Takhaṣṣuṣ Graduate Program

The Takhaṣṣuṣ Graduate Program at the Qalam Seminary is intended to provide students with further training and development beyond the ʿĀlimiyyah curriculum.

These courses are designed to provide:

  (1) the worldview and academic framework required to become well-rounded scholars, grounded in a study of the Islamic classics and history;

  (2) specialization in a particular subfield of Islamic studies; and 

  (3) extensive practical training to build students’ malakah within that field.

Starting in the 2025-2026 academic year, the Graduate Program will begin by offering a Takhaṣṣuṣ fī-l-Fiqh, with an option to work towards an Iftāʾ license at the end. This specialization focuses on developing the student’s ability to engage with classical fiqhī discussions, understand their context and governing principles, and develop appropriate solutions for contemporary issues.

The primary goal of this specialization is to nurture tafaqquh: a profound command of fiqh, its sources, and its rationale, such that one is able to unlock the inner workings of the science. As part of the training, students will write at least 300 short responses to fiqh inquiries, 50+ medium-length responses, and 5 longform essays, in addition to several collaborative projects.

Exceptional students will qualify for a year of additional mentorship and training which will allow them to attain a license in Iftāʾ.

Students who have already successfully completed Qalam Seminary’s ʿĀlimīyyah Program or its equivalent may apply for admission into the Takhaṣṣuṣ Graduate Program.

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