The course is not only a comprehensive introductory course for Ḥawzah studies, but also a good overview of some major Islamic subjects that are important for all Muslims to know.
Those who want to study in a traditional seminary school (the Ḥawza); this course gives them a real opportunity to become acquainted with the content and teaching methods of subjects currently taught in seminary schools and their prerequisites
Those who have graduated from a secular high school, are either pursuing post-secondary education or are employed but who have a thirst for religious knowledge and a desire for a deeper understanding of Islam
Helping participants analyze and critique the different perspectives found within the sub-cultures of Western Muslims in their encounter with the modern world, while guiding them toward discovering the moderate way of traditional Islam through scholarly research and intellectual effort
The schedule for all three semesters will be as follows:
The daily schedule for the first two terms of in-person classes will begin at 8:00 AM and will consist of 4 to 5 classes per day.
Zuhrayn prayers will be performed in Jamāʿah, followed by a lunch break. Students are also encouraged to allocate at least one hour for mubāhatha—a study-centered discussion to review and reinforce the material covered in class with one or more classmates.
*Second Online Term: 1 to 2 online classes will be held on weekday evenings.
For the first in-person term, classes will be held 5 days a week from Monday-Friday. There will be no class on Saturdays and Sundays.
The course’s full-time schedule in the first two terms requires students to focus solely on their studies, with no room for other academic or work commitments unless they do not overlap with the course hours, which run from 8 am until the Zohar prayer on weekdays. In the second term, students intending to begin university in September may do so while continuing the course online.
Students may continue their studies in recognized centers of traditional learning.
The course is geared for applicants aged 18 – 40 years old (exceptions may be made at the discretion of the administration).
The course is offered for brothers only. InshaAllah we will offer courses and sessions for sisters in the future.
The application process is simple. You can register on our website by clicking “Sign-Up Now.” There’s no entrance exam, but we conduct two interviews.
The instructors will be qualified senior students and graduates of the traditional centers of learning (Hawzas) in the East.
A certificate of completion will be provided to students who complete the course successfully. Results will be available in a transcript format that may be transferred to centers of traditional learning.
The course will be held in a facility located in Houston, Texas.
You can call or whatsapp us for more information on +1-346-409-3024, or by emailing us at info@asfarinstitute.org
