Curriculum

A Structured 4-Year Alimiyyah Programme

Our curriculum is based on the authentic and world-renowned syllabus of Madinah University.

It combines traditional Islamic sciences with clarity, depth and relevance for the modern student.

BASED ON THE

MADINAH UNIVERSITY SYLLABUS

Authentic. Traditional. Globally Recognised.

PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE

DURATION

4 Years

SCHEDULE

Mon, Wed & Fri
1 Hour Each Evening

STUDY OPTIONS

In-Person (Manchester)
or Online Live

AGE

13+ Years

BROTHERS & SISTERS

Separate Learning Arrangements

ENTRY LEVEL

No Previous Arabic Required

THE 4-YEAR JOURNEY

Through the Classical Islamic Sciences

YEAR
1

FOUNDATIONS

Building a Strong Foundation

Establish a solid grounding in essential Islamic sciences and build good character.

Aqeedah (Islamic Creed)
Arbaeen Nawawiyyah
Usool Thalathah
Qawaid Arbah
Nawaqid al-Islam
Seerah of the Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him)
Introduction to Hadith
Quranic Arabic
Arabic Grammar
Islamic Manners & Etiquette

YEAR
2

INTERMEDIATE

Deepening Understanding

Develop a deeper understanding of the classical texts and strengthen analytical skills.

YEAR
3

THE QUR'AN

The Qur'an - Translation & Tafseer

A landmark year where you will study the entire Qur’an in detail with classical Tafseer.

Full Qur'an Translation

Study the entire Qur'an with English translation

Full Qur'an Tafseer

Study the entire detailed Tafseer - Akhsaru Tafseer - The Most Concise Explanation

YEAR
4

ADVANCED SCHOLARSHIP

Advanced Scholarship & Preparation

Study advanced Islamic sciences and prepare to teach and benefit others.

Additional Subjects
Sahih Bukhari
Advanced Hadith Studies
Advanced Fiqh
Advanced Aqeedah
Da'wah Methodology
Research & Writing Skills
Teaching Skills
Contemporary Issues

KEY BOOKS YOU WILL STUDY

Study the Classical Texts

Usool Thalathah – The Three Questions of the Grave

This is a summarised translation of Shaikh Abdul

The Patience of the Pious Predecessors in Seeking Knowledge

This book is a summarized English Translation of

The Dua and State of the Pious Predecessors

A collection of duas and the stories of

Qawaidul Arba’ah

A commentary on the treatise of Shaikh Muhammed

Nuzhatun Nazar

This is Commentary of the famous book titled

Nawaqidul Islam

This is a commentary on the book of

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