Overview of Islamic History and Civilization

Taught by Ustadh Shad Imam

The aim of this course is to provide students with a brief overview of Islamic history and the magnificent contributions that the Islamic world has made to benefit humanity.  Islam’s influence in world history and the role it played in continued human progress will be addressed in this course.  Some of the topics that will be covered include: 
– Early and Medieval Islamic History 
– Islam and the Modern World 
– Muslim Scientific Contributions 
– History of Islam in the West & Americas 
– Islam in World History 
– Development of Muslim Educational and Legal Institutions 

During its apogee, the civilization of Islam boasted more books and libraries than any other civilization in the world and was known for its innovation and academic prowess.  Unfortunately, in today’s age, much of that rich “civilizational” history and culture is lost or unknown to Muslims and non-Muslims alike. 
Through this course, students will learn and appreciate the incredible Legacy of Islam throughout history, in the Americas and in the World. 

The Qur’an Recitation

Taught by Ustadh Ismail Azgao

In this course, you will learn how to correctly recite the Qur’an according to 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.

Methodology of Presenting Islam

Taught by Dr. Daoud Nassimi

This course will provide training for speaking and writing about different Islamic teachings and topics, becoming a good example of those teachings and topics, delivering Friday Khutbahs, and sharing Islamic values and principles in an effective manner. 

This course will equip students to master the art of effectively presenting Islam to diverse audiences with empathy, understanding, and confidence.

Contemporary Topics and Issues

Taught by Dr. Daoud Nassimi

This course explores contemporary topics, issues, and misconceptions in relation to Islam and Muslims, enabling students to address those topics and issues in the light of the complexities of modern society. 

This course aims to bring awareness using various texts to address problematic and controversial topics of modernity through the framework of Islam. It will address the root of the secular paradigm, post-colonial tensions, liberalism, evolutionary theory, postmodernism, the sexual revolution, individualism, gender, and the recent LGBT normalization. It will also strengthen the core understanding of Shari’ah and obtain a better understanding of the most misunderstood topics here in the West such as Jihad, Slavery, and Women in Islam, and much more! 

While the college/university students are exposed to most of these topics from an atheist perspective,  this course will provide an Islamic perspective to strengthen the Muslims’ understanding in a deeper level.