Alim Course

A seven year course designed to teach a comprehensive knowledge of Arabic literature, grammar, Fiqh, tafseer and hadith.

Program Overview

A seven year course designed to teach a comprehensive knowledge of Arabic literature, grammar, Fiqh, tafseer and hadith. Upon completing the course a person is usually defined as an Alim or Alimah and is ready to lead any Muslim Community in USA. The certificate given to the graduates of this course is equivalent to a Masters Degree.

Alim course is a holy way with a solid chain leading the searcher of knowledge to inherit the legacy of Rasul Allah (SAW). Shown by certified scholars in a traditional environment, the ‘Alim course instructs students of knowledge by teaching them to fathom as well as to have the option to practice and show the Islamic Sciences. The Islamic Sciences educated at the institute allow students to develop in-depth understanding of Arabic Grammar, Tajweed, Arabic Literature, Tafseer al-Qur’an, Ḥadith, Islamic Law (Fiqh), and Islamic History.

In using an English and then Arabic medium, our seven-year Islamic Sciences program was designed and developed to cater specifically to English-speaking students in America. Jamiatul Uloom New York’s ‘Alim course not only imparts raw knowledge but teaches its practical application with proper understanding. 

No longer are young and motivated seekers of knowledge required to travel abroad to learn the authentic Islamic Sciences. You can now study the full-time ‘Alim Course right here in the United States of America. 

Students of the ‘Alim Course at Jamiatul Uloom New York will not only cover all the subjects and materials in a full-fledged higher Islamic Sciences program but will master the following:

  • Arabic Grammar (Syntax and Morphology)
  • Arabic Literature (Speech, Composition, and Rhetoric)
  • Islamic Theology (‘Aqidah)
  • Fiqh (Jurisprudence)
  • Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence (Usul al-Fiqh)
  • Logic (Mantiq)
  • Hadith (Prophetic Traditions)
  • ‘Ulum al-Hadith (Sciences of Hadith Interpretation)
  • Tafsir al-Quran (Exegesis)
  • Usul al-Tafsir (Principles of Exegesis)
  • Sirah (Prophetic Biography)

Alim Course - Objective

Students of the course will gain many necessary skills for becoming upright altruistic citizens and help develop the future community of the Muslims in the United States of America. Along with studying the Islamic Sciences, informal classes are provided in delivering khutbahs, delivering speeches, conducting halaqahs, and propagating the faith. 

Alim Course - Duration

The entire course consists of seven intensive years. Students will cover all of the required subjects of a full-time Islamic studies course along with electives to expand their knowledge.

Alim Course - Instructors

All of the Alim course teachers at Jamiatul Uloom New York are certified scholars from all over the world. Each teacher has studied under an Islamic institution from which they have received ijazah (traditional license) to teach the Islamic Sciences. Able to disseminate the tremendous amount of knowledge which they possess in various languages, Alim course instructors are proficient in English, Arabic, Urdu, and Bangla.

Alim Course - Class Size

Since we believe in quality over quantity, the small size of the classes are designed to promote close student and teacher interaction. Students get the opportunity to interact frequently with qualified scholars in and out of class, allowing them to participate in lectures, ask questions, or discuss issues in detail.

Alim Course - Medium

The courses are initially offered in the English language. Students are also encouraged to develop Urdu comprehension so that they can benefit from the monumental work done on the Islamic Sciences in the Indian subcontinent. Intermediate and advanced courses are offered in Arabic and English.

Alim Course - Diversity

Jamiatul Uloom New York stresses diversity in its student population, admitting students from all cultural and social backgrounds. The course is not designed to be exclusively reflective of any particular culture or ethnic background. Our course is also available for both males and females. Where female student will be enrolled under Alimah Course.

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