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Course Descriptions
Children and Young AdultsArabic and Islamic Studies Intensive
Schedule June 22 - July 24, 2020. Monday - Friday, 10 AM - 1 PM CST Requirements This course is for young men (ages 13 - 22 years). Students should be able to read Quran (without understanding). The course is ideal for huffaz or those who have attended maktab or other Islamic studies programs, and who wish to understand the Quran and learn Islam at an intellectual level. Course Content This intensive will provide in-depth knowledge to prepare young men for the intellectual challenges of high school and college. The first class of the daily intensive will be Arabic Fluency. It will focus on learning and developing fluency in classical Quranic Arabic (speaking, reading, listening, and writing). Emphasis will be on understanding the Quran and hadith. It will utilize practice, conversation, and vocabulary to quickly build comprehension and develop the ability to independently formulate sentences. By the end of the intensive, students will become fluent in formulating one of the two basic Arabic sentence structures (the nominal sentence), will learn about the second basic sentence structure (verbal sentence), and will have developed a sizable vocabulary. We will offer a weekly continuation class after this session, through the school year, for students who wish to continue building Quran and Arabic skills after the summer. The second class of the day will be Islamic Studies for high school and college students. It will provide a much needed Islamic perspective in areas where students typically do not study the Islamic perspective. This includes science (covering the history and development of science, the scientific method, the nature of theory, Quran's relationship with science) and history (covering the synthesis of ancient world history with accounts in the Quran and geographic context of the Prophets' lives). Along with these special topics, the class will provide an adult level treatment of aqaid (Muslim beliefs) and fiqh. Tuition $200 per student ($180 per student for siblings) for all 5 weeks. Financial aid available for genuine need. Please contact (331) 218-6985. Changemakers: The Untold Legacy of Muslim Women This course is offered Tuesdays and Thursdays 12 — 1:30 PM. In today’s society, there is no identity that is more controversial than that of the Muslim woman. Media, culture, and the Western World all attempt to define women through their own lenses. But what does it really mean to be a Muslim woman? In this 6-week course, we’ll examine that identity by exploring the lives of prolific female scholars, leaders, and thinkers of the past. Students will have the opportunity to submit their own questions and concerns to help shape the discussion at hand. Join us this summer to be inspired by the legacy of these women, as we strive to better ourselves and our communities. In today’s society, there is no identity that is more controversial than that of the Muslim woman. Media, culture, and the Western World all attempt to define women through their own lenses. But what does it really mean to be a Muslim woman? In this 6-week course, we’ll examine that identity by exploring the lives of prolific female scholars, leaders, and thinkers of the past. Students will have the opportunity to submit their own questions and concerns to help shape the discussion at hand. Join us this summer to be inspired by the legacy of these women, as we strive to better ourselves and our communities. Tuition: $150 per student ($125 per student for siblings). Financial aid available for genuine need. Please contact (331) 218-6985. Glimpses into the Quran, Sirah, and Sahabah In this course (offered Wednesdays and Thursdays | 4:30 — 5:30 PM), we will collectively explore excerpts from the Quran, learn about the beautiful life of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, and explore lessons from biographies of the Sahaba and Sahabiyat (RA). We hope to learn how the Quranic message can be practically implemented in our daily lives at home, in school, and with friends, by following the example of these role models. To make this class more relevant, students will submit their questions and concerns and be encouraged to discuss modern day implementations of the topics discussed. Tuition: $125 per student ($100 per student for siblings). Financial aid available for genuine need. Please contact (331) 218-6985. Summer Quran Reading and Islamic Studies This class (offered daily 9 - 11 AM CST) is based on reading level. Beginning students will be placed into qaidah, where they will identify and join letters and learn correct pronunciation (makharij). More advanced students will be placed into their appropriate reading level to read the Quran, work on fluency, correct pronunciation (makharij), and incorporate tajwid rules. All students will memorize small surahs, duas, and kalimahs, learn stories of the Prophets, and practice wudu and salah. Tuition: $275 per student charged one time ($225 per student for siblings). Financial aid available for genuine need. Please contact (331) 218-6985. Summer Quran Memorization and Islamic Studies This class (offered daily 10:45 AM - 3:30 PM CST) is for students who wish to start and continue their memorization journey. In addition to memorizing new portions of the Quran, students will further develop reading and tajwid skill. Students who are already huffaz can use the class to review and solidify their memorization. Students will also review essentials such as beliefs, taharah, and prayer. Tuition: $400 per student charged as $200 monthly ($350 per student for siblings). Financial aid available for genuine need. Please contact (331) 218-6985. |
AdultsPerfecting Prayer
This course (offered Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:30 — 4 PM) will cover Islam’s second pillar and the most important form of worship: salah. We will learn to increase the quality of our prayer by reviewing the prerequisites of salah, including the processes of taharah, wudu, and ghusl, as well as the fard, wajib, and sunnah acts of salah. And although we may have been praying our whole lives, this course will provide us with the means to develop greater khushu’ (devotion) in our salah, thereby bringing us closer to our Creator. Tuition: $150 per student. Financial aid available for genuine need. Please contact (331) 218-6985. The Chosen One: Life of the Prophet ﷺ This engaging and authentic course is an in depth study of the life of our Prophet ﷺ and the practical inspirations it provides for our lives. This introductory module is part of a longer course that will span more than a year. We will begin with conditions of the Arab world before Islam and then explore the Prophet’s ﷺ upbringing. We will also study the Prophet's ﷺ role as a parent, mentor, and teacher; his message; his struggles; his response to challenges; his interaction with non Muslims; and his love for the ummah. Join us to embark on an inspirational journey and to develop an immense love for Allah and His Beloved ﷺ. Tuition: $50 per student for all 6 weeks. Financial aid available for genuine need. Please contact (331) 218-6985. Islamic Studies for Women: Summer Session This course (offered Wednesdays 2 --3:30 PM) offers a comprehensive coverage of details necessary for adults in aqidah, fiqh (purity, worship, women’s issues), sirah, and hadith. Tuition: $125 per student. Financial aid available for genuine need. Please contact (331) 218-6985. |
