15 Students
Per Class Group
Course Structure
Level 0
An accessible five-week introduction for those new to Islam or seeking a structured refresher. We cover an overview—belief in Allah, the Prophet, the pillars of Islam and iman, the concept of ihsan, and how Islamic knowledge is passed down.
Level 1
A complete overview of the Islamic tradition through a single structured text. Students explore the essentials of aqidah, fiqh, and spirituality, forming a balanced understanding of what it means to believe, practise, and live Islam with sincerity.
Level 2
Building on the foundations, this level introduces core subjects through specialised texts in creed, worship, prophetic biography, and spiritual development—each carefully chosen for clarity and relevance to the student’s journey.
Level 3
A deeper exploration of classical texts in each discipline. Students begin to encounter more detailed discussions in theology and law, along with refined insights into the character and legacy of the Prophet SAW and the inner states of the soul.
Level 4
The final level in the foundations programme, offering structured engagement with intermediate-level texts that refine the student’s grasp of belief, practice, character, and seerah—equipping them for continued learning and growth.
Prayer Essentials
A supplementary module to help students learn what to recite in the prayer with clarity and confidence. Students gradually build on the core aspects with further dua and dhikr using the Suffa Prayer Essentials booklet.
Level 0: Preliminary Module
Week 1: Introduction
• The Shahadah
• Allah (SWT)
• Prophet Muhammad (SAW)
• The Deen - Islam, Iman, Ihsan
Week 2: The Five Pillars of Islam
Shahadah
Salah - Prayer
Zakat - Charity
Sawm - Fasting
Hajj - Pilgrimage
Week 3: The Six Pillars of Iman
Allah
Angels
Books
Messengers
Final Day
Destiny (Good & Bad)
Week 4: Ihsan
To worship Allah (SWT) as if you see Him, for if you do not see Him, He surely sees you.
Week 5: Sources of Knowledge
Sources of information, the legal schools of law and the term Ahlus Sunnah wal Jama'ah.
Level 1
Aqidah | Fiqh | Tasawwuf
The Essentials of Islam
Author: Shaykh Ahmad ibn Zayn al Habashi
A succinct yet profound and widely respected primer text that outlines core beliefs, Shafi’i legal practices, and foundational spiritual principles of Islam in an accessible and structured format.
Level 2
Aqidah
Creed for the Masses (Aqidatul Awwam)
Author: Imam Ahmad al Marzuqi
This beloved poem summarises the fundamentals of Sunni Asha'ari creed, and has long served as a memorisation text for young and new learners alike.
Fiqh
Purity, Prayer & Fasting
Author: Tashfeen Ekram
A practical, beginner‑friendly handbook that summarises core Shāfi‘ī fiqh rulings on cleanliness, salah, and ṣawm in a clear contemporary style.
Seerah
The Seerah Song
Author: Shaykh Abdullah Misra
A unique English-language poem that captures the life of the Prophet ﷺ in rhyming verse, making the Seerah accessible to English-speaking audiences of all ages.
Tasawwuf
Practical Spiritual Advice (Al-Wasiyyah)
Author: Shaykh Abdurrahman al-Sulami
A short and timeless collection of forty-six pieces of spiritual advice, offering practical guidance for purifying the soul and strengthening one’s relationship with Allah.
Level 3
Aqidah
Introduction to Islamic Creed
Author: Imam Ibrahim al-Bajuri
A clear and structured primer on Sunni Orthodox aqidah, this text guides students through core beliefs—attributes of Allah, the prophets and other unseen matters.
Fiqh
The Ark of Salvation
Author: Shaykh Salim bin Sumayr
Safinat al-Najah is a widely taught beginner text in Shāfiʿī fiqh, presenting the essentials of worship including purity, prayer, fasting, zakat charity and Hajj/Umrah.
Seerah
Muhammad - Messenger to Mankind ﷺ
Author: Shaykh Nur ad-Din Itr
A heartfelt introduction to the life of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, highlighting his virtues, guidance, and the key moments that defined his mission to humanity.
Tasawwuf
Infamies of the Soul
Author: Shaykh Abdurrahman al-Sulami
A timeless guide to spiritual purification, outlining sixty nine blameworthy traits of the soul—such as pride, envy, and heedlessness—and their cures.
Level 4
Aqidah
The Creed Made Easy
Author: Shaykh Mahmoud al-Husainy
A neatly organised primer that simplifies complex theological issues into digestible insights, presenting the essentials of Sunni creed in a clear, structured format.
Fiqh
The Ultimate Conspectus
Author: Imam Abu Shuja Al-Isfahani
A neatly organised Shāfi‘ī fiqh compendium that simplifies core legal rulings—from purification to transactions and inheritance—into a concise, structured reference.
Seerah
Muhammad - The Best of Creation ﷺ
Author: Shaykh Muhammad ibn Alawi al Maliki
A structured and reflective biography, this work guides readers through the Prophet’s ﷺ life—his early years, family, battles, miracles, belongings, and final days.
Tasawwuf
The Beginning of Guidance (Bidayatul Hidayah)
Author: Imam al-Ghazali
This guide summarises the fundamentals of God-conscious living through daily disciplines, focusing on acts of devotion and correct companionship with Allah and His creation.
