Course Contents:

1. Ilm Ul-Sarf
2. Ilm-Ul-Nahw
3. Ilm-Ul-Adab
4. Ilm-Ul-Balaghat
5. Ilm-Ul-Mantik
6. Ilm-U-Usool-Lil-Fiqh
7. Ilm-Ul-Fiqh
8. Ilm-Ul-Falsafa
9. Ilm-U-Usool-Lil-Hadees
10. Ilm-Ul-Hadees
11. Ilm-U-Usool-Lil-Tafseer
12. Ilm-Ul-Tafseer
13. Ilm-Ul-Kalam
All the topics in this course will be taught from authentic books. Our aim is to provide such Alim and Alimat
to our Muslim Ummah who will paraphrase true Islam.
Duration of the course is 6 years and consists of three levels:
Primary Level Comprises (Duration-1 year)
1. Ilm Ul-Sarf
2. Ilm-Ul-Nahw
3. Ilm-Ul-Adab
Secondary Level Comprises (Duration 2 years 6 months)
1. Ilm-Ul-Balaghat
2. Ilm-Ul-Mantik
3. Ilm-U-Usool-Lil-Fiqh
4. Ilm-Ul-Fiqh
Third Level Comprises (Duration 2years 6 months)
1. Ilm-Ul-Falsafa
2. Ilm-Ul-Kalam
3. Ilm-U-Usool-Lil-Hadees
4. Ilm-Ul-Hadees
5. Ilm-U-Usool-Lil-Tafseer
6. Ilm-Ul-Tafseer
Alim Course Curriculum/Syllabus
The curriculum comprehensively covers beliefs, articles of faith, exegesis, the
science of exegesis, traditions, science of traditions, jurisrprudence, science of
jurisprudence, syntax, morphology, rhetoric and biographies and historical
events. Below is a list of books taught in the curriculum:
Tafsr Jalalain (Study and critical analyze the Qurnic text with commentary
as required)
Sahih al Bukhari (Study and critical analyze the Hadith text with
commentary as required) Vol. 1
Sunan al Tirmizi (Study and analyze of Hadith text with explanation) Vol.
1
Sunan Abu Dawood (Study and analyze of Hadith text with explanation)
Mishkt al-Masbh (Study and analyze of Hadith text with explanation)
Al-Ikml F Asm al-Rijl (Study and analyze the biographies of the narrators of
Hadth)
Al-Fauz-al-Kabr F Usl-al-Tafsr (Study and analyze the science of the Qurn)
Nukhbat-al-Fikar (Study and analyze the Science of the Hadth)
Sharhul Aqid an-Nasafiyyah (Study and analyze Islamic Faith and
Beliefs)
Al-Aqdah Al-Tahwiyyah (Memorize, study and analyze Arabic Text)

(Study and analyze the Hanafi Fiqh with proofs)

Mukhtasar al-Qudri
Al-Manr (Usul al Fiqh) (Study and analyze the Science of Fiqh)
Usool-al-shshi (Usul al Fiqh) (Study and analyze the Science of Fiqh)
Zd-al-Tlibn-(Memorize, study, and analyze Arabic text)

Qasas al-Nabiyn (Study, translate, and analyze the text of the Stories of the
Prophets)
Sharhu Miati mil (Study, translate, and analyze 100 governors of the Arabic
Language)
(Study and dissect Quranic text with explanation)
Iraab al Quran
Tasheel al-Nahw (Study and analyze Arabic Syntax with detail)
Ilm-al-Sarf (Study and analyze Arabic Morphology in detail)
Durs al-Lughah-al-Arabiyyah (Study and analyze text for reading,
writing, and speaking Arabic)
Ten Lessons of Arabic
Alim Course Levels
LEVEL ONE
Duroos Al Lughah Al Arabiyyah, Qasas Al Nabiyeen 1, Ten Lessons of Arabic, Sarf (From the
Treasures of Morphology), Tasheel al Nahw

LEVEL TWO
Duroos Al Lughah Al Arabiyyah, Qasas Al Nabiyeen 2, Sarf (From the Treasures of Morphology),
Tasheel al Nahw, Zad al Talibeen, Nurul-Iydah

LEVEL THREE
Nahw, Sharhu Miati Amil, Qasas Al Nabiyeen 3, Riyadhus Saliheen, Al Quduri

LEVEL FOUR
Al Aqeedah Al Tahawiyyah, Qasas Al Nabiyeen 4-5, Al-Quduri, Usool al Shashi, Jalalain, Al Fauz
Al Kabir

LEVEL FIVE
Al-Quduri/Al-Hidayah, Jalalain, Usool al Shashi, Mishkat al Masabih, Nukhbatul Fikar

LEVEL SIX
Sahih al Bukhari, Sunan Tirmizi, Sunan Abi Dawood, Mishkat al Masabih

Course Descriptions
ALIM Summer Course Descriptions

The ALIM Summer curriculum addresses traditional subjects such as Fiqh, Tafsir and Sirah as well as
contemporary issues in courses like Islam in America. The study of tradition fosters critical thinking, whereas the
contemporary courses invoke tradition, thus empowering the participants with the tools to balance contemporary
realities with traditional sciences. Click the subjects below for details.
Aqeedah
Fiqh
Comparative Religion
Sirah
Contemporary Issues
Tafsir
Diseases of the Heart
Tajweed
History of Islamic Law
Ulum al-Hadith
History of the Khulafa
Ulum al-Quran
Islam in America
Ulum al-Tafsir
Islam and Modernity
Usul al-Fiqh
Pre-Modern Islam

Aqeedah Aqeedah is the study of the basic creed of Muslims beginning with the nature of Allah, and His
relationship to mankind. The class will focus on the classical understanding of Allah in terms of His essence, His
qualities and His attributes. Historical controversies and ideological movements will be discussed briefly, but will
be covered more in-depth in other courses. Students will formulate an understanding regarding Allah and contrast
different conceptions of Allah and their ontological ramifications.

Comparative Religion This course offers a comparison of the three Abrahamic faiths (Judaism, Christianity, and
Islam). The course examines different thoughts surrounding the beginning of time and traces the emergence of
each of the three religions from both an Islamic and Judeo-Christian perspective. Students gain a thorough
understanding of historical discrepancies, the evolution of the Torah and the Bible, and a broad understanding of
the differences and similarities among the three major religions.

Contemporary Issues The purpose of the contemporary issues course is to raise discussion around topics that
are of relevance to Muslims today. The scholars address these issues with students through open discourse
between scholars and students that are directed towards further analyzing modern day problems such as
tensions within communities, issues within the realm of Fiqh that are debated in the broader community, among
many other topics and concerns. Students are encouraged through this course, as is the theme in all ALIM
courses, to think critically about the issues and look beyond the surface to begin addressing these concerns
once they are back in their respective communities and later on in their lives. Hence, this course serves as a
springboard for ALIM students to begin taking all of the traditional knowledge they have gained with a new
understanding through the lens of critical thinkers who apply it to the world around them and the issues they are,
and will be, facing.

Diseases of the Heart Diseases of the Heart inhibit our soul and psyche from functioning at their most beneficial
level. Being aware of how these diseases affect our soul can help people fight them and guard against recurrence
and contraction of other diseases. This class emphasizes that the heart can be diseased in terms of perception,
will, or affection, causing inabilities to see, know, and understand. Students will learn how to improve their moral
character by nurturing a close and honest relationship with their Creator. They will also gain life-altering skills to
become more emotionally intelligent and cognitively aware to identify and battle both their personal diseases and
those that may spread throughout the community.

Fiqh Islamic jurisprudence, Fiqh in Arabic, is comprised of the rulings by Islamic scholars to direct the lives of
the Muslim faithful. The general consensus among scholars is that Shariah is the collection of legal rulings that
Allah has determined but are not wholly accessible by the jurists. The numbers of rulings in this subject are large
and expansive; the topics of salat, tahaara (cleanliness), marriage, and siyam (fasting) are some of the main
areas of concentration in the course. These rulings are taught with the perspective of one madhab, while
expanding upon the differences between the other madhaahib. Students will see firsthand how the four schools of
thought share many of their final decisions, but differ on the grounds of particular hadith they accept as
authentic, or the weight they give to analogy and reason (qiyas) when determining their rulings. Usul al-Fiqh, the
science behind determining these rulings based on the best understanding of the texts and practices at hand, will
be examined in another course.

History of Islamic Law Pursuant to ALIMs overall aim of promoting Islamic literacy, the aim of this course is to
trace the broad outlines of the development of Islamic law and Muslim legal discourse. The goal is to show how
Muslim legal discourse developed in tandem with concrete historical realities confronting Muslim communities in
different times and at different places. Thus, rather than see everything in a fiqh manual as having come directly
from the Prophet, this course aims to show how Muslim jurists struggled to come to terms with their concrete
historical realities in light of the legacy handed down by the Prophet, during the time in which they developed
ways of applying Islamic law to dynamic and changing circumstances with full integrity. Special attention is paid
to the development of Muslim educational institutions and to such issues as ijtihad, taqlid, the madhabs and the
ijazah system.

History of the Khulafa This course provides an informative and eye opening presentation on the life and times of
the first four rulers of the Muslim Ummah Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman and Ali (May Allah be pleased with them). The
engaging accounts reveal the powerful and noble personalities of the Khulafa. Students are introduced to 4
dynamic rulers that differed greatly in their individuality yet were tremendously dedicated to Allah. Beginning
from right before the Prophets death, the course discusses the process by which the Khulafa take leadership
along with the conflict and challenges they and the Ummah face.

Islam in America Islam in America is a collection of courses dealing with the realities of Muslims living in the
midst of a secular paradigm with specific emphasis on America. Specific topics will include: History of African-
American Muslims, Immigrant and Indigenous Relations, Challenges Facing the AmericanMuslim Community, and
many other issues. These courses are interactive and allow students to grow in their understanding of America,
her history, and the role of Muslims within it.

Islam and Modernity This class explores one of the many reasons that contributed to the decline of the Muslim
empire. The question, where did we go wrong? is addressed in the context of Enlightenment Thinking and the
Industrial Revolution. Through it, one should gain an appreciation for how new ideas, and innovative technology
catapulted the West into the future, while the Muslims remained mostly oblivious to this. Finally, the class seeks
to explain the various Muslim responses, both religious and secular, to western dominance of the world.

Pre-Modern Islam The Muslims of today face unprecented challenges in the following areas: Womens issues,
minorities, secularism and democracy, and law. These issues were insignificant a century ago, but have now
become very important issues for Muslims all over. In order to understand how these changes took place, we
study Pre Modern Islam. This study covers the specific condition out of which particular individuals and groups
emerged, the relationship of the various groups to modern history and its entry into the Islamic world via
colonialism and the nature of Islam and the revivalist impetus native to it.

Sirah The Prophet was the last messenger of God who came as a model and teacher to all of humankind.
However, many Muslims forget that He was also a man who lived in a particular place and time, was part of a
particular culture and spoke a particular language. This sirah course invites students to see how the Prophet
exemplified the universal values of Islam while always remaining aware of the particular cultural values of his
seventh century Arab society. Students will not only learn the story of the Prophet, but they will continuously be
asking themselves, How does his example help me to better live Islam in my own cultural context?

Tafsir Tafsir is known as Quranic exegesis or commentary. The goal of this course is to provide students with an
overview of how scholars have performed Quranic exegesis historically and the different methods applied to the
process. Students will gain an understanding of the tools used in tafsir and gain an appreciation for the
contextual importance for the application of tafsir in Islamic law. They will leave this class having gained a
greater familiarity with and understanding of the Quran, making the words of Allah more meaningful to their daily
lives. [Note: The summer program will also have a strong emphasis on daily Quran reading that will be
supplemented through structured Quran reading sessions. The intention behind the daily Quran sessions is to
reestablish the presence and permanence of the Quran in our daily lives.]

Tajweed A practical course teaching proper pronunciation and reading of the Quran

Ulum al-Hadith This course describes the complex and controversial system by which hadith are determined as
authentic or fabricated. The student will learn the history of hadith collection, as well as the methods by which
classical scholarship deemed the purity of hadith, both in its narrative line (isnad) as well as its text (matn).
Topics will include the study of the hadith transmitters (Ilm al-Rijal), the various classification of hadith in
relation to the veracity of the line of transmitters, the controversy regarding hadith that abrogate or seemingly
contradict each other, as well as the context of hadith in Islamic law. At the completion of the course, students
will be able to evaluate the discussion regarding hadith criticism, and will have developed an informed
understanding of the issues and complexities of this discussion and its relevance to Islamic law.

Ulum al-Quran This course will examine the process and logic behind gradual revelation, the process of
compilation, the specifics of poetic style and language used, interpretive devices, and sources used to extract
meaning from the Quran. Students will learn to apply basic interpretive devices to specific Quranic verses and
appreciate both their explanatory power and limitations. This course will prepare students to understand material
covered in the course on tafsir.

Ulum al-Tafsir An overview of the science of interpretation of the Quran

Usul al-Fiqh Usul al-fiqh is best summarized as the philosophy of Islamic law. Some say that all we have to do is
read the Quran and the hadith; however, anyone who has studied usul al-fiqh knows that the process is much
more complicated. Usul al-fiqh deals with the complex relationship between revelation and reason. This course
will encounter and explore these, as well as other, fascinating and important questions. Most importantly,
students will grow to appreciate the real world context that Islamic jurisprudence takes place in, focusing on fiqh
al-waqi. Subsequently, a few topics (decided on by students and instructor) will be analyzed in depth in regard to
usul ul fiqh in the Fiqh classes that follow. Previous classes have studied topics such as fiqh of marriage, fiqh of
salat, and fiqh of zakat.
 Curriculum
Below are the courses offered within the Alim/Alimah Course, based on the famous Dars-e-Nizami
curriculum.
Please note that some of the courses may vary depending on if the Alim Course is studied on-base (at the
Madrasah) or online, as well as if its Full-time or Part-time.
1st year subjects/books
Al-Fiqh al-Muyassar (Fiqh)
Nahw (Arabic Grammar) (Books: Tawdi un-Nahw, Tamreen un-nahw, Arabic Tutor vol. 1 & 2, Tasheel un-
Nahw)
Sarf (Arabic Morphology) (Books: From the Treasures of Arabic Morphology, Tamreen us-Sarf)
Arabic Vocab/Durus al-Lughatil Arabiyyah
Qisas un-Nabiyyin & Seerah
2nd year subjects/books
Hidayat un-Nahw (1st half) (Nahw Grammar)
Ilm us-Sarf (1st half) (Sarf Morphology)
Fiqh ul-Muyassir (Fiqh Jurisprudence)
Nur ul-Idah (Fiqh Jurisprudence)
Arabic Tutor (Part 3 and Part 4) (Grammar & Arabic Language)
Qisas un-Nabiyyin (Part 3,4 and 5)
Sharah Miat Aamil
Zaad ut-Talibeen (Hadith)
3rd year subjects/books
Hidayat un-Nahw (2nd half) (Nahw Grammar)
Ilm us-Sarf (Part 2)
Nurul Idah (Complete) (Fiqh Jurisprudence)
Mualimun Inshaa (Part 1)
Quran Translation
Mukhtasar al-Quduri (Fiqh Jurisprudence)
Riyadh us-Saliheen (Hadith)
4th year subjects/books
Usul ul-Shashi (Hanafi Fiqh Principles)
Taysir Mustalah ul-Hadith
Fawzul Kabir
Mukhtasar al-Quduri (Fiqh Jurisprudence)
Sharhul Wiqayah (Fiqh Jurisprudence)
Mudimun Inshaa (part 2)
Quran Translation (15-30)
Mishkat ul-Masabih (Part 1) (Hadith)
Aqeedah al-Tahawiyyah (Aqidah Theology)
5th year subjects/books
Mishkat ul-Masabih (Hadith) (Part 2)
Hidayah (Complete) (Fiqh Jurisprudence)
Tafsir al-Jalalayn
Sharah Maani Athaar
Inheritance (Siraji)
6th year subjects/books
Sahih Bukhari (Hadith)
Sahih Muslim (Hadith)
Sunan Abu Dawud (Hadith)
Sunan Nasai (Hadith)
Sunan Tirmidhi (Hadith)
Sunan Ibn Majah (Hadith)

Course Details
Alim (1st Year) Alim (2nd Year)
Ulum al Quran Ulum al Quran
Ulum al Hadis Ulum al Hadis
Ulum al Shariah (Fiqh and Usul e Fiqh) Ulum al Shariah (Fiqh and Usul e Fiqh)
Aqaid (Islamic Creed) Aqaid (Islamic Creed)
Arabic (Language) Arabic (Language)
Sarf (Morphology) Sarf (Morphology)
Nahw (Syntax) Nahw (Syntax)
Al Tareekh Al Islami Al Tareekh Al Islami
Ilm Al Faraid Ilm Al Faraid

Fadil (3rd Year) Kamil (4th Year)

Al Quran wa Al Tafseer Al Sihah Al Sittah
Ulum al Hadis Sahih al Bukhari
Ulum al Shariah (Fiqh and Usul e Fiqh) Sahih al Muslim
Aqaid (Islamic Creed) Jame Tirmizi
Ilm Al Balaghah (Rhetoric) Sunan Abu Dawud
Arabic (Language) Sunan Nasa'ee
Sarf (Morphology) Sunan Ibne Majah
Nahw (Syntax) Al tafseer Al Baydawey
Al Tareekh Al Islami Al Itqan fi usul Al Quran
Ilm Al Faraid (Laws of Inheritance) Sharh al Nukhbatul fiqr
Ilm Al Tasawuf Al tareekh Al Islami

A Brief Description of the Islamic Sciences

Ulum Al Quran Wal Tafseer

Intensive study of the translation and commentary of The Holy Qur'an; the history;
how it was revealed, recorded and preserved; terminology related to it; types of
Tafseer and the principles of Tafseer.

Ulum Al Hadis
The study of the sayings and teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW). Similar to
Ulum Al Qur'an, students will study the translation and commentary of the Hadis. To
complement this noble knowledge, students will also study the science of the
'principles of Hadis'; the knowledge of Rijal; and the different types of Hadis.

Fiqh
Islamic Jurisprudence or Sacred Law, which details the laws and commandments of
Allah Tala regarding all aspects of human life according to the Hanafi school of
Jurisprudence. Students will be progressively guided through books of Fiqh,
beginning with Quduri, through Sharhe Wiqaya and finishing with the Al-Hidaya
throughout the first three years of the course.
 Arabic Language
The study of the Arabic language includes both classical and modern Arabic
literature.

Arabic Grammar
Extensive study of Arabic grammar (Sarf and Nahw). Sarf deals with the structure
and formation of Arabic words and etymology. Nahw deals with the structure and
formation of Arabic sentences.

Al-Balaghah
Study of the principles of Arabic eloquence and linguistic beauty.

Al Tareekh Al Islami
The study of Islamic History from beginning of time, including the creation of Adam
(AS), the Seerah of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) as well as other major events of
classical and modern Islamic history.

Ilm Al Tasawwuf
Study of the methods of self-purification in the light of Quran and Sunnah. Students
will be studying the texts written by great Sufi masters.

Al Sihah Al Sittah
Intensive study of the most authentic Hadis books:

Al Sahih Al Bukhari

Al Sahih Al Muslim

Al Jami Al Tirmizi

Al Sunan Abu Dawud

Al Sunan Al Nasa'ee

Al Sunan Ibn Majah

Al Tafseer Al Baidawi
Thorough study on the commentary of a world famous Tafseer by Qadi Baidawi (RA).
Students will also study the Al Itqan Fee Ulum Al Quran, the famous work of Imam
Jalal Uddin al Suyuti (RA) which will complement their study of Tafseer by
enunciating on the principles of Tafseer.

Subject Details

SEERAT AND ISLAMIC Seerat of Prophet and life of his Sahaba (companions) and
HISTORY Islamic history.

In depth of study of the Arabic language including Nahw, Sarf,

ADVANCED ARABIC Balaghat, Arabic Writing, Arabic Literature, Arabic speaking,
poetry, etc.

Fundamental beliefs in Islam to protect ones Iman from false

AQEEDAH
ideologies.

In-depth study of Salat, Zakat, Fasting, Haj, marriage, trade,

dealing others according to Islamic Law. Students then continue
FIQH & USOOL-UL FIQH with an in-depth course in the principle of Fiqh (Usool-ul Fiqh):
Learning the guidelines in deriving Islamic Law from the Quran
and Sunnah.

The science of Hadeeth, offers a critical and vastly informative

HADITH & USOOL-UL-
look at Hadith and Sunnah and the system of verifying
HADEETH
authenticity.

Akhlaaq, Tarbiyah, purification of the soul, learning proper

TAZKEYAH
etiquettes and manners.

Our teachers will cover all the Surahs of the Holy Qur'an. The
students will leave this class with a greater familiarity of the
Qur'an and a better understanding of the Word of Allah (swt).
TAFSEER & USOOL-U-
Things such as the period of revelation, the history behind the
TAFSEER
ayahs, and the beautiful stories will be discussed for each Surah.
Students then advance to Usool-Ul-Tafseer where they learn the
methodology of Qur'anic Explanation.
 ADVANCED URDU In depth study of the Urdu language

LOGIC Logic and philosophy to develop an aptitude for reasoning

Memorizing duas and blessed words of Holy prophet (SAW) at

MASNOON DUAS
different occasions.

*Please contact Baitul Hamd for a full structured list of Alim courses

Course Outline

The Alim course is based on the traditional Alimiyyah taught at Islamic seminaries around the world which
ends with a year dedicated to the study of core hadith mutoon (core content) and ijazah from teachers.
The course covers the following subjects:

- Arabic Grammar (Syntax and Morphology)

- Arabic Literature (Speech, Composition, and Rhetoric)

- Islamic Beliefs(Aqidah)

- Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence (Usul al-Fiqh)

- Fiqh (Jurisprudence)

- Usul al-Hadith (Sciences of Hadith Interpretation)

- Hadith (Prophetic Traditions)

- Usul al-Tafsir (Principles of Exegesis)

- Tafsir al-Quran (Exegesis)

- Sirah (Prophetic Biography)

- Qiraah (Art of Recitation)