U.S. History is a requirement for high school graduation in just about every U.S. state. However, it is often presented from a perspective that embraces outdated paradigms, diminishes the contributions of Muslims and non-White peoples, glorifies war, and focuses upon the contributions of the elite rather than the people of America themselves. An Islamic perspective […]
Courses
World History – Free Course
World History is a requirement for high school graduation in just about every U.S. state. However, it is often presented from a perspective that embraces outdated paradigms, diminishes the contributions of Muslims and non-White peoples, glorifies war, and often has an atheistic approach to events and the motivations of people. An Islamic perspective on world […]
Biology – Free College Credit Course
Biology is a requirement for graduation in most U.S. states, and knowledge of living systems is essential for myriad pursuits in scientific knowledge. Imam al-Ghazali state that spiritual aspirants should possess two types of knowledge: fiqh and medicine. Biology is a precursor to the second; however, it is often taught in schools without regard for […]
U.S. History: Pre-Columbian through the Civil War – College Credit Course
U.S. History is a requirement for high school graduation in just about every U.S. state. However, it is often presented from a perspective that embraces outdated paradigms, diminishes the contributions of Muslims and non-White peoples, glorifies war, and focuses upon the contributions of the elite rather than the people of America themselves. An Islamic perspective […]
Essentials of Islamic Belief and Practice – FREE!
This course is intended for students 13 – 18 years old and for younger students who have reached the age of legal responsibility in Islam. Numerous parents have requested that we offer a course covering the essentials of Islam, and this course aims to fulfill just such a need. Beginning with Dr. Asad Tarsin’s Being […]
Struggling Readers Assistance
This small group setting with a maximum of 8 students is designed to help older struggling readers (ages 8 – 16) develop the skill with confidence. Our instructor, Ustadha Enrica Sow, is an Orton-Gillingham trained reading teacher with over 20 years of classroom experience in the U.S., Mauritania, Qatar, and the U.A.E. She has helped […]
Elementary English Reading and Composition
The Elementary English Reading and Composition (8 – 10 Years) class will focus on an engaging, age-appropriate book list coupled with complimentary development of skills in composition. The goal here is to have a of broad selection of genres and perspectives to be explored with a practicing Muslim educator as a guide. Children will learn […]
Beginner’s Math
Struggling with how to introduce your child to numeracy and math? Then this course is for you! Students in Beginner’s Math will learn myriad numerical concepts and introductory mathematical operations, such as addition and subtraction, in an Islamic online environment with a Muslim instructor. Our instructor, Enrica Sow, is trained as a Montessori and International […]
Beginner’s Reading and Writing
Teaching a child to read is one of the most difficult tasks faced by homeschooling parents but one of the most essential. Starting November 16, Dar al-Afia will offer a 17-week course aimed at getting young children started with reading. Our instructor, Ustadha Enrica Sow, is trained as a Montessori, Orton-Gillingham, and International Baccalaureate PYP […]
Winter Course – The Lives of Man
10 – 12 years. Imam Haddad’s classic work, The Lives of Man, based on the Qu’ran and Hadith, explains that every human being passes through several “lives:” before conception, life in the world, life in the grave, the Resurrection, and finally, the Garden of the Fire. A complete Muslim must be aware of each of […]