Fall semester Prophetic Description (Sham’ail) Course Length: 1 SemesterText Used: TBAFamously referred to as the heart of the Quran, Surah Yasin is an essential study for every Muslim desiring to connect with the Quran. Revealed in the early Meccan days, Surah Yasin presents the message of the Qur’an in an efficient and powerful manner, with its quick and rhythmic verses. This class offers an in-depth study of the themes and passages of Surah Yasin such as Allah’s ﷻ sovereignty, stories of past nations, signs from nature, and resurrection. Islamic Science of Hadith (Uloom ul-Hadith) Course Length: 1 SemesterText Used: Introduction to Hadith Studies by Sh. Furhan ZubairiThis course introduces the student to the mustalah al-hadith. Classification of a hadith is based upon the chain of narration, context, strength of the narrators, number of narrators, etc. This course covers the very basic definitions pertaining to the classification of the hadith. The student will be able to comprehend the basic and common terminology used to classify hadith upon completing this course. Quran Exegesis (Surah Maryam) Course Length: 1 SemesterText Used: Miftaah’s Quran Exegesis: Surah MaryamComplete translation and meaning of specific chapters are covered in this course. Special focus is given to the syntax and etymology of the words and structure used in the verses of the Holy Qur’an. Along with the translation, the course also incorporates interpretations of selected verses which enable the students to fully understand the meaning of the Qur’an. Winter semester Heartful: Tafsir of Surah Yasin Course Length: 1 SemesterText Used: TBAFamously referred to as the heart of the Quran, Surah Yasin is an essential study for every Muslim desiring to connect with the Quran. Revealed in the early Meccan days, Surah Yasin presents the message of the Qur’an in an efficient and powerful manner, with its quick and rhythmic verses. This class offers an in-depth study of the themes and passages of Surah Yasin such as Allah’s ﷻ sovereignty, stories of past nations, signs from nature, and resurrection. Fiqh al-Sawm and Zakat: Exploring Jurisprudence Course Length: 1 SemesterText Used: Miftaah PPT and NotesFiqh al-Sawm, the jurisprudence of fasting in Islam, represents a profound spiritual journey and a pillar of devotion during the holy month of Ramadan. This course offers a comprehensive exploration of Fiqh al-Sawm, providing students with a deep understanding of the principles, regulations, and spiritual dimensions of fasting in Islam.Fiqh al-Zakat, the jurisprudence of zakat in Islam, stands as a vital pillar of social justice and communal welfare, encapsulating the spirit of compassion and solidarity within the Muslim community. This course offers a comprehensive examination of Fiqh al-Zakat, providing students with a deep understanding of the principles, regulations, and practical applications of this obligatory act of charity. Principles of Fiqh Course Length: 1 SemesterText Used: Miftaah PPT and NotesPrinciples of Islamic jurisprudence, also known as uṣūl al-fiqh are traditional methodological principles used in Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh) for deriving the rulings of Islamic law. The traditional theory of Islamic jurisprudence elaborates how the scriptures (Quran and hadith) should be interpreted from the standpoint of linguistics and rhetoric. The course reviews the methods for establishing the authenticity of hadith and for determining when the legal force of a scriptural passage is abrogated by a passage revealed at a later date. An exposition of the methods by which the rules of Fiqh are deduced, covering the sources for Islamic law, rules of interpretation, commands and prohibitions, the consensus of opinion, and abrogation. For Registration https://www.miftaah.org/lite-program/canton:
