Institutions of Ilm (knowledge) – Islamic Schools, Madrasas, Colleges and Institutes:

This page is dedicated to Institutions of knowledge in the west and east. I pray it becomes a source of more students increasing in their understanding of Islam. Truly in the west we are in need of knowledge, reminders and people to remind us.

Online Alim Programs – Alim programs follow or are derived from the Indian Hanafi Darul Uloom schools in structure:

Al-Salam Institute (http://www.alsalaminstitute.org/) – An online Alim program led by Shaykh Akram Nadawi.

eAlim (www.ealim.org) – This is a project of Darul Uloom Madania Buffalo NY. Classes are Sunday-Thursday 7-9:30pm and recorded. $650/semester.

Darul Uloom Online (www.darululoomonline.org) – This is a project of IIE in IL. The school is accredited.

Online Programs:
Ebrahim College (www.ebrahimcollege.org.uk) – A college based in UK. They have online courses in many subjects.

Cambridge Islamic College (http://www.cambridgeislamiccollege.org) – A college based in UK. They have online courses in many subjects. A project of Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi.

Qibla (https://qibla.com) – Online program based out of Jordan

Rayyan Institute (https://rayyaninstitute.com) – Online program based out of Canada. Instructors from all 4 schools. Upon completion of all the required 20 courses in the curriculum, the student will be awarded a Certificate in Essential Islamic Studies.

Free Online Programs:
Hanafi/Shafii
Seekers Guidance (www.seekersguidance.org) – An excellent institution that provides free online courses through qualified and well respected western raised/eastern educated Ulema. The main man behind this project is Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Salafi
Islamic Online University (www.islamiconlineuniversity.com) – Online university organized by Dr. Bilal Phillips.

Arabic:
Bayyinah Institute (www.bayyinah.com) – Nouman Ali Khans Arabic institute located in Dallas, Texas. Arguably one of the best Arabic/Tafsir teaching programs in America. They have an online and on-campus program.

On-campus Programs:

Berkeley, California – Zaytuna College – Started by Shaykh Hamza Yusuf and Imam Zaid Shakir

Chicago, IL – American Islamic College