Tafsir Intensive is now available!
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Peace be upon the final messenger.
Alhamdulillah, by the grace of Allah, today we launched our new long-term project, Tafsir Intensive. This program is exclusive to paid members of Islamic Self Help. Learn more about our paid membership program here. Tafsir Intensive is designed to connect students with the Qur’an through ongoing long-term education. This course will begin with an introduction to Tafsir, its methods, and terminology. This will be followed by an in-depth ongoing Tafsir starting from the beginning of the Qur’an.
Our goal is to cover the entire Qur’an over a ten year period, by doing Tafsir of 3 Juz a year. We ask Allah to assist us in completing this task. This will lead into a bigger goal of converting the entire project into a book over a fifteen year period. This project is my main priority over the next fifteen years. I hope that you all benefit from it, and enjoy it as much as I do.
FAQs about the program
Q: Are the classes live or prerecorded?
A: The primary lessons are prerecorded and available on demand. These lessons will launch every Thursday in shaa Allah. There will be monthly live classes for Q&A at some point in the future in shaa Allah.
Q: Am I obligated to stick with a subscription for any specific period of time?
A: You can cancel your subscription at anytime. There is no minimal commitment. If you believe you are not getting enough value from this program, you can cancel your subscription and will maintain access until the end of the period you paid for. (Monthly or annual)
Q: How much time do I need to commit per week to this course?
A: This course is designed to give you maximum benefit with a minimal weekly commitment. We release one lesson every Thursday. Students only need one hour per week to benefit properly from this program.
Q: Will this course feature word-by-word tafsir?
A: Yes, for each verse, we will break down the meaning word-by-word along with other methods of Tafsir.
Q: Which methods of Tafsir will be used in this program?
A: This program will utilize a combination of all classical methods of tafsir, drawing from the works of Ibn Kathir, Ibn Ashur, al-Qurtubi, al-Ghazali, Ibn al-Qayyim, al-Shawkani, and many others.
Q: Which sect of Islam does this course represent?
A: This course is grounded in the principles of Ahl Sunnah Wal Jama’ah, without inciting any sectarianism between the various madhabs and movements within the broader framework of Ahl Sunnah.
Q: What are the teacher’s qualifications to teach Tafsir?
A: The teacher (Shaykh Ismail Kamdar) has been a student of Tafsir for over 25 years, and a teacher of Tafsir for over 16 years. He has also written multiple short books in this field. He is a graduate of a traditional alimiyyah program and holds a BA in Islamic Studies
Q: What makes this different from other tafsir programs on the internet?
A: This class is designed for long-term ongoing self-improvement through a constant connection with the word of Allah. The goal is to have a consistent weekly method of connecting deeper with the Qur’an. Through this connection, we will grow as Muslims and this will aid us through all stages of life.
Q: Why is the course not available for one-time purchase?
A: This is an ongoing program that is going to last multiple years. The method-of-payment needs to be sustainable to keep it going in the long run.
Join our Tafsir Intensive program today by become a paid member of Islamic Self Help (any tier). Learn more here. We ask Allah for sincerity, blessings, and assistance in doing justice to this noble project.
