Graduate from the Part-Time Seminary by completing 8 core credits, 8 elective credits, and 4 Arabic credits. The seminary may be completed in a minimum of two years across four semesters. Students will also have the option to go at their own pace and complete it over a longer period.
Our Mission
Education, Enlightenment, Engagement
Through a part-time seminary at NoorOhio, Siraaj aims to provides Islamic education with a unified approach. Siraaj will provide intensive programs, curriculum development & teacher training to promote sacred knowledge in Columbus.
Program of Study
Fall & Spring
Our Instructors
Say Salam to your teachers, each ready to share their knowledge.
Ustadh Abdurrahman Justin Wood is an American Imam, Speaker, and Leader born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. He accepted Islam at age 17 after studying the life of Malcolm X and researching religion and philosophy. To gain a deeper understanding of Arabic and Islamic sciences, he traveled to Makkah, Saudi Arabia and completed an American Imam certificate course. Upon returning to the United States, he focused on helping young American Muslims embrace the relevance and practicality of Islam, establishing and supporting youth initiatives in multiple communities. He also serves as Ameer of AlMaghrib's Columbus, Ohio.
Ustadh Mohamed Noor is a dedicated instructor at Siraaj Institute and Ma'had ibn Taymiyah. Involved in Dawah since age 15, he has more than a decade of experience in Islamic education and outreach. For almost a decade, he has taught Arabic grammar, Hadith, Tafseer, Aqeedah, and Fiqh. Ustadh Mohamed began his studies in Columbus, Ohio, graduating from the Ma'had at Masjid ibn Taymiyyah, and has studied with scholars from Somalia, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, and Senegal. He also pursued advanced studies abroad in Egypt and Saudi Arabia. His diverse educational background, along with his commitment to nurturing the next generation of Muslim scholars and leaders, make him a highly respected figure within the community.
Sheikh Hassan Noor is an accomplished scholar specializing in Islamic law. He graduated with First Class honors from the College of Islamic Law at Imam University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in legal theory at Al-Madinah International University in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
With years of teaching experience at Ibnu Taymiyah Islamic Center in Columbus, Sheikh Hassan is known for his insightful presentations on Islamic jurisprudence. He has taught courses in Arabic, Fiqh, Legal Theory, and Islamic Texts.
Siraaj Spring Semester
January 12 - May 11
Seerah Part 2: The Mission of Madinah
This course will cover perspectives on major events in the Madinah period of the Prophet (S)’s life, along with practical lessons for our daily lives. Students are encouraged to do background reading on the whole time period in the Seerah, as this class will be discussion focused on specific topics.
Tuesday - 7PM
Journey to Certainty
This course will illustrate the journey of a seeker towards believing Islam wholeheartedly. It will cover common sources of doubt and controversy, dismantling each with traditional and contemporary approaches.
Tuesday- 8:15PM
Arabic 102
This course focuses on expanding vocabulary and intermediate grammar skills through the study of Madina Arabic Reader 2 and Madina Arabic Reader 3. Students will deepen their understanding of sentence structures, verb forms, and essential language concepts, enabling them to read and comprehend more complex texts in Arabic. The course provides a solid foundation for advancing toward fluency and further Arabic studies.
Sunday - 7PM
The Science of Scripture
Uncover the basics of the extensive sciences of Quran and Hadith. Revelation, preservation, canonization, and transmission are all essential parts of the study of our tradition. Learn how scholars understand our divine religion.
Thursday- 7PM
Fiqh: Rulings of Rituals
This course covers essential topics in Fiqh. Issues of worship, including cleanliness, Salah, fasting, Zakah, and Hajj will be covered along with more basic principles of Divine Law. Every Muslim is encouraged to seek knowledge, specifically regarding their daily practice.
Thursday - 8:15PM
Tafsirah @ The Ohio State University
This course will be held at the Ohio State University campus (Enarson Room 326) in collaboration with the Muslim Students’ Association at OSU. The course will focus on explaining early Meccan Surahs of the Quran through the lens of the Seerah, combining the sciences of Tafsir and Seerah. The aim of the course is to provide students both a deeper understanding of the words of Allah, and a stronger emotional connection to the Prophet (peace be upon him).
Wednesday - 7PM
