ARA102  Essentials of Tajweed
                                                BRIEF COURSE DESCRIPTION:

                                                Students will study and drill all critical areas of Tajweed. The Course will predominantly involve oral drills though written exams on definitions and rule application are part of the course. Students completing the course will develop an accurate assessment of their own weaknesses in Tajweed and be in a better position to correct them overtime.

                                                COMPLETE COURSE DESCRIPTION
                                                Course Info Packet (PDF)
                                                WHO SHOULD ATTEND
                                                Anyone who can read the Qur'an in Arabic despite the lack of ability to pronounce Arabic letters and sounds accurately.
                                                SCHEDULE
                                                Each of the courses listed below runs every evening from 8 PM - 10 PM
                                                INSTRUCTOR
                                                Hafidh Wisam Sharieff

                                                Los Angeles, CA Oct. 23-25, 2009.
                                                Venue address to be announced shortly 
                                                Santa Clara, CA Sept. 25-27
                                                MCA 
                                                Huntsville, AL Oct. 16-18
                                                Venue address to be announced shortly 
                                                Birmingham, AL Nov. 20-22
                                                Birmingham Islamic Society
                                                2524 Hackberry Lane
                                                Hoover, AL 35226 
                                                Dallas, TX Dec. 18-20
                                                Colleyville Masjid IAMC : 500 Cheek Sparger Rd, Colleyville TX 76034 

                                                ARA201  Fundamentals of Classical Arabic
                                                BASIC INFO
                                                For complete information on the course, download and read through the following pdf document:
                                                Course Info Packet (PDF)
                                                PREREQUISITES
                                                Qur'an Reading in Arabic Without Comprehension. No writing or vocabulary required.
                                                INSTRUCTOR
                                                Nouman Ali Khan

                                                Dallas (Plano), TX
                                                July 31 - Aug 11, No class on Aug 5, 6
                                                6401 Independence Pkwy, Plano, Texas 75023
                                                Instructor: Nouman Ali Khan 

                                                ARA203  Summer Intensive: Vocabulary & Essential Communication
                                                This course is designed to introduce students to the Arabic language with emphasis on terms, phrases, and commonly used expressions in Islamic discourse, as in the introduction of Khutbat al-Jumu'a and the meaning of Surat al-Fatiha. The text Al-Arabiyya Bayna Yadayk will serve as the back-bone of the course, offering a great deal of listening and reading exercises designed to build up vocabulary. The basic grammar of Arabic will also be covered. Pre-requisite: Knowledge of the Arabic letters, their pronunciation and modes of connection. The course is limited to 80 students per location. Seats will only be reserved for those who have both registered and paid ahead of time
                                                INSTRUCTOR
                                                Adjunct Faculty

                                                Houston
                                                July 10-24, Every Evening 7 PM- 10PM
                                                504 Sartartia Road Sugar Land TX 77479
                                                Seats will only be reserved for those who have both registered and paid 
                                                New Jersey
                                                June 26- July 5th
                                                Weekends 12-9 PM and Weekdays 7 PM- 10PM
                                                Why Islam Center
                                                Seats will be reserved for those who register and pay 
                                                Tampa
                                                August 1-14 Every Evening 7PM - 10PM
                                                Masjid Istaba: 7326 East Sligh Avenue Tampa, FL, 33610 

                                                ARS201  Divine Speech: Literary Characteristics of the Quran
                                                BRIEF COURSE DESCRIPTION:

                                                This seminar is an ambitious and exciting new venture by Bayyinah the goal of which is to introduce non-Arabic speaking or studying audiences to the subject of Qur’anic literary beauty. Join us in this single weekend seminar as it travels all over the country in the year 2009 and as we explore numerous examples of the linguistic & literary marvel of the final divine message in easy to understand English. This seminar will be taught by Nouman Ali Khan, insha Allah.

                                                COMPLETE COURSE DESCRIPTION
                                                Course Info Packet (PDF)
                                                WHO SHOULD ATTEND
                                                This program is open to general audiences. No Arabic or Islamic studies background is required. Though attended mostly by adults, the program is open to children above the age of 10.
                                                SCHEDULE
                                                Each of the courses listed below runs on a Friday evening from 7 PM - 10 PM and a Saturday & Sunday from 12 PM - 8 PM with breaks for lunch, prayers and hourly recess.
                                                INSTRUCTOR
                                                Nouman Ali Khan

                                                New York, NY. July 10-12, 2009.
                                                The Muslim Center of New York 137-58 Geranium Avenue - Community Hall Flushing, NY 11355
                                                 
                                                MD/VA. July 17-19, 2009.
                                                George Mason University: Innovation Bulding, Room 103
                                                4400 University Dr Fairfax, VA 
                                                Columbus, OH. Aug.14-16, 2009
                                                Kottman Hall KH Building 340 2021 Coffey Rd Columbus, OH 43210 
                                                Chicago, IL. Oct 9-11, 2009.
                                                Islamic Foundation: 300 West Highridge Road Villa Park, IL 60181 
                                                Boston, MA. Sep 25 - 27, 2009.
                                                MAS at the ISBCC: 100 Malcolm X Boulevard Roxbury, MA 02120 
                                                Tulsa, OK. Dec 18-20, 2009.
                                                4620 South Irvington Tulsa, OK 74135 
                                                Atlanta, GA Oct. 16-18, 2009.
                                                Masjid AlFarooq 
                                                Phoenix, AZ Nov. 6-8
                                                Venue address to be announced shortly 
                                                Birmingham, AL July 24-26, 2009.
                                                Birmingham Islamic Society
                                                2524 Hackberry Lane
                                                Hoover, AL 35226 
                                                Miami, FL Oct. 23- 25
                                                Venue address to be announced shortly 
                                                Sacremento, CA Oct. 2-4, 2009
                                                Venue address to be announced shortly 

                                                ARS202  Meaningful Prayer: Vocabulary of the Salah
                                                BRIEF COURSE DESCRIPTION:

                                                This single weekend seminar takes an intricate look at the meaning and beauty of the words uttered in each component of the 5 daily prayers. The program is open to all, with or without background in Arabic. The intent of the program, beyond vocabulary acquisition, is to facilitate concentration and humility for the average Muslim while engaged in prayer.

                                                COMPLETE COURSE DESCRIPTION

                                                WHO SHOULD ATTEND
                                                This program is open to general audiences. No Arabic background is required though attendees that know the basics of prayer tend to benefit the most. Though attended mostly by adults, the program is open to children above the age of 10.
                                                SCHEDULE
                                                Each of the courses listed below runs on a Friday evening from 7 PM - 10 PM and a Saturday & Sunday from 2PM - 9 PM with breaks for prayers and short recesses.
                                                INSTRUCTOR
                                                AbdulNasir Jangda

                                                Memphis, TN
                                                Aug. 7-9, 2009.
                                                University of Memphis
                                                Fogelman College of Business Room 119
                                                3665 Central Avenue Memphis, TN 
                                                Windsor, ON
                                                Sept. 25-27
                                                Venue to be announced shortly 
                                                Cincinnati, OH
                                                Nov. 6-8
                                                Venue to be announced shortly 
                                                Sacremento, CA
                                                Dec. 18-20
                                                Venue to be announced shortly 
                                                Austin, TX
                                                Oct. 16-18, 2009.
                                                North Austin Muslim Community Center. 
                                                Chicago, IL
                                                July 17-19
                                                Islamic Foundation
                                                300 West Highridge Road Villa Park, IL 60181 
                                                Houston, TX
                                                DATES TO BE CHANGED
                                                Venue TBA
                                                we will reopen registration soon 
                                                *** Class Full ***
                                                Raleigh, NC
                                                July 10-12
                                                Islamic Center of Raleigh
                                                808 Atwater St, Raleigh NC 27607