The Alimiyyah Diploma is a comprehensive Islamic studies programme that equips students with beneficial knowledge rooted in the Quran and Sunnah. In the name of Allah, the Most-Merciful, the Most-Beneficent. May our forever salutations be upon our beloved Messenger of Allah (SWT).
Nearly two billion people across the globe identify as Muslim; therefore, Islam is the faith of almost one-quarter of the world’s population.
Consequently, we aim to play a leading role throughout Scotland and beyond, educating and inspiring students with the teachings of the Quran and Sunnah.
Furthermore, the Alimiyyah Diploma Award guides prospective students on their journey in seeking beneficial knowledge and developing skills to become role models for future generations.
Moreover, we envision a society where individuals, regardless of background or age, flourish in their religiosity, education, and community endeavours. Accordingly, we offer excellent opportunities to our students while studying the Alimiyyah Diploma at AFECC.
Additionally, our Alimiyyah Diploma course follows a structure that allows students to seek knowledge in gradual stages, as laid out by the scholars.
A full list of the modules covered is provided in the section “what you study” below.
Importantly, the course takes place online and you’ll need to spend a total of 12 hours per week (Alimiyyah 8 hours and Arabic 4 hours) studying.
The ‘Alimiyyah Diploma’ stands as the most prestigious accolade Al Farooq Education and Community Centre awards.
To elaborate, students will spend an intensive 4 years under senior teachers and lecturers covering classical texts authored by great scholars of the past. As a result, they study topics in depth and take exams on sciences such as Aqidah, Tafseer, Hadith and Fiqh.
In addition, students obtaining a Diploma may also choose to enhance their knowledge by pursuing post-graduate studies in order to specialise in Arabic language, hadith classification, legal verdicts or teaching.
Consequently, students who successfully complete the Alimiyyah course receive an Islamic Diploma.
At AFECC, we aim to empower future generations through a strong understanding of the deen of Allah and Islam, primarily through the Alimiyyah Diploma program.
Moreover, AFECC is a forward-thinking, creative and energetic organisation with individuals dedicated to benefiting the local community across Glasgow and beyond.
Additionally, AFECC’s ambition is to push boundaries and host innovative project designs with creativity that inform success. Our team commits to making positive change whilst going that extra mile.
Furthermore, we commit to serving the community. We want to educate, inspire and serve the community to a greater level..
Specifically, our objective is to connect students with the classical texts of the past scholars such as, Sheikh ul-Islam ibn Taymiyyah, Ibn-Qayyim & Ibn Rajab Al Hanbali.
Here are key reasons to choose AFECC for your Alimiyyah Diploma studies:
We focus on the following factors to allow ourselves to build our students upon a strong foundational understanding of the deen .
By public vote in 2019, AFECC earned the title of Scotland’s Mosque of the Year thanks to its education programmes and charity work.
Thus, we provide a world-class education and service. Make AFECC your first choice to commence your journey towards becoming a student of knowledge based on faith and piety, which comes from monotheism.
The Alimiyyah Diploma includes mandatory modules over four years:
| Year 1 | |
|---|---|
| Module | Units |
| Tadheemul Ilm | Unit 1: Glorifying Knowledge |
| Al Adaab ul Asharah | Unit 1: The Ten Points of Conduct |
| Al Usool uth Thalatha | Unit 1: The three Fundamental Principles of Islam |
| Al-Qawaid Al-Arba’ah | Unit 1: The four principles of Tafsir |
| Arabic level 1 | Unit 1: Medina university Arabic text books, Recognizing Arabic letters |
| Al-Manzumah Bayquniyyah | Unit 1: The code of Bayquniyyah |
| Publication | Unit 1: Write a research paper with a short class prestation |
| Year 2 | |
|---|---|
| Module | Units |
| Usool at-Tafsir | Unit 2: A study of the principles of Tafsir |
| Al-Qawaid Al-Muthlaa | Unit 2: A study of the Exemplary Principles Concerning Allah’s Beautiful Names and Attributes |
| Usool min Ilm al Usool | Unit 2: The sources of evidence for legislation in Islam |
| Umdat al Fiqh | Unit 2: Purification and Prayer |
| Arabic level 2 | Unit 2: Medina university Arabic text books, Lessons in Arabic Language |
| Student Presentation | Unit 2: Salah presentation |
| Year 3 | |
|---|---|
| Module | Units |
| Umdat Al-Fiqh | Unit 3: comprehensive insight into the school of law |
| Nukhbatul Fikr | Unit 3: detailed study of the nomenclature of Hadith and its systematic application |
| Kitaab at-Tawheed | Unit 3: Evidence to study and understand Allah’s oneness |
| Al-Waraqaat in Usool al Fiqh | Unit 3: Methodology of Islamic Law |
| Al-Aqidah al-Wasitiyyah | Unit 3: Monotheistic understanding of Allah |
| Arabic level 3 | Unit 3: Medina university Arabic text books, Reading |
| Student Presentation | Unit 3: Prepare and deliver a Jummah Khutbah 1 |
| Year 4 | |
|---|---|
| Module | Units |
| Al-Tahaawiyyah | Unit 4: Principles of creed |
| Al-Qawaid al-Fiqhiyyah | Unit 4: Leading principles of Fiqh |
| Uloom al-Qur’an | Unit 4: Quran Sciences |
| Takhreej al-Hadith & ilm al-Rijaal | Unit 4: Prophetic narrations on the foundations of Islam |
| Kashf al-Shubuhaat | Unit 4: A study of odd doubts raised from the polytheists and its clarification |
| Arabic level 4 | Unit 4: Medina university Arabic text books, Conversating |
| Student Presentation | Unit 4: prepare and deliver a Jummah Khutbah in a masjid 2 |
There is one exam in every semester for the Arabic course in each of these sections, Duroos Al-Arabiyah, Al – Qiraah and At – Tabeer.
Assessments for the Alimiyyah Diploma include:
Applicants for the Alimiyyah Diploma should be 16 or older; younger candidates require an interview.
Additionally, students should be able to recite the Qur’an fluently at an appropriate measure.
They also have an understanding of Islam at a foundational level such as the five pillars of Islam and the six articles of faith.
Students must have a willingness to learn and must be dedicated.
Students can apply in-person at Al Farooq Education and Community Centre admissions office.
Students engaged in the Alimiyyah Diploma can participate in extra-curricular activities like winter conferences and monthly workshops by renowned scholars.
A winter conference where students will have the opportunity to study under a wide range of scholars.
Once a month in-person workshops delivered by renowned guest lecturers based upon a variety of topics.
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