ALIM Summer Program Course Descriptions

Seerah – This is not a mere chronological overview of the life of the Prophet (SAW). It will focus on incidents of interest and controversial points in the life of the Prophet (SAW)....more...

Fiqh – An overview of basic fiqh. It will generally cover the fiqh of such things as Salat, Wudu, Zakat, Saum, etc....more...

Usul al-Fiqh - This introduction into the science of jurisprudence is an attempt to explain to the students the overall juristic task, and the requirements for becoming what in Islamic law is called a faqih or jurist. The emphasis therefore, is on the methodology for determining proofs for such laws. ...more...

History of the Khulafa – This session will focus on incidents of interest as well as controversial points in the history of the khulafa....more...

Tafseer – A general overview of all of the surahs in the Qur’an....more...

Aqeeda – There will be two aspects to this subject: A practical and academic perpective. The academic perspective will give an overview of the issues arising in Islamic theology. The practical perspective will describe how the Prophet (SAW) and the sahaba implemented the belief in Allah into their lives....more...

Ulum al-Hadith – A basic overview of the science of hadith. This subject will cover the various terms and categories in this science....more...

History of Islamic Law – An overview of the development of Islamic Law. This will cover the legal development from the time of the Prophet (SAW) until today....more...

Pre-Modern Islam – A historical overview of the period from the time after the Prophet (SAW) until the period of colonialism....more...

Ulum al-Quran – An overview of how the Qur’an was compiled and collected....more...

Islam and Modernity – The period covering colonialism and beyond and the new issues that the Muslim world faced during this period....more...

Comparative Religion – An overview of the similarities and differences between Islam and several other religions. This subject will cover the basic ideological underpinnings of these other religions and their current objectives and positions....more...

Islam and America – An overview of the situation and position of Muslims in America today....more...

Contemporary Issues – An in-depth look at issues facing Muslims today and the different perspectives available. This will include political involvement, interest, moon-sighting, and women’s issues....more...

Diseases of the Heart – The objectives of this study is to provide guidelines to how a Muslim can purify his heart from the destructive diseases and to emphasize the role of a pure heart in maintaining upright character. ...more...

Ulum al-Tafsir – An overview of the science of interpretation of the Qur’an

Tajweed - A practical course teaching proper pronounciation and reading of the Qu'ran

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