Riyādus Sālihāt

Introduction to Riyādus Sālihāt

Founded in January 2004, Riyādus Sālihāt is an educational institute for sisters offering full-time ‘Ālimah classes, and facilities for part-time adult education. Students have the opportunity of enrolling in the three year Fādhilah course, five year ‘Ālimiyyah Course (Islamic theology programme), the Further Education Course or the Preparatory Course.

The institute aims to provide students with the necessary foundations in the Qur’ān and Sunnah as well as the moral and spiritual attributes which have been the characteristics of scholars of Islām throughout the generations.

In a similar manner to the Jame’ah Riyādul ‘Uloom, the institute aims to equip students with the necessary academic and spiritual capabilities that will help students to become scholars of the future.

Choice of Courses

‘Ālimiyyah & Fādhilah Courses

The ‘Ālimiyyah Course is a version of the traditional course that has proven successful throughout the ages and is still a valued system of learning in Islamic educational establishments worldwide. It is specially engineered to cover the key Islamic sciences needed to give an individual a comprehensive and thorough understanding of Islam. The Course is structured around a series of set texts, including a core of sacred texts and classical works, and other graded text books.

At IDA we offer this course in a 2 tier form, wherein the initial 3 years offers an early exit for students unable to dedicate the full 5 years for the ‘Ālimiyyah Course. This course is the Fādhilah Course, in which students achieve a firm grounding in Classical Arabic and progress through Basic Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence), Hadīth (Prophetic Traditions) and Tafsīr (Exegesis of the Qur’ān).

Students wishing to complete the ‘Ālimiyyah Course may do so by dedicating a further 2 years and studying Hadīth (Prophetic Traditions) and Tafsīr (Exegesis of the Qur’ān) more comprehensively along with progressing further in Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence) and Classical Arabic.

All subjects are internally assessed with assessments taking place through monitoring written exercises and through bi-annual examinations. In order to maintain high standards, the pass mark for all examinations is 60%. Students failing to achieve the pass mark are required to re-sit their exam(s) and achieve a satisfactory result before advancing further in the course.

Aims of the ‘Ālimiyyah Course
To carry out an in-depth study of the sacred sources of Islam, i.e. the Qur’ān and Hadīth, and the rulings derived from them in the form of Islamic Law, after gaining proficiency in Classical Arabic.

Learning Outcomes
Students are expected to achieve a thorough understanding of Classical Arabic and related sciences. They are expected to understand the meaning and interpretations of the Qur’ān and the major collections of Ḥadīth and how they apply to the individual and humankind. They are expected to know the principles of how Islamic Laws are derived from the primary sources and have a sound knowledge of Islamic legal rulings. Students are expected to develop familiarity with the vast field of Islamic scholarship, and the skills to research and further their expertise in any particular area.

Syllabus
Note: Years 1 to 3 denote the syllabus for the Fādhilah & ‘Ālimiyyah courses

Year 1
Nahw (Syntax/Grammar): Āsān Nahw Parts 1&2
Sarf (Etymology): ‘Ilmus Sarf
Arabic Language: Arbī Kā Mu’allim Part 1, Das Sabaq
Arabic Literature: Qasasun Nabiyyīn Part 1
Tajwīd (Intonation): Ta’līmut Tajwīd
Urdu
Hifzul Hadīth: Memorisation of Ahādīth

Year 2
Ahādīth (Traditions): Zādut Tālibīn
Hifzul Hadīth: Memorisation of Ahādīth
Sarf (Etymology): ‘Ilmus Sīghah
Nahw (Syntax/Grammar): Hidayātun Nahw
Arabic Literature: Qasasun Nabiyyīn Parts 2 & 3
Arabic Language: Arbī Kā Mu’allim Part 2
Tajwīd (Intonation): Mirqātut Tajwīd
Fiqh (Jurisprudence): Nūrul Īdhāh

Year 3
Translation of the Qur’ān: Tarjumā-e-Qur’ān Juz 1-15
Ahādīth (Traditions): Riyādus Sālihīn
Hifzul Hadīth: Memorisation of Ahādīth
Fiqh (Jurisprudence): Sharhul Wiqāyah
Principles Of Jurisprudence: Usūlush Shāshī
Nahw (Syntax/Grammar): An-Nahwul Wādhih
Arabic Literature: Al-Qirā’at Ar-Rāshidah

Note: Years 4 & 5 denote the syllabus for ONLY the ‘Ālimiyyah course

Year 4
Translation of the Qur’ān: Tarjumā-e-Qur’ān Juz 16-30
Ahādīth (Traditions): Mishkātul Masābīh Parts 1 & 2
Hifzul Hadīth: Memorisation of selected Ahādīth
Fiqh (Jurisprudence): Al-Hidāyah Volume 1
Arabic Literature: Qasasun Nabiyyīn Part 5, Nafhatul Arab, Mukhtārāt Part 1
‘Aqā’id (Exegesis of Islãmic Beliefs): Sharhul Aqīdah At-Tahāwiyyah

Year 5
Ahādīth (Traditions): Sahīhul-Bukhārī, Sahīh Muslim, Jāmi’ut-Tirmidhī, Sunan Abī Dāwūd,
Hifzul-Hadīth: Memorisation of selected Ahādīth

Further Education

This course has been designed to cater for the needs of sisters over the age of sixteen and to assist them in enhancing their knowledge of Islam. In this course, many aspects of religious and moral life, that every Muslim is required to know in order to fulfil daily needs, such as worship and transaction are throughly covered.

Subjects taught include:
Qur’ān with Tajwīd (Intonation)
Ahādīth
Sīrah (Life of the Prophet sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam)
Teachings of the noble Qur’ān
Islamic Manners
Islamic Social Conduct
Urdu language
Arabic language

Preparatory Course

This course has been designed for students who are not very well versed in the Urdu language and would face difficulty in comprehending the lessons if enrolled directly into the ‘Ālimiyyah course. Those students who have had no opportunity in acquiring basic lessons in Islam also enrol on to this course. This course is directed solely towards individual needs and does not follow a set syllabus so that the best from every student can come to light.

Enrolment Procedure

The academic year at Riyādus Sālihāt runs according to the lunar calendar; Shawwāl to Sha’bān (approximately August to June). Students wishing enrolment in the ‘Ālimiyyah, Fādhilah or Further Education courses are admitted in the month of Shawwāl. Enrolment for Preparatory Course takes place throughout the year, although majority of candidates are admitted in Shawwāl also.

Only those applications are processed which meet the admission criteria. At Riyādus Sālihāt our aim is to give every applicant a fair consideration. After careful analysis of the applicant’s admission form, suitable candidates are requested to attend an assessment test and interview. Various questions relating to background, welfare, ambitions and commitment are asked. Thereafter, the admissions committee decides successful applicants within two weeks. All applicants are admitted on a three month trial basis.

The fees paid are refundable, should a student fail to commence their study at Riyādus Sālihāt.

Education Fees

Fees can be paid as one lump sum at the beginning of the academic year or by ten monthly instalments. Fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change as and when deemed necessary. The current annual fees are as follows:

Preparatory Course	£870 as one lump sum.
‘Ālimiyyah (Yr. 1, 2 & 3)	£870 as one lump sum.
‘Ālimiyyah (Yr. 4 & 5)	£1000 as one lump sum.
Further Education	£175 as one lump sum.

Please note that the fee does not include, the cost of text books, stationery etc.

How to Apply

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