Amana Institute of New York
Sisters’ Alimah Program
A rigorous, heart‑centered program rooted in the classical Islamic tradition—devoted to iḥsān, disciplined study, and purposeful community service.
What Shapes Our Graduates
Traditional Scholarship
Grounded study in Qurʾān, ḥadīth, fiqh, and Arabic sciences with attention to isnād and method.
Iḥsān & Tarbiyah
Daily cultivation of adab, tahdhīb al‑nafs, and consistent devotional practice.
Service & Leadership
Real‑world khidmah placements to serve and uplift local communities with wisdom.
Core Curriculum
ʿAqīdah
Sound creed and its proofs to anchor faith and practice.
Tazkiyah & Adab
Character refinement woven through daily routine.
Qurʾān
Tajwīd, memorization, and thematic tafsīr.
Fiqh
Methodology, worship/transactions, applied case studies.
Ḥadīth
Principles, selected texts, and practical application.
Sīrah & Shamāʾil
Prophetic life and character as a lived blueprint.
Arabic: Naḥw
Syntax to read and analyze classical texts.
Arabic: Ṣarf
Morphology to recognize patterns and meanings.
Research Skills
Tools for study, note‑taking, and text navigation.
Friday Focus: Prophetic Studies
Immersive study of the Prophet ﷺ: Sīrah, Shamāʾil, Akhlāq, ʿIbādāt, selections of Dalāʾil and unique distinctions.
Sample Weekly Schedule (Year 1)
Admissions & Requirements
Apply
Complete the online application by Sept 1.
Assessment
Placement test and interview to ensure fit.
Decision
Receive admissions decision and next steps.
Enrollment
Confirm seat, finalize schedule, and begin.
Begin Your Path of Knowledge, Adab, and Service
Join a serious, supportive cohort rooted in the classical tradition and living Sunnah.