Are 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 offered to you by Whitethread Institute.
Successfully taught by experienced and qualified teachers, the classes are an ideal forum for women to gain knowledge and build on their iman and taqwa.
“During my search for increasing my understanding of my faith I have been fortunate enough to attend many courses. Each of those courses and places had a unique quality and atmosphere. However, with Light of Knowledge Course at Whitethread Institute the people I met on the course and the teachers were truly inspiring. One of the most beneficial aspects of the course was the way in which the teachers were always so passionate and approachable in terms of the questions and queries which I had. They were so generous with their time and they have left an impression on me which I will treasure for a very long time. The teaching was of such excellent quality that I would look forward to coming to class every week. I have no hesitation in recommending the Light of Knowledge Course with Whitethread Institute a hidden treasure which has been an immense blessing for me.”
Abida Naeem, UK
“By studing the Light of Knowledge course, I am able to apply the knowledge I gain, in my profession as a Madrasah teacher for maktab age children. I feel that by attending the course and having constant interaction with my teachers, who enlighten me regularly about my Creator and my purpose in life, I can work towards bettering my aakirah and am able to improve in both my obligatory acts of worship and increase more voluntary worship.”
Anonymous
Instructor |
Ustadha Umm Huzayfah (Wife of Mufti Abdur-Rahman Mangera) |
Duration |
Two Academic Years |
Course Start Date |
19th September 2024 |
Sessions |
On-site and Online (Recordings of the live sessions will NOT be available for this course) |
Timings |
Thursdays & Fridays 9.30am to 1pm British Standard Time |
Course Fee |
Course Fee Note: The course fee is per year, not for the 2 years in total |
Monthly Instalment Plans |
3 Month Instalments: £150.00 |
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Certificate |
No |
*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.
Tafsir – Students will work through selected surahs from the Qur’an in order to understand the meaning of the verses as well as the basis of revelation. Students will gain a familiarity with the blessed words of Allah Most High making them more meaningful in their daily lives.
Hadith – Students will delve into the study of hadith from the inspirational Provision for the Seekers hadith collection. The collection covers a wide range of topics, including belief, jurisprudence, social matters, and spiritual issues, all of which pertain to our daily lives. There will also be an emphasis on the memorization of hadith for students.
Aqidah – Students will obtain a principled understanding of what is meant by the oneness of Allah; what can and cannot be ascribed to Him or described of Him; an understanding of the absolute trustworthiness of His Messengers, as well as what constitutes a tenet of faith versus supplementary beliefs.
Seerah – Students will study the life of the Beloved Prophet (May Allah bless him and give him peace). Students will also discuss various elements of the Prophet’s persona, such as his communication style, ethics, leadership, personality, etc.
Fiqh – Students will engage in the study of Islamic jurisprudence, covering the integrals of prayer, fasting, zakat, hajj and the rulings of mensuration. Students will gain a thorough understanding of the rulings associated with each topic and become more confident in their everyday worship of Allah.
Purification of the Heart – Students will be introduced to the science of spirituality through the study of “The Path to Perfection” by Shaykh Masihullah Khan Sherwani. In the second year the students study Imam Ghazali's "The beginning of Guidance". This text goes beyond simply diagnosing the spiritual ailments that afflict us; it puts forward the means of eradicating them, so that we as individuals, communities, and as an Ummah can reap the benefits of a spiritual way of life.
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
