Course Structure
| Study Mode | Online |
| Course Duration | One Year (20 Lessons) |
| Cost | Free |
| Instructor | Shaykh Ahmad Al-Kaff |
| Textbook | The Concise Article (Buy) |
All lesson recordings available on-demand!
This one year course (20 recorded lessons) with Qs & As will provide a unique opportunity to study this traditional text composed by Ḥabīb Abū Bakr al-`Adanī bin `Alī al-Mashhūr.
This course will aim to provide students a comprehensive understanding on matters relating to the knowledge of the fourth pillar of the religion and an explanation of the intermediate, minor, and major signs of the Last Hour.
The author, Al-Habīb has established sixteen seminaries (Ribats) for full time study of the Islamic sciences and rigorous spiritual work and eighty-three educational centers throughout Yemen, as well as a center for cultural studies that organises conferences, seminars, and workshops. He continues to live in Jeddah where he teaches the Islamic sciences and writes works addressing contemporary challenges in light of timeless Prophetic guidance.
He has coined many new terms in the field of Fiqh At-Tahawwulāt (Knowledge of Transitions) such Sunnah Mawāqif, Manhaj As-Salāmah, and other interesting terms.
Among the fields which he particularly specialises in is a study of the fourth pillar of the religion after Islam, Iman and Ihsan i.e. the knowledge of the Signs of the End of Time. The pillars are based upon the Hadīth of Jibril in which the angel Jibril came to the Prophet in the form of a man and asked him several questions in the presence of his noble companions. The fourth pillar of the dīn is unlike the first three which is fixed and definitive while this fourth pillar is transformative depending on the stages.
You can purchase a copy of the text here.
About the Text
The Concise Article
The Concise Article: On the Knowledge of the Fourth Pillar of the Religion and an Explanation of the Intermediate, Minor, and Major Signs of the Last Hour.
The Concise Article is a ground-breaking work that sheds light on a neglected aspect of the famous ḥādīth of Angel Jibrīl wherein Jibrīl asked the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ about Islam, faith, spiritual excellence, and the signs of the Last Day. The ḥādīth of Jibrīlis commonly presented as an outline of the three pillars of the religion; however, as the author Ḥabīb Abū Bakr al-`Adanī bin `Alī al-Mashhūr notes, it actually speaks of four pillars.
From his detailed study of the stages and portents of the Final Hour, the author distils what he calls the science of Fiqh At-Tahawwulāt (Knowledge of Transitions), Sunnah Mawāqif, Manhaj As-Salāmah, and other interesting terms.
In this work he describes the principles by which Muslims should understand the tribulations and momentous changes taking place in the world around them, and provides practical applications for preserving faith and holding fast to the Prophetic way in these difficult times.
You can purchase a copy of the text here.
Learning Outcomes
Learn traditional Islamic knowledge in a thorough, practical and transforming way
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Understand the intermediate, minor and major signs of the Last Day
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Learn the science of fiqh al-tahawullat and practical ways of application in these difficult times
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Gain a deeper understanding of how to preserve faith and hold fast to the Prophetic way
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FAQs
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How long is this course?
This course is based on 20 x 1 hour 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?
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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