Suffah Institute  for Higher Studies

Aims

We at Suffah recognise that most people have full time commitments that absorb their time, be it; work,study or family commitments. This is especially true for our sisters in particular as they face many difficulties in society at large that are not ideal for going on the path of knowledge. It is therefore in these circumstances that Suffah aims to serve and assist such Muslims by providing a flexible and accommodating approach to learning. Suffah aims to provide Muslim youth with moral, ethical as well as social values, which will strengthen them to become true Muslims in faith and practice. Suffah also aspires to save Muslim youth in particular from deceptive and deviating philosophies, which are contrary to the true values of Islam, which are most importantly to respect others and their faith and to live as peaceful and civilised members of the community.

Available Courses:

Group A:

1-Two years M.A (Islamic Studies) Alima/Alim /Training of Imams Courses

Deliverance of real Islamic Knowledge to British Muslims is the need of the time. This two years part time course will fulfil this requirement in a very scholarly way, where highly skilled, sincere and qualified staff will teach the students. Both male and female adults can enter into the course but it must be emphasized that male and female classes will be held separately.

This course includes the following disciplines:

Year 1 (35 weeks, 3 hours per week) Cost £500

A-Introduction to classical & Modern spoken Arabic (Study of the Arabic language targeting all the skills of listening, reading, writing and speaking. Study will include learning Arabic Grammar with modern techniques).

B-Introduction to the studies of the Holy Quran (Study of the history of the Holy Quran, how it was preserved and compiled, Usul-ul-Tafseer and selected textual studies from the Holy Quran).

C-Introduction to the Seerah of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) (Study of the life of the Holy Prophet (SAW) with great emphasis on highlighting the Merciful teachings of the Holy Prophet (SAW) in order to tackle extremism and live peacefully in multi-cultural Britain).

Year 2 (40 Weeks, 3 hours per week)

D-Introduction to the Prophetic Tradition (Study of the sayings and teachings of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) with emphasis placed on the history of the compilation of Hadith Literature & some textual studies of Hadith).

E-Introduction to the Studies of Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence or Sacred Law, which details the laws and commandments of Allah regarding all aspects of human life. Study will include Usul al Fiqh & Textual studies from Al Quduri)

F-Introduction to the studies of Tackling Extremism OR Introduction to the studies of Islam versus Extremism

Currently the above course will be available at following centres:

Hounslow - To be announced shortly
High Wycombe - To be announced shortly

Group B:

1- GCSE in Urdu, Arabic and Islamic Studies .The course will be delivered by experienced staff over a period of 20 weeks (40 hours), with a cost of £ 100.

2- AS/A Level in Urdu, Islamic Studies .The course will be taught by the skilled members of staff over a period of 25 weeks (50 hours), with a cost of £120.

3-Tackling Extremism. Course of 20 weeks (40 hours). It is the need of the time to highlight the real and true message of Islam at a global level. Suffah institute is offering this course to the general public to explore the message of Islam with the help of basic sources of Shariah. £100.

4- Introduction to Islam. 20 weeks (40 hours) course for those who need to know what Islam stands for. This is open for members of all faiths to explain fundamentals of Islam with the help of authentic and basic sources of Islam. The study will include fundamental articles of faith, basic practices of Islam, application of Islam in daily life, social and moral system of Islam, extremism and Islam and issues relating to distortion views about Islam. The cost of the course will be £100.

5-Spoken Arabic for beginners. This is a very useful course for those who are interested in spoken Arabic. The duration is 25 weeks (50 hours). This course will begin by teaching the alphabet of the Arabic language and hence is ideal for absolute beginners. The cost will be £120.

Who will teach the courses?

Suffah Institute understands the importance of having formally trained tutors who transmit sound and reliable knowledge. Therefore our highly qualified staff will offer these courses enabling our students to concentrate on learning itself using the most effective tools of our time. Our staff include:

Teaching Methodology:

Lectures, seminars, language exercises and class presentations by students, individually as well as in groups.

Please download the following application form to apply for the aforementioned courses.

Please send the completed form to info@ummahsyt.org.

Application Form