FARD ‘AYN CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

A comprehensive program covering the essential foundations of Islamic knowledge, from creedal beliefs to practical jurisprudence and spiritual development.

Islamic Studies Curriculum

'Aqida (Belief)

Understanding the essential Islamic beliefs which ground a believer, including the attributes of Allah, His Prophets, and matters of the unseen.

Authority & Transmission

Exploring how Islam has been transmitted to us today, scholarly authority, and determining qualified scholarship.

Fiqh (Jurisprudence)

Comprehensive study of Islamic law covering ritual worship, transactions, family matters, and contemporary issues.

Ihsan (Internal Virtue)

Developing spiritual excellence through understanding sins of the heart, purification, and cultivating positive qualities.

Course Modules

I

'Aqida 101

'Aqida 101 - Introduction
Nov 26, 2021
Epistemology - I
Dec 3, 2021
Epistemology - II
Dec 10, 2021
Negating Attributes of Allah
Dec 17, 2021
Non-Negating Attributes of Allah
Dec 24, 2021
Necessary Attributes of Allah and their opposites
Dec 31, 2021
Rational Proofs of God's Existence
Jan 7, 2022
Rational Proofs of God's Negating Attributes
Jan 14, 2022
Prophetology - I
Jan 21, 2022
Prophetology - II
Jan 28, 2022
Transmitted Beliefs
Feb 11, 2022
II

The Transmission of Islam

Introduction
Feb 18, 2022
Scholarly Authority In Islam
Feb 25, 2022
Role of Non-Mujtahid (Common Muslim)
Mar 4, 2022
Practical Tips for Learning Fiqh
Mar 11, 2022
III

Fiqh of Fasting

Fiqh of Fasting Part 1/2
Mar 18, 2022
Fiqh of Fasting Part 2/2
Mar 25, 2022
IV

Fiqh of Purification

Objectives & Types of Water
May 20, 2022
Obligations & Sunna Actions of Wudu'
May 27, 2022
Rulings of Ghusl and Tayammum
June 3, 2022
Rulings of Wiping over footwear & Impurities
June 10, 2022
Bathroom Etiquettes & Purification specific to Women
June 17, 2022
Review and Q/A
June 24, 2022
V

Fiqh of Salat (Prayer)

Importance, Unique Effects, Warnings on Neglecting/Abandoning it
July 15, 2022
Causes and Conditions of Obligation, Prayer time determination
July 22, 2022
Azan, Iqama, Proper Covering of one's body
July 29, 2022
Conditions of Prayer, Locating and Facing the Qibla, Pillars of Salat
August 5, 2022
Obligations of Prayer - Takbir to Salams
August 12, 2022
Sunna Actions in Prayers
August 19, 2022
Etiquettes, Permissible, Disliked Actions in Prayers
August 26, 2022
Witr, Traveler's Prayers, Prostration of Forgetfulness
September 2, 2022
Qada (makeup), Friday, Eid & Funeral Prayer
September 9, 2022
Friday, Eid & Funeral Prayer, Prayer Behind Imam, Misc Issues
September 16, 2022
VI

Fiqh of Zakat

Meanings & Importance, Wisdoms, Warnings against withholders
September 30, 2022
Calculation for gold, silver & modern currencies
October 7, 2022
Stocks, 401K, IRAs, Crypto, Business and more
October 14, 2022
Mock-up Calculation, Zakat al-Fitr and Recipients
October 21, 2022
VII

Fiqh of Family

Module 7.1 - Marriage

Meaning, Wisdoms, Legal Rulings
November 4, 2022
Proposal, Suitability b/w Spouses
November 11, 2022
Pre-requisites, Pillars of Sound Marriage, Contractual details
November 18, 2022
Rights & Responsibilities of a husband and wife
November 25, 2022

Module 7.2 - Marital Conflicts, Divorce, Idda

Marital Conflict Resolution, Divorce, Waiting Period ('Idda) for Women
December 2, 2022

Module 7.3 - Rights of Parents & Children

Rights of Parents (Filial Piety)
December 9, 2022
Rights of Children & Relatives
December 16, 2022
VIII

Fiqh of Financial Transactions

Financial Transactions - Intro
January 20, 2023
Conditions of Validity, Permissible & Impermissible Transactions
January 27, 2023
Forms of Prohibited Transactions & Riba
February 3, 2023
Gharar (Unknown/Hidden Risk) as a Prohibited Transaction
February 10, 2023
Unlawful transactions and cooperation in sin
February 17, 2023
IX

Halal And Haram

Principles of Halal & Haram In Islam
March 3, 2023
Haram Actions of the Ears, Listening to Music
March 10, 2023
Prohibitions of the Eyes & Rulings related to gaze
March 17, 2023
Prohibitions of the Tongue
May 5, 2023
Prohibition of Backbiting & Gossip
May 12, 2023
Lying and its various forms
May 19, 2023
Prohibitions of Consumption - Eatables
June 2, 2023
Prohibitions of Consumption - Slaughtering & Meat of Ahl al-Kitab
June 9, 2023
Prohibitions of Consumption - Alcohol, Drugs, Tobacco & Smoking
June 16, 2023
Review and Open Q/A
June 23, 2023
X

Ihsan (Spiritual Excellence/Actions of the Heart)

Ihsan - Introduction
July 7, 2023
Nature of Sins, Major & Minor Sins
July 14, 2023
Diseases of the Heart and their Cures
July 21, 2023
Diseases of Envy
July 28, 2023
Diseases of Showing off, Fear of Poverty and Relying on other than Allah
August 4, 2023
Diseases of Fear of Poverty and Relying on other than Allah, Displeasure with Divine Decree, Seeking Reputation
August 11, 2023
Diseases of Conceit, Anger, Boasting, Arrogance, Ingratitude
August 18, 2023
Positive Qualities of Repentance, Patience and Gratitude
August 25, 2023
Positive Qualities of Gratitude, Hope & Fear, Love - Conclusion of Module 10
September 1, 2023
XI

Miscellaneous Issues & Obligations

Salvific Exclusivity
September 15, 2023
Beliefs, Statements, Actions leading to loss of Faith/Islam
September 22, 2023
What is Worship? What is Shirk?
September 29, 2023
What is Worship vs What isn't
October 6, 2023
Theory of Evolution - Islamic Perspective
October 13, 2023
LGBTQ Movement, its Agenda and Islamic Response
October 27, 2023
Commanding the Good and Forbidding the Evil - A communal obligation upgraded to individual obligation
November 3, 2023
Comprehensive Review and Q/A
November 17, 2023

Final Exam

Due on or before December 1, 2023

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