Advanced Level

Advanced Sciences Overview

The Advanced Programme is designed to equip students with the ability to access primary sources directly. The goal is to nurture students into leading thinkers and scholars for the coming age characterised by their sound knowledge, piety, and positive contributions to wider society.

This programme is equivalent to the final years of an ‘Ālimiyyah degree at a traditional madrasah in the Indian subcontinent. Accordingly, students will be expected to possess a proper command of Arabic grammar, Islamic Law, and usūl – the Principles of the Islamic Sciences. Students who successfully complete both years of the programme (including examinations) will be awarded a Licence in Islamic Scholarship (Shahādah ‘Ālimiyyah).

These two years will be primarily studied via online recordings alongside live seminars throughout the year.

Qualification

Licence in Islamic Scholarship (Shahadat al-Alimiyyah)

Students will spend a minimum of two years perfecting their studies in the Islamic Sciences. After two years, students will be entitled to sit their final exams in order to be awarded full authorisation in Islamic Scholarship (shahādah). This is in addition to the ijāzāt received upon completion of certain texts on fiqh and Hadith during the ‘Ālimiyyah years and/or those issued on our Sacred Sciences Journeys.

Graduates may choose to remain on the Advanced programme to receive further ijāzāt and/or 

specialise in Legal Verdicts (fatāwā), Hadith Classification (Musṭalaḥ al-Ḥadīth), or Arabic language. Those who demonstrate academic excellence may consider a full-time teaching post. Many graduates have progressed to establish learning centres of their own, building on the legacy of Al-Salam Institute and realising the objective of the widespread creation and dissemination of religious knowledge.

Al-Salam Institute also provides a ‘passive study’ route for Advanced Sciences students. This is an exclusive feature whereby students benefit from the knowledge taught as well as classroom discussions whilst being exempt from examinations and prerequisites during their time on the programme. Please note that students opting for this mode of study will not formally qualify as an Islamic scholar (‘Ālim), as the Licence in Islamic Scholarship will only be awarded to those who successfully complete all in-course assessments and end-of-year examinations.

 

Course Structure

The programme is delivered by a series of lectures and seminars, all of which are online and available on our Virtual Madrasah for students to review and revise at their own convenience. This level consists of seven mandatory modules: the Arabic language, Islamic Law, Hadith, Quranic studies, and usūl – the principle sciences underpinning these disciplines. Students will also have the opportunity to further their studies by travelling abroad with the institute on the annual Sacred Sciences Journey and the Summer Residential Retreat. These opportunities are highly recommended for students who are have the time and means to reinforce the material covered in the classroom under the guidance of a wide variety of international scholars.

Teaching Delivery

Introduction

Our unique four-tier structure makes our Islamic Scholarship Programmes unlike any other. The Programmes are split into four distinct levels: Foundation Year, Arabic Immersion Year, Alimiyyah Programme, and the world-renowned Advanced Sciences Programme – taught exclusively by Shaykh Akram Nadwi. These four programmes together form the UK’s first part-time, highly specialised series of Islamic Sciences programmes taught exclusively in the English language.

Core Lectures

Students of the Islamic Scholarship Programme all gather for the compulsory lectures on ‘Study Sundays’. These are the core lectures that take place during term-time over 30 weeks (or 24 for the Advanced Sciences Programme). They provide the core information to be further applied in tutorials, essays, and examinations. Core lectures take place onsite (in London) but are also streamed live to our online students around the world. Thereafter, recordings are made available to all students via the Virtual Madrasah – ASI’s flagship learning management system.

Seminars

Seminars develop your ability to think for yourself – an essential prerequisite for academic success – and perhaps the single most important skill instilled in students at ASI. You will learn to present and defend your opinions, accept constructive criticism, and consolidate your lessons into a coherent and articulate perspective.

Term dates for the 2023-2024 Academic Year:

Induction Day:
Sunday 1st October 2023
Autumn term:
Sunday 8th October 2023 – Sunday 17th December 2023*
Winter term:
Sunday 7th January 2024 – Sunday 3rd March 2024
Spring term:
Sunday 21st April 2024 – Sunday 30th June 2024
Core Lectures:
30 full-day lectures on Sundays during the academic term-time
Workshops:
2-5 half-day practical sessions on Saturdays throughout the calendar year
Seminars:
8-15 one-day intensive seminars throughout the calendar year
Residentials**:
Winter 2023: 7th - 10th December
Spring 2024: TBC

Term dates may be subject to change.
*No live Sunday classes on 10th December due to Winter Retreat. See dates above
**Residentials are elective programmes and are priced separately

Overview

MODULES
UNITS
CREDITS
Hadith Studies
  • Unit 1: Hadith Criticism and Fiqh Methodology of Bukhari (Sahih al-Bukhari)
  • Unit 2: Hadith Criticism and Fiqh Methodology of Tirmidhi (Sunan al-Tirmidhi)
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Islamic Law
  • Unit 1: Book of Transactions (Text: al-Mughni)
  • Seminar 1: Introduction to Kitab al-Hujjah ala Ahl al-Madinah
  • Seminar 2: Introduction to Kitab al-Umm
  • Seminar 3: Book of Marriage (Text: Badai al-Sanai)
30
Quranic Studies
  • Unit 1: Classical Quranic Exegesis (Text: Tafsir al-Kashshaf)
  • Seminar 1: Introduction to Tafsir al-Tabari
  • Seminar 2: Introduction to Tafsir al-Baydawi
  • Seminar 3: Coherence of the Quran
30
Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence
  • Seminar 1: Introduction to Usul al-Sarakhsi
  • Seminar 2: Introduction to al-Risalah
  • Seminar 3: Introduction to al-Ashbah wa al-Nazair
10
Objectives of Islamic Law
  • Unit 1: Objectives of Islamic Law (Text: Hujjatullah al-Balighah)
  • Seminar 1: Introduction to al-Muwaffaqat
30
Arabic Language
  • Unit 1: Arabic Grammar (Text: al-Mufassal)
30
Arabic Literature
  • Unit 1: Anthology of Arabic Literature (Text: Al-Mukhtarat)
  • Unit 2: Pre-Islamic Poetry (Text: Al-Mu’allaqat)
10
Live Seminars
  • Monthly: A detailed study of Bukhari & Tirmidhi
  • Additional Seminars
10
Examinations
  • Unit 1: Examinations on all core modules
  • Workshop 1: Academic Writing and Research Methodology
45

Hadith Studies

Unit 1:
Hadith Criticism and Fiqh Methodology of Bukhari

Overview

This module involves the detailed study of hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari and Sunan al-Tirmidhi. The first unit on Sahih al-Bukhari will highlight the brilliant method used by Bukhari in extracting the narrations of his collection and understanding Islamic law and theology. In the process, chains of transmission (isnads) for the same hadith texts from other collections will be analysed so as to show why Bukhari only chose the chains that he did, and why he left the others, in line with his remarkably consistent and thorough methodology. Moreover, the criticisms of masters like Daraqutni against some of the narrations included by Bukhari will be fully discussed.

Primary Text

Sahih al-Bukhari

About the Text

The full name of Sahih al-Bukhari (according to Ibn Salah) is al-Jami’ al-Sahih al-Musnad al-Mukhtasar min umur Rasul Allah wa Suanihi wa Ayyamihi. Bukhari travelled throughout the Abbasid-controlled lands from the age of 16, collecting over 300,000 hadith. One of Bukhari’s prominent teachers, Ishaq Ibn Rahwayh, requested him to compile a book of only authentic narrations of the Prophet, which led him to compile the al-Jami’. Bukhari finished his work around 846 CE/231 AH. In the remaining twenty-four years of his life, Bukhari made minor revisions to his book, notably the chapter headings. Each version is named by its narrator. According to Ibn Hajar al-‘Asqalani the number of hadiths in all the versions of Sahih al-Bukhari is the same. The most famous one today is the version narrated by al-Firabri (d. 932 CE/320 AH), a trusted student of Bukhari. Other narrations of Bukhari were transmitted through Ibrahim ibn Ma’qal (d. 907 CE/295 AH), Hammad ibn Shaker (d. 923 CE/311 AH), Mansur Burduzi (d. 931 CE/319 AH) and Husain Mahamili (d. 941 CE/330 AH). The importance of studying Bukhari’s work is the fact that it is held to be the most authentic book in Islam after the Quran. The two primary benefits to studying his book are: firstly, he collected, according to his criteria, all of the most-sound hadith; secondly, he shows how these soundest narrations are sufficient for one’s religion.

About the Author

Abu Abdullah Muhammad ibn Isma’il ibn Ibrahim ibn al-Mughira al-Ju’fi al-Bukhari was born in 194 AH and died in 256 AH, corresponding to 19 July 810 – September 870 CE. Bukhari’s great-grandfather, al-Mughirah, settled in Bukhara after accepting Islam at the hands of Bukhara’s governor, Yaman al-Ju`fi. Bukhari’s academic life in hadith began in the year 205 AH. He memorised the works of ‘Abdullah ibn al-Mubarak while still a child. He was raised by his mother because his father died when he was an infant. He began authoring books and narrating hadith as an adolescent.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this module students should be able to:
• Analyse and critically evaluate hadith commentaries
• Relate the level of authenticity of a hadith to its social, theological and spiritual application
• Demonstrate in-depth understanding of the criteria for hadith preference in legal applications
• Investigate the primary source of hadith material in the analysis of religious issues
• Understand how these same narrations can be understood and applied in our time to modern questions that the community faces.

Hadith Studies

Unit 2:
Hadith Criticism and Fiqh Methodology of al-Tirmidhi

Overview

The second unit on Sunan al-Tirmidhi lessons will further expand upon hidden defects of hadith by analysing the works of Daraqutni and others. Furthermore, Tirmidhi manages to bring together an incredible wealth of information about how the Companions, students of the Companions (taba’un) and the early generations of scholars derived law from hadith, or differed with some hadith or reconciled between certain hadith. In this way, the student is empowered with similar tools of analysis as those early generations when engaging with the hadith canon.

Primary Text

Sunan al-Tirmidhi

About the Text

The full title of the text is al-Jami’ al-mukhtasar min al-sunan al-Rasul Allah wa ma’rifah al-sahih wa al-ma’lul wa ma ‘alaihi al-‘amal. It is one of the six major hadith collections. It was collected by Abu ‘Isa Muhammad ibn ‘Isa al-Tirmidhi. He began compiling it after the year 250 AH and completed it on the 10 Dhu al-Hijjah 270 AH. It contains 3,956 hadith, and has been divided into fifty chapters. It is also classified as a Sunan, which implies that the book has been divided into chapters according to their legal subject, such as purification, prayer etc. The work is an extraordinary collection of hadith relating to legal rulings (ahkam) and how isnads are to be analysed for hidden defects (‘illah), which are sometimes explicitly mentioned by Tirmidhi and sometimes not. The compiler’s principal aim was to discuss the legal opinions of the early jurists. Tirmidhi mostly mentioned those hadith which the jurists used as the basis for their legal decisions and he mentioned which school used which traditions. Hence this book became an important source for the different opinions of the various legal schools.

About the Author

Abu ‘Isa Muhammad ibn Isa al-Sulami al-Bughi al-Tirmidhi was born during the reign of the Abbasid Caliph al-Ma’mun in 209 AH (824/825 CE). He was born in Tirmidh, in modern-day Uzbekistan. Tirmidhi began the study of hadith at the age of 20. He was a pupil of Bukhari, Muslim and Abu Dawud. Muslim narrated one hadith from Tirmidhi in his own Sahih. Tirmidhi became blind in the last two years of his life and died on 13 Rajab 279 A.H. / 892 C.E.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this module students should be able to:
• Analyse and critically evaluate hadith commentaries
• Relate the level of authenticity of a hadith to its social, theological and spiritual application
• Demonstrate in-depth understanding of the criteria for hadith preference in legal applications
• Investigate the primary source of hadith material in the analysis of religious issues
• Understand how these same narrations can be understood and applied in our time to modern questions that the community faces.

Islamic Law

Unit 1:
Book of Transactions
Seminar 1:
Introduction to Kitab al-Hujjah ‘ala Ahl al-Madina
Seminar 2:
Introduction to Kitab al-Umm
Seminar 3:
Book of Marriage
Seminar 4:
Issuing Legal Verdicts

Overview

This module is a comparative study of Islamic law. The text chosen for this area of study will highlight some of the most profound legal thought from contrasting legal traditions. The module will introduce a dynamic way of approaching traditional Islamic law; taking the schools of law as a foundation whilst applying a rigorous scholarly method that truly considers how traditional fiqh can be analysed in light of principles of hadith, Arabic language and Islamic legal theory (usul al-fiqh).

Primary Text

Al-Mughni

About the Text

Imam al-Muwaffaq Ibn al-Qudama’s al-Mughni is one of the foremost legal masterpieces of Islamic civilisation, with a superb documentation of the juristic findings of the Sunni schools of Islamic law. The one termed ‘Sultan of the Ulama’, Imam ‘Izz al-Din b. ‘Abd al-Salam, said, ‘In terms of quality and research, I have not seen in Islam the like of al-Mughni by al-Muwaffaq.’ The Hanbalis narrate that Imam Ahmad was seen in a dream and said, ‘Your companion al-Muwaffaq has not been remiss in [his] commentary [entitled al-Mughni].’ Ibn Taymiyyah is reported to have said, ‘No one has entered al-Sham after al-Awzaʿai with more knowledge of Islamic law than Shaykh Muwaffaq.’

About the Author

His full name was Muwaffaq al-Din Abu Muhammad Abd Allah Ibn Ahmad Ibn Muhammad Ibn Qudamah al-Maqdisi. Imam Ibn Qudama al-Maqdisi was a noted Hanbali ascetic, juris-consult and traditionalist theologian. He authored many treatises on jurisprudence and doctrine. He was born in Palestine in Jammain in 1147AD/541AH. He received the first phase of his education in Damascus where he studied the Quran and hadith. He left Palestine with his maternal cousin, ‘Abd al-Ghani, for Baghdad in 561AH. In later life, Ibn Qudamah left Damascus to join Salah al-Din in his expedition against the Franks in 1187AD / 573AH, participating particularly in Salah al-Din’s conquest of Jerusalem. He died on Saturday, the Day of Eid al-Fitr on 7 July 1223 AD / 620 AH.

Learning Outcomes

• Upon successful completion of this module students should be able to:Understand legal reasoning of the different legal schools, including ones outside of the four standard Sunni legal schools of law
• Appreciate the expertise, sophistication and open-mindedness that characterised early legal thought
• Demonstrate proficiency in comparative Islamic law

Quranic Studies

Unit 1:
Classical Quranic Exegesis
Unit 2:
Quranic Exegesis
Seminar 1:
Introduction to Tafsir al-Tabari
Seminar 2:
Introduction to Tafsir al-Baydawi
Seminar 3:
Coherence of the Quran

Overview

This module is designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the application of Quranic exegetical methodology by studying famous exegetical works. Various passages of the Quran with theological, legal and spiritual emphasis will be critically discussed by studying these exegetical works based on tradition (riwayah) and deduction (dirayah). Classical and contemporary interpretations of the Quran in the Muslim world will also be

Primary Text

Al-Kashshaf ‘an haqa’iq al-Tanzil

About the Text

Al-Kashshaf was written in the 12th century CE. It is considered a primary source by all major scholars. However, it is criticised for the inclusion of Mutazili philosophical views. Nevertheless, his work is the best for understanding the language of the Quran, its eloquence and miraculous nature. The work shows how the Quran was understood at the time of its revelation; hence, it has been used by Sunnis throughout the centuries in their religious seminaries.

About the Author

Abu al-Qasim Mahmud ibn Umar al-Zamakhshari (1074 or 1075 – 1143 or 1144 CE) was of Iranian origin, who subscribed to the Mutazilite theological doctrine.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this module students should be able to:
• Demonstrate a knowledge of the major exegetical types and works
• Critically analyse and evaluate Quranic exegetical works
• Relate multiple meanings of Quranic text by reference to exegetical works
• Demonstrate critical ability to deduct theological, legal and spiritual meanings from the Quranic verses by following correct exegetical methodology

Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence

Seminar 1:
Introduction to Usul al-Sarakhsi
Seminar 2:
Introduction to Al-Risalah
Seminar 3:
Introduction to Al-Ashbah wa al-Naza’ir

Overview

This module will cover the study of the principles of Islamic jurisprudence (usul al-fiqh) at an advanced level. As part of the training process, students will engage with the four primary sources of law together with the supplementary sources used in the practice of ijtihad (independent legal deduction). The module will detail the historical development of usul al-fiqh from its inception, to its usage in the later works by the scholars of the tariqah al-mutakallimin, to its modern implications.

Primary Text

Various

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this module students should be able to:
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the history of Islamic law and Islamic law-making
• Critically evaluate the sources of Islamic law
• Understand the historical usage of supplementary sources of law
• Accurately describe the fundamental concepts of ‘Usul al-Fiqh’ and its development through the ages
• Appreciate the theological, legal and spiritual implications of different approaches to Islamic jurisprudence

Quranic Studies

Unit 1:
Objectives of Islamic Law
Seminar:
Introduction to Al-Muwaffaqat

Overview

This module will cover the great work of Shah Wali Allah al-Dihlawi, Hujjatullah al-Balighah (The Profound Evidence of Allah). The text is monumental due to its balance and depth in explaining the wisdom of Islamic rulings through a study of the Prophetic hadith. Through critical analysis of the text, students will be able to put Islam into context and make a connection between each juristic ruling; because the Hujjat makes all the parts of Islam whole. The study of this work refines the intellect; and by studying how the author addressed the hadith corpus to the challenges of his time, we will be better prepared to apply the same corpus to the challenges of the present era. Similarly, students will discuss the dangers of attempting to make the wisdom or higher objectives (maqasid) of the shariah into independent sources for law-making.

Primary Text

Hujjatullah al-Balighah

About the Text

The magnum opus of Shah Wali Allah, Hujjat Allah al-Balighah, is a comprehensive and cogent work presenting a synthesis of the Islamic creed, devotions, transactions, morals, social philosophy, statecraft and spirituality.Few works can compare with the compendious yet clear and cohesive exposition attempted in the Hujjat Allah al-Balighah. The text laid the foundation of a new dialectical theology for the modern age of reason.

About the Author

Shah Waliullah Dahlawi was born in 1703 C.E. four years before the death of Aurangzeb. His father, Shah Abdur Raheem was among the leading Hanafi jurists and a distinguished scholar of Islam in Delhi. Shah Waliullah was introduced to Islamic education at the age of five and completed the recitation of the Quran by the age of seven. At the age of 23 he travelled to Makkah for pilgrimage. During his stay in Makkah he received training and Ijazah in hadith from various leading scholars of the Hijaz. Upon his return to India, he remained busy in teaching and writing until his death (20 August, 1762).

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this module students should be able to:
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the objectives of Islamic law
• Critically evaluate the usage of the ‘maqasid’ as a source of law-making
• Understand the priorities of the different legislation in Islam
• Articulate the reasoning for the differences in the development of the major legal schools

Arabic Language

Unit 1:
Arabic Grammar

Overview

In the modern era there is an alarming trend for recent graduates from Islamic institutions, and even established scholars, to make fundamental mistakes in Arabic grammar. Therefore, this module provides an opportunity to revise one’s knowledge of this oft-neglected area and develop expertise in the nuances of the language. For this purpose, al-Mufassal of Imam Zamakhshari, a masterpiece on the fundamentals Arabic grammar, will be studied alongside workshops in Arabic composition and linguistic exposition of the books of hadith, Islamic law, and Quranic exegesis that are also taught in the Advanced level.

Primary Text

Al-Mufassal

About the Text

Commentators and critiques of classical works on Arabic grammar have noted that al-Mufassal is one of Zamakhshari’s most important, popular and best-known works. The Encyclopedia Britannica mentions that al-Mufassal was “celebrated for its concise but exhaustive exposition” of the principles of Arabic grammar. The text is perhaps the most important grammatical work that is taught from the traditional syllabus, and is an authority on the Arabic language despite its conciseness and relatively late addition to the corpus.

About the Author

Abu al-Qasim Mahmud ibn Umar al-Zamakhshari (1074 or 1075 – 1143 or 1144 CE) was of Iranian origin, who subscribed to the Mutazilite theological doctrine. He is considered to have reached the level of ijtihad in Arabic in grammar, meaning that he will differ with Sibawayh and the Kufan/Basri schools on certain particulars of the language, which will benefit the student further.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this module students should be able to:
• Accurately detail the properties of the Noun, Verb, and Particle
• Demonstrate mastery of the Arabic language
• Appreciate the subtleties of Arabic grammar and composition

Arabic Literature

Unit 1:
Classical Arabic Anthology: Al-Mukhtarat
Unit 2:
Pre-Islamic Poetry: Al-Mu’allaqat

Overview

Primary Text

Various

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this module students should be able to:
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Live Seminars

Monthly Seminar:
A detailed study of Bukhari & Tirmidhi
Additional Seminars
Various

Overview

Primary Text

Various

Examinations

Examinations:
All core modules

Overview

Details

The objectives of the examinations are to:
• Assess the student’s critical abilities
• Encourage the student to manage their time effectively, organise their ideas, and extend and compliment their previous studies.
• Employ the skills, intellectual and practical, acquired during the previous years of the study.
• Prepare the student for life as a graduate of ASI; conducting independent research and contributing to the body of literature in their chosen field.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this module students should be able to:
• Identify a research issue or question
• Demonstrate the ability to critically analyse classical Islamic texts
• Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and critique modern scholarship
• Exhibit confidence in expressing an opinion in an informed manner
• Demonstrate awareness of the standards of academic presentation
• Demonstrate an advanced ability to understand and analyse theoretical ideas, and to apply these ideas to a modern context

Where and when do the classes take place?

The classes are held live online on Sundays.

Are the programmes taught in English?

Yes. All of the programmes are taught in the English language. Many of the texts are studied in the original Arabic with translation, explanation, and tuition in English.

I have a very busy schedule and cannot always dedicate an entire Sunday to my studies. Are the classes mandatory to attend?

Yes and no. Due to recent events we have been able to successfully launch all our courses online, thereby becoming a worldwide course provider. Our students have some level of flexibility to allow for the differences in time zones. However, we strongly recommend for all students to attend all classes live.

Can I study entirely online?

Yes. Each of the programmes can be studied online from start to finish. Further, recorded access is available for all core lectures until the end of the academic year.

Does Shaykh Akram Nadwi teach the entire programme?

No. There are over 20 faculty members teaching the Islamic Scholarship Programmes who are experts in their respective fields. Shaykh Akram teaches certain modules in each programme and authorises graduation from ASI, but he does not teach everything!

Is the Alimiyyah Programme recognised by Nadwat al-‘Ulama or any national or international universities?

At the moment – no. The entire programme is authorised by Shaykh Akram Nadwi.

How will I be assessed?

Students are assessed by a mixture of written assignments and examinations, as well as an independent research project in the final year.

Do I have to sit the exams in the UK even if I live abroad?

No. All exams and assignments are conducted online via the ASI Portal. The final year (graduation) exams are required to be sat onsite. Students living outside of the UK are able to sit these exams at a designated test centre near to their location.

Are the Residential programmes included?

Yes and no. The Residential programmes, which includes two Student Retreats based in the UK, as well as international trips such as the Knowledge Retreat and Sacred Sciences Journey, exist in order to enable students to spend time together in good company, study together and on SSJ's to spend time visiting and gaining ijazah from some of the leading scholars of the Muslim world. However, they are elective programmes and are priced separately. Find out more.

What happens once I graduate?

Graduates of ASI are marked by their embodiment of religious knowledge and are encouraged to contribute to society through their writings, actions, and dealings with others. Graduates may also choose to pursue post-graduate study in order to specialise in legal verdicts, hadith classification, or Arabic language.

What are the tuition fees?

Tuition starts from £1,800 per annum. For further details please visit: https://alsalam.ac.uk/fees/


Can I enrol one year at a time, instead of the entire programme at once?

Yes.

How many teaching hours are there per week?

There are 7-8 hours of core lectures on a weekly basis, as well as an average of 4 hours per week of seminars and tutorials.

How many hours of independent study is recommended?

We recommend 4 hours of independent study per week, in addition to the core lectures on Sundays.

I live outside of London. Should I attend onsite or online?

Online; all of our classes are now being held live online.

What are the entry requirements to join my intended programme?

Entry requirements for each programme are detailed on their respective pages. Generally, the entry requirements for each programme is successful completion of the preceding programme (or equivalent).

I have been studying the Islamic sciences for quite a while on my own, do I have to start at the Foundation Year?

No. Students who have already graduated from an Islamic studies programme may be eligible to enter directly into a programme more suited to their educational history.

How can I determine which level I should enrol onto?
Will I automatically be enrolled onto the following year?

No. Entry onto the next year of your chosen programme is subject to satisfactory results in the end of year examinations.

Where do I sign up?

Visit our Islamic Scholarship Programmes page to find the right programme for you and apply.

Tuition Fees for 2024-25 academic year

Single Payment (GBP)
Instalment Plan (GBP)
Over 3 consecutive months
3x
Total
*Ramadan / Early Bird
£1,800
£700
£2,100
Full Price
£2,100
£800
£2,400

 

*Ramadan Discount Ends: 5th May 2024

 

*Onsite:

Onsite students are those who choose to attend the lectures on Sundays in London. The benefit of attending onsite is that students are able to study directly from the teachers and benefit from the classroom environment. Onsite students (all students of the ISP) will also have recorded access to all of the core lectures lectures a few days after the lessons are delivered.

*We are currently only accepting online applications for this academic year.

 

Online:

The online enrolment option is available for students who live outside of London or cannot travel to the class venue on a weekly basis. The classes are streamed live online to students all over the world via the ASI Virtual Madrasah. Lessons are streamed at high-definition with a multi-camera setup, facilitating an interactive learning environment for dynamic student engagement and participation.

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