FAQs

It is an online university, offering different tracks of studies: Programs and courses.

The purpose of Marjan University is to create an accessible platform enabling the non Arabic-speaking sisters above 16 years old, to take a deep dive to understand Quran، reflecting on each topic and ensuring taking this Holy book as the guide in life.   The offered programs encourage living by the company of the Qur’an & to  guide one’s actions with its treasures & miracles.

Our ultimate goal is to empower our students to lead meaningful lives, guided by the Qur’an’s teachings.

Marjan University offers a holistic approach in the study of the Quran to help Muslim students be attached the Quran and to understand the religion through its main source of legislation and guidance; hence follow it properly in the path of seeking pleasure of Allah and being a good Muslim.

Marjan University will offer two different study tracks for the students in an attempt to suffice the diverse needs of students as well as to accommodate the distinct conditions of the students. Details of each track will be elaborated later on in a separate section in this document.

– MU Programs: We offer structured programs which is level based (multi-year structured programs) and  

should be covered from first year all the way through the last year.

– MU Courses: We offer independent courses whereby students may choose to choose any of the courses 

independently on the others. There is a wide range of stand-alone courses that interested students could  

join as a one-time course for few weeks.

Marjan University aims at providing a comprehensive academic study of the Quran, covering all topics included in it in a way that enable us to understand the Quran and follow it as a real guide in shaping our lifestyles as Muslims.

Marjan University has a vision that brighten up students with the light of the academic knowledge & guidance of the Quran to fulfill their purpose in life by establishing a strong bond between the student and the Quran.

QSP: Quranic Studies Program

BISP: Basic Islamic Studies Program

TTP: Teachers Training Program

Ijaza Program

Quraan Memorization Program

Arabic Studies Program

The following are the course offered by MU:

– Qiraat أَنْ هَوِّن عَلَى أُمَّتِي : separate courses to teach the usool (fundamental rules of qiraat). Each course 

covers the explanation of the rules of one riwaya or one qiraa at a time. By the end of each course, the 

student will be ready to start a khatma (complete recitation) of the Quran from beginning to end while

following that riwaya/qiraa.

– Quran Memorization: our approach in teaching this course is that memorization should be based on 

learning, understanding the ayas, knowing how to read them properly according to the rules of recitation

before memorizing. So, our memorization courses require three sessions per week and students are

advised not to enroll in other programs till they finish the course. Memorization offered by MU is for sura 

Al-Baqarah, Al-Imraan and Juz 30

– Mobtada المبتدى في الوقف والابتدا: course covering the rules of stopping and starting while reciting the 

Quran known as al-Waqf & al-Ibtidaa

– Midaad رسم المصحف: this course is of two modules; first module covering the history of writing of the

Quran, its calligraphy  and how it was compiled. Second module covers the writing of the Quranic words in a certain structure and the reasons behind the writing of the Quran as it is.

For further details, please visit the Courses page on our website.

Quranic Studies Program. It is a 4-year program. Under the QSP, Marjan University offers a holistic 

approach in the study of the Quran to help Muslim students be attached the Quran and to understand the

religion through its main source of legislation and guidance; hence follow it properly in the path of seeking

that Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى be pleased with us as well as being a good Muslim.

Marjan University pursues cutting edge technology and highly qualified trained teachers to deliver interactive and well-structured lessons. The philosophy of Marjan University aims at building a well-rounded learner experience which includes pre and post assessments, practical assignments and projects.

• Each Academic year is based on two semesters, each semester 3-4 months, excluding exams. Students will basically have around 14-16 weeks of study per semester.
• Durations of the sessions are planned as: one class will run for 60-75 minutes each.
• Annual Breaks:

During Ramadan

Two weeks for each Eid.

A two-week break will take place in between the semesters

Summer break: July and August.

• Good command of English language (written and understanding)
• Good internet connection
• Seriousness and commitment
• Basic knowledge of attending online classes
• Sisters only
• 16 years and above

• QSP Prerequisites: in addition to the general requirements, applicants must have good knowledge of Arabic language and grammar, good knowledge of Quran recitation.
• BISP Prerequisites: please check the general requirements.
• TTP Prerequisites: in addition to the general requirements, applicants must have excellent knowledge of tajweed and quran recitation, good knowledge of Arabic language and grammar.
• Ijaza Program Prerequisites: in addition to the general requirements, applicants must have excellent knowledge of tajweed and quran recitation, good knowledge of Arabic language and grammar.
• Quran Memorization Program Prerequisites: in addition to the general requirements, applicants must have excellent knowledge of reading Quran following the rules of tajweed
• Arabic Studies’ Program Prerequisites: in addition to the general requirements, applicants must have some special requirements as mentioned under each course.

• Marjan University adopts the percentage converted into letter marks.

  Depending on the nature of the material covered each semester, the details of grading will be slightly different from one subject to the other.

  Generically, the grading scheme will be as follows:

  • Attendance and participation:10%
  • Quizzes and assignments:30%
  • Final exam- Written: 60%
  • For some subjects, there will be oral exams, so the grading will be: Final exam- Oral: 30% and Final exam- Written: 30%

  Passing grade is 60%.

  Below that grade, student will be required to repeat the course or take a make-up exam (if entitled to).

  Make-Up exam:

  Students who might go through any unfortunate events or face some hardships, could be entitled to sit for a make-up exam. Decision of whether or not a student may take the make-up depends on some factors such as: participation and alertness in class, seriousness of the students as evaluated by her teacher and student’s  punctuality. If a student needs to take a make-up exam, she has to email her teacher preferably before the scheduled day of exam.

  Percentage	Letter
  90-100	A
  80-89	B
  70-79	C
  60-69	D
  Below 60	R (Repeat)

Please check the ‘Admission’ page on the website.

Each course- under the paid programs- has typical fees of $80/course. Programs include 7-8

courses per semester.

MU is offering special discount on the occasion of its launch and the fees are reduced to $40/course 

for the first year in-shaa-Allah.

Payment is to be made after completing the registration form.

The student applies for a scholarship, fills out the scholarship form, and waits for the response from the MU team.

BISP Subjects:

QSP Subjects:

Various topics covered in the Quran, details are provided for registered students in-shaa-Allah.

Ijazah Subjects:

Advanced Tajweed, recitation and teaching skills.

ASP Subjects:

Various courses serving the knowledge of Quranic Arabic as follows:

Arabic Studies Program ]ASP[ provides students with the tools to help them better understand 

Quran and furthermore be able to read tafsir books.

Courses included:

Dorar Al Bayan: the main track and the starting point of the learners’ journey, with 3 phases targeting  various student levels

Particles in the Quran حروف المعاني

Sheds more light on the most common particles which were discussed on Dorar Al-Bayan

Linguistic & Grammatical Explanation of Az-Zahrawain  :علم بالقلم

A discussion of Az-Zahrawain detailing meanings, some grammar, lexical and formation

Lounge of I’raab صالون الإعراب

Practical application for the rules of Arabic Grammar

Root Words جذور

Study the root words of the Quranic words and their meaning

Unique Words غريب القران

Study the root words of the Quranic words and their meaning

Based on our humble experience, we found that there is a need to teaching the fundamental rules of the qiraat before allowing the student to start reading a full khatma (complete recitation of the quran from beginning to end). That’s why designed this set of courses which will be taught in different languages.

This is a group of courses designed to facilitate learning Qiraat in order to fulfill the Hadith of the Prophet (ﷺ), as an attempt to make it easy on the Ummah (أَنْ هَوِّن عَلَى أُمَّتِي).

So, we planned a series of courses teaching: Usool (rules) of the Qiraat in order to help students take their first steps in learning Qiraat.

Apply for the announced course, fill in the registration form, take the placement test and then you will be

ready to start if you pass the placement test. Admin team will contact the students to give them details 

about their classes.