Arkview+ Scholarship Track

Arkview+ Scholarship

Introduction to the Program

Arkview+ gives you access to all of our online classes as well as all past recordings. The scholarship track offers technical courses in ‘aqida, fiqh, usul, ‘ilm al-hadith, ‘ulum al-Quran, and fiqh al-sira. Students who complete the Scholarship Track often go on to teach in their local masajid and in some cases teach for Safina Society onsite or online.

Fall 2021

Offerings

1 Arabic Night Course

• On Arkview+.

• This course is live starting September 20. All sessions recorded.

• By the end of this course, students will be able to read classical Arabic while knowing its grammar and understanding the morphology of the individual words.

• Schedule: Monday - Thursday, September: 8:45 - 9:45 PM, Starting October: 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM

• Pre-Requisites: Students must be able to read the letters and have a basic understanding of grammar. Can catch up by watching the videos of the course Intro to Arabic Grammar in 40 Lessons.

• Teachers: Niaz Hannan & Osama Salhia

• Texts: The first is for Nahw (syntax), and the second and third for arf (morphology).

Al-Tuhfa al-Saniyya, Explanation of the Ajrumiyya PDF Purchase

From the Treasures of Arabic Morphology PDF Purchase

Cream of Arabic Imperative Words PDF Purchase

Hans Wehr Dictionary PDF Purchase

2 Science of Tawhid, followed by Sciences of Quran

• On Arkview+. This course is live starting September 19. All sessions recorded.

• Schedule: Sunday, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST

• Teacher: Shadee Elmasry

3 Arabic for Kids

• On Arkview+ & Arkview. This course is live starting September 20. All sessions recorded.

• The course is a practical application of the Arabic language and utilizes a method intended for native speakers at the elementary stages in their education.

• Schedule: Monday & Wednesday, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM EST

• Teacher: Mansur Kaps

4 The Quran According to Imam Qalun

• On Arkview+ & Arkview.

• This course is live starting September 20. All sessions recorded.

• Students will learn the basic rules and recitation of Tajwid according to the narration of Imam Qalun. This course will focus on Surat al-Fatiha and Baqara.

• Schedule: Monday & Wednesday, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST

• Teachers: Ali Ben Saad

5 The History of the Umayyads

• On Arkview+ & Arkview.

• This course is live starting September 23. All sessions recorded.

• This course will approach the history of the Ummayads and the manner in which they shaped much of Islamic history.

• Schedule: Thursday, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM EST

• Teachers: Hamzah Raza

6 Sira in Czech

• On Arkview+ & Arkview.

• This course is live starting September 19. All sessions recorded.

• The aim of this course is to acquaint students with the basic story-line and the most important events in the life of the Prophet Muhammad, SAW in the Czech language.

• Schedule: Sunday, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST

• Teachers: Kristian Yassin Dembicky

7 Sira in Spanish

• On Arkview+ & Arkview.

• This course is live starting September 19. All sessions recorded.

• This course will teach Seerah in the Spanish language.

• Schedule: Sunday, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM EST

• Teachers: Alvaro Musa Franco

8 Islamic History for Tweens

• On Arkview+ & Arkview.

• This course is live starting September 21. All sessions recorded.

• This course will cover Islamic history from the time of the rightly guided caliphs to the late Ottoman empire.

• Schedule: Tuesday, 5:30 PM - 6:10 PM EST

• Teachers: Kareem Odeh

9 Fiqh Essentials

• On Arkview+ & Arkview.

• This course is live starting September 19. All sessions recorded.

• This course takes an in depth look at the 5 pillars of Islam with a heavy emphasis on prayer and purification, as well as prohibitions of the tongue, rights of parents, and purification of the heart.

• Schedule: Sunday, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM EST

• Age: 11+ including adults

• Teachers: Hala Amer

10 Maliki Fiqh: Ibn Ashir Part 2

• On Arkview+ & Arkview.

• This course is live starting September 25. All sessions recorded.

• This class is a continuation of our study of Ibn Ashir - a 300 line poem in Aqida, Fiqh, and Tassawuf.

• Schedule: Wednesday, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM EST

• Teachers: Harun Saleh

11 Hanafi Fiqh of Worship

• On Arkview+ & Arkview.

• This course is live starting September 19. All sessions recorded.

• This course will cover the Fiqh rulings of the Ḥanafī Madhhab (School of Thought).

• Schedule: Sunday, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EST

• Teacher: Niaz Hannan

12 Fortress of Faith for Teens

• On Arkview+ & Arkview.

This course is live starting September 22. All sessions recorded.

• Students will learn the fundamentals of a Muslim's beliefs, or 'aqida.

• Schedule: Wednesday, 6:00 PM - 6:40 PM EST

• Age: 14-17 (high schoolers)

• Teacher: Shadee Elmasry

14 Intro to Arabic Grammar in Forty Lessons

• On Arkview+ & Arkview. This course is live year-round. Grammar recordings are already up.

• The most foundational elements of grammar are covered, followed by reading passages read by the students. Upon completion of the forty lessons, we begin reading them all over again. The practice readings however, are always different.

• Schedule: Tuesday & Thursday, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM EST

• Teacher: Jomo Ali

15 Interactive Tajwid

• On Arkview+ & Arkview. This course is live starting September 25. All sessions recorded.

• This course will begin with covering the basics and fundamentals of the science of Tajwid followed by theory and practice sessions to learn the proper pronunciation of the Arabic alphabet and the rules of Tajwid.

• Schedule: Saturday, 10:00 AM- 12:15 PM EST

• Teacher: Nuh Saunders

16 Sira for Kids

•On Arkview+ & Arkview.

• This course is live starting September 19. All sessions recorded.

• Schedule: Sunday, 10:00 AM- 11:00 AM EST

• Teacher: Muin Saiyed

17 Women's Book Club

• On Arkview+ & Arkview.

• All sessions will be virtual. This class will be held once per month.

• Book information is posted on the Google Classroom for this class. • Teacher: Sherine Aboelezz

18 Men's Book Club

• On Arkview+ & Arkview.

• Sessions will be held virtually, and will be held on the first Saturday of every month at 10:00 AM EST.

• Book information is posted on the Google Classroom for this class.

• Teacher: Ali Ben Saad

Plus over 35 pre-recorded classes.

Meet the Instructors

Dr. Shadee Elmasry

Dr. Shadee Elmasry began studying the traditional sciences rigorously at age eighteen. He studied in Yemen, Mecca and Madina, London and Cairo under several veteran ulama. He studied Arabic Maliki fiqh, usul, aqida and suluk. Dr. Elmasry received a masters and PhD in religious studies, completing his masters thesis at The George Washington University and his PhD at The University of London, SOAS on Da’wa in the Works of Imam Abd Allah bin Alawi al-Haddad. Currently, he has found his way back home as Scholar in Residence and Director of Education at the New Brunswick Islamic Center in New Jersey. He is also the founder and head of Safina Society—an institution dedicated to disseminating Ahl al-Sunna & Jama knowledge live and online.

Pre-Recorded Courses

Fiqh of Inheritance

Shaykh Osama Salhia

This course will explore the different chapters of Islamic inheritance law and will include many problem-solving exercises. The text is based on the Shafi’i school, but the course will address scholarly disagreement when applicable. It will also address some of the common misconceptions directed against Islamic Inheritance Law.

Hikam Ibn Ata

Dr. Shadee Elmasry

Based on Ibn 'Ata 'Allah's book, the lectures cover the following topics: knowledge, tawbah, sincerity, ritual of prayer, solitude, invocation, abstinence, meditation, poverty, & disciplining the ego.

Wisdoms of Sira

Dr. Shadee Elmasry

This course goes over the Jurisprudence of the Prophetic Biography and a brief history of the rightly guided caliphate by Dr. M. Sa'id Ramadan al-Buti, taught by Dr. Shadee Elmasry.

Bukharis Shortest Chains

Mufti Niaz Hannan

In this course, Shaykh Mufti Niaz Hannan narrates the Thulathiyyat of Imam al- Bukhari’s Jami‘ al-Sahih through the multiple chains of transmission he has received from his teachers worldwide. These chains connect one to students and teachers of Hadith going back fourteen centuries and ultimately back to The Greatest of Creation.

Remembrance of God

Dr. Shadee Elmasry

How frustrating is it not being able to access knowledge directly from its Arabic sources? This course takes you through the text word for word, while also discussing the content. So this is not just Arabic. If you don't know Arabic at all, you will still benefit from the commentary. This is how the screen looks, as the sections we go over are highlighted and specific words are marked.

World of Angels

Dr. Shadee Elmasry

Shaykh Abd al-Hamid Kishk gathers every verse and hadith about angels, as well as false stories and myths about them in this iman-raising work.

Short Suras Explained

Dr. Shadee Elmasry

Power of Surat al-Fatiha, hallmarks of the Meccan suras, causes of revelation, the five points of Tawhid in Surat al-Ikhlas, Vivid descriptions of Afterlife, and more

Surat al-Kahf Explained

Dr. Shadee Elmasry

In light of the fitna of akhir al-zaman, this is one of the most important suras to be studied.

Summarized Ihya Ulum al-Din

Dr. Shadee Elmasry

Discussion on Imam Al-Ghazali's Ihya Ulum al-Din (The Revival of the Religious Sciences).

& 27 other courses

Hanafi Fiqh • Hanafi Fiqh for Kids • Fiqh for Kids • Maliki Fiqh: Mukhtasar-al-Akhdari • Seerah for Youth • Companions of the Prophet ﷺ for Tweens • Fortress of Faith for Teens • Descriptions of the Prophet ﷺ • Arabic Grammar • Interactive Tajwid • Fiqh for Male & Female Teens • Ashmawiyya Maliki Fiqh • Hadith for Teens • Stories of the Prophets for Tweens • Alchemy of Happiness • Arabic Alphabet for Beginners • Virtues of Seclusion • Introduction to Tajwid • Manifestations of the Unseen • Lives of Man • Causes of Revelation • Book of Salat • Book of Wudu • Book of Hayd • Book of Ghusl • and Book of Iman.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I register?

You can register for the Arkview+ Scholarship Track here.

What is the difference between the Scholarship and Foundations?

The scholarship track is for students eager to climb the mountain of knowledge. Give us time, and we'll prepare you for the journey. You'll graduate ready and able to sit in high level classes of theology and law, knowing exactly what is being taught. The foundations track is for those who want to stay connected with loosely organized and relaxed sessions, not necessarily following an ordered curriculum.

How do I log in?

You can log in from your teachable account at MyArkview.org.

Who do I contact if I have any questions?

Please direct all questions to MyArkview@SafinaSociety.org. We will be happy to assist you!

Once I've registered, how can I access the classes?

Our communications hub is Google Classroom. Live classes are on zoom. All pre-recorded classes are on MyArkview.org.

Tuition

$49/month