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Islamic Studies Ijazah Program (Part-time)

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Islamic Studies Ijazah Program ISP - 101 Level 1 (Foundation)
Islamic Studies Ijazah Program

Madina Institute’s Level-1 in Arabic and Islamic Sciences Ijazah Program is tailored for 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 around the Globe. The year-long course forms the first level of Madina’s 4-year Islamic Studies Ijazah Program, but can also be studied as an independent program. Students who successfully complete all modules of the Level-1 (including written assignments and examinations) will be awarded a Level-1 Ijazah (diploma) in Islamic Studies.

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Islamic Studies Ijazah Program ISP - 102 Level 2 (Intermediate)
Islamic Studies Ijazah Program

The Intermediate Level in Classical Arabic and Islamic Disciplines is designed to enhance and build upon the modules studied in the Foundation Level. The year-long course forms the second level of Madina’s 4-year Islamic Studies Ijazah Programme. Students will be educated in both classical and contemporary perspectives, thereby cultivating a comprehensive understanding of the religion in the modern era....

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Islamic Studies Ijazah Program ISP - 103 Level 3 (Intermediate)
Islamic Studies Ijazah Program

The Intermediate Level in Classical Arabic and Islamic Disciplines is designed to enhance and build upon the modules studied in the Foundation Level. The year-long course forms the third level of Madina’s 4-year Islamic Studies Ijazah Programme. Students will be educated in both classical and contemporary perspectives, thereby cultivating a comprehensive understanding of the religion in the modern era....

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Islamic Studies Ijazah Program ISP - 104 Level 4 (Advanced)
Islamic Studies Ijazah Program

The Advanced Level is designed to develop students to be critical, confident and independent. It enables them to access the sources of Islam directly. The intent is to enable students to develop into leading thinkers and scholars for the coming age, characterised by their sound knowledge, piety, and positive contributions to wider society....

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Other Structured Programs

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One Year Islamic Studies Program ISP - 101 One Year Islamic Studies Program

Madina Institute’s One Year Islamic Studies Program is tailored for 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 around the Globe. The year-long course forms the first level of Madina’s 4-year Islamic Studies Ijazah Program, but can also be studied as an independent program. Students who successfully complete all modules (including written assignments and examinations) will be awarded a Level-1 certificate in Islamic Studies.

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Qur'anic Sciences

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Quran Recitation Drop-In Sessions TAJ 000 Improve your recitation of the Quran
Quran Recitation Drop-In Sessions

Establish a relationship with the book of Allah ta alaa and eliminate any mistakes you maybe making in recitation

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Tajweed Foundation Level (For Brothers) TAJ 101 Tajweed Foundation Level (For Brothers)

A 30 week foundation tajweed course for Absolute beginners, those who have studied tajweed before, new Muslims, and anyone wanting to revise their Quran reading skills

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Iqra : Eternal Grace TAJ 101 Iqra : Eternal Grace

This course is designed to equip people to recognise and pronounce the words of Al-Qur'an correctly as has been soundly transmitted(mutawatir), insha Allah facilitating the the achievement of its full rewards and benefits.

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Al-Jazariyah TAJ 102 Rules of Tajweed
Al-Jazariyah

A 10 weeks monthly Tajweed course studying the famous poem of Tajwīd, ‘Al-Jazariyyah’. Students will grasp fundamental rules of Tajwīd theory by going through a detailed explanation of the widely recognized and taught text.

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Tajweed Foundation Level (For Sisters) QRN 101 Tajweed Foundation Level (For Sisters)

A 30 week foundation tajweed course for Absolute beginners, those who have studied tajweed before, new Muslims, and anyone wanting to revise their Quran reading skills

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Beyond Beauty : The Story of Yusuf Alayhis Salaam QRN 201 Tafsir Surah Yusuf
Beyond Beauty : The Story of Yusuf Alayhis Salaam

The mere mention of Surah Yusuf or the Prophet Yusuf (alayhi salaam) conjures up one thought in the human mind: extraordinary physical beauty. Whilst that is true, there are attributes beyond beauty that people can learn from the character and personality of Prophet Yusuf (alayhi salaam).

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Trials of the Virtuous QRN 202 Tafsir Surah Al-Kahf
Trials of the Virtuous

Surah al Kahf, like all the Surah’s of the Qur’an, is a wonderful summary of many different important subjects and reminders.

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Surah Maryam QRN 203 Tafsir of Surah Maryam
Surah Maryam

Throughout this mesmerising Surah, reference is made to Allah’s attributes of compassion and beneficence, with specific examples of Allah’s mercy inspiring mankind to ponder, reflect and submit. The Surah highlights the most important aspect of our faith, Tawheed (Monotheism), emphasising the connection between mankind and its Creator and the afterlife.

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The Heart of the Qur'an QRN 204 Tafsir of Surah Yasin
The Heart of the Qur'an

Discover several fundamental messages embedded in one of the most beautiful chapters of the glorious Quran. Throughout this mesmerising Surah, you will witness the stories of paradise and the people of paradise and the bounties therein as well as hell and hell dwellers and sorrows therein, inspiring mankind to ponder and reflect.

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Divine Conversation QRN 205 Tafsir of Surah Fatiha
Divine Conversation

Al Fatiha guides YOU to speak to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala in DUA. How is YOUR heart with Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala today? Are you closer to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala than yesterday?...

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Surah Rahman QRN 206 Tafsir of Surah Rahman
Surah Rahman

Al-Rahman is the glorious name of Allah which reflects His extraordinary compassion and mercy for His creatures. Surah Al-Rahman is an expression of Allah's countless blessings and favors on us. These favours are spread over this entire universe and often taken for granted e.g. the rising and setting of the sun, the growth of plants and them producing fruits etc .

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The Awakening QRN 207 Tafsir of Surah Al-Mulk
The Awakening

THE GREATEST TREK FOR MANKIND HAS BEEN SET - WHICH SIDE WILL YOU CHOOSE? People of JOY or people of REGRET? Those who REJOICE or those who LAMENT?

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Has the News of Moses Reached You QRN 301 Voice of Prophecy
Has the News of Moses Reached You

Part 1 of 3, focusing on the life of Musa (as) as mentioned in the Quran. Learn the many elements and characters involved in Musa’s (as) action-packed life and find their parallels to your personal struggles. This class compiles all the verses pertaining to Musa chronologically from his birth up to his time in Madyan, studies their context, linguistic genius, and subtle differences.

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Tafsir & Tea QRN 401 Tafsir & Tea

The Quran is our guide in life and primary source of reference along with the Sunnah. Join us on this journey beginning with a commentary on *Surah Al Fatiha* and then the regularly recited common and short Surahs (Chapter 30)

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A perfect guide and introduction to the Quranic Sciences QRN - 501 Ulum ul-Quran
A perfect guide and introduction to the Quranic Sciences

This course is designed to give students an account into the history of the Quran itself including its revelation, collection, preservation and much more.

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A perfect guide to the Principles of Quranic Tafseer QRN - 502 Usul ul-Tafsir
A perfect guide to the Principles of Quranic Tafseer

TBC

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Aqeedah

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The Precious Jewel of Divine Oneness AQD - 201 Jawhara al-Tawhid
The Precious Jewel of Divine Oneness

One of the approved and accredited texts of the Sunni Creed in the Ashari school. A poem that sets out the tenets of Tawhid (the foundation of Faith) in a way that allows students to understand the intricacies of the Creed

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Fundamentals of Faith I AQD 101 Aqeedah Tahawiyya
Fundamentals of Faith I

Aqeedah (belief or faith) is the foundation of this religion and as such must be founded upon unshakable convictions and established beyond all doubt. It is the religious principle upon which one’s heart and mind MUST BE firmly settled. It consists of belief in Allah, His Angels, His Scriptures, His Apostles, the Day of Judgement, The Hereafter and Predestination.

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The Ash'ari Creed Explained AQD - 202 Aqeedah Al-Sanusiyah
The Ash'ari Creed Explained

TBC

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Hadith Sciences

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Arba'een HSC - 101 Imam Nawawis Forty Hadith
Arba'een

Nawawi's Forty (Al-Arbaʿīn Al-Nawawiyyah) is a compilation of forty-two ahadith by Imam al-Nawawi, most of which are from Sahih Muslim and Sahih al-Bukhari..... 

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Introduction to the Principles of Hadith HSC - 102 Nukhbat-ul-Fikr
Introduction to the Principles of Hadith

Imam ibn Hajar al-Asqalani’s Nukhbatul Fikr is a primary text that is commonly used to introduce an individual to the Science of Hadith (Ulum al-Hadith) and the major terminology (Mustalah) associated with it. 

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Fiqh

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The Purification Act FQH - 101 Fiqh of Worship I (Tahara)
The Purification Act

Everyone must perform salah, therefore everyone must study about purification. It’s as simple as that. This Course is a comprehensive way to learn everything you need to know about purification; from wudu, wiping on bandages, and ghusl to personal cleanliness.

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Women's Essential FQH - 102 Fiqh of Menstruation
Women's Essential

For many Muslim women, the rulings regarding menstruation, postpartum bleeding and abnormal discharge can be confusing. To know what is a true menstruation versus istihada or abnormal bleeding is important in order to fulfill acts of worship such as purification, salah, sawm, Hajj, reading Qur’an, etc

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Hanafi Fiqh - Level 1 FQH - 201 Mukhatsar of al-Quduri
Hanafi Fiqh - Level 1

The Mukhatsar of al-Quduri gained much popularity in the Hanafi School of thought due to the position its author held in the guild as well as the superior arrangement of its contents....

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Hanafi Fiqh - Level 2 FQH - 202 Mukhatsar of al-Quduri
Hanafi Fiqh - Level 2

The Mukhatsar of al-Quduri gained much popularity in the Hanafi School of thought due to the position its author held in the guild as well as the superior arrangement of its contents....

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Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence (Usul ul-Fiqh) FQH - 201 Usool al-Shaashi
Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence (Usul ul-Fiqh)

The book Usul ash-Shashi is an isagogic opuscule on legal theory according to the Hanafi School of Law. It is widely favoured and accepted in the darse nizami syllabus of South Asian seminaries....

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Biddah Intensive FQH - 301 Biddah Intensive

Adherence to the Prophetic Way (Sunnah) is at the top of the priority list of everyone seeking Allah's pleasure and with that comes the avoidance of any blameworthy innovations. What are the blameworthy innovations (Bidah) though? Is there even such a thing as "good" Bidah? Why have the traditional scholars differed over the concept of Bidah for centuries? And why is it still a pressing issue today?

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Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence (Usul ul-Fiqh) FQH - 202 Al-Waraqat
Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence (Usul ul-Fiqh)

Al-Waraqat is a renowned Islamic classical text on the subject of Usul al-fiqh. It paves the way for a foundational education on the sources of Islamic law and the procedures by which the law is derived from the sources.

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Sh'afi Fiqh - Level 1 FQH - 401 'Umdat as-Salik
Sh'afi Fiqh - Level 1
Learn the fiqh of worship according to the Sha’fi school of thought by studying an intermediate level text ‘Umdat as-Salik.
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Seerah

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Muhammad - The Believer's Lantern SRA 101 Commentary of names of the Prophet from Dalail Al-Khayrat
Muhammad - The Believer's Lantern

Many a time you read about the life of the Beloved Prophet (peace be upon him), but you're still finding it difficult to connect to him on a personal level, how can you build that connection with him, the one you are meant to love more than anything in the world, even more than your own self? As a Muslim, you claim to love the Prophet (peace be upon him) ... What if you had to prove this?

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From Makkah to Madina SRA 101 Seerah - The life of Muhammad
From Makkah to Madina

Many a time you read about the life of the Beloved Prophet (peace be upon him), but you're still finding it difficult to connect to him on a personal level, how can you build that connection with him, the one you are meant to love more than anything in the world, even more than your own self? As a Muslim, you claim to love the Prophet (peace be upon him) ... What if you had to prove this?

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The Forgotten Jewels SRA - 105 Pious Women in Islam
The Forgotten Jewels

Amongst the first one's to believe in the Prophet (sallalahu alayhi wa aalihi wa salaam) was a women, Khadijah (RA). She was a pillar for the Prophet (sallalahu alayhi wa aalihi wa salaam) who..... 

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Glimpses from the Seerah SRA - 104 Glimpses from the Seerah

The Quran itself states that there is not a better example than the Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alayhi wa aalihi wasallam) himself. This course hopes to provide eternal practical lessons for every-day life, as well as engender love for the best of humankind through glimpses from his life.....

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Tarikh Al-Khulafa HST - 102 History of the Caliphs
Tarikh Al-Khulafa

This excellent book summarizes the history of Islamic Caliphate and caliphs up to the times of Imam As-Suyuti. The Book Covers detailed histories, covering Khalif Abu Bakr, Umar ibn al-Khattab, Uthman bin Affan, Ali bin Abi Talib and Hasan bin Ali.The Banu Ummayyah dynasty, sketches for each caliph, including summaries of their characters, how they came to power, key events during their rule and their demise.....

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Seerah - The life of Prophet Muhammad SRA - 102 The Meccan Period
Seerah - The life of Prophet Muhammad

Many a time you read about the life of the Beloved Prophet (peace be upon him), but you're still finding it difficult to connect to him on a personal level, how can you build that connection with him, the one you are meant to love more than anything in the world, even more than your own self? As a Muslim, you claim to love the Prophet (peace be upon him) ... What if you had to prove this?

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Seerah - The life of Prophet Muhammad SRA - 103 The Medinan Period
Seerah - The life of Prophet Muhammad

Many a time you read about the life of the Beloved Prophet (peace be upon him), but you're still finding it difficult to connect to him on a personal level, how can you build that connection with him, the one you are meant to love more than anything in the world, even more than your own self? As a Muslim, you claim to love the Prophet (peace be upon him) ... What if you had to prove this?

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Khulafa Rashideen HST - 101 History of the Rightly-Guided Four Caliphs
Khulafa Rashideen

Find inspiration in the blessed lives of the Rightly-Guided Four Caliphs. Take an insight into the magnificent lives of those closest to the Prophet (may Allah bless him and give him peace). Going in the order of superiority, from Abu Bakr to ‘Umar to ‘Uthman to ‘Ali, this course not only provides the biographical details of the lives of the khulafa (caliphs) but also shines light on their virtues and outstanding qualities, all the things that made them so special and granted them such a high station in this world and the hereafter......

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Tazkiya

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Unravelling the Mysteries of the Soul TZK 101 Final Destination
Unravelling the Mysteries of the Soul

Often a time you plan a trip abroad to go away and escape the hassles of daily life. The anticipation heightens as the trip advances. Preparations come into full swing.Part of this preparation includes buying all the necessary items, gathering all other essentials and important documents for the trip. You have backup plans in case something goes wrong. You ensure you have somewhere safe to stay, and enough money for food and other expenses.

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Seeking the Divine through his Glorious Names TZK - 102 Seeking the Divine through his Glorious Names

Do you want to learn about the One who brings life, the One who causes death, the One who grants to whom He wills, the Master Of all Creation?

‘’He is Allah the Creator, the Maker, the Fashioner; His are the most excellent names; whatever is in the heavens and earth declares His glory; and He is the Mighty, the Wise. (Quran 59: 24)

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The Essence of Worship TZK 103 Dua
The Essence of Worship

Every time you make dua, you are calling on Him directly and making a spiritual connection with your Lord. This will increase your trust in Allah and you will come to know that He is the one who is As-Samee and Al-Baseer; the one who hears all and sees all. It reminds us of our weakness and His Greatness, it increases our tawakkul (trust) in Him and reminds us that He is the one who caters for our every need.

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The Book of Love TZK - 104 The Book of Love

The publication of ‘The Book of Love’ by Shaykh Muhammed Ninowy is a collection of aphorism; comprising of four chapters on Awakening to Self-Realisation, Signs on the Path of Love, Illuminations and Live your Love

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Electives

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Daff Workshop ELC - 101 Daff Workshop

During this 8-week beginners course, students will learn some of the most famous Islamic nasheeds; grasping their prose, metering, and English meaning.

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Deen Essentials ELC - 102 Deen Essentials

Learn the essentials of your deen. A 20 week course for Brothers & Sisters studying subjects such as Fiqh, Aqeedah, Seerah and Manners

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Arabic

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Arabic - Level 1 ARB - 101 Arabic - Level 1

The objective of the Arabic Program is simple: to help students understand and experience the Qur’an; and ultimately provide them with the keys to navigate and negotiate classical religious texts with confidence.

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Arabic Calligraphy ARB - 102 Arabic Calligraphy

Calligraphy was the most admired of the Arabian Arts, of which none other than Sayyiduna Ali Ibn Abi Talib was acknowledged to be the greatest exponents....

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