Upon successful completion of the Farsi language course, students will commence an introductory course in Islamic sciences — the Maʿarif segment of the ILM Program. This portion of the program is conducted in a combination of English and Farsi enabling students to utilise their newly acquired language skills while simultaneously staying updated on essential English terminology in key subjects.
The course not only provides a comprehensive introduction for hawzah studies, but also a good overview of some major subjects that are important for any and all Muslims to know about including Islamic Theology, Law, Ethics and recitation of the holy Qurʾan. Similar to the Farsi language course, classes are held at least five days a week for four to five hours per day and will be taught by senior Western students, or scholars from the East that have lived in, or specialise in the West and occidental studies.
Significant time and effort is required at this stage since core principles are learnt which will enable the student to progress on to the next level of hawzah studies. Great emphasis is placed on reviewing lessons and participating in mubahatha sessions to help reinforce the knowledge gained.
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