Faith, thought, and purposeful living
The Iqra Fellowship is a year-long initiative aimed at helping Muslim American students and young professionals build the spiritual and philosophical foundations to critically deconstruct Western and liberal paradigms.
2026–27 applications are closed. Please check back in August 2027 for the 2027–28 cohort application.
September–May
Saturdays, 10 AM–12 PM ET
Optional support welcome
Through morality, ethics, and Islamic intellectual traditions, fellows explore how the wisdom of their faith speaks to contemporary questions. The fellowship cultivates the tools, language, and support network to navigate ideas with confidence, integrity, and insight.
Designed primarily for college students and young adults in their 20s and 30s, the fellowship welcomes intellectually curious and spiritually sincere learners. Participation calls for active engagement, adab, and a willingness to wrestle with difficult questions.
Meet past fellows through their own words. This archival video offers a glimpse of the fellowship experience; current schedules and modules are listed below.
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Build foundations in Islamic concepts and frameworks for understanding the world.
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Engage with the spiritual and intellectual traditions that inform Muslim life.
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Explore ideas shaping contemporary thought through an Islamic lens.
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Reflect on moral questions and the relationship between faith and ethical living.
Sessions are held virtually on Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Eastern Time, with one or two 3–4 hour intensives during the fellowship year. The program runs from September through May. Fellows are expected to engage actively with the material, instructors, and discussions.
The 2026–27 cohort began on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Scheduled breaks include Thanksgiving on November 28; winter break on December 19, December 26, and January 2; and the month of Ramadan and Eid.
There is no cost to enroll. For those who wish to support the program, the suggested optional contribution is $35. Please contact the fellowship team about supporting Iqra.
Iqra is a continuing education program for intellectual and spiritual enrichment. It is not a graduate program or a master’s degree.
Applications for 2026–27 are closed. Please check back in August 2027 for the 2027–28 cohort application. View application information.
The fellowship team can help with questions about the program, future applications, or support.
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