Preserving tradition through the study of Arabic & Islamic sciences.

Associates Program in Arabic & Islamic Sciences

Dive deep into language of the Quran and the rich tradition of Sacred Knowledge. Utilizing a user-friendly and gradual curriculum, this course is designed for students who desire to read, translate, and understand Islamic Texts in the Arabic Language.

Classes begin: Tuesday, September 8th

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Open to Everyone, 15+
When Tuesdays, 7pm – 10pm
Where 4401 Fair Lakes Ct, Suite 301, Fairfax, VA 22033
Curriculum Overview

The Associate's Program in Arabic

A three-year journey from the building blocks of the language to reading Classical Tafsir and Hadith with confidence.

Foundations of Arabic

Year One

2 Semesters · Sept–Dec & Jan–June

What you'll study

  • Arabic vocabulary through short Ahadith from the Messenger ﷺ
  • Tafsir of the most often-recited surahs
  • Foundational Arabic grammar & morphology
  • A complete Arabic text in the science of Good Character

By year's end

  • Strengthen your reading of the Arabic language
  • Translate at a high-beginner level with the help of a dictionary
  • Hold a solid grasp of the essential building blocks of grammar and morphology
  • Memorize over 250 Arabic words

Arabic & Islamic Texts

Year Two

2 Semesters · Sept–Dec & Jan–June

What you'll study

  • Intermediate-level Arabic morphology & vocabulary
  • The most famous text in Arabic grammar, al-Ajrumiyya
  • Three complete Arabic texts in Aqida, Fiqh, and Sira

By year's end

  • Read, translate, and understand Classical Arabic at an intermediate level
  • Memorize a total of 500 Arabic words
  • Analyze Classical Islamic texts with confidence

Arabic & Revelation

Year Three

2 Semesters · Sept–Dec & Jan–June

What you'll study

  • How to read Classical Tafsir of the Quran
  • How to read Hadith commentary
  • Three complete Arabic texts in Ulum al-Quran, Ulum al-Hadith, and Sira

By year's end

  • Read, translate, and understand Classical Arabic at a high-intermediate level
  • Memorize a total of 750+ Arabic words
  • Study a complete text in all 7 major Islamic subjects
  • Be able to test into the 2nd year of an Islamic seminary