What Can I Study?

Students at Qibla Amman benefit from an institute featuring a well-rounded curriculum, integration of an offline and online educational experience, experienced and knowledgeable instructors, and an environment conducive to learning. Read more about our curriculum and courses to discover how our primary goal is to provide you with quality education.

Curriculum

The core of the Qibla’s Summer Intensive is our curriculum. This curriculum has been developed by Qibla over several years of consultation with some of the greatest scholars and institutes from all over the Muslim world. Developed specifically for the English-speaking Muslim, it has been praised by many in both the Academic and traditional circles, as well as our students who are progressing through it, for the changes they have experienced and the knowledge they have gained.

Courses offered during the Summer Intensive are specially chosen to help you progress quickly to the next levels in Arabic and Islamic Studies. And because our on-the-ground program is completely integrated with our online one, continuing your studies once you return home is a seamless and convenient experience.

As a Qibla Amman student, your typical day will include the following program of study:

• Arabic (Sciences & Skills): 3 hrs/day
• Islamic Law (Shafi, Hanafi, or Maliki): 2 hrs/day
• Elective Course (Combination of history, Hadith, Qur’an, spirituality, etc): ~1 hr/day

Arabic

Arabic is the language of the final revelation, and has always been the tongue of Islamic scholarship. Learning Arabic is vital for people seeking an intimate relationship with the revelation as it was revealed, as well as for those truly seeking to apply themselves to classical Islamic learning.

Learn Arabic specially catered to your needs, as our curriculum is geared to help you access the texts of the revelation and classical books of Islamic learning while enabling you to ably communicate in an Arabic learning environment.

Islamic Law

Courses on Islamic Law range from the basic to the complex. Beginning with an introduction to the essentials for day-to-day life, courses move into specifics so that you can understand how to deal with more complex questions that arise in the areas of purification, prayer, fasting, Hajj, finance, interpersonal relationships, and more. You will be able to choose either the Hanafi, Maliki, or Shafi’i school of law.

Elective Course

Here at Qibla, we believe that the students should have a balanced and multi-perspective outlook to learning. Education is not only limited to what we typically offer, i.e. ‘academic’ courses. Subjects, such as those listed below, are but a few examples of what an individual can learn.

UDPATE: All students will be registered for an elective course that combines the following elements into comprehensive package:

Aqida (Belief)

Courses in Islamic belief ensure that you understand the fundamentals of what Muslims believe about Allah, His Messengers, the Angels, the Books, and the Last Day at a level where you internalize the beliefs and strengthen your faith, while understanding key differences in theology with different groups and faiths.

Spirituality

Our spirituality track seeks to address the needs of the heart, because all knowledge ultimately relates to seeking Allah’s pleasure and worshiping Him with pure intentions. Courses clarify the concept of Islamic spirituality, explain how to purify your heart of spiritual diseases and adorn your heart with noble traits, and offer practical tips and inspiration for traveling the path to Allah and constantly returning to Him.

Quran & Quranic Exegesis

Our Qur’an track help you understand the meaning of the suras studied through giving an appreciation of the language and vocabulary as well as providing lessons from the suras relevant to our situation today.

Hadith & Hadith Studies

Hadith courses give a deeper understanding of the religion through the words of the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him piece) and show the methodology of the hadith scholars and impact of hadith studies on Islamic law.

Islamic History

Travel through time and explore the uplifting life the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) and his companions. Learning about the sahabas will bring you to a world of love and deep appreciation of the sacrifice they made for the Ummah.

Optional Course

Tajwid (Qur’an Recitation)

In this series courses, the student receives the last juz’ of the Quran through an unbroken chain of transmission from the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace), and is trained to recite it as the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) himself recited it.

Accreditation

Qibla has partnered with the World Islamic Sciences & Education (WISE) University to develop joint educational initiatives. As part of this, Qibla’s Associate’s Degree is accredited by WISE. In addition, Qibla’s on-the-ground Arabic program is an official teaching center of WISE. This means that upon completion of our program, you will receive a certificate from both Qibla and WISE, and you will have the option to transfer credit from Qibla to WISE.

Based in Jordan, WISE University grew out of the College of Usul al-Deen at al-Balqa’ Applied University, which with its 37 branches and affiliates is the largest university in Jordan, and is under the patronage of the Royal Aal al-Bayt Institute for Islamic Thought, initiator of a number of renowned international projects including A Common Word.