Course Structure
| Study Mode | Online |
| Course Duration | 6 Lessons |
| Cost | Free |
| Instructor | Shaykh Noorud-deen Rashid |
| Textbook | Maraqi 'l-Sa'adat (buy) |
All lesson recordings available on-demand!
This short and comprehensive course (6 lessons) will provide a unique opportunity to study this traditional text written by Imam Shurunbulali (d.1069AH).
This course will aim to provide students a comprehensive understanding on matters relating to fasting together with proofs from the Hanafi school.
About the Text
Maraqi 'l-Sa'adat
Written by the eminent 11th century Hanafi scholar, Abu ’l-Ikhlas al-Shurunbulali, Maraqi 'l-Sa'adat (Ascent to Felicity) is a concise yet comprehensive primer in creed and jurisprudence.
It spans all five pillars of Islam, as well as the topics of slaughtering, ritual sacrifice, and hunting.
For this course, we will cover the section on fasting (sawm):
- The intention of fasting
- The crescent moon
- Things that invalidate the fast
- Those that require makeup as well as expiation
- Those that require a makeup without expiation
- Those that require nothing and are not disliked
- Those that require nothing yet are disliked
- Exemption from fasting
- Spiritual retreat in the mosque (i’tikaf)
Student can purchase a copy from here.
Learning Outcomes
Learn traditional Islamic knowledge in a thorough, practical and transforming way
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Understand the detailed rulings of fasting
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Appreciate the rigor of the science of Sacred Law (fiqh)
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Gain an introduction to the legal reasoning underlying the legal rulings
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Gain a grounding in the method and application of the Hanafi school
Course Fees
Our courses are free!
(Minimum £10 to cover admin fees)
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FAQs
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How long is this course?
This course is based on 6 lessons. Students can join any time and access all previous lessons.
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What do I need to access this course?
All you need is a reliable internet connection and access to a personal computer, tablet or phone – our online courses are responsive and designed to work across all platforms. We also recommend that you study the courses somewhere quiet so that you can concentrate and get the most out of the rich, helpful information they contain.
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Do I require additional resources?
No.
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Will there be recording available if I miss a class?
Yes. Recordings of each lesson will be uploaded within 48 hours. All recordings will remain accessible for the academic year.
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Will I get a qualification or ijazah?
If you complete the course, you will receive a certificate of completion.
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I'm not in the UK, does that matter?
No, absolutely not – in fact that’s one of the main reasons we developed our online courses, so that more people from around the world could benefit from our training.
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