Course Description
A 2-year comprehensive introductory course, taught in English, which is designed to equip the student with a strong understanding of the core Islamic sciences in order to establish the realities of Islam in all aspects of life.
We are welcoming to all seekers from varying degrees of practice & life experience.
Objectives
- Learn basic Islamic knowledge starting with the Fard ‘Ayn (individual obligations)
- To complete and study foundational texts in key Islamic Sciences
- Develop a good religious routine in prayer and regular devotions (dhikr)
- Enrich one’s religious understanding, perspective & application in modern Britain
Everyone has a capacity for unique and beneficial contributions to their communities & personal environments, however this only possible via principled engagement which can only occur through immersing ourselves in the Prophetic Inheritance.
BRING A FRIEND: Research shows that those that study together, succeed together as they are more likely to continue through to the end
With very convenient timings of Saturdays 10am-1.30pm, you can attend the class AND STILL have the rest of your weekend to take advantage of.
This is an Excellent Opportunity for:
- Families looking for a regular class, once a week. Study together, practice together, excel together
- Home schooling parents – Islamic Education & practice rolled up into one manageable course for 16+ year olds
- People in full time employment that would like to learn more about their religion, but only have a few hours on the weekend available
- Students that would like to make use of their weekends and get closer to their religion
- Converts that would like to learn the basics of the religion at a manageable pace and welcoming environment
Course Breakdown
8 per-year (16 in total)
Specifically designed to cover the key areas of a Muslims life in belief, outward practice & inward spirituality
4 October 2025 – 25 July 2026
Saturdays 10:00am – 1:30pm
| Y1 SEMESTER 1 | |
| Lesson 1: 10.00 – 10.45 | IS Eng Y1 Aqeedah: Islamic Belief |
| Lesson 2: 10.45-11.30 | IS Eng Y1 Introduction to Fiqh |
| Lesson 3: 11.45 -12.30 | IS Eng Y1 Quran: Talqin & Memorisation Selected Tafseer 1 |
| Lesson 4: 12.40 -13.30 | IS Eng Y1 Adab: Adab talibul ilm |
| Y1 SEMESTER 2 | |
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Lesson 1: 10.00 – 10.45
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IS Eng Y1 Tassawuf: Suluk |
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Lesson 2: 10.45-11.30
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IS Eng Y1 Fiqh: Tahara & Salah |
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Lesson 3: 11.45 -12.30pm
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IS Eng Y1 Quran: Talqin & Memorisation Selected Tafsir 2 |
| Lesson 4: 12.40 -13.30 | IS Eng Y1 Seerah: Meccan & Shamail |
| Y2 SEMESTER 1 | |
| Lesson 1: 10.00 – 11.00 | IS Eng Y2 Fiqh: Sawm, Zakah & Hajj |
| Lesson 2: 11.10-12.10 | IS Eng Y2 Hadith: Uloom ul Hadith |
| Lesson 3: 12.20 -13.00 | IS Eng Y2 History: Islam in Britain |
| Lesson 4: 12.40 -13.30 | IS Eng Y2 Hadith: 40 Hadith |
| Y2 SEMESTER 2 | |
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Lesson 1: 10.00 – 11.00
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IS Eng Y2 Quran: Ulum ul Quran |
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Lesson 2: 11.10-12.10
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IS Eng Y2 Seerah: Medina |
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Lesson 3: 12.20 -1.00pm
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IS Eng Y2 Hadith: Selected Chapters Sunan |
| Lesson 4: 12.40 -13.30 | IS Eng Y2 ASSIGNMENT |
£600 per year
Instalments available on a termly basis: £200 per term (first term to be paid in advanced)
10% discount is only for students that pay in full in advance
OPEN DAY 27 September 11AM-1PM
Early bird sign-up
Limited time where 10% discount also applies to termly instalments
Contact for more information
Course Tutors
Idris Kennedy
Dean, Birmingham Muslim College & Imam
Adhem Shaquil
Imam, Teacher & Youth Development
Dr Mohammed Ali Belaoo
CEO & Director of Religious Affairs
Zakaria Bains
Trustee, Education & Dawah