Q: Is financial aid available?

A: Yes. Students must apply through the registration page and financial aid will be given to those who qualify. There are also payment plan options available.

Q: Are classes offered online?

A: The Sister’s Fiqh class will be available both in-person and online. Other classes will be available online for special circumstances only. The Arabic and Tajwīd classes will not have online options available.

Q: Will I be penalized if I cannot attend every class?

A: Attendance requirements are upon the teacher’s discretion and not attending without an excuse may result in a loss of a student’s participation grade.

Q: What should I do in the event of an absence?

A: Students should make their best effort to attend every class. If a student is not able to attend, a courtesy email to info@mihraab.com and the teacher is appropriate as well as arranging to retrieve the lecture notes from a classmate.

Q: Are the classes recorded?

A: Yes, each class is audio recorded. Students may request audio recordings by emailing: recordings@mihraab.com or info@mihraab.com.

Q: Can I sign up for select classes or do I have to register for all classes?

A: Yes, you can sign up for select classes or register for all classes.

Q: Will childcare be available?

A: No.

Q: Will classes include homework assignments or research papers?

A: Most work will take place during class; however, additional assignments are to the teacher’s discretion.

Q: Are books included in the tuition?

A:  No. All textbooks are to be purchased separately from tuition.

Q: Where can I find the books?

A: Under the course descriptions or on the booklist (all titles are linked to online booksellers; although, they can be purchased elsewhere).

Q: Should I prepare to take notes or maintain a binder?

A: Imam Shafi’i said, “Knowledge is that which is written down” so yes, it is advised to bring something to take notes on in addition to the texts for each class unless the teacher suggests otherwise.

Q: Should I expect exams?

A: Possibly; however, the means of doing so are specific to the teacher.

Q: Can I register for multiple quarters or do I have to wait until the announcement of each quarter?

A: Students must register in the time-frame ahead of each quarter.

Q: Will sisters have equal access to the knowledge and teachers?

A: Yes.

Q: Is there a minimum age requirement?

A: The Essentials of Islam Course is designed for adults; however, youth ages 14 and above are all encouraged to enroll─exceptions may be granted on a case-by-case basis to younger students.

Q: Can non-Muslims register for the Essentials of Islam Course?

A: Yes.

Q: Can I split classes between myself and a friend?

A: No, classes cannot be divided amongst students.

Q: Can I take both the Hanafi and Shafi’i Jurisprudence classes?

A: No, these classes are held concurrently.

Q: Can I use a different translation from those on the booklist?

A: No. Students should use the same text as assigned in order to be consistent with the teacher; however, students may use the original version of translated texts (or other translated versions for that matter) in addition to that which is found on the booklist.

Q: Will students have access to recordings after the course is finished?

A: We will allow access to recordings for registered students upon request up to one year.

Q: Is the Mihraab Foundation changing its model?

A: We will continue to offer weekly Sacred Knowledge Classes and Youth Halaqahs at various venues in the area free of charge. The Essentials of Islam Course is designed for the student who wishes to attend a more in depth and formally structured environment.