Qalam Takhaṣṣuṣ (Graduate) Program 2025-2026 | Qalam Seminary Graduates, Graduating Students and Equivalent Only
Qalam Seminary is honored to introduce its Takhaṣṣuṣ Graduate Program, designed to help cultivate the next generation of religious, spiritual, and intellectual leaders for the American Muslim community. This initiative answers the growing call for leaders grounded in authentic Islamic scholarship and equipped to navigate the complexities and challenges of contemporary society. With the American Muslim population projected to nearly double by 2050, the need for sophisticated, knowledgeable, and accessible religious guidance has never been greater.
Our Takhaṣṣuṣ program is crafted to help students to master both an advanced body of knowledge as well as the practical skills associated with individual disciplines, for example those needed to become amufassir,faqīh, ormuḥaddith. In addition to academic excellence, the program also emphasizes spiritual mentorship, ensuring that graduates are not only learned, but that they also possess the wisdom, character, and judgment to serve as exemplary leaders and guides for the umma,insha’Allah.
Takhaṣṣuṣ in Fiqh
Qalam’s initial offering of a Takhaṣṣuṣ in Fiqh provides advanced students a unique opportunity to delve deeply into the Islamic legal tradition, connecting the rich heritage of classical scholarship to contemporary questions and challenges. Students will explore the historical development of fiqh, the methods of giving fatwa, and cultivate the skills necessary for independent research and effective application of Islamic law with deep contextual understanding (tafaqquh).
The curriculum for Qalam’s Graduate programs consists of 27 thirteen-week courses:
- Specialization (Takhaṣṣuṣ) Practicum (9 courses)
- Specialization (Takhaṣṣuṣ) Theory (8 courses)
- The Islamic Classics Sequence (3 courses)
- The Islamic History Sequence (3 courses)
- Enrichment Electives (4 courses)
- Exceptional students who complete an additional (fourth) year of training and mentorship will be awarded a license in Iftāʾ.
Program Details
The Qalam Seminary Takhaṣṣuṣ program is a part-time program which will require three years to complete. All students in the graduate program must complete 27 quarter-length courses to graduate.
Dates and Timings:
Duration: 13 Weeks
2025 — 2026 Dates:
Fall Quarter: August 24th, 2025 — November 16th, 2025
Winter Quarter: December 7th, 2025 — March 1st, 2026
Spring Quarter: March 22nd, 2026 — June 14th, 2026
(all sessions are 13 weeks long)
Schedule:
- Sunday Period 1: 9:00 am — 10:20 am Central US time
- Sunday Period 2: 10:40 am — 12:00 pm Central US time
- Sunday Period 3: 12:35 pm — 1:55 pm Central US time
- Wednesday Weekly Reading Session ofRadd al-Muḥtār: 2:20 pm — 3:00 pm Central US time
Note: This is a rigorous program, and students will be required to spend at least two hours on reading, homework, and revision per hour of instruction. The total commitment for class time and homework is therefore approximately 15 hours per week.
Location: This is a hybrid program, offered in-person in Carrollton, Texas and online via Zoom.
Primary Instructors: Shaykh AbdulNasir Jangda, Mufti Hussain Kamani, Shaykh Uwais Namazi, Mufti Muntasir Zaman, Dr. Samuel Ross & other instructors.
Tuition: $5,100 ($1,700/quarter)
Need and merit-based scholarships will be guaranteed to most admitted students ranging from 10% to 100% of tuition.
Admissions Information
Tuition:
$5,000/year
Full and partial need and merit-based scholarships can be available to admitted students. Need-based living stipends will be provided for zakat-eligible students.
Non-Refundable Enrollment Fee: $250
Application Process:
Space is limited to 12 students per cohort in order to ensure that students receive individualized attention. Applicants must complete all steps of the application and a multipart entrance exam.
The deadline to submit all required materials and pass the exam is Saturday, June 14th, 2025 at 11:59 pm Central time.
We recommend applying as soon as possible since there are limited seats.
After a review of the application and entrance exam, shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview with a panel of faculty members.
Qalam Seminary Takhaṣṣuṣ (Graduate) Program
Qalam Takhaṣṣuṣ (Graduate) Program 2025-2026 | Qalam Seminary Graduates, Graduating Students and Equivalent Only
Qalam Seminary is honored to introduce its Takhaṣṣuṣ Graduate Program, designed to help cultivate the next generation of religious, spiritual, and intellectual leaders for the American Muslim community. This initiative answers the growing call for leaders grounded in authentic Islamic scholarship and equipped to navigate the complexities and challenges of contemporary society. With the American Muslim population projected to nearly double by 2050, the need for sophisticated, knowledgeable, and accessible religious guidance has never been greater.
Our Takhaṣṣuṣ program is crafted to help students to master both an advanced body of knowledge as well as the practical skills associated with individual disciplines, for example those needed to become amufassir,faqīh, ormuḥaddith. In addition to academic excellence, the program also emphasizes spiritual mentorship, ensuring that graduates are not only learned, but that they also possess the wisdom, character, and judgment to serve as exemplary leaders and guides for the umma,insha’Allah.
Takhaṣṣuṣ in Fiqh
Qalam’s initial offering of a Takhaṣṣuṣ in Fiqh provides advanced students a unique opportunity to delve deeply into the Islamic legal tradition, connecting the rich heritage of classical scholarship to contemporary questions and challenges. Students will explore the historical development of fiqh, the methods of giving fatwa, and cultivate the skills necessary for independent research and effective application of Islamic law with deep contextual understanding (tafaqquh).
The curriculum for Qalam’s Graduate programs consists of 27 thirteen-week courses:
- Specialization (Takhaṣṣuṣ) Practicum (9 courses)
- Specialization (Takhaṣṣuṣ) Theory (8 courses)
- The Islamic Classics Sequence (3 courses)
- The Islamic History Sequence (3 courses)
- Enrichment Electives (4 courses)
- Exceptional students who complete an additional (fourth) year of training and mentorship will be awarded a license in Iftāʾ.
Program Details
The Qalam Seminary Takhaṣṣuṣ program is a part-time program which will require three years to complete. All students in the graduate program must complete 27 quarter-length courses to graduate.
Dates and Timings:
Duration: 13 Weeks
2025 — 2026 Dates:
Fall Quarter: August 24th, 2025 — November 16th, 2025
Winter Quarter: December 7th, 2025 — March 1st, 2026
Spring Quarter: March 22nd, 2026 — June 14th, 2026
(all sessions are 13 weeks long)
Schedule:
- Sunday Period 1: 9:00 am — 10:20 am Central US time
- Sunday Period 2: 10:40 am — 12:00 pm Central US time
- Sunday Period 3: 12:35 pm — 1:55 pm Central US time
- Wednesday Weekly Reading Session ofRadd al-Muḥtār: 2:20 pm — 3:00 pm Central US time
Note: This is a rigorous program, and students will be required to spend at least two hours on reading, homework, and revision per hour of instruction. The total commitment for class time and homework is therefore approximately 15 hours per week.
Location: This is a hybrid program, offered in-person in Carrollton, Texas and online via Zoom.
Primary Instructors: Shaykh AbdulNasir Jangda, Mufti Hussain Kamani, Shaykh Uwais Namazi, Mufti Muntasir Zaman, Dr. Samuel Ross & other instructors.
Tuition: $5,100 ($1,700/quarter)
Need and merit-based scholarships will be guaranteed to most admitted students ranging from 10% to 100% of tuition.
Admissions Information
Tuition:
$5,000/year
Full and partial need and merit-based scholarships can be available to admitted students. Need-based living stipends will be provided for zakat-eligible students.
Non-Refundable Enrollment Fee: $250
Application Process:
Space is limited to 12 students per cohort in order to ensure that students receive individualized attention. Applicants must complete all steps of the application and a multipart entrance exam.
The deadline to submit all required materials and pass the exam is Saturday, June 14th, 2025 at 11:59 pm Central time.
We recommend applying as soon as possible since there are limited seats.
After a review of the application and entrance exam, shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview with a panel of faculty members.