Summer Islamic Studies Course

About This Program

OVERVIEW Whether you're looking to strengthen your foundations, gain confidence in practicing Islam, or explore Islamic rulings in greater depth, this program has been carefully designed to help students progress according to their current level of knowledge. Our curriculum follows three respected Islamic texts and combines authentic knowledge with practical lessons that are relevant to Muslims living today. This course is open to: * Youth and adults * Brothers and sisters * Beginners through advanced students No previous Islamic studies are required! LEVEL ASSESSMENT After registering, each student will be contacted to complete a short online assessment. The purpose of the assessment is simply to determine which level is most suitable for you, ensuring that every student begins at the level that best matches their current knowledge. PROGRAM STRUCTURE & CURRICULUM The program consists of three levels. Level 1 : Building a Strong Foundation in Belief and Worship Primary Text: Minhāj al-Muslim (منهاج المسلم) Goal: Every Muslim should complete this level knowing the essential beliefs and acts of worship required in daily life. Designed for beginners and those seeking to strengthen the essentials of their religion. Students will study: * Why we are Muslims * Islam, Iman and Ihsan * Tawheed and correct belief * Purification * Salah * The heart of worship * The remaining pillars of Islam * Following the Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ Level 2: Applying Islam to Everyday Life, Family, Work, and Society Primary Text: Mukhtaṣar al-Fiqh al-Islāmī (مختصر الفقه الإسلامي) Goal: Equip students with the practical fiqh needed to confidently navigate modern life as Muslims. Designed for students who have mastered the basics and want to confidently apply Islam in everyday situations. Students will study: * Strengthening iman * Worship beyond the basics * Halal money and business * Marriage and family * Living as a Muslim every day * Death and preparing for the Hereafter * Why scholars differ Level 3: Developing a Deeper Understanding of Islamic Rulings Primary Text: Al-Mulakhkhaṣ al-Fiqhī (الملخص الفقهي) Goal: Help students understand not only what Islamic rulings are, but how scholars derive them and apply them to real-life situations. Designed for students seeking a deeper appreciation of Islamic jurisprudence and scholarly reasoning. Students will study: * How scholars derive Islamic rulings * Advanced worship * Contemporary financial fiqh * Advanced family fiqh * Objectives of Islamic Law (Maqāṣid al-Sharīʿah) * Legal maxims in practice * Navigating differences of opinion