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The Alim course is built and expands upon the Islamiyat program, and emulates Alim courses globally.
Students cover the classical subjects alongside contemporary subjects that prepare them for dealing with present-day and emerging issues that face the Muslim community – locally and across the world.
Who’s it For?
This program is open to those graduates from the Islamiyat program who wish to learn more about Islam, dive deeper into the classical subjects, and those who wish to contribute in a more meaningful way to the issues, research and responses facing Islam and Muslims today.
Objectives
To be an Alim, there are several subjects which a person must master in order to accurately represent Islam, and avoid misinterpretations and misrepresentation. In addition, there are other contemporary subjects which students would be required to study in order to effectively assimilate, synthesize and articulate in an accurate, meaningful and consistent manner.
Objectives at the Alim level include:
- Explore the Tafseer of key chapters of the Holy Quran
- Examine the Fiqh positions on matters based on the guidance articulated in select key source texts
- Conduct critical thematic study of core books of Ahadith
- Study the Arabic language in its various branches of study, so as to inform interpretation, understanding and conclusions on matters pertaining to Islam
- Explore the various key religions and attitudes to religions present in contemporary society, from an Islamic viewpoint
- Explore the principles and practices of Dawah in communities today
- Examine the Islamic perspectives and approaches to the subjects of Psychology, Sociology and Philosophy
- Examine the various principles, structures and instruments used in Islamic Finance and Economics
- Explore key issues around Islam the West, Science and Materialism, the Dajjal and End of the World
- Study key authors in Islamic civlisation.
How the Alim Course is Structured
The Alim course covers 5 essential subject areas:
- Tafseer (Interpretation of the Quran)
- Hadith (Recorded sayings and actions of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be on him) and his companions)
- Fiqh (Jurisprudence) of the scholars on Islamic law and practice
- Arabic (Language)
- Contemporary Islamic Studies (pioneering works by Maulana Dr. Waffie
Mohammed in select social sciences) - Comparative Religion, Islamic
Psychology, Islamic Sociology
Program Particulars
This program is covered over 4 years of part-time study.
The program intakes students every September. Post-Covid, spaces are limited, so please register early.
Classes are generally scheduled every Saturday morning from 9 am – 12 noon, with some classes conducted on 1 or 2 weekday evenings.
Classes are delivered online, using Zoom for live classes and supported by a robust elearning management platform for general student access.
ALL CLASSES, TEXTS & STUDY MATERIALS ARE FREE TO ALL STUDENTS
Our Islamiyat program is designed to cover the authentic principles, practices and and culture of Islam. You can be assured of safeguarding yourself and your family in Islamic knowledge and practice. This course seeks to ensure you are adhering to the core tenets of true Islam, without the spin, compromise or hardline interpretations that lead us to shirk or extremism.
All are invited to register for the Technical & Industrial Skills
Training Program, offered by the MAI Institute in collaboration with
PDMAcademy and Masjid us Salaam, La Sophie Trace, Claxton
Bay, and hosted by San Fernando Jama Masjid, Mucurapo St.
In this course, you will cover 2 core modules that help you access jobs and improve your marketability in the heavy industry and manufacturing sector.
Logistics & Particulars
This course is IN-PERSON only, at Haji Shafick Islamic Center, San Fernando Jama Masjid, Mucurapo St., San Fernando.
- Duration is 6 weeks: starts January 13th
- Classes are Monday to Thursday from Maghrib (6.00 pm) to Isha (7.30 pm)
- Professional Certificate of Achievement on Completion
- Classes are FREE for all participants
Overview & Facilitators
Module 1: Basic Domestic & Industrial Wiring
Combine theory & practice in electrical safety, circuit design and wiring techniques, in accordance with the national Wiring Code. Learn effective tool usage, material selection and circuit construction for lights, plugs and air conditioning units.
Facilitator: Hafeez Baksh – Imam, Masjid us Salaam (BSc. (Mech), MSc. (Prod’n Eng & Mgt), PMP, CMRP, FAPETT, MASME, MPMI, Registered Engineer)
Module 2: Basic Industrial Health & Safety Training
Learn about hazard identification, risk assessment, safety regulations, and emergency response in the industrial workplace. This course includes personal protective equipment (PPE), safe work practices, materials handling and storage, industrial hygiene, fall protection and more.
Facilitator: Shareez Mohammed – Assistant Imam, Masjid us Salaam (BSc OHSE; ISO 45001:2018 CIQ/RABQSA, HSEQ Manager)
Use this site to register and you will be given the particulars for class and elearning access
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Learn the theory and practice on how to perform wudhu, ghusl and tayyamum.
This course covers core & additional aspects involved in making the proper preparations and purification for prayer.
With simple, follow-along videos, you learn the theological and practical aspects to perform wudhu and ghusl correctly, in as little as 1.5 hours.
Learn how to pray salaat in a step-by-step manner.
We cover the theology and practical aspects of key acts, considerations & common mistakes.
Learn the Arabic alphabet, words and effective pronunciation points and rules, for flawless reading.
Assuming no prior experience, the course takes you from the Alphabet and phonics through vowels and other literacy principles, using words from the Qur’an as the material of practice. In this way, you are endowed with familiarity of Classical Arabic vocabulary, and see in the exercises many words already familiar to you.
The online platform, allowing for open and ongoing access, is perhaps the best configuration available for self-study. Driven by video lectures, a (free text included) with complete explanations, examples and exercises, the course is provided for the sole purpose of supporting you in learning to read Arabic on your own time, and at your own pace.
As Muslims we are required to memorize the Qur’an in the performance of the five daily (worship), in which they recite verses from the Qur’an in prayer. Beyond this, there is great merit in memorization of the Qur’an, physically from health benefits to spiritually an abundance of blessings and numerous rewards in the afterlife. The Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be on him) is reported to have said, “Recitation of the Qur’an is the best divine service of my followers.”
There are different techniques used in memorization, which vary depending on individual and teacher propensities and preferences. Some persons prefer to hear the recitation aloud, others to read the script, and yet others to do both. Whatever the method, this course gives you the opportunity to memorize the last 10 chapters of the Holy Quran.
Learn the etiquette, benefits and requirements for fasting in the month of Ramadan.
In this resource, we consider answers to common questions that arise for persons who can or cannot fast for this month, and explore ways in which you can get the most from your efforts. Topics include:
- Why Fast
- Benefits of Fasting
- How to Fast
- Compensating for Missed or Broken Fasts
- Moon Sighting at the start and end of the month of Ramadan
- Extra Worship in Ramadan
- Bonus Pack