Why study with us?
The Purpose of the Diploma
1) To equip the learner with the language skills needed to read the Qur'an and Hadith.
2) To lay the foundations for the studying of the rich heritage of classical Islamic texts.
The Methodology Adopted in the Delivery of the Diploma
Qur'anic/Classical Arabic is the Arabic used in the Noble Qur'an; the Arabic of classical religious, intellectual and legal texts; and upon which Modern Standard Arabic is based.
The focus will be on practical application of grammatical rules by directly reading and translating classical Arabic texts, including Qur’anic passages. Students will consequently be able to see the fruits of their efforts very quickly after embarking upon their studies.
In the first year, 15 phrases/sentences from the Qur'an will be studied per unit across 40 units. A minimum of 600 Qur'anic phrases will therefore be learnt by the student.
Vocabulary lists are based on word frequency in the Qur’an and by the end of Year One the student will be exposed to approximately 50% of Qur’anic vocabulary.
Additional exercises will be used to consolidate understanding and comprehension via application of the rules learnt throughout the course.
Abdullāh Ibn Rawāhah
The ethos of this diploma is inspired by the legacy of the legendary poet, military general, and companion of the Messenger of Allāh ﷺ: Abdullāh Ibn Rawāha. Abdullāh was one of the twelve leaders selected by the Prophet ﷺ in the pledge of Al-Aqabah to manage the affairs of the new Muslim community in Madina. He participated in all the major battles fought by the Muslims, including the battles of Badr, Uhud and Al-Khandaq. He was one of the few individuals in the city of Madina who could write proficiently, and was an accomplished poet. He was therefore appointed as one of the poets responsible for defending the honour of the Prophet ﷺ, alongside Hassān Ibn Thābit and Ka’b Ibn Mālik. His legacy was sealed in the battle of Mu’tah, in which a small army of approximately 3,000 Muslims was dispatched by the Prophet ﷺ to face a Roman Army of almost 200,000 soldiers. Abdullāh was instructed by the Prophet ﷺ to take control of the army should Zayd ibn Hārithah and Ja’far Ibn Abī Tālib be killed. Soon after the battle began, both Zayd and Ja’far were felled by the onrush of Roman swords. The battle-flag was therefore hastily passed onto Abdullāh, who hesitated for a moment before reciting the following lines of poetry:
I swear oh my ego, you will submit voluntarily
You will submit voluntarily, or you will be forced to submit
Why is that I see you detesting paradise?
You are nothing but a sperm drop in a small worn-out vessel
After reciting these lines, he thrust himself into the ranks of the Roman army and fought valiantly until he was martyred.
1) To equip the learner with the language skills needed to read the Qur'an and Hadith.
2) To lay the foundations for the studying of the rich heritage of classical Islamic texts.
The Methodology Adopted in the Delivery of the Diploma
Qur'anic/Classical Arabic is the Arabic used in the Noble Qur'an; the Arabic of classical religious, intellectual and legal texts; and upon which Modern Standard Arabic is based.
The focus will be on practical application of grammatical rules by directly reading and translating classical Arabic texts, including Qur’anic passages. Students will consequently be able to see the fruits of their efforts very quickly after embarking upon their studies.
In the first year, 15 phrases/sentences from the Qur'an will be studied per unit across 40 units. A minimum of 600 Qur'anic phrases will therefore be learnt by the student.
Vocabulary lists are based on word frequency in the Qur’an and by the end of Year One the student will be exposed to approximately 50% of Qur’anic vocabulary.
Additional exercises will be used to consolidate understanding and comprehension via application of the rules learnt throughout the course.
Abdullāh Ibn Rawāhah
The ethos of this diploma is inspired by the legacy of the legendary poet, military general, and companion of the Messenger of Allāh ﷺ: Abdullāh Ibn Rawāha. Abdullāh was one of the twelve leaders selected by the Prophet ﷺ in the pledge of Al-Aqabah to manage the affairs of the new Muslim community in Madina. He participated in all the major battles fought by the Muslims, including the battles of Badr, Uhud and Al-Khandaq. He was one of the few individuals in the city of Madina who could write proficiently, and was an accomplished poet. He was therefore appointed as one of the poets responsible for defending the honour of the Prophet ﷺ, alongside Hassān Ibn Thābit and Ka’b Ibn Mālik. His legacy was sealed in the battle of Mu’tah, in which a small army of approximately 3,000 Muslims was dispatched by the Prophet ﷺ to face a Roman Army of almost 200,000 soldiers. Abdullāh was instructed by the Prophet ﷺ to take control of the army should Zayd ibn Hārithah and Ja’far Ibn Abī Tālib be killed. Soon after the battle began, both Zayd and Ja’far were felled by the onrush of Roman swords. The battle-flag was therefore hastily passed onto Abdullāh, who hesitated for a moment before reciting the following lines of poetry:
I swear oh my ego, you will submit voluntarily
You will submit voluntarily, or you will be forced to submit
Why is that I see you detesting paradise?
You are nothing but a sperm drop in a small worn-out vessel
After reciting these lines, he thrust himself into the ranks of the Roman army and fought valiantly until he was martyred.
Prerequisites:
- The main prerequisite for the diploma is a strong passion for learning the language of the Qur’an
- The ability to read the Qur’an (without understanding its meanings).
NB: Reading the Arabic script will not be taught as part of this programme.
Certification:
Upon completion of this diploma, students will receive the Abdullāh Ibn Rawāha Certificate in Classical Arabic Studies.
- The main prerequisite for the diploma is a strong passion for learning the language of the Qur’an
- The ability to read the Qur’an (without understanding its meanings).
NB: Reading the Arabic script will not be taught as part of this programme.
Certification:
Upon completion of this diploma, students will receive the Abdullāh Ibn Rawāha Certificate in Classical Arabic Studies.
Arabic Year 1
'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.
We will also utilise the exercises from 'Arabic Through The Quran' by Alan Jones.
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.
We will also utilise the exercises from 'Arabic Through The Quran' by Alan Jones.
Arabic Year 2
Continuing 'Access to Quranic Arabic' by Abdul Wahid Hamid until its completion.
We will continue to utilise exercises from 'Arabic Through The Quran' by Alan Jones during the second year.
A study of selected hadith that are brief and comprehensive.
The second year will focus more on application and practice of rules to allow students more time to apply the theory they have studied.
We will continue to utilise exercises from 'Arabic Through The Quran' by Alan Jones during the second year.
A study of selected hadith that are brief and comprehensive.
The second year will focus more on application and practice of rules to allow students more time to apply the theory they have studied.
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Learning Outcomes
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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
Watrerloo Centre, 389 Waterloo Road, Manchester, M8 9AB Getting Here The Centre is easily accessible from the motorway and the local bus service. Parking There is a free car park available at the venue, if the spaces are full there is also free parking on the surrounding streets. |
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education@guidancehub.org
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0161 870 6001
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