Welcome to Safwah Seminary!
Welcome to Safwah! Safwah Youth Seminary is an engaging program tailored for middle and high school students. Its primary goal is to equip American Muslims with trustworthy knowledge about Islam, foster a strong sense of confidence in their Muslim identity, and create a welcoming environment for our youth at ICF. Additionally, we strive to ensure that our students have the opportunity to form meaningful connections with other Muslim youth, forging stronger bonds of companionship and support.
OUR PROGRAMS
SAFWAH 101 - MIDDLE SCHOOL YEAR 1
Tuesdays (6 pm - 7 pm) & Saturdays (11 am - 12 pm)
A one-year course for middle school students ages 11 to 15.
Covered topics include Faith Essentials, Fiqh of Worship (prayer), Prophetic Morals and Manners, and Stories of the Sahabah.
This course is appropriate for middle school students starting Safwah for the first time.
SAFWAH 102 - MIDDLE SCHOOL YEAR 2
Thursdays (6 pm - 7 pm) & Saturdays (12 pm - 1 pm)
A one-year course for middle school students ages 11 to 15, continuing from Safwah 101.
Covered topics include Stories of the Qur'an, Hadith Studies 1 & 2, and Meaningful Duas from the Qur'an and Sunnah.
Completion of Safwah Year 1 (101) is a prerequisite to enroll in this course.
SAFWAH 103 - MIDDLE SCHOOL YEAR 3
Thursdays (6 pm - 7 pm) & Saturdays (1 pm - 2 pm)
A one-year course for middle school students ages 11 to 15, continuing from Safwah 102.
Covered topics include Hadith & Sunnah, Character & Spirituality, and History.
Completion of Safwah Year 2 (102) is a prerequisite to enroll in this course.
SAFWAH 201 - HIGH SCHOOL YEAR 1
Tuesdays (7 pm - 8 pm) & Saturdays (2 pm - 3 pm)
A one-year course for high school students ages 15 to 18.
Covered topics include Fiqh of Prayer & Purification, Seerah of the Prophet, and Diseases of the Heart & Their Remedies.
This course is appropriate for high school students starting Safwah for the first time.
SAFWAH 202 - HIGH SCHOOL YEAR 2
Thursdays (7 pm - 8 pm) & Saturdays (3 pm - 4 pm)
A one-year course for high school students ages 15 to 18, continuing from Safwah 201.
Covered topics include 40 Hadith Imam Nawai, Tafseer of Juz Amma, and Purification of the Heart (Tazkiya).
Completion of Safwah Year 1 (201) is a prerequisite to enroll in this course.
SAFWAH SEASONAL INTENSIVES
A series of intensives, one for middle schoolers, and one for high schoolers, teaching our muslim youth the importance of Islamic manners and etiquette, and faith principles through the lens of the Qur'an.
Stay tuned for the next Safwah intensive!
OUR INSTRUCTORS
Mufti Sajid Ali
Instructor & Resident Scholar at ICF
Ustadh Safi Khan
Instructor & Youth Director at ICF
Ustadh Safi Khan has been serving the Muslim community full-time since 2017. Raised in Memphis, Tennessee, he began his work as an Imam and as Director of Youth, College, and Young Professionals Programming. He also holds a bachelors degree in teacher education and minor in both English and youth and adolescent psychology from the University of Memphis. In 2019, he moved to Dallas and joined Qalam Institute and Roots Community as a full-time teacher. He specializes in Islamic morals, character, the life of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, hadith, and Qur’anic reflections—particularly for youth and young adults. In addition to teaching, he mentors and creates dynamic programs that engage both youth and the wider community, fostering a wholesome and spiritually enriching environment. Learn more about Ustadh Safi by clicking here.
Ustadha Sophia Khan
Instructor & Youth Director at ICF
Ustadha Sophia is a well-known leader amongst the youth/young adults in the DFW Muslim community. She was born and raised in the U.S. and then moved to Dubai, U.A.E. - where she lived there for fifteen years. She studied Islamic Shari'ah Law in Arabic as her major at the University of Sharjah, U.A.E., and has completed a degree in Psychology with a concentration in Mental Health as well. She moved back to America in 2019 with her husband and two daughters and has been serving the DFW Muslim Youth community since. Amongst the youth, Ustadha Sophia is known to be very approachable, relatable, and understanding towards their struggles without any judgment and she provides Islamic guidance based on the issues and problems that the youth face on a daily basis. Learn more about Ustadha Sophia by clicking here.
ADMINISTRATION
Samia Shamim
Sameen Beyabani
Uzair Beyabani
Maria Kamran
FEE STRUCTURE
Annual Fee: $500 per student
One time fee of $50 per student.
Siblings Discount:
- 2nd sibling: $450
- 3rd sibling: $400
- 4th sibling: $350
Tuition payments are processed online via the Muntazim parent portal. Monthly installments are available for the annual tuition fee.
Financial assistance is also available on an as-needed basis - click here to apply.
SCHEDULE
Safwah 101
Tuesdays - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Saturdays - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Safwah 102
Thursdays - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Saturdays - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Safwah 103
Thursdays - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Saturdays - 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Safwah 201
Tuesdays - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturdays - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Safwah 202
Thursdays - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturdays - 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Please note Salah timings will affect class timings.
To access the calendar for the 2026-2027 academic year, click here.
STUDENT ENROLLMENT
Safwah enrollment is now open for the 2026-2027 academic year. Please click below to register
CONTACT US
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