Online One Year Islamic Studies

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Overview & courses

The Online Foundational Islamic Studies Program is specifically crafted for working professionals, university students, stay-at-home moms, and others with highly demanding commitments who are unable to commit to the more Intensive Madina programs or other Islamic Studies programs. This program offers a carefully designed comprehensive curriculum that gives students a deeper understanding of Islam’s foundational sciences.

Madina Institute’s unique teaching methodology entails teaching our students the various viewpoints within the bounds of Ahl’ al-Sunnah. This approach provides students with an unbiased understanding of many schools of thought. At Madina, we believe in providing students with knowledge, information, and the tools to think critically, not indoctrinating a particular point of view. This results in a well-rounded seeker of knowledge.

Quranic Sciences (Ulum Al-Quran)

- - Basic introduction to Sciences of the Quran. This includes a brief survey of topics related to the Quran, including defining what the Quran is, its content, names, miracles, causes and types of revelation, kinds of verses, abrogation, transmission and preservation, division, language and style, recitation, modes of recitation, exegesis, and interpretations.

Hadith Sciences (Ulum Al-Hadith)

- - This course is an introduction to the sciences of Hadith. Students will be introduced to the methodology of the scholars of hadith in authenticating and categorizing reports. They will also learn the various terminologies used by them. The text covered in this course will be Nukhbah al-Fikar.

Islamic Theology (Aqidah)

- This course is an introduction to Islamic credal theology. Students learn about the historic context behind the development of the Sunni school of thought and the three Sunni schools, namely: the Ash’ari, Maturidi, and Athari schools. They are also exposed to the foundational matters in creed, with a special focus on the understanding of Tawheed, as well as the differences between the sunni tradition and other Islamic groups. The text covered for this class is al-Aqidah al-Tahawiyyah.

Prophetic Biography (Seerah)

- This course is a study of the Prophetic biography as recorded by one of the earliest scholars in the field, Ibn Hisham. Students will learn about the environment of Arabia prior to his birth, his early life, the announcement of the message, life in Mecca, migration, and life in Madina (peace and blessings upon him and his family).

Islamic Law (Fiqh)

This course is an introduction to Islamic Law. In this course students will learn the rulings of purification and prayer according to the two largest schools of fiqh, the Hanafi and Shafi’i schools.

Islamic Legal Theory (Usul al-Fiqh)

This course is an introduction to the field of legal theory. Students will be introduced to the methodology and principles used by scholars to extract legal rulings from the Quran, Sunnah, and other sources. Students will also learn the structure of Islamic legal theory as well as the major chapters within the subject. The text covered in this course will be the primer of al-Juwayni, al-Waraqaat.

Islamic Spirituality (Tazkiya)

This course is a study of Bidayat al-Hidayah of Imam al-Ghazali. The path to self-purification and realization is a life-long journey. This journey must have a starting point on solid foundations, explained beautifully by Imam Al-Ghazzali in his book Bidayat al-Hidayah. This book lays out the foundations of the science of tazkiya (purification of the heart), by alerting one to the spiritual diseases of the heart and to their cures.

Understanding Innovations

In this course, students will analyze various schools’ arguments on innovation. Students will learn to apply the principles of jurisprudence in order to gauge the strength of these arguments and pick out flaws. The text covered for this class will be Izhar al-Surur, which uses the example of the celebration of the Prophet (peace be upon him and his family) birthday to apply the principles of innovation.

Contemporary Islamic Thinking

This course is designed to provide our students with an appreciation for the Islamic perspective on certain important contemporary issues. These include atheism, liberalism, LGBTQ, feminism, and mental health.

In addition the students can enroll to any number of on-demand courses in Islamic Sciences, Non-violence & Peace Studies etc.

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Program Overview

Program Length

9 months

Format

Online & Instructor-Led

Effort

Twice a week (Mon and Wed, 6 to 7:30 pm)

Certification

Available upon graduation

What you’ll Learn

Foundational knowledge of the principles of Islam from Quran and Sunnah.
The tools needed to navigate the basic tenets of faith.
Practical insight into living the theoretical principles of faith.
Foundational Understanding of Islamic Sciences

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Who should enroll

Our program is designed for anyone who:

Seeking authentic Islamic knowledge
Yearns for intellectual and spiritual growth
Looking to live more confidently as a Muslim and navigate challenges with clear guidance
Looking for a program with a manageable schedule

Admissions Overview

Admissions
Deadlines

Regular Admissions – September 27th, 2024

Class of 2024-25 Start Date

October 2nd, 2024

Who can Apply

Applicants must fulfill the following requirements for consideration of admission:

16+ years of age

Steps to Apply

If you are not ready to apply yet, but have questions or would like to stay in touch, please contact us at admissions@madinainstitute.com

1. Ensure you have all your required documents

– Proof of Identification

2. Complete Online Application

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Once you submit your online application, a Madina Institute admissions counselor will be in touch with you to assist with any questions and to provide updates or further instructions.

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What our students say

One of the questions we should ask is: what are we inspired by God to do? Is it to seek endless inspiration as an end? The answer is reflected in the very word which describes knowledge: ‘ilm. When the last two letters are flipped, it gives you ‘amal: action. And what is the first step and foundation of any action? Knowledge.

Ahmed Deeb

Imam & Resident Scholar

Studying at Madina Institute not only helped me become a teacher in Islamic studies but also helped me become an Imam and Community leader.

Muaaz Kalla

Faculty, Imam & Community Leader

Madina Institute's One Year program instilled in me hope to become a community leader and I returned home with more than I could ever imagine to offer my community.

Maleeha Darab

Entrepreneur, Activist & Calligraphy Instructor