Foundation in Usool-ud-Deen

This course is aimed at adults (men and women) who can devote around 8 hours of study per week over 3 years to learn the fundamental Islamic Sciences.

Foundations of Usool-ud-Deen

About the course

The content is based on the authentic Aqeedah (creed) of the Ahlus Sunnah wal Jama’ah and covers a wide knowledge range. The course prioritises the Qur’aan and Sunnah, as taught by the early scholars of Islam, and is intended to produce individuals schooled in the five key fundamental sciences of our Deen: Qur’anic Sciences, Hadeeth Sciences, Jurisprudential Sciences, Islamic Creed & Philosophy, Spiritual Sciences & Purification of the Heart, and intensive Arabic Language.


Course Code: UuD2020

Teachers: Multiple teachers

Format: In-class and live webinar classes.

Course Duration: 3 years from 2020 to 2022.

The course spans over 3 years, with each year divided into 2 semesters.

  • Saturdays: 11:00 to 16:00 (in-class)
  • Sundays: 9:00 to 12:30 (in-class) 
  • Mondays: 20:00 to 21:00 (live webinar).


Curriculum

  1. Fiqh
  2. Aqeedah
  3. Arabic
  4. Tajweed
  5. 40 Hadith Imam Nawawi (Purification of the Heart and Soul)
  6. Kabaair
  7. Usool-ul-Hadeeth
  8. Uloom-ul-Qur'aan
  9. Usool-ul-Fiqh
  10. Mantiq
  11. Imaamah
  12. Seerah
  13. Qasasul Ambiya
  14. Taareekh-ul-Khulafaa

Some of the books covered

  • Aqeedah At-Tahawiyya
  • Mukhtasar Al Qoudouri
  • Nur Al Idah
  • Al Fiyyatou-s-Sirah
  • As Sirat Al Mustaqeem
  • Nukhbat ul Fiqh
  • Usool us Shashi
  • Bahare Shariat
  • Qawari ul Qahhaar
  • Ta'leem al Mouta'alim
  • Al Mirqaat
  • And several others

What you'll get from this course

  • Study the Islamic Sciences in depth

    You will be fully equipped in over 14 disciplines to live your live as a better Muslim as well as to direct your family and surroundings to a better understanding of Islam.

  • Class materials across all your devices

    Our classes are delivered in-class or online in simple Creole or French. Class recordings and materials are accessible to students across all your devices.

  • Learn from authentic Islamic scholars

    Islam is best learnt through oral transmission. You will be taught by qualified and experienced scholars, who have received Ijaaza from their teachers and Shaykhs.

  • Evolve in a learning community

    You will learn and evolve amidst a group of like-minded adult students. Like you, they have realised the need for Islamic education and are all eager to achieve this common objective.

  • Be the future youth leaders

    After 3 years of study, you will be able to deliver in your respective localities, as well as hold office as Imam, hold Jumu’ah speeches, become youth leaders and public speakers.

  • Solid foundation for future learning

    By studying through this 3-year part-time course, you will have a solid foundation for any Islamic university degree you wish to undertake in the future.

Entry Requirements

  1. It is advisable to have a strong niyyah (intention) and sincerity to undertake the Usool-ud-Deen course till completion.
  2. Adults (both men and women, above 18 years old).
  3. Commitment to embark on preaching and sharing the acquired knowledge with the Muslim Ummah after the course.
  4. Essential English and French language comprehension (SC level).
  5. Ability to read the Qur’aan.
  6. Basic computer skills: MS Office, internet, etc.

Assessments

  • Assessment is carried out through exams and assignments.
  • Class attendance also counts towards the final grade.
  • At the end of the three-year course, each student who has fulfilled all the course requirements (attendance, assignments, exams, etc) will receive a Certificate of Completion of Usool-ud-Deen Foundation course.

Excerpts

Watch excerpts from the Usool-ud-Deen course.

FAQ

Get answers to your questions here before you enroll.

  • Is this course really free?

    Completely free. There are absolutely no costs to attending this course because we believe Islamic Education should be free. You are most welcomed to come volunteer at QA!

  • What are the time commitments for attending this course?

    This course is an intensive part-time course, requiring considerable self-study. Students are expected to commit around 8 hours per week to class sessions. Attendance is recorded and counts towards your final results, together with your assignment and exam marks.

  • Should I attend all the sessions in-class?

    All weekend sessions are delivered in class, face-to-face with our teachers. Monday sessions (after Swalaat-ul-'Isha) are delivered via our webinar platform, which you can attend from home.

  • Are course materials provided?

    Yes. Hard copies of all class materials are provided, in the form of handouts, notes compilations or books. Additionally, all class materials as well as class recordings are made available to students on our learning management platform, Moodle, accessible on all devices.

  • Who should I contact for more info?

    Please contact our dedicated staff: Brother Tawfick on 5495 8384 ([email protected]) or Brother Aadil on 5935 8804 ([email protected]).

  • When is the next intake?

    The next batch will start as from year 2023. Applications will open as from November 2022. If you are interested to apply, you may send us a message via our contact form and we will notify you once application opens.