This program aims to develop a foundational understanding, contributing to the cultivation of well-rounded students of knowledge. Students will not only be introduced to the essential basics of Islamic knowledge but will also come to appreciate the spiritual dimension necessary for knowledge to be received and applied correctly. As a preparatory course, the program will provide students with the tools to progress further in their studies, including the ‘ālimiyyah program launching at Jazarī.

The delivery format will combine formal lectures with classroom-based discussions, fostering critical thinking and active engagement with the material.

Over the course of two years, the programme will cover the following core subjects:

‘Ilm (Knowledge)

• Usūl al-Fiqh (Philosophy of Islamic Jurisprudence) – al-Mahālī’s Commentary on al-Waraqat (This has now been completed)

• Usūl al-Hadīth (Principles and Philosophy of Hadīth Authentication) – Ibn Hajar’s Nukhbat al-Fikr

• Fiqh of Worship – al-Ikhtiyār li Ta‘līl al-Mukhtar (starting from the beginning from 28th September2025)

• Usūl ad-Dīn (Principles of Faith) – Imam at-Tahāwī’s al-‘Aqīda at-Tahāwīyah

Tazkiyah (Spiritual Purification)

• al-Adab ash-Shar‘iyah by Ibn Muflih (ongoing)

   

Class Details

Class Time:
Sundays ongoing, 6:30 PM (during different seasons, class timings may be adjusted)

Instructor:
Imam Ashraf

Level:
Open to all

Duration:
Approx two-hour lessons 

Location:
Jazari, E1 2LR Onsite and Online for eligible students

Eligibility:
The class is open to both brothers and sisters who are active students of Jazari or are on the waiting list with an active student ID.

Registration:
£30 registration fee each year is required.