The Foundations Diploma Program is a unique year-long course, a learning-centered program designed to develop a deeper understanding of the rulings in the Qur’an. It is specifically tailor-made for working men and students who are unable to commit to a full-time study of the classical Islamic disciplines. The program consists of four specialized modules, supplemented with workshops focusing on spiritual and moral development of the students.
Course Outline
Subject | Course | Description / Main Text |
Tafseer | This module will cover the translation and commentary of the Surahs from last half of the 30th Juzz.
Class will be taught with the focus on how to implement the teachings and lessons of these Surahs in our practical day to day life. |
Last half of the 30th Juzz (Surah Al-Fajr till Surah An-Nas) |
Hadith & Masnoon Dua | Through this module, students will learn to appreciate the wisdom of Prophetic teachings and how to implement Sunnah in their life. | Selected Ahadith |
Tajweed of Quran | This module will enable students to properly read the Qur’an and cover the basic rules of recitation. | Introduction to Tajweed
Articulation Point of Letters (Makharij) Noon Sakina&Tanween Rules MeemSakina Rules Ghunnah Hamza Rules Lam Sakina Rules · Al-Mudood · How letters are formed? · Qalqala mechanism |
Basic Hanafi Fiqh | This module will impart students with basic knowledge regarding legal rulings of ritual purification, salah, fasting and zakaat through classical Hanafi manuals. | · Purification
· Salah · Fast · Zakaat |
Program Duration: 1 Year
Weekly Time Commitment: 2 days a week (Saturday and Sunday)
Time: 6:00 am – 8:00 am (Pakistan Standard Time) per class
Exams: Student’s progress will be assessed through assignments, quizzes and a final exam for each subject.
Certification: We will present a Diploma Certificate on successful completion of this Foundation Program.
Break: Academic calendar would be shared with registered students.
Is there an age restriction for the course?
Yes. Minimum age to enroll in the course is 16 years.
Are there any pre-requisite to joining the course?
We only require students to have the spirit and willingness to learn. Other than there are no pre requisites for this course.
What are the requirements for graduation?
To successfully complete the course a student will need to:
Is it possible to enroll as a listener and not give exams?
The course is designed for full-time students, however, under special circumstances, exceptions can be made. If you have special case, please contact course administrator. A completion certificate will not be issued in these instances.
What if I cannot make it to class at the stipulated class time? Will I have access to recordings?
Recordings are available for all classes. However, recording students will still need to participate in class discussion through class forums.
What if I have to miss classes during the year because of my University exams or family engagements?
This course has been designed to cater to working men and students alike, so we do understand that there may be occasions when you may not be able to attend class for genuine reasons. In such scenarios, we provide recordings so that students may catch up with the classes they have missed.
Is there an Attendance Policy?
Yes, there is an attendance policy to be eligible to get the foundation course certification.
Is there a Fee that I need to pay to enroll in this Program?
Yes. A one-time registration fee of USD $50 needs to be paid at the time of course registration.
Is Registration fee refundable?
No, Registration fee is not Refundable.
How do you conduct the classes?
We provide live classes with recordings availability, online assignments/ quiz, mark attendance and facilitate discussion forums to facilitate learning and development.
What software or hardware do I need to purchase/download to attend the classes?
All you need to start online learning courses is to have an internet connection, a desktop/laptop, or a smartphone, a headphones supported with a microphone.
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