Students engage directly with the Qurʾān, reading the sacred text while receiving guided translation and contextual explanation from the instructor. The course emphasizes understanding vocabulary, grammar in context, and developing a direct connection with the language of revelation.

Amount covered: 30th Juz 

Text studied: Mukhtaṣar al-Itqān fī ʿUlūm al-Qurʾān

This subject introduces students to the foundational disciplines encompassed within ʿUlūm al-Qurʾān through a concise yet comprehensive study of Mukhtaṣar al-Itqān. The text serves as an abridged presentation of the classical work al-Itqān fī ʿUlūm al-Qurʾān, covering the essential sciences necessary for a structured and scholarly understanding of the Qurʾān. Topics include modes of revelation, the history of compilation, categories of verses, types of qirāʾāt, causes of revelation, the concept of nāsikh and mansūkh, and the various stylistic, linguistic, and rhetorical features of the Qurʾānic discourse. The course equips students with a clear framework for appreciating the depth and methodology of Qurʾānic sciences and prepares them for more advanced study in tafsīr and related disciplines.

Students undertake a focused study of Mukhtaṣar al-Qudūrī, covering legal rulings related to worship, zakāh, fasting, marriage, and other aspects of personal law. Attention is given to the reasoning behind selected rulings to strengthen juristic understanding and precision in legal vocabulary. The study concentrates on these core areas, while the chapters on transactions (buyūʿ) are deferred to the following year.

Text studied: Introduction to Usul al-Fiqh by Furhan Zubairi

An introductory study of the theoretical framework of Islamic law, examining how rulings are derived from the Qurʾān, Sunnah, and other sources. Students learn to recognize the methods by which jurists extract rulings, apply Sharīʿah sources, and analyze basic legal questions through fundamental Uṣūl concepts, cultivating an appreciation for the logical structure underlying Islamic jurisprudence.

Texts studied: Al-Nawawī’s Forty Aḥadīth

Students study Al-Nawawī’s Forty Ḥadīth, a foundational collection encompassing the core principles of Islam. The instructor provides commentary on each narration, clarifying key concepts in creed, worship, and ethics. Through guided explanation and reflection, students gain an appreciation of the comprehensive nature of the Prophet’s ﷺ teachings and their relevance to daily life.

Text studied: Al-Abharī’s Isagoge

An introductory engagement with the science of manṭiq (Islamic logic), equipping students with the tools to think with clarity and precision. This subject covers essential logical concepts, classifications, and structures that support advanced study in theology, law, and language.

Text studied: The Creed of Imām al-Sanūsī (Umm al-Barāhīn)

Students study Umm al-Barāhīn, a foundational text in Islamic theology by Imam al-Sanūsī. The text systematically presents the core tenets of Sunni belief, emphasizing God’s existence, His attributes, and the role of prophethood. Students engage with rational proofs and arguments supporting these beliefs, fostering a deeper understanding of Islamic creed and developing confidence in articulating and defending the faith.