Quran Rihlah

Full Time Arabic & Quran with Academics

The Quran Rihlah full time seminary combines mastery of Quranic Arabic and traditional Islamic 'alimiyya studies (aqidah, fiqh, Quran, and hadith) with the flexibility to complete Grade 8 - 12 academic coursework in English, math, science, and social studies. The program is designed to accommodate a range of students: high schoolers, early graduates, huffaz, and those taking college level classes.

The Qur’an Rihlah program’s morning schedule (8:00 AM–1:30 PM) focuses on an intensive Arabic and Islamic studies curriculum rooted in classical Arabic, tajwīd, and Islamic worldview development.

In the afternoon (1:30 PM–4:00 PM), students complete academic coursework through flexible options — structured supervision, online classes, and/or independent study. These options allow students to align with high school graduation standards and can support students pursuing a full high school diploma, dual enrollment or early college credit, and college classes. Please note that this year, on site instruction in grades 8 - 12 coursework is not offered.

Students will also be required to attend guided homework and review sessions for Arabic and Islamic studies, which is highly recommended (or may be in some cases required) in order for students to progress in their Arabic fluency through immersion.

This track is ideal for huffāẓ transitioning into Arabic comprehension and academic study, students seeking flexibility to blend Islamic and academic education, youth pursuing early graduation or college coursework, and high school students preparing for advanced Islamic studies. Each student’s academic plan is tailored to their age, level, and long-term goals.

Class Details

Dates:
07/11/26 – Open House at 1:30 PM
08/17/26 – Classes Begin
07/16/27 – Classes End

Schedule:
Monday – Friday

Timings:
8:00 - 1:30 PM
Seminary/Islamic Subjects
1:30 - 4:00 PM
Supervised Academics
(Subject to modification)

Ages:
Boys & Girls
(13 – 20 Years Old)

Prerequisites:
Students must be able to read the Quran in Arabic. A student interview and assessment will be conducted as part of the enrollment process.

Tuition & Fees:
$60
Enrollment Fee
$50 Convocation Fee
(Fee for end of year ceremony and awards, attended by all students including those not graduating. This is charged at enrollment.)
$300 Materials Fee
(Fee for textbooks and two outside field trips, charged at enrollment.)
$550 Monthly Tuition Fee

Format:
Onsite
10 E 22nd St,
Lombard, IL 60148

Contact for Program Information:
(860) 999 - 2055
rihlah@masjiduthman.org Contact for Registration:
331-243-5321
registrar@masjiduthman.org

Instructors

Alimah Rashida Siddiqui

Instructions For Registration

Please register using the link below. Please note that parents of students who have not previously attended our programs will be contacted by phone or email for an interview within one week of registration. Your registration is not guaranteed until the interview is completed. Please respond in a timely manner to requests for interview.

Shaykh Abdul Basit

Shaykh Abdul Basit is an educator and student development specialist originally from Islamabad, Pakistan. After earning a B.Sc. in Economics from the University of London, he completed his Aalamia degree from the Faculty of Shariah (Kullyatush Shariah) at Jamia tur Rasheed, Karachi.

He began his formal teaching career in 2018 at the Al-Burhan Institute in Islamabad, where he primarily taught Seerah and Tafseer until late 2022. Following his relocation to the United States in 2023, he served the Muslim community of Dayton, Ohio, while also serving as a Chaplain-on-Call at the University of Dayton. In 2024, Mawlana Abdul Basit transitioned to the Chicago area, joining the Darussalam Seminary as an instructor and later serving as the Director of Student Development. In 2026, he joined Masjid Uthman as the Dean of the Quran Rihlah Program.

In addition to his traditional academic background, he holds an Ijazah in the Chishti order of Tasawwuf. Dedicated to holistic community growth, he is certified in personal and leadership development through Timelenders and the Educational Resource Development Centre (ERDC), specializing in Strategic Visions, Parenting, Time Management, and Bridging Differences. Mawlana Abdul Basit is deeply passionate about designing educational ecosystems that nurture all stakeholders simultaneously to foster the intellectual and spiritual growth of society.

Shaykh Uzair Khawja

Shaykh Uzair Khawja completed the memorization of the Holy Qur’an at the age of 13 in Karachi, Pakistan. He then went on to pursue advanced studies in the sacred Islamic sciences at Jāmiʿah Falāḥ al-Dārain in Centerville, Ohio. In addition to his Islamic studies, he has also studied Computer Science for two years. Maulana has experience teaching Arabic grammar, Islamic history (Tārīkh and Sīrah), and Islamic jurisprudence (Fiqh).