In-person ISLAMIC ESSENTIALS CERTIFICATE
DESCRIPTION
The Islamic Essentials Certificate is a unique one year course designed for students and professionals, taught on the weekends by Dr. Moiz Hasan. This course is principally designed for students who wish to acquire basic knowledge obligatory for a Muslim, without learning Arabic, and who can contribute a time commitment of about 3 to 4 hours per week.
SCHEDULE
Starting June 2022
Days: Saturday & Sunday (Weekends only)
Time: 9 AM – 11 AM PK time
Annual Exam: June 2024
Certificate will be awarded to students to successfully complete the one year course
course outline
1. Tafsir of the Qur’an & Tajweed
2. Hadith
3. Islamic Law
4. Contemporary Issues
5. Personal Development
| Course | Description |
|---|---|
| Translation and Commentary of the Entire Qur’an | A detailed and inspiring commentary of selections of the Qur’an with an emphasis on highlighting lessons that are relevant to our daily life. |
| Tajweed | Perfecting Tajweed through Qawaid |
| The Sources & Methodology of Interpretation | Introduction to the field of Qur’anic Sciences; The Sources & Methodology for Interpretation of the Qur’an; Compilation of the Qur’an; Types & Causes of Revelation |
| Courses | Description |
|---|---|
| Introduction to the Science of Hadith | Introduction to the Science of Hadith Studies; Classifications of Hadith; Methodology & Terminologies used in Hadith |
| Explanation of the sayings of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) in Zad al-Talibin (Provisions for the Seekers). | This classic collection of 327 hadith contains many short sayings that express a multitude of meanings, and is ultimately meant to provide today’s Muslims a glimpse at the charisma of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and a roadmap with which to achieve closeness with Allah. |
| Course | Description |
|---|---|
| Historical Development of Islamic Law | This course will examine the sources of Islamic law, its basic methodologies and the foundation of the legal schools through a historical analysis of the classical era. |
| Islamic Law I | Islamic Legal Rulings pertaining to Ritual Purification, Menstruation, Salah, Zakah, Fasting and Udhiya (Sacrifice) through Nur al-Idah (a classical text on sacred law). |
| Course | Description |
|---|---|
| Islamic Banking & Finance | This course will offer students an opportunity to understand the fundamental principles of Islamic Banking & Finance |
| Course | Description |
|---|---|
| Islamic Spirituality Essentials | Introduction to the Science of Islamic Spirituality based on the Qur’an and Sunnah |
| Diseases of the Heart | Symptoms & Cures of Diseases of the Heart: Anger, Jealousy, Hatred, Greed, Malice, Unlawful Love, Arrogance |
| Stations of Certainty | Repentance, Patience, Gratitude, Hope, Fear, Trust in Allah swt, Contentment |
| Islamic Etiquette & Conduct | Selections from Imam Bukhari (rah)’s Al-Adab Al-Mufrad |