Lisa Said:

is it possible to have double bachelor degree?

We Answered:

I have never heard of a law prohibiting anyone from double majoring, and although I'm not an attorney, I do not think it would be unethical for you to seek a degree in Islamic Studies. Studying the religion is quite different from studying extremist fundamental terrorism, so if you are not planning on studying the latter than it should be quite legal. It would be a sorry state of affairs to infringe upon someones right to learn and it would be unethical on the part of the law to prohibit anyone from double majoring.

Anna Said:

Which is better to learn first: Islamic Studies or Hifz?

We Answered:

Ideally, you should do Hifz first, since the Qur'an is the beginning point for all types of Islamic studies.

Guy Said:

How does one become the Imam of a masjid?

We Answered:

There are Islamic Theology seminaries in nearly every Muslim country like Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan, Malaysia, India, Indonesia etc. Knowledge of Arabic language is essential to enter into any of schools
where you will study for three to four years to qualify to become Imam in USA, UK and for any other country. Most well known schools are

1. Al-Azhar Darul Uloom, Cairo, Egypt
2. Islamic school for Alims, Madina, Saudi Arabia.
3. Islamic university, Mecca, Saudi Arabia

Write to

Islamic Society of North America(ISNA)
P.O. Box 38
Plainfield, IN 46168, USA

and ask education requirements to qualify as Imam of a Masjids and where can you study to become Imam. Please send me names of educational Institution to study for becoming Imam in USA and in Muslim countries, like Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Malaysia and any other country where I can get in with scholarship to study in their school.

I believe to qualify for scholarship you will require ability to write and read Arabic language and courses done on Islamic Studies at undergraduate level.

ISNA will send you more detailed information about the schools where you can study to become Imam.

Gloria Said:

Ever been to this online Islamic school?

We Answered:

I've never, but I'm planning on it (:

Good for you though.

and Thank You for sharing.

Erika Said:

Is a BA in Islamic Studies the same as an Alim course?

We Answered:

Assalamu Alaikum,

Studying course to become an Alim is much better than BA in Islamic Studies.

Course of Alim is highly concentrated in Hadith, Quran, Fiqah, Islamic Jurisprudence, and Arabic language etc.
Whereas in all colleges one has to study general education for two years and last two years they study courses in Islamic Studies.

Muslim countries do not accept BA in Islamic Studies from any western country equal to the course of
Alim in any Muslim country like Pakistan, Malaysia, Mecca and Madina specially to fill the postion as Imam of a Masjid or teacher in a Darul Uloom (Theological Seminary) to qualify to become Alim.

May Allah guide us all on the straight path of Islam

Edward Said:

Are there any Islamic professors here?

We Answered:

i found a site that help you a lot of information
http://www.uga.edu/islam/