The Fiqh of Menstruation, Nifaas & Istihadah

Course Overview

In our new phenomenal course, Mu’allimah Habiba will be covering the fiqh of Hayd, Nifaas and Istihadah at a beginner to intermediate level in an incredibly organized manner. This course is an absolute MUST for every woman wanting to ensure their salah, fasts and pilgrimage are in line with Shari’ah. As the fiqh is being explained, clear examples and applications will be provided to allow you to make sense of your menstrual habit.

Learn all the key rules to understand your monthly cycle from an expert on menstruation.

Course Instructor: (Muallimah) Habeeba Pathan – expert in masa’il of Hayd, Nifaas & Istihadah

Start date: 4th July 2026

Course Duration: 10 lessons (3 months)

Lesson Length: 1 hour a week

Lesson Timings: Every Saturday 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm UK time (7 pm to 8 pm South Africa time)

Course fee: £70 one-time payment or £35 over 2 months

FOR THOSE UNABLE TO ATTEND LIVE, ALL RECORDINGS AND DOCUMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED IN YOUR ONLINE PORTAL WITH LIFETIME ACCESS

Full Curriculum

Week 1: Introduction

⁠Overview of the course
Introduction to terminology used in the context of menstruation
⁠Permissible and forbidden acts during ḥayḍ

Week 2: The Basics

•⁠ ⁠Understanding the categories of menstruating women
•⁠ ⁠Explanation of kursuf and its significance
•⁠ ⁠Discussion on the colors of blood during ḥayḍ
•⁠ ⁠Recognizing normal vaginal discharge and how to differentiate it
•⁠ ⁠How to record your bleeding and spotting.

Week 3: Onset of Ḥayḍ

•⁠ ⁠Understanding the rules and conditions for the onset of Ḥayḍ

Week 4: Rules Related to Ṭuhr

•⁠ ⁠Understanding the rules and conditions for a valid ṭuhr

Week 5: Menstrual Habits

•⁠ ⁠Rules of various menstrual habits

Week 6: End of Ḥayḍ

•⁠ ⁠Recognizing signs indicating the end of menstruation
•⁠ ⁠Rituals and practices associated with concluding menstruation

Week 7: Istiḥāḍah

•⁠ ⁠Explanation of istiḥāḍah (abnormal bleeding)
•⁠ ⁠Differentiating between istiḥāḍah and ḥayḍ
•⁠ ⁠Guidelines for managing istiḥāḍah

Week 7: Nifās (Part 1)

•⁠ ⁠Onset of nifās (duration, how to calculate, intervals)

Week 8: Nifās (Part 2)

•⁠ ⁠Other important issues containing nifās

Week 9: Common Questions

•⁠ ⁠Common scenarios
•⁠ ⁠Misconceptions and common myths

Week 10: Calculations and Summary of Course

Basic calculations for various scenarios

History & Fiqh of Waqf – With a Study of Al-Mabsūṭ of Al-Sarakhsī

Course Overview

Nearly half of all real property in Muslim lands by the 16th century was waqf. It is without doubt the oldest organized form of charity in the world and was the engine that allowed Islamic societies to function before the advent of colonialism. Waqf was the lifeblood of Muslim civilization as it supported relief to the poor, education for the masses, services for travelers, construction and maintenance of mosques, schools, colleges, hostels and medical facilities which were all freely accessible to everyone.

In our new incredible 3-month online course, Shaykh Haroon will be journeying through the entire history of waqf from the first waqf in Islam of ‘Uthman radiyallahu ‘anhu until the awqaf systems in the Mughal and Ottoman world and beyond. Along with the history, we’ll be learning the theory by reading through Kitab al-Waqf of Al-Mabsūṭ by Imām al-Sarakhsī raḥimahullah (d. ca 483 AH) with a detailed understanding of how waqf itself works in classical Islam.

The history of Waqf is the history of Islam itself. It was amongst the first institutions destroyed by the colonialists. Everyone needs to be aware of waqf and how it works.

In collaboration with National Waqf.

Course Instructor: Shaykh Dr. Haroon Sidat (with a guest lecture from the National Waqf Foundation team)

Start date: 3rd June 2026

Course Duration: 3 months (12 lessons in total)

Lesson Length: 1 hour a week

Lesson Timings: Every Wednesday 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm UK time

Course fee: £80 one-time payment or £45 over 2 months or £32 over 3 months (note: one-time payment works out lower)

ALL RECORDINGS WILL BE PROVIDED IN YOUR ONLINE PORTAL WITH LIFETIME ACCESS

Ottoman History – A 3-Month Course with Dr. Yakoob Ahmed

Course Overview

Which empire was the longest ruling empire in the history of Islam? The Ottoman Empire!

Ruling over a period of around 600 years, at its largest extent the Ottoman Empire ruled all the major cities of the Muslim world, not to mention a significant portion of Europe.

Nonetheless, the legacy of this empire is hotly debated with some academics and orientalists, at times, presenting an inaccurate picture of how the empire came to rise, develop and end. In this incredible course, we’ll be studying an overview of how the Ottoman Empire was founded, how it became one of the most successful empires in human history and how it met its tragic end after World War 1.

With numerous negative tropes regarding the Ottomans from orientalists — with many of the academics being Israeli, this course is a MUST for traditional students and Ulama, especially those with a keen interest in Islamic history.

Course Instructor: Dr. Yakoob Ahmed

Start date: 28th April 2026

Course Duration: 3 months (12 lessons in total)

Lesson Length: 1 hour a week

Lesson Timings: Every Tuesday 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm UK time

Course fee: £80 one-time payment or £45 over 2 months or £32 over 3 months (note: one-time payment works out lower)

ALL RECORDINGS WILL BE PROVIDED IN YOUR ONLINE PORTAL WITH LIFETIME ACCESS

Detailed Course Outline:

Week 1 – Origins of the Ottoman State (c. 1299–1350)

The frontier (ghazi) context in Anatolia
Rise of Osman I
Decline of the Seljuk Sultanate of Rum
Early expansion into Byzantine territory

Week 2 – Expansion into Europe (1350–1453)

Crossing into the Balkans
Key battles: Kosovo (1389), Nicopolis (1396)
Role of Bayezid I
The Ottoman Interregnum

Week 3 – The Conquest of Constantinople (1453)

Week 4 – Imperial Expansion and Administration

Expansion into the Middle East and North Africa
Selim I and the Caliphate
Administrative systems: timar, devshirme, Janissaries
Legal and bureaucratic structure

Week 5 – Society, Culture, and Religion

Millet system (religious communities)
Daily life in the empire
Role of Islam and coexistence with Christians and Jews
Architecture: Mimar Sinan

Week 6 – Military Power and Challenges

Structure of the Ottoman army
Naval power in the Mediterranean
Key conflicts
Beginning signs of military stagnation

Week 7– Challenges and Transformation (17th–18th Centuries)

Military stagnation narratives vs revisionist views
Internal revolts and decentralisation
European competition and trade shifts
Reform attempts

Week 8 – Reform and Modernization (19th Century) – Selim III, Mahmud II, and Mehmed Ali Pasha

Week 9 – The Tanzimat

Week 10 – Abdulhamid II

Week 11 – Revolution

Week 12 – WWI and collapse

A One-Year Study of ‘An Introduction to the Hanafi Madhhab Volume 1’ by Mufti Muadh Chati

Course Overview

This is the course you’ve all been waiting for. It would not be an exaggeration to state that this course is on a book that has taken over 10 years to prepare. In this course, we will be going through the entire first volume of ‘An Introduction to the Ḥanafī Madhhab Volume 1’ by (Mufti) Muadh Chati with the author teaching the book himself. Every individual will be given a full non-downloadable pdf of the book. The course will not be simply reading the book, but rather, introducing all the references in the book and ensuring every student understands the key ideas of the book. We will discuss, how fiqh developed during the lifetime of the Prophet ṣallallahu ʿalayhi wasallam, the Ṣaḥābah, the Tābiʿūn, the A’immah, and then how the Ḥanafī madhhab developed over the years.

The book contains arguably the most detailed and well-referenced biographies of Abū Ḥanīfah, Imām Muḥammad and Imām Abū Yūsuf in the English language as well as over 20 notable Ḥanafī fuqaha’. The book also provides a nuanced understanding of taqlid and a discussion on the categorisation of Ibn Kamal Pasha. It’s rare to find a course to this level online!

This course is a MUST for Hanafi Fiqh students and Iftaa students. You are genuinely going to miss out!

Course Instructor: (Mufti) Muadh Chati

Start date: 15th February 2026

Course Duration: 1 Year

Lesson Length: 1 hour a week

Lesson Timings: Every Sunday 2 pm to 3 pm UK time

Course fee: £130 one-time payment or £12.50 over 12 months (note: one-time payment works out lower)

FOR THOSE UNABLE TO ATTEND LIVE, ALL RECORDINGS WILL BE PROVIDED IN YOUR ONLINE PORTAL WITH LIFETIME ACCESS

Tafsīr of the Short Sūrahs of the Qur’ān – An Online Course for SISTERS ONLY

Course Overview

With Ramadan approaching, the importance of developing an attachment with the Qur’an develops in the heart of every Muslim. In this beautiful course, we’ll be covering a detailed yet relatable tafsir of the surahs we read DAILY in our salah, Surah al-Fātiḥah and Sūrah Al-Duha until the end of the Qur’an. This won’t just be an academic course, rather, Mu’allimah will also extract life lessons, reflections and gems from these short yet powerful surahs. This course — insha’Allah — will change your life.

This will be delivered using detailed PowerPoints that will allow you to connect with the Qur’an during this holy month. The surahs covered will be:

Surah Al-Duha,
Surah Al-Inshirah,
Surah Al-Teen,
Surah Al-Alaq,
Surah Al-Qadr,
Surah Bayyinah,
Surah Al-Zilzal,
SurahAl-Adiyat,
Surah Al-Qari’ah,
Surah Al-Takathur,
Surah Al-Asr,
Surah Al-Humazah,
& the Last 10 Surahs of the Qur’an

Course Instructor: (Muallimah) Faheema (wife of Mufti Muadh Chati)

Start date: 6th January 2026

Course Duration: 15 lessons (3 months)

Lesson Length: 1 hour a week

Lesson Timings: Every Tuesday 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm UK time

Course fee: £40 one-time payment or £20 over 2 months

FOR THOSE UNABLE TO ATTEND LIVE, ALL RECORDINGS AND DOCUMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED IN YOUR ONLINE PORTAL WITH LIFETIME ACCESS

An ONLINE Study of Muqaddimah fī Uṣūl al-Tafsīr of Ibn Taymiyyah & Muqaddimah Tafsīr Ibn Kathīr

Course Overview

One of the earliest books written in Usul al-Tafsir is ‘Muqaddimah fi Usul al-Tafsir’ by Ibn Taymiyyah raḥimahullah (d.728 AH). In this highly detailed course, we’ll be covering the entire book along with the Muqaddimah of Tafsir Ibn Kathir in 3 months. This course will be delivered in the English language and is aimed for beginners to intermediate level; however, the course will be immensely beneficial even for advanced students and ‘alimiyyah graduates inshaAllah.

Course Instructor: (Maulana) Taahir Mayet – Author of the Tafsir ‘Idahul Furqan’ and the highly comprehensive Usul at-Tafsir book ‘Jami’ al-Bayan fi Muhimmati Tafsir al-Quran’

Start date: 20th December 2025

Course Duration: 12 lessons (3 months)

Lesson Length: 1 hour a week

Lesson Timings: Every Saturday 11:00 am to 12:00 pm UK time

Course fee: £80 one-time payment or £45 over 2 months or £10 over 10 months (first option works out lowest)

FOR THOSE UNABLE TO ATTEND LIVE, ALL RECORDINGS AND DOCUMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED IN YOUR ONLINE PORTAL WITH LIFETIME ACCESS

Students will be provided with reading lists and guidance on how to read various works.

The History of Ulama in the Indian Subcontinent

Course Overview

The Indian Sub-Continent has given us the Farangi Mahall scholars, the Khayrabadi scholars, the Deobandis, Barelvis, Aligarh, Tabligh, Jamaat-i-Islami, Ahle-Hadis and more. But where did all these movements come from? And how did Muslim scholars (ʿulama) adapt when empires fell, colonial courts replaced Sharia and new ideas of nation and modernity took over?

In this course, we’ll dive into the real story of the ʿulama—scholars who weren’t just bookish teachers, but movers and shakers of Muslim life. From Ml Husain Ahmad Madani to Ml Ahmad Rada Khan to Ml Mawdudi to so many more, We’ll see how they:

•⁠ ⁠Took on the challenges of colonial rule and foreign law.

•⁠ ⁠Built powerful reform and revivalist movements.

•⁠ ⁠Balanced tradition with modern change.

•⁠ ⁠Shaped Muslim identity in the Indian Sub-Continent and beyond.

This isn’t dry history—it’s the story of struggle, survival, and creativity. By the end, you’ll see the ʿulama not as old-fashioned clerics, but as key players who helped shape the world Muslims live in today.

Course Instructor/s: SherShah Khan with guest lectures from Prof. Asad Q Ahmed, Prof. Sher Ali Tareen and Prof. Waleed Ziad

Course Duration: 16 lessons ON-DEMAND

Course fee: £70 one-time payment or £35 over 2 months or £10 over 7 months or £5 over 16 months (first option works out lower)

LIFETIME ACCESS

Students will be provided with reading lists and guidance on how to read various works.

Detailed Course Outline

Part 1: The Career of Sovereignty from Pre-colonial to Post-Colonial Era

Lesson 1: Sovereignty in the Mughal and Safavid eras

Lesson 2: Sovereignty in the Colonial Era: The birth of the modern state

Lesson 3: Contesting Sovereignty in Post-Colonial Pakistan

Part 2: Reform Movements: Origins, Contributions, Worldviews

Lesson 4: Farangi Mahall

Lesson 5: The Shah Family

Lesson 6: Khayrabadi

Lesson 7: Aligarh

Lesson 8: Deoband & Tablighi Jamaat

Lesson 9: Barelvi

Lesson 10: Mawlana Abu’l A’la Mawdudi & Jamaat-i-Islami

Part 3: Social and Intellectual Histories, Scholarly Networks and Curricula

Lesson 11: History of Sufism in India (1200 – 1900)

Lesson 12: The Post-Classical Commentarial Tradition of Logic & Dars-i-Nizami Curriculum in Modern South Asia

Lesson 13: The Mujadidi Sufi Scholarly Network between Oxus and Indus (1700-1850)

Lesson 14: Sufism Encounter with Indic Traditions in Mughal India

Lesson 15: The Muslim Public of 19th-century Colonial India: A Social and Intellectual History

Part 4: Ulama and Islamic Law in Transition

Lesson 16: Islamic Law in Transition: The Creation of Anglo-Muhammadan Law in Colonial India

Lesson 17: The Political Orientation of Ulama through the 18th, 19th and 20th Centuries

Islam & Western Modernity: A Critical Online Course

Course Overview

In this unique course designed for traditional scholars (including Darul Uloom students and graduates), we will attempt to deconstruct and analyse Western ideals and values. We’ll be examining the texts of scholars such as Talal Asad, Sherman Jackson, Naquib Attas, Wael Hallaq, Charles Taylor, Max Weber and numerous other writers.

One of the ways Western critics of Islam attempt to dismantle Islam is by actually studying Islam. Just think for a second, every Western university has a dedicated branch for Oriental studies of Islam. But how many traditional Islamic studies can we point to that have a dedicated part of the syllabus wherein they teach, study, and critique the Western worldview and compare that with the Islamic worldview? This course attempts to fill that gap! Designed for both traditional scholars, including Darul Uloom graduates, and academics, we’ll study and critique the Western worldview, particularly in the context of modernity’s influence. What is freedom of speech? Where did it come from? Why is it automatically assumed to be a good thing? What is liberalism, and where did it come from? Why is it automatically assumed to be a good thing? What are the foundations of feminism? Is the current Western society really the greatest society to live in in the history of mankind? All these answers will be discussed in this course.

Course Instructor: Dr (Maulana) Haroon Sidat

Course Duration: 13 lessons (3 months) ON-DEMAND

Course fee: £70 one-time payment or £35 over 2 months

LIFETIME ACCESS

Students will be provided with reading lists and guidance on how to read various Western works critically.

Lesson 1: The Enlightenment
Lesson 2: Modernity
Lesson 3: The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism
Lesson 4: Loss of Metaphysics and Meaning
Lesson 5: The Theological Origins of Modernity
Lesson 6: The Self
Lesson 7: The Human Condition
Lesson 8: Formations of the Secular
Lesson 9: Islamic Worldview
Lesson 10: The Islamic Secular
Lesson 11: The Impossible State
Lesson 12: Islam and Liberal Citizenship
Lesson 13: Where next for the modern Muslim?

The Fiqh of Mu’amalat – A Study of Bidāyah al-Mubtadī – YEAR 2/3

Course Overview

The purpose of this course is to study the chapters of Mu’amalat from Bidayat al-Mubtadi at a very advanced level, focusing on the following throughout the study:

The Fiqh philosophy of each chapter within Fiqh al-Mu’amalat.
The principles that govern every chapter with Fiqh al-Mu’amalat.
Explanation of every ruling and legal case.
The principles behind each ruling and legal case.
Understanding the workings and principles of the Hanafi Madhhab in relation to Mu’amalat.
Developing workable and practical frameworks for each chapter.
Implementing learnings and principles to contemporary scenarios and issues.
Extrapolating classical principles to contemporary practices and contemporary transactions.
Understanding Islamic Finance from the classical texts.
Applying classical and authoritative Fiqh principles to address contemporary problems.

Syllabus covered in year 2

Kitab Kafalah (Chapter: Guarantee)
Kitab Hawalah (Chapter: Assignment)
Kitab Wakalah (Chapter: Agency)

Course Instructor: (Mufti) Faraz Adam

Course Duration: 25 Lessons (ON-DEMAND)

Course Fee: £180 one-time payment or £20 per month for 12 months

Al-Muqaddimah al-Jazariyyah – A Six-Month Study

Course Overview

An incredible six-month course wherein every aspect of Al-Muqaddimah al-Jazariyyah will be studied. Al-Muqaddimah al-Jazariyyah is the most essential and renowned text in the science of Tajweed. In fact, it is taught in every single institute in the world that covers the Alimiyyah. No qualified teacher of the Qur’an can receive his certification without going through this outstanding work of Ibn al-Jazari raḥimahullah (d.833 AH).

Detailed PowerPoints have been prepared and will be shared in a downloadable format. PowerPoints contain unique charts, visual aids and insightful explanations with samples provided below!

Students will learn the makharij of huroof, the different rules of full mouth letters, the rules of raa, nun sakin, meem saakin, tanween, mudūd, waqf, maqṭūʿ and mawṣūl.

Course Instructor: (Qari) Mouhammad Dodakia Moosa

Course Duration: 19 Lessons ON-DEMAND

Course Fee: £120 one-time payment or £20 monthly for 6 months

LIFETIME ACCESS