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

  1. Learn basic Islamic knowledge starting with the Fard ‘Ayn (individual obligations)
  2. To complete and study foundational texts in key Islamic Sciences
  3. Develop a good religious routine in prayer and regular devotions (dhikr)
  4. 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
Lesson 1: 10.00 – 10.45
IS Eng Y1
Tassawuf: Suluk
Lesson 2: 10.45-11.30
IS Eng Y1
Fiqh: Tahara & Salah
Lesson 3: 11.45 -12.30pm
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
Lesson 1: 10.00 – 11.00
IS Eng Y2
Quran: Ulum ul Quran
Lesson 2: 11.10-12.10
IS Eng Y2
Seerah: Medina
Lesson 3: 12.20 -1.00pm
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

[email protected]


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