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Sanad Center

How to Apply

The Sanad Center at Ribāṭ University is dedicated to preserving the living tradition of transmission (sanad) by connecting students to both the Quran and the Prophetic legacy through authenticated chains of narration.

Application Steps

If you are a new Quran student at Ribāṭ, you will need to complete a set of courses before you can apply. Click to view the pathway to apply to the ijaza program.

Prerequisites required for applying to the Ribāṭ Tajwīd 5 Ajza’ Certification, Ribāṭ Tajwīd Ijāza Certification – Memorizing and Ribāṭ Tajwīd Ijāza Certification – Reading, are to have completed with Ribaat Academic Institute, Ribāṭ University, or tested out of:

Tajwid Courses

  • TAJ 101: Quran Fluency Part 1
  • TAJ 102: Quran Fluency Part 2
  • TAJ 201: Tajwīd Part 1: Letters and Phonics
  • TAJ 202: Tajwīd Part 2: Rules and Rhythm of Recitation
  • TAJ 203: Accelerated Tajwīd Rules
  • TAJ 301: Quran Khitma Project
  • TAJ 401 or TAJ 402: Recitation of Juz’ 30 from memory to a certified Ribāṭ Tajwīd teacher
  • Successful testing on Juz’ 30 by the Ribāṭ Tajwīd Committee


Arabic Course

  • Recent placement into Arabic Intermediate-Beginner
    — OR —
  • ARL: Arabic Novice-High

*some requirements may be waived based on the Tajwīd & Arabic Assessment

**If you apply to the ijāza program directly and have not completed the Tajwīd 5 ajzā  Certificate, you will be required to begin with that requirement once admitted into the program and you will not have an extra 5 years to complete it. If you need the full 5 years to complete the 5 ajzā memorization requirement we recommend you apply for to the 5 ajzā program before applying to the ijāza program.
 

The ijāza application process includes, but is not limited to

  • A non-refundable fee of $35 submitted with the application
  • A completed application
  • A personal essay
  • Contact information for
  • Declaration of ijāza of interest on the application
  • One to three References
  • An interview may be requested
  • International applicants, where English is a second language, must submit all of the above, plus submit proof of compliance with English Language Proficiency Requirement. The English Language Proficiency Requirement can be official results from the TOEFL, IELTS, or the Duolingo English Test results.
 
Please contact quran@rabata.org for any questions regarding eligibility before applying to the Ijāza Certification Programs.
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01. Choose a Degree Program

Explore Ribāṭ University’s academic pathways and select the degree or certificate program that best aligns with your goals.

Create your applicant account through the Admissions Portal (powered by Classter) and fill out your online application form.

Submit transcripts from all previously attended institutions. Official transcripts will be required upon admission.

You may include ACT, SAT, MAT, or GRE scores to strengthen your application. Test scores are not required for admission.

Answer the required essay questions thoughtfully, highlighting your academic interests, personal growth, and goals for Islamic study.

Three to four email addresses for people who will provide a recommendation by submitting an online questionnaire. Referees can be personal, professional, academic, and/or community leaders.

Complete your application by submitting the non-refundable $35 application fee through the online payment portal.

Need Application Help?

For additional guidance and support, reach out to our Admissions team

admissions@rabata.org