commercial, non-political educational institute for men dedicated to imparting authentic Islamic learning. Its core objectives are to provide a structured educational approach to classical Islamic scholarship, offer a flexible learning environment and impart an educational experience that is at once intellectually rigorous and spiritually uplifting.