We are currently accepting applications but not interviewing candidates for the 2024-2025 Academic Year, as admissions are currently closed. We will interview candidates in January 2024 for the 2024-2025 Academic Year inshaAllah if we have spots for the 2024-2025 Academic Year. If space opens up during the 2023-2024 Academic Year, we will contact you.
MORE THAN JUST MEMORIZATION
DarusSalam Seminary’s mission is to produce competent huffaz and protectors of the Noble Qur’an who can fulfill the responsibilities of teaching the Qur’an, leading congregational prayers, and Tarawih prayers. Students of DarusSalam Seminary are developed to become community leaders and beacons of light for our growing ummah. DarusSalam Seminary employs a proven method for hifdh al-Qur'an which focuses not just on memorization, but retention.
“It will be said to the companion of the Qur’an: Recite and rise in status. Recite as you used to recite in the world, for your status will be at the last verse that you recite.” [at-Tirmidhi]
METHODOLOGY
Our program not only concentrates on memorizing the Qur’an with correct tajwid; a strong emphasis is also made on maintaining what has already been memorized. Students are encouraged to work rigorously in order to preserve the previous lessons. The Seminary also strives to nurture students’ overall moral and ethical values, preparing them for leadership in the Muslim community.
Parents can expect students to finish the memorization of the Qur’an, on average, in 3-4 years.
Daily Qur’an Recital Schedule
Previously memorized Juz (Amukhta): The students first recite a previously memorized juz (upto two previously memorized juz). They are required to recite the entire juz satisfactorily. If the previously memorized juz was not recited satisfactorily, they will not be allowed to recite their new lesson for that day and have to review and repeat the previously memorized juz again.
Current Juz (Sabaq Para): After reciting their revision with limited mistakes, the students will then revise and recite their current juz. Again, they are required to recite the entire current juz satisfactorily. If the current juz was not recited satisfactorily, they will not be allowed to recite their new lesson for that day and have to review and repeat their current juz again.
New Lesson (Sabaq): If both previously memorized juz and current juz are recited with limited mistakes, the student will then have earned the opportunity to recite their new lesson. No memorization mistakes, hesitations or Tajwid mistakes are allowed in the new lesson.
Nazirah (Recitation): Before memorizing a new portion, students must first read it under the supervision of the instructor to ensure proper recitation and Tajwid. This ensures that students memorize the new portion correctly.
These rules are to ensure that our students retain what has previously been memorized properly, and to ensure that their new lessons have the best potential to be retained in the strongest way possible. A weak new lesson will lead to a weak current juz’ which will in turn lead to an overall weak memorization of the Qur’an. This is why it is important that the previously memorized juz’, current juz’ and new lesson are recited fluently, and with full confidence.
Islamic Studies: Each day, students are taught a lesson from various Islamic sciences, including fiqh, hadith, adab, and du'a.
STAFF
Currently, DarusSalam has three boys' hifz classes and one girls' class. To view details regarding our instructors, visit our staff page.
THE LAMP (LANGUAGE ARTS & MATHEMATICS) PROGRAM
The Language Arts and Mathematics Program (LAMP) is a unique effort specifically aimed at building the reading, writing, and mathematical skills of DarusSalam Hifz students.
The extraordinary amount of time and effort spent in memorizing the Book of Allah SWT leaves the Hifz students with little time for secular studies. The LAMP is designed to deliver high-quality middle school and/or early high school level language arts and math instruction taught by our dedicated and highly qualified teachers. Every student is assessed at the start of the program to determine their appropriate instructional level. The LAMP provides an essential in-depth language arts and mathematics curriculum during the hifz process, thereby easing the transition back to school when the student has completed hifz and is ready to resume full-time secular studies.
CLASS SCHEDULE
DATES
June 1, 2021 - May 31, 2022
TIMES
Mon-Fri - 7:45AM - 4:00PM
Sat - 7:45AM - 12:00PM*
**Schedule subject to change during Ramadan.
Download the full academic calendar here.
TUITION
Tuition payments for DarusSalam Seminary are managed via the FACTS Tuition Management system. DarusSalam Seminary does not accept tuition payments in any form outside of FACTS. Please note that payments made via credit card are subject to a processing fee. There is not processing fee when using a bank account. Tuition details are listed below.
The cost of the Tahfiz al-Qur'an Memorization program is outlined below.
Tuition Schedule |
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| Program Tuition | $4,920 |
| Application Fee (one-time) | $100 |
| Re-registration Fee (returning students) | $50 |
| Administrative Fee (one-time) | $50 |
| Planner and Textbook (subject to change) | $25 |
| Uniform (min. 1 mandatory) | $50 |
| Graduation Fee (applicable to only students who are graduating) | $50 |
*Tuition payments may be made up front or in 12 monthly installments. All other fees must be paid up front. |
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ADMISSION
DarusSalam Seminary offers rolling admissions, so prospective students may apply throughout the year. Because seats are limited, those who apply earlier in the cycle are more likely to be admitted.
The online application process is completed via RenWeb. This simplifies submission and provides applicants the ability to track the status of their application. After submitting the application, you will be able to track your admissions status at the school by logging in to your account. In addition, you will be able to print the completed application and monitor when the school receives any applicable supplemental forms. A non-refundable fee of $100 must be submitted with each application.
Admission into the Full-Time Hifz Program is based on an assessment of the applicant's recitation of the Qur'an. Prior to admission into the Full-Time Hifz program, students must be able to read the Qur'an (while looking) clearly and fluently while applying all Tajwid rules. Also, they must have knowledge of the basic Tajwid rules. After you apply online, you will be contacted to set up a date for an evaluation. The evaluation usually takes place on a Saturday morning, from 7:45am-11:30am.
If the student is unable to satisfactorily pass the assessment as described above, he will be placed in the Hifz Prep course.
Hifz Prep Course
In the Hifz Prep course, students work on learning Tajwid, fluency in reading the Qur'an etc., before entering a full-time hifz class. How long a student takes to complete the curriculum and move to a Hifz class depends on their effort and progress. On average, students spend between 2-6 months in Hifz-Prep.
The curriculum consists of:
- Complete Qāʿidah - Safar Publications Learn to Read Series
- Rules of Tajwid - Safar Publications Learn to Read Series
- Nazirah of Quran (reading the Qur'an (while looking) clearly and fluently while applying all Tajwid rules)
- Memorizing parts of the 30th Juz
In order for students in the Hifz Prep class to enter the Full-Time Hifz Program, they must:
- Recite the Qur'an (while looking) clearly and fluently while applying all Tajwid rules
- Score a 90 or above on a written Tajwid rules exam
- Score a 90 or above on an oral Tajwid rules exam
Upon admission into the Full-Time Hifz Program, students will be placed on a four-month trial or probation period. During this period, the administration may dismiss a student from the program if they determine that the student is not performing satisfactorily.
Transfer Students
All incoming transfer students will go through the above mentioned process. Prior to admission into the Full-Time Hifz program, transfer students must be able to read the Qur'an (while looking) clearly and fluently while applying all Tajwid rules. Also, they must have knowledge of the basic Tajwid rules. After you apply online, you will be contacted to set up a date for an evaluation. The evaluation usually takes place on a Saturday morning, from 7:45am-11:30am.
If the student is able to satisfactorily pass the assessment, they will be placed in a full-time hifz class. If the student is unable to satisfactorily pass the assessment as described above, he will be placed in the Hifz Prep class, where he will work on learning Tajwid, fluency in reading the Qur'an etc., before entering a full-time hifz class.
In order for students in the Hifz Prep class to enter the Full-Time Hifz Program, they must:
- Recite the Qur'an (while looking) clearly and fluently while applying all Tajwid rules
- Score a 90 or above on a written Tajwid rules exam
- Score a 90 or above on an oral Tajwid rules exam
After satisfactorily fulfilling the above-mentioned conditions, they will be admitted into the Full-Time Hifz Program. However, before incoming transfer students can receive new lessons, they must satisfactorily, as per the standards in this Handbook, review and recite what they have previously memorized.
Upon admission into the Full-Time Hifz Program, students will be placed on a four-month trial or probation period. During this period, the administration may dismiss a student from the program if they determine that the student is not performing satisfactorily.
HOW TO APPLY
- Create an Account.
- Upon account creation, you will receive an email containing a verification link.
- If you already have a ParentsWeb account, you may log in here.
- Once your account is created, you may submit applications for multiple applicants.
- Click the Create a New Student Application button.
- Fill out the applicant's information and select the program to which you are applying.
- You may save your progress and continue at a later time.
- Complete the entire application.
- Use the navigation panel on the left to go through the application.
- Submit letters of recommendation.
- Provide the name and email address of your referrals.
- They will receive an email with a link to submit their recommendation.
- Two letters of recommendations are required.
- Letters may be from imams, professors, employers, or youth coordinators.
- Letters from family members are NOT accepted.
- Submit your high school or college transcripts (if applicable)
- Please submit transcripts from the highest level of education attended.
- All transcripts must be in PDF format.
- Transcripts are not required for applicants who have not yet attended high school.
- Schedule your on-campus interview.
- Qualifying students will be invited for an interview at DarusSalam Seminary.
- The interview provides a chance for the applicant to visit our campus and facilities, meet enrolled students, and speak with members of our faculty and staff.
- Out-of-state applicants will be invited for a phone interview if unable to interview on-campus.