Course Structure
| Study Mode | Online |
| Course Duration | One Year (30 Lessons) |
| Cost | Free |
| Instructor | Ustadh Hamza Al-Hatimy |
| Textbook | Safīnat al-najā' (Link) |
This one year course (30 recorded lessons) provides a unique opportunity to study this traditional text written by Salim ibn 'Abdullah ibn Sa'd ibn Samir al-Hadrami al-Shafi'I (d. 1069AH) in depth. It is among the early texts read in Yemen, Somalia, Indonesia, Malaysia, and other teaching centres around the world influenced by Ḥaḍramaut’s curriculum.
This course aim to provide students a deep and comprehensive understanding on matters relating to foundational beliefs. It then covers common and frequent acts of worship, including purification, prayer, funerals, zakat, and fasting according to the Shafi madhab.
About the Text
Safīnat al-najā'
This book present’s Shaykh Salim bin ‘Abd Allah bin Sumayr al-Hadrami al-Shafi’i's Safinat al-naja'. His text, presented here in both the original Arabic and a contemporary translation, introduces fundamental beliefs and obligations. It is among the early texts read in Yemen, Somalia, Indonesia, Malaysia, and other teaching centres around the world influenced by Hadramaut’s curriculum. The book begins with a presentation of foundational beliefs. It then covers common and frequent acts of worship, including purification, prayer, funerals, zakat, and fasting.
Learning Outcomes
Learn traditional Islamic knowledge in a thorough, practical and transforming way
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Understand the detailed rulings of purification and prayer
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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 Shafi 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 30 lessons. Each lesson is approximately 1 hour long.
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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?
You may want to purchase the textbook in order to follow the Arabic.
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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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