Student Feedback
Written by students who have completed a semester with the Institute.
Each piece is published with the student’s written permission and appears as she sent it, corrected only for typographical errors. One student asked not to be named.
Student, USA
This Hadith course was a perfect blend of knowledge, practice, and spiritual insight. The classes were not only easy to understand and rich in wisdom, but the availability of recorded lectures made learning seamless despite a busy schedule. In an era full of confusion, understanding Hadith with proper context and deep comprehension is vital, and this institute’s efforts to spread authentic knowledge are truly commendable.
Sarah Zubairy — Karachi, Pakistan
This 36-hour journey through Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī has been truly transformative. Badʾ al-Khalq opened a new perspective on Allah’s magnificent creation — from the heavens and the unseen world to angels, jinn, Iblees, humans, animals, and birds — leaving me with a renewed sense of humility and awe before my Creator.
Then came Kitāb al-Riqāq, and with every hadith I found myself wishing the course would never end. It has profoundly reshaped my understanding of this world, my relationship with the Deen, and even my daily actions in ways I did not expect.
I am sincerely looking forward to continuing Kitāb al-Riqāq in the next semester, in shāʾ Allāh. Jazāk Allāhu khayran kathīran for a truly life-changing learning experience.
Fatima Nauman — Pakistan
For a long time I was searching for a comprehensive study of Hadith text. I am grateful to have studied Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī with Ma’am Seema. She explained the narrations in such a way that I felt deeply connected to the text. She engaged the students in conversation and extracted practical points from the Hadith to be applied in real life, alongside explaining all aspects of the Hadith text including the fiqhī explanation. She shared valuable points present in the asnād. I would like to continue my journey with Dr Seema Tahir Institute until the completion of Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī, in shāʾ Allāh.
Neha – Pakistan
This course has benefited me a lot, Alhamdulillah. My heart has become softer and my love for the Sunnah has increased. I learned to apply the teachings of the Prophet ﷺ in my daily life. Before this course I would just read Hadith, but now I truly understand them. I have seen an increase in my patience, character, and worship. The biggest thing is that I now have the light of Hadith guiding me in every matter of my life. This course has strengthened my Imaan and increased my desire to act upon it. Jazakillahu Khair for all your hard work.
Tabish Arooj — UAE
This course gave me something I didn’t know I was missing — a deeper connection with the Prophet ﷺ. Through the aḥādīth, I cried, smiled, and sometimes even got chills as I felt closer to him ﷺ in a way I never had before. I didn’t want the course to end; it left me longing to know more about him ﷺ and to stay connected to ḥadīth and his Sunnah.
Sana Sadaf — Pakistan
I hold an M.Phil in Economics from the University of Sargodha. As far as my experience is concerned, it was outstanding. I learnt a lot about the life of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his struggle. I wish to be part of this journey in the next semester.
Syeda Raazia Tahir — USA, sister of the founder
By the grace of Allah, I have completed three Hadith courses on Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī with Dr. Seema. All three covered different topics and gave me a deeper understanding of the teachings of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
In the first we studied Kitāb Badʾ al-Waḥy, which took me back to the time of the Prophet (SAW); every hadith helped us understand how revelation came and what effects it had. In the second we studied Kitāb al-Jihād, and our teacher explained every detail of the aḥādīth in a clear and meaningful way. The third, which began in January 2026, was Kitāb al-Khalq — how Allah created the earth, the heavens, human beings, angels, jinn, Shaytan, animals and other creation.
I truly feel blessed that my sister has given us the opportunity to gain knowledge of Hadith. May Allah help us put into practice all the teachings of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (SAW) that we have learned. Jazākillāhu khayran.
