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Assalamu Alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh. I am a new muslim from the USA (21) and am interested in becoming a sheikh and to propagate Shi’a Islam in the USA. However, Al-Mustafa University in Qom has been put under sanctions, so attendance there is no longer an option. I also cannot speak arabic well enough to move to najaf. What can I do? Thank you.

Hawza Life Before I started a Hawza life I used to do lot of research online How to get admission and stuff but I’ve never get enough information about it. So today I’ll tell you all the steps. Ps: It’s better to have some worldly education (At least High school or even Masters) not because they will not accept you.But If you have worldly education, you’ll have better understanding of Islamic Knowledge. Al Mustafa International University Iran Is the head of all Hawza’s across the globe Almost all Hawza’s are under Al Mustafa University Admissions There is no specific time to get admission you can take whenever you want. If you have any of following passport you might not get admission as quick (Pakistani, Indian) not because that they are racist but actually there are lot of Pakistani's Indians studying here and there space is almost full for these countries. How to get Admission? There are three ways to get admission 1: If there is a Jamatul Mustafa branch in your country you should contact them and fill the admission forum and wait till they accept you and send your student visa. 2: Apply Online on “rsampa.miu.ac.ir . Fill the forum and wait till they contact you (Normally it will take around 3-9 months) 3: Visit Iran for Ziarah and visit Jamatul Mustafa in Qom and fill the online forum and wait till they do your work (it’ll take about a month) They might provide you temporary accommodation After you get admission They will provide you temporary accommodation and after that they will send you to Farsi Learning School. You’ll have 4 options 1: Qom 2: Mashhad 3:Esfahan 4: Ishtian You can choose from following!!!From where you want to learn Farsi and Tamhedia(Basic Islamic Laws) Rooms are quite normal you’ll get your own bed with a small wardrobe. And you’ll have to live with other 7 students in one room Timing Breakfast: 7:15am Class: Usually it’s from 8am to 1pm Lunch: After 1pm Dinner after Maghribain/ 8pm Lights off 11pm What will they provide? Hostel Pocket money 48 Dollars (per month) 3 time food (Thursday only 2 times and Friday no food) Health Insurance Ps: For married couple things are quite different They have limited houses for couples (You might have to wait for your turn) To Rent a house it may cost you around 45$ a month for 2 rooms but you’ll have to gave Rehen(Security) this depends on House/Area where you’re living it might be from 2000$ to 15000$ (You’ll get this money back when you’ll leave the house) What will you do after finishing Persian & Tamhedia? Then you’ll have to choose which Madrasa you want to go. There is only Two options Farsi or Arabic Madrasa for advance Islamic Studies For Example: Imam Khomenai University, Hujjatiya (They are Farsi Madrasas) Ahlulbayt & Imam Sadiq (as) Madrassa are Arabic Madrasas In these Madrasa they will teach you advance Islam. Can I get a job after becoming a Scholar? Well first of all remember that you're on Allah's way and sacrificing yourself for Allah you shouldn’t think that you won’t get a job. There are options if you want to live in Iran as a student they’ll provide you money (Hardly enough). Other than that there are few other options For Example: You can be a writer, You can be a Translator, You can be a public speaker (most of the Hawza students becomes speaker) You can go back to your country and serve your community. Ps: If any sister wanted to start a Hawza life there are also Hawza's for sister ,,, Bint ul Huda in Qom etc Best of Luck If you still have any questions, feel free to ask! Remember me in your Prayers

I plan on studying at a hawza but I'm not sure which to choose, Najaf or Qom. Qom seems safer than Najaf, and preferable to those who support Wilayatul Faqih, but I have read that a lot of former Qom/Iranian scholars relocated to Najaf/Iraq because of the politics that go around in the Iranian seminaries. Personally I'm leaning on Najaf because I read that there are a lot more choices of subjects to choose and learn and students don't have to worry about politics but at the same time I also want to study Farsi and hone it and I don't know if the seminaries in Najaf/Iraq offer Farsi courses. I would like to hear your thoughts on this.

Bismillah i Rahman i Raheem Assalaam o 'Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah i Wa Barakaatuh I am currently a student in high school. I've had an interest in mathematics and physics, but I may not be able to pursue that interest due to some past incidents where some cruel people sabotaged my academics and due to some other financial issues. My life plan was to initially study these two subjects and then after that attend the Hawza at Najaf and study the faith there. However, it seems unlikely for this to be the case, so I have been thinking about turning the plan on its head, such that I study at Hawza e Najaf instead first, and if I live long enough, study physics and mathematics at some institution separately. I am aware of how different life will be if I choose to live in Najaf and how I'll need to make a living there, especially due to language issues considering I am from Pakistan, and my understanding of arabic/farsi is essentially absolutely zero, but I have heard it isn't impossible to live there even with these issues. I write this post in seeking guidance as to how to apply to the Hawza, how to essentially get admitted there, and study there. I would sincerely appreciate this help. JazakAllah Wa 'Alaikum Assalaam Wa Rahmatullah i Wa Barakaatuh

Ramadan Kareem dear readers. I have some questions. I was able to ask this with the help of the video below. Elementary Arabic Morphology 1 https://www.al-islam.org/elementary-arabic-morphology-1-rashid-al-shartuni 1. Is this exact book (a translaton of) one of the tradtional book of Hawza that students are required to learn (the first year) ? 2. Is Arabic Morphology what is refferd to in the word " Sarf " ? 3. What about Nahf? Is that morphology, sintax or something else? 4. Elementary Arabic Syntax 1. By Rashid Al Shartuni. https://www.al-islam.org/elementary-arabic-syntax-1-rashid-al-shartuni Is this a traditonal book that is teached in Hawza (the one by Rashid Al Shartuni)? If you know somebody who is (regualary active and) (probably) able to answer (some of) these questions and you don't mind tagging them below please do so. Or perhaps you prefer sending me a private message with the name of the user. I appreciate the help. Thank you in advance.

Assalam o Alaikum In the name of Allah most high. I have questions about, requirements for men entering howza. 1. What kind of requirements are there when it comes to your appearance like hair, clothes and style. 2. Should you as a man shave your head off before traveling to any hawza in Asia? 3. Should you grow beard?

Ramadan Kareem dear readers. I have some questions. I was able to ask this with the help of the video below. Elementary Arabic Morphology 1 https://www.al-islam.org/elementary-arabic-morphology-1-rashid-al-shartuni 1. Is this exact book (a translaton of) one of the tradtional book of Hawza that students are required to learn (the first year) ? 2. Is Arabic Morphology what is refferd to in the word " Sarf " ? 3. What about Nahf? Is that morphology, sintax or something else? 4. Elementary Arabic Syntax 1. By Rashid Al Shartuni. https://www.al-islam.org/elementary-arabic-syntax-1-rashid-al-shartuni Is this a traditonal book that is teached in Hawza (the one by Rashid Al Shartuni)? If you know somebody who is (regualary active and) (probably) able to answer (some of) these questions and you don't mind tagging them below please do so. Or perhaps you prefer sending me a private message with the name of the user. I appreciate the help. Thank you in advance.

*English Message follows* دورة جديدة في حوزة الامام الحسين (ع) قال رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ( صلى الله عليه وآله ) : " طَلَبُ الْعِلْمِ فَرِيضَةٌ عَلَى كُلِّ مُسْلِمٍ ، أَلَا إِنَّ اللَّهَ يُحِبُّ بُغَاةَ الْعِلْمِ " في بداية السنة الجديدة ٢٠٢٠ م تبدأ حوزة الإمام الحسين عليه السلام تقبل طلبات الانتساب الى دورة تمهيدية جديدة للراغبين بالدراسة الحوزوية وستكون بالترتيب التالي: ١ . يُركز على تعليم اللغة العربية في السنة الاولى بمعدل ٣ ساعات صباحا من الاثنين إلى الجمعة لكي يتمكن الطالب من إتقان اللغة العربية بما يؤهله للدراسة الحوزوية ٢ . بالإضافة لما سبق يدرس الطالب دروساً دينية باللغة الانجليزية أو مدعمة بالعربية إلى أن يكون مؤهلا لتلقي كل الدروس الحوزوية باللغة العربية. ٣ . تؤمن الدراسة لكافة الطلاب والطالبات من مدينة وندزور وكافة المدن الاخرى في امريكا الشمالية بشكل حضوري ويُؤمن سكن داخلي في المؤسسة للطلاب الذكور القادمين من خارج مدينة وندزور. ٤ . نرجو ممن يرغب بالدراسة المبادرة الى إخبار إدارة الحوزة وتسجيل الاسم في شهر كانون الثاني لكي يتمكن من متابعة الدراسة. يرجى ممن عنده إلتزام بدراسة جامعية أو بعمل أن ينظم أوقات عمله أو دراسته الجامعية مسبقاً بحيث تكون بعد الظهر لتتسنى له الدراسة في هذه الدورة قبل الظهر. نرجو ممن يطلع على هذه الرسالة نشرها في امريكا الشمالية لتصل إلى الاخوة والاخوات الذين يهمهم الأمر ويكون الناشر مشاركا في ثواب دراسة طالب العلم وخدمته الدينية. التواصل يكون عبر الإيميل التالي: hawzawindsor@gmail.com او بالاتصال على الارقام التالية: سماحة الشيخ عبد المنعم شرارة +1(519) 819-8117 السيد حسن الطباطبائي +1(514) 465-5526 مكتب استعلامات المؤسسة +1 (519) 256-7171 صفحتنا على الفيسبوك: http://facebook.com/ihfwindsor وفقنا الله واياكم لخدمة علوم محمد وآل محمد عليهم السلام A New Course in the Imam Hussain ((عليه السلام).) Hawza – Windsor, Canada The Holy Prophet Muhammed (P.) said: “Seeking knowledge is an obligation on every Muslim, Surely, Allah loves the seekers of knowledge.” At the beginning of the New Year 2020, the Imam Hussain ((عليه السلام).) Hawza in Windsor, Canada, is accepting applications for registration to a new introductory course for those wishing to study Hawza, details are as follows: 1. The focus in the first year is learning Arabic for about 3 hours a day, classes are in the morning, from Monday to Friday. It is crucial for the student to master Arabic language in order to qualify for Hawza Studies which are delivered in Arabic Language. 2. In addition to the above, students will be having various religious classes in English until they are eligible to enroll in the Hawza classes which are taught in Arabic language. 3. Classes are provided by attendance to all male and female students from the city of Windsor and all other cities in North America for free. The Hawza provides residential accommodation in the institution for male students only who are coming from outside the city of Windsor. 4. If you wish to study at the Hawza, please contact the Hawza Administration in January to register so that you can start your classes. Note: Those who are committed to university studies or work are requested to organize their university or work schedule in advance so that they are all in the afternoon because the classes will all be before Dhuhr prayers. * We ask everyone who see this announcement to share it with their contacts in North America so that it reaches all those who are interested in studying Hawza. For further details, do not hesitate to contact us on the following email: hawzawindsor@gmail.com Or by calling the following numbers: Shaikh Abdul Mon’im Sharara: +1 (519) 819-8117 Sayed Hassan Tabatabai: +1 (514) 465-5526 The Foundation’s Reception Desk: +1 (519) 256-7171 Official Facebook Page: http://facebook.com/ihfwindsor Thank you,

Asalam O Alaikum! I am from Pakistan. I have one my fsc Inter. I want to take admission in hawza ilmiya Najaf, I m not getting which institute in Pakistan will lead towards hawza. Please help how can I get admission there. It will be a great help.

Hi, I live in the UK and I study Law and sociology at university. Can anyone tell me a link to a website or any information on how to get entry to Qom Hawza, I am looking to start full time education at Qom hawza after I finish my Law degree. Also can you tell me if the education and accommodation is free or do I have to pay. I heard it was free and they give you accommodation as well as spending money. the qomicis.org website isn't working for me I don't know why, if you could tell me why I would be grateful. Thanks everyone.

For the members who have done Hawza, could you give a detailed list and description of the things that you learned while there, and the actions/activities that you did while there? Perhaps list it in a chronological order. Hawza is very shrouded in mystery for many of us laymen. JazakAllah Khair Fee Aman Allah

I have a doubt, and I know that to become a mujtahid we have to join a hawza, but I want know what subjects does a student go deep in? and how old does it take to become a mujtahid?

Assalam-o-alaikum brothers and sisters. This is my very first post on ShiaChat and this is the actual reason i made the profile anyways. :p So, let me explain my query. I want to know whether a student studying in the hawza of Qom can take up a full/part time job as a means of livelihood? I will the dissect the question into simpler sub questions. 1) Is there any legal issue with taking up a job or personal business in Qom while being a hawza student? **By legal issue i mean, any restrictions from the hawza or authorities** 2) If the answer to the above question is yes, then how can a hawza student provide for their family ( wife and kids in the future )? 3) if you can get a job, is it allowed to be full or part time and how does this affect your study time at the hawza? I will apply to the hawza insha Allah in the near future, but i want to do a job as well because I will have a degree in BSCS and my parents have expectations and secondly i want to stand on my own feet. Any response you drop is appreciated. May Allah bless you and the blessings of the 14 masoomeen(a.s) follow with it! Insha Allah! P.s. Please, mention the source of your information and how valid it is. Much Appreciated!

Assalamu Alaykum! I really want to study at Jamiat al Zahra in Qom, but I have to wait 2 years until I finish High school and get my diploma. But I'm not sure if I can and want because of all the political problems in Iran and that it feels like people will do revolution within these two years. should I think of studying in universities here in Sweden and thinking about building my future here or do you think I should prepare for hawza studies from now on? I really want to study Hawza in Iran but so scared of Iran's future

Salam aleykum jamian I am going to study in hawza online hawzah inshallah it will start in September. It is called Imam Mahdi online hawza. I am so glad about it I am so happy about it

Asalam o Alaikum, I'm from Norway and 28 years old, I want to become a Shia scholar and study in Hawza Pakistan. Are there any, good hawzas in Pakistan? Best regards Qasim

(Bismillah) Salam Alaikom, The Islamic Institute of America has started a hawza program in the English language. I’ve started attending it and wish I had this opportunity earlier!! It is absolutely amazing! The insight and deeper understanding of Islam makes one enjoy this existence in ways that are indescribable! The subjects currently being taught are Usul ul fiqh, ilmul hadith, Arabic grammar, public speaking, Quranic sciences, usul al-kaafi ,biography of Prophet (sawaws) and Islamic laws. The main teacher is sayed Mohammad Baqir al Qazwini, may Allah reward him immensely for his efforts! Allahumma salle ala Muhammad wa Aal e Muhammad wa ajjil farajahum

salam, I am a convert from canada and i was looking to expand my knowledge and going to study in a hawza. i only speak english, french and really basic arabic, would the hawza still be suitable for me? where could i develop my knowledge better najaf, qom? would other hawza be more suitable for me? Thank you

Assalamu alaikum, I was planning on going to study in a hawza in Iran Inshalla, I know some are Farsi and some are Arabic. Which one might be better for someone who grew up in the west, yet has an Iraqi background. Is there a difference in the quality of the education? If anyone had some specific information i would appreciate if they shared it.

Assalaymu alaykom brothers and sisters. Does anyone know of someone who has filled out the application to the Hawza of al mustafa university? I was filling it out, but am confused with some of questions. Jazaak Allah khair.

Hi! i'm a swedish shia muslim and i live in Malmö! I was wondering what the requirements for studying in najaf where?

Assalamualaikum; I hold an Indian citizenship and I have had completed the high school (10th) and now I want to serve Imam-e-Zamana (a.s) and Bibi Fatima (s.a). So I am interested in joining a hawza in Iran, so I need the contact details of the hawza in Iran which could give me admission. Thank you.

حوزة الامام الحسين (ع) في وندزر كندا Imam Hussain (A.S.) Hawza in Windsor, Canada *Message is in English and Arabic* بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم تعلن حوزة الإمام الحسين (عليه السلام) عن قبولها لطلاب جدد للعام الدراسي 2017-2018. تدرس في الحوزة مواد مرحلة المقدمات ومرحلة السطوح. تستغرق هاتان المرحلتان ما يقارب عشر سنين. Imam Hussain Hawza would like to inform of its acceptance of new students for the year 2017-2018. The Hawza provides its students with the first two stages of Hawza: Muqadimat (introductory stage) and Sutooh (intermediate stage). Both of these stages require about 10 years to complete. ------------------- مقدمة بالنظر الى ازدياد عدد المسلمين في أمريكا الشمالية وغيرها من البلاد وتكاثر عدد المؤسسات الإسلامية فيها، فقد نشأت حاجة ماسة الى تهيئة العلماء والمبلغين الذين يحسنون التحدث باللغة الانجليزية وغيرها، ولهم معرفة بالخصوصيات الثقافية والحضارية والإجتماعية لبلادهم، مما يؤهلهم للقيام بدورهم في سد الحاجات الدينية والإجتماعية على نحو أفضل. وبالنظر الى وجود رغبة عند الكثيرين بطلب العلوم الدينية، وعدم تمكنهم من الالتحاق بالحوزات العلمية الكبرى في النجف الأشرف وقم المقدسة وغيرها، فقد نشأت الحاجة الى تأسيس حوزة علمية في أمريكا الشمالية توفر لهم فرصة الدراسة وتحقيق رغبتهم في هذه البلاد. INTRODUCTION Due to the increase of Muslims in North America, there is an urgent demand for Islamic scholars. Hundreds of Islamic centers and mosques are in need of clergymen (ulama) to teach and preach them. The demand is more for ulama who speak the language of the country i.e. English and French. All these needs necessitated the establishment of a Hawza in North America to help meet the needs of individuals interested in studying Islam instead of them having to be forced to migrate to Iraq or Iran for their higher religious educational needs. حوزة الإمام الحسين (ع) تأسست حوزة الإمام الحسين (ع) للدراسات الإسلامية عام 2006م وقد تم افتتاحها بمناسبة عيد الغدير الأغر من عام 1426 وهي حوزة علمية تهدف الى تربية وتعليم الراغبين في دراسة العلوم الإسلامية، وهي مع التزامها بالنهج الحوزوي الأصيل المعتمد في الحوزات العلمية في النجف الأشرف وقم المقدسة، تراعي ظروف المكان والزمان وخصوصيات المنتسبين اليها في البلاد الغربية. Imam Hussain Hawza For Islamic & Arabic Studies Imam Hussain Hawza was established in January 2006 and had its opening ceremony on the occasion of Eid al-Ghadeer1426H. I.H.H. provides various Islamic subjects in the Arabic language with the aim of producing graduates (clergymen; ulama) who can provide proper religious education to the North American Muslim community. The subjects taught are similar to the curriculum of Hawza of Najaf and Qum. In addition there are other subjects taught which provide specific knowledge beneficial to scholars living in North America المنهجية الدراسية النظام الدراسي المعتمد في حوزة الإمام الحسين (ع) هو دراسة مرحلة المقدمات وتحتاج الى حوالي أربعة سنوات، ثم مرحلة السطوح لمدة ستة سنوات وبعدها يؤهل الطالب الى مرحلة البحث الخارج التي تمتد من خمس الى عشر سنوات. ويلاحظ النظام الأكاديمي في تقسيم أوقات الدراسة بما يتناسب مع أوضاع الطالب في هذه البلاد. ساعات الدراسة الدراسة دوام كامل 5 أيام في الاسبوع من يوم الإثنين إلى يوم الجمعة بمعدل ثلاث ساعات يوميّاً قد تزيد في بعض الأيام وترتيب الساعات يختلف بحسب المراحل كما أن في السنة التمهيدية الاولى تتراوح ساعات الدراسة بين 5 و 7 ساعات يومياً. PROGRAM OF STUDIES The study of Hawza is traditionally divided into 3 stages *The introductory stage (Muqaddimat) which usually takes 4 years. *The intermediate stage (Sutouh) which takes about 6 years. *The higher study stage (AL- Bahth AL- Kharij) where the students are prepared to reach Ijtihad takes approximately 5-10 years or more. The studies will be full-time, 5 days a week; 6 hrs (approx) for the 1st year Arabic, 3 hrs (approx) for the regular Hawza. لغة الدراسة يدرس الطالب كامل دروسه باللغة العربية، وبالنسبة الى الطلاب الذين لا يحسنون اللغة العربية فإن الحوزة توفر لهم دراستها في السنة التمهيدية الأولى ومن ثم يلتحقون بالدروس الحوزوية. Medium of Study All subjects are taught in the Arabic language. The students who do not know Arabic will be taught the Arabic language in order to prepare them for admission in Hawza programs. المواد الدراسية يدرس الطالب في مرحلتي المقدمات والسطوح، العلوم التالية: 1- العلوم العربية: وهي النحو والصرف والبلاغة. 2- علم الفقه. 3- علم اصول الفقه. 4- العلوم العقلية: وهي المنطق والكلام والفلسفة. 5- علوم القرآن و تفسير القرآن الكريم. 6- علم الحديث والرجال. 7- علم الأخلاق. 8- السيرة والتاريخ. 9- الأديان المقارنة. 10- الاقتصاد الأسلامي. 11- مفاهيم اسلامية معاصرة. 12- قانون الأحوال الشخصية. 13- تربية واجتماع. 14- فن الخطابة والحوار. 15- علوم أخرى ضرورية للطلاب. للاطلاع على القائمة بأهم الكتب المدرسة في حوزة الامام الحسين (عليه السلام) في وندزر، كندا، اضغط الرابط ادناه: https://www.facebook.com/ihf.windsor/posts/1874860339445924:0 SUBJECTS During the introductory and intermediate stages the student will be enrolled in the following subjects: 1-Arabic grammar and eloquence (Nahw, Sarf and Balagha) 2-Islamic jurisprudence(Fiqh) 3-principles of jurisprudence (Usul al-Fiqh) 4-Philosophical studies such as logic, philosophy (Islamic& western), principles of faith (Ilm al-kalaam) 5-Quranic studies( sciences of the holy Quran and exegesis of the holy Quran) 6-Traditions& narrators of the traditions (Hadith and Rijal) 7-Morals and ethics (Akhlaq) 8-Islamic economy 9-Contemporary Islamic issues 10-Personal laws in Islam 11-History (Islamic& western) 12-Comparative religions 13-Dialogue and preaching (Khetabah) 14- Manners and sociology (Tarbeyah& Ijtema3) To view the list of the main books that are studied in Imam Hussain Hawza - Windsor, Canada - click on the link below: https://www.facebook.com/ihf.windsor/posts/1874860339445924:0 الخدمات *تتحمل المؤسسة تكاليف الدراسة عن الطلاب الجديين في الاستمرار بطلب العلم والملتزمين بضوابط الحوزة. * تأمين السكن لخصوص الطلاب الغير المتزوجين أو من لا ترافقه زوجته وذلك في سكن داخلي(غرف سكنية ،لوازم السكن: مطبخ وحمامات ووسائل غسل الثياب) يرجى من المضطر للسكن الداخلي ان يذكر ذلك في طلب الانتساب ويبين وضعه وذلك لمحدودية غرف السكن). * إعطاء شهادات علمية حوزوية تأخذ قيمتها من إرتباط جامعة الامام الحسين والقيِّمين عليها بالحوزات الكبرى في النجف الاشرف وقم المقدسة. وبالارتباط بالمراجع العظام مد ظلُّهم بواسطة الوكالات. كما تسعى لاخذ الرخصة من الجهات الرسمية لاعطاء شهادات جامعية في اختصاص العلوم الاسلامية معترف بها رسميا وفي الجامعات الاكاديمية. I.H.H Services 1. Tuition fees are covered by the foundation for students who are serious in continuing their studies and follow the rules and regulations of the Hawza 2. Residential accommodation is available for a limited number of single male students. Female students& married couples are expected to arrange their own accommodations. 3. Kitchen facility available (students are supposed to take care of their own food). I.H.H Degree Hawzas usually do not provide a degree like the academic universities. The students will be given a certificate of recognition showing the level of their education. This certificate is similar to the certificates given to students of Najaf and Qum seminaries (Hawzas). However I.H.H is planning to give its students an academic degree like B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. by affiliation and collaboration with other recognized universities giving these degrees in Islamic studies. شروط الانتساب 1- العمر: 16-26 سنة للدوام الكامل. 16 سنة فما فوق للدوام الجزئي. 2- حصول الطالب على شهادة تعريف بحسن السيرة والسلوك من اثنين من العلماء أو من الأشخاص المعروفين لدى الجامعة. 3- تعبئة استمارة الانتساب المعتمدة وتقديمها للحوزة. 4- صورتين فوتوغرافية حديثة. 5- التعهد بالالتزام بضوابط الجامعة والأخلاق الإسلامية والسلوك المناسب لطلبة العلوم الدينية. 6- النجاح في المقابلة وامتحان الدخول. 7- مقابلة مع سماحة الشيخ عبد المنعم شرارة، عميد الحوزة، قبل الإبتداء بالدروس. Admission Requirements The students should provide the following requirements: 1. Age must be 16-26 yrs of age for full-time studies. 2. Age must be 16 yrs and above for part-time studies. 3. Recommendation letter from two scholars who know the student. 4. Two recent photographs 5. Sign agreement of abiding rules& regulation of I.H.H. 6. Pass the interview. كيفية الانتساب 1- تقديم الطلب الى الحوزة شخصيا أو ارساله بالبريد على العنوان التالي 1485 JANETTE AVE,WINDSOR, ON, N8X 1Z2 CANADA TEL: (519) 256-7171 ext. 11 FAX: (519) 256-2727 2- تقديم الطلب بالبريد الالكتروني التالي hawzawindsor@gmail.com الصفحة الرسمية على الفيس بوك: Http://facebook.com/ihf.windsor Submission of Applications The students can submit their application in person, by mail or by e-mail. Address: 1485 Janette Ave. Windsor. Ontario (Canada) N8X 1Z2. Contact information Phone # 519-256-7171 ext 10 (for receptionist) Ext 11 (for Sheikh Abdul Menhem Charara) Ext 17 (for Sheikh Charara’s assistant) E-mail: hawzawindsor@gmail.com Official Facebook Page: http://facebook.com/ihf.windsor May Allah shower us all with his infinite blessings. And all Praise be to the Lord of the worlds, and may He send his blessings upon his perfect creations, Muhammed and his Holy progeny

Which Hawza city (Qom, Najaf, etc.) is best for learning Irfan? Which specific program do you recommend? Are these degrees connected to Academic degrees like Masters and PhD. I want to go to Hawza and focus primarily on the science of Irfan. I know it will take many years to master. I want to focus on theoretical and eventually practical Irfan.

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