A journey, not simply another course

The Aalimiyyah Programme is our flagship programme: a structured 8-year journey through the Islamic sciences.

Students progress from strong foundations in Arabic to the advanced study of the major hadeeth collections. The programme is designed so that each year prepares the student academically for the next.

The aim is not simply to complete a list of books, but to develop the linguistic, analytical and study skills required to engage seriously with the Islamic scholarly tradition.

  • Each year builds on the last

    Every year prepares the student academically for the one that follows.

  • Skills, not just books

    The linguistic, analytical and study skills to engage seriously with the scholarly tradition.

  • Tarbiyyah throughout

    Tarbiyyah, adab, akhlaq and personal development remain integral at every stage.

The path of study

From strong foundations in Arabic to advanced study of the major hadeeth collections.

  1. Arabic language اللغة العربية
  2. Nahw & Sarf النحو والصرف
  3. Qur’anic studies علوم القرآن
  4. Fiqh الفقه
  5. Usool أصول الفقه
  6. Tafseer التفسير
  7. Aqeedah العقيدة
  8. Seerah السيرة
  9. Hadeeth الحديث
  10. Advanced study of the major hadeeth collections الكتب الستة

Each stage prepares the student for the next. See the texts we study

Alongside academic study

Tarbiyyah, adab, akhlaq and personal development remain integral throughout the programme.

Begin the Aalimiyyah journey

Apply using our course application form, choosing the Aalimiyyah Programme. If you have a question first, we are happy to help.