I slamic Studies Foundational Course
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Islamic Studies Foundational Course Course Details
Darul Arqam Educational Trust
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Islamic Studies Foundational Course
Aim:
Develop a deep and personal connection with Allah (most high).
To develop a sound grounding in the fundamental aspects of Shari’ah.
To implement the fundamental teachings of Islam in our daily worship and practice.
Contextualize the practice of Islam enabling Muslims to practice Islam in contemporary society
To aid Muslims in establishing a secure foundation for further study in the diploma of Islamic Studies
Overview:
The Islamic Studies Foundational course is a unique programme taught by various expert scholars that seeks
to introduce and expose students to the fundamental beliefs, spiritual states and practice of Islam. The course
focuses on instilling change by providing learners with a sound grounding in the basic practices of Shari’ah
enabling the students to implement the law of Allah. The lessons will be taught in English, utilising
translated classical texts.
The programme will take place over a period of an academic year consisting of 34 weeks, with study on a
part-time basis; and will be delivered via traditional instruction including independent reading.
Programme:
The course of study will consist of the following subject areas:
Subject Number of lessons
Text Total Hours
Fiqh Islamic
Jurisprudence
34
Ithaf al-Talib: The Gift of the Seeker al-Imām Abū Bakr b. Muḥammad Mulla al-
Ḥanafī al-Aḥsā’ī
25,5
Aadab Islamic Etiquette
34
Islamic Manners Sh. Abdul Fattah Abu al-Ghudda
25.5
Tazakiyyah Islamic Spirituality
34
The Beginning of Guidance Imam Abu Hamid al-Ghazali
25.5
Schedule:
The course will run for 34 weeks, with all three classes delivered each week, divided in to 45 minute slots.
Each academic year will be 34 weeks in duration. Learning sessions being held weekly. There will be a
break during Ramadhan and breaks during the statutory holidays. Each session will be 2.5 hours in length,
and will involve the study of a key topic including group discussion and a comfort break. Regular
independent study will be expected. In addition there will also be extra day intensive courses by visiting
scholars throughout the year which have not been factored in to the timetable above.
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Teaching is scheduled to begin on September 2016 with sessions held on various days (depending on venue
and city, please contact your local coordinator) with regular format of the sessions as follows:
Key Lecturer: Sheikh Muhammad Zaqir, (occasionally there will be other highly qualified `scholars that will deliver
lectures in their specialists fields)
Brief Introduction to Sheikh Muhammad Zaqir
After graduating from Manchester University with a BA (Hons) in Politics and Economics in 1995, Sheikh
Muhammad Zaqir studied in Damascus, Syria for 8 years at the Prestigious Abu Noor Institute and studied
several classical disciplines of Islamic knowledge at the hands of some of the prominent holders of the
tradition. In addition, Sheikh Muhammad Zaqir has studied in Jordan, Mauritania and has been blessed with
the opportunity to spend time in the illuminated city of Tarim, Hadramawt; where he studied at the eminent
Institute Dar ul Mustafa, under the qualified hands of some of the most illustrious guides of knowledge.
YEAR 1 DATE DESCRIPTION WEEKS HRS
September Classes Start 7 wks 17.5
Half Term Break 1 wks
Classes Restart 7 wks 17.5
Winter Break 2 wks
Classes Start 8 wks 20
Half Term Break 1 wks
Classes Start 4 wks 10
Half Term Break 2 wks
Classes Restart 8 wks 20
June Final Class
End of Year Ramadhan Holidays
TOTAL
34
85
Times to be confirmed depending on venue
Duration Subject Area Time
45 minutes Fiqh
Islamic Jurisprudence TBC
Depending on Venue
5 min BREAK TBC
45 min Tazakiyyah
Islamic Spirituality Depending on Venue
10 min BREAK TBC
45 min Aadab
Islamic Etiquette
Depending on Venue
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Being classically trained in the sacred sciences he has attained formal ijaza’s in the various Islamic
Disciplines such as: Qur’ānic Tafsīr, Ahādith, Fiqh, Logic, Aqīdah, Arabic Language and Rhetoric. Other
than having attained iftaa in the Hanafi Fiqh he is also proficient in the Shafi’i and Hanbali Schools of
Jurisprudence. Moreover, he is highly qualified in the field of Aqīdah thus specializing in this branch of
Islamic Knowledge. Furthermore he is the founder of many Islamic initiatives in the UK; and in particular
the ‘Islamic Mission of Awareness and Da’wah’ and ‘Darul Arqam Educational Trust’.
Cost The course will cost £250 for the full year which can paid over the next 4 months at £62.50 per month to
cover the cost of the overheads or as a £ 200 lump sum which will earn you a £50 discount. Once a
commitment is given payment will be expected.
Core Module Texts
All the books listed on the next page will be required from the beginning of the course; the list includes a
recommended supplier where a discount of 15% has been negotiated on your behalf if you buy a whole set
from them. You are free to source out your own books, however ensure that the publishers and translators
are the same as the ones listed.
Core Module Texts:
Fiqh al-Islami (Islamic Jurisprudence)
Imām Abū Bakr b. Muḥammad Mulla al-Ḥanafī al-Aḥsā’ī , The Gift of the Seeker, Ithaf al-Talib
(unpublished)., Trans : Mohammed Zaqir Shaikh
Aadab (Etiquettes)
Sh. Abd al-Fattah Abu Ghudda (2007), Islamic Manners,min Aadab al-Islam, Trans : Zahid Abu Ghudda,
London, Awakening publications .
Tazkiyyah (Spirituality)
Imam al-Ghazali, The Beginning of Guidance: Bidayatul al-Hidayah, Trans: Mashhad al-Allaf,
London: White Thread Press
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Scheme of Work
Week Beginning of Guidance
Description Gift of the Seeker
Description Islamic Manners
Description
1 into - Imam Ghazali(ra) -
diagram of Bidayah wa Hidayah
Introduction Seeking
Knowledge
Introduction to Beliefs
iv Introduction to Manners
2 p 16 - 23 p 8 - 9 beliefs p 1 the scope of Islamic Manners
3 p 24 - 29 on obedience - waking from sleep - using the lavatory
p 9 - 10 beliefs p 3 the importance of appearance
4 p 30 -36 ablution p 10 -11 beliefs p 7 entering or leaving a house
5
p 34 - 36 ritual bath p 11
introduction to fiqh & hanafi mathab p 10 - 13
seeking permission to enter
6
p 38 - 40
dry ablution setting out for the mosque p 12
all sections of Wudu p 15
the manners of visiting
7
p 40 - 45
staying in the mosque until sunrise p 12 - 13 Ghusal p 19 - 26 choosing a seat
8
p 45 - 50
staying in the mosque until sunrise p 13 - 14
water valid for purification p 27
the manners of conversation
9
p 50 - 54
etiquette from sunrise to midday p 15 - 16
dry ritual purification p 29 - 32
the art of listening
10 p 54 - 58
earning a living & protecting your religion p 16 - 18
wiping on foot gear & bandages p 33 social manners
11
p 58 - 61
preparation for the other prayers p 16 - 19
menstruation & prohibited acts while in a state of impurity p 36 - 41
the elders served first
12
p 62 - 64
preparation for the other prayers p 20 - 21
impurities & istinja p 41 - 46
the story of Qays ibn Asim al-Tamimi
13
P 64 - 68 etiquette of sleep p 21 - 23
times of prayer, conditions, foundational elements, imperative elements p 47
communicating with non-muslims
14
p 68 - 72
method & etiquette of ritual prayer - up to then recite 'Fatiha with all its double consonants' p 23
emphasized sunnah, desirable sunnah p 53
the manners of eating
15
p 72 - 74
from 'then recite the Fatiha...' till etiquette of leading prayer
nullifiers of prayer, disliked actions p 57
wedding manners
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16
p 74 - 76
from 'then recite the Fatiha...' till etiquette of leading prayer
witr, desirable sunnah units of prayer, rulings for optional prayers, tarawih prayer, leading prayer
p 61
visiting the sick
17
p 76 - 80
etiquette of leading & following in the prayer
travellers prayer, prayer of ill person, making up missed prayer, prostration of forgetfulness & recitation, p 67
manners for traveling
18 p 80 - 84
the etiquette of Friday
Friday prayer, Eid prayer, p 73 condolences
19 p 84 - 88
the etiquette of fasting funeral prayer
20
p 90 - 94
on refraining from disobedience
book of zakah - compulsory upon whom
21
p 95 - 99
lying, breaking a promise, backbiting, disputation,
nisaab (minimum threshold)
22
p 100 - 102
ascribing goodness to oneself, cursing, supplication against creation, jesting , ridiculing & making fun of people
recipients of zakah
23
p 102 - 104
ascribing goodness to oneself, cursing, supplication against creation, jesting , ridiculing & making fun of people sadaqah al-fitr
24
p 104 - 110
sins of stomach, private parts, hands, feet,limbs fasting - types
25
p 112 - 116
sins of the heart, envy, ostentation
sighting the new moon
26
p 116 - 124 conceit,, arrogance, pride
that which invalidates fasts
27
p 124 - 130
destructive traits, companionship with creator & creation
upon whom imperative to refrain from eating during the day of Ramadhan although they may not be fasting, that
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which invalidates the fast and expiation is necessary with a makeup fast
28
p 130 - 134
etiquette of the scholar, child with his parents
disliked for the fasting person
29
p 134 - 138
brothers & friends, good character, uprightness, absence of greed
reasons permitting one not to fast
30
p 138 - 142 honesty, the second duty,
chapter on seclusion (Itikaf)
31
p 142 - 146
etiquette of friendship, acquaintances,
book of hajj, compulsory elements of hajj
32 p 146 - 148 pseado-jurists
rulings for umrah
33
p 150 - 152 epilogue
description of the acts of hajj in the desirable manner
34
Epilogue concerning internal purification
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Assessment
The course will be assessed by: continuous assessment – which we would include learning the litanies and
the rulings of sacred law in addition to implementing the etiquettes. This will take the form of verbal group
soundings. In addition to the above there will be a group assessment that will take the form of a public
event that concentrates on some facet that is neglected within the Muslim community. A minimum
attendance of 70 % is also a requirement. The two assessment periods are :
IN ADDITTION TO THE ASSESSMENT AN EVENT HAS ALSO TO BE ORGANISE
Written Test Criteria
The assessment for each subject area carries a maximum grade of 100 marks.
The focus of the test is to assess knowledge acquisition and practice. Therefore the number of marks
awarded for each question depends upon the number of correct answers one recalls. The intent of the
test is to facilitate consolidation, memorisation coupled with practice.
The pass mark for the end of module written test is 50%. However if this mark is not obtained, there will
be a possibility of a retake after receiving reflective feedback from the course leader.
The descriptor for each grade is described below:
Date of
Oral Test
Subject Area Topics of Assessment
TBC
TBC
Fiqh Islamic
Jurisprudence
All rulings up to and including the emphasized Sunnah of prayer
The complete book will be examined in a written quiz.
TBC
TBC
Tazakiyyah
Islamic Spirituality
Method of ritual prayer together with all the litanies quizzed orally.
Complete committing to memory of the various litanies and the
related etiquettes.
TBC
TBC
Aadab Islamic
Etiquette
Etiquette of eating together with accompanying litanies
Complete committing to memory of the various litanies and the
related etiquettes.
Date Subject
Area
Joint Group Event
Week
Commencing
TBC
TBC
A joint event organised by the students of the course which
concentrates on some aspect of Islam which is neglected.
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0 - 49% = Unsatisfactory.
Inadequate level of knowledge acquisition. Student is not considered to have reached a level of basic
proficiency in the subject. Recommended to retake test.
50%-60% = Pass – Satisfactory.
The student has demonstrated a basic understanding and level of proficiency in the subject.
A little over half of the issues concerning the subject are understood, yet there are many areas of weakness
that require further reading and revision.
61%-70% = Merit – Good.
The student has demonstrated an intermediate level of understanding and proficiency of the subject.
Majority of the question are answered correctly, and the answers clearly show a good understanding;
however a few minor mistakes have been made and there are a few areas that still require revision.
71% = Distinction – Excellent.
The student has demonstrated an advanced level of understanding and proficiency of the subject.
All questions have been answered, with a few minor mistakes, moreover the answers reflect an exceptional
command of the subject.
Oral Test Criteria
The criteria
1. Key issues addressed
2. Understanding of the subject
3. Effort and clarity of writing
0-49% - Unsatisfactory
Only one or no key issue has been addressed
Shows little or no understanding of the subject
Shows very little effort and no clarity in writing
50% - 60% - Pass – Satisfactory
1/2 key issues addressed
Shows some understanding of the issues addressed
Shows some effort and general clarity (very few confusing areas)
61% - 70% - Merit - Good
3 key issues clearly addressed
Shows some understanding of the issues addressed
Shows good effort and general clarity (very few or no confusing areas)
71% + - Distinction - Excellent
All issues clearly addressed
Shows excellent understanding of all key areas
Shows excellent effort and clarity of work
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Suggested Reading List
Ulum al-Qur’an:
Ahmed Von Denffer (1994), Ulum al-Quran, Leicester: Islamic Foundation
Mufti Taqi Uthmani (2006), Approach to the Quranic Sciences, New Delhi: Darul Ishaat
Dr. M. Mohar Ali, The Quran, and The Orientalists, Ipswich: JIMAS Publishers
Shah Wali ullah Dehlawi (2002) Al-Fauz al-kabir fi usul al-Tafsir, Trans: G.N Jalbani, New Delhi:
Darul Ishaat
Ulum al-Hadith:
Dr M.M. Azami (1978), Studies in Hadith Methodology and literature, American Trust Publication
Zubair Siddiqi (1993), Hadith Literature, Cambridge: Islamic Text Society
Mustafa As-Siba’ee (2008), The Sunnah and its role on Islamic legislation, Qatar: IIPH
Dr Gibril F. al-Haddad (2005), Sunnah Notes (vols 1), Trans: Musa Furbur, London: Aqsa
Publications
Jonathan A C Brown (2009), Hadith, Oxford: One World Publications
Dr Hashim Kamali (2005), A Textbook of Hadith Studies, Leicester: Islamic Foundation
Aqidah al-Islamiyyah:
Imam Abu Ja’far al-Tahawi, al-Aqidah al-Tahawiyyah, Trans: Iqbal Ahmad Azami, Leicester: UK
Islamic Academy
Imam Abu Hanifa (2007), Fiqh al-Akbar, Trans: Abdur Rahman ibn Yusuf, London White Thread
Press
Mustapha Mahmoud (1994), Dialogue with an Atheist, Trans: Yehia Mohammad, London: Dar al-
Taqwa publishers
Hadith al-Nabawiyyah:
Imam Nawawi (2009), Imam Nawawi’s commentary on the 40 Hadith, Trans: Abdassamad Clarke,
London: Ta-Ha Publishers
Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali (2007), Compendium of Knowledge and Wisdom, Trans: Abdassamad Clarke,
London: Turath Publishers
Seerah:
Sheikh Ramadan al-Buti 2007, Jurisprudence of the Prophetic Biography, Trans: Nancy Roberts,
Damascus: Dar al-Fikr
Martin Lings (1983), Muhammad: His Life Based on the Earliest Sources, London: Islamic Text
Society
Tariq Ramadhan (2008), The Messenger: The Meanings of the Life of Muhammad, London: Penguin
Ibn Ishaq, The Life of Muhammad, Trans: A. Guillaume (1989), Oxford: Oxford Uni. Publishers
Tazkiyyah
Imam al-Ghazali (2009), A Letter to a Disciple: Ya Ayhal Walad, Trans: T.J. Winter, Cambridge:
Islamic Text Society
Imam al-Ghazali (2010), The Beginning of Guidance: Bidayatul al-Hidayah, Trans: Mashhad al-
Allaf, London: White Thread Press
Imam al-Ghazali (2001), Deliverance from Error: Munkidh min al-Dhalal, Trans: R.J. McCarthy,
Louisville: Fons Vitae
Imam Abdullah ibn Alawi al-Haddad (2003), The Book of Assistance, Louisville: Fons Vitae