Advanced Islamic Jurisprudence Program 2024-25
Refresh and advance your knowledge in Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh) and develop confidence in responding to normal everyday queries.
This course is for those who want to refresh and advance their knowledge in Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh) and develop confidence in responding to normal everyday queries. ‘Alimiyya students sometimes lose touch with fiqh after the fourth year of the course or feel that they had not put sufficient effort into it during their earlier study of it. In fact many graduates who become imams or teachers start experiencing the practical demands and questions of the wider society and feel the need to reconnect with their fiqh or even undertake a fresh study of it.
If this has been your feeling then the Advanced Islamic Jurisprudence Program is designed for you.
Course includes the following modules
A study of the history of the Hanafi madhab, evidences of the madhab as well as contemporary and 'controversial' fiqhi issues.
Many of the classical books of Usul al-Fiqh can prove to be difficult to follow, so many students are left without a solid grounding in the field. Others may have studied the topic well, but require a refresher.
A study of a detailed fiqh manual such as Al-Lubab fi Sharh al-Kitab (a commentary of Quduri rich in furu’), especially focussing on the chapters generally not covered in all ‘alimiyya programs.
“The Jurisprudence course definitely surpassed my expectations, the way it is taught gives the student the confidence and ability to interact with the text, we were also encouraged to check other books and commentaries which helped deepen my understanding across the many subjects covered. Chapters that may seem daunting like buyu’ are taught in a manner easy to understand and retain. We got to cover most chapters alhamdulillah and it was a great recap of the fiqh while putting the rulings into context with modern issues. I never felt left out just because I didn’t understand something, rather questions are encouraged and welcomed by all the teachers which helped create a healthy classroom environment for us to thrive in. ”
“My confidence increased drastically as every student is required to understand the fiqhi concepts and ask questions if they need further clarification, it's a very interactive class where no student is left behind. As a shy person, being an active member of the class was challenging but Alhamdulillah I have come to realise that public speaking, teaching and navigating social situations in general is far easier for me now, simply because of stepping out of my comfort zone in Whitethread.”
“The Advanced Jurisprudence course has been a very beneficial experience for me. Not only are the instructors demonstrably knowledgeable in their respective fields, but they are great teachers. Students are encouraged to ask questions in class and instructors make themselves available through discussion forums.”
“The Whitethread Jurisprudence Course is nuanced course with very proficient teachers. Before I did this course, my grasp of Fiqh was limited to english primers due to not being ʿĀlimiyyah graduate as yet. Despite not studying Qudūrī and Uṣūl al-Fiqh previously, the lessons were clear and easy-to-grasp, yet not too slow-paced. The pace in the Uṣūl al-Fiqh is a little faster, but it really helped develop the ability to understand texts in Arabic without relying on English translation. For me, this was the highlight of this course, learning to read and understand Fiqh texts in Arabic, without needing to first translate it into English. The other highlight was the emphasis on accurate translations, this course really helps breaking the bad habit of approximate translating. Would definitely recommend to ʿĀlimiyyah students as well as graduates.”
“…The institute is built around a developed level of study, it broadens your mind to a new way of living. The style of teaching is very well adapted to the times we live in which is essential for any British Muslim seeking out Islam. I recommend the institute to all seekers of Islam and pray Allah makes it easy for you.”
“Alhamdulillah very pleased to have joined this course. A must take for grads of Dars e Nizami courses. The lessons create confidence for those serving their communities as imams, teachers etc. and make up for the deficiencies/laziness from the days of studying in madrassah. Masha’allah I can only describe the teachers as Gems, full of knowledge and also ready to help. Taking this course has opened up to me just how much more there is to learn!”
“Despite being an online student and not being in-person at the Institute, I have found that the course has helped me to make the jump from simply sufficing with the text I am studying to regularly referring to other texts and resources to verify my understanding and to gain more depth, both because of the teachers and other students. It has also enabled me to understand the abwab of Fiqh much better than I had before, which in turn has increased my confidence when needing to convey masa’il to others.”
“Immensely beneficial and completely interactive course, gave me the right understanding and confidence of even the most complex masa’il. In buyu’ (trade), it gave good insight in dealings with contracts of sharikah, mudarabah, waqf, hiba, wakalah, Kafalah, etc…… This course taught me to be responsible, liable, scrupulous and accountable in my everyday actions, dealings and speech. My personal message to Alims and Alimas is … take up these courses and develop yourselves in a short span of time, and become a source of guidance and spread the noor of this ilm in your community …. No words can do justice for what this course gave me. Alhamdulillah.”
Instructor |
Mufti Abdur-Rahman Mangera Mufti Zubair Patel Shaykh Zeeshan Chaudri |
Duration |
September 24 - July 2025 |
Course Start Date |
9th September 2024 |
Sessions |
On-site and Online (Recordings of the live sessions are available for this course) |
Timings |
Monday to Wednesday 8:30am to 12:30pm British Standard Time |
Exams & Assignments |
Mid Term Exams: 2 Exams & 1 Assignment End of Year Exams: 2 Exams & Research Project |
Course Fee |
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Monthly Instalments |
3 monthly instalments of £499.66 |
Certificate |
Yes |
*Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained within this course is correct at the time of publication. Courses are subject to ongoing development which could necessitate cancellation of, or alteration to, the advertised courses.
All the sessions are live and available on-site and online.
We expect all students who pay for the course to have explicit use of the content and should not be shared, therefore if your partner or spouse wants to take the whole course, then we would advise purchasing the course, if you want to make them aware of some snippets or questions which are relevant to them, then that is fine, everything in the resources section are available for free and can be shared.
Unfortunately, all our sessions are copyright of Whitethread Institute, therefore students are not allowed to save, record or recreate the content of the sessions as the content is constantly updated. We do provide resources that are free to download or share.
Students can apply for zakat or sponsorship opportunities, for further details, please contact [email protected]
Great studying environment
Interactive discussions between students and teachers
High level discussions where teachers are open to questions and do not shy away from sensitive or controversial issues
Comfortable studying environment
In depth coverage of topics
Deep understanding of the nuances of fiqh
Experienced and knowledgeable teachers
Students guided throughout their studies
All lessons taught in a practical manner relevant to current times