Course Overview

This course is designed for young learners seeking a solid foundation in Islamic Studies. It serves as a complement to madrasah education or as a continuation for those who have completed their Quranic studies.

Key Information

Year of Entry: November 2025
Duration: 2 Years
Days: Sundays
Times: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Mode of Study: In-Person Only
Age Range: Year 7 - Year 9
Tuition Fees: £25 a month for 12 months or £275 annually | Siblings Discount Available
Teachers: Ustadh Hussain Adam and Ustadh Sayyid Sahrani
Location: Nelson Mill, Gaskell Street, Bolton, BL1 2QE

Course Outcomes

Develop a well-rounded understanding of key Islamic disciplines essential to one's faith and practice.

Provide students with the requisite knowledge in fundamental fields of Islam in order to apply them and adopt them in their lives.

Equip students with intellectual and practical skills deeply rooted in the Islamic tradition, enabling them to engage in conversations regarding Islam and dispel doubts and uncertainties about their religion.

Cultivate a moral, ethical and spiritual state through the teachings of spirituality, allowing students to connect with their faith at a deeper level.

Course Structure

In accordance with the academic calendar, the programme is structured into three terms.

Term 1 - October to December,

Term 2 - January to Ramadan,

Term 3 - Post-Ramadan until July.

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for this programme are as follows;

All applicants must be in the Y7 to Y9 school year;
All applicants must have a good understanding of the English language;

Application Process

The application process begins with completing the online application form available on this webpage. Following the submission of your application, we will contact you to discuss your application.

Classroom Experiance

Students will be taught interactively and engagingly, with lessons built around discussions, questions, and activities that encourage participation. The teachings will be made relevant to their daily lives, helping them connect Islamic principles to real-life situations and practical examples.

Parental Engagment

Parents can stay updated through our online portal, regular progress reports, and termly meetings, ensuring they remain informed and involved in their child’s learning journey.

Looking Ahead

By the end of the course, students will have a strong foundation in Islamic Studies and an introductory taste of Arabic. This grounding equips them with essential knowledge for daily life and further learning, while also creating a pathway to progress into our part-time Alimiyyah programme for deeper study.

Beyond The Classroom

Alongside classroom learning, students will enjoy periodic trips and sports activities that provide a healthy balance of recreation, teamwork, and practical learning experiences beyond the classroom.

Syllabus & Modules

Year 1

This module will delve into the foundations of our belief system as Muslims, what we believe and why we believe it. Topics such as God, Prophets, Angels, Jins, Day of Judgement, etc, will be covered.
Source Text: Towards Understanding Aqidah by Dr. Ather Hussain
This module will impart the foundation knowledge of Islamic rulings, such as purity, prayer, fasting, zakat and more.
Source Text: The Islamic Way of Worship by Shaykh Imdad Hussain
This module will introduce the life of the Prophet to the students in a concise yet comprehensive manner. Topics such as the Meccan period and the Madinan period will be discussed.
Source Text: The Emissary Elect by Shaykh Akhtar Hussain Faizi
This module will take students through the spiritual aspects of life and how to keep a clean heart free from spiritual ailments.
Source Text: The Book of Assistance by Imam al-Haddad

Year 2

This module will provide students with the basics of the Arabic language, reading, speaking and listening. They will engage in beginner studies of sentence structure, word formations and syntax.
Source Text: Minhaj al-Arabiyyah P1 and P2
This module will allow the students to connect with the Quran through a study of oft-recited surahs, understanding their meanings and lessons.
Source Text: Knowing The Quran by Shaykh Sajid Younas
This module will take students through a journey of various traditions reported from the Prophet, peace be upon him, which are foundations for a believer's worldview and daily practice.
Source Text: The Forty of Imam Nawawi
This module will take students through the spiritual aspects of life and how to keep a clean heart free from spiritual ailments.
Source Text: The Book of Assistance by Imam al-Haddad

Note: We prefer using books over textbooks because books encourage deeper thinking and a broader perspective, making them valuable long-term references. In contrast, textbooks quickly become outdated as new editions are published, so their usefulness is often limited to a single class or academic period.

FAQs

All necessary learning materials will be provided to students at no extra cost.
Tuition fees are to be paid via direct debit using payment links, which will be sent to successful applicants.
To ensure a high-quality learning experience, the class will be limited to 20 students and will be taught and supervised by two teachers at all times.
Yes, a sibling discount is available. Please complete the application forms, and we will get in touch to assist you with this.

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