Short Courses 2022-23
We offer short courses from time to time that focus on certain topics of interest. These courses are presented by highly qualified teachers, and are delivered through live Zoom web conferences. When you sign-up for a course, you will receive an email notification with a link to join a Google Classroom. Meeting links, recordings, as well as any class material is shared in your Google Classroom.
Current Offerings
| Arabic with Al-Mawrid Course Name: Arabic with Al-Mawrid About the CourseUnlock the beauty of the Qur’an by learning the language it was revealed in. Arabic with Al-Mawrid is a weekly Quranic Arabic program designed to help students gradually develop their understanding of the Qur’an through a structured, reflective approach. Unlike short intensives, this monthly program allows students to learn at a consistent pace, internalizing the language of the Qur’an over time. Why Join This Program?Many Muslims can recite the Qur’an, but few can truly understand it. This program bridges that gap by guiding students step-by-step into the world of Quranic Arabic, rooted in the Farahi School of Thought, which emphasizes coherence and linguistic precision. Through this journey, you will:
Class Details
Arabic-01-1 $200.00 / month |
| Sohbah For Individuals Program Name: Sohbah SFI $65.00 / month and a $30.00 yearly fee (registration + any late fee) |
| GOD’S EXPECTATIONS FROM US – MODULE D Course Name: GOD’S EXPECTATIONS FROM US Foundation of the Course Outline: The course outline's foundation is derived from the Qur’an’s context inspired by Javed Ahmed Ghamidi based on the Farahi School of Thought. Maulana Hamid ud din Farahi (d. 1938) presented the need to revisit the content of religion primarily in the light of the Qur’an. He presented the Qur’an’s emphatic statement of its status as the Furqan (which differentiates between falsehood and truth) and the Meezan (a scale on which one can weigh falsehood and the truth) and Mohaimin (a Protector, Guardian against all other Scriptures either before it as the Bible or following it in the shape of the corpus of Hadith). His student, Maulana Amin Ahsan Islahi furthered Maulana Farahi’s Qur’an-inspired approach and wrote the monumental exegesis of the Qur’an: Tadabbur e Qur’an. Subsequently, Islahi Sahib’s student, Mr. Javed Ahmed Ghamidi has the distinction of presenting the ‘Farahi School of Thought’ in a clear, clinical manner that presents the fine face of God and the pristine content of religion. The course outline is based on the ENGLISH PRESENTATION of this Qur’an-inspired approach. GEFU-MC-25-1 $49.99 |
| Arabic with Al-Mawrid Course Name: Arabic with Al-Mawrid About the CourseUnlock the beauty of the Qur’an by learning the language it was revealed in. Arabic with Al-Mawrid is a weekly Quranic Arabic program designed to help students gradually develop their understanding of the Qur’an through a structured, reflective approach. Unlike short intensives, this monthly program allows students to learn at a consistent pace, internalizing the language of the Qur’an over time. Why Join This Program?Many Muslims can recite the Qur’an, but few can truly understand it. This program bridges that gap by guiding students step-by-step into the world of Quranic Arabic, rooted in the Farahi School of Thought, which emphasizes coherence and linguistic precision. Through this journey, you will:
Class Details
Arabic-01 $200.00 / month for 3 months |
| Sunday School Level 1 ssl1-25 $35.00 / month and a $35.00 yearly fee (registration + any late fee) |
| Sunday School Level 2 ssl2-25 $35.00 / month and a $35.00 yearly fee (registration + any late fee) |
| Sunday School Level 3 ssl3-25 $35.00 / month and a $35.00 yearly fee (registration + any late fee) |
| Sunday School Level 4 ssl4-25 $35.00 / month and a $35.00 yearly fee (registration + any late fee) |
| Sunday School Level 5 ssl5-25 $35.00 / month and a $35.00 yearly fee (registration + any late fee) |
| Sunday School Level 6 ssl6-25 $35.00 / month and a $35.00 yearly fee (registration + any late fee) |
| Sunday School Level 7 ssl7-25 $35.00 / month and a $35.00 yearly fee (registration + any late fee) |
| Sunday School Level 8 ssl8-25 $35.00 / month and a $35.00 yearly fee (registration + any late fee) |
| Sunday School Level 9 ssl9-25 $35.00 / month for 9 months and a $35.00 yearly fee (registration + any late fee) |
| Sohbah Program Name: Sohbah PG-S-2025 From: $65.00 / month and a $30.00 yearly fee (registration + any late fee) |
| Sunday School Level 9-FYP ssl9-fyp-2025 $315.00 for 1 year and a $70.00 yearly fee (registration + any late fee) |
| Sunday School Level 8-FYP ssl8-fyp-2025 $315.00 / year and a $70.00 yearly fee (registration + any late fee) |
| Sunday School Level 7-FYP ssl7-fyp-2025 $315.00 / year and a $70.00 yearly fee (registration + any late fee) |
| Sunday School Level 6-FYP ssl6-fyp-2025 $315.00 / year and a $70.00 yearly fee (registration + any late fee) |
| Sunday School Level 5-FYP ssl5-fyp-2025 $315.00 / year and a $70.00 yearly fee (registration + any late fee) |
| Sunday School Level 4-FYP ssl4-fyp-2025 $315.00 / year and a $70.00 yearly fee (registration + any late fee) |
| Sunday School Level 3-FYP ssl3-fyp-2025 $315.00 / year and a $70.00 yearly fee (registration + any late fee) |
| Sunday School Level 2-FYP ssl2-fyp-2025 $315.00 / year and a $70.00 yearly fee (registration + any late fee) |
| Sunday School Level 1-FYP ssl1-fyp-2025 $315.00 / year and a $70.00 yearly fee (registration + any late fee) |
| Quran Unlocked – Intensive Summer Quranic Arabic Language Program Course Name: Quran Unlocked – Intensive Summer Quranic Arabic Language Program Why This Program?Most Muslims can read the Qur’an, but a few can understand what they read. This summer, change that. Our 2-week intensive Quranic Arabic program is designed for students who are ready to commit, reflect, and grow in their relationship with the Qur’an. It’s not just a language class — it’s a journey into meaning, rooted in the Farahi School of Thought, which emphasizes coherence and linguistic precision in understanding the Qur’anic message. This program has been successfully conducted in the past, with many students experiencing a noticeable improvement in their understanding of Quranic Arabic and their connection with the Qur’an. QU-25 $200.00 |
| Audit Sunday School Level 1-FYP ssl1-fyp-1 $315.00 / year and a $35.00 yearly fee (registration + any late fee) |
| Holding onto the Rope of God Course Name: Holding onto the Rope of God Language: English Course DescriptionHolding onto the Rope of God is a newly introduced specialized course that addresses your needs growing up in Western societies in your late teens. This course will equip you with the foundational knowledge necessary to attend the GCIL Advanced level, Levels 7 through 9. However, this specialized course not only summarizes Level 1 through Level 6 of GCIL Sunday School but will also cover relevant topics in general that will help you navigate the challenges you may face with your beliefs and identities.. HRG-24 $65.00 / month for 9 months |
| Sunday School Level 9-FYP ssl9-fyp $315.00 / year and a $35.00 yearly fee (registration + any late fee) |
| Sunday School Level 8-FYP ssl8-fyp $315.00 / year and a $35.00 yearly fee (registration + any late fee) |
| Sunday School Level 7-FYP ssl7-fyp $315.00 / year and a $35.00 yearly fee (registration + any late fee) |
| Sunday School Level 6-FYP ssl6-fyp $315.00 / year and a $35.00 yearly fee (registration + any late fee) |
| Sunday School Level 5-FYP ssl5-fyp $315.00 / year and a $35.00 yearly fee (registration + any late fee) |
| Sunday School Level 4-FYP ssl4-fyp $315.00 / year and a $35.00 yearly fee (registration + any late fee) |
| Sunday School Level 3-FYP ssl3-fyp $315.00 / year and a $35.00 yearly fee (registration + any late fee) |
| Sunday School Level 2-FYP ssl2-fyp $315.00 / year and a $70.00 yearly fee (registration + any late fee) |
| Sunday School Level 1-FYP ssl1-fyp $315.00 / year and a $35.00 yearly fee (registration + any late fee) |
| Audit Sunday School Level 9 a-ssl9 $35.00 / month for 9 months and a $35.00 yearly fee (registration + any late fee) |
| Audit Sunday School Level 8 a-ssl8 $35.00 / month and a $35.00 yearly fee (registration + any late fee) |
| Audit Sunday School Level 7 a-ssl7 $35.00 / month and a $35.00 yearly fee (registration + any late fee) |
| Audit Sunday School Level 6 a-ssl6 $35.00 / month and a $35.00 yearly fee (registration + any late fee) |
| Audit Sunday School Level 5 a-ssl5 $35.00 / month and a $35.00 yearly fee (registration + any late fee) |
| Audit Sunday School Level 4 a-ssl4 $35.00 / month and a $35.00 yearly fee (registration + any late fee) |
| Audit Sunday School Level 3 a-ssl3 $35.00 / month and a $35.00 yearly fee (registration + any late fee) |
| Audit Sunday School Level 2 a-ssl2 $35.00 / month and a $70.00 yearly fee (registration + any late fee) |
| Audit Sunday School Level 1 a-ssl1 $35.00 / month and a $35.00 yearly fee (registration + any late fee) |
| Sunday School Level 9 ssl9 $35.00 / month for 9 months and a $35.00 yearly fee (registration + any late fee) |
| Sunday School Level 8 ssl8 $35.00 / month and a $35.00 yearly fee (registration + any late fee) |
| Sunday School Level 7 ssl7 $35.00 / month and a $35.00 yearly fee (registration + any late fee) |
| Sunday School Level 6 ssl6 $35.00 / month and a $35.00 yearly fee (registration + any late fee) |
| Sunday School Level 5 ssl5 $35.00 / month and a $35.00 yearly fee (registration + any late fee) |
| Sunday School Level 4 ssl4 $35.00 / month and a $35.00 yearly fee (registration + any late fee) |
| Sunday School Level 3 ssl3 $35.00 / month and a $35.00 yearly fee (registration + any late fee) |
| Sunday School Level 2 ssl2 $35.00 / month and a $35.00 yearly fee (registration + any late fee) |
| Sunday School Level 1 ssl1 $35.00 / month and a $35.00 yearly fee (registration + any late fee) |
| Bridge Course Level 4-6 Conducted By: Course Stage: Beginner (Bridge Course) NOTE: Depending upon the topic, sometimes the class can go about 15 minutes over. BCL4L6-24 $35.00 / month for 9 months |
| Bridge Course Level 1-3 Conducted By: Course Stage: Beginner (Bridge Course) NOTE: Depending upon the topic, sometimes the class can go about 15 minutes over. BCL1L3-24 $35.00 / month for 9 months |
| Discovering Islam (Private Tuition) A Personalized Journey of Exploring and Understanding Islam Language: English Format: Private group tuition (2 to 5 people), tailored to your needs Course DescriptionThis is not a general class—it is a customized, private learning experience for you and your family (kids or adults), led by a dedicated scholar who sets aside exclusive time for your group. The course offers a step-by-step introduction to the Islamic worldview and its core concepts, based on the Farahi school of thought as explained by Javed Ahmed Ghamidi in his seminal work Meezan. The syllabus provided below is only a general outline. The course will be adapted to your unique learning goals and will begin at the current level of understanding of the students, ensuring a meaningful and engaging educational experience for all participants. DI-24 From: $340.00 / month |
| Hajj and Umrah Training Course (English) Hajj and Umrah Training Course Course Language: English Note: This course will be conducted via online sessions. Each session will last for 50 minutes, followed by a 20-minute Q&A session for questions. ENG-HAJJ-24 $35.00 |
| Hajj and Umrah Training Course Course Name: Hajj and Umrah Training Course (In the light of the Quran, Sunnah, and Authentic Hadiths) Note: This course will be conducted via online sessions. Each session will last for 50 minutes, followed by a 20-minute Q&A session for questions. Hajj-24 $35.00 |
| Sunday School Level 1 Audit (Full Year Payment) Learning Islam through Stories $25 One Time Late Fee Applicable Starting August 21 $25 One Time Registration Fee No Refunds 22L1-AUD-FYP $225.00 |
| Sunday School Level 1 Audit Learning Islam through Stories $25 One Time Late Fee Applicable Starting August 21 No Refunds 22L1-AUD $25.00 / month for 9 months |
| Sunday School Level 9 Audit (Full Year Payment) Survey of Contemporary Issues $25 One Time Late Fee Applicable Starting August 21 $25 One Time Registration Fee No Refunds 22L9-AUD-FYP $225.00 |
| Sunday School Level 8 Audit (Full Year Payment) Islamic Law and Wisdom 2 $25 One Time Late Fee Applicable Starting August 21 $25 One Time Registration Fee No Refunds 22L8-AUD-FYP $225.00 |
Previous Offerings
| Moral Lessons from the Qur’an – Ramadan 2022 MORAL LESSONS FROM THE QUR'AN Age Group: Age 15+ years Days: Every day during Ramadan Conducted By: Dr. Shehzad Saleem NOTE: Session Description"Moral Lessons from the Qur'an" will concentrate on verses that urge people to be fair and forgiving, compassionate and caring, sympathetic and selfless, honest and humble, tolerant and truthful. Also discussed will be verses that urge them to refrain from arrogance and falsehood, selfishness and meanness, lust and greed, envy, and stinginess. MLFTQ -1112P $0.00 for 1 month Registration Closed |
| Revisiting Surah Fatiha – Ramadan 2022 REVISITING SURAH FATIHA - A Beyond Religion Reflection With Within Religion Messages Presented By: Dr. Farhad Shafti 60 MINUTES THIS SESSION IS SPECIFICALLY FOR OUR ENGLISH-SPEAKING AUDIENCE. Days: Every Tuesday and Saturday during Ramadan. Fees $25 / Module Course DescriptionIn this interactive session, Dr. Farhad Shafti will explain what can be understood from Sura Fatiha beyond the limits of Islamic and Abrahamic religious frameworks. It will also entail how this chapter from the Quran
RSF0422-TUSA0607P $25.00 Registration Closed |
| Quranic Science of Argumentation – Ramadan 2022 QURANIC SCIENCE OF ARGUMENTATION Presented By: Dr. Irfan Shahzad 60 MINUTES TALK + 30 MINUTES QnA THIS SESSION IS SPECIFICALLY FOR OUR ENGLISH-SPEAKING AUDIENCE. Days: Every Saturday and Sunday during Ramadan. Other Time Zones Fees $25 / Module Course DescriptionThis Ramadan course highlights the rational, logical premises of the Quran and the way the Quran builds its case on them to make them believe in its tenets. Also, the course indicates the unfaltering principle consistency of Quranic injunctions and the amazing accuracy of its diction QSA0422-SASU1030P $25.00 Registration Closed |
| Islam – All I Need To Know A FOUR MODULAR WEEKLY COURSE Total Course $100 An Extensive Study of the Fundamentals of Islam Age Group: 15+ years TUE Jan 11, 2022 (16 Weeks) Fees $25 / Module (Non-refundable) Course DescriptionA course that helps you understand how Islam fits into the scheme of things in our world, the role it plays in the life of an individual, and the concepts required to understand the message in its essence. IAIN0122-TU08930P-Revised $25.00 / month for 3 months Registration Closed |
| Namaz Kya Hai A Comprehensive Workshop Age Group: 13+ years TUE Jan 4, 2022 (8 Weeks) Fees $25 (Non-refundable) Course DescriptionEverything that you ever wanted to know about namaz, including its importance, spirit, history, requirements, conditions, recitations, and a whole lot more! NKH0122-TU0910P $25.00 Registration Closed |
| The Law of Jihad A comparative study of the concept of Jihad Age Group: 16+ years SAT Jan 1, 2021 (5 Weeks) Fees $25 (Non-refundable) Course DescriptionA comparative study of the concept of Jihad at the time of the companions of Prophet Muhammad through it's understanding in classical jurisprudence, and different viewpoints thereafter including the viewpoint held by Javed Ahmed Ghamidi. TLJ1221-SU0809P $25.00 Registration Closed |
| From Islam to islam The story of a journey from seeking out, to learning from Javed Ahmed Ghamidi, to departing from Ghamidi’s thought, and beyond Age Group: 16+ years SUN August Nov 7, 2021 (7 Weeks) Fees $25 (Non-refundable) Course DescriptionCome join Dr. Farhad Shafti as he discusses his story of a journey from seeking out, to learning from Javed Ahmed Ghamidi, to departing from Ghamidi's thought, and beyond. The course comprises of 7 sessions. Each session will have about 40 minutes of talk with some interactive discussion where applicable, followed by about 20 minutes of Q&A. The sessions are in a logical sequential order, taking the audience through a journey that the presenter went through. FII1121-SU0607P $25.00 Registration Closed |
| Workshop: Building A Connection With God A Workshop for Kids Age Group: 7-13 years SAT August 7, 2021 (One day) Fees $10 Course DescriptionIn this workshop we will focus on:
Address for Attending In-Person BCG-S21-SA-06730 $10.00 Registration Closed |
| Workshop: Getting to Know Our Children A Workshop for Parents Age Group: 16+ years SAT July 31, 2021 (One day) Fees $25 Course DescriptionIn this workshop we will focus on:
Address for Attending In-Person GTK-S21-SA-06730 $25.00 Registration Closed |
| Understanding The Quran and Salah Learn 50% of the Quranic Arabic Words July 6, 2021 | 22 Weekly Sessions Financial Aid for Deserving Students Course DescriptionAfter finishing this course, Insh’Allah you will understand half of the words on each page of the Quran! Additionally understanding the meaning of the commonly used surahs and azkaar (recitations) of salah will make your daily salah much more effective. UTQ0721-TU-0809P $25.00 / month for 5 months Registration Closed |
| Being The Parents That Our Children Need Leaving Behind the Legacy We Truly Want June 30, 2021 | About 26 Weekly Sessions Course DescriptionThis course is a multi-session program for developing reflective and conscious awareness about striving to be the parents/teachers who would likely have a positive impact on the attitudes, inclinations, and character of our children and students. BTP0621-WD-08930P $75.00 / month for 6 months Registration Closed |
| Social Perspective of The Quran First 20 Days of Ramadan Course DescriptionThe purpose of this course is to discuss various social issues in the light of the Quran and answer questions that we face in our daily lives. Topics include concepts like socialism, nationalism, secularism, dealing with the weak and the oppressed, and a lot more.
SPQ-R21-X-P0910 $0.00 Registration Closed |
| Quranic Stories for the Tweens Every Saturday and Sunday Course DescriptionThe purpose of this course is to teach moral values to the students through interesting stories that are age appropriate for the students. Several moral values are taught including patience, thankfulness, truth, and justice.
QST-R21-SASU-1112 $0.00 Registration Closed |
| Character Development for the Youth – Section 2 Section 2 - Sunday Class Course DescriptionThe purpose of this course is to highlight the salient features of the moral code inherent in Islam and its application in daily life. Students will explore four basic tenets namely Honesty, Integrity, Kindness and Tolerance within the framework of references from Quran and Hadiths in four sessions, respectively. Sessions will be structured to show students how they can apply these teachings in everyday life resulting in lifelong habits that invariably assist in achieving tazkiya. Course content will specifically address issues from the perspective of a teenager, the challenges they face and the resultant conflicts that may make adherence seem difficult.
CDY-R21-SU-1011 $0.00 Registration Closed |
| Character Development for the Youth – Section 1 Section 1 - Saturday Class Course DescriptionThe purpose of this course is to highlight the salient features of the moral code inherent in Islam and its application in daily life. Students will explore four basic tenets namely Honesty, Integrity, Kindness and Tolerance within the framework of references from Quran and Hadiths in four sessions, respectively. Sessions will be structured to show students how they can apply these teachings in everyday life resulting in lifelong habits that invariably assist in achieving tazkiya. Course content will specifically address issues from the perspective of a teenager, the challenges they face and the resultant conflicts that may make adherence seem difficult.
CDY-R21-SA-1011 $0.00 Registration Closed |
| Who Made God? Who Made God? Course DescriptionWho Made God is a workshop for anyone who wants to get the bird's eye view of the modern debates that surround the existence of God. This course presents a critical analysis of the hypothesis presented by Richard Dawkins, explains Darwin's theory of evolution, and analyzes various criticisms raised on the concept of God. WMG0121-SU1011 $25.00 Registration Closed |
| The Definitive Key To Understanding The Quran The Definitive Key To Understanding The Quran Course DescriptionThe divine law of culmination of argument in the Quran illustrates how God has directly intervened and established a court of justice to deliver reward and punishment for certain nations after the truth was completely and conclusively communicated to them. The implications of this law for the direct addressees of a messenger are articulated and discussed throughout the Quran. However, in order to properly understand the Quran, it is impetrative that the reader be aware of this law. The Divine Law of Conclusive Argument is one of the most remarkable discoveries made by the eminent Islamic scholar Hamiduddin Farahi. Farahi’s students, Ameen Ahsan Islahi and his student Javed Ghamidi have further elaborated on this topic. The discovery of this law brings the Quran, the Torah and the Bible together in a stark convergence that highlights a common theme threaded through them. This law helps reinterpret many directives of the shariah with a clear perspective, such as the concept of jihad, death penalty for apostasy, friendship and marriage with non-Muslims, etc. It also offers a key to determining which directives of the Quran are generic for all Muslims and which directives are specific for certain the direct addresses of the Quran. TDK0121-SA1011 $35.00 Registration Closed |
