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MARS 101 explores 15 major Quranic themes, offering a broad understanding of the Quran’s miraculous structure and message, and helping readers connect with its deeper objectives.
Develop critical skills in Islamic historical analysis
Understand the unified structure and flow of the Quran.
Identify recurring themes that link various passages.
Explore essential beliefs emphasized throughout the Quran.
Learn how Quranic guidance leads to spiritual success.
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Full-time faculty member, Darul Qasim College
Mawlana Atiq was one of the first graduate’s of Darul Qasim’s Intermediate and Advanced Programs. He studied Bukhari and Islamic theology (Kalam) under Shaykh Amin Kholwadia, and Arabic language—including grammar, morphology, literature, and composition—under Mawlana Aziz Ahmed, a scholar trained at Darul Uloom Deoband and Darul Uloom Nadwatul Ulama. He has also completed further studies in the Islamic Sciences in South Africa and Pakistan.
Course time slot: Wednesdays, 12:30-1:30pm CT
Course dates: Aug. 27-Dec. 10
Full-time faculty member, Chair of the Qur’anic Recitation Department, Darul Qasim College
After completing his hifz, he specialized in Qur’anic recitation and earned multiple ijazat in the riwayah of Hafs ‘an ‘Asim, including both Qirā’at al-Sughrā and Qirā’āt al-Kubrā. He also completed the ‘Alim program at IIE.
Course time slot: Thursdays, 5-6pm CT
Course dates: Aug. 28-Dec. 11
Full-time faculty member, Chair of the Shaykh al-Hind Program, Darul Qasim College
Mawlana Faraz serves as Assistant Dean of Students. He teaches Islamic Law, Qur’anic Exegesis, and Arabic. After completing his hifz at IIE, he received an ijazah in tajweed and in the Qirā’ah of Hafs ʿan ʿAṣim. He studied hadith at Darul Qasim, earning ijazat from its illustrious scholars, along with additional ijāzāt in musalsalāt and other collections from various scholars. He later specialized in tafsīr through the Takhaṣṣuṣ fī al-Tafsīr program under Shaykh Amin Kholwadia, Mawlana Kamil Uddin, and Dr. Issam Eido.
Course time slot: Tuesdays, 8-9pm CT
Course dates: Aug. 26-Dec. 9
Quality Islamic education for students worldwide
Discount in most countries outside of North America. Students are provided a code at the time of registration.
Uncover the rich legacy of Muslim Spain and develop critical frameworks for understanding Islamic history.
Registration opens June 28, 2025
If you miss a class you have one week to listen and view the recording via canvas.
MARS courses have been designed and scheduled with the international student in mind. Several courses have multiple time options to accommodate different global time zones for students living in the Middle East, South Asia, Africa, UK, and Turkey.
MARS courses are designed for the busy professional, student on the go, or even stay at home mom who is struggling to find an Islamic studies course that is manageable, but doesn’t compromise on content and quality of instruction. There is no homework. The average student will be committing about 2 hours per week.
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