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 2nd
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Course Overview
Year 1: Foundations of Arabic
Timeframe: 30 Weeks
Students will study:
- Arabic Vocabulary through short Ahadith from the Messenger (ﷺ)
- Tafsir of the often recited surahs
- Foundational Arabic Grammar & Morphology
- A complete Arabic text in the science of Good Character
By the end of the year, students will:
- Strengthen their reading of the Arabic Language
- Be able to translate at a High Beginner level with the help of a dictionary
- Have a solid grasp over the essential building blocks of grammar and morphology
- Memorized over 250 Arabic words
Year 2: Arabic & Islamic Texts
Timeframe: 30 Weeks
Students will 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 the end of the year, students will:
- Read, translate, and understand Classical Arabic at an intermediate level
- Have memorized a total of 500 Arabic Words
- Analyze Classical Islamic Texts with confidence
Year 3: Arabic & Revelation
Timeframe: 30 Weeks
Students will 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 the end of the year, students will:
- Read, translate, and understand Classical Arabic at a High-intermediate level
- Have memorized a total of 750+ Arabic Words
- Have studied a complete text in all 7 major Islamic subjects
- Be able to test into the 2nd year of an Islamic Seminary