| Q1 |
Is the IIU a business venture? |
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No, it is a not-for-profit Islamic Institution. |
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| Q2 |
Who will award the certificates, diplomas and degrees? |
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A The IIU, by its own virtue and status will award the certificates, diplomas and degrees. |
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| Q3 |
Will the certificates, diplomas and degrees, awarded by IIU be recognized elsewhere? How readily will these degrees be accepted by the 'Ulama over seas? |
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We are currently in the process of gaining accreditation from Jamiatul Azhar in Egypt, Ummul Qura University in Makkah and the International Islamic University in Malaysia. Insha-Allah, once we gain accreditation from these universities, after graduation from Internet Islamic University you will, Insha-Allah, be able to continue your further education in any one of these fine Institutions. We have an advisory board consisting of scholars who are guiding and supervising IIU and faculty members who are very knowledgable in their fields and who are committed to serving Islam. Insha-Allah the degree you receive from the IIU will help you to further the cause of Islam. |
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| Q4 |
Who are the faculty members? |
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The faculty is composed of distinguished Islamic scholars and educators from all over the world, ie the USA, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Turkey, India and South Africa, etc. |
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| Q5 |
What if I miss a lecture? |
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All lectures will be archived and will be available online for registered students to review. Other seminars, interviews and resource materials will also be made available. |
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| Q6 |
Are the faculties well qualified? |
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Yes, they are not only well qualified but also renowned for their high level of scholarship and competence in their respective fields. |
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| Q7 |
Why should I register with the IIU to learn about Islam? |
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* To understand Islam in the context of the 21st century
* To strengthen your knowledge-base and broaden your horizons through interaction with and learning from some of the more knowledgeable teachers of the Ummah today.
* To prepare yourself for a career in Islamic Research and Da'wah. |
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| Q8 |
Who are eligible to apply for registration? |
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Anyone will be eligible, irrespective of his/her ethnicity, nationality, religion, race or color. A general requirement however, is the completion of twelve years of schooling to prior to admission into either the certificate, diploma or bachelor's programs and four years of college as a prerequisite for admission to any of the Masters programs. |
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| Q9 |
Is there any age bar for registration? |
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No. Just the above stated prerequisites for admission. |
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| Q10 |
What are the durations of the respective courses? |
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a. Certificate - Six months (a total of 15 credit hours)
b. Diploma - One year after certificate (a total of 48 credit hours)
c. Bachelors - Two and a half years after diploma (a total of 120 credit hours) |
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| Q11 |
Can I complete the Bachelors by part? |
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Yes, after the successful completion of a certificate you can opt to discontinue your studies. If you wish to thereafter to register for the diploma at anytime, you will begin from where you left off, i.e. you can earn a diploma on completion of a further 48-15=33 credit hours. Similarly, you may continue to the Bachelor's after earning a diploma and taking time off. |
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| Q12 |
Can I be a part-time student? |
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Yes, the duration of the programs given are for regular full time students. As per convenience you can choose for a further split program. For example, to earn a certificate you can spread 15 credit hours over a year. However, you will only be permitted to register for those course(s) which are being offered in that particular quarter. |
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| Q13 |
What is the registration fee? |
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The fee for the registration is $15 per session. |
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| Q14 |
What are the titles of the courses? |
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- Certificate in Islamic Studies
- Diploma in Islamic Studies
- Bachelors in Islamic Studies
- Masters in Islamic Studies
- Masters in Usul al-Din
- Masters in Usul al-Fiqh
- Masters in Shari'a
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| Q15 |
Must I speak Arabic before attending your school? |
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No, Knowledge of Arabic is not necessary at all. You will be taught all the Arabic which will be needed throughout your course-work. All courses will be taught in English. |
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| Q16 |
Will there be any financial aid and "payment plans" for students? |
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Yes, insha-Allah there will be scholarships and we will insha-Allah soon implement payment plans for those students in need. The details thereof will be posted on the website. |
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| Q17 |
I am a recent revert to Islam and I would love to enroll in the IIU however, I do not have much knowledge presently. Would it still be a good idea to enroll or will the course-work be too "advanced"? Would this be a good place to learn the "fundamentals"? |
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Yes, insha-Allah, this would be an excellent option for you. The courses offered in the IIU will reflect many different subjects for which you will not be required to have "preliminary" knowledge. You will be taught everything you need to know as part of the course itself insha-Allah. If however, you feel that you are missing something as you progress through your studies, you can ask the professors directly, you can ask other students, or you can ask someone at your local Masjid, etc. No Muslim knows everything, but together we will all come to know more, insha-Allah. |
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| Q18 |
I am only interested in taking the Courses in Arabic language, will it be possible to register for only select courses? |
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Yes indeed, insha-Allah, you will be able to register for whichever courses you'd like if you are not interested in pursuing any one of the degrees to completion. You will, of course, be required to take the relevant course prerequisites or equivalents, ie if a you wish to take intermediate level Arabic courses, you must have taken Introductory Arabic, or you must have shown us proof of proficiency thereof prior to obtaining permission to register for the more advance classes. |
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| Q19 |
I have credit hours from my present college but I have not graduated yet. If I'd like to join your program do I have to attend all four years of school? |
| A19 |
That of course, depends on what kind of an institution you are presently enrolled in. If you have taken some Islamic courses, we will insha-Allah review those courses and see if you are eligible for exemptions. |
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| Q20 |
Can I speak with a representative of the IIU? |
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At present we are primarily working off the internet and all correspondence should be sent to our email (or snail-mail) box. Insha-Allah as we grow, we will be better able to receive other forms of communication. |
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| Q21 |
How will exams be administered? |
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Insha-Allah exams will be administered over the internet. Each exam will be password-protected and timed. The calculation of grades will be up to the discretion of the respective professors and will include class participation, quizzes, exams and final exams. |
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| Q22 |
How can someone work for the IIU? |
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As we grow, insha-Allah, we will need more assistance in all of the various aspects of operation. Please send us your resume and we will keep it in our records, but please do keep us posted on any updates and progress that you make. |
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| Q23 |
All of my paperwork is "back home" but I still want to start taking courses, will I be permitted to do so? |
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We will insha-Allah evaluate it on a case-by-case basis. Please submit whatever you have along with your application and an explanation as to why your papers will be incomplete and when is it that you will submit the remaining documentation.. |
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| Q24 |
I work full-time, do you think I will still be able to take courses? |
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Yes, insha-Allah you will be able to as all courses will be in the evenings and on weekends. |
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| Q25 |
I am very interested in taking classes with you. However, I have a computer which is four years old and not 'up to date'. I was hoping you could send me the computer requirements so I know if I can take classes this upcoming year or if I must buy a new computer! |
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Please keep checking the website as the computer specifications will be posted there soon, insha-Allah, as will much more information. |
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| Q26 |
I am currently enrolled at another Islamic University which does not require a high school diploma as a prerequisite for admission. Will I be permitted to transfer into the IIU though I have not yet completed high school? |
| A26 |
You should continue your studies at your current Islamic University until you complete high school. As soon as you finish your HS diploma, you may then apply for a transfer to the IIU.
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| Q27 |
Why voice will not work behind proxy/firewalls? |
| A27 |
Voice Communication will not work behind a proxy or firewall,
because of its requirement to have a peer to peer connection. The receiver
must exist on the Internet with a public IP, if users are behind the proxy
server then their IP is hidden and thus will not exist on the net. |
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| Q28 |
Will voice work on DSL connection? |
| A28 |
Yes, voice will work on DSL connection if users have subscribed
to a DSL provider which provides Public IP's. Ask your DSL provider if the
IP that is assigned to you is public and can be known if you log onto a
particular web site. |
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