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Foundation Level CERTIFICATE IN CLASSICAL ARABIC AND ISLAMIC SCIENCES (1 YEAR)

Course Information

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Our mission is to deliver the teachings of Islam through classical texts with a profound awareness of the modern era.

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About Al-Salam Institute CENTRE FOR ARABIC AND ISLAMIC SCIENCES Al-Salam Institute was established in Oxford (UK) in 2006 in order to provide students and working professionals with the opportunity to study Arabic and the Islamic sciences at a manageable pace. We live in the modern world and yet have a vast intellectual heritage as Muslims. Our mission at Al-Salam Institute is to deliver the authentic teachings of Islam through classical texts with a profound awareness of the modern era. Our vision is to produce a new generation of leading scholars and intellectuals who are characterised by their sound knowledge and understanding of the authentic sources, independence of mind and embodiment of Prophetic virtue. We seek to create a symbiotic relationship between traditional Islamic scholarship and contemporary advancements in technology in order to provide unique learning platforms for our students. Our presence in the heart of London alongside our global online outreach facilities means that we have been blessed to be able to provide tailor-made learning opportunities for Muslims all over the world. We now celebrate 10 years of service to the study of Arabic and Islamic sciences.

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ISLAMIC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME

Foundation Level CERTIFICATE IN CLASSICAL ARABIC AND ISLAMIC SCIENCES

The Foundation level in Classical Arabic and Islamic Sciences is tailored for those students of Islamic knowledge who are just beginning their journey. The course provides a solid basis in Islamic scholarship through part-time study with some of the most renowned and accomplished teachers in the UK, including Shaykh Akram Nadwi. The year-long course forms the first level of ASI’s six-year Islamic Scholarship Programme (‘Alimiyyah) and can also be taken as an independent programme of study. It is the most popular course at Al-Salam Institute, being the gateway for students of knowledge who are keen to cement their understanding of the fundamentals of the religion in a truly comprehensive course. Students who successfully complete all modules of the Foundation Level (including written assignments and examinations) will be awarded a Certificate in Classical Arabic and Islamic Sciences.

Modules*

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Arabic Language

p06

Hadith Studies

p07

Islamic Law

p08

Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence

p09

Principles of Prophetic Traditions

p10

Principles of Quranic Exegesis

p11

Quranic Studies

p12

Skills and Training

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Course Code: FDN100 Duration: 1 year 2017 entry: Open Applications per place: 4 Number accepted: 200 Typical offers require: A Level ABB, IB Diploma 34 and 655 at Higher Level; Basic ability to read the Arabic script *Module availability is subject to change. For up-to-date information, visit www.alsalam.ac.uk/directory

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FOUNDATION LEVEL MODULE 1

Arabic Language Certificate in Classical Arabic Language Course Code: ARA5000 Duration: 1 year Credits: 90 2017 entry: Open Introduction to Arabic Grammar Course Code: ARA5001/S Duration: 1 week 2017 entry: Open Introduction to Arabic Morphology Course Code: ARA5002/S Duration: 1 week 2017 entry: Open

Unit 1: Access to Quranic Arabic Unit 2: Applied Arabic Seminar 1: Introduction to Arabic Grammar Seminar 2: Introduction to Arabic Morphology Tutorials: Applied Arabic Language and Literature

Overview

Learning Outcomes

The Certificate in Classical Arabic Language has been developed to take students from a beginner’s level in Arabic studies to proficiency in speaking, listening, reading and writing. The focus will be on introducing students to the principles of Arabic grammar and morphology and familiarising them with the language in a natural manner. The rules and patterns that form the basis of the Arabic language will be taught in the first unit, with detailed vocabulary, translations and literary extracts. and applied Arabic will be taught for the second unit of the module.

Upon successful completion of this module students should be able to:

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Identify the components of sentences. Demonstrate basic knowledge of the varying grammatical morphology. Demonstrate basic understanding of the different scales of Arabic verbs. Differentiate and apply gender, number and form structures to verbs. Demonstrate measurable improvement in reading, writing and comprehension skills.

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Hadith Studies Unit 1: Hadith Analysis Seminar 1: Introduction to Hadith and Chains of Narration Seminar 2: The Six Primary Hadith Compilations

About the Author

This module introduces students to hadith studies in order to derive points of benefit from Prophetic traditions. The style and method of teaching will be to encourage students to understand the essence of the teachings of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), rather than to discuss any legal injunctions stemming from them - though these will be touched upon at times. As such, this module addresses an important element of the programme, the tarbiyyah and personal development of the student.

Abu Zakariyya Yahya ibn Sharaf al-Nawawi, better known simply as Imam Nawawi, was a prominent 7th century (AH) Shafi’i scholar and prolific author. Born just outside of Damascus in the small town of Nawa, he was revered during his lifetime for his piety and commitment to Islamic knowledge and granted the epithet of ‘Reviver of the Religion’ (Muhiyuddin). He authored many influential books, including one of the greatest commentaries of Sahih Muslim and the well-known ‘Forty Hadith of Imam Nawawi’ (Al-Arba’in al-Nawawi)

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Riyadh al-Salihin

Upon successful completion of this unit students should be able to:

The text, translated as ‘The Gardens of the Righteous’, is a two volume collection of 1,905 hadiths compiled by the renowned jurist and hadith scholar Imam Nawawi. Unlike many compilations of hadith, the book does not focus on Islamic law, but rather on the ethics and moral teachings of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him.

Course Code: HAD5000 Duration: 1 year Credits: 30 2017 entry: Open Introduction to Hadith and Chains of Narration

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Hadith Analysis

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Analyse and evaluate certain texts of hadith. Understand how these same narrations can be understood and applied in our time to modern questions that the community faces. Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of tazkiyah and ihsan.

Course Code: HAD5001/S Duration: 1 week 2017 entry: Open The Six Primary Hadith Compilations Course Code: HAD5002/S Duration: 1 week 2017 entry: Open

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Islamic Law Chapters of Worship Course Code: LAW5000 Duration: 1 year Credits: 30 2017 entry: Open Muslim Life in the Modern Era Course Code: LAW5001/S Duration: 1 week 2017 entry: Open Physiology of Menstruation and Rules of Purification Course Code: LAW5002/W Duration: 1 week 2017 entry: Open Zakah Calculation Course Code: LAW5003/W Duration: 1 week 2017 entry: Open

Overview

About the Author

This module covers the necessary aspects of Islamic laws on personal worship from the five pillars of Islam. Students will study ritual purification (taharah), the daily prescribed prayers (salah), purifying alms (zakah), fasting during the month of Ramadan (sawm) and major pilgrimage (hajj) together with the textual evidences for these rulings. The Hanafi school of law will be the predominant school taught in this module, however views and evidences from the Shafi’i, Maliki and Hanbali schools of law will also be discussed.

The author of Mukhtasar al-Quduri, the Hanafi jurist Abu al-Husayn al-Quduri, was born in Baghdad in 362 AH/973 CE and died in 428 AH/1037 CE, aged 66. Ibn Khallikan, Ibn Kathir, Ibn al-Jawzi and others considered him to be an utterly truthful hadith narrator (sadiq), which is a testament to his knowledge and memory in the field of hadith. He was one of the verifiers of the most authentic positions (ashab al-tarjih) in the Hanafi school of law, which is one of the highest levels one can attain.

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Rituals of Burial

Mukhtasar al-Quduri

Upon successful completion of this unit students should be able to:

Course Code: LAW5004/W Duration: 1 week 2017 entry: Open

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Mukhtasar al-Quduri is one of the most celebrated and influential treatises in any Islamic legal school, and it is the foundation for the Hanafi school of law. It is both the first source for scholars and a manual for the general reader.

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Unit 1: Chapters of Worship Seminar: Muslim Life in the Modern Era Workshop 1: Physiology of Menstruation and Rules of Purification Workshop 2: Rituals of Burial Workshop 3: Zakah Calculation

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Cite textual evidences for ritual practices of worship. Demonstrate a good understanding of the Hanafi school of law. Appreciate the differences of opinion existing in other schools.

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FOUNDATION LEVEL MODULE 4

Quranic Studies Unit 1: Quranic Exegesis Seminar: Exegesis of the Last Ten Surahs

Overview In this module, various chapters (surahs) of the Quran will be studied with thematic, legal, and spiritual emphases. Classical and contemporary interpretations of the Quran in the Muslim world will also be discussed and critically analysed. The concept of thematic and structural coherence in the Quran will be highlighted; a concept that was developed by the great Indian scholar Mawlana Hamid al-Din Farahi (d.1930).

Quranic Exegesis Course Code: QUR5000 Duration: 1 year Credits: 30 2017 entry: Open Exegesis of the Last Ten Surahs Course Code: QUR5001/S Duration: 1 week 2017 entry: Open

Primary Text The Quran

Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this module students should be able to: • • •

Demonstrate a knowledge of the chapter studied alongside its thematic and spiritual contents. Show an awareness of multiple meanings of Quranic text dependant upon interpretation. Demonstrate a critical ability to deduct thematic, legal and spiritual meanings from the Quranic verses by following correct exegetical methodology.

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FOUNDATION LEVEL MODULE 5

Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence Course Code: QQ5000 Duration: 10 weeks Credits: 10 2017 entry: Open Introduction to Islamic Jurisprudence and Legal Theory Course Code: QQ5001/S Duration: 1 week 2017 entry: Open

Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence Unit 1: Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence Seminar: Introduction to Islamic Jurisprudence and Legal Theory Tutorial: Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence

Overview

About the Author

This module will cover the main conceptual aspects of Islamic jurisprudence (Usul al-Fiqh) as well as the historical, social and religious factors involved in the development of Islamic legal schools. The focus will be on the four primary sources of Islamic law, together with the supplementary sources used in the practice of independent legal reasoning (ijtihad).

Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi is a world-renowned scholar of Indian origin, who has resided in England for an extensive time. After receiving in-depth training to an advanced level in the traditional Islamic disciplines at Nadwat al-Ulama, Lucknow, India, and receiving a PhD in Arabic literature from Lucknow University, he became a research fellow at the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies. There, he conducted research for a number of years on various topics, including the Hadith tradition and Sufi orders in India.

Primary Text Mabadi fi Usul al-Fiqh

About the Text

Learning Outcomes

Mabadi fi Usul al-Fiqh is part of a series of five books written by Shaykh Akram Nadwi in order to introduce the sciences of Quran, Hadith, Islamic law and Arabic language. The book provides an introduction to Usul al-Fiqh in a concise yet comprehensive manner, making it a suitable book for beginners.

Upon successful completion of this module students should be able to: • • • •

Demonstrate an understanding of the development of Usul alFiqh. Appreciate the methodology of Islamic law-making. Critically evaluate the primary and supplementary sources of Islamic law. Consider the arguments and propositions used in legal rulings (fatwas).

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Principles of Prophetic Traditions

MODULE 6

Unit 1: Principles of Prophetic Traditions Seminar: Introduction to Hadith Classification and Nomenclature Tutorial: Principles of Prophetic Traditions

Principles of Prophetic Traditions

Overview

About the Author

Studying the principles of hadith terminology and criticism is a major component of hadith studies (Usul al-Hadith). The goal of the course is to assist students in becoming acquainted with the most important terms in hadith criticism, and to gain a practical understanding of what these terms mean when applied in hadith analysis and isnad criticism.

Introduction to Hadith Classification and Nomenclature

Primary Text Mabadi fi Usul al-Hadith wa al-Isnad

About the Text

Learning Outcomes

Mabadi fi Usul al-Fiqh is part of a series of five books written by Shaykh Akram Nadwi in order to introduce the sciences of Quran, Hadith, Islamic law and Arabic language. The book provides an introduction to Usul al-Hadith in a concise yet comprehensive manner, making it a suitable book for beginners.

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Describe the difference between ‘ahadith’ and ‘sunnah’. Demonstrate an understanding of the different phases in the collating of hadith literature in the first three centuries of Islam. Evaluate the methods used to classify hadith. Demonstrate an understanding of the hadith types and their definitions. Differentiate between the levels of authenticity of hadith narrations.

Course Code: QQ5002 Duration: 10 weeks Credits: 10 2017 entry: Open

Course Code: QQ5003/S Duration: 1 week 2017 entry: Open

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Principles of Quranic Exegesis Course Code: QQ5004 Duration: 10 weeks Credits: 10 2017 entry: Open Introduction to Quranic Exegesis and Interpretation Course Code: QQ5004/S Duration: 1 week 2017 entry: Open

Principles of Quranic Exegesis Unit 1: Principles of Quranic Exegesis Seminar: Introduction to Quranic Exegesis and Interpretation Tutorial: Principles of Quranic Exegesis

Overview

About the Author

The study of the Principles of Quranic Exegesis (Usul al-Tafsir) is part of the broader subject of Quranic Studies (‘Ulum alQuran). The goal is to become acquainted with the essential aspects of scripture and the rules of interpretation so as to avoid erring in one’s understanding. At the introductory level, it is important to gain an overview of the main features of the sacred text, and the disciplines that are connected to it, in order to lay the foundation for the technical studies to follow.

Abu ‘Abd Allah Muhammad ibn Muhammad ibn Ahmad ibn Juzayy al-Kalbi (d.740AH/1340CE) was a scholar and a writer of poetry, history and law from AlAndalus. He wrote many religious works such as his ‘The Laws of Jurisprudence’ (Qawanin alFiqhiyyah), a comparative manual of the jurisprudence of the five Sunni madhhabs (Maliki, Hanafi, Shafiì, Hanbali, Dhahiri), with emphasis on the Maliki school. He is also famous for his tafsir of the Quran and his book on legal theory ‘The Nearest of Paths to the Knowledge of the Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence’ (Aqrab al-Wusul Àla Ìlm al-Usul).

Primary Text Al-Tashil li ‘Ulum al-Tanzil

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Learning Outcomes

The author of the text, Ibn Juzayy al-Kalbi, states that the first part of his introduction consists of ‘comprehensive general principles [of Usul al-Tafsir] within beneficial sections’. This is an apt description. The text gives a sound, accessible overview of the principles of Quranic Exegesis in simple Arabic language, making it the perfect introductory text for beginners. The text is in total 15 pages in length and sets out a solid foundation in the study of Usul al-Tafsir.

Upon successful completion of this module students should be able to: • • • • •

Understand the history of the development of Quranic exegesis. Understand the Quran through a methodical approach to its interpretation. Understand the terminology and general principles used in Quranic exegesis. Analyse and evaluate interpretations of the Quran in text and other literature. Apply different exegetical methods to the interpretation of the Quran.

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FOUNDATION LEVEL MODULE 8

Skills and Training Unit 1: Rules of Quran Recitation Unit 2: Art of Quran Recitation Seminar 1: Etiquettes of a Student Seminar 2: Academic Writing and Research Methodology

Overview

Learning Outcomes

The Skills and Training module consists of the essential skills that will enhance the students’ development whilst at ASI. Students who have entered onto the programme without any prior studies in the science of Quran recitation (tajwid) will be able to study the theory and practice of the discipline in supplementary classes conducted online. Similarly, the etiquettes of a student of knowledge is an essential point of study for those embarking upon the noble path of religious knowledge. In addition, the Academic Writing and Research Methodology seminar will detail the best practices when constructing a written paper, transcription and transliteration rules, and referencing methods in academic articles, journals and assignments.

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Demonstrate a working knowledge of the theory/rules of tajwid. Recite the last ten surahs of the Quran from memory. Appreciate the values and etiquettes sought after in a student of Islamic knowledge. Demonstrate an understanding of the most crucial elements of academic writing and study skills. Confidently reference using the most popular referencing methods, including Chicago, Harvard and Vancouver. Understand the need for consistent transliteration and demonstrate proficiency in this regard.

Rules of Quran Recitation Course Code: TRA5000 Duration: 10 weeks 2017 entry: Open Art of Quran Recitation Course Code: TRA5001 Duration: 10 weeks 2017 entry: Open Etiquettes of a Student Course Code: TRA5002/S Duration: 1 week 2017 entry: Open Academic Writing and Research Methodology Course Code: TRA5003/S Duration: 1 week 2017 entry: Open

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APPLICATION TIMELINE April

August

September

Applications Open

Application Deadline

Online Induction

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September

October

Pre-enrolment Period

Semester Begins

Tuition Fees The tuition fees for the academic year are:

Single Payment

Total

Onsite

£1,550

£600

£1,800

Online

£1,850

£700

£2,100

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Instalment Plan

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MODULE SUMMARY MODULES

UNITS

CREDITS

Arabic Language

Unit 1: Access to Quranic Arabic Unit 2: Applied Arabic Seminar 1: Principles of Arabic Grammar (Text: Mabadi al-Nahw) Seminar 2: Principles of Arabic Morphology (Text: Mabadi al-Tasrif) Tutorial: Applied Arabic Language and Literature

Hadith Studies

Unit 1: Hadith Analysis (Text: Riyad al-Salihin) Seminar 1: Introduction to Hadith and Chains of Narration Seminar 2: The Six Primary Hadith Compilations (Text: Bustan al-Muhaddithin)

Islamic Law

Unit 1: Chapters of Worship (Text: Mukhtasar al-Quduri) Seminar 1: Muslim Life in the Modern Era Workshop 1: Physiology of Menstruation and Rules of Purification Workshop 2: Zakah Calculation Workshop 3: Rituals of Burial

Quranic Studies

Unit 1: Quranic Exegesis Seminar 1: Exegesis of The Last Ten Surahs

Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence

Unit 1: Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence (Text: Mabadi fi Usul al-Fiqh) Seminar 1: Introduction to Islamic Jurisprudence and Legal Theory Tutorial: Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence

Principles of Prophetic Traditions

Unit 1: Principles of Hadith Classification (Text: Mabadi fi Usul al-Hadith wa al-Isnad) Seminar 1: Introduction to Hadith Classification and Nomenclature Tutorial: Principles of Prophetic Traditions

Principles of Quranic Exegesis

Unit 1: Principles of Quranic Exegesis (Text: Al-Tashil li â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Ulum al-Tanzil) Seminar 1: Introduction to Quranic Exegesis and Interpretation Tutorial: Principles of Quranic Exegesis

Skills and Training

Unit 1: Rules of Quran Recitation Unit 2: Art of Quran Recitation Seminar 1: Etiquettes of a Student Seminar 2: Academic Writing and Research Methodology

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