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The Diploma in Classical Islamic Studies is a one-year programme designed to provide students with a structured, rigorous, and applied study of the core foundations of Islam

Analytical

Every ruling and concept is studied with its supporting evidence and reasoning, giving students a legal-textbook style understanding.

Comprehensive

Covering belief, worship, Qur’an, Hadith, Prophetic biography, and law, the syllabus gives a rounded foundation.

Practical

Modern issues and case studies are woven throughout, grounding classical knowledge in today’s context.

Diploma in Classical Islamic Studies

Why choose the
Diploma

A serious, structured foundation in Islamic studies, taught in a legal-analytical style.

Entirely in English – no Arabic required.

Balanced depth and accessibility – suitable for students and professionals alike.

Weekly commitment only – 2 hrs per week, over 30 weeks.

Comprehensive coverage – from creed and worship to Qur’an, Hadith, and law.

Classically trained teachers – authorised scholars with academic expertise.

A course that is as practical as it is scholarly, tackling misconceptions and modern challenges.

Diploma Subjects

1. Purification and Prayer

Study the rulings of ablution and prayer in a structured and analytical way. Each issue is presented with its Qur’anic and Hadith evidences, juristic logic, and scholarly contentions. This approach allows students to grasp not only the obligations but also the reasoning and wisdom behind them.

2. Belief and the Six Pillars of Faith

Explore the Islamic creed in depth: God, Angels, Revelation, Messengers, the Afterlife, and Divine Decree. The course highlights classical explanations while also addressing modern misconceptions and challenges to faith.

3. Hadith Studies

An applied introduction to Hadith. Students will examine the origins and transmission of Hadith, the development of the canonical works, and the science of text and chain analysis. Misconceptions and criticisms are tackled, with practical emphasis on how Hadith informs law, belief, and practice.

4. Qur’an Studies

Investigate the history of revelation and the development of tafsir. Understand the structure of the Qur’an, methods of interpretation, and how scholars addressed apparent contradictions. Misconceptions about the Qur’an are examined in light of both classical responses and modern debates.

5. Prophetic Biography (Sīrah)

A chronological study of the life of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, focusing on both the Makkan and Madinan periods. Key themes include the struggles of the early community, the establishment of the Muslim state, and the major battles that defined the Prophetic mission.

6. The Development of Islamic Law

Trace the emergence of Islamic law from the earliest period to the formation of the schools of thought. Learn how differences arose, how scholars navigated them, and how legal reasoning is applied through case studies.

Instructor

Shaykh Sjaad Hussain was born and raised in England and began his studies in Damascus Syria. After studying the Arabic language in Damascus he began studying the sacred sciences full time under the tutelage of Shaykh Rasul Baksh Sa’eedi. Over a period of 9 years, he studied many of the major sciences and gained teaching licenses (Ijazat) in them. He also studied under numerous scholars including Shaykh Muhammad al-Yaqoubi, Shaykh Muhammad Jum’ua, Shaykh ‘Ala-Uddin al-Kurdi and Shaykh Yasser Qureshi. He is the co-founder of Sacred Texts Syllabus and a resident scholar at the Institute.

Course Details

Time Commitment
Once a week
Lesson Duration
2hrs
Course Duration
30 Weeks
Format
Online
Course Start Date

Sunday 2nd Nov 2025, 11am-2pm (UK Time)

Frequently Asked Questions

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£395

Discounted from £450

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£20/mo

£250 up-front (non-refundable)
then 10 payments of £20

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