Advanced Islamic Studies (Alim Class)

The Alim and Alima course comprises a comprehensive and thorough curriculum covering a number of Islamic disciplines designed to equip students of knowledge with the sciences required to serve as Islamic scholars in their communities.

The courses starts with an indepth study of classical Arabic language along with other sciences. These gradually develop students to be able to compehend more advanced and complex texts, a skill required to be able to appreciate and understand some of the classical texts from which much of our islamic learning stems from. 

The Alim & Alimah course is in English and Arabic for brothers & sisters, taught by qualified Ulama and Alimahs and comprises an in-depth study of many disciplines including; Arabic language and literature, theology, Quran, Ahadith and Fiqh.






Course Outline and Syllabus

Years 1&2: Arabic language & literature, Fiqh, Seerah, Hadith, Tajweed, Qirat

Years 3-5: Quran, Ahadith, Principles of Fiqh (Usool al-Fiqh), Principles of Ahadith (Usool al-Hadith), Comparative Fiqh, Tafseer

Years 6 -7: Bukhari Muslim, Jami at-Tirmidhi, Sunan Abu Dawood, Sunan Ibn Majah & Sunan an-Nasai. Muatta Muhammad, Muatta Malik


Requirements

Minimum entry age for the course is 11. No detailed knowledge of the Arabic language is necessary. However, students should at least be able to recognise and read the Arabic script of the Quran, even if it be slowly and without comprehension. 


Timetable and Duration

  • Start of Programme: September each year
  • Mode of Attendance: Monday to Friday from 5.30pm to 8.30pm
  • Hours of study: 15 hours a week in class and 3 hours home study. Sessions will be onsite.


Assessments/examination

Alim class assessments take place twice a year. Once in December and end of year exams in July. Pass mark is 60%. Where a student is unable to achieve 60% they are given opportunities and support to improve and resit examinations if applicable. 


Fees

The Course fees are £1500 per year which can be paid outright at the beginning of the year or quarterly payments of £375. Quarterly payments are due on 1st September, 1st December, 1st March and 1st June. 

Registration Fee

All new applicants are required to pay a one-off, non-refundable registration fee of £100 at the time of enrolment. This mandatory fee covers the administrative processing associated with setting up a new student’s enrolment and account.

The registration fee is separate from tuition and other course fees and does not form part of the student’s regular monthly tuition payments. Payment of the registration fee is required before enrolment can be confirmed.

Family discounts: We recognise that families enrolling more than one student may have additional costs. Family discounts may be available in certain circumstances and will be considered on an individual basis. Please contact the office for further information and to discuss eligibility.

All payments are via Direct Debit. Flexible and Cash options are available.


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To enrol click on https://ischoolportal.uk/online-admission/baytul-ilm-academy#online_admission_form


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