Futuwwah Summer Program
Inspired by the 1000-year old tradition of youth ethics, the Futuwwah Summer Program is a two-week retreat in Istanbul designed for college students consisting of an introduction to classical Islamic texts, immersive cultural visits in Istanbul and Bursa, and an opportunity to meet like-minded young Muslims and form life-long suhbah.
The program aims to inspire love and appreciation in young Muslim students for Islam as a rooted living tradition that engages with contemporary issues and fosters fellowship among them in an enjoyable and fun environment. During the day, students attend classes that will cover books such as the 40 Hadith collection of Imam Nawawi, Tafsir of Surat Yusuf, Islamic theology, lessons on Futuwwa, and selections of the Mathnawi of Mawlana Rumi. In the afternoon, students will engage in sightseeing and exposure and appreciation to the heritage of Islamic civilization, including a trip to Bursa and sites in Istanbul. The program will also include evening talks by various visiting scholars.
The program is open to male and female 17-25 year old college-level students or recent graduates. The fee for the 2-week program is $1,750, which covers: accommodation, meals, transportation in and around Istanbul and tuition. Accommodation consists of of shared, modest student dormitories.
Schedule
9AM-1PM | Classes (with breaks) |
1-2PM | Lunch |
Afternoon | Sightseeing, activities and free time |
Evening | Guest speakers and Halaqas |



Week 1 Classes
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Saturday |
Sunday |
40 Hadith Nawawi |
40 Hadith Nawawi |
40 Hadith Nawawi |
40 Hadith Nawawi |
40 Hadith Nawawi |
BURSA
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Tafsir |
Aqidah |
Tafsir |
Aqidah |
Tafsir |
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Futuwwah |
Mathnawi |
Futuwwah |
Mathnawi |
JUMUAH |
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Orientation and Dinner |
Visit to Üsküdar |
Topkapı Museum, Hagia Sophia, etc. Visit |
Sama at the Mevlevihane or Dhikr Gathering |
Free day |

Week 2 Classes

Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
40 Hadith Nawawi |
40 Hadith Nawawi |
40 Hadith Nawawi |
40 Hadith Nawawi |
40 Hadith Nawawi |
Tafsir |
Aqidah |
Tafsir |
Aqidah |
Aqidah |
Futuwwah |
Mathnawi |
Futuwwah |
Mathnawi |
JUMUAH |
Free Day |
Art Exposure – Hüseyin Kutlu |
Eyüp Sultan |
Picnic -(Küçük Çamlıca) |
Bosphorus Tour with Guide |
* Detailed weekly schedules to be announced, schedule is tentative and open to change
Hosted by

Ebad Rahman
Muslim Life Coordinator
Columbia University

Recep Şentürk
President
Usul Academy