Introducing our most successful program:
Arabic Phases
Are you looking to deepen your connection with the Quran but feel held back by language barriers? Have you ever wished to engage with Allah’s verses, not just in translation but in its original, rich Arabic? Mafaz offers a five-phase program designed to help you master Arabic, paving your spiritual pathway to the Quran.
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Phase 1 - Cohort #2 Begins:
September 10th, 2024
Phase 2 - Cohort #1 Begins:
September 10th, 2024
* A placement test is required for eligibility to join this phase, with a minimum passing score of 70%. Click here to take the test.
What Phase 1 - Cohort #1 Students Had Said
Testimonials
Jimasif C.
UX Researcher
Abshir K.
4th year student at UTM, previous MSA president
“Phase 1 of Arabic under Shaykh Dirie’s guidance solidified my commitment to learning Classical Arabic. Shaykh Dirie’s teaching style is remarkably consistent and his ability to simplify diverse concepts ensures that all students progress at the same pace. Additionally, his integration of Quranic verses to underscore the depth of Arabic grammar students have learned is particularly rewarding. The Mafaz platform further enhanced the learning experience by guiding students through lessons in an organized manner.”
Sanaa B.
4th year student at McMaster University
Curriculum
Phase
Kickstart your quest by laying down strong linguistic roots. Here, you’ll learn basic vocabulary, and rudimentary sentences, creating your base for understanding the Quran.
What you’ll learn:
“10 Lessons of Arabic” - Based on Das Sabaq of Mawlana ‘Abd al-Salam Kidwai Nadvi
“Sarfology 1” - by Dirie Ahmed
Hans Wehr Workshop
Select Chapters from Imam Saud Reading Book Level 2 - see here
- forthcoming publication late 2024/2025
Cohort #2 Begins:
September 10th, 2024
Live Online Classes: Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:30pm - 8:00pm EST
Duration: 4-month programs
- Please note: Enrollment for this cohort is limited to a maximum of 25 students.
Phase
Expand your horizons! Delve into complex vocabulary and early-stage grammar that elevate your understanding, taking you closer to the Quran’s divine messages.
What you’ll learn:
A New Arabic Grammar by Haywood - Chapters 1-15
Sarfology 2
Select Chapters from Imam Saud Reading Book Level 2 - see here
Cohort Begins: September 10th, 2024
Live Online Classes: Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:00pm - 9:30pm EST
Duration: ≈ 4-month programs
Phase
Watch your skills flourish as you start integrating more complex grammatical structures. Here, you’ll begin to decode verses, discovering the subtleties of Quranic Arabic.
What you’ll learn:
A New Arabic Grammar by Haywood - Chapters 16-29
Select chapters from Arabic Grammar in Context by Mohammad T. Alhawary
Cohort Begins: January, 2025
Duration: ≈ 4-month programs
Phase
Polish your language abilities to near perfection. Dive deep into advanced syntax and semantics, giving you the tools to understand the Quran’s more complex passages.
Cohort Begins: TBA
Duration: ≈ 4-month programs
Phase
What you’ll learn:
A New Arabic Grammar by Haywood - Chapters 40-51
Reading tafsir of Surah Yasin from Ibn Juzay - see here
Other texts selected by the students time permitting
Achieve your crowning glory: full-fledged reading fluency, independence, and an intricate understanding of the Quranic text. This is the point where words resonate, and meanings unveil themselves in their fullest depth.
Cohort Begins: TBA
Duration: ≈ 4-month programs
Your Instructor
My name is Dirie Ahmed. I’m a native English speaker who began to learn Arabic for the first time in my life, from scratch, at the age of 19.
More than ten years later and now I’m an Arabic language instructor, translator, youth coordinator and khateeb in the Greater Toronto Area. My life is all about online learning and making knowledge more accessible to the masses. My philosophy on learning is taken from the Quranic verse, “Say, (O Prophet,) ‘Are those who know equal to those who do not know?’” (39:9 — the Clear Quran). It’s knowledge and its application that separates us, not race, ethnicity, or wealth.
My Arabic students come from all walks of live. I’ve taught 13 years olds all the way to women in their mid to late 60’s (they informed me of their age, I know to never ask a woman how old she is). I’ve taught Google employees to carpenters. I believe that Arabic should be accessible to all as the Quran is a message for all.
I have a two-year certificate in Arabic Language, one-year diploma in Arabic and Islamic Studies, and a BA in Islamic Law. Along side these certificates/degrees, I also have a certificate from the author of Arabiyyah Bayna Yadayk to teach his series. In addition to these Arabic related credentials, I also have a CELTA in teaching English and have done so for years.
Through my struggle of learning of Arabic and extensive travel, I have believe I have perfected a curriculum designed to help those who are learning Arabic as a second language. I know what you’re going through and I can help.
My interests besides Arabic and Islamic Sciences include Educational Technology, learning design, learning theories, e-learning design, and UX design.
On a personal note, I’m also a full-time coffee drinker.