- Rooted in the sciences of Islam
Mathabah Programs
Level 1
Islamic Essentials Program
The Islamic Essentials program delivers theoretical and practical understanding of the fundamental teachings of Islam. It equips students with the basic knowledge and training required for higher Islamic learning.
Level 2
Arabic
Over four years, master Arabic from its core foundations to advanced literary elegance. Begin with grammar, verbs, and sentence construction. Progress to complex structures, paragraph writing, and Qur'anic analysis. Culminate in advanced rhetoric, literature, and the nuanced art of eloquent composition.
Tafsir Program
A program for in-depth study of the Qur'an's interpretation. Covers methodology, major exegetical works, and linguistic analysis, culminating in the detailed explanation of Juz' Amma and thematic tafsir.
Community Leader Imam Training
A practical, two-part training focused on mastering essential duties. Covers leading prayers, sermons, funerals, and charity. Equips students to perform as registered marriage officers and certified counsellors for the Canadian Muslim community.
Graduate Program
Scholar of Islam Program
A four-year journey from foundational theology and history to advanced jurisprudence. You'll master creed, Qur'anic sciences, and the evolution of Hadith. Progress through core Hanafi fiqh, covering worship, family law, and socio-legal principles, culminating in a deep, structured understanding of Islamic scholarship.
Tafsir Specialization
This program is designed to develop the next generation of scholars in traditional Qur’anic exegesis. Students gain the skills to engage classical tafsirs and present relevant contemporary explanations. Training in writing and publishing ensures their work reaches audiences effectively, offering the ummah a strong alternative to Orientalist interpretations.
Fiqh Program
This program has been designed to produce a new generation of Fiqh scholars who will have the skillset to understand how fiqh conclusions are reached in light of their original sources, fiqh principles and the social context of the time. This will thus enable them to understand how to tackle contemporary issues and provide the guidance best suited for the situation at hand.
Level 1
Islamic Essentials Certification Programme
The Islamic Essentials Certification Programme provides systematic theoretical and practical instruction in the foundational disciplines of Islam. It is designed to cultivate clarity, confidence, and sound religious practice through structured engagement with core Islamic sciences.
Level 2
Specialised Certification Programmes
Upon successful completion of Level 1, students who wish to advance their Islamic studies may enrol in one of four specialised certification pathways. Level 2 represents a progression from foundational literacy to structured specialisation, allowing students to pursue focused study aligned with their academic interests, vocational aspirations, and community service objectives. Each programme is designed to cultivate subject-specific proficiency, intellectual discipline, and applied competency. Successful completion results in formal certification in the designated field of study.