Arabic & Islamic Studies diploma
3
TERMS
£700
PER YEAR
4
HOURS A LESSON
SUNDAY
WEEKLY LESSONS
Overview
This unique diploma course introduces the students to the traditional Islamic Studies of Hadith, Fiqh, Tahweed and Tafsir, as taught at the Islamic University of Madinah. It is the classical methodology of study as taught by the scholars of Islam for generations in a modern setting.
It will also combine between all four language skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking in the Arabic Language.
There will be a special emphasis on learning terminology and basic Arabic words and phrases throughout the course. By the end of the course students should have an overview of the traditional islamic sciences and be ready to study more in depth topics or complete the Arabic & Islamic Studies certificate course which will run for 2 academic years. Students are expected to complete about 1-2 hours of self-study daily in addition to classroom hours.
Course Structure:
- 3 term exams and 1 final exam each academic year
- 4 hours a week
Course Summary & Requirements:
- Duration: 2 years
- Price: £700 per year including course materials
- Times: Sunday 10:30am - 2:30pm for Year 1 Brothers || Sunday 10:30am - 2:30pm for Year 1 Sisters -> separate classes for brothers and sisters.
- Students must be over 18 years old
- Madinah College foundation course or equivalent. Ability to read Arabic letters joined up without difficulty, to recognise the sounds and write words joined up.
- Minimum 10 students per class
Upon Completion students should be able to:
- Arabic Language - understand what they are reading in Arabic, read without the assistance of harakaat (in general), have a strong foundation for understanding spoken Arabic, and be working towards fluency in speaking.
- Islamic Studies - develop an understanding of some themes found in the Qur’an and Prophetic tradition, identify and observe rules learned regarding Arabic in the Islamic Studies texts, begin to build strong foundations and grasp key concepts in the field of belief (Aqeedah) and jurisprudence of prayer (Salat)
Assessment:
Who is the course for?
This diploma course is for Intermediate Learners who are capable of reading Arabic and understanding some terminologies. It is also for students who are interested in developing reading, writing and comprehension skills based on grammatical principles. It offers the student the opportunity to develop high frequency vocabulary from a variety of topics and themes.
For beginners who are not familiar with reading Arabic and want to start from the complete beginning, we recommend the foundation course for 1 year.
Learning Path
Arabic Language and Islamic Sciences – Year one has a heavy focus on the Arabic Language to prepare students to read and understand Islamic texts in Arabic in year two. There is a focus on reading and comprehension, grammar and speaking in limited situations. At the end of the lesson, there is reflection, analysis and discussion on selected ayat Imam Nawawi includes in Riyadh as-Saliheen covering key islamic themes, selected short hadith are discussed and an introduction to lessons in belief and prayer.
Subjects:
Grammar & Morphology – Madinah Reader 1 to 4 – which is the equivalent of Madinah Arabic Book One and Two.
Writing – Kitaabah Book as taught in the Islamic University of Madinah
Reading – Qira’ah Book as taught in the Islamic University of Madinah.
Speaking – Ta’beer Book as taught in the Islamic University of Madinah
Qur’an – Tadabbur / selected themes from Riyadh Saliheen
Hadeeth – Tuhfah al-Mubtadi’een
Belief and Worship – Foundations in Aqeedah and Fiqh
In year two students continue to develop their knowledge of Arabic through grammar and focus on exploring Islamic texts in simplified Arabic. Subjects covered include Tafsir of a selected surah of the Quran, explanation of Hadith with focus on language and stories of the Prophets. Students will continue to build on their knowledge of Aqidah and Fiqh from year one.
Subjects:
Grammar & Morphology – Madinah Reader Books 4 & 5
Stories of the Prophets (Reading Arabic) – Selected passages from Qisas al-Nabiyyeen that students prepare at home and present in the class in a speaking exercise.
Qur’an – Tafsir of Surah Al – Hujuraat
Hadeeth – Forty Hadeeth for the study of the Arabic language
Belief & Worship – Tawheed Book and Fiqh Book (selected chapters) as taught in the Islamic University of Madinah
