ISE 104: Muslims and the Modern Condition
Examine contemporary challenges faced by Muslims and their engagement with modern thought.
Key Details
Course Duration
Jan.13-Apr.28, 2026
(no classes February 16 to March 24 for Ramadan and Eid)
Time
Tuesdays, 6-7pm CT
Course Tuition
$380
Registration Deadline:
June 1, 2026
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTs
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must complete:
Be 18 years or older
OR
Academic readiness for advanced study
Applicants must complete:
Resources: No required textbook
Supplementary readings provided by the instructor
Learning Outcomes
What you’ll Master
Applied Thinking
Develop analytical skills for real-world challenges.
Critical Discussion
Engage in guided debates through structured class discussions.
Islamic Response
Understand how the Islamic tradition addresses modern ideologies.
Modern Issues
Explore key challenges in contemporary academic and social life.
FACULTY
Meet your Guide
Mawlana Arif Kamal
Mawlana Samir Ali
He serves as Chair of the Shaykh al-Hind Program and Assistant Dean of Students. He teaches Islamic Law, Qur’anic Exegesis, and Arabic. After completing his hifz at IIE, he received an ijazah in tajweed and in the Qirā’ah of Hafs ʿan ʿAṣim. He studied hadith at Darul Qasim, earning ijazat from its illustrious scholars, along with additional ijāzāt in musalsalāt and other collections from various scholars. He later specialized in tafsīr through the Takhaṣṣuṣ fī al-Tafsīr program under Shaykh Amin Kholwadia, Mawlana Kamil Uddin, and Dr. Issam Eido.
Mawlana Arif Kamal
Mawlana Samir Ali
He serves as Chair of the Shaykh al-Hind Program and Assistant Dean of Students. He teaches Islamic Law, Qur’anic Exegesis, and Arabic. After completing his hifz at IIE, he received an ijazah in tajweed and in the Qirā’ah of Hafs ʿan ʿAṣim. He studied hadith at Darul Qasim, earning ijazat from its illustrious scholars, along with additional ijāzāt in musalsalāt and other collections from various scholars. He later specialized in tafsīr through the Takhaṣṣuṣ fī al-Tafsīr program under Shaykh Amin Kholwadia, Mawlana Kamil Uddin, and Dr. Issam Eido.
Mawlana Arif Kamal
Mawlana Samir Ali
He serves as Chair of the Shaykh al-Hind Program and Assistant Dean of Students. He teaches Islamic Law, Qur’anic Exegesis, and Arabic. After completing his hifz at IIE, he received an ijazah in tajweed and in the Qirā’ah of Hafs ʿan ʿAṣim. He studied hadith at Darul Qasim, earning ijazat from its illustrious scholars, along with additional ijāzāt in musalsalāt and other collections from various scholars. He later specialized in tafsīr through the Takhaṣṣuṣ fī al-Tafsīr program under Shaykh Amin Kholwadia, Mawlana Kamil Uddin, and Dr. Issam Eido.
Academic Leadership
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International Students
Discount in most countries outside of North America. Students are provided a code at the time of registration.
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4 monthly installments
6-month plan available
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