The Foundations class goal is to give those who attend the basic and essential knowledge of Islam, faith, prayer, purification, and spirituality. Starting with purification of the heart to prepare themselves properly for acquiring outward knowledge. Via this program the students will be able to confidently understand the various acts of purification and worship. Having this knowledge and its understanding of the real-world application is a primary and fundamental objective of this course. This course is suited for those who have a desire to learn how to lay a firm Islamic Foundation in their lives.
Learning Objectives
To fulfill the duties of learning that which is incumbent upon every Muslim.
Introducing the basics of faith and beliefs in Islam.
Extensive section on “how to correct the prayer” when one makes a mistake which is vital to arriving with certainty towards “perfecting one’s prayer.”
Give the students an understanding of the process of purification as it relates to ritual worship.
Bring an understanding of the various types of water and their role in the two branches of purification (removal of impure substances and the rectification of an impure state).
The ability to master the components of wudu (illumination) and the ritual bath, including knowing what necessitates them both.
The ability to master and understand purification in the absence of water.
Provide an understanding of the legal rulings surrounding menstrual and postpartum bleeding.
Understanding and knowing how to perform the prayer in their allocated time, including what necessitates rectification through an extra prostration, what invalidates the prayer, and what is necessary for its validity.
Imparting students with a firm understanding of the Islamic faith and application of worship.
Provide good company and coffee!
Registration and Logistics
6408 Edsall Rd, 3rd floor,
Alexandria, VA 22312
Learning Objectives
Year 1 Courses
Year 2 Courses
Graduates will be able to:
Registration, Tuition, and Logistics
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Tanwir Institute’s mission is to serve the DMV Muslim community with an environment of sacred knowledge, devotion, and service by providing a prayer space and educational institute which includes full-time, part-time, youth, and community programming.