Taster Sessions:
Academic Courses 2025-26
Available to join between Monday 15th and Friday 19th September
Advanced Islamic Jurisprudence Program
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Taster Session: Al-Lubab fi Sharh al-Kitab
CourseA 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.
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Taster Session: Dala'il & Maqasid
CourseA study of the history of the Hanafi madhab, evidences of the madhab as well as contemporary and 'controversial' fiqhi issues.
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Taster Session: Usul al-Fiqh
CourseMany 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.
Advanced Qur'an Study and Tafsir Program
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Taster Session: Tafsir Selections
CourseCover carefully chosen selections of more than two dozen tafsirs from the earliest to the recent such as the tafsirs of Muqatil ibn Sulayman, Ibn ‘Atiyya, Abu Ja‘far al-Tabari, Abu Mansur al-Maturidi, Ibn Kathir, Qurtubi, and more.
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Taster Session: ‘Ulum al-Qur'an (Sciences of the Qur’an)
CourseA study of the important sciences of the Qur’an through Imam Jalal al-Din al-Suyuti’s Al-Itqan fi ‘Ulum al-Qur’an, Shaykh ‘Abdullah al-Juday’s Al-Muqaddimat al-Asasiyyah fi ‘Ulum al-Qur’an, and others.
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Taster Session: Modern Approaches to the Qur’an: A Critique
CourseTafsir-related topics from a contemporary perspective. The academic articles and books covered in this module provide in-depth studies of Western contributions to Quránic studies, as well as the Muslim responses to their critiques.
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Taster Session: Language, Style and Structure of the Qur’an
CourseCentres around the rhetorical aspect of Qur’anic verses. Students learn to recognise and highlight rhetorical aspects in verses particularly and in surahs holistically. The art of Qur’anic translation is also studied in this module.
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Taster Session: Beyond the Six Books
CourseTake a closer look at the efforts of the Hadith scholars of old and how the science developed. It will equip the student with knowledge of the main figures and the books to refer to when attempting to find or analyse a Hadith.
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Taster Session: Level 1 - Sibawayh Arabic Program
CourseThis course is for those who want to refresh and improve their knowledge of the Arabic language, bridge the gap between theory and application and develop confidence in reading advanced Arabic texts.
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Taster Session: Level 2 - Sibawayh Arabic Program
CourseThis is for those who have a basic background in Arabic grammar and want to refresh and improve their knowledge of the Arabic language and bridge the gap between theory and application.
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Taster Session: Women's Light of Knowledge Course
CourseAre you eager to further your Islamic knowledge, but find it difficult to commit to a full-time Alimah program? If so, you should register for this two-year course for women offered to you by Whitethread Institute.