We offer the Alimiyyah Programme starting from the age of 12 years old. The programme is designed to cover the fundamental sciences and allow a deeper understanding of the Qur’an and Hadith. Through the various texts, both in English and Arabic, students will gain a more holistic understanding of the Islamic Shari’ah and its principles and legislations.
The course is ideal for those who are willing to work hard and follow the etiquettes of obtaining the knowledge of the Quran and Sunnah. Though the workload in the class is intense, an accomplished student will be able to succeed by being attentive during class and following the guidance given by their teachers.
This is a unique opportunity for those who wish to combine further Islamic Studies along with their normal school studies.
Entry Requirements:
To enrol on the Alimiyyah Programme, the students should be able to read the Juz Amma fluently by applying basic tajweed rules and have memorised at least up to surah Ad Duha. They also should be able to write the Arabic alphabet. Most importantly, they should have a willingness to learn the Arabic Language, which is the key to access the fundamental text books for Islamic Shari’ah.
There will be an entry test prior to the enrolment.
Course Structure:
The course comprises of 6 levels/years: Foundation Year, Alimiyyah Year 1 & 2 (these two years are known as Sanatain Year 1 & 2), Intensive Arabic or Alimiyyah Year 3, Alimiyyah Year 4, 5 and 6. Each level is taught in 3 Terms and at the end of each term, there will be written assessments. Also, there will be homework / essays that will be set and expected to be submitted by the deadline set by the teachers.
Schedule:
Alimiyyah Foundation Year, Alimiyyah Year 1 and 2 are currently available with the following schedule.
| Schedule | |
| Evening Sessions | Monday – Thursdays
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
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| Weekend Sessions
(Mornings or Afternoons) |
Saturday & Sunday
Morning Session: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Afternoon Sessions: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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Foundation Year:
Foundation Year is tailored for students who have obtained mid-level fluency in reading the Quranic text (Juz Amma) and have already learnt the basics of Islam. In this level, they aim to memorise the whole of the Juz Amma with some suwar in English meaning. They will further their knowledge in Fiqhul Ibadah: Five daily prayers, Sawm, Zakah and Hajj by reading Fiqh in English.
They will also start learning the Arabic Morphology and rules forming basic Arabic sentences.
Subjects include Quran, Hadith, Aqeedah, Seerah, Fiqh and Arabic Language. This level is equivalent to Qurtubah Pre Alim Level 2.
Alimiyyah Year 1 (Sanatain Year 1):
This level is the first year of the Alimiyyah Programme, which is also known as Sanatain Year 1. In this level, the students should aim to be able to read the Quran with advanced ajweed rules and further their knowledge in Fiqhul Ibadah by reading relatively detailed text in Fiqh.
In this level, the following subjects will be taught:
| Topics | Texts that will be studied |
| Quran & Tajweed | |
| Tafsir | An introduction to Tafseer Ibn Kathir: short Surahs |
| Hadith | Forty Hadith of Imam An Nawawi and selected chapters from Riyadus Saliheen |
| Fiqh | A Fiqh Al Islami by Dr Akram Nadawi |
| Arabic Language | Al Arabiya Baina Yadaik (including Morphology & Nahw) |
| Seerah | Al Raheequl Makhtum |
Alimiyyah Year 2 (Sanatain Year 2):
In Alimiyyah Year 2 (Sanatain Year 2), students will further their knowledge in Quran, Hadith, Fiqh, Aqeedah and Arabic Language. They will continue studying challenging texts and developing their skills in the different sciences.
In this level, the following subjects will be taught:
| Topics | Texts that will be studied |
| Tafsir | Tafseer Ibn Kathir (selected chapters) |
| Hadith | Riyadus Saliheen |
| Fiqh | Selected chapters from Al Mukhtasarul Quduri and Fiqhus Sunnah |
| Arabic Language | Kitabul Asas and An Nahw Al Waadih |
| Usools (Tafsir, Fiqh &Hadith) | Usoolut Tafsir, Usoolul Hadith and Fiqh by Abu Aminah Bela Philips / Science of Hadith by Dr Shuaib Hassan |
| Seerah | Al Raheequl Makhtum |
Arabic Immersion Year (Alimiyyah Year 3):
Course contents coming. Detailed information will be published later.
Alimiyyah Year 4:
In this level, the following subjects will be taught:
| Topics | Texts that will be studied |
| Tafsir | Selected chapters from Tafsir Al Jalalain |
| Hadith | Bulugul Maram |
| Fiqh | Fiqhus Sunnah /Umdatul Ahkaam |
| Arabic Language | Kitabul Asas/An Nahw Al Wadiha |
| Usoolul Hadith | At Tasheel Fi Ulumil Hadith |
| Seerah | Al Raheequl Makhtum |
Aimiyyah Year 5:
In this level, the following subjects will be taught:
| Topics | Texts that will be studied |
| Tafsir | Tafsir Ibn Kathir |
| Hadith | Mishkaatul Masaabih |
| Fiqh | Fiqhus Sunnah/Hidayah (selected chapters) |
| Usoolul Tafsir | Al Fawzul Kabir |
| Usoolul Hadith | Nukhbatul Fikr |
| Qawaidul Fiqh | Qawaidul Fiqh by Shaikh Sa’dee |
Aimiyyah Year 6:
This is the final year of the Alimiyyah Programme. In this level the students will be taught selected chapters from Sahih Al Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, and other famous books of hadith.
Detailed information will be published later.
Assessments:
Detailed information will be published later.