Arabic Foundations
Our two year program will enable students to correctly analyze the Arabic language, thereby gaining access to the sacred foundations of the faith and the timeless texts of the great scholars of the tradition.
Our two year program will enable students to correctly analyze the Arabic language, thereby gaining access to the sacred foundations of the faith and the timeless texts of the great scholars of the tradition.
Classes Format
Online Only
Part time study
4 Hours Weekly
Level
Beginner
Duration
2 Years
Days
Monday to Thursday
Timing
6 PM - 7 PM
Start
September 2, 2025
Certificate after completion
Yes
Here are all the courses that are included in your program:
Words are the vehicles to meaning. But not all meaning is limited to words. Learn how the miraculously beautiful language of the Qur'an conveys meaning through letters, vowels, words and structures. Gain a clear conceptualization of the Classical Arabic Language by learning the key mechanisms, word structures and phrases. Organically build vocabulary through a beautifully written series of Qur'anic narratives that take the reader from simple sentences to complex prose.
Texts Covered: Qasas un-Nabiyeen V.1 of Sh. Abul Hassan Nadwi published by UKIA
The precision and beauty of a language is in its ability to express related meanings using interrelated words. Learn how the miraculously beautiful language of the Qur'an moves between interrelated word forms to produce precise intended meanings. Investigate the connections between the meanings of words and their structures, and between the sentence and its constituent phrases. Be empowered to build vocabulary connections by learning to navigate a dictionary. Continue to develop your analytic ability and linguistic taste through the beautifully written series of Qur'anic narratives that take the reader from simple sentences to complex prose.
Texts Covered: Qasas un-Nabiyeen V.1 of Sh. Abul Hassan Nadwi published by UKIA
Consolidate your understanding of the key mechanisms and structures in the miraculously beautiful language of the Qur'an through a study of the details of noun and verb constructions. Deepen your comprehension abilities by continuing to read and analyze increasingly complex Qur'anic narratives.
Texts Covered: Qasas un-Nabiyeen V.2 of Sh. Abul Hassan Nadwi published by UKIA
Complete your beginner phase of language study through a line by line reading of a traditional primer in Arabic grammar. Experience the joy of deciphering an unvowelled text and unlock the door to independent reading.
Texts Covered: Qatr al-Nada wa-Ball al-Sada by Ibn Hisham al-Ansari (d. 761AH)
Below are some frequently asked questions, answered.
The class will run three times a week on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday for an hour each. An additional review session with a TA will take place on Thursday. In total, this will add up to 4 hours of instruction time per a week.
The Arabic Studies program will focus on studying Classic Arabic (Fusha) through the readings of classical texts and study of Grammar, Morphology, and Sentence composition (I’raab).
To train students to correctly analyze the Arabic language so that they can gain access to the sacred foundations of the faith and the timeless texts of the great scholars of the tradition.
Being able to read vowelized Arabic (e.g., the Qur’an)
The programs are 2 years long which each year being 10 months long and will run from September to June. Students will be provided with breaks throughout the year. Once you are enrolled, you will receive an academic calendar
An individual program can be paid either in full or in monthly instalments. The breakdown per year of study is listed below:
Payment in full: $2,250 (10% discount applied)
Monthly Payment: $250 (Total of $2,500)
Students are able to request a full refund up until September 30th. After this date, students are held liable to pay for the year even if they choose to drop out.
Tamhid Institute believes in supporting students who strive to achieve academic excellence in Islamic Sciences. For more information on financial aid available, the eligibility criteria, and process for applying and receiving financial aid, please contact us.
No. We have historically found that taking both programs at the same time has not been feasible for students. Each program requires a weekly in-class commitment and review outside of class to solidify concepts. For these reasons, we don’t allow applicants to take both programs at this time.
Yes, the Arabic and Islamic programs are structured in such a way that the course timings don’t overlap and students can comfortably take both concurrently if they chose to.
The Arabic program is currently only offered online.
