Classical Arabic Grammar
Teaching nahw (syntax) and sarf (morphology) through classical Arabic texts, enabling students to internalize grammatical principles by engaging directly with authentic linguistic usage from foundational sources.
Classical Arabic Rhetoric
Teaching classical Arabic rhetoric through foundational texts that illustrate the principles of eloquence, clarity, and stylistic beauty, including genres such as the Qur’anic discourse, sermons, and literary prose.
Classical Arabic Literature
Exploring classical Arabic literature through poetry and prose masterpieces from the Jāhiliyyah, Umayyad, and Abbasid periods, highlighting the evolution of language, themes, and literary forms across eras of cultural and intellectual flourishing.
Classical Arabic Language Tradition
Exploring the classical Arabic language tradition through foundational works of grammar, morphology, and linguistic theory, highlighting the philosophical approaches scholars took to questions of meaning, structure, and the nature of language itself.
History of Modern Linguistics
Tracing the development of modern linguistic thought from the 19th century to the present, highlighting key theories, schools, and debates that have shaped our understanding of language structure, meaning, and use.
Arabic Linguistics
Studying the structure, history, and theoretical analysis of the Arabic language, with attention to both its classical grammatical heritage and modern linguistic approaches.
Economics
Engaging with the foundations of mainstream economic theory through a critical lens, examining its assumptions, limitations, and impact on society, while exploring alternative perspectives on value, markets, and human behavior.
Islamic Economics
An ethical framework grounded in Islamic principles, aiming to construct just economic institutions and relationships based on mutual responsibility, spiritual accountability, and equitable resource distribution. It offers an alternative to conventional models by aligning economic life with moral and social values.
Islamic Finance
The practical application of Islamic economic principles in the financial sector, providing interest-free, asset-backed instruments designed to ensure ethical conduct, promote transparency, support real economic activity, and contribute to positive social outcomes.