CAN I CONTINUE WITH MY STUDIES WHILE BEING ENROLLED IN THIS PROGRAM?
Yes, The Hawzah Studies is designed as a part time study. We encourage applicants to enroll for
the program as soon as they start their undergraduate studies.
IS THERE AN AGE LIMIT FOR THE PROGRAM?
Applicants for Hawzah Studies should be enrolled or have completed an accredited
undergraduate degree and must be under 26 years of age. Students who are not eligible for
Hawzah Studies are encouraged to apply for the Certificate Programs
WILL A DEGREE BE AWARDED UPON COMPLETION?
Upon successful completion the students of Hawzah Studies will be awarded a certificate of
Hawzah Studies from Mufid Academic Seminary.
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE OPPORTUNITIES THAT I WILL HAVE AFTER COMPLETING HAWZAH STUDIES?
Other than the academic path, you will also be able to be a resident religious scholar (imam) of
an Islamic center in the U.S. In addition to these two main tracks if you are interested in
advocacy work, you can join policy-making forums as an advisor or follow your passion in consulting opportunities.
HOW CAN ISLAMIC CENTERS COOPERATE AND AFFILIATE?
Islamic centers in North America can encourage college students who have the requirements
and the passion to serve the community to apply. MAS will assign these students to go back to
their community when they finish their studies.
HOW CAN I HELP?
You can help by spreading information and sharing MAS announcements and by encouraging
passionate college students to enroll. And, you can definitely help in donation, fundraising
events, and volunteering. For more details visit this link
DOES MAS ACCEPT RELIGIOUS DUES (KHUMS?)
Yes. All jurists and religious authorities confirm that the topmost priority in spending khums is
supporting religious educational and academic activities. Funding hawzah studies, religious
scholars, and publishing and spreading Islamic teachings are examples of the projects MAS is
engaged in.
WHAT IS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN I.M.A.M. AND MAS?
MAS is a totally independent 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. However, I.M.A.M., as the primary
supportive organization, helps MAS in all capacities. .
WHY IS MAS LOCATED IN THE D.C. AREA?
Besides reasons such as the importance of the capital city as one of the most important central
academic locations in North America, the MAS project relies on qualified academic religious
scholars and a weighty and well-known university that accepts Shia studies and is ready to
affiliate with us. Because of these very important elements, MAS started its project in this area.
Nonetheless, wherever an opportunity appears with community support, MAS will inshaAllah
duplicate its project.