whitethread

Due to the intensity and high standards of this course, we expect all students to attend sessions live for full engagement and thorough understanding. Recordings will not be available as this class is usually not recorded.

Students are expected to self-fund this course. However, there may be opportunities to apply for sponsorship or zakat. For more information, please contact us at [email protected].

We offer a three-monthly instalment plan starting at the beginning of each year. To be eligible, applicants must submit their application by July 31st and provide a valid reason for not being able to make a one-time payment.

If you believe you can adapt to the intensity and pace of the second year, you may apply. Many students have successfully joined in the second year and managed. Admission will be based on the assessments and interview to determine whether starting in the second year is suitable for you. Since the rest of the class will have had at least one year’s experience, one will be expected to quickly reach a similar level to them, requiring strong Arabic comprehension and English writing skills. Additionally, the fatwa questions in the second year are more challenging and nuanced than in the first year. Anyone joining in the second year must also complete the first year in order to fulfil the full two-year course requirements. If joining the second year is not suitable, we recommend enrolling in our one-year Jurisprudence program and applying for the Ifta’ program with the next cohort.

In the first two years, part-time students will usually attend the first two lessons (8:30–10:15 am). In the following two years, they will usually attend the last two lessons (10:31 am–1 pm). During the final two years, students are expected to write and present an average of five fatwas daily for the fatwa session. However, students may request permission to start presenting fatwas during the first two years if they wish. While these are the general guidelines, each student must maintain clear communication and follow what the teachers deem best for their progress.

A reliable PC or laptop that has a good microphone. Having access to Maktaba Shamila and an Arabic keyboard will also be useful. Upon acceptance, students will receive a list of books covered in the course, which they will need to acquire.

Over two years, students are required to complete 1,000 questions covering the key chapters of Hanafi jurisprudence, which translates to answering and presenting approximately five questions daily in class. Although intensive, this comprehensive system equips students with the confidence to handle most questions they may encounter in the real world.

Students who successfully complete the Ifta’ course and submit their final thesis will qualify as Ifta’ Research Fellows. However, to be officially awarded the title of Mufti, Whitethread Institute requires several additional years of practical training in the field, along with approval from a panel of senior muftis.