Curriculum

Courses at HSA

Choose a course below to see its full details and open its own registration form. In-person classes are held at the HSA campus; online courses are taught live by our teachers.

In-Person Courses Online Courses

Category 1

In-Person / On-Campus Courses

Two in-person courses for the 2026–27 academic year. Each has its own detail page and registration form.

On-campus

ZAKIRY COURSE FOR YOUTH WITH AMBER FATIMA JAFRI

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ZAKIRY COURSE FOR YOUTH WITH AMBER FATIMA JAFRI

In-Person

Teacher: Zakira Amber Fatima Jafri

The Art of Majlis Recitation & Shia Oratory (English/Urdu) Master the complete art of conducting a Majlis. This course covers referencing authentic history and books, selecting Fazail, compiling structured notes, and delivering impactful speeches. Learn audience engagement techniques and how to powerfully present the Masayeb of Ahlul Bayt (a.s.) with emotional clarity.

Duration: 22 Weeks
Fees: No monthly fee; $30 charged to cover books and other materials
Starting: September 4, 2026
Age: 10Y–18Y
Location: Bab ul Hawaij Islamic Centre

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VOCAL COURSE FOR NOHA/SALAM/MARSIYA/MANQABAT

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VOCAL COURSE FOR NOHA/SALAM/MARSIYA/MANQABAT

In-Person

HSA Teachers: Sr. Amber Fatima Jafri, Sr. Sughra Mirza, Sr. Safia Moosvi, Sr. Zehra Sadat, Sr. Arusa Jafri, Sr. Moona Naqvi, Sr. Arshia Batool, Sr. Areebah Jafri, Sr. Rubab Mirza, Sr. Zehra Moosavi, Br. Murtaza Sumairy

Learn to recite Urdu Nohas, Latmiya, Soz, Salam, Marsiya and Manqabats with correct Urdu pronunciation. Master vocal control, hit the right notes, and confidently capture the beautiful traditional tunes. Classes take place at Bab ul Hawaij Islamic Centre, every Friday night. Students are divided into 6 different levels, according to their age.

Duration: 22 Weeks
Fees: No monthly fee; $30 charged to cover books and other materials
Starting: September 4, 2026
Age: 5y–18y
Location: Bab ul Hawaij Islamic Centre

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Category 2

Online Courses

Nine separate online courses. Each course has its own teacher, schedule, fee and dedicated registration form.

Live online classes

Online Hadis-e-Kissa with Lahan — Youth Course

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Online Hadis-e-Kissa with Lahan — Youth Course

Online

Teacher: Amber Fatima Jafri

Master the art of reciting Hadith-e-Kisa and learn the story and significance behind it. Learn accurate pronunciation while adopting the proper, soul-touching lehan (tone) for impactful recitation. Tune recording will be given after every class to practice.

Duration: 15 weeks
Fees: $40 CDN or $30 USD
Starting: Monday September 14, 2026
Age: 9y–18y

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Online Boys Vocal Group Class — Noha/Manqabat

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Online Boys Vocal Group Class — Noha/Manqabat

Online

Teacher: Murtuza Sumairy

Mastering Noha & Manqabat Recitation. Learn to recite Urdu Nohas, Latmiya, Salam and Manqabats with clear, authentic Urdu pronunciation. Discover how to hit proper vocal notes and master soulful traditional tunes with confidence. These are group classes; we also have individual one-on-one classes available, with a separate link.

Duration: 15 weeks
Fees: $120 CDN or $90 USD
Starting: Wednesday September 9, 2026
Age: 9y–18y

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Online Girls Private Vocal Class

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Online Girls Private Vocal Class

Online

One on One Vocal Private Classes

Teacher: Arshia Batool (Canada)

Duration: Available throughout the year; monthly basis
Fees: $60 per month (once weekly) · $120 per month (twice weekly)
Age: 8y–18y

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Online Boys Private Vocal Class

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Online Boys Private Vocal Class

Online

One on One Vocal Private Classes

Teacher: Murtaza Sumairy

Duration: Available throughout the year; monthly basis
Fees: $60 per month (once weekly) · $120 per month (twice weekly)
Age: 9y–18y

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Online Urdu Zakiry Course for Adults

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Online Urdu Zakiry Course for Adults

Online

Teacher: Molana Muhammad Taqi Mehdavi

The Art of Majlis Recitation & Shia Oratory in Urdu. Master the complete art of conducting a Shia Majlis. This course covers referencing authentic history and books, selecting Fazail, compiling structured notes, and delivering impactful speeches. Learn audience engagement techniques and how to powerfully present the Masayeb of Ahlul Bayt (a.s.) with emotional clarity.

Duration: 8 weeks
Fees: CAD $60 or USD $40
Starting: Saturday, August 29, 2026
Age: 18 and above

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Online English Zakiry Course for Youth

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Online English Zakiry Course for Youth

Online

Teacher: Syed Al Hussaini

The Art of Majlis Recitation & Shia Oratory for Youth in English. Master the complete art of conducting a Shia Majlis. This course covers referencing authentic history and books, selecting Fazail, compiling structured notes, and delivering impactful speeches. Learn audience engagement techniques and how to powerfully present the Masayeb of Ahlul Bayt (a.s.) with emotional clarity.

Duration: 10 weeks
Fees: $100 CDN or $80 USD
Starting: Saturday September 5, 2026
Age: 10y–18y

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Online Tawzeeh Masail Course

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Online Tawzeeh Masail Course

Online

Teacher: Molana Muhammad Taqi Mehdavi

Master the essential rules of Shia jurisprudence through a practical breakdown of Tauzeeh ul Masail Jame by Grand Ayatollah Syed Ali al-Sistani (d.z.). Taught in clear, accessible Urdu by Scholar Molana Muhammad Taqi Mehdavi, this course simplifies day-to-day Islamic rulings into easy-to-understand guidance for modern life.

Duration: 8 weeks
Fees: CAD $40 or USD $30
Starting: Sunday, August 30, 2026
Age: 15 and above

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Online Boys Private Vocal Class

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Online Boys Private Vocal Class

Online

Teacher: Raza Abbas Zaidi

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Online Boys Private Vocal Class

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Online Girls Private Marsiya Class

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Online Girls Private Marsiya Class

Online

Teacher: Arshia Batool

Mastering Urdu Marsiya Recitation. Learn to recite Marsiya with clear, authentic Urdu pronunciation. Discover how to hit proper vocal notes and master soulful traditional tunes with confidence.

Duration: Available throughout the year; monthly basis
Fees: $60 per month (once weekly) · $120 per month (twice weekly)
Age: 11y–18y

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