Manara Program
Manara Program: Islamic Education Transformation at Darul Arqam
At Darul Arqam School, the best Islamic school in New Jersey, we strive to offer a well-rounded education founded on faith and academic excellence. In an effort to make Islamic Studies even more enriching for our high school students, we developed the Manara Program: an innovative initiative in collaboration with the prestigious Manara Institute.
How did the Manara Program begin?
The feedback from our alumni led us to upgrade the Islamic Studies curriculum to better prepare students for both academic and spiritual success. Researching higher educational institutions, Allah guided us to partner with Manara Institute in 2017, which marked the beginning of a fruitful collaboration.
Courses Offered Through the Manara Program
The Manara Program provides advanced classes taught by professors from Manara Institute to our high school students. We weave rigorous academics with deep spiritual insight into all subject areas:
Islamic Culture
Jurisprudence of the Family
Doctrines & Sects
Islamic Aqedah
History and Reality of Islam in the West
Miracles of the Quran
Fiqh As-Sunnah
The students take up to four courses per year, coupled with Quran and Arabic studies at Darul Arqam for holistic Islamic education.
Dual Degrees: High School Diploma and Associate Degree
One of the most remarkable features that make the Manara Program stand out is its provision for students to receive dual credentials. In this program, students graduate with:
A High School Diploma
An Associate Degree in Islamic Studies
This joint venture allows students to deepen their awareness of Islam while achieving academic milestones. Our maiden cohort to complete this prestigious program graduated in June 2021 and set a bar for future classes.
