Explore Islamic Classical Books with Waraqa’s comprehensive introductory course. Build a solid foundation in Islamic studies, covering Tafseer, Hadith, ‘Aqidah, Fiqh, Islamic
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This level covers a wide range of Islamic studies topics in different fields and branches of knowledge. These include Tafseer (Quran interpretation), Hadith (Prophetic Sunnah), ‘Aqidah (Creed), Fiqh (Jurisprudence), Du’a (Supplication) Islamic history and prophets stories. Students will acquire a solid foundation in Islamic texts and topics that will help you in the Advanced Islamic Studies level.
We teach this level from a twelve-book series published by Darussalam and authored by Maulvi Abdul Aziz, MA. English and Senior Administrative Officer in the Department of Private Education, Ministry of Education, Dubai, UAE, from 1982 to 2002.
The classical Islamic curriculum was not built by accident. Centuries of scholars chose a small number of short foundational texts (the mutun) that compress the essentials of aqeedah, fiqh, hadith terminology, Arabic grammar, and usul al-fiqh into memorable, layered form. A student who reads these books in order has a complete map of the Islamic sciences before they ever open a long commentary. The Prophet ﷺ said, "Whoever Allah wishes good for, He gives him understanding of the religion" (Sahih al-Bukhari 71). The classical books are how that understanding is normally transmitted.
Lessons are 45 minutes, twice per week, one-to-one with an Al-Azhar trained teacher. Each session reads a small portion of the text aloud, then unpacks it with examples, related ayat, and short questions. Students keep a notebook of the daily takeaway and turn in one short written answer per week. Most students finish the introduction-to-classical-books pathway in about 9–12 months and emerge with a working vocabulary in every Islamic science.
No. The course is taught in English, with Arabic terms introduced gradually. Students who want a parallel Arabic track can add our intermediate Arabic course.
Whichever you already follow, or — if you have no background — the madhab dominant in your country of residence. The teacher matches the fiqh text to that choice.
No. Ijazah in the classical books is a separate, longer process. This course gives you the texts and the explanation; ijazah is added later if the student continues into a senior teacher's halaqah.
Yes — two 45-minute evening lessons per week is the standard schedule. Book a free trial and we'll plan around your week.