The online ʿĀlimiyyah Programme, based on the traditional Dars-e-Nizāmi syllabus, is designed comprehensively for graduates, college and university students, and self-driven individuals who wish to pursue an advanced course in Islamic Theology. The programme seeks to empower Muslims around the world in the field of Islamic Scholarship.
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This fully online program covers essential traditional Islamic sciences at an advanced level. It is delivered with a personal development approach by promoting the application of delivered material through one-to-one mentorship by experienced scholars.
The course aims that, upon successful completion, the student attains an in-depth understanding of the dynamic nature of Islamic sciences, including their theological and jurisprudential foundations, and can address daily queries with insights rooted in Islamic tradition.
This program is open to both brothers and sisters (with sisters taught by female academics) who meet the following criteria:
5 days a week, 7-10 pm. This is a live course, thus there will be no recordings.
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The initial years of the course focus on building groundwork in Arabic, accessing key texts in the Ḥanafī school of thought, and learning to translate the Qur’an. Advanced years prepare scholars to provide general opinions across all Sunnī schools of thought, learning Ḥadith, Tafseer, and other key Islamic sciences.
| Year | Content |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Basics in Arabic morphology and syntax, as well as essential Islamic studies. |
| Year 2 | Advanced Arabic, Fiqh, logic and Qur’an translation. |
| Year 3 | The principles of Fiqh, its origins and its advanced application, advanced Arabic sciences, and Qur'anic textual analysis. |
| Year 4 | Tafseer (explanation of Qur’an), ʿAqeedah (core beliefs) and comparative study of Fiqh. |
| Year 5 | Detailed study of Hadith |
| Year 6 | Detailed study of Hadith |
Entry at any point beyond year 1 is subject to an eligibility assessment.
The curriculum is continuously evolving and being refined, and every effort has been made to have the most up-to-date information available. AlMasjid is open to learners progressing at their own pace, with advancement through the stages dependent on a satisfactory understanding of course material.
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Gain shahādah (certification) and ijāza (authorisation) in multiple Islamic disciplines and classical texts from qualified Muslim scholars and academics, and develop the skills to become significant contributors in preserving and upholding Islamic tradition.
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The assessment structure for the course is tailored to the academic year, with variations in format and content between early and advanced stages. In Years 1 and 2, assessments emphasise oral evaluations, while in Years 5 and 6, the focus shifts to written examinations. Advancement within the course is contingent upon successful completion of the required assessments.
We use both summative assessments, which contribute to your final course outcome, and formative assessments, which do not contribute to the outcome but provide valuable feedback on your progress. This balanced approach allows you to adapt to the assessment style while enabling us to offer additional support where necessary. Teachers will assess your work and provide constructive feedback, highlighting your strengths, areas for improvement, and opportunities for further growth.
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£600 per year, payable as £50 per month for 12 months.
If you have the talent and drive, we want you to be able to study with us, whatever your financial circumstances. Please contact courses@almasjid.co.uk with details of your circumstances, and a member of our team will be in touch.
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