The journey towards seeking knowledge of the Islamic sciences begins at your local community at ICF. The ICF Uswah Seminary offers a 2 year comprehensive program, consisting of part-time classes focused in the areas of Hadith, Qur’an, History, Aqeedah, Usul, Fiqh, and Tazkiyah. Our mission is to provide a professional learning environment for these sacred sciences in educating our college students, young professionals, and adults learners.

Once you embark in this journey of seeking sacred knowledge, your desire to learn more will not cease.

منهومان لا يشبعان منهوم في علم لا يشبع، ومنهوم في دنيا لا يشبع

Recorded by Imam Hakim (rahimahullah) on the authority of Sayyiduna Anas (radiyallahu ‘anhu): The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The seekers of two concerns are never satisfied: the seeker of knowledge and the seeker of the world.”

Source: (Mustadrak Hakim, vol. 1 pg. 92)

Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Imam Hakim (rahimahullah)

Uswah Seminary is a 2-year program with part-time classes for our adults. The curriculum is structured and comprehensive, with the intention of allowing knowledge of Islamic Sciences to be accessible to everyone.

HST 101 – Seerah Makkah

HST 102 – Seerah Madinah

HST 201 – The Rightly Guided Caliphs

FQH 101 – Fiqh of Tahara and Salah

FQH 102 – Fiqh of Marriage

FQH 201 – Fiqh of Business Transactions

AQD 101 – Aqeedah

QRN 101 – Introduction to the Sciences of the Qur'an

USL 101 – Introduction to Usul-ul-Fiqh

HDT 101 – Introduction to Hadith Sciences

TZK 101 – Purification of the Heart I

TZK 102 – Purification of the Heart II

The courses below are currently open for Spring 2024 registration. Course enrollment and tuition payment takes place through our online student portal. Each course has a flat charge of $125.

Course Description: Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth with Tazkiyah 102: Beautifying the Character, a five-week course unlocking the secrets of moral excellence and heart purification in Islam. Dive deep into 'Minhaj al-Qasideen' and elevate your character to new heights

Prerequisites: None

Times: Saturdays: March 9 - April 13. 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm CST

Instructors: Sh Salah Mahmoud

Academic Lead

Shaykh Salah completed hifdh of the Holy Qur’an at the age of 10. He earned his B.A. in Islamic Studies from the prestigious Al-Azhar University in Cairo, Egypt and continued his education to obtain various valuable Ijazaat in Qur’an. Previously, Shaykh Salah has served as an Imam in both Jamaica Muslim Center and The Muslim American Society of Queens in New York City. Prior to joining to ICF, he was the head of the Islamic Studies & Qur’an Department at Brighter Horizons Academy. Shaykh Salah also serves as a visiting Imam at various Masajid in Dallas, TX.

Mariam Battla – BOARD LIAISON

SAAD RIAZUDDIN – ADMINISTRATOR

KAMRAN HUSAIN – ADMINISTRATOR

HAYA HUSAIIN – ADMINISTRATOR

TALHA SIDDIQUI – ADMINISTRATOR

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