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2 Contents 04 About Al-Salam Institute 05 How Al-Salam Institute Works 06 The Islamic Scholarship Programme 08 Foundation Level (One Year) 10 Intermediate Level (Three Years) 16 Advanced Level (Two Years) 19 Online and On-demand Studies 21 Sacred Sciences Journey 22 How to Apply Term Dates Deadlines Tuition Fees + 44 (0) (0) info@alsalam.ac.uk 2

3 Welcome AL-SALAM INSTITUTE IS QUICKLY BECOMING ONE OF THE WORLD S LEADING CENTRES FOR ARABIC AND ISLAMIC STUDIES. The partnership that we have established between traditional Islamic scholarship and contemporary advancements in technology and learning environments makes us an obvious choice for those who intend to further their understanding of the religion and the world around them. Here you will be able to pursue your intellectual curiosity in the company of like-minded individuals from all over the world. Our presence in the heart of east London coupled with our global online outreach means that you will be joining a community of some of the most capable and diverse selection of teachers and students, helping you to develop as an independent thinker and contributor to wider society. It is an exciting time to be joining the ASI community: in 2016 we will be celebrating 10 years in service to the study of Arabic and Islamic sciences. If you join us, you ll find that your studies with the Institute will be a truly unique experience; an amazing journey of knowledge, enrichment and self-improvement. We hope that God accepts and is pleased with your efforts and look forward to welcoming you to the community. Mohammad Akram Nadwi PRINCIPAL AND CO-FOUNDER AL-SALAM INSTITUTE 3

4 About Al-Salam Institute AL-SALAM INSTITUTE (ASI) WAS ESTABLISHED IN OXFORD, UK IN 2006 AS A MEANS TO FACILITATE THE STUDY OF ARABIC AND TRADITIONAL ISLAMIC SCIENCES FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS AND WORKING PROFESSIONALS. Through a combination of authentic Islamic scholarship and modern academic advancements, ASI delivers its pioneering 6-year Alimiyyah Programme (also known as the Islamic Scholarship Programme) in London and online live. Our mission is to deliver the authentic teachings of Islam through classical texts with a profound awareness of the modern era. Our vision is to produce a new generation of leading thinkers and Islamic scholars who are characterised by their sound knowledge of the authentic sources, independence of mind in their application, and their embodiment of religious virtue. ASI Education Research Outreach Islamic Scholarship Programme Sacred Sciences Journey Seminars Academic Publications Outreach Projects 4

5 Al-Salam Institute was established in Oxford, UK in 2006 as a means to facilitate the study of the traditional Islamic sciences through classical texts up to an Advanced level. How Al-Salam Institute Works OUR COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND OUTREACH ENCOMPASSES OUR BROADER GOALS OF GRASS ROOTS TEACHING AND LEARNING: ISLAMIC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME The Islamic Scholarship Programme (also known as the Alimiyyah Programme) is our most extensive contribution to the study of Islamic sciences. It combines all of our endeavours with the objective to provide the most robust and comprehensive training for students of knowledge in the West and in all corners of the world. SACRED SCIENCES JOURNEY The annual Sacred Sciences Journey provides a unique opportunity to truly reconnect with the prophetic legacy. Travel all over the globe to visit and study under world-renowned scholars in pursuit of Islamic knowledge and ijazah (text or subject authorisation). SEMINARS ASI Seminars are changing the way Islamic studies are taught in the UK. These thoughtprovoking, highly engaging discussions take place between our Instructors and the wider Muslim community; making the study of Islam enjoyable and accessible to all. ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS Al-Salam Institute Press is dedicated to the publication and dissemination of digital and print material. Original research and academic commentaries are produced and reviewed every quarter in contribution to the Islamic intellectual heritage. OUTREACH PROJECTS Outreach projects such as residential retreats, family fun-days, and fundraising activities are all undertaken by the ASI community of students and alumni as part of our campaign to give back to the community at large and contribute to a positive, fruitful society. 5

6 The Islamic Scholarship Programme THE AL-SALAM INSTITUTE ALIMIYYAH PROGRAMME IS AT THE FOREFRONT OF ISLAMIC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMMES IN THE WEST. Our pioneering three-tier model ensures that students are able to enter the Islamic Scholarship Programme at the appropriate level: Foundation level: Certificate in Classical Arabic and Islamic Sciences (1 year) Intermediate level: Diploma in Classical Arabic and Islamic Disciplines (3 years) Advanced level: Licence in Islamic Scholarship (2 years) The entire six-year syllabus is primarily authorised by Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi, recipient of the Allama Iqbal prize for contribution to Islamic thought and co-founder of Al-Salam Institute. Through part-time study and a dynamic selection of modules, the course provides a unique opportunity for full-time students and working professionals to study Arabic and the Islamic Sciences to an advanced level. Throughout the curriculum, students will engage in discussion and critical analysis to foster a profound understanding of the prophetic Sira and Hadith, Tafsir, Fiqh, History, Theology, and the principles of jurisprudence underpinning these disciplines. Students will graduate with an incisive understanding of the Arabic language and Islamic sciences as an Alim or Alimah in full. Our pioneering curriculum has already produced graduates of the highest calibre who are marked by their sound knowledge of the authentic sources, contributions to the wider society, and by their embodiment of the prophetic example. 6

7 98% of students would recommend the Islamic Scholarship Programme to their friends and family* *Student Survey 2015 MODULES Arabic Language Hadith Studies Islamic Law Quranic Studies Principles of Prophetic Traditions Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence Principles of Quranic Exegesis Theology Objectives of Islamic Law History Islam and Society Logic and Philosophy Independent Research Art of Quran Recitation Skills and Training It seems as if the whole Umma is represented, and always the best of each group. Sufis, Deobandis, Modernists, Salafis, etc., are all present and in the time I ve been there I ve never witnessed any of the sectarianism witnessed elsewhere. All in all, it is a great environment to learn the Deen. Abu Yusuf Vazquez,

8 Foundation Level (One Year) CERTIFICATE IN CLASSICAL ARABIC AND ISLAMIC SCIENCES. ASI s Foundation Level in Arabic and Islamic Sciences is tailored for students of Islamic knowledge who are just beginning their journey. The course provides a solid basis in Islamic Scholarship through part-time study with some of the most renowned and accomplished teachers in the UK, including Shaykh Akram Nadwi. Students who successfully complete all modules of the Foundation Level (including written assignments and examinations) will be awarded a Certificate in Classical Arabic and Islamic Sciences. Since starting with Al-Salam Institute I ve not once had to waste time on pointless debates about sectarianism etc. From the staff, to the teachers, to the students, to the venue I really enjoy my time studying at ASI. Abu Abdullah, Foundation level

9 MODULES UNITS CREDITS Arabic Language Unit 1: Access to Quranic Arabic Unit 2: Arabic Grammar Unit 3: Applied Arabic Seminar 1: Principles of Arabic Grammar (Text: Mabadi al-nahw) Seminar 2: Principles of Arabic Morphology (Text: Mabadi al-tasrif) Tutorial: Applied Arabic Language and Literature 90 Hadith Studies Unit 1: Hadith Analysis (Text: Riyad al-salihin) Seminar 1: Introduction to Hadith and Chains of Narration Seminar 2: The Six Primary Hadith Compilations (Text: Bustan al-muhaddithin) Islamic Law Unit 1: Chapters of Worship (Text: Mukhtasar al-quduri) Seminar 1: Muslim Life in the Modern Era Workshop 1: Physiology of Menstruation and Rules of Purification Workshop 2: Zakah Calculation Workshop 3: Rituals of Burial Quranic Studies Unit 1: Quranic Exegesis Seminar 1: Exegesis of The Last Ten Surahs Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence Unit 1: Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence (Text: Mabadi fi Usul al-fiqh) Seminar 1: Introduction to Islamic Jurisprudence and Legal Theory Tutorial: Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence 10 Principles of Prophetic Traditions Unit 1: Principles of Hadith Classification (Text: Turfat al-turaf) Seminar 1: Introduction to Hadith Classification and Nomenclature Tutorial: Principles of Prophetic Traditions 10 Principles of Quranic Exegesis Unit 1: Principles of Quranic Exegesis (Text: al-tashil li Ulum al-tanzil) Seminar 1: Introduction to Quranic Exegesis and Interpretation Tutorial: Principles of Quranic Exegesis 10 Skills and Training Unit 1: Rules of Quran Recitation Unit 2: Art of Quran Recitation Seminar 1: Etiquettes of a Student Seminar 2: Academic Writing and Research Methodology AUX 9

10 Intermediate Level (Three Years) DIPLOMA IN CLASSICAL ARABIC AND ISLAMIC DISCIPLINES Al-Salam Institute s Intermediate Level is designed to enhance and build upon the modules studied in the Foundation Level. Students will be educated in both classical and contemporary perspectives, thereby cultivating a comprehensive understanding of Islam. The three-year course forms the second level of ASI s six-year Islamic Scholarship Programme ( Alimiyyah), but can also be studied as an independent programme. Students who successfully complete all three years of the Intermediate Level (including written assignments and examinations) will be awarded a Diploma in Classical Arabic and Islamic Disciplines. Int-1: Intermediate Level The first year of the Intermediate level follows on directly from the modules taught in the previous year. Modules on the Islamic sciences (the principles of jurisprudence, hadith, and tafsir) will be taught in an applied manner so that students are able to appreciate the thinking and reasoning of usuli scholars. History and theology will be introduced at this stage for the first time, as well as the Islamic laws of inheritance and family life. 10

11 MODULES UNITS CREDITS Arabic Language Unit 1: Applied Arabic Unit 2: Arabic Grammar (Text: Mabadi al-nahw) Unit 3: Arabic Morphology (Text: Mabadi al-tasrif) Tutorial: Applied Arabic Language and Literature 90 Hadith Studies Unit 1: Study of Evidences of the Sunnah (Text: al-ihkam) Seminar 1: Index of the Major Hadith Collections (Text: Bustan al-muhaddithin) Islamic Law Unit 1: Family Law (Text: Mukhtasar al-quduri) Unit 2: Inheritance Law (Text: al-siraji) Seminar 1: Marriage and Family Life Seminar 2: Education and Entertainment Seminar 3: Critique of al-siraj fi al-mirath (Text: al-siraji) Seminar 4: Medical Ethics Workshop 1: Islamic Wills and Trusts Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence Unit 1: Applied Islamic Jurisprudence (Texts: al-manar, Ilm Usul al-fiqh) Seminar 1: Critique of al-waraqat (Text: al-waraqat) Tutorial: Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence 10 Principles of Prophetic Traditions Unit 1: Applied Hadith Classification Seminar 1: Critique of Nukhbat al-fikr (Text: Nukhbat al-fikr) Tutorials: Principles of Prophetic Traditions 10 Principles of Quranic Exegesis Unit 1: Applied Quranic Exegesis (Text: Muqaddimah fi Usul al-tafsir) Seminar 1: Critique of Muqaddimah fi Usul al-tafsir (Text: al-muqaddima) Tutorials: Principles of Quranic Exegesis 10 History and Theology Unit 1: History of Early Muslim Sects Unit 2: History of Contemporary Muslim Groups Unit 3: Theology and Beliefs (Text: Aqida al-tahawiyya) Seminar 1: History of Early Religious and Political Sects Seminar 2: History of Political Islam and Contemporary Muslim Groups Seminar 3: Critique of Aqida al-tahawiyya (Text: Aqida al-tahawiyya) Workshop 1: Understanding Evolution Workshop 2: Understanding Atheism Quranic Studies Unit 1: Quranic Exegesis Seminar 1: How to Approach the Quran Skills and Training Unit 1: Rules of Quran Recitation Seminar 1: Orientalism and Islamic Studies Seminar 2: Islamic Etiquettes (Text: Min Adab al-islam) AUX 11

12 Int-2: Intermediate Level The second year of the Intermediate level introduces students to classical texts of the Arabic language and literature, and presents the first three Centuries of Islamic history alongside the contemporary features of modern day society. Training begins to enable students to conduct themselves properly and to prepare them for leadership roles in the coming years. MODULES UNITS CREDITS Arabic Language Unit 1: Applied Arabic Unit 2: Arabic Grammar (Text: Qatr al-nada) Unit 3: Arabic Morphology (Text: Shaz al- Araf) Tutorial: Applied Arabic Language and Literature 90 Hadith Studies Unit 1: Study of Evidences of the Sunnah (Text: al-ihkam) Seminar 1: Muwatta and the Books of the Four Imams (Text: Bustan al-muhaddithin) Quranic Studies Unit 1: Study of Legal Verses (Text: Tafsir Ayat al-ahkam) Unit 2: Quranic Exegesis Seminar 1: Coherence of the Quran Seminar 2: Understanding the Application of Legal Verses Islamic Law Unit 1: Commercial Law (Text: Mukhtasar al-quduri) Seminar 1: Fiqh of Islamic Finance Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence Unit 1: Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence (Text: Usul al-shashi) Seminar 1: Qiyas, Ijma and Ijtihad Tutorial: Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence History Seminar 1: Sirah of the Prophet Seminar 2: Lessons from the Sirah Seminar 3: History of the Four Caliphs Seminar 4: Umayyad Period Seminar 5: History of Sufism 15 Islam and Society Seminar 1: Islam, State, and Society Seminar 2: History of Islam in Britain Seminar 3: Jihad and Extremism Seminar 4: Islam, Women s Rights and Feminism Seminar 5: Challenges of Modernity 15 Skills and Training Unit 1: Rules of Quran Recitation Seminar 1: Ethics of Disagreement Workshop 1: Fiqh of Khutba and Art of Public Speaking Workshop 2: How to Read a Book Workshop 3: Time Management Workshop 4: Dawah Training AUX 12

13 Int-3: Intermediate Level In the final year of the Intermediate level students will study the language of pre-islamic Arabia to ensure that they graduate from the Level with full competence to access the earliest sources of Islam directly. Critical analysis of classical texts will provide a deep insight into the essence of the religion; and tuition in local history and modern philosophy will ensure that students are well-equipped to find solutions to challenges of the modern era. MODULES UNITS CREDITS Arabic Language Unit 1: Applied Arabic Unit 2: Pre-Islamic Poetry (Text: al-muallaqat) Unit 3: Arabic Rhetoric (Text: al-balagah al-wadiha) Unit 4: Arabic Literature (Text: T. Hussain: Ala Hamish al-sirah, A. Amin: Hayati) Workshop 1: Arabic Rhetoric Tutorial: Applied Arabic Language and Literature 90 Hadith Studies Unit 1: Hadith Criticism and Fiqh Methodology of Malik (Text: al-muwatta) Seminar 1: How to do Takhrij Seminar 2: Introduction to Sahih Muslim Islamic Law Unit 1: Comparative Islamic Law (Text: Bidayat al-mujtahid) Seminar 1: Introduction to Hanafi School of Thought Seminar 2: Introduction to Maliki School of Thought Seminar 3: Introduction to Shafi School of Thought Seminar 4: Introduction to Hanbali School of Thought Seminar 5: The Legal Position of Following a School of Thought Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence Unit 1: Legal Maxims (Text: Qawaid Faqiyyah) Unit 2: Objectives of Islamic Law Seminar 1: Critique of Maqasid al-shariah (Text: Maqasid al-shariah Quranic Studies Unit 1: Study of Legal Verses (Text: Tafsir Ayat al-ahkam) Unit 2: Quranic Exegesis Seminar 1: Coherence of the Quran Principles of Quranic Exegesis Unit 1: Principles of Quranic Exegesis (Text: al-fawz al-kabir) Seminar 1: Critique of al-fawz al-kabir continue to next page > 13

14 History and Religion Seminar 1: European Religious History: Medieval Period Seminar 2: European Religious History: Middle Ages Seminar 3: European Religious History: The Renaissance Seminar 4: European Religious History: Age of Enlightenment Seminar 5: European Religious History: Post-Enlightenment Period Seminar 6: Introduction to World Religious History 15 Logic and Philosophy Seminar 1: Introduction to Greek Logic Seminar 2: Introduction to Philosophy Seminar 3: Refutation of Greek Logic (Text: Radd ala al-mantiqiyyin) Seminar 4: Modern Logic and Philosophy 15 Skills and Training Unit 1: Rules of Quran Recitation Workshop 1: Imam and Leadership Workshop 2: Islam and the Media AUX Once someone really goes through the syllabus and the method that we re taught you can really appreciate how much work has been put behind it. Zaynab Caunhye, Intermediate level

15 One thing we have done with the ASI syllabus is chosen the works of those people who are imams and thinkers; those who impart knowledge with intuition and deep understanding. Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi 15

16 ADVANCED LEVEL (TWO YEARS) SHAHADA AL- ALIMIYYAH (LICENCE IN ISLAMIC SCHOLARSHIP) Al-Salam Institute s Advanced Level is designed to equip students with the means and ability to access the sources of Islam directly. The intent is to enable students to develop into leading thinkers and scholars for the coming age, characterised by their sound knowledge of the authentic sources, independence of mind in their application, and their embodiment of religious virtue. The two-year course forms the third and final Level of ASI s six-year ISP. This Level is equivalent to the final years of an alimiyyah degree at a traditional madrasah in the Indian subcontinent. Accordingly, students are expected to have a proper command of Arabic grammar, Islamic Law, and the Principles of the Islamic Sciences. Students who successfully complete the final exams will graduate from ASI with a Shahada al- Alimiyyah (Licence in Islamic Scholarship). The science of hadith, with its academic rigour, objectivity, ways of dealing with uncertainty, demonstration of methods (so that findings are open to scrutiny and criticism), has striking resonances with modern scientific endeavour, and Shaykh Akram brings this to life. The ASI classes have been the highlight of my week for the past two years and I hope they provide continued benefit to the ummah, and to humanity in general. Dr Omar Mahroo, Advanced level

17 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) 90 Islamic Law Unit 1: Book of Transactions (Text: al-mughni) Seminar 1: Introduction to Kitab al-hujjah ala Ahl al-madina Seminar 2: Introduction to Kitab al-umm Seminar 3: Book of Marriage (Text: Badai al-sanai) Seminar 4: Issuing Legal Verdicts (Text: Fatawa) Quranic Studies Unit 1: Classical Quranic Exegesis (Text: Tafsir al-kashaf) Seminar 1: Quranic Exegesis Seminar 2: Introduction to Tafsir al-tabari Seminar 3: Introduction to Tafsir al-kabir Seminar 4: Introduction to Tafsir al-baydawi 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-baligah) Seminar 1: Introduction to al-muwaffaqat Arabic Language Unit 1: Arabic Grammar (Text: al-mufassal) Workshop 1: Arabic Composition History Seminar 1: Abbasid Period Seminar 2: History of Indian Scholarship Seminar 3: Muslim Spain Seminar 4: Ottoman Period 10 Islam and Society Seminar 1: Muslims without Islamic Governance: A study of Juwayni s al-ghayathi Seminar 2: Islamic Law s Recognition of the Secular: A Study of the Equity Courts Seminar 3: Boundaries of Orthodoxy: A Study of Awni s Takfir Ahl al-shahadatayn 10 Research and Dissertation Unit 1: Dissertation (10,000 words) Workshop 1: Academic Writing and Research Methodology 45 17

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19 Online and On-demand Studies ASI S FLAGSHIP LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IS THE EPITOME OF CONVENIENCE. The Virtual Madrasah is a pioneering learning management system dedicated exclusively to the Islamic Scholarship Programme. A combination of new software, web-applications, and an easy to use interface makes studying at ASI that much more flexible. You will be able to access your lectures, seminars, workshops and tutorials all in one place. This central student hub is also where you will be able to access your learning materials, contact your teachers outside of the classroom, and re-watch the recorded access to all of your core lectures. That s right. Each of the lectures and classroom discussions that take place are all recorded, remastered, and then uploaded onto the Virtual Madrasah on a weekly basis. At ASI you will have the flexibility to study at your own speed and conveniences; and to fit your study around work and lifestyle commitments. In one place, you will be able to access your: Personal student portal (myasi) Live online access to core lectures* Live online access to tutorials All recordings of core lectures Study support system Internal mailing system Exclusive student-teacher forums Q&A forums Progress reports Online assignment submission Online examination submission Course content online Learning materials Lecture slides ASI Student bulletin boards *Live online access is exclusively for online students. Onsite students attending classes in London, UK are able to watch the recordings of each lesson for the entire year. The Virtual Madrasah is extremely helpful for revision reasons, especially in the beginning of term when there were a lot of gaps in my notes! Mujahid Chowdhury, Intermediate level

20 Sacred Sciences Journey During your studies at ASI, there are lots of opportunities to travel abroad through our annual Sacred Sciences Journey. Taking part in this programme will transform your study experience as you benefit from a number of world-renowned scholars from all across the world, developing a truly global perspective. As a participant in the Sacred Sciences Journey you will travel with your peers and teachers following a unique programme of study. As well as being able to perfect your studies in the Arabic language, you will graduate from Al-Salam Institute with a portfolio of ijazat from some of the world s leading scholars of Islam. Al-Salam Institute currently has agreements with scholars and Institutions in India, Turkey, Morocco, Malaysia, and the two Holy cities of Makkah and Madinah. Here s what some previous participants have said about their time on the programme: "We had the opportunity of being in the company of Dr Akram Nadwi, a scholar of the highest calibre, and were able to meet some of the renowned scholars of Makkah and Madinah, attain ijazah from them and learn from being in their company. I would highly recommend Al-Salam Institute and this trip to all serious students of knowledge from anywhere around the world." Dr Abu Zayd, USA 20

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22 How to Apply Step 1: Choose your course. Visit Step 2: Check the entry requirements Step 3: Complete the online application form before the deadline Step 4: Settle the tuition fees Step 5: Welcome to ASI Term Dates ACADEMIC YEAR: Autumn term: Sun 9th Oct 2016 Sun 11th Dec 2016 Winter term: Sun 8th Jan 2017 Sun 12th Mar 2017 Spring term: Sun 16th Apr 2017 Sun 18th Jun 2017 Deadlines UK applicants (for onsite attendance): 31st July 2016 UK and international applications (for online attendance): 14th August 2016 Tuition Fees The tuition fees for the academic year are: Single Payment 5-month Plan 12-month Plan 3x Total 12x Total Onsite 1, , ,340 Online 1, , ,640 22

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