About Imam Hussain Hawza (I.H.H.)

Imam Hussain Hawza (I.H.H.) was established in January 2006 and had its opening ceremony on the occasion of Eid al-Ghadeer 1426H. I.H.H. provides various Islamic subjects in the Arabic language with the aim of producing graduates (clergymen; ulama) who can provide proper religious education to the North American Muslim community. The subjects taught are similar to the curriculum of Hawza of Najaf and Qum. In addition, there are other subjects taught which provide specific knowledge beneficial to scholars living in North America.

Snapshot of an I.H.H. Student’s Curriculum

Higher-level subjects are taught in the Arabic language. The students who do not know Arabic will be taught the Arabic language to prepare them for admission to Hawza programs.

Intensive Arabic language courses will be provided for the first year of study if needed

During the introductory and intermediate stages the student will be enrolled in the following subjects:

1-Arabic grammar and eloquence (Nahw, Sarf and Balagha)

2-Islamic jurisprudence (Fiqh)

3-Principles of jurisprudence (Usul al-Fiqh)

4-Philosophical studies such as logic, philosophy (Islamic& western), principles of faith (Ilm al-kalaam)

5-Quranic studies (sciences of the Holy Quran and exegesis of the Holy Quran)

6-Traditions& narrators of the traditions (Hadith and īlm al-rijal)

7-Morals and ethics (Akhlaq)

8-Islamic economy

9-Contemporary Islamic issues

10-Personal laws in Islam

11-History (Islamic& Western)

12-Comparative religions

13-Dialogue and preaching (Khetabah)

14-Manners and sociology (Tarbeyah & Ijtema3)

15-Islamic Psychology

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I.H.H. Services

Classes are provided free of charge.

Residential accommodation is available for a limited number of single male students.

Kitchen facility available in the dormeritories.

Library available to students for research and as a study space

Note: At this time, female students & married couples are expected to arrange their own living accommodations.

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Where to Find Us

Imam Hussain Foundation

1485 Janette Ave, Windsor ON N8X 1Z2, Canada