Islamic Studies for Adults (2023-2024)

 

Learn the essentials every Muslim should know (Bradford, UK)

Learn the facts, practices, rules and hows-to's you've always not been 100% about

Islamic Studies Course (2023-2024)

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Introducing Ihya College & our Islamic Studies for adults (11 years plus); giving you the essential teachings, in a modern day context, at a professional standard.

Even if...you're completely new to Islamic studies.

Even if...you've thought "I'm too young or too old to study this now".

Even if...you've struggled with Islamic Studies in the past.

Even if...you think you don't have time.

Why should you take Islamic Studies?

Rejuvenate yourself

Revive and refresh your spirit by learning everything you need to know about your obligations, drawing you closer to your Lord.

Teach your children and family

Be a guiding light for your immediate and extended family. Use your knowledge and understanding to ensure you and those around you are living a life of obedience.

Create a foundation for further study

Based in Bradford (UK), our Islamic Studies course is the first of three steps towards Scholarship. A student can work towards becoming a Community leader, Imam or Scholar.

Islamic Studies 2023 - Key facts

  • COURSE: Islamic Studies for Adults
  • CODE: ILM01
  • DURATION: 38 weeks 2023-2024
  • ACCESS: Men & Women (11 years+)
  • MODE OF STUDY: Part-time, Onsite/Online recordings
  • START DATE: Wednesday 6th September 2023
  • TEACHER: Imam Muhammad Jameel
  • LOCATION: Mercure Bradford
  • FEE: £370 + £25 Resources (Spread payments & options available)

Your 2023 resources pack

Includes 2 printed text books, Ihya college notebook, bag and pen

Convenient location with great facilities
Mercure Hotel (Bradford)

  • Men, Women and Children studying at Ihya college
  • Class of students at Ihyacollege
 

Full on-site address:


Mercure Bradford Bankfield Hotel, Bradford Rd, Bingley, BD16 1TU

As the session is two hours long, we will have a mid-session break.

  • Convenient location - just off Keighley bypass
  • Great facilities - Professional Suite teaching room
  • Free parking

Worried you may miss some classes?

Students get access to recorded videos of each class

ON-SITE - Bradford

WEDNESDAYS
6:30pm - 8:30pm

Weekly class of 38 sessions (2023-2024)

CATCH-UP VIDEO

24-7
Via recorded video link

Learn anytime, anywhere

Student story

Mother and daughter succeed together

Sanna and Umaizah, mother learns the essentials to teach herself and then crucially pass it on to her children and family.

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Full Course Information

Our Islamic Studies Course is designed to teach the basics every person, male or female, 11 years and older, must know to carry out their individual duty as a Muslim.

Hadrat Anas bin Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said; “The seeking of knowledge is an obligation upon every Muslim.” [Sunan Ibn Maajah – 224]

Religious duty can be divided into two kinds: Individual Duty and Communal Duty.

Every Muslim has an individual duty, so is therefore, as a minimum, required to seek sufficient knowledge to carry out that duty. It will also give students a firm foundation in the core sciences of Islamic Studies within the bounds of Ahl’ al-Sunnah.

This is a low commitment course, fees are £370 for the full 38 weeks plus the £25 student pack. Students will be given a small amount of weekly reading to complete in preparation for their classes.

Start Date: Wednesday 6th September 2023

Days: Wednesdays

Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Class Time: 2 hours per week

Duration: 1 Year (38 Weeks – Term Time)

Full on-site address: Mercure Bradford Bankfield Hotel, Bradford Rd, Bingley, BD16 1TU

Facilities: Conveniently located Hotel venue, large free car park.

As the session is two hours long, we will have a mid-session break.

There are no specific qualification or other requirements. This course is for everyone from all backgrounds. Men, women or children who past the age of maturity (11 years or older)

Admissions process:

1. Please use the links to view our class on Eventbrite.

2. Register your spot.

3. Ihya College will then get in touch to confirm your enrollment and payment.

This is a part-time course.

Course Delivery:1. On-site


1. On-Site study

Start Date: Wednesday 6th September 2023

Days: Wednesdays

Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm

More reasons to join:

  1. Interactive Learning
  2. Traditional experience
  3. Social interaction

There is no formal assessment.

However, all learners who have a 95% + attendance will receive a Certificate of Attendance at the end of the course.

There is an optional examination that will reward a pass certificate. This is required if a student wants to pursue further studies such as Arabic studies.

Our Islamic studies course will provide a foundation to pursue further studies and specifically is a requirement to continue further studies with Ihya College.

For our September 2023 class, the full course fee is £370 + £25 for the student resources pack. We offer spread payments & options available.

Financial Hardship: If you are experiencing financial hardship and cannot afford to pay the course fee, but are a hardworking and committed individual, please contact us, we will do our best to help you.

Ustadh teaching Islamic studies

Ustadth Mohammad Ali answering student queries

Timetable for 2023- 2024

 
Holiday period Dates Duration
1st Term Start 06/09/2023 7 Weeks
Half Term Holidays 25/10/2023 1 Week
  08/11/2023 7 Weeks
End of Term Holidays 20/12/2023 2 Weeks
2nd Term Start 03/01/2024 10 Weeks
Ramadan Holidays 13/03/2024 4 Weeks
3rd Term Start 17/04/2024 9 Weeks
Eid Ul Adha Holidays 19/06/2024 1 Week
  26/06/2024 5 Weeks
Final class 24/07/2024  
     
     

*Note: Late signups are still open until the end of September, you can catch up on any missed classes via the on-demand recorded videos of each class.

Classical Islamic source text taught in the modern context

Source text 1: Ascent to Felicity (Marāqī ‘l-Sa’ādāt)

A Manual on Islamic Creed and Hanafi Jurisprudence

Written by eminent 11th century Hanafi scholar, Abu ‘lIkhlas al-Shurunbulali, Ascent to Felicity is a concise yet comprehensive primer in theology and jurisprudence. It spans all five pillars of Islam, as well as the topics of slaughtering, ritual sacrifice and hunting. To supplement the text, the translator has added key explanatory notes taken from several reliable works on theology and jurisprudence. He has also added appendices that comprise of numerous supplications related to the five pillars, presented in Arabic script along with English translation, as well as the etiquette of visiting the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) in Madina.

Topics covered:

1. Islamic Creed (Aqeedah)

2. Purification (Taharah)

3. The Ritual Prayer (Salah)

4. Fasting (Sawm)

5. Almsgiving (Zakat)

5. The Greater Pilgrimage (Hajj)

7. Ritual Sacrifice of Eid Al-Adha (Udhiya)

8. Ritually Slaughtered Animals (Dhaba’ih)

9. Hunting (Sayd)

Ascent to felicity book cover

All students will be provided with their own free copy

Imam Al-Nawawi 42 hadith booklet with translations into English

All students will be provided with their own free copy

Source text 2: The 40 Hadith of Imam-Nawawi

 A study of the most famous collection of Forty Hadith. Most of the hadith are from Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim, with each hadith being a great fundament of the religion

 

Student story

Young Mahin gets a great start into adulthood

Mahin gains an amazing foundation and start to his adulthood by learning many of the essentials of being a practicing Muslim.

Common Questions Answered

 
1What is the cost of the Islamic Studies Course?
The standard course fee for the Islamic Studies Course is £370 + £25 for course materials.
2Why do you charge course fees?
Nothing is for free! Naturally, there are costs involved in providing any product or service. By charging course fees to our learners, we are able to cover some of these costs. We rely on donations from generous businesses and individuals to cover the rest.
3Why are your course fees quite reasonable?
We feel passing on the real cost of what we provide to our learners would be a barrier to learning. We have therefore set a very affordable fee, covering our remaining costs through other means.
4I cannot afford the full course fee, can I still learn?
No problem. We wish to make Sacred Knowledge accessible to you, regardless of your personal circumstances. If you are genuinely unable to afford the full course fee, don’t let this put you off, just contact us and we will do everything we can to help you.
5Will I get a certificate upon completion of the course?
All learners who have a 95% + attendance will receive a Certificate of Attendance at the end of the course.
6Are there any exams?
All learners will be offered an optional end of course exam, to test their knowledge and understanding. We appreciate not all learners will wish to sit the exam, as such there will be no requirement to do so. Those who do wish to sit the exam will receive a Certificate of Achievement, the pass mark is 70%.
7Which School of Thought/Law do you follow and teach?
We follow and teach the Hanafi School
8I have completed the Islamic Studies Course, what are my study options?
The Islamic Studies Course is designed to stand alone. This means that learners can complete the course, without the need to study further. Instead, just focus on implementing what they have learnt. The course is also a prerequisite for joining the Arabic Studies Course, this course will be offered to all learners who wish to study further.
9I have completed my Islamic Studies elsewhere, can I join the Arabic Studies Course?
If you have covered all the essentials in your studies, then yes. Please contact us about taking the next step. If you have not covered all the essentials in your studies, then you must first complete our Islamic Studies Course.
10Will there be 3rd party shaykhs teaching?
Initially we will not involve any other Shaykhs. This is so that we can strongly convey who we are, and whose organisation this is. Once we are more established, we will look to hold special seminars with prominent Scholars.
11Class community – How do we create that community feel? Mid session break?
As the session is two hours long, we will have a mid-session break.
12What are the on-site facilities?
Excellent lecture room, Highly conveniently located Hotel, 300 space car park.
13Is there any financial support?
If you are experiencing financial hardship and cannot afford to pay the course fee, but are a hardworking and committed individual, please contact us, we will do our best to help you.
 

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