Course Overview
Access to the Quran is a two-year Quranic Arabic and Tafsir course, where we aim to deepen your understanding of the Noble Quran by providing an enjoyable and interactive study of the Arabic language, a word by word translation of the 30th Juz (part) of the Noble Quran and Tafsir of selected Surahs (chapters).
Through this course, you will develop a strong foundation in Arabic grammar rules, enabling you to read and understand the Quran in its original language. You will also engage in understanding the meanings of the Quranic text, by gaining insights into the interpretations and context of certain ayat.
Our experienced instructor, Shaykh Waseem Ahmed, will guide you through the course, using a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, group discussions, quizzes and practical exercises. You will also have the opportunity to practice your newly acquired skills by reading and analysing selected verses from the Quran and Hadith.
By the end of this course, you will have a deeper understanding of the Quran and its message, and be equipped with the necessary tools to continue your studies independently.
Don't Miss out and enrol today to embark on a journey of discovery and enlightenment through the study of Quranic Arabic and Tafsir.
Through this course, you will develop a strong foundation in Arabic grammar rules, enabling you to read and understand the Quran in its original language. You will also engage in understanding the meanings of the Quranic text, by gaining insights into the interpretations and context of certain ayat.
Our experienced instructor, Shaykh Waseem Ahmed, will guide you through the course, using a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, group discussions, quizzes and practical exercises. You will also have the opportunity to practice your newly acquired skills by reading and analysing selected verses from the Quran and Hadith.
By the end of this course, you will have a deeper understanding of the Quran and its message, and be equipped with the necessary tools to continue your studies independently.
Don't Miss out and enrol today to embark on a journey of discovery and enlightenment through the study of Quranic Arabic and Tafsir.
Learning Outcomes
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Course Content
'Access to Quranic Arabic' by Abdul Wahid Hamid
This textbook gives the student a solid foundational understanding of Arabic Grammar. One of its special features is that all the words, phrases, and sentence structures used in the textbook are from taken from the Qur’an. The textbook thus has the additional benefit of exposing students to the language of the Qur’an from the very beginning of their Arabic studies.
The textbook is also based on the principle of word frequency in the Qur’an. It uses three vocabulary lists – with words occurring over 100 times, between 50 and 100 times and between 25 and 49 times in the Qur’an. This approach has two benefits:
1) Students will not be burdened with a very large vocabulary from the outset, and with non-Qur’anic vocabulary.
2) By mastering the select vocabulary, they will be able to understand a substantial amount of Quran'ic vocabulary in application.
Translation of Juz 'Amma - we will begin our word for word translation of the last 30th of the Quran, which contains 37 of the 114 Surahs of the Quran. This will involve looking at root words as well as applying all the rules studied in the classes.
During the course we will utilise exercises from 'Arabic Through The Quran' by Alan Jones. Additional resources will be provided by the courses instructor for self-study and practice.
Students will be given a weekly vocabulary list they are expected to learn each week with occasional vocabulary quizzes.
This textbook gives the student a solid foundational understanding of Arabic Grammar. One of its special features is that all the words, phrases, and sentence structures used in the textbook are from taken from the Qur’an. The textbook thus has the additional benefit of exposing students to the language of the Qur’an from the very beginning of their Arabic studies.
The textbook is also based on the principle of word frequency in the Qur’an. It uses three vocabulary lists – with words occurring over 100 times, between 50 and 100 times and between 25 and 49 times in the Qur’an. This approach has two benefits:
1) Students will not be burdened with a very large vocabulary from the outset, and with non-Qur’anic vocabulary.
2) By mastering the select vocabulary, they will be able to understand a substantial amount of Quran'ic vocabulary in application.
Translation of Juz 'Amma - we will begin our word for word translation of the last 30th of the Quran, which contains 37 of the 114 Surahs of the Quran. This will involve looking at root words as well as applying all the rules studied in the classes.
During the course we will utilise exercises from 'Arabic Through The Quran' by Alan Jones. Additional resources will be provided by the courses instructor for self-study and practice.
Students will be given a weekly vocabulary list they are expected to learn each week with occasional vocabulary quizzes.
Course Delivery
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CLASS SCHEDULE
Monday and Thursday 7.00 pm - 8.30 pm
COURSE DURATION Year 1: 30 Weeks - Starting Monday 5th June 2023 Year 2: 30 Weeks - Starting Monday 15th April 2024 Half-term and end of term breaks will be scheduled over the course of each year. On-campus only (not available online) Course Fees: £500 per year (monthly instalment option available) £75 Discount for upfront payment (Code: QA75) £150 Discount available for full-time students (Code: QA150) If you are experiencing financial hardship we have limited sponsorship available. Please apply by emailing education@guidancehub.org |
Prerequisites
- Completion of a simple assessment (please download below)
- A strong passion for learning the language of the Qur’an
- Ability to read & (attempt to) write Arabic script
- Capacity to memorise 10 new Arabic words every week
- Commitment to complete weekly homework/tasks
- Approximately 2 - 4 hours of study expected outside of the weekly classes
Please note: Submission of the suitability assessment (see below) is compulsory. This is a very simple exercise and indicative of the kind of homework you will be set on the course. This assessment will not be graded and your performance on the assessment will not affect your enrolment. However, anyone who does not submit an attempt at the assessment will be ineligible for enrolment.
Course Assessment
Upon completion of this course, students will receive the Abdullāh Ibn Rawāha Certificate in Classical Arabic Studies.
- Online quizzes and assignments (30%)
- Mid-term exam (30%)
- Final exam (40%)
Course Instructor
Our teachers convey traditional Islamic knowledge, which they have learned from their teachers, who learned from their teachers with an unbroken chain all the way back to the Messenger of Allah ﷺ
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Shaykh Waseem Ahmed
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Shaykh Waseem is a co-founder of the community initiative, Guidance Hub in Manchester, UK.
He spent several years in Damascus, Syria, from 2005 to 2012 studying the Islamic sciences with scholars in public and private classes as well as graduating from Al-Dawli Institute. Upon his return to the UK in late 2012, Shaykh Waseem began disseminating sacred knowledge and founded a number of projects which focused on outreach work for the community. He has been teaching various levels of Islamic education and the Arabic Language for over 10 years. He also co-founded ISNAD Institute, a leading Islamic education provider in the UK, and helped develop a curriculum for basic Islamic studies Read more... |
Venue Information
All our classes are based within a classroom environment giving you the best opportunity and comfortability to make the most of your learning experience. Getting here will be easy whether you are travelling by car or public transport.
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Address
Guidance Hub, 389 Waterloo Road, Manchester, M8 9AB Parking Free on-site car park available |
Next Enrolment will take place in March 2025
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education@guidancehub.org
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0161 870 6001
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