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Arabic Course

The Arabic Course for English-Speaking Students is a comprehensive and popular course for the teaching of the

Qur’anic and Traditional Arabic, originally devised and taught at the renowned Madinah Islamic University, catering for

the non-Arabic speaking students from all over the world. Over the years, this course has enabled

students to become competent in their use of the Arabic language and to

participate and benefit from scholarly pursuits such as Qur’anic

exegeses, hadith, fiqh, Seerah, history, and classical and modern

Arabic literature. It combines modern Arabic vocabulary with

Islamic terminology used in the Qur’an and Sunnah. It helps

acquire an understanding of hundreds of Qur’anic Ayahs, ahadith, Arabic

parables and poetry.” Learning classical Arabic effectively could not be easier than

this course of Madinah Islamic University. A tried and tested course over 40 years with proven track record of success, it

is ideal in terms of the topics covered and short time taken to learn.

Course Duration 1 semester (12 Weeks)

Credits Needed to gain the qualification 4 Hours per week

Max Credits that can be carried forward from Awards 40

Pre-requisite Entrance test

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Award(In(Arabic((Level(1)(Faculty(of(Arabic(Language

Course Description

Award in Arabic is one of a series of MIU’s

comprehensive Arabic language programmes. This

classical Arabic course introduces the student to

grammar, reading, translation, vocabulary, writing, and

conversation. Students will begin to comprehend and

construct short sentences in Arabic, which will aid them

in understanding the Noble Quran and other Arabic texts. The programme incorporates modern and classical Arabic as well as

grammar. It is one of the most comprehensive coverage’s of classical Arabic and grammar available. Students who are looking for

serious and focused study of Arabic in order to access the language of the Quran and Hadith should seriously consider completing the

whole programme. MIU Arabic course, largely based on the Islamic University of Al-Madinah’s Arabic Book 1, consists of approx. 40

hours of instruction along with online resources such as video tutorials, audio books, practice quizzes, unlimited class review, and

teacher support. Award in Arabic is the first of the courses and it incorporates an excellent introduction to the basics of the Arabic

Language. If you are considering this, you should certainly consider registering for the Certificate in Arabic so that you complete at least

one full year's curriculum.

Who is it for?

You must be able to read the Qur'an

fluently to be able to study this course and

complete a basic module on writing

through self-study that we will provide. You will

need to commit to 4 hours of contact time per

week and at least a further 3 hours of

personal study

Unit 1 The phrase haadhaa, which means 'This is..'. Unit 2 The phrase Dhalika which means 'That is..'. Unit 3 The Arabic Definite Article - Alif Laam - which corresponds to 'The' in English. Unit 4 Prepositions - i.e. words showing the relationship of one noun to another (e.g. to, from, in, at

etc). Masculine and Feminine Pronouns - i.e. He and She. Nominal and Verbal sentences

Unit 5 Expression of ownership - i.e. showing one noun owns another - e.g. 'The teacher's car' Mabni - Indeclinable words which do not change their case with different causes and maintain their vowel ending Article to call someone (vocative particle) - e.g. 'Oh Umar!'

Unit 6 Feminine pronoun for 'This' - Hadhihi. Masculine and Feminine nouns Prepositions

Unit 7 The Demonstrative Pronoun for the Feminine Articles "ل ت # " Use of Shadda and dropping of letter 'lam' of the definite article 'al' when used with solar letters.

Unit 8 Revision Lesson In this lesson we will InshaAllah revise all the grammatical rules we have learnt so far.

Unit 10 Possessive Pronouns Five Nouns (exception) New prepositions, pronouns when added to verbs.

Unit 11 Attaching pronouns to prepositions Present Tense Verbs - Introduction Object of a Verbal Sentence

Unit 12 How to have a discussion in Arabic The conversion of a masculine verb into a feminine verb The use of the feminine relative pronoun (that, who, which)

Unit 13 Plural form of the Demonstrative Pronoun Sound Plural Broken Plural

Unit 14 Plural form of the Demonstrative Pronoun ("That") Plural form of the personal pronouns in the 3rd person Plural form of the masculine and feminine verbs in 3rd person (e.g. He Went, She Went, They Went)

Unit 15 Plural form of masculine personal pronouns in the 2nd person. Plural form of masculine possessive pronouns Plural form of the masculine verbs in the 2nd person (e.g. You went)

Unit 16 Plural form of the Personal and Possessive Pronouns (You / Your) referring to the feminine nouns. The plural form of the simple feminine verbs connected to the pronoun - i.e. ! " ت ب % The words for 'before' and 'after

Unit 17 The concept of rational and irrational nouns. A new pattern for the broken plurals

Unit 18 The dual form in the Arabic language for demonstrative and personal pronouns. The interrogative article used to ask 'how many' - ؟ " ك

Unit 19 The numbers for one to ten (as applied to masculine nouns). Unit 20 The numbers for one to ten (as applied to feminine nouns). Unit 21 Introduction to the diptotes. Unit 22 The diptotes - continued Unit 23 The types of noun in Arabic in detail

Course Duration 2 semesters (24 Weeks)

Contact Hours 4 Hours per week

Credits Needed to gain the qualification

80

Pre-requisite Entrance test or MHU Award in Arabic

The demonstrative and relative pronouns in detail.

Introduction to /iξraab/ declension and structure, and difference

between the declinable and the indeclinable words.

The composite numeral, including:

• Numbers from 1 to 10. Lesson 18, 19

• Numbers from 11 to 19.

• Numbers from 20 to 99.

Numbers 100, 200 … 1000.

• Nouns with shortened ending

• Nouns with curtailed ending

Nouns with extended ending

Past, present and imperative verbs

Verbs in past, present and future tenses

Masculine and feminine verb (past, present, imperative)

Affirmative verb, negative verb and auxiliaries used for verb negation.

The sound verb, the weak verb, and the weak letters

The transitive and intransitive verbs

The active and passive verb

The five verbs

The cases/iξrâb/ of the sound and weak verbs

The cases/iξrâb/ of the five verbs

Structure of the present verb

Structure of the past verb

Structure of the imperative verb

The interrogative nouns /man/, /mā/, /mādhā/, and /limādhā/

The interrogative nouns /matā/, /ayna/, /kayfa/, and /kam/

The interrogative particles: /a/ and /hal/

Personal pronouns:

Detached nominal and accusative pronouns

Nominative attached pronouns

Accusative attached pronouns

Genitive attached

Latent pronouns:

General exercises and revision for the personal pronouns

Conditional nouns

Verbal nouns

The noun with extended ending

The noun with curtailed ending

The noun with shortened ending

Sound feminine plural

Certificate(In(Arabic((Level(2)(Faculty(of(Arabic(Language

Course Description

Certificate in Arabic of MHU’s comprehensive Arabic language

programme. The programme incorporates modern and classical

Arabic as well as grammar. It is one of the most comprehensive

coverage’s of classical Arabic and grammar available. Students who

are looking for serious and focused study of Arabic in order to

access the language of the Quran and Hadith should seriously

consider completing the whole programme.

Course Content

The Certificate in Arabic is the second course in the programme. It

continues on from the award in Arabic introduces more grammar

topics and more complex and varied vocabulary. The Certificate in

Arabic can be studied over 2 semesters (approx. 24 weeks) with 4

hours per week of contact time. At the Certificate in Arabic level,

Madinah Book 2 from the Islamic University of Madinah’s Arabic

language course will be studied, with the accompanying course

books that are taught in the faculty of the Islamic university of

Madinah. In this course the student is provided with an excellent

introduction to grammar rules, grammatical analysis, morphology,

vocabulary and expressions.

Objectives

• To teach grammar rules

• To equip student with the skill of analyzing the text.

• To enrich student's vocabulary

• To enhance student's language skills-hearing, speaking,

reading and writing

• To develop skills to communicate with Arabic speakers by

writing and speaking

• To create awareness regarding the aspects of Islamic culture

Unit 1 The dual

Unit 2 The sound masculine plural

Unit 3 The five nouns

Unit 4 The nominal sentence

Unit 5 /kaana/ and its sisters

Unit 6 /inna/ and its sisters

Unit 7 /laa/ of generic negation

Unit 8 /kaada/ and its sisters

Unit 9 /dhanna/ and its sisters

Unit 10 The doer

Unit 11 The subject of the passive

Unit 12 The object

Unit 13 The absolute object

Unit 14 The causal object

Unit 15 The circumstantial object

Unit 16 The concomitant object

Unit 17 The status

Unit 18 The distinctive preceded by kamm. Lesson 17

Unit 19 The exclusion

Unit 20 The exclusion 2

Unit 21 The exclusion 3

Unit 22 Prepositions, Meanings

Unit 23 Prepositions, Types

Unit 24 Introduction to the Followers: The Adjective

Unit 25 The conjunctions

Unit 26 The Substitution

Unit 27 Oral and Moral Assurance

Unit 28 The vocative

Unit 29 The exclamation

Unit 30 The persuasion and warning

Unit 31 The praise and blame

Unit 32 The preference

Unit 33 The conditional Sentence

Unit 34 The demand (the imperative and interdiction)

Course Description

Diploma in Arabic is one a series of MIU’s comprehensive Arabic

language programmes. The programme incorporates modern and

classical Arabic as well as grammar. It is one of the most

comprehensive coverage’s of classical Arabic and grammar available.

Students who are looking for serious and focused study of Arabic in

order to access the language of the Quran and Hadith should seriously

consider completing the whole programme. The Diploma in Arabic is the

third course in the programme. It continues on from Certificate in Arabic

and complete the key grammar topics necessary to access Arabic texts.

Students will also begin studying some Arabic texts, as well as develop

confidence in I'rab translation and composition. The Diploma in Arabic

will be studied over 3 semesters with 4 sessions per week of study. At

the Diploma in Arabic level, book 3 of the Islamic university of

Madinah’s Arabic language course will be studied, along with the

accompanying texts from the Islamic university of Madinah.

Book 3 of Madinah Arabic is being used for the complete 3 semesters.

Here, there is the continuation of Arabic grammar with analysis of verbs,

past and present. A whole new array of vocabulary is introduced and

the student is encouraged to write and speak as the course proceeds.

One main feature is the topic of Morphology, where the student learns

the formation of words from verbs.

Objectives

To enhance the ability of the student to understand verbs and their

structures

• To give the student the formative rules of morphology, which

opens a wider vista of the Arabic Language.

• To introduce the new grammar rules to the student.

• To make student feel equipped, confident and more comfortable in

dealing with Arabic language.

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Course Duration 3 semesters

Contact Hours 4 Hours per week

Credits Needed to gain the

qualification

120

Pre-requisite Entrance test or MHU

Certificate in Arabic



Qur ’an Course Brochure Faculty(of(Qur’anic(Sciences(

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The Quran Programme

The Quràn Programme will help one learn how to recite the Qur’an as it was revealed to the Prophet (SAW). Understand the sciences

of the Qur’an and the practical usage of these Ayahs in our day to day life. Take a journey through the Qur’an and find out where and

why these Ayahs were revealed. The Qur’an programme consists of 5 modules. It takes one from the basic rules of recitation to the

advanced rules of implementation. It provides one with the understanding of the history of the Qur’an and its role in the life of a Muslim.

One should be able to read the Qur’an with full Tajweed at the end of this course and have good knowledge of the course. The

modules consisting in this programme are:

• Tajweed Module 1: Reading Practice

• Tajweed Module 2: Basic Rules

• Tajweed Module 3: Advanced Rules

• Ramadan Quràn Intensive (tafsir)

• Introduction to the Sciences of the Quràn

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Course Contents

The Quràn Programme will help one learn how to recite the

Qur’an as it was revealed to the Prophet (SAW).

Understand the sciences of the Qur’an and the practical

usage of these Ayahs in our day to day life. Take a journey

through the Qur’an and find out where and why these

Ayahs were revealed. The Qur’an programme consists of 5

modules. It takes one from the basic rules of recitation to

the advanced rules of implementation. It provides one with

the understanding of the history of the Qur’an and its role in

the life of a Muslim. Lastly, one will have the opportunity to

cover a summative tafsir of the Quràn. One should be able

to read the Qur’an with full Tajweed at the end of this

course and have good knowledge of the course. The

modules consisting in this programme are:

• Tajweed Level 1: Reading Practice

• Tajweed Level 2: Basic Rules

• Tajweed Level 3: Advanced Rules

• Ramadan Quràn Intensive (tafsir)

• Introduction to the Sciences of the Quràn

The faculty of Qur’anic Sciences offers the following

courses:

• The Quran Programme

• Tajweed

• Tafsir

• The Sciences of the Quràn

• Award in Sciences of the Quran

• Certificate in Sciences of the Quran

• Diploma in Sciences of the Quran

• Advanced Diploma in Sciences of the Quran

Tajweed(Courses(Faculty(of(Qur’anic(sciences

The word Tajweed linguistically means 'proficiency' or 'doing something

well'. It comes from the same root letters as the word 'Jayyid' in Arabic

(meaning 'good'): Jeem, Waw and Daal. When applied to the Qur'an, it

means giving every letter of the Qur'an its rights and dues of

characteristics when we recite the Qur'an and observing the rules that

apply to those letters in different situations. We give the letters their

rights by observing the essential characteristics of each letter that never

leave it. And we give them their dues by observing the characteristics of

each letter that are present in them some of the time and not present at

other times.

The Qur'an was revealed with Tajweed rules applied to it. In other

words, when the angel Jibreel (AS) recited the words of Allah to the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) he recited them in a certain way

and he showed the Prophet (SAW) the ways in which it was permissible to recite the Qur'an. So it is upon us to observe those rules

so that we recite it in the way it was revealed. At the time of the Prophet (SAW) there was no need for people to study Tajweed

because they talked with what is now known as Tajweed so it was natural for them. When the Arabs started mixing with the non-

Arabs as Islam spread, mistakes in Qur'an recitation started appearing, so the scholars had to record the rules. Now, because the

everyday Arabic that Arabs speak has changed so much from the Classical Arabic with which the Qur'an was revealed, even Arabs

have to study Tajweed.

The purpose of Tajweed

The Qur'an is the word of Allah, and its every syllable is from Allah. Its recitation must be taken very seriously. The purpose of the

Science of Tajweed in essence is to make the reciter proficient in reciting the Qur'an, observing the correct pronunciation of every

letter with the rulings and characteristics which apply to each letter, without any exaggeration or deficiency. And so through this the

reciter can recite the Qur'an upon the way of the Prophet (SAW) who received it from Jibreel who received it from Allah (SWT) in

the Classical Arabic dialect that it came down in.

Tajweed Module 1: Reading Practice

Tajweed is the art of reciting the Qur'an correctly and beautifully; it is essential for every person who recites the Qur'an even if just

in Salah. Our recitation in Salah is directly addressed to Allah (SWT) and it is a pity that so many people make severe mistakes in it

because of a lack of implementation of Tajweed rules. This course is for beginners introducing basic rules of reading, and

elementary training under the teacher. This course will ensure that students recite their short surah’s correctly and get them fluent in

reading Ayahs of the Qur`an with the correct pronunciation and basic stretches.

Tajweed Module 2: Basic Rules

This course continues on from the module1 course and mainly focuses on extended practice of recitation and Tajweed rules

implementation in reading. The course is suitable for anyone who has studied some Tajweed before at a basic level so that he/she

is aware of the common rules and is able to recite with some Tajweed application but now requires more prolonged training and

practice.

Tajweed Module 3

This course continues on from the level 2 course and focuses on developing students' ability to recite a greater number of surah’s

with Tajweed as well as develop greater fluency in reading the Qur'anic text with Tajweed. One will also increase in the amount of

memorisation.

Quràn Intensive (tafsir)

This course will provide an overview of the structure, themes

and guidance provided in each of the 114 chapters of the

Qur'an. Providing a systematic study of each of the Surah’s as

follows will do this:

• How surah names are related to each Surah and the

historical context of its revelations (Asbab al-Nuzul)

• Inter-textual relationship and coherence (Nazm) between

the Ayahs of each Surah and the relationship with the

preceding / following Surah

• Cross-reference to other parts of the Qur'an to

demonstrate how 'the Qur'an explains the Qur'an'

• Discussion on linguistic and stylistic devices (Balaghah),

problems with translation/ interpretation and alternative

plausible interpretations

• Explanation of key passages in each Surah

• Practical guidance and lessons that can be derived from

each Surah

Introduction to the Sciences of the Quràn

This one day intensive course looks at various aspects of the

science of Divine revelation, how the Quràn was revealed,

preserved, compiled and transmitted through generation after

generation. It also briefly covers the exegesis (tafsir) and

translation of the Quran. The Importance of such a subject is that

if one is to properly grasp the divine Message one needs to fully

understand the circumstances that surround the message.

Although some part of this special knowledge can be derived from

the Qur'an itself, there remain other areas of knowledge that can

only be discovered by wider study and research. The branch of

knowledge, called 'ulum al-Qur'an will give one a complete

understanding of the message of the Qur'an, by understanding its

setting and circumstances. According to a general definition,

'ulum al-Qur’an denotes studies concerned with the book of

revelations sent down upon the last Prophet Muhammad (SAW)

namely:

• Its revelation.

• Its collection.

• Its order and arrangement.

• It’s writing down.

• Information about the reasons and occasions of revelation.

• About what was revealed in Makkah and what in Madinah.

• About the abrogating and abrogated Ayahs.

• About the 'clear' and the 'unclear' Ayahs.

• The term also covers Qur'an-related studies, such as:

• The explanation of Ayahs and passages by the Prophet

himself, his Companions, their followers and the later

exegetes of the Qur'an.

• The methods of explanation.

• The scholars of exegesis and their books

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Course Description

Shari’ah, or Islamic law, is the "centerpiece and backbone of the religion of

Islam." It is based on the Qur’an, which Muslims believe is the revealed book of Allah given to Prophet Muhammad over 23 years,

ending in 632 CE, and the Sunnah, or example of the Prophet Muhammad, whom Muslims believe was divinely guided. The Hadith,

which are sayings of Muhammad and provide information about the Sunnah, were recorded in the two centuries after Muhammad’s

death in authenticated hadith collections. Islamic law prescribes Muslim behavior in every aspect of life from private matters between

the individual and God to relationships with others from the family or the widest community. The Shari’ah contains categories and

subjects of Islamic law called the branches of fiqh (literally, "understanding"). They include Islamic worship, Family relations,

Inheritance, Commerce, Property law, Civil (tort) law, Criminal law, Administration, Taxation, Constitution, International Relations, War

and Ethics, and other categories.

Was developed in response to a growing need for an understanding of the Islamic faith within global communities. The lack of formally

recognised training education in Islamic traditions was also addressed. The course provides Islamic education within the current global

context, while staying true to Islamic traditions. With the inclusion of the study and critical analysis of the origins, sources, and

principles upon which Islamic jurisprudence is based. The Certificate in Shariah Studies provides students with an advanced

knowledge of Islam that includes a highly developed comprehension of the theological, jurisprudential, historical and contemporary

aspects of Islam. Islamic sciences are studied from both a classical and contemporary perspective and students graduate with the

ability to understand and read from the religious texts covering detailed knowledge of Islamic Jurisprudence, in addition to an

understanding of Hadith science and related vocabulary. The course prepares students with an advanced insight of the Islamic faith,

which can prove beneficial for further academic study, or for a range of professions such as teachers, public servants, companies or

any individual or Islamic institutions.

Course Duration 3 Semesters


120 Credits

Max Credits that can be carried forward from Awards

10 credits (1st Semester only)

Pre-requisite Entrance test or Achieving MIU Award

Certificate(in(Shariah(Faculty(of(Shariah(

Compulsory Modules

Semester I Semester II Semester III

• Terminology of Hadith I

• Principles of Jurisprudence I

• History of the compilation of the

Sunnah

• History of Legislation

• Terminology of Hadith II

• Principles of Jurisprudence II

• Jurisprudence I

• Syntax I

• Terminology of Hadith III

• Jurisprudence II

• Exegesis I

• Islamic Finance

12 lessons per subject per semester + 12 Tutorials subject per semester

Total Credits necessary to achieve Certificate in Shariah Studies = 120 Credits

Diploma(in(Shariah(Faculty(of(Shariah

Course Description

Sources of law. A branch of religious knowledge called fiqh, or

understanding, is the theoretical foundation of Shari’ah. Usul al-fiqh, or sources of law, defines the principles and methods on which it

is based. The recognized primary sources of Islamic law are the Qur’an and Sunnah. In matters that were not clearly spelled out in

these sources, Muslim jurists developed other methods of finding a solution to a question. The first is ijma’ or unanimous consensus

among jurists, and the second is qiyas, or decision by analogy. Unanimous consensus means that after making public a judgment

about a matter of law, jurists found general agreement with it, and no jurist made sound legal arguments against the ruling.

Unanimous consensus belonged mainly to the time when jurists and knowledgeable people were known to one another in the

growing Muslim territories. The principle of ijma’ is being debated today. It might apply to longstanding agreement of scholars over

time, or take on new importance with the possibilities offered by mass communication.

Analogy means using logic and reasoning to apply a known law to a new situation not covered in the original law. As an example of

analogy, Islam forbids Muslims to drink wine. Jurists have applied this prohibition by making an analogy to other intoxicating

beverages like whiskey and beer, as well as drugs such as opium. They stated that the Islamic sources gave as the reason for

prohibiting wine that it intoxicates. Thus, other intoxicating substances were also prohibited by analogy. If the answer cannot be found

by making an analogy from a known case, then other categories can be applied to select an acceptable solution or judgment. Istihsan

means deciding in favor of the public interest in a matter that is not otherwise prohibited. Another source is ‘urf, or custom. Jurists

placed a value on preserving what is familiar to people in a certain place, based on established tradition. For example, people in

different geographic areas had long-standing customs about sharing irrigation water (some shared based on amount of time allowed

to irrigate, while others shared based on amount of water). Respect for custom became an important source of diversity in the

application of Islamic law over time and across geographic space, respecting ways that people did things according to their traditions

as long as they did not violate Islamic principles or standards.

MIU’s Diploma in Shariah Studies aims to equip its students with knowledge and skills that will enable them to have an in-depth

understanding of the religion and civilization of Islam, as well as a closer comprehension of textual application of divine texts. The

Diploma in Shariah Studies, which is an advancement of the certificate in Shariah Studies, offers a multi directional and multi-optional

program that extends from Tafseer (exegesis of the Qur’an) to historical sociology of Muslim societies, from hadith (traditions of the

Prophet) to modern Islamic thought. The course not only opens doors to the great heritage of Islamic civilization for its students, but

also enables them to discover the philosophy and knowledge that are produced in the modern world. Includes a study of Usool al-fiqh

(the principles of Islamic jurisprudence). The main topics of study are the daleels that are universally considered authoritative,

followed by the controversial daleels (excluding those most relevant to al-Maqasid al-Shari’ah), linguistic issues relevant to

interpretation of the texts, the nature of Shari’ah rules, and issues concerning ijtihad.


Credits Needed to gain the qualification 120 Credits


None

Pre-requisite Certificate in Shariah Studies

Compulsory Modules


•Advanced Terminology of Hadith I

•Principles of Jurisprudence III

•History of Judiciary System

• Morphology

•Advanced Terminology of Hadith II

•Principles of Jurisprudence IV

•Exegesis II

Syntax II

•Advanced Terminology of Hadith III

• Islamic Economics II

•Exegesis III

• Syntax III

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Total Credits necessary to achieve Diploma in Shariah Studies = 120 Credits

Advanced Diploma Course Description

One of the leading classical scholars who developed this notion

was Imam Abu Ishaq al-Shatibi, an Andalusian scholar who lived

1388 AD. Scholars over the years and to this day, have differed

over as to what constitutes a Maqasid (an objective), how many,

and how it is identified and whether textual or not. Al-Shatibi’s

argument was that maqasid’s are known from clear injunctions,

but can they also be known from a general reading of the text by

way of induction? And determining what is beneficial and harmful

cannot be left to human reasoning alone (as most western

theorists advocate, as in the social contract theory and the

normative stakeholder theory).

The Advanced Diploma in Shariah Studies is a progression from

the Diploma in Shariah Studies with a deeper focus on the

subjects of Usool ul fiqh and its application. The objective of the

course is to provide the students with advanced training in

academic research and writing within the Islamic context enabling

students to analyse and extract canons from divine texts. At the

end of a course, a student should be able to demonstrate clear

evidence of undertaking a detailed supervised study of a topic in

Islamic Studies. Candidates research their projects with guidance

from an appropriate supervisor. This course will be examined by a

project of 10,000 words.

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Compulsory Modules


• Principles of Jurisprudence V

• Rules of Jurisprudence I

• Judiciary in Islam I

• Research methodology

• Syntax IV

• Exegesis IV

• Judiciary in Islam II

• Rules of Jurisprudence II

• Islamic Business Ethics

• Islamic Law of Contracts

• Islamic Law of Inheritance

• Research Project

Total Credits necessary to achieve Advanced Diploma in Shariah Studies = 120 Credits

Maqasid Al Shariah: Principles of Shariah

Perhaps the most popular trend in contemporary Islamic legal and

political thought is to view Shari’ah as embodied not primarily in

specific rules or thorough extraction of those rules from the

revelatory texts according to the methods of classical legal theory

(usul al-fiqh), but rather as defined in terms of the overall

‘purposes’ (Maqasid) for which Allah swt revealed the law, this is

known as ‘the theory of the purposes of divine law’ (Maqasid Al-

Shari’ah).

• You will study general characterization of the Maqasid al-

Shari’ah and its origins in the Qur’an

• Classification of the Maqasid and a certain order of priority

that is integrated into the structure of the Maqasid

• Historical developments and the contributions of some of the

leading ‘ulama’, to the theory of the Maqasid

• Differential approaches the ‘ulama’ have taken toward the

identification of the Maqasid and the relevance of he

Maqasid to ijtihad and the ways in which the Maqasid can

enhance the scope and calibre of ijtihad

In terms of Shariah, there are five foundational goals (Maqasid al-

Shariah). These are the preservation of:

• Religion / Faith

• Life (nafs)

• Lineage / Progeny (nasl)

• Intellect (‘aql)

• Property / Wealth (mal)


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The(Seerah(Programme(Faculty(of(Seerah(

“Off course I love him!” this is the answer of any Muslim when

asked, “Do you love the Prophet (SAW)”, but do we really love him

(SAW)? Do we really know who he was enough to love him (SAW) It

is natural that when a person claims or displays love for another individual that he or she would want to know him better. In the

same way one who claims to love the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) has to know this individual if he really claims this type of love.

Along with this reason there are many benefits and blessings associated with this matter

Allah commands us to follow the example of the Prophet (SAW)

We have been commanded by Allah in the Qur’an to follow the example of the Prophet (SAW). Allah (SWT) says in the Qur’an,

“Certainly you have in the Messenger of Allah an excellent exemplar for him who hopes in Allah and the latter day and

remembers Allah much.” Surat Al-Ahzab (33) Verse 21

The Prophet’s (SAW) character is an excellent example for us to follow, and we can learn this example by studying the Seerah.

Muhammad (SAW) was a perfect model as a human being in each and every aspect of his life. He was a political leader,

military leader, an imam, a father, and a husband. And there is no example better than his to be successful in any of these

positions. His personality and character are like that of no other person and the best example for us to follow. Whose life is

better to learn from than to learn from the life of the best man to ever walk the face of the earth, the Prophet (SAW). And there

is no example better to follow than to follow the example of the man who Allah commands us to follow, the Messenger of Allah

(SAW).

Seerah increases our love for the Prophet (SAW)

Studying Seerah is a sign for our love for the Prophet (SAW) as well. When you love somebody you would want to know as

much as possible about that person. Similarly if you love the Prophet (SAW) there has to be an indication of your love for him

(SAW). And one of the signs of a mu’min (believer) is their love for the Prophet (SAW). If a person loves the Prophet (SAW)

then he is a mu’min and when a person has no love for the Prophet (SAW) then he is not a mu’min. If a person claims to love

Mohammed (SAW) then there must be an interest in him or a reason as to why he loves the Prophet (SAW). There must have

been something special in the Prophet (SAW) that makes a person love the Prophet (SAW) over everyone else. We learn those

special things about the Prophet (SAW) in the Seerah.

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The life of the Prophet SAW is both inspirational and emotive and is yet full of lessons and anecdotes that continue to unravel

themselves to us to this day. Studying the life of the Prophet SAW is an absolute must for everyone.

Course specification

• The definition of Seerah.

• The importance of Seerah.

• The sources of Seerah.

• The top scholars of Seerah

• The best books about Seerah

Prophet Ibrahim (as) to the birth of Mohammad (saw)

• The birth of Ibrahim (as) and his childhood.

• His journey to Palestine and Egypt

• His journey to Arabia

• The Sacrifice

• The marriage of Ismail

• The rebuilding of Al-Ka`bah

• Jurhum ruled Makkah

• The war between Jurhum and khuza`h

• Introducing the idols and the beginning of shirk

• The story of Qusai bin Kelab

• The story of Abd Manaf, Hashem, Abdul-Muttaleb

• The story of Zamzam, and Abdul-Muttaleb `s oath

• The Sacrifice with Abdullah

• The death of Abdullah

• The story of Tubba`

• The story of the boy and the king

Part two-From the birth till revelation

• The prophet’s birth

• His babyhood

• His story with Bahirah, the monk

• His youth

• His marriage to Khadijah

• Quick look at the prophet’s house

• Rebuilding Al-ka’bah

• Quick look at the history of Al-Ka’bah

• Just before prophet hood

The life of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is full of countless examples that show his status as a role model for Muslim

societies and individuals. His life is one that was dominated by a superior morality, good habits, noble and gentle feelings and

superior skills, all of which are characteristics that help prevent people from getting entangled in a web of sin. The rich and the

prosperous, the poor and the needy, the ruler and the ruled, the weak and the lonely, the conqueror and the victorious

commander, the teacher and the student, the preacher and the mentor, the merchant and the craftsman, the employer and the

employee - in other words, every sort of person can find truths in Prophet Muhammad's life that constitute an example for them to

follow.

The fourth part: From migration till death

Stage one: The defence stage

• Building The new Islamic society

• The battles Pre Badr

• Battle of Badr the great

• The battles and the incidents between Badr and Uhud

• The battle of Uhud

• The battles and the incidents between Uhud and Al-

Khandaq

• The battle of Al-Khandaq

Stage two: The offensive stage

• The battle of Bani Quraizah

• The battle of Bani Al-Mustaliq

• Al-Hudaibiyah treaty

Stage three: The international da’wa

• The letters to the kings

• The conquest of Khaibar

• The compensatory umra

• The battle of Mu’tah

• Breaking Al-hudaibiyah treaty

• The conquest of Makkah

Stage four: The final stage

• The battle of Hunain

• The battle of Tabuk

• The delegations

• The Farewell

• The start of the illness

• The death of the prophet

• The burial and farewell preparation to his honourable body

• The end and the conclusion.

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Part three-From revelation till migration

Stage one: The secret da’wa

• The early revelation

• The early Muslims

Stage two: The open da’wa

• On the mountain of As-Safa

• An advisory council to debar pilgrims from the prophet

• The persecution

• The first migration to Abyssinia

• Omar became a Muslim

• The general social boycott

• The year of sadness

Stage three: Da’wa outside Makkah

• His journey to At-Taef)

• The amassing night’s journey

• Offering Islam to the tribes

• Aqaba pledges

• Migration of the prophet (Al-Hijra)

Stories of the Prophets

Week 1 Introduction: The importance of knowing about the prophets and the messengers.

Week 7 The Story Of Musa (AS): • His birth, • His life before prophecy, • His meeting with Shuaib (AS), • Receiving messenger ship, his miracles,

The Story Of Harun (AS)

Week 2 Adam (AS): The creation of Adam and Hawwa The Story Of Idris (AS).

• And mention Idris in the Book, • Surely he was a truthful man, a Prophet. And

We raised him high in heaven. (19:57-58)

Week 8 The Story Of Dawud (AS): • Dawood with Talut, • Dawood killing Jaloot (Goliath), • Dawood as a king and prophet, His

miracles, • His profession, • The holy book Az-Zabor

The Story Of Sulaiman (AS): • In the ants’ valley, • His kingdom, • His story with the queen of Sheba, • His death.

Week 3 Nuh (AS): • The beginning of worshipping idols, • Calling toward Allah, • The Ark and the flood.

Hud (AS): • Calling toward Allah, Debate of the

polytheist, • The punishment.

Salih (AS): • The people of Saleh, • Thamood asks to see a miracle, • Killing the she-camel, • Destruction of Thamood.

Week 9 The Story Of Ayyub (AS): The Story Of Dhul-Kifl (AS): The Story Of Ilyas (AS). The Story Of Il-Yasa`. The Story Of Yunus (AS)

Week 4 Ibrahim (AS): • Breaking statues and thrown in fire, • Leaving to the holy land,

The Story Of Ismail (AS): • His birth, • The sacrifice, • His children.

Week 10 The Story Of Zakariyya (AS): • Zakareyya asking for a son in old age,

Allah responds to his retest. The Story Of Yahya (AS):

• The characteristics of Yahya. The Story Of Isa (AS):

• His birth, • His miracles, • His disciples, • Uplifting of Isa, His return at the end of

the time, • His book Al-Ingeel

Week 5 The Story Of Lut (AS):

• Corruption of his people, • Angels at Lut’s place, • Destruction of his people by morning.

The Story Of Ishaq (AS): • His birth, his children.

The Story Of Ya`Qub (AS): • His journey to Iraq his children, • His title Israel.

Week 11 The Story Of Muhammad (SAW): • His life in summary, His status, • His virtues, his unique qualities, • His book Al-Quran, • Comparing between him and the other

prophets and the messengers.

Week 6 The Story Of Yusuf (AS): • Yusuf’s dream, • From Kan’an to Egypt,

The Story Of Shuaib (AS): • Delusion of the people of Madyan, • Warning of Shuaib, • Destruction of his nation.

Week 12 Conclusion: All the prophets came with one religion, which is Islam, the wisdom of sending different prophets; There will be no prophet after Muhammad (saw).



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Course Description Usool Al Fiqh

Usool ul-Fiqh: it is the science concerning the comprehensive evidences of fiqh. Since fiqh consist of either

i) Masaa‘il (issues) concerning which the ruling by one of the five rulings is sought

ii) It is the dalaa‘il (evidences) employed in extracting and determining these masaa‘il (issues)

So fiqh is actually knowledge of the masaa‘il (issues) and the dalaa‘il (evidences). These dalaa‘il (evidences) are of two types: -

i) Comprehensive evidences that encompass every ruling - from the beginning to the end of fiqh - of a single kind; such as our

saying: “al-amr lil-wujoob (a command is indicative of an obligation).” Or: “an-nahee lit-tahreem (a forbiddance is indicative of

a prohibition).” And other similar evidences. So these are part of Usool ul-fiqh.

ii) Detailed evidences that are to be understood in the light of the comprehensive evidences. So when such is completed, then

the ahkam (rulings) can be resolved.

Thus, the ahkam (rulings) are in need of their detailed evidences, and the detailed evidences are themselves in need of comprehensive

evidences. So by this, we recognise the need and the necessity of knowing Usool ul-fiqh, and that it aids in the understanding of fiqh

itself, and that it is the foundations for deducing and making ijtihad in the ahkam (rulings).

Usool al-Fiqh Studies explores the principles and the complexities of Islamic Jurisprudence in a way that refers to classical scholarship

as a means of understanding contemporary issues and their rulings. The course will lead to some competence in jurisprudence

allowing the student to research further and give a basis for deeper understanding. This course for those who wish to understand Usool

al-Fiqh in some detail. It covers the principles of Usool using classical texts of Usool al-fiqh to understand the methods of extraction

and classification of rulings according to the rules of Shariah.

Objectives of the course

• To enable the student to understand the origins of the Science of Usool al-Fiqh.

• To familiarize the student with the proofs for the authority of the various types of

evidence recognised in Usool al-Fiqh and the arguments of those who reject

various proofs.

• Rules regarding interpretation of textual evidence

• Rules in fiqh.

• How to deal with contradictory evidence.

• Ijtihad and its rules

• What is the difference between Islam, Shariah and Madhab?

• How can we determine the Shariah ruling of an action

• Linking ahkam to Maqasid Shariah

• Hukm taklifi – wajib mandoub fard haram Makruh

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Course Description

The principles Usool of Islamic Jurisprudence [fiqh] deals with the derivation of rulings [ahkam] relating to all matters of worship

[‘ibadah], dealings [mu’amalat] or any type of act conducted in this life from the Qur’an and the Sunnah of His Messenger, peace be

upon him. In order to do this accurately, a scholar must strictly adhere to certain principles and regulations: a science termed Usool al-

Fiqh (the principles of Islamic Jurisprudence). Generally, the study of Usool al-Fiqh incorporates the study of the following four main

branches:

i) Islamic sources (or evidences) on which all of the ahkam have been based. These are texts of the Qur’an and the authentic

Sunnah as well as the consensus of the Companions [Sahabah]. This also includes the discussion of proof their types and

their authority.

ii) Rulings and what they mean, their types, what affects them, how they can be applied, and the conditions relating to their use.

The types of ahkam refer to obligations [wajib], prohibitions [haram], recommendations (Mustahabb), objectionable [Makruh]

and the sanctioned [Mubah]

iii) Principles or rules available to the scholars to deduct and deduce ahkam based on the adillah aforementioned

iv) Qualifications and conditions required of the jurists [fuqaha] responsible for the correct application of Usool al-Fiqh. This is

sometimes referred to as the conditions of ijtihad.

Every action, word or movement that an adult does or utters, has a ruling set by Allah (SWT). Learn about these rulings and its

application in practical life by enrolling onto this programme.

The following courses are covered over 1 year:

• Rules of Purification and Prayer

• Love & Mercy: rules of Marriage and Divorce

• The Lawful and Unlawful

• The Pilgrimage

• Fasting and Charity

• Aqidah: The Muslims Creed

Course Content The Fiqh Programme

Every action, word or movement that an adult does or utters, has a ruling set by Allah. Learn about these rulings and its application in

practical life by enrolling onto this programme. The following courses are covered over 1 year:

• Rules of Purification and Prayer

• Love & Mercy: rules of Marriage and Divorce

• The Lawful and Unlawful

• The Pilgrimage

• Fasting and Charity

• Aqidah: The Muslims Creed

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Zakah Course

In Islam, one of the most important principles, is that all things

belong to Allah, and hence human beings in trust therefore hold

wealth. The word Zakat means both ‘purification’ and ‘growth’.

Setting aside a proportion for those in need purifies our

possessions. .

Zakat is the amount of money that every adult, mentally stable,

free, and financially able Muslim, male and female, has to pay to

support specific categories people. This category of people is

defined in surah at-Taubah (9) verse 60:

“The alms are only for the poor and the needy, and those who

collect them, and those whose hearts are to be reconciled, and to

free the captives and the debtors, and for the cause of Allah, and

(for) the wayfarers; a duty imposed by Allah. Allah is knower,

Wise.” [Qur’an 9:60]

The Zakah Course:

• Zakah, Sadaqah and other forms of giving: differences,

virtues, rules and etiquettes;

• The importance and benefits of Zakah;

• Zakah payers and recipients;

• Assets subject to Zakah and exempt assets;

• When to Pay Zakah;

• Conditions for the Validity of Zakah;

• Zakah on Debts and monies owed;

• Zakah calculation workshop;

• Tax and Zakah;

• Q&A.

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Fasting Course

"The month of Ramadan, in which the Quran was brought

down, a guidance for the people, and clarification of the

guidance and the criterion. Therefore, those of you who witness

the month shall fast it. And those who are ill or travelling, then

an equal number of other days. God wants ease for you, and

He does not want hardship for you, and so that you may

complete the count, and to exalt God for guiding you, and that

you may be thankful." [Qur’an 2:185]

The fourth "pillar" or foundation of Islam is the fasting of the

month of Ramadan. As with all other aspects of the religion, all

the details related to Fasting are found in the Quran.

The Fasting Course:

• Virtues and benefits of fasting, the month of Ramadan

and lailat al-qadr;

• Types of fasting;

• Conditions, essentials, sunnahs and etiquettes,

reprehensible acts and nullifiers of fasting; and the

reasons for which an ongoing fast can be broken;

• Fasting and medication, and other miscellaneous

issues;

• Making up for the missed fast, expiatory fasts and

redemptive payments;

• The fiqh of I'tikaf;

• 'Eid and Sadaqatul Fitr;

• Q&A

The course will cover the following:

• Introduction to Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence) covering

aspects of Usool al-fiqh (principles of jurisprudence) and

the historical development of fiqh;

• Comprehensive study of the rules and methods of

Purification

• Comprehensive study of the of the Fiqh of Prayer

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Aqidah: The Muslims Creed

This course is extremely important for every Muslim. It covers the basic articles of Iman

that are essential to one's faith as emphasised by the Prophet SAW in the hadith of

Jibraeel: namely, belief in Allah, His angels, books, messengers, the last day and good

and bad fate. Students will learn about the importance of correct beliefs and how the

ulama developed this into a subject of study to preserve the correct beliefs of Islam. The

courses briefly deals with sects, classical and contemporary differences of opinion

without being polemical, but rather with a view to giving the student a perspective that will

enable him/her to remain strong on faith and avoid getting sucked in to debates and

polemics.

In the Muslims Creed - the following will be covered:

• Classification of Islamic knowledge

• A brief history of the development of ''ilmul aqaid

• The definition of 'ilmul aqaid

• The source of the deen (religion)

• Understanding faith and practice in the two sources

• Understanding differences in the Ummah on beliefs

• Division within Ahlus Sunnah wal Jamā’ah

• The groups within Ahlus Sunnah wal Jamā’ah

• Islam and iman (faith)

• The first pillar of faith: belief in Allah

• Is there a cause for Allah?

• The oneness of Allah (SWT) (Tawheed)

• Allah’s attributes & names

• Ambiguous references to the attributes of

Allah

• Angels of Allah

• Belief in the prophets and messengers

• The need for prophets and messengers

• The proofs of Prophet hood

• Believing in the last day

• Belief in Qadar

Aqidah: The Muslims Creed The firm belief (i'tiqaad) that one's heart is strongly attached to and which is settled and fixed in the heart without any wavering or doubt approaching it. It excludes any supposition, doubt or suspicion.



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Usool Al Deen

This course is comprised of a study of the fundamental issues in the

Science of Tawheed / ‘Aqeedah most relevant in the 21st Century. It gives

an overview of the categories of Tawheed and Shirk.

Aqeedah refers to Islamic theology, which is one of the core branches

of Islamic studies relating to the beliefs associated with Islam. Any

religious belief system, or creed, can be considered an example

of Aqeedah.

The Arabic word ‘Aqeedah stems from the root ‘aqada, which conveys

meanings of certainty, affirmation, confirmation, etc. Aqeedah refers to

those matters, which are believed in with certainty and conviction, in one’s

heart and soul. They are not tainted with any doubt or uncertainty.

Usool Al Deen The science of the principles of religion

A"science"that"enables"a"person"to"prove"religious"beliefs"by"stating"appropriate"evidences"and"by"warding"

off"misconceptions"from"it."

The objectives of the course are to:

• To provide students with an opportunity to study in Tawheed from

the classical texts and scholarship.

• To understand the origins of the Science of Tawheed it roots and

emergence.

• To categories the three categories of Tawheed and.

• Authentic evidences that will dispel the controversies associated

with contemporary understanding of fiqh.

• To analyse the cultural misconceptions and that affects the true

comprehension of Tawheed in Muslim countries today.

• Nawaqid ut Tawheed

• Definition of Aqeedah

• Earliest mentions of Aqeedah and Tawheed

• Classification and categorisation of Tawheed

• What is kufr

• Takfir and its rulings

• Roots of Tawheed and its branches



Islamic Sciences Course Brochure

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Course Description

The certificate in Islamic sciences was developed in

response to a growing need for an understanding of the

Islamic faith within global communities. The lack of

formally recognised training education in Islamic

traditions also being addressed. The course provides

Islamic education within the current global context, while

staying true to Islamic traditions.

The inclusion of the study and critical analysis of the origins,

sources, and principles upon which Islamic jurisprudence is

based is a fundamental element of this course.

The Certificate in Islamic Sciences provides students with an

advanced knowledge of Islam, which includes a highly

developed comprehension of the theological, jurisprudential,

historical and contemporary aspects of Islam.

Islamic sciences are studied from both a classical and

contemporary perspective and students graduate with the

ability to understand and read from the religious texts covering

detailed knowledge of Islamic Jurisprudence, in addition to an

understanding of Hadith sciences and related vocabulary.

The course prepares students with an advanced insight of the

Islamic faith, which can prove beneficial for further academic

study, or for a range of professions such as teachers, public

servants, companies or any individual or Islamic institutions.






Objectives of the course

• Analysis of text and its implication on validity of Hadith

• The major Hadith masters and their collections.

• Details on why a Hadith is authenticated or rejected.

• Chain of narration and its implication on validity of Hadith.

• The various classifications of Sahih Hadith

• Chains of narration

• Derivation of rulings from Ahadith

• The various classifications of daeef Hadith

• You will study general characterization of the Maqasid al-

Shari’ah and its origins in the Qur’an,

• Classification of the Maqasid and a certain order of

priority that is integrated into the structure of the Maqasid,

• Historical developments and the contributions of some of

the leading ‘ulama’, to the theory of the Maqasid,

differential approaches the ‘ulama’ have taken toward the

identification of the Maqasid and the relevance of the

Maqasid to ijtihad and the ways in which the Maqasid can

enhance the scope and calibre of ijtihad

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Compulsory Modules



• The Books of Hadith (Bukhari)

• Principles of Jurisprudence I

• History of Legislation


• The Books of Hadith (Muslim)

• Principles of Jurisprudence II

• Jurisprudence I

• Shamail Al Muhammadiya

• Ilm Ar Rijaal

• Exegesis I

• Syntax I


Total Credits necessary to achieve Certificate in Islamic Sciences = 120 Credits

Diploma(in(Islamic(Sciences(Faculty(of(Islamic(Sciences

Course Description

MIU’s Diploma in Islamic Sciences aims to equip its students with

knowledge and skills that will enable them to have an in-depth

understanding of the religion and civilization of Islam, as well as a

closer comprehension of textual application of divine texts. The

Diploma in Islamic Sciences, which is an advancement of the in

Islamic Sciences, offers a multi directional and multi-optional

program that extends from Tafseer (exegesis of the Qur’an) to

historical sociology of Muslim societies, from hadith (traditions of

the Prophet) to modern Islamic thought. The course not only opens

doors to the great heritage of Islamic civilization for its students, but

also enables them to discover the philosophy and knowledge that

are produced in the modern world. On top of offering the curriculum

taught in the universities of Madinah MIU’s Diploma in Islamic

Sciences offers courses that aim to bring its students in contact

with the history and classics of Islamic studies. Includes a study of

Usool al-fiqh (the principles of Islamic jurisprudence).



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Pre-requisite Certificate in Islamic

Sciences

Objectives

To enable the students to understand the origins of the

Science of Usool al-Fiqh.

• To familiarize the student with the proofs for the

authority of the various types of evidence recognized

in Usool al-Fiqh and the arguments of those who

reject various proofs.

• Rules regarding interpretation of textual evidence

• Rules in Fiqh.

• How to deal with contradictory evidence.

• Ijtihad and its rules

• What is the difference between Islam, Shariah and

Madhab?

• How can we determine the Shariah ruling of an

action

• Linking ahkam to Maqasid Shariah

• Hukm taklifi – wajib mandoub fard haram Makruh

Compulsory Modules


• Advanced Terminology of Hadith I

• Introduction to Al- Jarh wat-Ta’deel

• Principles of Jurisprudence III

• History of Judiciary System

• Advanced Terminology of Hadith II

• Introduction to Takhreej

• Exegesis II

• Syntax II

• Ahadeeth al- Adaab wa- Raqaiq wa

Zuhd

• Highest ranking hadith of Bukhari

• Morphology

• Principles of Jurisprudence IV


Total Credits necessary to achieve Diploma in Islamic Sciences = 120 Credits

Course Description

The Advanced Diploma in Islamic Sciences is a progression from

the Diploma in Islamic Sciences with a deeper focus on the

subjects of Usool ul fiqh and it’s application. The objective of the

course is to provide the students with advanced training in

academic research and writing within the Islamic context enabling

students to analyse and extract canons from divine texts. This

course is designed and tailored to equip students with the main

fundamentals of the various sciences of Hadith, and to connect the

student with the classical texts of the scholars of Hadith

comprehensively. It also focuses to build the aptitude of the

student by allowing the student to implement the sciences of

Hadith theoretically, practically, and analytically with sound

comprehension. From the essentials of the course is for the

student to identify and acknowledge the achievements of the

scholars of Hadith by them serving the sciences of Hadith, the

anatomy of the compilation and perseveration of the Hadith,

throughout the different ages of Islam. An indispensable objective

is to engineer students academically to defend the Sunnah &

Hadith. It also focuses to cultivate and help the student to be able

to examine critically by implementing the principles of the scholars

of Hadith related to the chains of transmission and its text and

recognize the grading of the scholars of Hadith upon the narrations

with its explanation. Lastly, it also aims to clarify the concept of the

connection between Fiqh & Sunnah. The Fiqh Madhab of the

scholars of Hadith has always been present and co-existed with

the other Fiqh Madhabs.

This course will be examined by a project of 10,000 words. The

undergraduate tutor must approve the topic before the student is

allowed to embark on this course.

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Objectives

• To empower the students to worship Allah Almighty

correctly

• To enable the student to understand the origins of the

Science of Usool al-Fiqh.

• To familiarize the student with the proofs for the authority

of the various types of evidence recognized in Usool al-

Fiqh and the arguments of those who reject various

proofs.

• To acquaint the student with the main rules regarding

interpretation of textual evidence as well as the most

important controversies surrounding some of them.

• To give the student a clear framework for understanding

the nature of rules employed in Fiqh.

• To familiarize students with the methodology for dealing

with apparently contradictory evidence.

• To acquaint the student with issues related to ijtihad

Compulsory Modules


• Advanced Terminology of Hadith III

• Books of Jarh Highest Wa-Tadeel

• Rules of Jurisprudence I

• Research methodology

• Criticism (Naqd) in Hadith

• Judiciary in Islam I

• Rules of Jurisprudence II


• T Islamic Business Ethics

• Islamic Law of Contracts

• Takhreej II


Total Credits necessary to achieve Advanced Diploma in Islamic Sciences = 120 Credits



History of Islam Course Brochure Faculty(of(Islamic(History(

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In just one year learn ‘your’ history from Adam (as), the

golden ages of Islam, to the righteous Companions of the

Prophet Muhammad (saw) up to the Four Great Imams.

Find out about the great prophets of the past and the lives

of the Companions of the Prophet (saw) and pious

predecessors.

• In this Sīrah: Life of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW)

• Stories of the Prophets

• Lives of the khulafa al-rashidun: The Four Rightly

Guided Rulers

• The Lives of the Companions

• The Four Great Imams

Programme you will cover the following courses:

Course Content - The Islamic History Programme

In just one year learn ‘your’ history from Adam (as), the

golden ages of Islam, to the righteous Companions of the

Prophet Muhammad (saw) up to the Four Great Imams.

Find out about the great prophets of the past and the

lives of the Companions of the Prophet (saw) and pious

predecessors. In this programme you will cover the

following courses:

• Sīrah: Life of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW)

• Stories of the Prophets

• Lives of the khulafa al-rashidun: The Four Rightly

Guided Rulers



Stories of the Prophets

It's time you know what happened to the great prophets of Allah

(swt). Have you ever wondered about the stories of the previous

prophets and their people? A course covering the stories of the

lives of over 12 prophets who were sent down before

Muhammad (SAW) by Allah (swt) to spread the true message of

the oneness of Allah (swt). How much do you know about the

story of Adam (as)? Why was Yusuf (as) thrown into a well?

What happened with Musa (as) and the Pharaoh? Was 'Isa (as)

crucified? How did Yunus (as) end up in the belly of the whale?

This course will answer all of these questions. Growing up in the

UK we often hear the stories of our prophets through the

narrations of Christianity. Isn't it time we know what Islam tells

us about our prophets?

Sīrah: Life of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW)

This course will trace the life history of our beloved prophet

Muhammad SAW from the days before the advent of Islam,

known as the time of ignorance. The course follows his birth

and upbringing through to his receiving of prophet hood, the

spread of Islam in Makkah and the immigration to Madinah

including his many struggles and battles. The life of the Prophet

SAW is both inspirational and emotive and is yet full of lessons

and anecdotes that continue to unravel themselves to us to this

day.

The Four Rightly Guided Rulers

This course covers the early post prophetic era and looks at the

lives and rule of the four successors to leadership of the

Muslims after the passing of the prophet Muhammad (SAW).

Students will learn the history and have the opportunity to

understand and examine how the condition of Islam and the

Muslims compared against politics and other worldly influences

in the beloved Prophets legacy.



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120 Credits




Certificate(in(Hadith(Sciences(Faculty(of(Hadith(

Compulsory Modules



• The Books of Hadith (Bukhari)

• History of the compilation of the

Sunnah

• Aqeedah


• The Books of Hadith (Muslim)

• Fiqh of Hadith (Ibaadat)

• Shamail Al Muhammadiya

• Terminology of Hadith III

• The Books of Hadith (Tirmidhi)

• Fiqh of Hadith (Ibaadat)

• Ilm Ar Rijaal


Total Credits necessary to achieve Certificate in Hadith Sciences = 120 Credits

Course Description

Allah has sent Prophet Muhammad (SAW) with the guidance and religion of

truth that it may prevail over all falsehood. Furthermore, he has been

commanded to present all of the religion of Islam to mankind. So Allah

revealed to him the Qur’an and the Sunnah and commanded him to explain

to the people what has been sent down to them, in order for them to ponder

over, act upon and benefit from. Thus, the Qur’an and the Sunnah are the 2 sources by which Allah has provided and establish

the proof against His slaves and upon these two sources is built the ruling of belief and action. Anyone who wishes to use the

Sunnah as a source of proof has to be certain that it fulfills two important conditions;

1. The Sunnah been transmitted is truly connected to the Messenger of Allah (SAW) (i.e. the Hadeeth is authentic).

2. The Tafseer (explanation) of the Hadeeth points to the proof, which is been established by the Hadeeth.

So due to the first point, it was necessary to formulate a set of rules and principles as guidelines to differentiate between

narrations which were authentically transmitted from the Prophet of Allah (SAW) and those which had been falsely attributed to

him. The Scholars of the past have under taken this enormous task and responsibility in collecting the various rules and principles

regarding this subject, under the title: ‘Mustalah al Hadeeth’ (the study/science of narrations).

This course is designed and tailored to equip students with the main fundamentals of the various sciences of Hadith, and to

connect the student with the classical texts of the scholars of Hadith comprehensively. It also focuses to build the aptitude of the

student by allowing the student to implement the sciences of Hadith theoretically, practically, and analytically with sound

comprehension. From the essentials of the course is for the student to identify and acknowledge the achievements of the scholars

of Hadith by them serving the sciences of Hadith, the anatomy of the compilation and perseveration of the Hadith, throughout the

different ages of Islam. An indispensable objective is to engineer students academically to defend the Sunnah & Hadith and to

refute the deceptive doubts and false arguments of the orientalists and rejecters of Hadith.

Diploma(in(Hadith(Sciences(Faculty(of(Hadith

Course Description

The Sunnah (the actions, sayings and confirmations of

Prophet Muhammad (SAW) is the second source of Islamic

legislation and must be in complete agreement with the first

source (i. e. the Quran). The term Sunnah comes from the root

word ‘sanna’, which means to pave the way.

Sunnah can be used to describe a path that people follow. In Islamic terminology, Sunnah applies to a prophetic way, which includes

references to the Prophet’s sayings, actions, approvals, physical features and character traits. His actions pertain to anything he did,

as authentically reported by the Companions, May Allah be pleased with them. His silent approvals on different issues meant he didn’t

oppose or mind what he saw, heard or knew of the actions or sayings of his Companions. Sunnah also includes everything

authentically narrated concerning the Prophet's physical features and his traits. The Quran and the Sunnah complement each other.

Without the Sunnah, Islam is not complete, likewise without the Quran, Islam is not complete.

This course is designed and tailored to equip students with the main fundamentals of the various sciences of Hadith, and to connect

the student with the classical texts of the scholars of Hadith comprehensively. It also focuses to build the aptitude of the student by

allowing the student to implement the sciences of Hadith theoretically, practically, and analytically with sound comprehension. From

the essentials of the course is for the student to identify and acknowledge the achievements of the scholars of Hadith by them serving

the sciences of Hadith, the anatomy of the compilation and perseveration of the Hadith, throughout the different ages of Islam. An

indispensable objective is to engineer students academically to defend the Sunnah & Hadith and to refute the deceptive doubts and

false arguments of the orientalists and rejecters of Hadith. It also focuses to cultivate and help the student to be able to examine

critically by implementing the principles of the scholars of Hadith related to the chains of transmission and its text and recognize the

grading of the scholars of Hadith upon the narrations with its explanation. Lastly, it also aims to clarify the concept of the connection

between Fiqh & Sunnah. The Fiqh Madhab of the scholars of Hadith has always been present and co-existed with the other Fiqh

Madhabs. It has its principles, which are implemented in order to deduce and derive correct Fiqh rulings solely based upon the Hadith.




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Pre-requisite Certificate in Hadith Sciences

Compulsory Modules


• Advanced Terminology of Hadith I

• The Books of Hadith (Abu

Dawud)

• Fiqh of Hadith (Muamalaat)

• Introduction to Al-Jarh wat-

Ta’deel

• Advanced Terminology of Hadith

• The Books of Hadith (Nasai)

• Fiqh of Hadith (Muamalaat)

• Introduction to Takhreej I


• The Books of Hadith (Ibn Majah)

• Ahadeeth al-Adaab wa-Raqaiq wa

Zuhd

• Islamic Finance


Total Credits necessary to achieve Diploma in Hadith Sciences = 120 Credits

Advanced(Diploma(in(Hadith(Sciences(

Faculty(of(Hadith

Compulsory Modules



• Books of Jarh Wa-Tadeel

• Fabrication and the Fabricators

• Research techniques


• Highest Ranking Hadith of

Bukhari

• Criticism (Naqd) in Hadith


• Advanced Terminology of

Hadith

• Takhreej II

• Islamic Business Ethics


Total Credits necessary to achieve Advanced Diploma in Hadith Sciences = 120 Credits

Course Description

Allah preserved the Sunnah by enabling the Companions and those after them (may Allah be pleased with them) to memorise, write

down and pass on the statements of the Messenger (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) and the descriptions of his Way, as

well as to continue the blessings of practising the Sunnah. Later, as the purity of the knowledge of the Sunnah became threatened,

Allah caused the Muslim nation to produce outstanding individuals of incredible memory-skills and analytical expertise, who

journeyed tirelessly to collect! hundreds of thousands of narrations and distinguish the true words of precious wisdom of their

Messenger (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) from those corrupted by weak memories, from forgeries by unscrupulous

liars, and from the statements of the enormous number of ulama, the Companions and those who followed their way, who had

taught in various centres of learning and helped to transmit the legacy of Muhammad (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) -

all of this achieved through precise attention to the words narrated and detailed familiarity with the biographies of! the thousands of

reporters of Hadith. Action being the best way to preserve teachings, the renewers of Islam also revived the practice of the blessed

authentic Sunnah.

This course is designed and tailored to equip students with the main fundamentals of the various sciences of Hadith, and to connect

the student with the classical texts of the scholars of Hadith comprehensively. It also focuses to build the aptitude of the student by

allowing the student to implement the sciences of Hadith theoretically, practically, and analytically with sound comprehension.

From the essentials of the course is for the student to identify and acknowledge the achievements of the scholars of Hadith by them

serving the sciences of Hadith, the anatomy of the compilation and perseveration of the Hadith, throughout the different ages of

Islam. An indispensable objective is to engineer students academically to defend the Sunnah & Hadith and to refute the deceptive

doubts and false arguments of the orientalists and rejecters of Hadith.It also focuses to cultivate and help the student to be able to

examine critically by implementing the principles of the scholars of Hadith related to the chains of transmission and its text and

recognize the grading of the scholars of Hadith upon the narrations with its explanation.

Lastly, it also aims to clarify the concept of the connection between Fiqh & Sunnah. The Fiqh Madhab of the scholars of Hadith has

always been present and co-existed with the other Fiqh Madhabs. It has its principles, which are implemented in order to deduce

and derive correct Fiqh rulings solely based upon the Hadith.


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