MADINAH ISLAMIC

UNIVERSITY

Contents
1. About Madinah Islamic University (MIU)
2. MIU Vision and mission
3. Core Values
4. Goals of Madinah Islamic University (MIU)
5. The Patron of Madinah Islamic University (MIU)
6. Teaching Chair in al-Masjid al-Haram, Makkah & Books Taught
7. A word from the Managing Director
8. The Dean of Academic Aairs of MIU: Zulker Ibrahim Memon
9. A word from the Dean of Academic Aairs
10. The scholars advisory body
11. MIU Teachers
12. MIU Organiza onal Structure and Management Team
13. The composi on and role of the governing body
14. The Role of The Advisory body
15. MIU advisory body
16. MIU Courses
Award In Hadith Sciences
Award in Sciences of the Quran
Principles of Shariah
Usool Al Deen
Usool Al Fiqh
Award in Fiqh
Cer cate in Hadith Sciences
Diploma in Hadith Sciences
Advanced Diploma in Hadith Sciences
Cer cate in Shariah Studies
Diploma in Shariah Studies
Advanced Diploma in Shariah Studies
Cer cate in Islamic Sciences
Diploma in Islamic Sciences
Advanced Diploma in Islamic Sciences

About Madinah Islamic

University (MIU)
Madinah Islamic University, an Islamic educa onal
ins tu on,delivering online, face to face, classroom based
and blended learningcourses across the globe; rst of its
kind, opera ng from the heart of Islam, Al-Madinah AnNabawiyyah, aiming to serve the Sunnah of Prophet
Muhammad and by providing the nest educa on of
Islamic sciences, by using the advanced means of online
educa on.
MIU is a unique contribu on to the promo on of Islamic
knowledge.MIU programs and syllabi have a core focus on
teaching the Islamic sciences with a selec on of
contemporary subjects that are complimentary therefore
adding to a more powerful overall oering.
Core modules
The core subjects' syllabus is constructed upon the syllabus
of theMadinah Islamic University facul es, and a panel of
graduates from Madinah Islamic University have
designed this western friendly syllabus, making it suitable
for English speaking students, both male and female. The
academic structure was designed under the supervision
of senior scholars and professors of Hadith sciences, and
they con nue the journey with us as our advisors,
scru nizing every single advancement of the university and
guiding us towards the be erment of the academic
standard.

MIU Vision and Mission

To be interna onally recognized as the leading

e d u c a o n a l i n s t u o n p ro m o n g t h e s t u d y of
Islam in the English Language.
The Madinah Islamic University will be a world leader in the
integra on of (a) teaching and learning, (b) advancement of
the knowledge of Islamic sciences through research and
scholarship. MIU aims to be a world leader in preparing
individuals who provide leadership and whose knowledge,
skills and values will serve the Ummah and defend Islam
globally leading to the enhancement of humanity. MIU aims
to contribute to society through the pursuit of educa on,
learning, andresearch at the highest interna onal levels of
excellence.

Core Values

Dedicated to reviving the Islamic sciences

To promote global Muslim unity in accordance to the
book of Allah & the Sunnah of the Messenger of Allah.

No compromise on teaching quality.

To facilitate a unique learning experience.
To maintain high levels of commitment, trust and
teamwork

Awareness of the status of the Sunnah, and its authority

amongst the Muslim Ummah.

Adop ng the methodology of the companions and their

successors in comprehending the Deen.

The encouragement of a ques oning a tude

Quality and depth of provision across all subjects
The close inter-rela onship between teaching,
scholarship, and research

The widest possible student access to MIU

The contribu on which MIU can make to society
through the pursuit, dissemina on, and applica on of
knowledge

The place of MIU within the broader academic and local

community

Concern for sustainability and the rela onship with the

environment

Islam

Goals of Madinah Islamic

University (MIU)
To promote and revive the classical sciences of Hadith
through the English medium

To excel in the delivery of Hadith sciences

To promote the importance of seeking knowledge and
unify the Ummah based upon the message of the
Prophet and the teaching of Hadith.

To maintain low course registra on fees such that our

programs are accessible to all, and providing
scholarships to the deserving students.

To deliver courses (face to face) across the world

promo ng the science of Hadith.

Se ng high quality standards throughout the college

across all departments and func onal areas.

Providing authen c Islamic educa on to the Muslims,

spreading the pure knowledge from the source of
Islam: Al-Madinah An-Nabawiyyah.

 Linking the masses to the authen c knowledge of Islam,

and focusing upon learning and understanding Hadith
sciences, upon the Methodology of Ahluss-Sunnah walJama'ah, according to the understanding of the pious
predecessors of this Ummah.

Teaching Chair in al-Masjid

al-Haram, Makkah & Books Taught

Defending the Sunnah from the misconcep ons of

theOrientalists and Hadith-Rejecters, and glorifying the
status of the second source of legisla on in Islamic law:
the Sunnah.

Working under the supervision of established Hadith

scholars of the holy city of Madinah, as well as other
parts of the world, and constantly working on the
improvement of the academic standard under their
guidance.

Using latest technology and modern educa onal means,

in order to achieve the goal of making the basic
knowledge of Hadith sciences easily accessible for every
Muslim, from any part of the world.

The Shaykh also holds a teaching chair in al-Masjid alHaram, with authoriza on a ained from the General
Director of the Aairs of the Grand Masjid in Makkah and
the Prophets Masjid in Madinah. His chair is located in the
area of Tawf around the Kabah, between the doors of
Baab al- Malik Fahd and Baab al-Umrah, where he
con nues to teach ve days a week between the Maghrib
and Isha prayers. From the books ash-Shaykh Wasee-Ullaah
has completed teaching in the Arabic language in al-Masjid
al-Haram are:

Serving the Sunnah with publica ons, academic wri ng,

edi ng of manuscripts and transla on of classical works
on Hadith in the English language.

The Patron of Madinah

Hadith University (MIU)
Shaikh Wasee-Ullaah ibn Muhammad Abbaas ibn Ahmad
Abbaas (hadhahullaah)

Bachelors program at the Islamic University of Madinah

Masters King Abdul-Aziz University
PhD (doctorate) Umm al-Qura University in Makkah

Fathul-Baree Sharh Sahih al-Bukhari

Nawylul-Awtaar min Asraar Muntaqaa al-Akhbaar
Nuzhatun-Nadhar fee Tawdeeh Nukhba l-Fikr
Buloogh al-Maraam min Adilla l-Ahkaam
Zaad al-Maaad fee Hadee Khayril-Ibaad
Tadreeb ar-Raawee fee Sharh Taqreeb an-Nawawee
ar-Rawd al-Mubrabbi bee-Sharh Zaad al-Mustaqni
Muqaddimah Ibnus-Salaah
Sharh Ilal at-Tirmidhee
Umdatul-Ahkaam min Kalaam Khayril-Anaam
as-Salsabeel fee Marifa d-Daleel Haashiyah alaa Zaad
al-Mustaqni

al-Jaami as-Saheehayn

Teacher in the Mahad in al-Masjid al-Haram and Umm

al- Qura University. During his me as a PhD student, he
was appointed as a teacher at the Mahad in al-Masjid
al-Haram (the Grand Masjid in Makkah). A er a aining
his PhD degree, he con nued with this teaching posi on
for numerous years. Therea er, he was selected as a
professor in Umm al-Qura University in Makkah, where
he con nues to hold a teaching posi on in the
department of the Quran & the Sunnah in the Faculty
of Dawah and Usool-ud-Deen, lecturing on numerous
subjects related to the science of Hadith.
His Teaching Posi ons:

Appointed as a teacher at the Mahad in al-Masjid alHaram from 1 Safar 1399H

Assistant Professor in Umm al-Qura University in

Makkah from 16 Muharram, 1409H, the Faculty of
Dawah and Usool ad-Deen,

department of al- Kitab and the Sunnah

Senior Lecturer & Professor at Umm al-Qura University
1413H.

A word from
the Managing Director

being diminished in any respect on that account." [Muslim]

Read in the name of your Lord who created

Created man, out of a (mere) clot of congealed blood
Read, and your Lord is the most Generous
Who taught by the pen
Taught man that which he knew not.
[Quran 96:1-5]

The objec ve was to bring together the professionalism and

quality assurance of leading western educa onal
establishments with the teaching curricula of the leading
Islamic Universi es. We believe that we have achieved the
intended objec ve of producing a unique Islamic curriculum
in the English language integra ng the best of both
worlds, and we hope that it is of benet to all those who
thread the path of knowledge through it.

MIU is a project close to my heart and is one that I have

contemplated over for many years. Every Muslim desires to
study the Science of Islam but not everyone has the ability to
travel abroad to study for prolonged periods of me. Family
responsibili es, work commitments are normally a major
obstacle for most people.

The Prophet ( ) said to 'Ali (May Allah be

pleased with him),
"By Allah, if a single person is guided by Allah through
you, it
will be be er for you than a whole lot of red camels."
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]

The Messenger of Allah ( ) said,

I am delighted that you are considering studying with MIU

and I truly believe that if you do, then you will have made a
very wise decision. A great deal of work has gone into
establishing MIU that you see today, combing tradi on with
innova on, complemen ng outstanding teaching and
learning with the very best facili es in beau ful se ngs
to oer what is, I believe, one of the best environments to
study.

"When a man dies, his deeds come to an end except for

three
things: Sadaqah Jariyah (ceaseless charity); a knowledge
which
is benecial, or a virtuous descendant who prays for him
(for
the deceased)." [Muslim]
Upon discussion with Sheikh Zulker Ibrahim, I was asked to
assist in providing a solu on to this problem. A er much
thought and contempla on I agreed to assist with
establishing a Muslim educa onal establishment of learning
catering for the needs of all those who are not able to travel
to Muslim lands and study in Islamic ins tu ons.
The Messenger of Allah ( ) said,
"He who calls others to follow the Right Guidance will
have a reward
equal to the reward of those who follow him, without
their reward

I am delighted that you are considering studying with MIU

and I truly believe that if you do, then you will have made a
very wise decision. A great deal of work has gone into
establishing MIU that you see today, combing tradi on with
innova on, complemen ng outstanding
teaching and learning with the very best facili es in
beau ful se ngs to oer what is, I believe, one of the best
environments to study.
Everything we do at MIU is undertaken with our learners as
the primary focus, and so the safe suppor ve environment
we have carefully nurtured is geared around helping you
achieve your goals
and making the best investment possible in your future. Im

proud to be part of such a progressive place and I hope you

will join us on our con nuing journey so that we can all
grow and achieve our poten al together.

The Dean of Academic Aairs

of MIU: Zulker Ibrahim

The Messenger of Allah ( ) said,

"Allah makes the way to Jannah easy for him who treads
the
path in search of knowledge." [Muslim]
My vision is for MIU to be an excellent teaching-led
ins tu on that,through the commitment and engagement
of our sta, jus es the investment that students and
others make by engaging with us. We, the MIU, will make a
dierence for and by our students and graduates. They will
be known and respected by all members of society for the
me and dedica on that they have shown to learn and then
disseminate the religion of Islam. A teaching-led ins tu on
must have a deep and real commitment to knowledge
genera on and exchange through scholarship and
research, in its broadest sense, which underpins the
curriculum. I envision an educa onal establishment that
adheres to OFQUAL and Ofsted requirements, with
qualica ons approved and cer ed by leading Awarding
Bodies, standards that meet interna onal requirements
and a team of qualied teachers.
I want MIU to be an award-winning university that relishes
and meets the challenges of compe on. I want us to
respond to compe on with determina on, commitment
and a desire to make a real dierence. We must be talked
about and recognised for what we do and the dierence we
make. We must be inspired and inspiring so that we can
build the condence and ability of our students and
customers so that they and we can create a real dierence
for the benet of society, the economy and our
communi es. I want us to strengthen and grow our many
local, na onal and interna onal partnerships so that, as a
group of like-minded individuals and ins tu ons,
par cipa on is widened and even greater opportuni es
are created for people from all walks of life to experience
the transforma ve power of higher educa on. The MIU
approach to educa on means more students, studying in a
way, in a place and at a pace that suits their needs. Our
approach is underpinned by the quality and relevance of
the student experience whether it be on campus, at home,
in the workplace, at a partner ins tu on or elsewhere.

Arshad Ashraf
BSc.. PGCE. NPQH. MA. MSc
Managing Director MIU

Memorised Quran at the age of 14

Studied at Jamiah Islamia Taleem-ud-din in Dabhel, India
for ve years.

Head of Islamic Studies at Loughborough Islamic

Cultural Centre for a period of three years.

Became a senior teacher for Tahfeez of the Quran at the

same Madrasah.
Islamic Educa on in Al Madinah Al Munawwarah

Graduated Ins tute of the Arabic Language with a

dis nc on

Graduated Ins tute of Islamic Studies & Secondary

Educa on with a dis nc on

Bachelors Degree Faculty of Hadeeth with a rst class

dis nc on

Postgraduate diploma in Fundamentals and the

Principles of Dawah in the department of Higher
Studies, gaining a rst class dis nc on

Currently pursuing a Masters in dept of Aqeedah and

Dawah

Holds highest Ijazat in Hadith and Quran in the world

A word from the Dean of Academic Aairs
All praise is due to Allah, Who teacheth by the pen, Teacheth
man that which he knew not, May the praise and peace of
Allah descend upon the noblest of messengers, the best
teacher that the universe has ever known, Mohammed the
son of Abdullah, and upon all his family and
companions.

During my many years of involvement with both Islamic

Educa on and Dawah I have come to the realiza on that
there is an intrinsic need for the dissemina on of the Islamic
Sciences in the English medium. I approached various Ulema
with this dilemma, a er airing my concerns to some of the
worlds leading Islamic scholars they concluded that it is
incumbent that an ins tute is established to cater for these
needs and it is incumbent upon you to ini ate this task. The
ins tu on should have its roots rmly grounded in the city
of The Prophet upon him be peace, Madinatun-anNabawiyyah, and its branches should be in the major ci es
of the west.
With the above in mind I approached one of the worlds
leading educa onalists, Arshad Ashraf who agreed to assist

me in my proposal. We formed a team consis ng of scholars

and educa onalists that are bona d experts in their
respec ve elds to ini ate the Madinah Islamic University
(MIU). Our aim is to use merge the Islamic Sciences with the
most prominent theories of pedagogy and andragogy. With
a view to surpassing the quality standards of the worlds
premier educa onal establishments we undertake this
magnanimous endeavor.
A university is an ins tu on that creates and communicates
knowledge and ideas, giving its students and sta the
opportunity to build new and be er futures for themselves
and others. These responsibili es are at the heart of MIUs
mission, and have founda ons and a life beyond any single
strategic plan. The circumstances of our me and our place
aect what is possible. This is a me when global boundaries
to educa on and research are dissolving and when the
movement of people is unprecedented.
My responsibility is to lead the University and dene its
academic direc on and strategy and for ensuring that MIU
is well managed. It is my great pleasure to extend a very
warm welcome to MIU on behalf of the Managing Directors
Oce. I hope that I am able to provide a good introduc on
to the University and the work we do in this Oce.
MIU will be global in the way it constructs its educa on and
research, in the opportuni es it oers students and sta,
and by having a presence in selected ci es across the globe.
Our degree programmes are designed to reect the diverse
needs of our students, the society we live in and the world of
work, whilst retaining academic rigour. We are a rac ng
highly talented applicants whilst retaining our entry
standards. We are collabora ng with a number of
universi es across the globe to harness some of the worlds
most advanced thinking inorder to establish MIU as a world
leader in Islamic educa on.
Finally, my sincere thanks goes to those individuals and
organisa ons who have helped us to fund this ambi ous
programme. We look forward to welcoming you to the
University and the outstanding educa onal programmes
that we have developed.

We hope that we will be among the pioneers in this eld

with the par cipa on of students who share the great
ambi on that we are seeking to achieve, asking Allah
Almighty to crown these eorts with support and success.
Are those who know equal to those who do not know?"
[Az zumar ayah 9]
Sheikh Zulker Ibrahim Memon
Dean of Academics

The scholars advisory body

Shaikh Wasi ullah Abbas Prof of Shariah Umm Al Qura
University
Shaikh Anees ur Rahman Azami Scholar of Hadith from
India (former graduate of Islamic university Madinah and
senior student of Shaikh Abdul Muhsin Al Abbad)
Shaikh Hamid Al Hujaile Prof of Higher Studies Islamic
University of Madinah
Shaikh Abdullah Najee Dar Al I a at the Prophets Masjid
(Mu i) and lecturer at the Mahad Al Haram Madinah
Shaikh Ahmad bin Khalaf Prof of Higher Studies Islamic
University of Madinah
Shaikh Abdul-Fa ah Professor Madinah Islamic university
Graduate from Al Azhar and former head of linguis cs at Al
Azhar university. MIU Arabic Language Advisor
Shaikh Ubaid Ar Rahman Al Hindi Scholar of Hadith India.
PhD from Islamic University in Madinah

MIU Teachers

The composi on and role of the

governing body

The teachers at MIU are chosen according to strict criteria, in

order to ensure that instructors of the highest calibre deliver
the curricula. This criterion includes: Islamic university of Madinah Graduate from the faculty
of Hadith
If not graduate, then at least in the inal years of
completion
Exceptionally a graduate from the faculty of Hadith of
another major Islamic university or holding ijaza in
hadith
from established scholarsMIU
Trained to teach

MIU governing body:

Sheikh Wasee Ullah Abbass - Patron
Zulker Ibrahim
Arshad Iqbal Ashraf
Jazeer Jamal
Ajmal Sharfuddin
Fida Hussain
Arshad Basheer
Ghulam Rabbani
Abdullah Taha

Dean of Academic Aairs

Chair of Governors
Founda on Governor
Founda on Governor
Founda on Governor
Founda on Governor
Founda on Governor
Sta Governor (Vice dean)

The management team at MIU are a unique group of people

who have come together based on one powerful shared
vision. They all believe in the revival of the Islamic sciences
and propaga ng them in the English language. The group
members are highly qualied from various elds of exper se
including management, quality assurance, assessment,
leadership, Islamic studies, Informa on technology and
nance.
Please refer to the diagram below for the general
organiza onal structure

Managing Director

Opera ons
Director

Dean

Informa on
Technology

Finance

Vice Dean

Website

HR

Head Of
Curriculum

System
Admin

Marke ng

Head Of
Exams

Head Of Student
Aairs

The Role of The Advisory

body

MIU advisory body

Advise on the overall strategy and direc on of the

University, par cularly in terms of issues such as
corporately-orientated research, corporate
engagement in general and execu ve educa on in
par cular; external image, iden ty and posi oning of
the University; and other ques ons of strategy and
direc on that may arise

Help establish and develop the University's posi on

within networks of prac ce, locally, na onally and
interna onally

Advise on fund raising ac vi es, including iden fying

opportuni es especially those most relevant to the
focus areas of the University

Act as a sounding board for new ideas and developments

in the University

Assist the Execu ve Team to build and deliver cases for

ins tu onal change where these are required

Provide appropriate and construc ve challenges to the

Shaikh Dr. Wasi ullah Abbas

Shaikh Adam Ethiopee
Shaikh Muhammad Al Malki
Shaikh Ahmad bin Khalaf
Shaikh Anees ur Rahman Azami
Shaikh Hamid Al Hujaile
Shaikh Abdullah Najee
Shaikh Abdul-Fa ah
Shaikh Ubaid Ar Rahman Al Hindi
Dr Mushabib Al Manae
Dr. Mishal Al Anazee
Dr. Taimore Afzal

assump ons and opera ng rou nes of the University

The Board consists of broad cross sec on of members of the
interna onal business, educa on, legal, nancial and Islamic
community, and should be diverse in terms of gender,
sectors and public and private ownership.

MIU Courses
Short Courses: 1. Award In Hadith
Sciences

Principles of Shariah

Course Descrip on
Award In Hadith Sciences explores one of the most
important sciences in Islam.

You will study general characteriza on of the maqasid

al-Shariah and its origins in the Quran,

classica on of the maqasid and a certain order of

priority that is integrated into the structure of the
maqsid,

1. Analysis of text and its implica on on validity of Hadith

2. The major Hadith masters and their collec ons.

historical developments and the contribu ons of some

3. Details on why a Hadith is authen cated or rejected.

dieren al approaches the ulama have taken toward

of the leading ulama, to the theory of the maqasid,

the iden ca on of the maqasid and the relevance of
the maqasid to ij had and the ways in which the maqsid
can enhance the scope and calibre of ij had

4.Chain of narra on and its implica on on validity of

Hadith.
5. The various classica ons of sahih Hadith
6. Chains of narra on
7. Deriva on of rulings from Ahadith
8. The various classica ons of daeef Hadith

In terms of Shariah, there are ve founda onal goals

(maqasid al-Shariah). These are the preserva on of:

Religion / Faith
Life (nafs)
Lineage / Progeny (nasl)
Intellect (aql)
Property / Wealth (mal)

Award in Sciences of
the Quran
Course Dura on: 1 or 2 days

Credit Value: 5

This course discusses the deni on of the Quran and the

dierent branches of its sciences
1. To introduce students to the importance of the Sciences
of the Quran, its status, its evolu on and revela on.
2. Wahee Descent of the Quran Causes of Revela on The 7
le ers of the Quran Abroga on in the Quran History of
the Preserva on of the Quran Truthfulness of the Quran
Miracles of the Quran Subjects of the Quran Usool ut
Tafseer
3. To learn about the codica on of the Quran and its
compila on.
4. To cri cally examine the objec ons raised by some
outsiders in regard to the authority and authen city of the
Quran.
5. To develop familiarity with the evolu on of Tafseer,
and
its various schools tafsir bi rai tafsir ul Quran bil Quran.

Usool Al Deen
Usool Al Fiqh
This course is comprised of a study of the fundamental
issues in the Science of Tawheed/ Aqeedah most relevant
today. It gives an overview of the categories of Tawheed and
Shirk. Aqeedah refers to Islamic theology, which is one of
the core branches of Islamic studies rela ng to the beliefs
associated with Islam. Any religious belief system, or creed,
can be considered an example of aqeedah. The Arabic word
aqeedah stems from the root aqada, which conveys
meanings of certainty, arma on, conrma on, etc.
Aqeedah refers to those ma ers which are believed in with
certainty and convic on, in ones heart and soul. They are
not tainted with any doubt or uncertainty.

To provide students with an opportunity to studyin

Tawheed from the classical texts and scholarship.

To understand the origins of the Science of Tawheed it

roots and emergence.

To categorise the three categories of Tawheed and.

authen c evidences that will dispel the controversies
associated with contemporary understanding of qh.

Usool al-Fiqh Studies explores the principles and the

complexi es of Islamic Jurisprudence in a way that refers to
classical scholarship as a means of understanding
contemporary issues and their rulings. The course will lead
to some competence in jurisprudence allowing the student
to research further and give a basis for deeper
understanding. This course for those who wish to
understand Usul al-Fiqh in some detail. It covers the
principles of Usool using classical texts of usool al-qh to
understand the methods of extrac on and classica on of
rulings according to the rules of Shariah .
Objec ves

To enable the student to understand the origins of the

Science of Usool al-Fiqh.

To familiarize the student with the proofs for the

authority of the various types of evidence recognized in
Usool al-Fiqh and the arguments of those who reject
various proofs.

To analyze the cultural misconcep ons and that aects

the true comprehension of Tawheed in Muslim countries
today.

Nawaqid ut tawheed
Deni on of Aqeedah
Earliest men ons of Aqeedah and Tawheed
Classica on and categorisa on of Tawheed
What is kufr
Takr and its rulings
Roots of Tawheed and its branches

rules regarding interpreta on of textual evidence

rules in qh.
How to deal with contradictory evidence.
Ij haad and its rules
What is the dierence between Islam, Shariah and
Madhab?

How can we determine the shariah ruling of an ac on

Linking ahkam to maqaasid shariah
Hukm takli wajib mandoub fard haram makrouh

Award in Fiqh

Selected chapters from: Taysir al-'Allam Sharh 'Umdat alAhkam Explained by: Shaykh Abd Allah bin Abd al-Rahman
Ibn Saleh Aal Bassam
Ibaadat

Course Descrip on
This course is designed and tailored to equip students with
the main fundamentals of the various sciences of Hadith,
and to connect the student with the classical texts of the
scholars of Hadith
comprehensively. It also focuses to build the ap tude of the
student by allowing the student to implement the sciences
of Hadith theore cally, prac cally, and analy cally with
sound comprehension.
From the essen als of the course is for the student to
iden fy and acknowledge the achievements of the scholars
of Hadith by them serving the sciences of Hadith, the
anatomy of the compila on and
persevera on of the Hadith, throughout the dierent ages
of Islam. An indispensable objec ve is to engineer students
academically to defend the Sunnah & Hadith and to refute
the decep ve doubts and false arguments of the orientalists
and rejecters of Hadith.

Book of purica on
Book of salaat / prayer
Book of fas ng
Book of hajj
Book of zakat

Muamalaat

Book of transac ons

E que es of ea ng and drinking
Book of Nikah

Faculty of Hadith: Courses

Semester I

Semester II

Semester III

Terminology of
Hadith
The Books of
Hadith
History of the
compilation of the
Sunnah

Terminology
of Hadith
The Books
of Hadith
Fiqh of
Hadith

Terminology
of Hadith
The Books of
Hadith

Knowledge of the
Narrators

Knowledge
of the
Narrators

Islamic Finance

Total Credits = 40

Total Credits = 40

Total Credits = 40

Cer cate in Hadith Sciences

Fiqh of Hadith

Total Credits necessary to achieve Certi icate in Hadith Sciences = 120

Credits
Course Duration

3 Semesters

Credits Needed to gain the

quali ication

120 Credits

Max Credits that can be carried

forward from Awards

10 credits (1 Semester only)

Pre-requisite

Entrance test or Achieving

MIU Award

Course Duration

3 Semesters

Credits Needed to gain the quali ication

120 Credits

Max Credits that can be carried forward

from Awards

None

Pre-requisite

Certi icate in Hadith

Sciences

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Course Descrip on
This course is designed and tailored to equip students with
the main fundamentals of the various sciences of Hadith,
and to connect the student with the classical texts of the
scholars of Hadith
comprehensively. It also focuses to build the ap tude of the
student by allowing the student to implement the sciences
of Hadith theore cally, prac cally, and analy cally with
sound comprehension.
From the essen als of the course is for the student to
iden fy and acknowledge the achievements of the scholars
of Hadith by them serving the sciences of Hadith, the
anatomy of the compila on and
persevera on of the Hadith, throughout the dierent ages
of Islam. An indispensable objec ve is to engineer students
academically to defend the Sunnah & Hadith and to refute
the decep ve doubts and false arguments of the orientalists
and rejecters of Hadith

Compulsory Modules
Semester I

Semester II

Semester III

Terminology of
Hadith

Terminology of
Hadith

Terminology of
Hadith

The Books of
Hadith

The Books of
Hadith

The Books of
Hadith

Fiqh of Hadith

Fiqh of Hadith

Fiqh of Hadith

Introduc on to
Takhreej

Introduc on to
Al-Jarh watTadeel

Elec ve

Total Credits necessary to achieve Diploma in Hadith Sciences = 120

Credits

It also focuses to cul vate and help the student to be able to

examine cri cally by implemen ng the principles of the
scholars of Hadith related to the chains of transmission and
its text and recognize the
grading of the scholars of Hadith upon the narra ons with
its explana on. Lastly, it also aims to clarify the concept of
the connec on between Fiqh & Sunnah. The Fiqh Madhab
of the scholars of Hadith has always been present and coexisted with the other Fiqh Madhabs

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Advanced Diploma in Hadith

Sciences

Course Dura on

3 Semesters

Credits Needed to gain the

qualica on

120 Credits

Max Credits that can be carried forward

from Awards

None

Pre-requisite

Diploma in Hadith
Sciences

Course Descrip on
This course is designed and tailored to equip students with
the main fundamentals of the various sciences of Hadith,
and to connect the student with the classical texts of the
scholars of Hadith comprehensively. It also focuses to build
the ap tude of the student by allowing the student to
implement the sciences of Hadith theore cally, prac cally,
and analy cally with sound comprehension.
From the essen als of the course is for the student to
iden fy and acknowledge the achievements of the scholars
of Hadith by them serving the sciences of Hadith, the
anatomy of the compila on and persevera on of the
Hadith, throughout the dierent ages of Islam. An
indispensable objec ve is to engineer students
academically to defend the Sunnah & Hadith and to refute
the decep ve doubts and false arguments of the orientalists
and rejecters of Hadith.
It also focuses to cul vate and help the student to be able to
examine cri cally by implemen ng the principles of the
scholars of Hadith related to the chains of transmission and
its text and recognize the grading of the scholars of Hadith
upon the narra ons with its explana on. Lastly, it also aims
to clarify the concept of the connec on between Fiqh &
Sunnah. The Fiqh Madhab of the scholars of Hadith has
always been present and co-existed with the other Fiqh
Madhabs. It has its principles, which are implemented in
order to deduce and derive correct Fiqh rulings solely based
upon the Hadith and is not a literalist Madhab as claimed by
many.

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Faculty of Arabic Courses

Award In Arabic
(Arabic Level 1 overview)

Arabic Course

Course Descrip on

The Arabic Course for English-Speaking Students is a

comprehensive and popular course for the teaching of the
Quranic and Tradi onal Arabic, originally devised and
taught at the renowned Madinah Islamic University,
catering for the non-Arabic speaking students from all over
the world. Over the years, this course has enabled students
to become competent in their use of the Arabic language
and to par cipate and benet from scholarly pursuits such
as Quranic exegeses, hadith,
qh, Seerah, history, and classical and modern Arabic
literature. It combines modern Arabic vocabulary with
Islamic terminology used in the Quran and Sunnah. It Helps
acquire an understanding of hundreds of Quranic verses,
ahadith, Arabic parables and poetry. Learning classical
Arabic eec vely could not be more easier than this course
of Madinah Islamic University. A tried and tested course
over 40 years with proven track record of success, it is ideal
in terms of the topics covered and short me taken to learn.

Award in Arabic of MIUs comprehensive Arabic language

programme. This classical Arabic course introduces the
student to grammar, reading, transla on, vocabulary,
wri ng, and conversa on.Students will begin to
comprehend and construct short sentences in Arabic which
will aid them in understanding the Holy Quran and other
Arabic texts. The programme incorporates modern and
classical Arabic as well as grammar. It is one of the most
comprehensive coverages of classical Arabic and grammar
available. Students who are looking for serious and focused
study of Arabic in order to access the language of the Quran
and Hadith should seriously consider comple ng the whole
programme. MIU Arabic course, largely based on the Islamic
University of Al-Madinahs Arabic Book 1, consists of
approx. 40 hours of instruc on along with online resources
such as video tutorials, audio books, prac ce quizzes,
unlimited class review, and teacher support.
Course Content

Course Duration

1 semester (12 Weeks)

Contact Hours

4 Hours per week

Credits Needed to gain the

qualica on

40

Pre-requisite

Entrance test

Fees

125

Award in Arabic is the rst of the courses and it incorporates

an excellent introduc on to the basics of the Arabic
Language. If you are considering this, you should certainly
consider registering for the Cer cate in Arabic so that you
complete at least one full year's curriculum.
Who is it for?
You must be able to read the Qur'an uently to be able to
study this course and complete a basic module on wri ng
through self-study that we will provide. You will need to
commit to 4 hours of contact me per week and at least a
further 3 hours of personal study
Topics covered
At the award level, the topics below will be covered in
conjunc on tailor made worksheets to help students apply
their knowledge of the grammar concepts and develop a
broad vocabulary. The course will u lise the complete set of
books that are taught at the Islamic University of Madinah
(and not just the Arabic language books from Madinah
university).

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Unit 1

The phrase haadhaa which means 'This is..'.

Unit 2

The phrase Dhalika which means 'That is..'.

Unit 3

The Arabic Denite Ar cle - Alif Laam - which corresponds

to 'The' in English.

Unit 4

Preposi ons - i.e. words showing the rela onship of one

noun to another (e.g. to, from, in, at etc). Masculine and
Feminine Pronouns - i.e. He and She. Nominal and Verbal
sentences

Unit 5

Expression of ownership - i.e. showing one noun owns

another - e.g. 'The teacher's car' Mabni - Indeclinable
words which do not change their case with dierent
causes and maintain their vowel ending Ar cle to call
someone (voca ve par cle) - e.g. 'Oh Umar!'

Object of a Verbal Sentence

Unit 15

Plural form of masculine personal pronouns in the 2nd

person.
Plural form of masculine possessive pronouns Plural
form of the masculine verbs in the 2nd person (e.g. You
went)

Unit 16

Plural form of masculine personal pronouns in the 2nd

person.
Plural form of masculine possessive pronouns
Plural form of the masculine verbs in the 2nd person (e.g.
You went)

Unit 17

The concept of ra onal and irra onal nouns. A new

pa ern for the broken plurals

Unit 18

The dual form in the Arabic language for demonstra ve

and personal pronouns. The interroga ve ar cle used to
ask 'how many' -

Unit 19

The numbers for one to ten (as applied to masculine

nouns).

Unit 6

Feminine pronoun for 'This' - Hadhihi. Masculine and

Feminine nouns Preposi ons

Unit 7

The Demonstra ve Pronoun for the Feminine Ar cles "

Use of Shadda and dropping of le er 'lam' of the denite
ar cle 'al' when used with solar le ers.

Unit 8

Revision Lesson In this lesson we will Insha Allah revise all

the gramma cal rules we have learnt so far.

Unit 20

The numbers for one to ten (as applied to feminine

nouns).

Unit 9

Possessive Pronouns Five Nouns (excep on) New

preposi ons, pronouns when added to verbs.

Unit 21

Introduc on to the diptotes.

Unit 10

A aching pronouns to preposi ons Present Tense Verbs Introduc on

Unit 22

The diptotes - con nued

Unit 23

The types of noun in Arabic in detail

Unit 12

How to have a discussion in Arabic

The conversion of a masculine verb into a feminine verb
The use of the feminine rela ve pronoun (that, who, which)

Unit 13

Plural form of the Demonstra ve Pronoun

Sound Plural
Broken Plural

Unit 14

Plural form of the Demonstra ve Pronoun ("That")

Plural form of the personal pronouns in the 3rd person
Plural form of the masculine and feminine verbs in 3rd
person (e.g. He Went, She Went, They Went)

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Unit 1

The demonstra ve and rela ve pronouns in detail.

Unit 2

Introduc on to /iraab/ declension and structure, and dierence

between the declinable and the indeclinable words.

Unit 3

The composite numeral, including:

Numbers from 1 to 10. Lesson 18, 19

Numbers from 11 to 19.

Numbers from 20 to 99.

Numbers 100, 200 1000.

Unit 4

Nouns with shortened ending

Nouns with curtailed ending
Nouns with extended ending

Unit 5

Past, present and impera ve verbs

Unit 6

Verbs in past, present and future tenses

Unit 7

Masculine and feminine verb (past, present, impera ve)

Unit 8

Arma ve verb, nega ve verb and auxiliaries used for verb

nega on.

Unit 9

The sound verb, the weak verb, and the weak le ers

Unit 10

The transi ve and intransi ve verbs

Unit 11

The ac ve and passive verb

Unit 12

The ve verbs

Unit 13

The cases/irb/ of the sound and weak verbs

Unit 14

The cases/irb/ of the ve verbs

Course content

Unit 15

Structure of the present verb

The Cer cate in Arabic is the second course in the

programme. It con nues on from the award in Arabic
introduces more grammar topics and more complex and
varied vocabulary. The Cer cate in Arabic can be studied
over 2 semesters (approx. 24 weeks) with 4 hours per week
of contact me. At the Cer cate in Arabic level, Madinah
Book 2 from the Islamic University of Madinahs Arabic
language course will be studied, with the accompanying
course books that are taught in the faculty of the Islamic
university of Madinah. In this course the student is provided
with an excellent introduc on to grammar rules,
gramma cal analysis, morphology, vocabulary and
expressions.

Unit 16

Structure of the past verb

Unit 17

Structure of the impera ve verb

Unit 18

The interroga ve nouns /man/, /m/, /mdh/, and /limdh/

Unit 19

The interroga ve nouns /mat/, /ayna/, /kayfa/, and /kam/

Unit 20

The interroga ve par cles: /a/ and /hal/

Unit 21

Personal pronouns:
Detached nominal and accusa ve pronouns

Unit 22

Nomina ve a ached pronouns

Unit 23

Accusa ve a ached pronouns

Unit 24

Geni ve a ached

Unit 25

Latent pronouns:
General exercises and revision for the personal pronouns

Unit 26

Condi onal nouns

Unit 27

Verbal nouns

Unit 28

The noun with extended ending

Unit 29

The noun with curtailed ending

Unit 30

The noun with shortened ending

Unit 31

Sound feminine plural

Cer cate in Arabic (Arabic Level 2

overview)

Cer cate in Arabic (Arabic Level 2

overview)

2 semesters (24 Weeks)

Contact Hours

4 Hours per week

Credits Needed to gain the

qualica on

80

Pre-requisite

Entrance test or MHU Award

in Arabic

Fees

250

Course Descrip on
Cer cate in Arabic of MHUs comprehensive Arabic
language programme. The programme incorporates modern
and classical Arabic as well as grammar. It is one of the most
comprehensive coverages of classical Arabic and grammar
available. Students who are looking for serious and focused
study of Arabic in order to access the language of the Quran
and Hadith should seriously consider comple ng the whole
programme.

OBJECTIVES

To teach grammar rules

To equip student with the skill of analyzing the text.
To enrich student's vocabulary
To enhance student's language skills-hearing, speaking,
reading and wri ng
To develop skills to communicate with Arabic speakers
by
wri ng and speaking
To create awareness regarding the aspects of Islamic
culture

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Diploma in Arabic-Level 3
overview

Unit 1

The dual

Unit 2

The sound masculine plural

Unit 3

The ve nouns

Course Dura on

3 semesters

Unit 4

The nominal sentence

Contact Hours

4 Hours per week

Unit 5

/kaana/ and its sisters

Credits Needed to gain the

qualica on

120

Unit 6

/inna/ and its sisters

Unit 7

/laa/ of generic nega on

Pre-requisite

Entrance test or MHU

Cer cate in Arabic

Unit 8

/kaada/ and its sisters

Fees

350

Unit 9

/dhanna/ and its sisters

Unit 10

The doer

Unit 11

The subject of the passive (with an introduc on to the sentence in

passive voice)

Unit 12

The object

Unit 13

The absolute object

Unit 14

The causal object

Unit 15

The circumstan al object

Unit 16

The concomitate object

Unit 17

The status

Unit 18

The dis nc ve preceded by kamm. Lesson 17

Unit 19

The exclusion

Unit 20

The exclusion 2

Unit 21

The exclusion 3

Unit 22

Preposi ons, Meanings

Unit 23

Preposi ons, Types

Unit 24

Introduc on to the Followers:

The Adjec ve

Unit 25

The conjunc ons

Unit 26

The Subs tu on

Unit 27

Oral and Moral Assurance

Unit 28

The voca ve

Unit 29

The exclama on

Unit 30

The persuasion and warning

Unit 31

The praise and blame

Unit 32

The preference

Unit 33

The condi onal Sentence

Unit 34

The demand (the impera ve and interdic on)

Course Descrip on
Diploma in Arabic of MHUs comprehensive Arabic
language programme. The programme incorporates modern
and classical Arabic as well as grammar. It is one of the most
comprehensive coverages of classical Arabic and grammar
available. Students who are looking for serious and focused
study of Arabic in order to access the language of the Quran
and Hadith should seriously consider comple ng the whole
programme.
The Diploma in Arabic is the third course in the programme.
It con nues on from Cer cate in Arabic and complete the
key grammar topics necessary to access Arabic texts.
Students will also begin studying some Arabic texts, as well
as develop condence in I'rab transla on and composi on.
The Diploma in Arabic will be studied over 3 semesters with
4 sessions per week of study. At the Diploma in Arabic level,
book 3 of the Islamic university of Madinahs Arabic
language course will be studied, along with the
accompanying texts from the Islamic university of Madinah.
Book 3 of Madinah Arabic is being used for the complete 3
semesters. Here, there is the con nua on of Arabic
grammar with analysis of verbs, past and present. A whole
new array of vocabulary isintroduced and the student is
encouraged to write and speak as the course proceeds. One
main feature is the topic of Morphology, where the student
learns the forma on of words from verbs.
OBJECTIVES

To enhance the ability of the student to understand verbs

and their structures
To give the student the forma ve rules of morphology,
which opens a wider vista of the Arabic Language.
To introduce the new grammar rules to the student.
To make student feel equipped, condent and more
comfortable in dealing with Arabic language.

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Diploma in Shariah Studies

Faculty of Shariah: Courses

Cer cate in Shariah Studies
Course Dura on

3 Semesters

Credits Needed to gain the

qualica on

120 Credits

Max Credits that can be carried

forward from Awards

10 credits (1st Semester

only)

Pre-requisite

Entrance test or Achieving

MIU Award

Course Dura on

3 Semesters

Credits Needed to gain the

qualica on

120 Credits

Max Credits that can be carried

forward from Awards

None

Pre-requisite

Cer cate in Shariah Studies

Course Descrip on
Course Descrip on
MIU's Cer cate in Shariah Studies:
Was developed in response to a growing need for an
understanding of the Islamic faith within global
communi es. The lack of formally recognised training
educa on in Islamic tradi ons was also addressed. The
course provides Islamic educa on within the current global
context, while staying true to Islamic tradi ons. With the
inclusion of the study and cri cal analysis of the origins,
sources, and principles upon which Islamic jurisprudence is
based. The Cer cate in Shariah Studies provides students
with an advanced knowledge of Islam which includes a
highly developed comprehension of the theological,
jurispruden al, historical and contemporary aspects of
Islam. Islamic sciences are studied from both a classical and
contemporary perspec ve and students graduate with the
ability to understand and read from the religious texts
covering detailed knowledge of Islamic Jurisprudence, in
addi on to an understanding of Hadith science and related
vocabulary. The course prepares students with an advanced
insight of the Islamic faith which can prove benecial for
further academic study, or for a range of professions such as
teachers, public servants, companies or any individual or
Islamic ins tu ons.

MHUs Diploma in Shariah Studies aims to equip its

students with knowledge and skills that will enable them to
have an in-depth understanding of the religion and
civiliza on of Islam, as well as a closer comprehension of
textual applica on of divine texts. The Diploma in Shariah
Studies, which is an advancement of the cer cate in
Shariah Stud es, oers a mul direc onal and mul -op onal
program that extends from tafseer (exegesis of the Quran)
to historical sociology of Muslim socie es, from hadith
(tradi ons of the Prophet) to modern Islamic thought. The
course not only opens doors to the great heritage of Islamic
civiliza on for its students, but also enables them to
discover the philosophy and knowledge that are produced
in the modern world. On top of oering the curriculum
taught in the universi es of Madina MHUs Diploma in
Islamic Sciences oers courses that aim to bring its students
in contact with the history and classics of Islamic studies.
Includes a study of usool al-qh (the principles of Islamic
jurisprudence). The main topics of study are the daleels that
are universally considered authorita ve, followed by the
controversial daleels (excluding those most relevant to alMaqaasid al-Shariyyah), linguis c issues relevant to
nterpreta on of the texts, the nature of Shareeah rules, and
issues concerning ij haad.

Compulsory Modules
Semester I

Compulsory Modules

Semester II

Semester III
Semester I

Terminology of
Hadith I
Principles of
Jurisprudence I
History of the
compila on of
the Sunnah
History of
Legisla on

Principles of
Jurisprudence
II
Jurisprudence I
Syntax I

Terminology
of Hadith III
Jurispruden
ce II
Exegesis I
Islamic
Economics

Total Credits necessary to achieve Cer cate in Shariah

Studies = 120 Credits

Advanced
Terminology of
Hadith I
Principles of
Jurisprudence
III
History of
Judiciary
System
Morphology

Semester II

Advanced
Terminology of
Hadith II
Principles of
Jurisprudence IV
Exegesis II
Syntax II

Semester III

Advanced
Terminology
of Hadith III
Islamic
Economics II
Exegesis III
Syntax III

Total Credits necessary to achieve Diploma in Shariah Studies

= 120 Credits

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Advanced Diploma in Shariah

Studies

Course Dura on

3 Semesters

Credits Needed to gain the

qualica on

120 Credits

Max Credits that can be carried

forward from Awards

None

Pre-requisite

Diploma in Shariah Studies

Compulsory Modules
Semester I

Course Descrip on

Principles of
Jurisprudence V
Rules of
Jurisprudence I
Judiciary in Islam I
Research
methodology

Semester II

Syntax IV
Exegesis IV
Judiciary in
Islam II
Rules of
Jurisprudence II

Semester III

Islamic
Business Ethics
Islamic Law of
Contracts
Islamic Law of
Inheritance

Total Credits necessary to achieve Advanced Diploma in Shariah

Studies = 120 Credits

The Advanced Diploma in Shariah Studies is a progression

from the Diploma in Shariah Studies with a deeper focus on
the subjects of Usool ul qh and its applica on. The
objec ve of the course is to provide the students with
advanced training in academic research and wri ng within
the Islamic context enabling students to analyse and extract
canons from divine texts.At the end of a course, a student
should be able to demonstrate clear evidence of
undertaking a detailed supervised study of a topic in Islamic
Studies. Candidates research their projects with guidance
from an appropriate supervisor. This course will be
examined by a project of 10,000 words. The topic must be
approved by the undergraduate tutor/course convenor
before the student is allowed to embark on this course.
Objec ves

To empower the students to worship Allah Almighty

correctly
To enable the student to understand the origins of the
Science of Usool al-Fiqh.
To familiarize the student with the proofs for the
authority of the various types of evidence recognized in
Usool al-Fiqh and the arguments of those who reject
various proofs.
To acquaint the student with the main rules regarding
interpreta on of textual evidence as well as the most
important controversies surrounding some of them.
To give the student a clear framework for understanding
the nature of rules employed in qh.
To familiarize students with the methodology for dealing
with apparently contradictory evidence.
To acquaint the student with the main issues related to
ij haad

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Faculty of Islamic Sciences

Cer cate in Islamic Sciences

Course Dura on

3 Semesters

Credits Needed to gain the

qualica on

120 Credits

Max Credits that can be carried

forward from Awards

10 credits (1st Semester only)

Pre-requisite

Entrance test or Achieving MIU

Award

priority that is integrated into the structure of the

maqsid,
historical developments and the contribu ons of some
of the leading ulama, to the theory of the maqasid,
dieren al approaches the ulama have taken toward
the iden ca on of the maqasid and the relevance of the
maqasid to ij had and the ways in which the maqsid can
enhance the scope and calibre of ij had

Compulsory Modules
Semester I

Course Descrip on

Was developed in response to a growing need for an

understanding of the Islamic faith within global
communi es. The lack of formally recognised training
educa on in Islamic tradi ons was also addressed. The
course provides Islamic educa on within the current global
context, while staying true to Islamic tradi ons. With the
inclusion of the study and cri cal analysis of the origins,
sources, and principles upon which Islamic jurisprudence is
based. The Cer cate in Islamic Sciences provides students
with an advanced knowledge of Islam which includes a
highly developed comprehension of the theological,
jurispruden al, historical and contemporary aspects of
Islam. Islamic sciences are studied from both a classical and
contemporary perspec ve and students graduate with the
ability to understand and read from the religious texts
covering detailed knowledge of Islamic Jurisprudence, in
addi on to an understanding of Hadith science and related
vocabulary. The course prepares students with an advanced
insight of the Islamic faith which can prove benecial for
further academic study, or for a range of professions such as
teachers, public servants, companies or any individual or
Islamic ins tu ons.

Objec ves
1. Analysis of text and its implica on on validity of Hadith
2. The major Hadith masters and their collec ons.
3. Details on why a Hadith is authen cated or rejected.
4. Chain of narra on and its implica on on validity of
Hadith.
5. The various classica ons of sahih Hadith
6. Chains of narra on
7. Deriva on of rulings from Ahadith
8. The various classica ons of daeef Hadith
You will study general characteriza on of the maqasid alShariah and its origins in the Quran,
classica on of the maqasid and a certain order of

Terminology of
Hadith I
The Books of
Hadith (Bukhari)
Principles of
Jurisprudence I
History of
Legisla on

Semester II

Terminology of
Hadith II
The Books of
Hadith (Muslim)
Principles of
Jurisprudence II
Jurisprudence I

Semester III

Shamail Al
Muhammadiya
Ilm Ar Rijaal
Exegesis I
Syntax I

Total Credits necessary to achieve Cer cate in Islamic Sciences =

120Credits

Diploma in Islamic Sciences

Course Dura on

3 Semesters

Credits Needed to gain the

qualica on

120 Credits

Max Credits that can be carried

forward from Awards

None

Pre-requisite

Cer cate in Islamic

Sciences

Course Descrip on
MHUs Diploma in Islamic Sciences aims to equip its
students with knowledge and skills that will enable them to
have an in-depth understanding of the religion and
civiliza on of Islam, as well as a closer comprehension of
textual applica on of divine texts. The Diploma in Islamic
Sciences, which is an advancement of the in Islamic Sciences
, oers a mul direc onal and mul -op onal

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program that extends from tafseer (exegesis of the Quran)

to historical sociology of Muslim socie es, from hadith
(tradi ons of the Prophet) to modern Islamic thought. The
course not only opens doors to the great heritage of Islamic
civiliza on for its students, but also enables them to
discover the philosophy and knowledge that are produced
in the modern world. On top of oering the curriculum
taught in the universi es of Madina MHUs Diploma in
Islamic Sciences oers courses that aim to bring its students
in contact with the history and classics of Islamic studies.
Includes a study of usool al-qh (the principles of Islamic
jurisprudence). The main topics of study are the daleels that
are universally considered authorita ve, followed by the
controversial daleels (excluding those most relevant to alMaqaasid al-Shariyyah), linguis c issues relevant to
interpreta on of the texts, the nature of Shareeah rules, and
issues concerning ij haad.
Objec ves

To familiarize the student with the proofs for the

authority of the various types of evidence recognized in
Usool al-Fiqh and the arguments of those who reject
various proofs.
rules regarding interpreta on of textual evidence
rules in Fiqh.
How to deal with contradictory evidence.
Ij haad and its rules
What is the dierence between Islam, Shariah and
Madhab?
How can we determine the shariah ruling of an ac on
Linking ahkam to maqaasid shariah
Hukm takli wajib mandoub fard haram makrouh

Compulsory Modules
Semester I

Advanced
Terminology of
Hadith I
Introduc on to
Al- Jarh watTadeel
Principles of
Jurisprudence
III History of
Judiciary
System

Course Dura on

3 Semesters

Credits Needed to gain the

qualica on

120 Credits

Max Credits that can be

carried forward from
Awards

None

Pre-requisite

Diploma in Islamic
Sciences

Course Descrip on

To enable the student to understand the origins of the

Science of Usool al-Fiqh.

Advanced Diploma in
Islamic Sciences

Semester II

Advanced
Terminology
of Hadith II
Introduc on
to Takhreej
Exegesis II
Syntax II

Semester III

Ahadeeth alAdaab waRaqaiq wa

Zuhd Highest
ranking
hadith of
Bukhari
Morphology
Principles of
Jurisprudence
IV

Total Credits necessary to achieve Diploma in Islamic

Sciences = 120
Credits

The Advanced Diploma in Islamic Sciences is a progression

from the Diploma in Islamic Sciences with a deeper focus on
the subjects of Usool ul qh and its applica on. The
objec ve of the course is to provide the students with
advanced training in academic research and
wri ng within the Islamic context enabling students to
analyse and extract canons from divine texts. This course is
designed and tailored to equip students with the main
fundamentals of the various sciences of Hadith, and to
connect the student with the classical texts of the scholars
of Hadith comprehensively. It also focuses to build the
ap tude of the student by allowing the student to
implement the sciences of Hadith theore cally, prac cally,
and analy cally with sound comprehension. From the
essen als of the course is for the student to iden fy and
acknowledge the achievements of the scholars of Hadith by
them serving the sciences of Hadith, the anatomy of the
compila on and persevera on of the Hadith, throughout
the dierent ages of Islam. An indispensable objec ve is to
engineer students academically to defend the Sunnah &
Hadith and to refute the decep ve doubts and false
arguments of the orientalists and rejecters of Hadith. It also
focuses to cul vate and help the student to be able to
examine cri cally by implemen ng the principles of the
scholars of Hadith related to the chains of transmission and
its text and recognize the grading of the scholars of Hadith
upon the narra ons with its explana on. Lastly, it also aims
to clarify the concept of the connec on between Fiqh &
Sunnah. The Fiqh Madhab of the scholars of Hadith has
always been present and co-existed with the other Fiqh
Madhabs.
This course will be examined by a project of 10,000 words.
The topic must be approved by the undergraduate
tutor/course convenor before the student is allowed to
embark on this course.

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Objec ves
To empower the students to worship Allah Almighty
correctly
To enable the student to understand the origins of the
Science of Usool al-Fiqh.
To familiarize the student with the proofs for the
authority
of the various types of evidence recognized in Usool alFiqh and the arguments of those who reject various
proofs.
To acquaint the student with the main rules regarding
interpreta on of textual evidence as well as the most
important controversies surrounding some of them.
To give the student a clear framework for understanding
the nature of rules employed in Fiqh.
To familiarize students with the methodology for dealing
with apparently contradictory evidence.
To acquaint the student with issues related to ij haad

Compulsory Modules
Semester I

Advanced
Terminology of
Hadith III
Books of Jarh
Highest Wa Tadeel
Rulesof
Jurisprudence I
Research
methodology

Semester II

Cri cism
(Naqd) in
Hadith
Judiciary in
Islam I
Rules of
Jurisprudence

Semester III

T
IslamicBusiness
Ethics
Islamic Law of
Contracts
Takhreej II

Total Credits necessary to achieve Advanced Diploma

in Islamic Sciences
= 120 Credits

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