ADVANCED ḤIFẒ PROGRAM
(QURĀN MEMORIZATION)
What Do We Mean By “Advanced Ḥifẓ”?
- 5 Hours a Day of Exclusive Memorization Time
- 1:4 Teacher to Student Ratio
- Integrated Study of Islamic Sciences
- Ijāzah program in the narrations of Ḥafṣ and Shuʿbah for graduating students (requires passing final exam)
- Complementary App for Ḥifẓ Monitoring
- Fully Accredited Online Academic Education
- Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) classes for PE
The Advanced Ḥifẓ program is dedicated to teaching students the memorization of the entire Holy Qur’ān while simultaneously educating students on the essentials of Islam and practical arts of self defense. Students that graduate will not only complete the memorization of the Qur’ān, but they will also leave with knowledge in the following areas:
- Method of making Wuḍū’ and performing Ṣalāh
- Essential rulings pertaining to Wudu’ and Salah (e.g., Sajdat al-Sahw, laws of traveling, etc.)
- Rules of Tajwid
- Basic Islamic Theology (i.e., `Aqīdah)
- Basic Islamic history (Prophets and Sīrah)
- Basic Arabic Vocabulary
- 40-Ḥadith memorization with translation
- Memorization of all Salah-related du`ās
- Memorization of over 30 daily du`ā's (eating, sleeping, traveling, fasting, etc.)
Why is Our Method Unique?
At CJIIS, we believe in working together with the parents and making them a part of the learning process by providing them with regular progress reports for each child. This includes a detailed daily, weekly, monthly and yearly report about the progress of the child’s Quran memorization and step-by-step updates about the achievements made by the child and difficulties they may be struggling with.
Alongside the Ḥifẓ program, students are also taught the essentials of their religion and the proper method of recitation (Tajwid) so they can become true Huffaz of the Qur’an who not only excel in reciting the Qur’an but also display close attachment with their Deen.
At the core of our Advanced Ḥifẓ program is the active communication between the teacher, parent, and the child. Seeing the rapid growth of the communications and technology industry, it is no longer enough to simply rely on emails and paper-based communications. To facilitate this rapid change in modern modes of communication, we use an in-house cloud-based application (available for Windows, iOS, and Android) which provides parents and guardians live updates about the progress of their child every step of the way.
With information available at your fingertips, it has never become easier to take an active role in your child’s journey of Hifz and Islamic upbringing.
Vision
Students will be prepared to become upright citizens who can:
1. Pursue advanced educational studies
2. Teach the art of Qur’ānic memorization to children and adults
3. Lead the congregational Ṣalāh
4. Lead the Tarāwīḥ prayers in Ramaḍān
5. Inculcate the Sunnah of the Prophet 
into their lives
6. Demonstrate proper execution of self-defense and discipline
The Ḥifẓ coursework is simultaneously completed with the student’s secular studies. CJIIS utilizes an online accredited schooling program* that fully engages all types of students. Academic instruction and guidance are provided by qualified and experienced online teachers under a system that targets and rectifies each student’s strengths and weaknesses, all while they are comfortably surrounded by an Islamic environment.
*The accredited schooling program requires a higher tuition. Non-accredited programs are also available for parents who are unable to afford the accredited program.
Muftī Bilal Mohammad
Hāfiẓ Ahmad Qayyum
Imām Khalid Raza
School Calendar Year
September 2026 – July 2027
Weekly Schedule
Mondays – Thursdays: 7:25 AM – 4:30 PM
Fridays: 7:25 AM – 12:15 PM
Daily Schedule
Morning Du`ās: 7:25 AM – 7:40 AM
Ḥifẓ : 7:40 AM – 12:30 PM (including snack break,
Islamic Studies, Tajwīd, or MMA: 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM (each week has 1 Islamic studies, 1 Tajweed, and 2 MMA classes)
Lunch, & Ẓuhr: 1:15 PM – 1:45 PM
Dua's and Hadith Memorization: 1:45 PM-2:00 PM
Recess: 2:00 PM – 2:15 PM
Online Schooling: 2:15 PM – 4:15 PM (No online schooling on Fridays)
Clean up and Dismissal: 4:15 PM – 4:25 PM
Our institute is located on Cedar Grove Lane, Somerset, NJ, 08873.
Exact address will be provided to accepted students only.
The cost of the Advanced Hifz Program is outlined below.
| Tuition Schedule | |
|---|---|
| Advanced Hifz Tuition (annually)* | $5,225 ($475/mo.) |
| Online Schooling (monthly)** | $175 (Accredited Schooling) OR $25 (Non-Accredited Schooling) |
| Administrative Fee (one-time) | $100 |
| Planner & Textbooks (yearly) | $50 |
| MMA Equipment (one-time) | $250 |
| Chromebook Rental (yearly, if applicable) | $75 |
| *Payment for the Advanced Hifz Program may be made up front or in monthly installments for the duration of the program. Non-Tuition fees must be paid up front. **Payments for online schooling are in addition to the Hifz tuition. Payments for Bayaan Academy (accredited schooling) are paid directly to the institute. |
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Central Jersey Institute of Islamic Sciences provides financial assistance for qualifying parents. If you are interested in receiving financial assistance, please email [email protected].
Applicant Requirements
- The applicant must be at least 8 years or must have completed the 2nd grade
- The applicant must not be above the age of 14 years.
- Brothers only.
- Ability to independently read the Qur’ān.
Please note the following terms for each applicant:
- Upon acceptance, all required documentation must be submitted for enrollment
- Students must attend an online interview and evaluation by the instructor
- Students will be accepted upon approval from the Admissions Committee
- All parents and students are required to abide by the CJIIS Parent-Student Handbook available at cjiis.org/handbook
- Students must select an online schooling program approved by CJIIS
- All non-tuition fees must be paid in full to complete enrollment
- Central Jersey Institute of Islamic Sciences Inc. reserves the right to accept or deny any applicant enrollment and is not obliged to provide an explanation for its decision
Graduation Requirements
Requirements for graduation include:
- Memorization of the entire Qur'ān
- Successfully completing the Hafiz certification exam (See https://cjiis.org/handbook/types-of-examinations/)
- Knowledge and implementation of the rules of Tajwīd
- Knowledge of the introductory Fiqh of ‘Ibādah (Laws of Wudu', Salah, Imamat, etc.).
Graduates of our Ḥifẓ program are given preference for our Part-Time `Ālim program.
Admission Process
At this time, this program is only offered for boys.
Admission at CJIIS is based on a combination of the following:
- Past school performance (report cards)
- Teacher recommendations
- Successful student interview
Step 1: Applying
To apply at CJIIS, one must fill out the online Ḥifẓ interest form found below. If applications are not open, you may sign your child up for the waiting list.
Step 2: Follow-up
After receiving the application, our admissions office will follow-up.
Step 3: Interview
After the application is received, you will be contacted regarding an in-person interview. The Admissions Committee performs a personal interview to determine whether an applicant will experience success at CJIIS.
Step 4: Mashawarah & Istikhāra
Mashwarah (consultation) is done amongst the board and the Admissions Committee. Salatul Istikhārah is performed once, or sometimes up to three or seven times regarding each student.
Step 5: Fees
If everything goes well and the family wishes to enroll their child at CJIIS, full payment will be due. An installment plan and/or financial aid is reserved only for those families who can demonstrate that they cannot afford the payment with the approval of the Admissions Committee.
Step 6: Records
After the completion of all these procedures, the applicant must ensure that CJIIS receives ALL prior school records, proof of legal residence, immunization records, and any other document requested by the Admissions Committee.
All applicants must go through the admission process for enrollment. No member of the Darul Uloom, faculty or board, can unilaterally influence or enforce enrollment. Failure of applicants (and/or their guardians) to follow formal procedures may affect enrollment.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Central Jersey Institute of Islamic Sciences Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its admission policies, educational policies, scholarship programs, athletic programs, and other school-administered programs. Students are entitled to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to them at the school.
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