Tamhid Summer
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Tamhid Summer
About
The Tamhīd Program is a seven-week immersion that guides students through a transformative journey to understand and appreciate the core principles of Islam. The program consists of two components: the Deen Intensive and the Arabic Intensive.
Focus Areas
Spirituality
An emphasis on the spiritual development of our students is woven into the program, complementing the rigorous yet balanced selection of courses that aim to instill a solid foundation in religion. Through personalized guidance and support, students embark on a personal journey to Allah that enriches the beauty of the Deen in their hearts.
Academics
A rigorous yet judicious selection of courses introduces our students to the fundamentals of religion that prepare them for the intellectual challenges of the modern age.
Student Experience
A holistic Muslim experience is not limited to the classroom and extends beyond. The Tamhīd program offers a comprehensive and inclusive student experience, fostering personal growth, strong community bonds, and meaningful connections through various activities both inside and outside of DarusSalam.
Deen Intensive
An immersive glimpse into the Islamic intellectual, historical, and spiritual tradition. The comprehensive programs focus on rooting oneself in the Islamic paradigm through a balanced, versatile selection of courses that will leave the student fostering a strong Islamic identity.
Curriculum
Course Description
Other religions are cultural preferences, but not Islam. Islam is objectively true and you can prove it. This textbook provides students with detailed, evidence-based knowledge of all the core tenets of Muslim belief. It tackles the central questions facing young Muslims, including how we know that God exists, how to respond to the arguments of modern atheism, and the meaning of suffering in the world. By working through this textbook, students are empowered to use revelation, logical reasoning, and science to nurture sincere faith that is supported by proof.
Learning Objectives
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of Islamic theological doctrines through rational and textual means.
- Acquire knowledge of arguments for God’s existence, His necessary attributes, theodicy, and human agency in relation to God.
- Understand the inimitability of the Qurʾān, the legitimacy of prophethood, and the relationship between the Qurʾān and science.
- Develop an understanding of Islamic eschatology and an introduction to Abrahamic faiths.
Required Texts
Why Islam is True, Shaykh Hamza Karamali
Topics Covered
- Existence of God: Exploration of the Kalam Cosmological Argument
- Oneness and Free Will of God: Examination of His Wahdāniyyah and His role as al-Fā`il al-Mukhtār
- Authenticity of the Qur’an: How do we know the Qur’an is a revelation from Allah?
- Prophethood of Muhammad ﷺ: How do we know that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was a true messenger of Allah?
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This course, Fundamentals of Fiqh: Purification & Prayer (LAW 101), aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the rules and principles of purification and prayer in Islam according to the Hanafi school of thought. Students will study the concept of purity, the different types of purification, and the conditions for prayer. They will also learn about the prerequisites, integrals, and recommended actions of prayer, as well as the common errors and invalidators of prayer. Through this course, students will develop the necessary skills to perform purification and prayer correctly according to the Islamic legal tradition.
Learning Objectives
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of fiqh related to purification and prayer.
- Understand the different types of purification and their conditions.
- Develop an understanding of the prerequisites, integrals, and recommended actions of prayer.
- Learn about the common errors and invalidators of purification and prayer.
Required Texts
TBA
Topics Covered
- The Concept of Purity in Islam
- Types of Purification: Wudu & Ghusl
- The Conditions for Prayer: Time, Place, and Intention
- The Prerequisites of Prayer: Purity, Covering the Awrah, Facing the Qiblah
- The Integrals of Prayer: Standing, Recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah, Ruku, Sujud
- The Recommended Actions of Prayer: Sunnah, Nafl, and Witr
- The Common Errors and Invalidators of Prayer
- Integration and Application of Purification and Prayer in Daily Life
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Essential Arabic
The Arabic Intensive program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in the basics of Arabic language. Through a comprehensive curriculum that focuses on grammar, vocabulary, and conversation, students will gain a solid understanding of the language’s fundamentals.
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Out-of-State Students
The Tamhīd Program welcomes both local and out-of-state brothers and sisters, providing a rich and diverse learning environment. While we offer living accommodation for brothers only, sisters are encouraged to attend the program alongside their family to benefit from the experience.
On-campus housing is available for brothers on a first-come, first-served basis. The cost for housing during each component of the Tamhid program (Deen Intensive & Arabic Intensive) is $400, offering a comfortable and convenient living arrangement. Housing Request Form
For your convenience, the Tamhīd Program offers a meal plan service for those interested in opting for freshly cooked lunch and dinner during their stay. Each day, students who have chosen this service will need to fill out a form before 9:00 AM to select their lunch, dinner, or both, according to their preference. This allows you to enjoy delicious and nutritious meals while focusing on your academic and spiritual development throughout the program. The meal plan costs $6/meal. Meal plans can be purchased on site.
