Jaffari ILM – Quranic Arabic Program
CURRENT COURSES IN SESSION
Instructor: Shaykh Dr. Abu Sumayya
Course Description:
Unlock Your Potential to Understand the Qur’an
Join our 6-level structured program, based on the Fawakih Institute curriculum. Students typically complete Level 1 within one year. Classes run in three semesters, each consisting of 14 sessions, providing a gradual and structured approach to building Qur’anic Arabic skills while reinforcing reading, grammar, and vocabulary.
Level 1 of the Fawakih Qur’anic Arabic curriculum is a beginner track designed to give students a strong foundation in reading, understanding, and analyzing Qur’anic texts. It introduces basic grammar and morphology, including simple verb conjugations, noun structures, and sentence patterns, while building core Qur’anic vocabulary. Students practice reading short surahs, duʿā, and classical texts, with exercises in comprehension, listening, and writing. The level is structured in stages (1A, 1B, 1C) that gradually consolidate skills, preparing learners to progress to more advanced grammar, text analysis, and Qur’anic fluency in Level 2.
Cost: $110, non-refundable (includes textbook)
When:
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Tuesdays: January 6, 13, 20, 27 | Feb 10, 17
- Wednesday: Feb 4
Break: Classes will pause for Holy Month of Ramadhan and will resume after Eid, with 7 additional classes remaining in the term
Time: 7:30PM – 9:00 PM
Where: Marhaba Hall, Jaffari Community Centre – 9000 Bathurst Street, Thornhill, ON
For more information or questions, email us at ilm@jaffari.org
Click here to view FAQ on 1B/1C
Instructor: Shaykh Muhammad Hasnain
Course Description:
Level 1B:
This course is a continuation of Level 1A, but instead of introducing new material, Level 1B reinforces the foundational concepts covered in Level 1A via Listening, Quran Analysis, and Text Analysis using direct application to the Quran, further enriching their understanding of Level 1 concepts.
Level 1C:
This course is the final part of Level 1. In it, students further reinforce foundational concepts covered in Level 1A, but they also cover foundational Tajwid concepts. The main modules are Tajwid, Quran Analysis, and Text Analysis, with emphasis on Quranic application.
What will we learn?:
– Apply grammar through listening, Qur’an analysis, and tajwīd
– Revise concepts from 1A and strengthen comprehension, vocabulary, and pronunciation.
– Engage directly with Juz ‘Amma, aḥādīth, and short texts to connect theory with real Arabic.
– Progress to Level 2 with more advanced grammar and analysis.
What’s next?:
– Secure your spot before it fills – Level 1A had 75+ registrants!
– Open to ages 11+
– Levels 1A-1C can cost $3,000+ – this heavily discounted price makes these Qur’anic Arabic classes more accessible.
– This May to December 2026, don’t miss the rare opportunity to start or continue your journey.
Cost: $290 for both Levels 1B and 1C, non-refundable (includes textbook)
When:
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Tuesdays: Starting May 19th
Time: 7:30PM – 9:00 PM
Where: Marhaba Hall, Jaffari Community Centre – 9000 Bathurst Street, Thornhill, ON
Pre-Requisites: Finish level 1A with at least 70% or if you haven’t finished level 1A and would like to join, please complete the assessment by clicking here.
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For more information or questions, email us at ilmarabic@jaffari.org
LEVEL DETAILS
Focus: Core grammar, basic morphology, simple Quranic texts
You learn:
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Basic sentence structure (nominal/verbal sentences)
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Verb conjugation patterns (past, present, imperative)
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Common particles and connectors
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High-frequency Quranic vocabulary
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Analysis of short Quranic passages
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Stories of Prophets for reading practice
Goal: Begin understanding basic Quranic phrases and structures.
Focus: Expanding grammar + stronger morphology
You learn:
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Derived verb forms (Forms II–X basics)
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Case endings and grammatical roles
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Pronouns, attached pronouns
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More complex sentence constructions
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Reading/analysis of longer Quranic passages
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Continued practice with Stories of Prophets
Goal: Read and analyze short to mid-length Quranic verses with guidance.
Focus: Strong grammar and morphology consolidation
You learn:
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Advanced verb morphology, irregular verbs
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Complex nominal and verbal structures
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Expanded grammatical theory (Hāla, Tamyīz, etc.)
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Tafsir-guided analysis of longer passages
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Introduction to hadith selections
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Listening, writing, conversational practice introduced
Goal: Move from guided reading to semi-independent analysis.
Focus: Heavy text-analysis + advanced structures
You learn:
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Advanced syntax and grammar applications
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Detailed morphological patterns and rarer forms
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Surah-level analysis (e.g., Kahf, Yaseen, Maryam)
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Introduction to rhetoric (balāghah)
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Classical prose and simple poetry
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More listening/writing/speaking coursework
Goal: Understand major Surah sections without heavy reliance on translation.
Focus: Rhetoric, classical texts, deeper Quranic studies
You learn:
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Rhetorical devices in the Quran
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Advanced sentence flow and coherence
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Detailed exegesis-based text analysis
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Classical theology, fiqh, and creed texts
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Classical poetry and hadith commentary
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Advanced composition and expression
Goal: Analyze classical texts independently and appreciate Quranic rhetoric.
Focus: High-level mastery of Classical Arabic
You learn:
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In-depth balāghah (semantics, eloquence, figurative devices)
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Multi-page classical texts (fiqh, creed, biography, tafsir)
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Full Surah analysis at rhetorical + syntactic level
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Independent reading of unvowelled texts
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Advanced electives (sermons, poetry, prophetic biography, etc.)
Goal: Read and interpret Classical Arabic texts — including unvowelled material — with confidence and fluency.
SCHEDULE
Jaffari ILM will be offering Level 1 (1A, 1B, and 1C). The inaugural class launched on January 6, 2026, with weekly sessions held on Tuesday evenings.
Following the completion of the first term, Level 1B/1C is scheduled to begin on May 12, 2026.
The program continues to operate on a year-long cycle from January to December, with each semester running for three months. Scheduled breaks are observed during the month of Ramadhan, the first 12 days of Muharram, and all Wiladat and Shahadat occasions.
To gain the full benefit of the curriculum, students are encouraged to remain consistent and enroll in each subsequent semester to complete Level 1 within the one-year timeframe.
TEXTBOOK / RESOURCES
Using the Fawakih Institute Curriculum, each participant will receive a physical textbook, a personal login to an online portal, providing access to all resources, including a PDF textbook, lecture slides, quizzes, and homework. In addition, Jaffari ILM will offer supplementary resources based on materials provided by the instructor.
The curriculum includes a dedicated textbook for each level and also features a mobile app designed to support vocabulary learning.