A special 3-year programme studying the Islamic Sciences with qualified scholars
Scholars
Professors at Islamic Universities & teachers in the Prophet's Masjid
Structured
3 years of content spread over various lectures
Certification
On completion of the exam, students are provided with a signed certificate
Uniquely Organised
Only at Madinah College
It aims to equip students with the foundational knowledge required to have a sound understanding of Islam and gives students regular access to scholars who are specialists in their fields.
Study Islamic Classical Texts with Ulama
Courses in the Alimiyyah
Level 1
Al-Muqadimah Fi Usul Al-Tafsir
Muqadimah Usul-Tafsir By Shaykh Al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah is one of the many written books on the topic of Quranic Tafseer (Explanation).
This texted is renowned for it scholarly outlines of the principles which the scholars deduced in understanding the verses of the Holy Quran.
Level 1
Al-Qawa’id Al-Muthla
Al-Qawa’id Al-Muthla (Exemplary Principles) concerning the beautiful names of attributes of Allah is a masterpiece written by Shaykh Muhammad Ibn Salih Al-Uthaymin. This text covers the main principles and evidence to rebuked false claims and ideology of ignorant theologist.
Shaykh Al-Uthaymin bring exceptional clarity to creed of the early righteous predecessors concerning the Names and Attributes.
Level 1
Usul al Fiqh
Al-Usul Min ‘Ilm Al-Usul By Shaykh Muhammad bin Salih Al-Uthaymin foundations of the Knowledge of Usul, is a contemporary text on the subject of Usul al-Fiqh, Islamic Legal Theory. It paves the way for a foundational education on the sources of Islamic law and the principles for deducing legal rulings from the Quran and Sunnah.
Learn how to understand the revelation by studying what is evidences in Islam, what are the legal rulings and how the scholars of Islam deduce legal rulings and have a correct understanding of the Quran and Sunnah
Level 1
Usul Al Thalathah
Usul Al Thalathah By Shaykh Muhammad bin Abdul-Wahhaab is an important treatise of subject matters which has made easy to understand and memorise in order to understand the tremendous importance in singling out Allah alone in His Lordship and the important station of the messenger Muhammad (May the peace and Blessing of Allah be upon him).
Level 1
Umdatul-Fiqh | Taharah & Salah
Umdatul-Fiqh | Taharah & Salah | is a concise compilation concerning the jurisprudence of the Imam of the Sunnah, Ahmad ibn Hanbal Ash-Shaibani (may Allah be well pleased with him) by Imam Muwaffaq ad-Din Adbullah ibn Ahmad ibn Qudama al-Maqdisi. This is a comprehensive insight to the Hanbali school of law (Madhab) which esteem scholar have collectively confined a single doctrine so that it may be Mainstay (Umda) for its readers.
Level 2
Kitab At Tawheed
Kitab At Tawheed is one of the most famous texts on the subject of Muslim belief in Islamic monotheism authored by the famous scholar Muhammad ibn AbdulWahab ibn Sulayman Al-Tamimi (Rahimahullah).
This Illustrious text is complied with Quranic verses and Hadith which show core evidence to which students understanding Allah oneness and factors which can corrupt a muslims actions of worship of the creator.
Level 2
Al-Waraqat
Al-Waraqat by Imam Al-Haramayn is a renowned classical text on the subject of Usul al-Fiqh, Islamic Legal Theory. It paves the way for a foundational education on the sources of Islamic law and the principles for deducing legal rulings from the Quran and Sunnah.
Level 2
Al-Aqidat Al-Wasitiyyah
Al-Aqidat Al-Wasitiyyah is a concise text in the science of Belief or Theology (Creed) / (I’tiqad). The core contents of this illustrious text are the statements of the scholars of the Salaf in relation to deviant misguided statements which appeared and were associated with Islam.
Authored by Shaykh ul-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah this texted is considered one the most famous classical textbooks authored on the ‘Creed of Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jamaa’ah’.
Level 2
Nukhbatul Fikr
Nukhbatul Fikr is an introductory text from an illustrious scholar Imam Ibn Hajar Al-Asqalani. Commonly used to introduces beginning students of knowledge into the science of hadith and the terminologies associated to the science.
This text will summarise some of the complex works which proceeded within his time on how to understand the detailed rudiments to this nomenclature and its systematic application.
Level 2
Umdatul Fiqh
This is a course on the study of Fiqh, Islamic Law. The study of Fiqh is divided into two broad categories, ‘Ibaadah (worship) and Mu’amilaat (dealings and transactions). The source of knowledge of Fiqh is divine revelation, the Qur’an and the Sunnah fo the Prophet Muhammad.
The textbook for this course is Umdatul-Fiqh, which is a summarised book according to the Hanbali School of Islamic Law (Madhab). It is written by one of the greatest scholars in the history of Islam, Imam Ibn Qudamah al-Maqdisi.
Level 3
Al Aqeedah Al Tahawiyyah
Imam Tahawi’s classical text on the muslim belief (al-`Aqida) is essential knowledge for every Muslim who wants knowledge of the correct creed. There is consensus among the Companions, the Successors and all the leading Islamic authorities such as the four Imams and their followers on the principles of creed enumerated in this textbook, which are derived from the Qur’an and the authentic Hadith.
Level 3
Kitab Al-Buyu'
Al-Buyu’ covers the essential knowledge for every muslim entrepreneur and investor who wants to ensure he has a correct understanding of the halal and the haram when it comes to money matters. The course will go into not just the rulings of commerce but also deal with overarching principles every muslim should know to be successful in his business endevours.
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