The goal of the Aalimiyyah program at Hamd is to equip students with the requisite tools to understand the religion at a scholarly level. We want our students to develop an appreciation and mastery of the Islamic scholarly tradition. To accomplish this, we have partnered with Michigan Islamic Institute to create a curriculum focused on traditional Islamic subjects, such as Arabic, Tafsir, Hadith, Seerah, and Fiqh. The goal of these subjects is to facilitate a deeper understanding of the practical and spiritual aspects of Islam.

Our teachers have studied across the world under the supervision of prominent Islamic scholars. They have utilized their experience and knowledge to design a curriculum that promotes critical thinking and structured learning. Additionally, our teachers focus on the tarbiyah of the students to ensure that they develop the character needed to become the leaders and role models needed in the Muslim community.

Our goal at Hamd Institute is to provide an enriched academic curriculum that will maximize students’ academic and spiritual growth. To accomplish this, we have partnered with The Islamic Education Institute of Texas. Our academic curriculum has been meticulously designed for each grade level. Our academic curriculum includes core subjects, such as math, science, language arts, reading, and social studies. Our goal is to ensure each student masters the standards outlined for their grade level in the Texas Education Knowledge and Skills.

The student-to-teacher ratio in our classes is very small, which allows us to work with students according to their own learning level. We assess our students throughout the academic year to monitor their academic growth. We evaluate the results of these exams to ensure students are mastering all the state standards for their grade levels.

We understand that parents want their students to be college and career ready. This is why we use a innovative online learning management platform to keep parents connected with the work students are doing in the classroom. Parents will have access to students’ grades and lesson plans through this platform. Furthermore, this platform gives parents a method to communicate with teachers at any time of the day.

Arrival time is at 7:45 am and dismissal time is at 3:30 pm.

Classes consist of a combination of alim courses and academics.

First Year: Aalim Course

Hadith

Text: Provision for the Seekers, (Zād al-Tal-bīn).

Description: The author of this book, Shaykh 'Ashiq Ilahi al-Bulandshehri, assembled 327 hadiths from Mishkat al-Masabih, the well-known hadith compilation by 'Allama Tabrizi. Numerous chapters pertaining to Arabic grammar, prophecies, and other tales and accounts are included in the book.

Arabic Morphology

Text: Arabic Morphology Made Easy (1-2), (Tashīl al-Sarf).

Description: Arabic verb conjugation, morphology, and etymology are all explained clearly in this work. It simplifies a topic that would otherwise be tough. Worksheets for exercises will be given by the instructor to complement the texts.

Arabic Syntax

Text: Arabic Syntax Made Easy, (Tashīl al-Nḥū).

Description: This book will cover words grammaticality as well as the construction of phrases and sentences. The topic elaborates on the ways in which governing words influence words and the apparent changes that result from this.

Arabic Literature

Text: Stories of the prophets (1-2), (Qaṣaṣ al-Nabiyyīn).

Description: Many Middle Eastern and Southeast Asian institutes study Qaṣaṣ al-Nabiyyīn. The goal of the series is to increase students' comprehension of Arabic gradually. The stories of different prophets are presented, enlightening the reader with moral lessons and examples of good behavior. The basis for accessing the Qurʾān and the Ḥadīth in their original language is laid by studying classical Arabic in these works.

Conversational Arabic

Text: The Arabic Language in front of your Hands, (Al-ʿArabīyah bayna Yadayk, al-Qirāʾat al-ʿArabīyah).

Description: The goal of these texts is to improve Arabic articulation. The order of the texts is useful. Without going into great detail about the theoretical aspects of the language, the lessons include Arabic that improves conversational abilities. As a result, proficiency in the language can be acquired without a strong background in sciences like Arabic grammar and morphology. An industrious and focused student will greatly enhance their Arabic conversational skills.

Quranic Recitation

Text: The Beauty of the Quran, (Jamal- al-Qrʾān).

Description: This book offers concise explanations and useful exercises to help with learning pronunciation conventions and correcting recitation errors.

Second Year: Aalim Course

Morphology

Text: Arabic Morphology Made Easy (3-4), (Tashīl al-Sarf).

Arabic Literature

Text: Stories of the prophets (3-4), (Qaṣaṣ al-Nabiyyīn).

Jurisprudence

Text: Jurisprudence made Easy, (Al-Fiqh al-Muyassar).

Description: This book serves as a foundational Hanafi fiqh textbook for Quranic and Islamic studies classrooms across the globe. It was compiled by Dr. Muhammad Ali Nadwi under the sponsorship of the Muslim World League. covers in one volume both Rulings of worship and transactional dealings.

Hadith

Text: Gardens of the Righteous, (Riyāḍ al-Ṣāliḥīn).

Description: An art piece that requires no introduction. Every story in Imām Nawawī's Riyāḍ as-Ṣāliḥīn will be discussed, emphasizing its relevance and practical implications for our daily existence. Examining this text will introduce one to a wide range of mutūn, (texts), that make up the corpus of ḥadīth.

Arabic Literature

Text: The Guided reading, (Al-Qirā’at al-Rāshidah).

Description: A well crafted reading material progressively expands vocabulary and fosters an understanding of syntax and idiom. The more than 100 entries span a wide range of subjects, including moral lessons, history, poetry, stories, and dialogues. superior to other Arabic-language reading books, even those written in the Arabic-speaking nations

Arabic Syntax

Text: The illuminating syntax (1-3), (Al-Wawh al-wādih).

Description: The primary stage and secondary stage of the Arabic language rules are contained in this book, which is regarded as the most significant work of the modern era. The book sets itself apart by providing over 400 rules in a straightforward, fluid, and consistent manner that doesn't disrupt or change. Its main objectives are to give clear examples, talk about grammatical study, extract rules at the conclusion of each session, and then provide a list of the activities. All of this in a method of inference that is well-known to knowledge students.

Third Year: Aalim Course

Qurʾān Translation

Text: Directly from the Muṣḥaf

Description: The Holy Qurʾān's meanings are translated into English. Exploring this topic is a fundamental aspect of our ʿālimīyah curriculum. One sets out on a journey that will change their life this year. You will go through Allah's Divine Book word for word, page by page, as an insightful linguistic analysis is conducted to help you understand the Revelation through its language. Upon completion of this endeavor, the majority of the verses ought to be comprehensible in English.

Arabic Literature

Text: The Fragrance of the Arab, (Nafhatul 'Arab).

Description: Among the best books available on the Adabs of Arabic words and expressions. Written by the erudite Muhammad I'zaz in the eighteenth century, containing copious notes by the writer. This book is one of the few that explains the meanings of Arabic phrases and lines that are simple yet have deep significance. In order to teach the students about the manners and learning values that link them to the Ummah's salaf, the Shaykh clarifies these terms. The author also provides definitions for any difficult-to-understand words used in those stories. Additionally, he provides a brief biography of each person mentioned in the story.

Jurisprudence:

Text: Summary of Imam Qudūrī's Book in the Hanafi fiqh, (Mukhtaṣar al-Qudūrī).

Description: Imam Qudūrī's condensed passages have trained a great number of students to achieve high academic standing. This book teaches the reader how to refine their skills at an intermediate level and is a timeless treasure—a fiqh manual par excellence. In fact, it's frequently the hardest to cross the introductory-to-advanced level bridge in studies. Additionally, some sections are among the most intricate and complex, such as the financial transactions section. One gets closer to making this crucial shift with each stride through the work's illuminated pages. Different viewpoints from prominent figures of the Ḥanafī School, including Imām Abū Ḥanīfah, Qāḍī Abū Yūsuf, and Imām Muḥammad, are presented by the author. In a limited number of cases, one will investigate the reasons behind these discrepancies.

Arabic Morphology

Text: Science of Word Forms, (Ilm Us-Seegha).

Description: All Arabic learners, regardless of proficiency level, can gain insights and knowledge from this book. To ensure that the students have fully understood the lessons, the book is filled with exercises and questions. This helps the teachers' jobs. A very clear presentation of Morpholgy's fundamental rules has been made. The aim of the book is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of one of the two fundamental principles of Arabic.

Principles of Jurisprudence

Text: Introduction of Principles of Jurisprudence (Mabādi Al-Isul).

Description: A wonderful book authored by Mufti Sa'id Palanpuri. This book provides a clear and concise explanation of the fundamental principles of jurisprudence.

Arabic Syntax

Text: The illuminating syntax (3-6), (Al-Wawh al-wādih).

Arabic Syntax

Text: Explanation of a hundred grammatical governors, (Sharh u-Miata Amil).

Description: Regarding the 100 governors in Arabic syntax, this book discusses Classical Arabic. This classic text has been widely accepted for centuries and is still taught in Islamic institutions across the world, especially in the Indian subcontinent.

Admission Fees

These fees will have to be paid prior to the start of the school year. These fees are a one-time payment. These fees are not refundable.

Aalim Program

Registration Fee = $150.00

High School (9th - 12th grade)

Registration Fee = $100.00

Supplies Fee = $60.00

Technology Fee = $40.00

Book Fee = $200.00

Exam Fee = $175.00

Total = $575.00

Monthly Tuition

Aalim Program + Academics: $500.00 per month

Aalim Program Only (No academics): $375.00 per month. This option is only for high school graduates.

If you are enrolling multiple children, there will be a $50 discount in the tuition fee for each sibling.

Tuition fees are paid for the full academic month regardless of extended breaks or holidays.

We will reduce the cost of tuition by 5% if you are interested in paying for the entire academic year upfront.

Financial Assistance

We never want finances to get in the way of your Islamic Education. If you are in need of financial assistance, please contact accounts@hamdinstitute.org. You will be given an application to complete. This application will be reviewed by the Tuition Assistance Committee.

We are working to develop a full time sisters’ program similar to the full time brothers’ program. If you will like to pre-register for the program, please complete this form.