Fundamentals

  • The Fundamentals Program is a 3 Year diploma program designed to empower male and female students in foundational Islamic studies and Arabic for a strong educational journey. We offer foundational courses in Seerah, Fiqh, Hadith, Quran, and Arabic with an opportunity for End-of-year certification upon final exam and attendance.
  • Classes are on Wednesdays (Evenings) & Saturdays (Mornings), are gender segregated, and are taught by the following qualified instructors: Shaykh Dr. Mamdouh Mahmoud, Shaykh Ahmad Rehmani, Shaykh Affan Ahmed, and Shaykh Ghufran Ahmed.
  • For registration and other inquiries, email: fundamentals@hamdinstitute.org

  • There are two payment options available for this program.
    • Full Year Payment – $1,200
      • (Covers September to May)
      • Includes all classes, materials, final exams, and Tajwīd class
      • One-time payment at the start of the year
      • No extra fees
    • Monthly Plan – $125/month
      • (Paid over 9 months: September to May)
      • Includes all classes, materials, and exams
      • Tajwīd class not included
    • Tajwīd Add-On (for Monthly Plan only)
      • $50/month
    • Financial aid is available to those who are in need of financial support. To apply, please use the link below and a member of our finance team will contact you to let you know if it is approved.
    • For any questions or concerns about the fees, please contact accounts@hamdinstitute.org

  • Overview
    • The Year 1 curriculum offers a holistic introduction to sacred knowledge, cultivating sincerity, etiquette, and discipline as students begin their journey as seekers of knowledge. Students study six core areas designed to build solid academic and spiritual foundations.
  • Year 1 courses:
    • HADITH STUDIES I – HAD 101
    • FOUNDATIONS OF ISLAMIC LAW – FIQH 101
    • ARABIC GRAMMAR & MORPHOLOGY – ARABIC 101
    • SEERAH NABAWIYYAH I – SIR 101
    • QURAN EXEGESIS I – TAFSIR 101
    • ETIQUETTE OF SEEKING KNOWLEDGE – ADAB 101
  • Year 1 Books:

  • Overview
    • Year 2 builds on foundational knowledge with an emphasis on deeper understanding and real-world application of Islamic sciences. Students refine their Arabic language skills and engage with complex jurisprudential, historical, and spiritual topics.
  • Year 2 Courses:
    • HADITH STUDIES II – HAD 102
    • ISLAMIC FINANCIAL CONTRACTS & TRANSACTIONS – FIQH 102
    • ARABIC GRAMMAR & MORPHOLOGY II – ARABIC 102
    • SEERAH NABAWIYYAH II – SIR 102
    • QURAN EXEGESIS II – TAFSIR 102
    • ETIQUETTE OF SEEKING KNOWLEDGE II – ADAB 102
  • Year 2 Books:
    • Classical Adab Texts (Level 2)
    • Surah Maryam – Tafsir & Thematic Study
    • Classical Texts in Arabic Nahw & Sarf (Level 2)
    • Selected Readings on Buyūʿ & Muʿāmalāt
    • Classical Seerah Texts (Madinan Period)
    • Imam Nawawi's 40 Hadith (26–42)

  • Overview
    • The Advanced Level prepares students for scholarly engagement, leadership, and specialized Islamic knowledge. Students engage rigorously with classical texts in Hadith, Qur'anic sciences, Fiqh, and theology, equipping them for community roles and higher academic pursuits.
  • Year 3 Courses:
    • HADITH STUDIES III – HAD 201
    • SCIENCE OF THE QUR'AN – UQ 301
    • INTRODUCTION TO FIQH OF FAMILY & MARRIAGE – FIQH 103
    • QURANIC STUDIES III – STORIES OF THE QUR'AN – QS 301
    • ISLAMIC THEOLOGY – AL-AQIDAH AL-TAHAWIYYAH – AQ 301
  • Year 3 Books:
    • Riyāḍ al-Ṣāliḥīn – Imam Nawawi
    • Ulūm al-Qur'ān Textbook (Classical & Contemporary Sources)
    • Ulūm al-Ḥadīth Textbook (Mustalah al-Hadith, etc.)
    • Stories of the Qur'an – Selected Surahs & Prophetic Narratives
    • Selected Readings on Fiqh of Family, Marriage, and Interpersonal Ethics

Classes are held on:

  • Wednesdays: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  • Saturdays: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Classes follow a semester-based academic calendar. School breaks align with standard academic school breaks.

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Overview

The Hamd Fundamentals Associate Program is a 3-year diploma program in foundational Islamic studies and Arabic language. The curriculum nurtures academic excellence and spiritual growth through the study of Quran, Hadith, Seerah, Fiqh, and Arabic, cultivating discipline and sincerity as students begin their journey as seekers of knowledge.

This program is open to sisters and brothers who are committed to studying the fundamentals of our deen. Students build solid academic and spiritual foundations through classical texts and applied practice. Upon successful completion of final exams and attendance requirements, students will be awarded a certificate of completion at the end of Year Three.

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For any questions or concerns, please contact fundamentals@hamdinstitute.org.
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What is the Associate Program?

The Hamd Fundamentals Associate Program is a gateway to sacred knowledge, offering a comprehensive curriculum in the traditional Islamic sciences. The program fosters spiritual development, equips students to serve their communities, and cultivates bonds of brotherhood and sisterhood.

Students engage deeply with Islamic tradition through classical scholarly approaches, gaining a grounded education in Islamic history and the practical application of sacred knowledge. The program builds expertise in Islamic studies and prepares students for further academic pursuits.