"Outside of class, the city itself became a source of inspiration—its Islamic landscape, Ottoman architecture, and rich history illuminated everything I studied. Walking from the madrassa to the 16th-century Valide Atik Mosque every day to pray salah and jumu'ah was a profound experience."
Nurayah Deen, Past Participant
June 30th – August 1st, 2025
Five Weeks, 100 Hours
Ahmediye, Üsküdar
Istanbul, Turkey
Dr. Michael Dann, Faculty
Mon-Thurs:
8:45 AM – 1:00 PM
Friday:
8:45 AM – 12:40 PM
June 29 at 11:00 am
17 Years and Older
"My teachers were incredibly dedicated to helping each of us, and the small class sizes allowed us plenty of time to ask questions and practice conversing with one another. Overall, this program was an incredible catalyst in my journey toward understanding and, Insha'Allah, mastering the Arabic language."
As someone who had never traveled to a predominantly Muslim country, walking from the madrassa to the 16th-century Valide Atik Mosque every day to pray salah and juma’a was a profound experience. It felt like the cherry on top of all my hard work and challenges.
We welcome students of all levels, from complete beginners to advanced learners. You'll take a placement test to ensure you're placed in the appropriate level.
The formal program runs for 4 hours daily, with optional workshops and cultural activities in the afternoons. We recommend dedicating 2-3 additional hours for review and homework.
While we don't directly process visas, we provide acceptance letters and supporting documentation for your visa application. Our team can guide you through the process.
Full refunds are available up to 30 days before the program start date. After that, refunds are assessed on a case-by-case basis with valid documentation.
Feel free to contact us at [email protected].
We look forward to being in touch with you soon inshaAllah.