Diploma of Islamic Studies (DIS) – Spring 2026
The Diploma of Islamic Studies (DIS) at Kufah Institute is a structured, one-year program designed to immerse students in the Qur’an, Hadith, Fiqh, Aqeedah, Arabic, and spirituality under traditionally trained scholars.
Choose between Track A (DIS A) for evenings/weekends or Track B (DIS B) for daytime intensive study. All timings correspond to Eastern Time (Tampa, FL).
Registration
Secure your seat in the Spring 2026 Diploma of Islamic Studies cohort.
Ready to begin?
Complete the online registration form using the link below. A member of the Kufah Institute team will follow up with next steps and important program details.
Course Catalogue
Browse the full Diploma of Islamic Studies course catalogue, including course descriptions, learning outcomes, and program policies.
Course Schedule Overview
Review the Spring 2026 schedule overview for DIS Track A and Track B.
Course Descriptions
Explore the core courses offered in the Diploma of Islamic Studies program across Track A (evening/weekend) and Track B (daytime intensive). DIS A and DIS B can be completed in one year.
📘 Track A (DIS A)
Tuesday & Thursday: 6pm – 8pm
Saturday: 8am – 12pm
All Class Timings correspond to Eastern Time (UTC−5/−4) local time for Tampa, FL
📗 Track B (DIS B)
Monday to Thursday: 8am – 1pm
All Class Timings correspond to Eastern Time (UTC−5/−4) local time for Tampa, FL
DIS A and DIS B can be completed in one year.
Open House: Learn More About the Program
Hear directly from our faculty and leadership about the vision, structure, and student experience of the Diploma of Islamic Studies.
Click below to watch the recorded open house session for the program.
Faculty
The Diploma of Islamic Studies at Kufah Institute is taught by a team of traditionally trained scholars and professionals with international experience in teaching, research, and community service.
Shaykh Dr. Mohammad Omar Hussaini
Shaykh Dr. Mohammad Omar Hussaini memorized the Quran at Ma’had Ta’lim ul-Islam. He holds a BA in Psychology (2000) and MD degree. In 2006, he received degrees in both Shari’ah studies from Darul Uloom Zakariyyah, South Africa and Medicine from the University of Illinois. From 2007 to 2013, Shaykh Omar completed his medical residency in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology and fellowships in Hematopathology and Molecular Genetic Pathology at Washington University in St. Louis. During this time, he also received formal authorization in the Islamic science of spiritual purification. Shaykh Omar is currently Director of Molecular Hematopathology at the Moffitt Cancer Center and Associate Professor of Oncological Sciences at the University of South Florida in Tampa. He lectures at retreats, I’tikaaf programs, universities, conferences, and mosques worldwide and teaches weekly classes in Arabic, Islamic jurisprudence, and spirituality.
Shaykh Kamaluddin Ahmed
Shaykh Kamaluddin Ahmed was born and raised in Manhattan. While at college at the University of Chicago, he turned to religion, and in 1999, he left America to spend twenty years abroad. He pursued the classical disciplines of Islamic learning, becoming a traditionally trained Islamic scholar, receiving the ‘Ālimiyyah and Takhassus fi’l-Fiqh degrees. He then served as an instructor and guide to university students and professionals in Pakistan, England, and South Africa. From 2005-2013, he was a professor of Islamic Thought and Intellectual History at leading universities in Pakistan, including LUMS and AKU. In 2017, he returned to academia to pursue a PhD in Islamic Intellectual History at the University of Oxford. From 2020-2023, he held research fellowships in Islamic philosophy at Princeton University and Yale University. Since 2023, he has worked as a researcher and administrator at a nonprofit institute in the Princeton area. He also serves as Academic Advisor and Project Consultant at Kufah. His talks are available at: Islamic Spirituality YouTube Channel .
Shaykh Ahyan Yoonas
Shaykh Mohammad Ahyan Yoonas is a native of Atlanta, Georgia, where he began his Islamic education by completing Ḥifẓ at Masjid Omar bin Abdul Aziz. He pursued his ʿĀlimiyyah studies at Tibyan Seminary and later at DarusSalam Seminary, from which he graduated in 2023. He subsequently earned a Master’s degree in Islamic Texts with a concentration in Islamic Law from Zaytuna College, where he authored his thesis titled “Critically Speaking: Early Matn Criticism in the Ḥanafī Madhhab from Shaybānī to Ṭaḥāwī.” Deeply committed to community education, Ahyan has regularly delivered seminars, intensives, and lectures across the Metro Atlanta area. His intellectual interests center on Uṣūl al-Fiqh, Kalām, Philosophy, and the broader landscape of Islamic Intellectual History.
Shaykh Dr. Mohammed Ali Ismail
Shaykh Dr. Mohammed Ali Ismail was raised in Florida and studied at USF, where he served as MSA president. He began Islamic studies while pursuing medical school and radiology residency at Ohio State University. He studied the Dars-e-Nizami curriculum through multiple institutes and graduated from Jamia Falah Darayn in Dayton, OH in 2024. He is now an Assistant Professor at OSU and an Abdominal Radiologist.
ʿĀlimah Zeba Hussaini
ʿĀlimah Zeba Hussaini was raised in the UAE and the U.S. A mother of five, she studied Tajwīd in St. Louis and began Tazkiyah training in Chicago. She completed her Alimah/Shariah degree in Lusaka, Zambia at Jamia Zainab in 2015. She is co-founder of Makkiyyah Institute and teaches advanced hadīth and other sciences. She also has experience in community counseling and regularly teaches women and youth globally.
ʿĀlimah Dr. Ambareen Khan
Raised in Philadelphia, ʿĀlimah Dr. Ambareen Khan studied at Villanova University and completed medical school and anesthesiology residency at Drexel University. While balancing motherhood and medicine, she pursued tajwīd in 2015 and completed her Alimah degree from Zaynab Institute in 2024. She resides in Tampa, FL.
ʿĀlimah Amera Khanum
ʿĀlimah Amera Khanum was raised in India and moved to the U.S. 28 years ago. She holds a degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering and has studied Islamic sciences with institutions including Zaynab Institute, Makkiyyah Institute, Rabata, and Seekers Guidance. She recently completed a six-year Alimah program at Zaynab Institute and actively organizes Islamic programs and events.
ʿĀlimah Lubna Zaffer
ʿĀlimah Lubna Zaffer has lived in Louisiana, and now resides in Tampa, Florida. She is a proud mother of three. Having graduated from Zaynab Institute, she now teaches Purification of the Heart and Spiritual Parenting at the same institute. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of New Orleans. ʿĀlimah Lubna is an Islamic Studies teacher at Bayaan Academy, teaching a variety of Islamic sciences to Muslim children.
Questions? Please contact us at ali@kufah.org
Open to Brothers and Sisters
Location: Masjid Daarusalam (ISONET)
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the program?
The program can be completed in one year if students enroll in both DISA and DISB tracks simultaneously. Alternatively, the program can be completed part-time over two years by taking one set of classes (either DISA or DISB) per year. Please see the course catalog for details on the different classes offered under DISA and DISB.
Do I have to take all the classes?
No, students have the flexibility to take as few as one class at a time and work progressively toward completing the program. What certification will I receive upon completing the course? Students who successfully complete both DISA and DISB tracks will be awarded a Diploma in Islamic Studies (DIS). This certification serves as a prerequisite for enrollment in our Advanced Islamic Studies (AIS) Curriculum the details of which will be forthcoming on the website in sha Allah.
What certification will I receive upon completing the course?
Students who successfully complete both DISA and DISB tracks will be awarded a Diploma in Islamic Studies (DIS). This certification serves as a prerequisite for enrollment in our Advanced Islamic Studies (AIS) Curriculum the details of which will be forthcoming on our website Insha Allah.
What if I am a beginner in Islamic studies?
The DISA and DISB classes are specifically designed for individuals who are at the early stages of their Islamic studies journey. The courses begin with foundational concepts and gradually advance to more complex topics.
How is your course different from other courses?
Our goal is to provide a curriculum that allows for practical application of the traditional sciences. We focus heavily on making sure that students are ready to handle the challenges of everyday life on their Iman after graduating from this course. We will provide guidance throughout the course to foster a student’s academic, spiritual, and personal growth.
Will recordings be available?
While in-person attendance is mandatory, we understand that unforeseen circumstances may arise. Recordings of the classes will be made available to registered students.
What if I am unable to pay the tuition?
We are dedicated to ensuring that financial hardship does not prevent anyone from enrolling in our courses. Students are encouraged to contribute whatever they can and to contact us at info@kufah.org for further assistance. If you are interested in sponsoring a student, please reach out to info@kufah.org.
I have studied somewhere else for 1+ years. Do you have any options for advanced students?
If you feel that you have completed portions of the DISA and DISB curriculum elsewhere, please reach out to info@kufah.org. If there is enough interest, we are hoping to provide a few of our AIS offerings part time to a select group of students.