Murtada Academy
Transforming Knowledge into a Way of Life
Overview
The Murtada Academy is a comprehensive Islamic educational initiative supported by I.M.A.M. Its mission is to revive and develop a holistic understanding of Islam as a complete way of life.
Drawing upon the rich intellectual and spiritual heritage of the Muslim tradition, the Academy offers a wide range of structured learning programs for students of all ages and backgrounds. Whether one seeks foundational Islamic education, advanced seminary preparation, or the integration of sacred principles and modern disciplines, The Murtada Academy provides a space for sincere inquiry, reflection, and intellectual and spiritual growth.
Framework and Programs
The Academy is organized around three interconnected programs, each addressing different levels of study and areas of interest:
- Core Islamic Studies Program
A structured and comprehensive curriculum introducing students to the essential disciplines of Islam, including:
- Fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence)
- ʿAqīdah (Theology)
- Tafsīr (Qurʾānic exegesis)
- Tārīkh (Islamic history)
- Akhlāq (Ethics)
- Fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence)
Courses are offered at various levels of difficulty, enabling both beginners and advanced learners to progress according to their background and goals. If you are interested in becoming future teachers and leaders in the community, these courses will prepare you to carry the torch of knowledge and pass it on to your community and the next generations. They will also help you in understanding your faith so that you can become an ambassador when asked by others who have doubts or misconceptions. Spreading knowledge and dispelling misconceptions are the best methods to assist in creating harmony between people of one community who have differing faiths and views on life.
- Pathway to the Seminary
A two-year preparatory program designed for students interested in pursuing higher seminary education at institutions such as the Mufid Seminary or other Islamic seminaries. - Interdisciplinary Islamic Learning Tracks
Specialized learning streams that connect Islamic knowledge with contemporary life, professions, and disciplines. These tracks aim to revive the Islamic holistic approach to sciences to bring resolve the conflict between sacred wisdom and the modern world, with topics such as:
- Nature and Nurture
- Social Justice and Civic Engagement
- Biomedical Ethics and Islamic Medical Law
- Law and Logic
- Psychology
- Philosophy and Metaphysics
- Art and Geometry
How Does This Work?
The Interdisciplinary Islamic Learning Tracks are designed to help students connect their academic and professional paths with the principles and wisdom of Islam. Every Muslim, regardless of career, is encouraged to understand how their faith informs their field of study and practice.
Students pursuing degrees in secular institutions are invited to complement their academic education with courses in Islamic thought and ethics relevant to their disciplines. For example:
A medical student may enroll in courses on Islamic Biomedical Ethics or Medical Jurisprudence, exploring how Islamic law and ethics address issues of health, life, and human dignity.
A law student may study Islamic Family Law, Inheritance, or Property and Ownership, gaining insight into how Islamic jurisprudence can guide their work, especially when serving Muslim communities.
Those in psychology, art, architecture, or other fields can engage with courses that explore the spiritual and ethical dimensions of their disciplines — from Qurʾānic Psychology and Theories of the Nafs to Islamic Aesthetics and Sacred Geometry.
At its heart, this program reflects the belief that religion is not separate from life. It is the duty of every Muslim to seek knowledge of their faith and to integrate its principles into their daily practice, work, and worldview. Through these tracks, the Murtada Academy seeks to revive a holistic approach to education — one in which the sacred and the worldly are seen as harmonious expressions of divine truth.
Vision
The Murtada Academy envisions a revival of sacred learning in its fullest sense — where religion is not confined to ritual or law, but understood as a comprehensive worldview that illuminates every facet of life amid the confusion brought by the modern and postmodern worlds.
Through its programs, the Academy seeks to guide minds and souls toward achieving intellectual and spiritual certitude, leading to a healthy and balanced life at both the individual and collective levels. The human struggle today mainly stems from confusion and a loss of clarity in life.
In a world where subjectivity overshadows objectivity, most people, including religious ones, face challenges in navigating the darkness which has overcome their lives. It is the vision of The Murtada Academy to provide seekers with sacred knowledge that illuminates the hearts and minds and thus guides people to meaning, tranquility, and true prosperity.
Mission
The mission of the Murtada Academy is to reintegrate the sacred sciences into every facet of life, cultivating an understanding of Islam as a living, unifying reality that brings harmony between faith, reason, and spirituality.
Through its courses and programs, the Academy seeks to bring answers to contemporary challenges which Muslims face in their daily lives. It provides comprehensive and accessible education that helps learners anchor themselves in truth, develop moral clarity, and embody the principles of divine wisdom in all aspects of their lives and professions.
Ultimately, the Academy seeks to help individuals form an identity strongly rooted in the sacred tradition – an identity not only understood intellectually but also experienced and lived which in turn becomes a source of illumination in an age of confusion.
Current and Upcoming Semesters
The Fall 2025 semester of the Murtada Academy is currently in session, running from September 2025 to January 2026.
Dates for the upcoming Winter 2026 semester will be announced soon.
Please check back regularly or follow our updates to stay informed about registration and course offerings.