Sphere of
Knowledge

فَتَعَالَى اللَّـهُ الْمَلِكُ الْحَقُّ ۗ وَلَا تَعْجَلْ بِالْقُرْآنِ مِن قَبْلِ أَن يُقْضَىٰ إِلَيْكَ وَحْيُهُ ۖ وَقُل رَّبِّ زِدْنِي عِلْمًا

“So high [above all] is Allah, the Sovereign, the Truth. And, [O Muhammad], do not hasten with [recitation of] the Qur’an before its revelation is completed to you, and say, “My Lord, increase me in knowledge.”
[Quran 20:114]

The ISBCC ilm programming is meant to follow in the footsteps of our vast and formidable Islamic intellectual tradition. We strive to emulate our tradition's commitment to: becoming students of both the text (the Qur'an and Sunnah) and the context (the realities and philosophies of our American community); seeking knowledge from both the books and the teachers/scholars of our tradition; seeing learning as happening through all the five senses; and following all the recommend external and internal etiquettes of learning.

We are grateful to Allah for our community's Senior Imam, Shaykh Yasir, who has brought this vision to the sphere of knowledge at the ISBCC. Check out the playlist below to journey through the sphere of Knowledge and scroll below to our current course offerings.

Current Courses (Fall 2019)

The ISBCC Quran Program

You can go from not knowing a letter of Arabic to being a qualified Quran teacher in a couple of years by the will of Allah through the ISBCC's weekly Quran classes:

  • Reading the Quran – Beginner (1 semester class)
  • Reciting the Quran – Intermediate/Advanced (2 semesters class)
  • Teaching the Quran – Advanced (1+ semester seminar)

Take the first step by signing up for one of the classes below:


Course Description

This class is designed to teach beginners how to read Arabic. We will teach the Arabic letters, vowels, basic rules of tajweed (Qur'anic recitation). Students will have weekly opportunities to read in class and practice writing. By the end of the course, they will inshaAllah leave being able to read the Qur'an.

Students must come to class with a notebook and be prepared to take notes.

Schedule

Starting Thursday, September 12th
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm (weekly on Thursdays)

Registration

Registration is open and expected to fill up. Financial aid is available upon request (email quran@isbcc.org). Please register with the button below.

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Course Description

This class is for intermediate students. Recite like the Prophet (s) recited by learning the rules of tajweed needed to recite the Quran properly.

Topics covered:

  • Rules of Nun and Meem Sakinah – Idghaam, Ikhfaa, Iqlaab, Idhaar
  • Tafkheem and Tarqeeq – The 5 levels of lightness and heavyness of 
  • Madd – The various types of elongation
  • Turuq – Variations within Hafs an Asim

There will be an emphasis on reciting to the teacher and sharpening one's own recitation.

Class Expectations: Students must come to class prepared to take notes with their own personal notebook.

Prerequisites

Must be able to read Arabic verses of the Quran.

Students who have taken Reading the Quran or Reciting the Quran I are recommended to take this class.

Schedule

Starting Thursday, September 12th
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm (weekly on Thursdays)

Registration

Registration is open and expected to fill up. Financial aid is available upon request (email quran@isbcc.org). Please register with the button below.

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Overview

The ISBCC Quran School covers the following subjects:

  • Hifz (Quran Memorization)
  • Quranic Arabic
  • Islamic Studies (Fiqh & Aqidah)

Ages 7+ are welcome. There are discounts for families with multiple students or financial need.

The school is currently at capacity. You may place your child on the waitlist below and we'll reach out when a spot opens for your child.

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