Abu Darda (RA) narrated that Rasool Allah (SAW) said, “Should I not tell you of such a thinga which are the best and purest deeds in the court of your Lord, high in ranks (darajat), better for you then spending gold and silver (in Allah’s path), and better than slaying the neck of the enemy during war? The Sahaba said, “Yes, Oh Rasool Allah! (SAW) .” He (SAW) said, “It is Zikr of Allah.” (Tirmizi)
This is a classical Islamic education which has a syllabus covering all aspects of the religion. The course would normally last a period of 5 years or more, in this instance the class is being offered at a basic level, touching on all aspects of the syllabus. The main topics of the course being covered by this class are listed below:
Biography of The Prophet (syrat un nabi)
Grammar (Sarf)
Syntax (Nahv)
Arabic Literature
Logic
Elocution (Tajweed)
Jurisprudence (Fiqh)
Hadith
History
Beliefs (Aqidah)
Qur’anic Exegesis/commentary (Tafsir)
Philosophy
Aqa’ed
Fra’iz
The course is offered to students with some previous Islamic education. Students normally progress to this course from the Quranic and Islamic classes.
Please contact the Mosque office for more information.
Aalim classes are run Monday to Friday, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Aalima classes are run Monday to Wednesday, from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm.
Aalima classes are run Thursday to Friday, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.