Course Description

A 2-year comprehensive introductory course, taught in English, which is designed to equip the student with a strong understanding of the core Islamic sciences in order to establish the realities of Islam in all aspects of life.

We are welcoming to all seekers from varying degrees of practice & life experience.

Objectives

  1. Learn basic Islamic knowledge starting with the Fard ‘Ayn (individual obligations)
  2. To complete and study foundational texts in key Islamic Sciences
  3. Develop a good religious routine in prayer and regular devotions (dhikr)
  4. Enrich one’s religious understanding, perspective & application in modern Britain

Everyone has a capacity for unique and beneficial contributions to their communities & personal environments, however this only possible via principled engagement which can only occur through immersing ourselves in the Prophetic Inheritance.

BRING A FRIEND: Research shows that those that study together, succeed together as they are more likely to continue through to the end

With very convenient timings of Saturdays 10am-1pm, you can attend the class AND STILL have the rest of your weekend to take advantage of.

This is an Excellent Opportunity for:

  • Families looking for a regular class, once a week. Study together, practice together, excel together
  • Home schooling parents – Islamic Education & practice rolled up into one manageable course for 16+ year olds
  • People in full time employment that would like to learn more about their religion, but only have a few hours on the weekend available
  • Students that would like to make use of their weekends and get closer to their religion
  • Converts that would like to learn the basics of the religion at a manageable pace and welcoming environment

Course Breakdown

9 per-year (18 in total)

Specifically designed to cover the key areas of a Muslims life in belief, outward practice & inward spirituality


7 September 2024 – 12 July 2025


Saturdays 10:00am – 1:00pm


  Term 1 Term 2 Term 3
10.00-
11.10
Aqeedah:

Islamic Belief

Tasawuf: Spiritual Path

of the Seeker

Seerah:
Mekkan Period
11.10-
12.20
Fiqh:
Introduction & Development
Fiqh:
Taharah & Salah
Quran:
Selected Tafseer
12.20-
13.00
Tarbiyah:
Riyadus Saliheen &
Signs of End Times
Tarbiyah:
Fatiha/Last 10 Surahs practice
Tarbiyah:
Shamail Al Muhammadiyya


Term 1 Term 2 Term 3
10.00-
11.10
Fiqh:

Fasting, Zakat & Hajj

Seerah: Medinan Period Quran:
Ulum ul Quran
11.10-
12.20
Hadith:
Ulum ul Hadith
Tassawuf:
History & Development
Fiqh:
Fiqh Al-Aqiliyat
12.20-
13.00
Tarbiyah:
Lives of the Sahaba
History:
Islam in Britain
Tarbiyah:
Akhlaqul Muslim


£600 per year

 

Instalments available on a termly basis: £200 per term (first term to be paid in advanced)

 

10% discount is only for students that pay in full in advance

 

OPEN DAY 24 AUGUST 11AM-1PM

 

Early bird sign-up

Limited time where 10% discount also applies to termly instalments

 

Contact for more information

info@birminghammuslimcollege.org.uk


Course Tutors

Idris Kennedy

Dean, Birmingham Muslim College & Imam

Adhem Shaquil

Imam, Teacher & Youth Development

Dr Mohammed Ali Belaoo

CEO & Director of Religious Affairs

Zakaria Bains

Trustee, Education & Dawah