What You’ll Learn

Analyze the Farewell Sermon in its historical context and understand its significance during the Prophet Muhammad’s ﷺ final pilgrimage.

Explore core ethical teachings

on justice, human dignity, compassion, and social responsibility.

Examine Islamic principles of rights and responsibilities,

including the sanctity of life, wealth, family, and interpersonal relationships.

Understand the sermon’s vision of equality and justice,

and its role in shaping a principled and ethical society.

Discover the lasting influence of the Farewell Sermon

on Islamic thought, law, and civilization.

Fall 2026 Course: The Farewell Sermon 

  • Course Length
    6 weeks, 60 mins/week
  • Course Tuition
    $150
  • Course Dates
    Oct.19-Dec.4|Day, Time CT
  • Registration Deadline
    Oct. 15, 2026

Course Instructors

Mawlana Asif Zia Uddin completed his ḥifẓ of the Qurʾān at age 15 and graduated from the ʿĀlimiyyah program at the Institute of Islamic Education in 2012, specializing in Arabic and Islamic sciences. He holds an undergraduate degree in Education from Benedictine University and has taught in both Islamic and public school settings. Mawlāna Asif has received ijāzah in multiple modes of Qurʾān recitation and continues advanced study at Darul Qasim College under Shaykh Amin Kholwadia. He is also a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and founder of Integrative Shifa, integrating Islamic principles with holistic health.

Mawlana Umar Ahmadis a graduate of the Advanced Program at Darul Qasim College and currently serves as a faculty member here, teaching Hadith and Tajwid. He completed the memorization of the Qur’an at the Institute of Islamic Education (IIE) and has received ijazah in the recitation of Hafs from Mawlana Arif Kamal and Shaykh Mahmoud Akkawi, with whom he is presently pursuing advanced studies in the ten Qira’at. Alongside his academic and teaching commitments, he works professionally as an Oracle Database Administrator.

FAQs

What if I miss a class?

If you miss a class you have one week to listen and view the recording via canvas.

Is this suitable for international students?

MARS courses have been designed and scheduled with the international student in mind. Several courses have multiple time options to accommodate different global time zones for students living in the Middle East, South Asia, Africa, UK, and Turkey.

How much time commitment?

MARS courses are designed for the busy professional, student on the go, or even stay at home mom who is struggling to find an Islamic studies course that is manageable, but doesn’t compromise on content and quality of instruction. There is no homework. The average student will be committing about 2 hours per week.

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