A structured Islamic learning program for adults, young professionals, and high school students who want to grow in knowledge, confidence, and practice.
Program Schedule
Start Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Location: Islamic Association of Raleigh (IAR) – In-Person Only
Tuition: $70
Weekly Schedule (Tuesdays):
Time | Course Title | Instructor |
7:00–9:00pm | Aqeedah Essentials | Imam Saif Morad |
| 7:00–9:00pm | Fiqh of Purification and Salah | Imam Saif Morad |
What if this semester became the turning point where your faith grew stronger, your worship became more meaningful, and your life became more intentional?
Islamic Essentials Level 1 is designed to help students build strong foundations in faith and worship while also learning how to build daily habits that strengthen both their deen and dunya.
This is not just about collecting information.
It is about building clarity, conviction, discipline, and growth.
This course provides an in-depth understanding of Islamic creed (Aqeedah). Students will explore the core tenets of faith, including belief in Allah, angels, prophets, holy books, the Last Day, and Qadar (divine predestination). The course aims to strengthen students’ faith and provide them with the knowledge to articulate and defend their beliefs.
Students will learn:
This course is designed to help students develop clarity, certainty, and confidence in Islam.
This course provides a comprehensive and practical understanding of two of the most essential acts of worship in Islam: purification (taharah) and prayer (salah). Rooted in the classical text ʿUmdat al-Fiqh, students will not only learn the rulings, but also develop clarity, confidence, and consistency in their daily worship.
This program is designed not only to teach you Islam, but to help you grow through Islam.
Alongside weekly classes, students will also learn how to build daily habits that:
Because real Islamic learning should shape how you live, not just what you know.
This program is ideal for:
No prior background in Islamic studies is required.
Program: Islamic Essentials Level 1
Instructor: Imam Saif Morad
Location: Islamic Association of Raleigh
Schedule: Tuesdays | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Start Date: April 14, 2026
Duration: 16 weeks
Cost- $70
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Many people want to grow in Islam, but they are missing strong foundations.
Some struggle with doubts.
Some want to improve their salah.
Some want more confidence in what they believe.
Others want to be more disciplined and intentional in life.
Islamic Essentials Level 1 was created to meet those needs by helping students build a strong base in belief, worship, and personal growth.
We rely on our generous community to create a lasting impact and ensure the continuous operations of your Masjid as the gathering place, school, and house of worship for Muslims across the Triangle.
Those who spend their wealth in charity day and night, secretly and openly—their reward is with their Lord, and there will be no fear for them, nor will they grieve.”
– The Holy Quran 2:274
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