Al Kawthar Academy | 'The Abundance of Good' We aim to preserve and promote the pure message and sublime values of Islam.
Introduction
This is a novel course offered by Al Kawthar Academy: a part-time online alimiyyah programme. It is a rigorous course following a traditional syllabus, combining academic study with spirituality.
- There will be separate classes for brothers and sisters, taught in English by qualified ulama and alimat.
- The structure of the first three years is a dedicated online programme. Therefore, the instructors’ full focus and interaction will be with the online students during these formative years. Thereafter the students will join the on-site class, studying with the senior ʿUlemā and will form a hybrid online-onsite course.
- Live sessions will be conducted over Zoom. Regular and punctual attendance at all these sessions is highly emphasised, and will be monitored. For use in occasional instances, however, recordings of live sessions will be available for 7 days only.
Course Outline and syllabus
Years 1–3: Arabic Language & Literature, Fiqh, Qur’an, Hadith
Successive years will continue as a hybrid class with the on-site students due to the nature and level of study required.
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Arabic Language |
Students will learn and practice the foundational rules of nahw (grammar) and sarf (morphology). |
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Arabic Literature |
Students will implement and consolidate their understanding of nahw and sarf through guided reading of developmental Arabic literature texts. |
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Fiqh |
During these three years, students will study the rulings of purity, the four major acts of worship and marriage & divorce. |
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Qur’an |
Students will begin studying the English translation of the Qur’an with brief context and commentary. |
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Hadith |
Students will take their opening steps in the study of prophetic narrations, initially from the perspective of language and style, but with an increasing focus on context, commentary and moral lessons thereafter. |
Dates and Timings
Course start date: Monday 26th August 2024
Timings for classes:
Monday – Thursday: 6:30pm – 9:40pm
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Lesson 1 |
Lesson 2 |
Break |
Lesson 3 |
Lesson 4 |
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6:30pm – 7:15pm |
7:15pm – 8pm |
8pm – 8:10pm |
8:10pm – 8:55pm |
8:55pm – 9:40pm |
Friday: 7pm – 10pm
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Lesson 1 |
Break |
Weekly Public Lecture by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq |
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7pm – 8pm |
8pm – 8:30pm |
8:30pm onwards |
Open Day Online Presentation: Sunday 18th August 2024 at 4pm
You can view a previous online open day presentation by clicking here
Please note that course availability, details, dates and timings are subject to change. Please register your interest early to secure a place.
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 Qur’an, even if it be slowly and without comprehension.
- A stable internet connection, functioning microphone and private space are required.
- This course is for UK students residing outside Leicester. We are currently unable to cater for students residing outside of the UK.
Fees
The course fee per annum is £1,150 which can be paid outright at the beginning of the year or as ten monthly instalments of £115 per month.
Accepted applicants will be contacted and the required steps for the enrolment procedure, the direct debits, student contracts and book purchases, will be explained closer to the start of the Academic year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. I have filled in my application. What are the next steps?
You will be contacted by administration in order to complete your student contract, receive books for study and set up your direct debit. Please note that due to the volume of applications and end of year exams, there may be a delay in this process. You can expect a phone call or email confirming your place within the last 2 weeks of the summer holiday.
Q. When are the holidays?
The term dates follow the school holidays in Leicester for both online and on-site students. You can expect to receive the term dates at the start of the academic year.
Q. Can I catch up with lessons using recordings?
The online sessions are recorded and made available to students for up to 7 days. Students should review lessons missed before the start of the week so that the teacher may progress with the syllabus. Attendance is recorded and monitored closely by administration. Failure to attend lessons may result in removal from the course.
Q. When are the exams?
There are two sets of exams that need to be taken by all students. The mid-year assessment takes place in the first week upon return in January, which contributes towards 20% of the final grade. The end of year assessment takes place in July and contributes towards 80% of the final grade for that subject. Failure in two or more subjects will result in needing to repeat the academic year.
Naḥw and Ṣarf are compulsory subjects to pass in the first two years of the course.
Q. Can I complete the course online?
Those residing outside of Leicester may continue the course online, subject to the number of students in each year. We have online classes available for all 7 years of the course.
Q. Will I receive a certificate at the end of the course?
The course is not accredited. However, a graduation takes place upon completion of the 7 year alimiyyah course to signify this achievement.
Q. I have studied elsewhere and would like to join one of the later years. Is that possible?
Please fill out which books and subjects you have studied when filling in your application. An assessment for Naḥw and Ṣarf will need to be taken, followed by an interview with a member of staff to determine which year would be most suitable to continue your studies. The decision made by the assessors is final and applicants may not negotiate which year they would like to be placed in.
