Syllabus & Exam Guide

1. Qur'ān Memorisation Programme (Hifz)

• Duration: Flexible schedules available, including a 24-month intensive track or part-time options

• Objective: Full memorisation of the Qur'ān, with emphasis on fluency, accuracy, and retention

• Curriculum:

Daily memorisation and revision (Muraja’ah) schedules

Mastery of Tajweed (correct recitation)

• Assessment:

Weekly oral recitations and continuous assessment

Final comprehensive recitation in front of a board of examiners

Certification: Successful candidates will be awarded the Shahada of Hifz, certifying their full memorisation of the Qur'ān

Tajweed Mastery Programme

• Duration: 6 months to 1 year, depending on student progress

• Objective: Achieve a thorough understanding and practical application of Tajweed rules

• Curriculum:

Advanced rules of Tajweed and phonetic nuances

Application through daily recitation practice

• Assessment:

Mid-term practical assessments

Final oral exam with recitation of complex surahs

Certification: An Ijazah in Tajweed, recognized by certified scholars, is granted upon successful completion

• Duration: Two-week intensive training programme

• Objective: To refine voice modulation and performance techniques for the Adhan and Halal Nasheed

• Curriculum:

Traditional tones of the Adhan from Makkah and Madinah

Vocal arts compliant with Islamic guidelines (Nasheed)

• Assessment:

Practical exams on vocal performance and modulation

Practical exams on vocal performance and modulation

• Certification: Voice training certification for Adhan and Nasheed mastery             

 1. Ibtida'iyyah (Primary Islamic Certification)

• Regular Duration: 3 years

Accelerated Duration (150% course): 1.5 years, designed for highly dedicated and intelligent candidates

• Objective: Establish a foundational knowledge of Islamic studies and the Arabic language

• Curriculum: 

Basic Fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence)

Aqeedah (Islamic theology)

Qur'ān recitation fundamentals

• Assessment:

Written exams for all major subjects

Oral exams for Qur'ān recitation

Certification: Ibtida'iyyah Certificate, providing qualification to progress to the next educational level

2. I'dadiyyah (Intermediate Islamic Certification)

• Regular Duration: 3 years

• Accelerated Duration (150% course): 1.5 years, for those with the capacity for intense study

• Objective: Develop a deeper understanding of Islamic sciences and Arabic language proficiency

• Curriculum:

Arabic grammar (Nahwu) and morphology (Sarf)

Studies in Fiqh, Hadith, and Islamic history

• Assessment:

Comprehensive written and oral exams

Certification: I'dadiyyah Certificate, recognized for further advancement in Islamic studies

3. Thanawiyyah (Senior Islamic Certification)

• Regular Duration: 3 years

• Accelerated Duration (150% course): 1.5 years, reserved for highly capable students

• Objective: Advanced education in Islamic law, Qur'anic studies, and Arabic rhetoric

• Curriculum:

Tafsir (exegesis of the Qur'ān)

Advanced Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh (principles of jurisprudence)

Arabic rhetoric and literature (Balaghah)

• Assessment:

Term-end written exams

Certification: Thanawiyyah Certificate, qualifying students for further scholarly pursuits or teaching roles

1. Intensive Arabic Course (IAC)

Duration: Stage 1 and Stage 2, each lasting 3 months

Objective: Achieve fluency in Modern Standard Arabic (Fusha) through an accelerated and immersive learning process

• Curriculum:

Stage 1: Introduction to conversational Arabic, basic grammar, and sentence structure

Stage 2: Intermediate grammar, fluency in speaking, and reading comprehension

• Assessment:

Continuous assessments through oral and written exercises

Final exam upon completion of both stages

ertification: Certificate of Fluency in Modern Standard Arabic, awarded after passing the final examination

2. Regular Arabic Programme (RAP)

• Duration: 1 to 2 years, depending on the student’s pace of study

• Objective: Build a gradual understanding of Arabic language for everyday communication and reading comprehension

• Curriculum:

Arabic grammar (Nahwu and Sarf)

Conversational Arabic and reading comprehension

• Assessment:

Written and oral exams

Regular graded assignments

Certification: Completion certificate awarded upon successful completion of exams