Intro to Fiqh and Islamic Law

Taught by Ustadh Umar Shareef

This course provides a general introduction to Islamic law (fiqh). It will give students a comprehensive background of science of Fiqh through an in-depth exploration of Islamic hermeneutics and the historical emergence of the four legal schools (madhahib).

In the process, students will learn about Islam’s primary and secondary sources, the five categories of rulings, and the objectives (maqasid) of the Sharia. They will also gain familiarity with Islamic legal theory (usul al-fiqh) and the legal maxims (qawa’id al-fiqh). Over the semester, students will discuss contemporary subjects from the anti-Sharia propaganda to issues like feminism, pluralism, democracy, gender, homosexuality, and secularism. 

Qur’an Recitation

Taught by Ustadh Ismail Azgau

In this course, you will learn how to correctly recite the Qur’an according to the Tajweed rules and improve your current recitation. You will also gain a better understanding of the Quranic phonetics to correct the articulation of certain sounds. 

Islamic Beliefs and Worldview

Taught by Dr. Nassimi

This course uses a systematic approach to develop a deeper understanding of Islamic beliefs in our daily life and the challanges related to existentialism, materialism, and atheism. The wisdom of different kinds of human sufferings and injustices in this world will also be explained in the light of Islamic beliefs. 

The belief system in Islam is referred to as Eman. Eman is the foundation of Islam upon which the whole structure of Islam stands. Eman means believing and having a firm conviction and certainty about the truth. To be a true believer, one’s heart and mind must be fully convinced and settled in the foundations of Eman beyond any doubts and uncertainties. Having a full conviction in these foundations based on knowledge is intellectually liberating and spiritually uplifting. 

The materials of this course are designed to be very interesting and thought-provoking which would help the students develop a deep worldview of Islam with a strong Eman, Insha Allah.

Arabic Language Third Level

Taught by Ustadh Mahmoud Mansour

This Arabic introductory course to Classical Arabic aims to provide the linguistic backround needed for students of the Islamic Sciences to comfortably engage with classical texts on an intermediate level, through reading and comprehension, and eventually grammatical inflection and and morphological construction. 

Like any language, mastering Arabic requires constant practice and abundant motivation. Yet for the Muslim, the motivation cannot be any greater, as Arabic is the language of the Qu’ran and the Hadith of our beloved Prophet SAW. It is a gateway into Islamic history as well as a passport into modern civilization. While the journey may seem long for beginning students, the path is well trodden, and the guides are readily available.

Begin your jouney into this great language here at ADAMS Center with this Islamic Certificate course. 

Islamic Ethics and Character (Akhlaq)

Taught by Ustadha Kouthar Muttardy

The study of Islamic Ethics is one of the most important sciences in the Islamic tradition, focusing specifically on the development of the human soul. This course examines the principles and practices that lie at the heart of personal moral development in Islam, and those traditional frameworks that help Muslims live ethically and with integrity.

The content of the course includes both traditional and modern sources that expound upon spirityal purification (Tazkiya) and islamic Ethics (Akhlaq), the understanding and application of which are essential to the cultivation of righteousness. 

Students will explore the sacred virtues, values, and practical ethics that are foundationally rooted in the Qur’an and Sunnah, understanding that the true honor and distinction lies in realizing the completeness of the guidance of Allah’s Messenger PBUH, and in fully embracing his fine and noble character.