About

The Ahsan Gap Year Program

The Ahsan Gap Year Program is a Bab al-Ridha and KSIJ Dar al-Salaam Tabligh Board initiative, launched in August 2024.

The Team

Objectives

• Comprehensive Islamic Education: Students will engage in a minimum of 450 hours of classes, covering Islamic ideology, akhlaq (ethics), and ahkam (jurisprudence)…
• Spiritual and Personal Growth: Foster taqwa (piety) and closeness to Allah through an Islamic environment…
• Skill Development and Community Engagement: Equip students with essential life skills and a community-oriented mindset…
• Hawza Experience: Immerse in the life of the Hawza, build lasting friendships, and gain valuable mentorship…

Course Students

The course is open to brothers and sisters (subject to quota), ideally between the ages of 20 and 35.

Requirements

• Necessary: Keen interest in studying Islam in a Hawza environment, fluency in English, and adherence to Islamic values.
• Ideal: Islamic knowledge background, active community involvement, and fluency in Farsi.

Accommodation & Meals

• The course will take place at the Bab al-Ridha Institute, in the holy city of Qum, near the Haram of Sayyida Ma’sooma (a).
• Accommodation for single students: Comfortable shared dorms within close distance to the Haram and the Institute.
• Accommodation for families: Rental assistance will be provided, but the course does not include family accommodation.
• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided for course participants.

Course Price

Full Package

$3900 USD per person

• Academic program
• Mentorship
• Trips (including Mashhad)
• Shared accommodation
• Meals
• Basic transport
• Sports
• Medical insurance
• Visa renewal

Note: International flights and entry visas are not included.

Family Package

$1900 USD per person

• Academic program
• Mentorship
• Local trips
• Sports
• Medical insurance
• Visa renewal

Note: Accommodation and meals are not included.