In The Quest For More Knowledge

Our Mission & Method

Coexistance

Darul Qasim subscribes to the universal message of Islam which embraces coexistence with others as part of God’s Will on Earth. It is the opinion of Shaykh Mohammed Amin Kholwadia and the Darul Qasim board, that in line with the rulings of authoritative Muslim jurists of the past and present, Muslims must abide by the laws of the sovereign state in which they reside. Following the law of the land is incumbent upon Muslims wherever they may choose to live. Any protest and/or demonstration against policies of the state must be within the legal boundaries of the given state and its laws. Anyone who chooses to violate the laws of the land should not use religion (i.e. Islam) as a cloak to violate its rules and regulations. Anyone who does, does so by his or her own volition and not under the teachings of Islam.

Advancing Scholarship Through the Light of Prophetic Knowledge

Darul Qasim exists to inspire and guide the pursuit of knowledge rooted in the Prophethood of Muhammad (peace be upon him). We equip students and scholars to serve their communities, engage thoughtfully in society, and share the teachings of Islam with clarity, integrity, and purpose.

Listen to Shaykh Amin Kholwadia, founder and president of Darul Qasim, as he explains the distribution and acquisition of Prophetic knowledge is central in making our lives in this country easier. 

Academic Excellence

We are neighbors to Chicago's finest institutions. 

Rooted in the legacy of Islamic Scholarship, growing among Chicago’s finest institutions. 

Proud to be awarding a state-licensed Master’s Degree in Islamic Law and Theology (at the GH campus). 

Highlight

Muslims Do Not Subscribe to Sharia Law in the United States

by Shaykh Mohammed Amin Kholwadia

Note: The following transcript is adapted from remarks delivered by Shaykh Mohammed Amin Kholwadia during a panel discussion held at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington on June 23, 2026. The discussion focused on Islam, Sharia, and the U.S. Constitution, addressing common misconceptions about Islamic jurisprudence and the legal obligations of Muslims living in non-Muslim societies. This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity, grammar, and readability while preserving Shaykh Amin’s original words and meaning.

Welcoming the Islamic New Year!

A very Mubarak Islamic New Year (1448) from all of us at Darul Qasim College.

May Allah make this year one of barakah in your quest for more knowledge. Āmīn!

Begin Your Quest for More Knowledge

📚 MARS Fall 2026 Quarter 1 Course Reveal!

MARS courses are designed for students worldwide, offering flexible, high-quality learning that brings centuries of tradition to your fingertips, wherever you are, whenever you’re ready. Quarter 1,  running from Aug. 31 to Oct.10, 2026. You can choose from a selection of 4 diverse courses with a 6 week duration. 

With the flexibility to register for one to five courses, participants can tailor their learning experience to their interests and schedule. Courses are offered online.

Registration opens July 1st!

Events & Announcements

Darul Qasim College Open House

Darul Qasim College hosted its Summer Open House on Sunday, June 21. The rainy weather could not keep away prospective students and their families who partook of organized tours from noon through 2:30 PM.

Department chairs welcomed tour groups and entertained questions on course syllabus, textbooks and program curricula across the Shaykh Al-Hind, Intermediate, Advanced and Takhassus/Specialization programs offered at DQC. Senior students answered questions related to campus culture and classroom instruction. 

As tours wound down, visitors assembled in the atrium to consult with the Student Recruitment Coordinator. The Office of the Registrar answered student inquiries related to Fall 2026 enrollment and course schedules.

Visitors chatted with faculty members from each department. There was significant  representation from the DQC Board of Directors who addressed questions from families around future growth of the institute.

Sunday Tafsir

For over two decades, the rhythm of Sundays remains the same—
A quiet room, a humble Shaykh, and hearts leaning in.

Rain or shine, seekers arrive—
Scholars, PhDs, muftīs, and bright-eyed teens.
No gate. No rank. Just reverence.
Just a thirst for meaning.

Shaykh Amin Kholwadia continues our journey through Sūrah al-Muzzammil (73), exploring its timeless guidance on worship, perseverance, and reliance upon Allah.

Join us every Sunday at 11 AM CT.

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