Islamic studies 4 year bachelors degree

The purpose of the introductory year is to prepare students for a more extensive 4 year Ilm degree, where they can delve deeper into Islamic studies. We envision the successful completion of this year as a steppingstone towards an enriched educational journey.

The only comprehensive Islamic studies program in US with Arabic as the medium of instruction, conventional Ijazah on books, emphasis on Adab and Amal, and memorization of Mutoon of Ahadeeth.

Please note that while the plan provided is tentative, we aim to make this program available at Arqam. Flexibility and adaptability will be key as we strive to enhance the program based on student feedback and evolving needs.

Tentative program over following 4 years (Years 2-5)

Year 1 (Preparatory Year)

Arabic Grammar and Morphology

Arabic Rhetoric

Introduction to Aqeedah (Islamic Creed)

Introduction to Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence)

Introduction to Tafsir (Qur'anic Exegesis)

Introduction to Hadith (Prophetic Traditions)

Year 2

Advanced Arabic Grammar

Fiqh

Introduction to Usool Fiqh

Tafsir and Qur'anic Sciences

Hadith and Hadith Sciences

Aqeedah

Year 3

Usool al-Fiqh

Tafsir and Reasons for Revelation (Asbab al-Nuzool)

Hadith and Classification (Mustalah al-Hadith)

Fiqh

Study of Contemporary Fiqh Issues

Aqeedah and Sects

Year 4

Thesis/Research Project

Fiqh

Study of Sira (Prophetic Biography) and Islamic History

In-depth Studies in Major Hadith Collections (like Sahih Bukhari, Sahih Muslim)

Tafsir of Selected Surahs

Usool al-Fiqh