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preparation for the summer program

Pre-Course Readings & Videos
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Welcome to the 2026 ALIM Summer Program. These readings and resources have been selected to help you begin engaging with key themes and discussions before arriving on campus. We strongly encourage you to review them before the program begins.

The Summer Program is discussion-based and intensive. Familiarizing yourself with these topics beforehand will help you get more out of classes, discussions, and interactions with the scholars and fellow students.
ALIM Mindset: Reading #1
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SP Glossary: Reading #2
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Dr. Fareed Usul al Fiqh: Reading #3
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Dr. Fareed Islam & Modernity: Reading #4
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Dr. Jackson: Reading #5
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Ust Ubaydullah Islamic Law: Reading #6
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Shaykh Ali Usul al Quran: Reading #7
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Pre-Orientation playlist

Covering topics such as The Ethics of Disagreement in the Islamic Tradition, Sacred Activism, Ethics and Morality, and the Inner Dimensions of Community, this playlist is designed to help cultivate thoughtful engagement, meaningful reflection, and deeper participation throughout the program. We encourage students to watch these videos before arriving on campus and approach them with openness, curiosity, and sincerity. We look forward to welcoming you this summer, inshaAllah.
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  • About
    • About
    • Our History
    • Board of Trustees
    • Team
    • Testimonials
  • Summer Program
    • Register Now
    • Pay Tuition
    • Refer or Sponsor
    • Financial Aid
    • FAQ
    • Confirmed Scholars
    • Course Descriptions
    • Testimonials
    • Highlights
    • Photo Gallery
    • Sample Schedule
    • Welcome Packet
    • Facilitator Application
    • 2026 Info Session
  • Virtual
    • Book Club
    • Winter Program: Building Consensus & Unity
    • Istighfar & Tawbah Course
    • Navigating Post-Modernity
    • Malcolm X
  • Media
    • Frames Podcast
    • Blog >
      • Ust. Ubaydullah Evans
      • Dr. Sherman Jackson
      • Dr. Muneer Fareed
      • Dr. Ali Sulaiman Ali
      • Reel Talk
    • YouTube
  • Scholars
    • Request a Scholar
    • ALIM Core Scholars >
      • Dr. Sherman Jackson
      • Dr. Muneer Fareed
      • Dr. Ali Sulaiman Ali
    • Scholar in Residence >
      • Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans
    • Guest Scholars >
      • Imam Mohamed Hag Magid
      • Dr. Hadia Mubarak
      • Mohammed Tayssir Safi
      • Usta. Zaynab Ansari
      • Imam Zaid Shakir
      • Dr. Umar Faruq Abd-Allah
      • Dr. Jawad Qureshi
      • Dr. Zainab Alwani
      • Ust. Shad Imam
      • Dr. Jonathan Brown
      • Dr. Ovamir Anjum
      • Dr. Omar Nasim
      • Dr. Omar Suleiman
      • Dr. Sulayman Nyang
      • Dr. Ingrid Mattson
      • Imam Dawud Walid
  • Contact
    • ​Alim Email Sign-Up
  • Support
    • Endowment Fund