All courses across Salikeen Seminary's schools; each course is taught by qualified scholars in their field.
School of Quran
An introduction to the rules governing the correct pronunciation and recitation of the Quran. Students learn the articulation points (Makhaarij al-Huroof), characteristics of letters (Sifaat), and foundational rules of Tajweed. By the end of the term, students are able to recite short surahs with proper Tajweed.
School of Quran
Building on QUR-101, this course deepens the study of Tajweed rules with extensive applied recitation practice. Students work through longer passages of the Quran under instructor supervision, refining their pronunciation and rhythm. The principles of Waqf (stopping) and Ibtida (resuming) are studied in depth.
School of Quran
A foundational course in Quranic exegesis introducing the major schools of Tafsir and their methodologies. Students study the principles of Tafsir bil-Ma'thur and Tafsir bil-Ra'y, explore key classical commentaries, and apply interpretive frameworks to selected Quranic passages. The course also covers Asbab al-Nuzul (causes of revelation) and Nasikh wa Mansukh (abrogation).
School of Quran
A rigorous advanced study of Quranic exegesis focusing on thematic interpretation (Tafsir Mawdui) and the engagement of classical and contemporary commentators with difficult passages. Students produce original analytical work drawing on multiple Tafsir traditions and situate their readings within contemporary scholarly debates.
School of Hadith
An entry-level course covering the foundational disciplines of Mustalah al-Hadith (Hadith terminology and methodology). Topics include the classification of Hadith by authenticity (Sahih, Hasan, Da'if), the history of Hadith compilation, and an overview of the six major collections (Kutub al-Sittah). Students also study the significance of the Isnad system.
School of Hadith
A dedicated study of selections from Sahih al-Bukhari, the most rigorously authenticated collection of Prophetic Hadith. Students examine the Isnad and Matn (text) of selected narrations, study Imam al-Bukhari's methodology and chapter headings (Tarajim al-Abwab), and explore the jurisprudential implications of key Hadith. Classical commentary works (Shuruh) are used throughout.
School of Hadith
An advanced study of the science of narrator criticism (Jarh wa Ta'dil) and the biographical evaluation of Hadith transmitters ('Ilm al-Rijal). Students learn the terminology of praise and criticism used by classical critics, study major biographical dictionaries, and practise evaluating Isnad chains. The course addresses the historical development of Rijal literature and its continuing relevance.
School of Fiqh
A foundational survey of Fiqh and its principles. Students are introduced to the four classical madhabs (Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi'i, Hanbali), the sources of Islamic law (Quran, Sunnah, Ijma, Qiyas), and the basic categories of legal rulings (Ahkam al-Khamsah). The course provides the conceptual vocabulary needed for all further study in jurisprudence.
School of Fiqh
A systematic study of the theoretical foundations of Islamic jurisprudence. Students engage with classical Usul texts and examine the major interpretive tools: Qiyas, Istihsan, Istislah, Maslaha, and Sadd al-Dhara'i. Particular attention is given to how different schools of Usul produce different legal outcomes on contested questions.
School of Fiqh
A detailed jurisprudential study of the acts of worship (Ibadat): purification (Taharah), prayer (Salah), fasting (Sawm), Zakat, and Hajj. The course examines the rulings according to multiple madhabs with a focus on the Hanafi school, explores the evidential basis for major rulings, and addresses common contemporary questions in each chapter.
School of Fiqh
An advanced study of Islamic commercial law covering contracts, sales, partnerships, and financial instruments. The course examines classical Mu'amalat texts alongside contemporary applications in Islamic banking, finance, and commerce. Students develop the capacity to evaluate modern financial products and commercial arrangements against the principles of Shariah.
School of Aqeedah & Islamic Thought
An introduction to the core tenets of Islamic belief covering the six pillars of Iman, the names and attributes of Allah (Asma wa Sifat), prophethood (Nubuwwah), and eschatology (Akhirah). Students study foundational Aqeedah texts and are introduced to the major classical theological schools. The course establishes the conceptual foundations for all further theological study.
School of Aqeedah & Islamic Thought
A historical survey of the development of Islamic theological schools from the early Companions through the classical period to modernity. Students study the emergence of the Mutazilah, Ashariyyah, Maturidiyyah, and Athariyyah schools, the debates that shaped them, and their lasting influence on Islamic intellectual tradition. Key primary texts are read in translation.
School of Aqeedah & Islamic Thought
An advanced course engaging Islamic theology with modern intellectual challenges including atheism, secular humanism, religious pluralism, and the philosophy of religion. Students learn to articulate and defend Islamic belief using both classical theological tools and contemporary philosophical reasoning. The course draws on Islamic philosophy (Falsafah) as well as the Kalam tradition.
School of Quran
A foundational Arabic language course designed to give students the grammatical and vocabulary tools needed for Islamic textual study. Topics include basic morphology (Sarf), introductory syntax (Nahw), and vocabulary building through Quranic and Hadith texts. This course is a prerequisite for all advanced religious studies courses.
School of Quran
Building on ISL-101, this course develops students' ability to read classical Islamic texts with increasing independence. Advanced Nahw and Sarf topics are studied alongside extended reading practice from selected religious texts. Students are introduced to the style and vocabulary of classical Arabic prose.
School of Aqeedah & Islamic Thought
A survey of Islamic history from the time of the Prophet ﷺ through the major Islamic empires to the modern era. The course examines the development of Islamic civilization, the transmission of knowledge, the role of scholars and institutions, and the impact of colonialism on Muslim societies. Students situate Islamic scholarship within its broader historical and civilizational context.
School of Aqeedah & Islamic Thought
An introduction to the science of Islamic spirituality and moral development (Tasawwuf / Tazkiyah al-Nafs). Students study the classical stations of the spiritual path (Maqamat), the significance of Ihsan in Islamic practice, and key texts of the Sufi tradition. The course grounds spiritual development in the Quran and Sunnah and addresses common misconceptions.