Mission

" Do they not ponder the Qur'an or are their hearts locked up?" 

This noble ayah signifies our mission at the Arabic Institute here at Dar- us- Salaam. It is our mission to equip you, the eager Arabic student with the essential tools, tips, instruction and methods of learning that will enable you to read the Qur'an and understand it as it was revealed- in the Arabic tongue. No longer can we suffice ourselves with translations of the Book of Allah, the Ahadith of the Messenger of Allah 'sallahu alaihi was sallam' and the classical works of the Scholars when the opportunity presents itself for us to learn the classical Arabic in our own backyard. At the Arabic institute, you won't be learning how to order food at an Arab restaurant or how to reserve a hotel room in an Arab country. You will absorb the Arabic language through classes designed for you to understand Arabic in Arabic.

Goals and Objectives

1. To learn essential Arabic vocabulary that is commonly used in both the Qur'an as well as in conversations and daily usage. On average, in any given level of the eight levels that we offer here at AlSalik, you can expect to learn about 300-400 new words, not to mention their opposites and plurals.
2. To learn the essential grammar rules that one must have in order to properly understand the Qur'an and common speech.
3. To learn the proper usage of verbs in order to understand their various shades of meaning, as well as to employ Arabic-English dictionaries with ease.
4. To practice what is leaned of the above by written and verbal exercises that will allow the student to become comfortable with the Arabic language.
5. To engage in reading and listening drills that will refine the vocabulary usage and grammar rules that have been learned so that the student will see the Arabic language in action.

What will you achieve after going through the Eight Levels

After having gone through the eight levels of Al-Salik (approximately 2 years), insha Allah you will have finished the grammar taught at the Arabic language program in Imam Saud University (in other words, the Ma'had or IIASA in VA).  In addition to that, you will have equipped yourself with tools that will help you understand a major portion of the Qur'an, insha Allah.

Description of Levels

The first two levels will be taught from the series "Al-Kitaab Al-Asaasiyy."  These books will help lay a foundation in Arabic for our students. 

Level 3 and 4 will cover the Arabic grammar books of Imam Saud University from level 2.

Level 5 and 6 will cover the Arabic grammar books of Imam Saud University from level 3.

Level 7 and 8 will cover the Arabic grammar books of Imam Saud University from level 4.

A detailed description of these levels will be posted here soon insha Allah.

Pre-requisites

You must know how to read Arabic in order to attend Al-Salik Institute.  If you do not know how to read Arabic at all, then you will have to take the beginners level class at the Qur'an Institute.  Please click here for more information on the Qur'an Institute.

Class Day and Time

Classes for Al-Salik Institute meet every Monday and Wednesday from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. 

Tuition Fee

The tuition fee for the eight-week semester is $120.  If you are unable to pay the entire tuition fee at one time, you can  sign up for the tuition plan and pay the fee over a period of time.  The tuition fee includes fee for educational materials.

Registration

If you would like to register, you can either drop by during office hours (see office hours below), call us, or register online

Questions?

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us by using one of the following ways:

Come by during office hours: Monday and Wednesday from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Call us at 301-389-0108
E-mail us at: arabic@darussalaam.org