Shaykh al-Hind Program

Begin Your Journey in Structured Islamic Scholarship
Applications for Fall 2027 open Feb.1
Shaykh al-Hind Program

A Structured Pathway into Islamic Scholarship

The Shaykh al-Hind Program is a structured entry-level academic program designed to build strong foundations in Arabic language and the core Islamic sciences through immersive, scholar-led instruction. 

It prepares students to engage primary Islamic texts with clarity, discipline, and academic confidence within the Sunni intellectual tradition, forming a direct pathway into intermediate and advanced levels of Islamic scholarship

Key Program Details

Program Type: Entry-Level Islamic Studies
Duration: 1 Year (Full-Time) / 2 Years (Part-Time)
Focus: Arabic & Core Islamic Sciences
Format: On-Campus
WHAT YOU WILL GAIN

Outcomes & Pathways

Academic and Professional Outcomes
Functional proficiency in classical Arabic reading
Foundational understanding of Islamic sciences
Textual analysis and interpretive reasoning skills
Academic discipline and structured study habits
Readiness for Intermediate Islamic studies programs
Your Next Step After Completion:
Intermediate Islamic Studies Program
Advanced Islamic Studies program(takmil) - Master’s(M.A.)
Specialization in tafsīr, fiqh, or ḥadīth
Long-term scholarly training pathways
PROGRAM IMPACT

Shaping Student Experiences

A reflection of how students experience structured learning, academic rigor, and personal growth throughout the program.
Transformational in discipline and structure
Strong in Arabic foundation building
Intellectually rigorous and focused
Supported through small class sizes
Grounded in classical tradition
PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Two Flexible Academic Tracks

Select the academic track that best aligns with your schedule, commitments, and goals.

1 Year: Full-Time Track

Campus-based intensive study
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Location: Hoffman Estates
Designed for full academic immersion

2 Years: Part-Time Track

Flexible format designed for working students and college students.
Year 1 Options:
Mon – Thur: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
or
Saturday: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Year 2:
Saturday: (8:30 AM – 2:30 PM)
Designed for professionals, parents, elders, and college students balancing study with work or education.
Location: Glendale Heights Campus
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTs

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:
Be 18 years or older
Demonstrate Qurʾān reading fluency
Commit to structured academic study
Pass selective admissions review
Admission is based on academic readiness and institutional capacity.
Principles & Foundations

Faculty Impact

Mentorship
Direct instruction by qualified scholars trained to teach according to Darul Qasim College standards
Curriculum
Madrasa-based structured curriculum
Progression
Strong Arabic foundation with clear academic progression pathways
Discipline
Disciplined and focused learning environment
A Strategic Academic Investment

Purposeful Gap Year

A structured gap-year program that builds discipline, clarity, and strong academic foundations before university or career advancement.


What gap year students can expect:
Strong academic discipline
Improved long-term learning outcomes
Clarity in educational direction
Learn a new language for transfer college assessment and credits
Begin with Purpose

Begin Your Academic Journey

Shaykh al-Hind program is a structured entry-level Islamic studies program designed to build strong foundations in Arabic language and the core Islamic sciences through immersive, scholar-led instruction.

Applications for Fall 2027 open Feb. 1
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