ʿĀlim & ʿĀlimah Course (16+)

Introduction

Al Kawthar Academy presents a part time ʿĀlim & ʿĀlimah course in English and Arabic for both brothers & sisters, taught by qualified ʿUlamā´ and ʿĀlimāt. This part time course, based on a classical curriculum, is designed to help beginners progress from an elementary stage to a very advanced level in Arabic and Islamic Studies. Taught in English with a progressive focus on Arabic, it comprises an in-depth study of many disciplines of Arabic and Islamic studies, including Arabic language and literature, theology, Qur´ān, Ḥadīth and Fiqh.

Course Outline and syllabus

Years 1–2: Arabic language & literature, Fiqh, Ḥadīth

Years 3-5: Qur´ān, Ḥadīth, Principles of Fiqh, Principles of Ḥadīth, Comparative Fiqh, Tafsīr

Years 6 -7: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim, Jāmi’ at-Tirmidhī, Sunan Abū Dāwūd, Sunan ibn Mājah & Sunan an-Nasâ’ī

Taught by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq & other qualified ʿUlamā´ and ʿĀlimāt.

An online option is available for selected classes. More info in the ‘Requirements’ section.

Dates and Timings

Course start date: Monday 23rd August 2021

Timings for classes:

Morning: 9:30am – 12:30pm (Women only)

Evening: 7pm – 10pm (Men and Women)

Days: Monday – Friday

Open Day: Sunday 15th August 2021

Presentations will take place at 2:30pm and 6pm followed by questions for those looking to find out more. An online option will be available for those who are unable to attend the on-site presentation. To join the online presentation please use the following details:

The Open Day is an excellent opportunity for prospective students (Brothers & Sisters) to view course material, the facilities available at the Academy and to meet Al Kawthar staff members and students.

Click here to view the Open Day Presentation 2021

Please note that course availability, dates and timings are subject to change. Please register your interest early to secure a place as limited spaces are available. We are currently unable to cater to students studying outside of the UK.

Requirements

Minimum entry age for the course is 16. No detailed knowledge of the Arabic language is necessary. However, students should at least be able to recognise and read the Arabic script of the Qurān, even if it be slowly and without comprehension.

An online option is now available for selected classes. This option is for those who are unable to attend the Academy in person. Limited spaces available.

Brothers and sisters can enrol into the higher years of the course subject to eligibility criteria.

Fees

The course fee per annum is £1,250 which can be paid outright at the beginning of the year or as ten monthly instalments of £125 per month.

New applications will be considered for August 2021

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Testimonials

"Al Kawthar Academy provided a pathway to another world, the world of ʿilm, wherein knowledge and spirituality combine to transform one’s connection with Creator and creation." - Abdullah Bhayat, Teacher (Leicester)

"The course gave me a new lease and focus to life. I am very fortunate to have been granted this life experience. My outlook on life has a stronger vision now where I am able to feel more confident in myself and further feel better as an individual and Muslim." - Asad Arif, Solicitor (Peterborough)

"Alhamdulillah, I am a 3rd year student at Al-Kawthar Academy and the best part of my day is when I am in madrasa at night. Even though I am a 45 year old mother of six, working full time during the day, my motivation causes me to come to madrasa, to learn the words of Allah Ta’ala and His Beloved Prophet ﷺ by sitting in the blessed company of our amazing teachers." - Aisha Farina, Translator & Teacher (Leicester)

"Alḥamdulillāh, I am coming to the end of my fifth year at Al Kawthar Academy. In this time at the madrasah, I have had the opportunity to develop a good grasp of the Arabic language which has facilitated my learning of numerous Islāmic sciences taught at the academy. Moreover, it has been the means for me to be in regular contact with and the company of many ʿulamāʾ whose wisdom and whose imparting of scholarly, Islāmic tradition has been invaluable. As a part-time course, it has allowed for me to pursue religious and secular education simultaneously and therefore acquire the best of both worlds." - Husain Bhana, University Student (Leicester)