Kufah Institute · Academic Programs
Advanced Islamic Studies — AY 2026–2027
AIS · Years 1–3
The Advanced Islamic Studies (AIS) program is a rigorous three-year curriculum building on the Diploma in Islamic Studies. Students engage deeply with Tafsir of the entire Quran, the major Hadith collections, Islamic Legal Theory, Kalām, Classical Arabic, and the broader Islamic intellectual tradition under traditionally trained scholars.
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3 / 6 yrs
Format
FT or PT
Prerequisite
DIS
Start
Fall 2026
Weekly Schedule
Tafsir / Quranic Sciences
Tafsir: 10 Juz — Literary, Scholarly & Thematic
Mon, Tue & Wed · 60 min each
Spirituality
Ghazali — Ihyāʾ ʿUlūm al-Dīn
Tue · 70 min
Logic & Quranic Methodology
Logic & Critical Thinking / Uṣūl al-Tafsīr
Thu · 50 min · Seminar, rotates annually
Prophetic Biography / Jurisprudence
Sirah Studies / Fiqh of Commerce
Mon & Wed · 50 min each · Seminar, rotates annually
Quranic Sciences
ʿUlūm al-Qurʾān / Authority of the Sunnah
Tue & Thu · 50 min each · Seminar, rotates annually
Arabic Language
Quranic Arabic II
Mon Eve, Wed Eve & Sat 9 & 10 AM · 50 min each (4×/week)
Tafsir
Tafsir: 10 Juz — Literary, Scholarly & Thematic
Mon & Wed evenings · 60 min each
Islamic Spirituality
Intermediate Studies in Islamic Spirituality
Sat 11:00 am · 70 min
History & Tradition
Islamic Scholarly Tradition / Early Generations
Sat 12:20 pm · 60 min · Seminar, rotates annually
Hadith
Hadith: Mishkat, Bukhari, Muslim & Abu Dawud
Mon – Thu · 60 min each (4×/week)
Tafsir
Tafsir: 10 Juz — Literary, Scholarly & Thematic
Mon & Wed · 60 min each
Theology
Islamic Theology (Kalām) / Hadith Methodology
Tue & Thu · 50 min each · Seminar, rotates annually
Arabic Language
Quranic Arabic III
Mon & Wed evenings + Sat 9:00 am · 50–75 min
Tafsir
Tafsir: 10 Juz — Literary, Scholarly & Thematic
Mon & Wed evenings · 60 min each
Jurisprudence
Islamic Legal Theory I & II (Uṣūl al-Fiqh)
Sat 10:25 am · 75 min · Seminar, rotates annually
History
Intellectual History / Biographical Study
Sat 11:50 am & 12:50 pm · 50 min each · Seminar, rotates annually
Hadith
Hadith: Jurisprudential Chapters (Fiqhī Abwāb)
Mon – Thu · 60 min each
Tafsir
Tafsir: 10 Juz — Literary, Scholarly & Thematic
Mon & Wed · 60 min each
Tafsir / Philosophy
Advanced Tafsir / Philosophy of Religion
Tue & Thu · 50 min each · Seminar, rotates annually
Arabic Language
Quranic Arabic IV
Mon & Wed evenings + Sat 9:00 am · 50–75 min
Tafsir
Tafsir: 10 Juz — Literary, Scholarly & Thematic
Mon & Wed evenings · 60 min each
Jurisprudence
Islamic Legal Theory III & IV (Uṣūl al-Fiqh)
Sat 10:25 am · 75 min · Seminar, rotates annually
History
Hadith Methodology / Early Islamic History
Sat 11:50 am & 12:50 pm · 50 min each · Seminar, rotates annually
Courses by Year
Tafsir / Quranic Sciences
Tafsir: 10 Juz — Literary, Scholarly & Thematic
Spirituality
Ghazali — Ihyāʾ ʿUlūm al-Dīn
Islamic Spirituality
Intermediate Studies in Islamic Spirituality
Arabic Language
Quranic Arabic II
General
Islamic Scholarly Tradition / Early Generations
Seminar — rotates annually
Prophetic Biography / Jurisprudence
Sirah Studies / Fiqh of Commerce
Seminar — rotates annually
Quranic Sciences
ʿUlūm al-Qurʾān / Authority of the Sunnah
Seminar — rotates annually
Logic
Logic & Critical Thinking / Uṣūl al-Tafsīr
Seminar — rotates annually
Tafsir
Tafsir: 10 Juz — Literary, Scholarly & Thematic
Hadith
Hadith: Mishkat, Bukhari, Muslim & Abu Dawud
Arabic Language
Quranic Arabic III
Theology
Islamic Theology (Kalām) / Hadith Methodology
Seminar — rotates annually
Jurisprudence
Islamic Legal Theory I & II (Uṣūl al-Fiqh)
Seminar — rotates annually
History
Intellectual History / Biographical Study
Seminar — rotates annually
Tafsir
Tafsir: 10 Juz — Literary, Scholarly & Thematic
Hadith
Hadith: Jurisprudential Chapters (Fiqhī Abwāb)
Arabic Language
Quranic Arabic IV
Jurisprudence
Islamic Legal Theory III & IV (Uṣūl al-Fiqh)
Seminar — rotates annually
Tafsir / Philosophy
Advanced Tafsir / Philosophy of Religion
Seminar — rotates annually
History
Hadith Methodology / Early Islamic History
Seminar — rotates annually
Prerequisites & Admission
Diploma in Islamic Studies (DIS) Required
The AIS program requires completion of the Kufah Institute Diploma in Islamic Studies, or equivalent foundational coursework as assessed by the faculty. Students who have studied elsewhere for one or more years may contact info@kufah.org to discuss placement.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the AIS program?
Full-time students enroll in both Track A and Track B simultaneously and complete each year in one calendar year — three years total. Part-time students take one track per year, completing the program in six years.
What is the prerequisite for AIS?
Completion of the Kufah Institute Diploma in Islamic Studies (DIS) is required. Students with equivalent prior study may contact info@kufah.org to discuss placement options.
What certification is awarded upon completion?
Students who successfully complete all three years of AIS (Tracks A and B for each year) receive the Advanced Islamic Studies certificate from Kufah Institute.
Do I have to take all courses in a year?
Students may enroll in individual courses, though all courses in a given year must be completed to advance to the next year of the program.
What if I am unable to pay the tuition?
We are committed to ensuring financial hardship does not prevent enrollment. Contact us at info@kufah.org to discuss options. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.
Will recordings be available?
In-person attendance is expected; however, recordings will be made available to registered students for review in cases of absence.