The School of Quran is dedicated to the preservation, recitation, and deep understanding of the Holy Quran. Students engage in the sciences of Tajweed, Tafsir, and memorization under the guidance of qualified scholars. Our curriculum follows the traditional methods of transmission while equipping students with contemporary tools for Quranic study. Graduates of this school carry the noble responsibility of transmitting the words of Allah with precision, clarity, and spiritual depth.
An introduction to the rules governing the correct pronunciation and recitation of the Quran. Students learn the articulation points (Makhaarij al-Huroof), characteristics of letters (Sifaat), and foundational rules of Tajweed. By the end of the term, students are able to recite short surahs with proper Tajweed.
Building on QUR-101, this course deepens the study of Tajweed rules with extensive applied recitation practice. Students work through longer passages of the Quran under instructor supervision, refining their pronunciation and rhythm. The principles of Waqf (stopping) and Ibtida (resuming) are studied in depth.
A foundational course in Quranic exegesis introducing the major schools of Tafsir and their methodologies. Students study the principles of Tafsir bil-Ma'thur and Tafsir bil-Ra'y, explore key classical commentaries, and apply interpretive frameworks to selected Quranic passages. The course also covers Asbab al-Nuzul (causes of revelation) and Nasikh wa Mansukh (abrogation).
A rigorous advanced study of Quranic exegesis focusing on thematic interpretation (Tafsir Mawdui) and the engagement of classical and contemporary commentators with difficult passages. Students produce original analytical work drawing on multiple Tafsir traditions and situate their readings within contemporary scholarly debates.
A foundational Arabic language course designed to give students the grammatical and vocabulary tools needed for Islamic textual study. Topics include basic morphology (Sarf), introductory syntax (Nahw), and vocabulary building through Quranic and Hadith texts. This course is a prerequisite for all advanced religious studies courses.
Building on ISL-101, this course develops students' ability to read classical Islamic texts with increasing independence. Advanced Nahw and Sarf topics are studied alongside extended reading practice from selected religious texts. Students are introduced to the style and vocabulary of classical Arabic prose.
Shan Mohammad