Islam Comprehensive
A structured six-course journey through the essential sciences of Islam, with live teaching and room for the life you live.
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Begin with one course. Continue the journey.
Islam Comprehensive is a two-year diploma program taught one course at a time in a continuous cycle. Build a deep and broad understanding of foundational Islamic knowledge through Sirah, Foundations of Islam, Fiqh, Hadith, Tafsir and Arabic. After Arabic, the cycle begins again.
Designed for people balancing work, school and family, iComp brings serious study into a flexible, part-time format. You can take an individual course or work towards the full diploma.
Registration is currently open for Sirah Comprehensive. Upcoming courses will open for registration when their dates are announced.
Six sciences. One connected path.
Courses run in sequence. After the final course, the cycle begins again.
Accepting registrations
Sirah Comprehensive
The life, character, and legacy of the Prophet Muḥammad ﷺ.
What you’ll explore
- Arabia before Islam and the beginning of revelation
- The Makkan and Madinan periods
- Prophetic character and lessons for everyday life
Dates to be announced
Foundations of Islam
Belief, revelation, and the foundations of our tradition. This course follows Sirah Comprehensive. Dates will be announced, and registration will open when those dates are available.
What you’ll explore
- The Muslim creed and al-ʿAqīda al-Ṭaḥāwiyya
- The preservation of the Qur’an and Hadith
- The schools of law and understanding scholarly differences
Dates to be announced
Fiqh Comprehensive
Understand the principles that guide worship and daily life. This course follows Foundations of Islam. Dates will be announced, and registration will open when those dates are available.
What you’ll explore
- Purification, prayer, fasting, zakat, and Hajj
- Marriage and family life
- Business and financial dealings
Dates to be announced
Hadith Comprehensive
Study Prophetic teachings on faith, character, and conduct. This course follows Fiqh Comprehensive. Dates will be announced, and registration will open when those dates are available.
What you’ll explore
- Knowledge, belief, and spiritual development
- Character, relationships, and the rights of others
- Applying the Sunnah in everyday life
Dates to be announced
Tafsir Comprehensive
Connect more deeply with the meaning and message of the Qur’an. This course follows Hadith Comprehensive. Dates will be announced, and registration will open when those dates are available.
What you’ll explore
- Meaning, context, and lessons of selected surahs
- Qur’anic guidance on worship and daily life
- Themes and messages across selected passages
Dates to be announced
Arabic Comprehensive
Build the language skills to engage with the Qur’an and Hadith. This course follows Tafsir Comprehensive. Dates will be announced, and registration will open when those dates are available.
What you’ll explore
- Grammar, sentence structure, and vocabulary
- Reading and understanding Arabic texts
- Practical translation and conversation
Schedule and eligibility
Live online
Mondays and Thursdays · 7–9 PM Pacific
Sirah: November 16, 2026 to February 28, 2027 (tentative end date)
Sirah registration remains open through November 30, 2026. Recordings help late joiners catch up.
Who can join
Brothers and sisters aged 15+. General knowledge of Islam is recommended; there are no formal program prerequisites. Arabic Comprehensive requires the ability to read Qur’anic Arabic. Student tuition requires a valid student ID and age 16+; the senior rate is for ages 60+. Proof is required for student and senior tuition.
How learning works
Live classes and recordings for revision or missed lessons.
Course resources include iComp-compiled texts and selected external resources. No book purchases or additional book costs are required for this Sirah course. Enrolled students receive access to Al-Ihsan’s learning management system (LMS), where they can find course details and the materials they need.
Revision questions, assignments, homework and course materials throughout.
Each course includes a midterm quiz and final exam. Allow roughly 1–3 hours of independent study each week, alongside regular attendance and punctual completion of work.
Progress & completion
Receive a certificate for each successfully completed course. Each course earns four credits; all six courses (24 credits) earn the iComp completion diploma. Credits do not expire, but each course can count only once. The program is adapted from the Aalim Course for part-time study; the diploma does not certify someone as an Islamic scholar or authority.
Tuition and refunds
Ask about financial assistance ↗All fees are in Canadian dollars. Regular tuition is $400 per course, paid once or in four monthly payments of $100. Student / senior tuition receives a 15% discount: $340, paid once or in four monthly payments of $85. Monthly payments begin at registration and continue on the same date each month without pauses, including between courses. Credit card payments and one-time e-transfer are available; monthly plans require a card. Discounts cannot be combined. For financial assistance, including Zakat and other support, contact finances@ihsan.ca. No one is refused admission for financial reasons.
Register for Sirah Comprehensive ↗Refund policy
Full refund up to 24 hours before the course start date and time; 75% refund up to two weeks into the course. No refund after that. Non-attendance does not remove payment obligations; the same policy applies.
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Questions before enrolling
Contact the courses team ↗Who can enrol? Are there prerequisites?
The program is open to brothers and sisters aged 15 and above who have a general knowledge of Islam and wish to deepen their understanding. There are no formal prerequisites for the program. Arabic Comprehensive requires students to be able to read Qur’anic Arabic. Student tuition requires a valid student ID and age 16+; senior tuition is for those aged 60+. Proof is required for student and senior tuition.
Contact Finance ↗What course texts and materials are used?
Course resources include iComp-compiled texts and selected external resources. No book purchases or additional book costs are required for this Sirah course. Enrolled students receive access to Al-Ihsan’s learning management system (LMS), where they can find course details and the materials they need.
How much study is expected outside class?
Each course includes a midterm quiz and final exam. Students should plan for roughly 1–3 hours per week outside class for revision, assignments, and homework; regular attendance and punctual completion of work are expected.
What if I miss a class?
Class recordings are available for students to catch up on missed lessons and for revision. Please use them to stay current with the course.
Is iComp like an Aalim course?
The iComp courses were adapted from the Aalim Course into a shorter, part-time program for people with work, school, and family commitments. Completing the iComp Diploma does not certify a student as an Islamic scholar or authority.
Can I join after a course has started?
Registration remains open through November 30, 2026. Recordings are available to catch up on earlier classes.
Can I complete only part of the program?
Yes. Courses may be completed individually. Each successfully completed course earns four credits; completing all six courses for 24 credits earns the iComp completion diploma. Credits do not expire, but each course can count only once.
I need financial assistance. Can I still enrol?
Yes. No one is refused admission for financial reasons. Zakat and other financial assistance may be available; email finances@ihsan.ca.
Contact Finance ↗How long has iComp been running?
Islam Comprehensive launched in 2010. Alhamdulillah, hundreds of students have completed the diploma program.
What is the refund policy?
Receive a full refund up to 24 hours before the course start date and time, or a 75% refund up to two weeks into the course. No refund is available after that. Non-attendance does not remove payment obligations; the same policy applies.
Contact Finance ↗Who is teaching the upcoming Sirah course?
Mufti Aasim Rashid, Shaykh Sheryar Bashir and Mufti Taha Masood will teach the Sirah course beginning November 16, 2026.
When does the upcoming Sirah course finish?
Sirah begins November 16, 2026 and is tentatively scheduled to finish February 28, 2027. Live online classes are on Mondays and Thursdays, 7–9 PM Pacific.
Who can I contact about iComp?
For questions about Islam Comprehensive, email icomp@ihsan.ca. For fees, payments or financial assistance, email finances@ihsan.ca.
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