Short Courses
Access to Islamic Sciences
Level 1: Alimiyyah Foundation

The foundational stage introduces students to the basics of Islamic education, laying a strong groundwork for advanced learning.

CourseOverview

The Access to Islamic Sciences program is a comprehensive, multi-level Alimiyyah curriculum meticulously crafted to guide students from foundational knowledge to advanced specialization in the Islamic sciences. Rooted in classical scholarship and enhanced by modern pedagogy, this program offers a structured, authentic, and immersive journey into the core disciplines of Islamic learning.

At its heart, the curriculum integrates the study of Qur’anic sciences, Hadith, Fiqh (Jurisprudence), Usul al-Fiqh (Principles of Jurisprudence), Aqeedah (Islamic Creed), Arabic language, and Spiritual Purification (Tazkiyah)—ensuring that students develop both academic proficiency and spiritual depth.

The program is divided into progressive levels to accommodate learners at various stages. It begins with essential foundations in Arabic grammar and basic theological principles and gradually builds toward deeper engagement with classical texts such as Al-Ajrumiyyah, Matn al-Tahawiyyah, Riyadh al-Saliheen, Nukhbat al-Fikar, and Al-Fiqh al-Muyassar, among others.

Duration

1 year

Mode

6+ hours per week entirely online

Modules

Course modules released weekly

Starts

Jan, 2026

ELIGIBILITY

student age 16+

Fees

£2000

Installments

Pay in 12 installments

Scholarship

Available

Course Curriculum

Tafseer (ALF1)

Tafsir al-Qur’an al-‘Azim by Imam Ibn Kathīr
Course Description:
This comprehensive three-year program is centred on the renowned classical tafsīr work Tafsīr al-Qur’ān al-‘Aẓīm by Imam Ibn Kathīr. The course introduces students to the core themes, linguistic nuances, and theological, legal, and spiritual insights of the Qur’an. Special focus is placed on understanding the Qur’an through hadith, the sayings of the companions, and historical contexts. Students will develop advanced analytical skills in deriving rulings, identifying maqāṣid (objectives), and applying exegetical methods relevant to both traditional and modern contexts.
Duration: 8 months
Level 1: Foundations of Revelation & Core Themes

Aqeedah (ALF1)

Course Description:
This one-year Aqeedah curriculum introduces students to the foundational beliefs of Islam through classical and contemporary texts. The first semester builds a basic framework of faith through the essential questions every Muslim must answer. The second semester dives deeper into the concept of Tawheed, its categories, and how it shapes Islamic practice and worldview. Emphasis is placed on clarity, critical understanding, and application of beliefs in everyday life.
Duration: 4 month
Level 1: Code (AQD101) The Three Fundamental Principles

Tazkiyah (ALF1)

Objective:
This program is designed to nurture spiritual purification (Tazkiyah) and Adab (Islamic etiquette) based on classical Islamic texts. Students will develop a deep understanding of self-discipline, character refinement, and ethical conduct according to Islamic teachings.
Duration: 6 months
level 1: Foundations of Tazkiyah & Spiritual Purification
Main Text: الوابل الصيب من الكلم الطيب (Al-Wābil Al-Ṣayyib min al-Kalim Al-Ṭayyib by Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyyah)

Hanfi Fiqh (ALF1)

Level 1: General Fiqh& Foundations of Fiqh & Essential Acts of Worship
Course Description:
This one-year foundational Fiqh program introduces students to the science of Islamic jurisprudence, beginning with its historical roots and progressing through the essential rulings on purification, prayer, fasting, and zakāh. Grounded in the Mukhtasar al-Qudūrī, one of the most authoritative texts in the Hanafi school, students will develop both theoretical understanding and practical application of core worship-related rulings. This course places special emphasis on precision, clarity, and spiritual consciousness.
Duration: 12 months

Hadith (ALF1)

Objective:
This structured program will guide students through the foundations of Hadith studies, progressing from essential collections to advanced Hadith sciences and major canonical books.

Level 1: Foundational Hadith Studies
Duration: 12 months

Seerah (ALF1)

Objective:
This structured program will guide students through the biography of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, using classical sources to develop a deep understanding of his life, mission, and impact.
Duration: 12 months
Level 1: The Early Life & Prophetic Mission
Main Text: السيرة النبوية: شرح كتاب نور اليقين (Sharh Nur al-Yaqin fi Sirat Sayyid al-Mursalin)

Arabic (ALF1)

Objective:
This structured Arabic language program is designed to develop students' fluency, comprehension, and proficiency in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and Classical Arabic. It covers listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar, and syntax through progressive levels.
Main Texts: "العربية بين يديك" series + Classical Arabic Grammar Books
Level 1: Foundational Arabic (A-D Levels)

Usul al-Fiqh (ALF1)

Primary Text: al-Wajīz fī Uṣūl al-Fiqh by Dr. Abdul Karim Zaydan
Course Description:
This course provides a foundational understanding of Usul al-Fiqh—the methodology by which Islamic legal rulings are derived from foundational texts. Based on al-Wajīz fī Uṣūl al-Fiqh, the curriculum introduces students to primary and secondary evidence in Islamic jurisprudence, focusing on tools of reasoning such as ijmaʿ, qiyās, istihsān, and more. Students will develop critical thinking skills to differentiate between types of legal proofs and understand the framework scholars use to extract rulings.
Duration: 8 months

Quran and Tajweed (ALF1)

Level 1: Foundation & First Stages of Quran Recitation
Goal: Strengthen recitation skills, Tajweed basics, and fluency in Juz Amma and the first few Juz of the Quran.
Duration: 12 months

Short CoursesAccess to Islamic SciencesLevel 1: Alimiyyah Foundation