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Mission

The Tarbiya Seminary is dedicated to preparing students for Islamic scholarship. The Seminary provides students with the tools to access traditional religious knowledge while equipping students with the rhetorical skills to be spiritual and relevant leaders for our times.

Vision

We believe that knowledge derived from authentic Islamic sources provides vital solutions to modern day challenges. Graduates of the Tarbiya Seminary will undergo rigorous and comprehensive traditional Islamic studies to become the dynamic spiritual leaders our community needs.

Objectives

Tarbiya Institute has built a seminary in the Sacramento Area that will utilize its local resources, facilities and tap into its partners with years of experience. This endeavor will provide the resources and tools to produce professionally skilled, traditionally trained, spiritually aware, and intellectually driven students.

An Introduction

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Spring Trimester '25
Roots of Creed: Foundations of Aqeedah


Taught by Dr. Imam Sherif Ahmed

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Preservation of Hadith: Teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (S)


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Foundations of Arabic (Trimester 3)


Taught by Sr. Amal Osman

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Arabic Language
Year 1
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Part-Time Seminary

Tarbiya has partnered with the Institute of Knowledge (IOK) in Southern California, to build a local Seminary in the Sacramento area that will utilize Tarbiya’s local resources and facilities and tap into IOK’s 20 years of experience.

The Seminary offers a part-time program for busy students, and independent classes for those who are interested in certification within a particular field of Islamic knowledge. 

Part-time seminary courses are offered in person at the Tarbiya Institute headquarters (10031 Foothills Blvd., Roseville, CA 95747) on weekends and select evenings.

Certificate Programs
ISLAMIC STUDIES

A foundational level of literacy in the major branches of Islamic Studies, including but not limited to theology, creed, Qur'anic studies, hadīth studies, Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh), spirituality, and history.

ARABIC

An intermediate level of proficiency in grammar, morphology, and vocabulary that will help to read books with comprehension. Courses focus on providing skills and tools needed to analyze and understand Quranic passages as well as read texts in Arabic without vowels.


Our Team

Senior Administration
Faculty