Course Overview

Arabic for Sharia Studies is a comprehensive language program designed for English-speaking students who aspire to understand the Arabic of the Qur’an and other Islamic books.

Unlike modern or conversational Arabic courses, this program focuses on Sharia Arabic, the precise, eloquent, and text-centered language of Islamic scholarship. Starting from the basics, students will gradually learn how Arabic words are formed, how sentences are built, and how to understand texts written by scholars.

Course Outcome 

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

1. Read and analyze  Arabic texts in Qur’an, Hadith, and Tafsir.
2. Recognize and apply rules (Nahw & Sarf).
3. Understand Qur’anic and Hadith-specific vocabulary and sentence structures.
4. Develop the ability to translate and summarize scholarly Arabic passages into English.
5. Comprehend discussions within their Arabic context.
6. Build confidence for Islamic Studies in Arabic-speaking environments.