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THE DHI CURRICULUM

Eight years. Four levels.
One tradition of learning.

DHI's program runs eight years in four two-year levels. Level 1 is taught in English; Levels 2–4 are taught in Arabic. Every level ends with a certificate of completion and ijazah in each text studied, granted upon meeting the teacher's conditions. Students may also join a higher level directly as a non-degree course (see Admissions).

01

Iqra Flow

Learn to read the Arabic script, the first step for complete beginners.

◷ Up to 3 months · $250 one-time View program →
02

Arabic Foundations

Arabic language, sarf and nahw, with first texts in Aqeedah, Fiqh and Hadith, and a complete reading of the Qur'an.

◷ 2 years · Associate in Arabic View program →
03

Foundations of the Islamic Sciences

Ma'arij al-Qabul, Bulugh al-Maram, Tafsir Ibn Kathir of the whole Qur'an, Ikhtisar 'Ulum al-Hadith and more, and the start of Qur'an memorization.

◷ 2 years · Bachelor's, part 1 View program →
04

The Four Sunan

Abu Dawud, at-Tirmidhi, an-Nasa'i and Ibn Majah, with the Alfiyyah of Ibn Malik, at-Tahawiyyah and ar-Risalah.

◷ 2 years · Bachelor's, part 2 View program →
05

The Two Sahihs

Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim in full, with advanced Hadith sciences and a research paper.

◷ 2 years · Master's View program →
06

DHI Seminars

Weekly and monthly seminars on topics and books beyond the core curriculum, to strengthen and broaden students' learning.

◷ Ongoing View program →