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| CA: Ibn Ajurrum Arabic Program: 7/1-7/25 |
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| 03/10/02 at 21:20:02 |
| The IBN AJURRUM ARABIC INTENSIVE SUMMER Program 1423/2002 to be held in Hayward, CA, at Zaytuna Institute All praise is due to Allah, and May His Peace and Blessings be upon the Prophet Muhammad and upon his family, and his companions and all those who follow his way until the Day of Judgement, Ameen. The Ibn Ajurrum Arabic Intensive Summer Program will take place in Hayward, California from July 1, 2002 to July 25, 2002, for a total of 24 teaching days at the Zaytuna Institute facility in Hayward. Applications are open from March 1, 2002 until April 27, 2002 to both brothers and sisters. The Ibn Ajurrum Program is sponsored by Deen Intensive Inc. (www.deen-intensive.com). "WHY SHOULD I ATTEND?" The scholars of Arabic Grammar tell us that this science is studied for two main reasons: to rectify one's tongue and free it from errors of speech, and to be able to understand the revelation of Allah and the teachings of our beloved Prophet, Allah bless him and give him peace. They also tell us that it is the most honourable science for three reasons: that it is the language of Allah's book, that it is the language of our beloved Messenger, and that it is the language of Paradise. Arabic was once, not long ago, the lingua franca of the Muslim world. Princes from Egypt, pottery-makers from Yemen and merchants from India could meet and converse with each other with similar grounding in the Sacred sciences of Islam in the language of our Tradition. With the rapid advent of globalization, we are now living in a world in which at least one language is being lost every week. It is the very least hope of this program that it will serve to -- if not learn immediately -- at least instill an appreciation, a passion and a love for this language that is so lacking in the Ummah today, particularly in the West. THE TEACHERS The teachers for the program are being finalized. The finalized list should be available shortly. THE SITE The program will be held on the grounds of the Zaytuna Institute in Hayward, California. Accommodation and food information is detailed below. Hayward is a city in what is known as the Bay Area of California. Students will be expected to arrange their own transportation from their point of origin to one of the following airports: San Jose International Airport, San Francisco International Airport, or Oakland International Airport. The program volunteers will arrange for pickup and drop-off from one of the above airports. Please be advised that the program organizers will not be held responsible if an applicant books a non-refundable ticket before acceptance to the program has been confirmed. CURRICULUM The program will run from July 1, 2002 to July 25, 2002. There will be two levels of teaching: beginner and intermediate; advanced students need not apply. All competencies of Arabic language will be stressed: reading, writing and speaking, with an emphasis on grammar, morphology and vocabulary. Students will be asked to make every effort to speak in Arabic only. This immersion approach will assist in furthering the students' aptitude in comprehension. There are no "pre-requisites" for the course though it will be assumed that students can read and recognize the Arabic alphabet at a fairly reasonable level. COURSE MATERIALS Upon acceptance to the program, students will be sent detailed information regarding the site and program, including maps of the site, schedules and biographies of teachers, along with material that must be reviewed and possibly memorized in advance of the program. Additional materials (if any) will be provided on site. ACCOMMODATIONS Accommodations will be at the Hampton Inn for out-of-town applicants, and local applicants will be permitted to commute to and from Zaytuna if they wish. Also, those brothers and sisters from abroad wishing to secure their own accommodations may do so. Please include this information along with your application form so that we may give you the adjusted course fee amount. Food will be two meals per day (lunch & dinner), mixed cuisine, with less emphasis on meat in the diet. Breakfast for out-of-town students will be served at the Hampton Inn while locals are expected to arrange their own breakfast before they arrive each day. Those with special dietary requirements or allergies should include this information along with their application. Accommodation and food for the program are offered from July 1, 2002 - July 25, 2001. Students coming earlier and/or departing later should make their own accommodation arrangements for those days. ELIGIBILITY All applicants to this year's Ibn Ajurrum Arabic Intensive Summer Program must meet the following minimum requirements: (a) 18 years of age or older and (b) must submit an application form by April 27, 2002 (c) must be able read and write Arabic script. APPLICATION PROCESS This year's application process differs significantly from past years. The application now consists of two portions: (1) a written application and (2) a phone interview. Please complete the online application form linked below. If you would like to place copies of the application form in your local masjid or to give to family and friends who do not have access to the Internet, a link to an Adobe Acrobat PDF version of this information document along with an accompanying application form has been provided below. This year an *application fee* seperate from the tuition must accompany your application. The application fee is a *non-refundable* $20 USD which will cover the costs of processing your application. Payment can be made by check or credit card, following the instructions proceeding the application. Applications can be completed online at www.deen-intensive.com. TUITION The cost of the program is $1000 USD per person including all sessions, required course materials, food, and accommodation. Local applicants will be granted a $200 reduction. All applicants for the Ibn Ajurrum Arabic Intensive Summer Program who have also applied to the al-Rihla Summer Program are eligible for a $100 USD reduction from the al-Rihla tuition fees. The reduction is conditional on acceptance to both programs and is subject to approval from Deen Intensive. INQUIRIES All inquiries should be directed to The Rihla Co-Ordinating Committee at rihla@deen-intensive.com. Please use this e-mail address as using any other method of contact may not result in getting a response from us. We may also be contacted by phone at our toll-free mailbox 1-800-454-1906, extension 8228; leave a voice message. Someone will be in touch with you as soon as possible. The program is coordinated by an organizing committee made up of a diverse and active group of men and women from the local and regional community. All decisions regarding the program are made in committee according to the principles of shura (mutual consultation). We ask Allah to give us success in this life and in the life to come and bless the efforts of all the believers and unite their hearts in love of Him. Ameen. Wa ma tawfiqi illa billah! And there is no success but from Allah! |
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