What are the levels of courses offered by Zayed House for Islamic Culture and what is the language of instruction?
Courses are taught at three levels – Beginner’s, Intermediate and Advanced. Languages of instruction are Arabic, English, Tagalog, Chinese and Amharic.
In order to register for the educational courses, what are the required papers?
A completed registration form, certificate of embracing Islam, copy of valid passport along with valid visa, approval letter of sponsor or guardian and 2 photo pictures.
Will Zayed House for Islamic Culture issue an official certificate of embracing Islam?
No, The Shariah Court issues such certificates; however Zayed House provides assistance in obtaining one.
What are the other languages of instruction, other than Arabic, used for these cultural sessions?
English, Tagalog, Chinese, Ethiopian and Russian
Tell me about the Cultural Sessions?
Cultural sessions are opportunities to learn basic facts about Islam as well as answer general questions.
What are the procedures of embrace Islam?
In order to embrace Islam, one declares the Testimony of Faith, namely that there is no god but (God) Allah and Muhammad is the Messenger of (God) Allah. Further support is provided such as particulars about the Five Pillars of Islam, including but not limited to instructions for praying and fasting.
What are the services and products that Zayed House for Islamic Culture provides for non-Muslims who would like to know about Islam?
The services previously mentioned are available to Non-Muslims as well as Muslims. In addition, information sessions can be arranged for further clarification on particular issues.
How much do I have to pay to get these services
What are the services by Zayed House for Islamic Culture?
Zayed House for Islamic Culture offers a variety of free services. Some of the services include are:
- Presentations on various aspects of Islam
- Educational courses for new Muslims, offered in Arabic, English, Tagalog (Filipino language, Chinese and Amharic (Ethiopian language) across three levels (foundational, intermediate and advanced)
- Addressing the concerned authorities to issue the certificates of embracing Islam for new Muslims
- Transportation services for the students, -
- Study halls equipped with state-of-the-art equipment
- Internet service for the students
- Recreational facilities: playground and amusement park
- Educational and entertainment excursions for new Muslims
- Hajj for a specific number of new Muslims annually
- Distribution of Islamic books in various languages
- Public library of valuable books in many languages
- Arabic language program for non-Arabic speakers,
- Social assistance for new Muslims
- Housing for our students who live outside Al-Ain City
- Information sessions for non-Muslims (who want to know about Islam)
Is Zayed House for Islamic Culture a government organization, semi-government organization? Is it local organization or federal organization?
Zayed House for Islamic Culture is non-profit government organization that falls under the administration of the Court of the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.