ISLAMIC THEOLOGY
A comprehensive Aalimiyyah pathway designed to develop students from Arabic proficiency through advanced Islamic scholarship and the study of Prophetic traditions.
About the Program
The Islamic Theology program represents Maryland Institute of Development's complete 8 Level Aalimiyyah pathway, guiding students through progressive stages of Arabic language mastery, classical Islamic sciences, and advanced study of the Prophetic traditions. Rooted in the esteemed Dars-e-Nizami curriculum and designed to cultivate scholars of Islam ('Ulama), MID has adapted the program to meet the needs of contemporary students while preserving the depth and rigor of traditional Islamic scholarship. The schedule is specifically tailored to accommodate adults (both men and women), working professionals, college students, and teenagers, with classes held on weeknights and Sundays.
The full pathway is comprised of three academic programs: Arabic Mastery, Islamic Sciences, and Prophetic Traditions. Each stage builds upon the knowledge and skills developed in the previous stage and leads students toward progressively advanced levels of Islamic scholarship.
A diploma or completion certificate is awarded after each stage of the program, recognizing the student's academic progress throughout the Aalimiyyah pathway.
فَقِيْهٌ وَّاحِدٌ أَشَدُّ عَلَى الشَّيْطَانِ مِنْ أَلْفِ عَابِدٍ
“A single jurist is more severe upon Shaitan than a thousand worshippers”
Prophet Muhammad ﷺProgram Pathway
The Islamic Theology program progresses through three distinct academic stages, beginning with Arabic language mastery and culminating in advanced study of the Prophetic traditions.
Arabic Mastery
Develop proficiency in classical Arabic through the study of grammar, morphology, reading, and related foundational disciplines in preparation for advanced Islamic studies.
Islamic Sciences
Build a comprehensive foundation in the classical Islamic sciences through the study of Fiqh, Tafseer, Hadith, and other core disciplines.
Foundational Islamic Sciences
Levels 3–4
Intermediate Islamic Sciences
Levels 5–7
Prophetic Traditions
Complete the Aalimiyyah pathway through advanced study of the major collections of Prophetic Hadith, including the Sihah Sittah.
Recognition at Every Stage
Students receive a diploma or completion certificate after completing each stage of the Islamic Theology program.
Begin Your Aalimiyyah Journey
Explore each stage of the Islamic Theology pathway and find the appropriate starting point based on your current level of study.