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Islamic Essentials Course

Islamic Essentials Course

Introduction

Darul Hadis Latifiah is pleased to introduce a new part-time Islamic programme designed for students aged 16 and above who wish to build a strong foundation in essential Islamic knowledge. The Islamic Essentials Course provides structured teaching in core subjects required for every Muslim, delivered in a disciplined learning environment and supported by pastoral care and tarbiyah.

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46 Years of Experience

Programme Overview

2-Year structured programme
Open to males and females (separate classes)
Access to female teachers and scholars
Beginners welcome
Pathway into the Alimiyyah
Students aged 16+ have the opportunity to study a formal Islamic programme that leads to higher learning, delivered on-site with qualified teachers. Males and females will be taught in separate classes. Upon completion, students may continue for a further 3 years, completing the Alimiyyah track at Darul Hadis Latifiah.

WHAT
WILL YOU STUDY?

Arabic Language

  • Madinah Arabic Book 1
  • Madinah Arabic Book 2
  • Supplementary Sarf & Nahw texts (teacher-selected extracts)
  • Arabic Literature handouts and short passages
  • Reading, writing and sentence formation
  • Sarf: verb patterns, conjugation, root-based understanding
  • Nahw: grammatical cases, sentence structure (jumlah ismiyyah & jumlah fi‘liyyah)
  • Vocabulary building from Qur’anic and classical usage
  • Reading comprehension and translation of short Arabic texts
  • Introduction to Arabic morphology analysis
  • Basic composition and understanding of Arabic style and balaghah (introductory level)

Qur’an Translation (Juz 30 & Juz 1)

  • Selected Tafsir summaries
  • Arabic text of the Qur’an (Juz ‘Amma & Juz 1)
  • Word-by-word translation
  • Key vocabulary and Qur’anic phrases
  • Context (asbab al-nuzul) of selected surahs
  • Core themes: Tawheed, Prophethood, Akhirah, moral reform
  • Practical lessons extracted from each surah
  • Developing confidence in understanding basic Qur’anic Arabic
  • Memorisation of essential vocabulary lists

Hadith Studies

  • Arbaeen an-Nawawi
  • Mishkat al-Masabih (Book of Iman; Book of Knowledge)
  • Understanding foundational hadiths on faith, sincerity, worship, character and ethics
  • Key principles of Hadith interpretation
  • Basic introduction to terminology (matan, sanad, sahih, da‘if – introductory level)
  • Extracting practical guidance from hadiths
  • Daily application and spiritual development through prophetic teachings

Fiqh (Mukhtasar al-Quduri)

  • Mukhtasar al-Quduri — selected chapters
  • Taharah (purification): wudu, ghusl, menstruation, impurities
  • Salah (prayer): conditions, pillars, rulings for missed prayers
  • Zakah: who must give it, calculation principles, distribution
  • Sawm: rulings of Ramadan, exemptions, valid/invalid fasts
  • Introduction to basic fiqh methodology (how rulings are derived)
  • Practical everyday fiqh
  • Understanding Hanafi legal structure
  • Implementing rulings correctly in real life
  • Developing awareness of difference of opinion

Aqeedah (Belief)

  • Aqeedah al-Tahawiyyah (selected lines)
  • The six pillars of faith
  • Divine attributes (without anthropomorphism or denial)
  • Angels, divine scriptures, prophets & messengers
  • Qiyamah (Day of Judgement) and life after death
  • Qadar (Divine decree) and its correct understanding
  • Importance of correct belief in daily worship
  • Differences between essential aqeedah and subsidiary theological discussions

Seerah (Life of the Prophet ﷺ)

  • Classical Seerah summaries and teacher-prepared notes
  • Key events supported by reliable narrations
  • The early life of the Prophet ﷺ
  • Makkan period: challenges, early Muslims, major milestones
  • Madinan period: community building, character, key battles
  • Prophetic leadership, mercy, forbearance and decision-making
  • Extracting moral and spiritual lessons for modern life
  • Chronology and key companions

Tazkiyah (Spiritual Development)

  • Classical texts (excerpts) such as Ihya ‘Ulum al-Din, al-Risalah al-Qushayriyyah (teacher-selected passages)
  • Prophetic sayings and Qur’anic verses on purification
  • Purification of the heart from pride, envy, anger, greed
  • Developing sincerity, gratitude, patience and humility
  • Understanding nafs, qalb and ruh
  • Daily practical tazkiyah practices
  • Building good habits and abandoning harmful ones
  • Ethical conduct, manners (adab) and self-discipline

Curriculum Overview

Entry Requirements

* This course is open to complete beginners
* It is recommended for students that can confidently recite the Holy Qur'an

Certification & Next Steps

* Students who complete the two years will receive a Diploma Certificate in Islamic Essentials.
* After completion of the two years, students may continue for a further three-years, leading to the completion of the Alimiyyah.

Class Structure & Teaching

  • Male and female students study separately
  • Qualified teachers, including female teachers for the female class
  • Small class sizes
  • Emphasis on manners, confidence, punctuality and Islamic character
  • Pastoral care and ongoing tarbiyah throughout the programme

Fees

  • £350 per term
  • £1,000 per year if paid in full at the beginning of the academic year

Admissions

  • Applications now open
  • Course begins January
  • Students must be 16+
  • Limited places – allocation on a first-come basis

Daily Timetable

9:00 - 9:55
Lesson 1
10:00 - 10:55
Lesson 2
11:00 - 11:55
Lesson 3
11:55 - 12:20
Break
12:20 - 1:15
Lesson 4
1:15 - 2:05
Lunch & Salah
2:05 - 3:00
Lesson 5
Students benefit from routine, punctuality, discipline and regular engagement with teachers who provide both academic and spiritual guidance.

Darul Hadis Latifiah is one of the oldest Islamic institutes in the UK, serving the community for more than 40 years.

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