Daar Aisha College

A Classical Arabic course for non-Arabic speakers designed to teach the fundamentals of the Arabic language with a focus on Classical Arabic used in literature, religious texts (Quran & Hadith), and conversation in the Arabic speaking world.
The First Stage of the course focuses on reading and writing Arabic, developing basic vocabulary enabling students to start forming simple sentences. As well as developing basic conversation skills. Vocabulary expansion is a continuous aspect of the course. Students acquire a range of vocabulary related to various topics, including greetings, numbers, family, food, travel, shopping, and daily life. They practice using this vocabulary in conversation, writing exercises, and reading assignments. Reading and comprehension play a crucial role in the course. Students are exposed to authentic Classical Arabic texts. They learn strategies to decipher and understand these texts, building their reading skills, vocabulary, and comprehension. Listening and speaking skills are also emphasized. Through audio materials, dialogues, and interactive activities, students practice listening to spoken Arabic and develop their ability to understand and respond appropriately. Speaking exercises focus on pronunciation, vocabulary usage, and conversational skills, enabling students to communicate effectively in Classical Arabic.

From 1517CE - present time
Al Quds and Palestine. A land of promise, Prophethood and boundless blessing. Rich in history, vibrant in culture and vast in its contribution to human civilisation. A land mostly of faith, of peace and of prosperity, but also on occasion marred by affliction. This course will seek to weave together the multi-faceted threads of the religious, cultural, social and political past which intertwined to produce a brilliant tapestry of human interaction and endeavour in these precious lands. We inhabit now a complex reality that cannot be truly grasped unless we embark on a journey into the ancient past and map out a path to our present. We must listen to the testimony of this land, hear the voices of its heroes and learn from the mistakes of its villains. The future depends upon a comprehension of the past. Let history be your ultimate teacher for a land that deserves your care.

Aqidah is the very cornerstone of the Sacred Sciences - the Science of belief.

Often described as Islamic theology, it is a subject that fundamentally deals with all that a Muslim confirms with their minds, believes with their hearts, and surrenders to with their limbs.

Quranic verses and Prophetic statements provide us with the 6 articles of faith: Belief in God, His Angels, His Books, His Messengers, the Day of Resurrection, and Divine Destiny. It is the knowledge of these 6 articles which underpins the structure of this course.

Most importantly, this course allows us to understand what it really means to be Muslim and connects us to a community that has existed for over 1400 years.

The Fiqh course covers the history and development of Islamic law and jurisprudence in the early generations of Islam. The evolution of the Madhab system, the sources of Law, and the contributions of outstanding scholars provides an introduction to the course. 

The codification of laws and the formation of a comprehensive methodology provides a strong appreciation for the brilliant foundations of Islamic Law.

Islamic jurisprudence deals with the rites and rituals of every day practice, the performance of acts of worship, and the general legislative structures of Islam. Particularly dealt with are the topics of Tahara/Purity, Menstruation, Salaat, Zakaat, Fasting, and related Fiqh matters.

This course encompasses essential knowledge for every practicing Muslim.

Enrolment in this course grants access to 5 subjects:

• Mustalah
• Tarbeyah
• Sciences of the Quran
• Sharh al Hadith - Imam Nawawi
• Tajweed (one of 4 levels)

Tarbeyah is a traditional Islamic science with a rich and diverse history of practice throughout the Muslim world. This is a subject that will take the student on an in depth exploration of the inner dimensions of the self, the capacity for development and discipline, the importance of self awareness, and most importantly, God Consciousness.

Students will discover the elements of humanity, the components of every individual, the virtues and vices of each, motivators for conduct, drivers of impulse and reaction, influences on decision making, recognition of spiritual state, the path to self improvement, the obstacles to elevation, and the best possible means of establishing a connection to your Creator.

This is an uplifting subject with great popularity and practical effect among students.

All material is guided by Quranic content, and the most perfect model of character and discipline - our beloved Prophet ﷺ.

Sharh al Hadith provides commentary on one of the most famous and foundational texts of Hadith literature - the 40 Hadith of Imam Nawawi.

The compiler is one of the luminaries of Islamic scholarship and has collected in this text the top 40 (or 42) statements of the Prophet ﷺ that are necessary for every Muslim to know.

Each of the Prophetic statements represents a mastery of speech and a deep well of wisdom. Each statement is a testament to prophethood and continues to be applicable in so many spheres of Islamic life.

To complete the text is to feel enriched by revelation, moved by prophetic contact, and inspired to act accordingly.

This program is designed for Muslim Teens living in the west. The teenage years are the most sensitive and challenging developmental stage of our youth. We recognize that Muslim teenagers have diverse needs that must be addressed and issues that need to be discussed and resolved. One of the greatest concerns for our Muslim youth is how to live their Islam in a predominantly non-Muslim context while preserving their Islamic identity.

The Teen Deen Program is aimed at developing future Moral Muslims living their Islam in the western context, understanding its proper application in the context of their daily lives and the challenges they will face as Muslim Adults. This will enable them to contribute positively to our community & enhance it from an Islamic perspective.

In order to realize our objectives as stated above, the Teen Deen Program has been carefully designed to fulfil the multi faceted needs of our Muslim Youth. We do not simply disseminate knowledge, we also make it relevant to the student's life and their world.

Tafsir is the study of the meanings of the Quran - a Science which is integral to every field of Islamic knowledge.

The course begins with an introduction to the history of Tafsir and its development in the age of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him. We then consider the contributions of succeeding generations and the meticulous care provided by so many Muslims to preserve the Quran and to ensure the integrity of every passage.

This course will focus on Surat Al Fatiha, and thereafter Juzu 'Amma, as the most frequently read and recited Chapters of the Quran; ensuring student understanding of Quranic content they will likely engage with day in and day out.

This program is designed for Muslim Teens living in the west. The teenage years are the most sensitive and challenging developmental stage of our youth. We recognize that Muslim teenagers have diverse needs that must be addressed and issues that need to be discussed and resolved. One of the greatest concerns for our Muslim youth is how to live their Islam in a predominantly non-Muslim context while preserving their Islamic identity.

The Teen Deen Program is aimed at developing future Moral Muslims living their Islam in the western context, understanding its proper application in the context of their daily lives and the challenges they will face as Muslim Adults. This will enable them to contribute positively to our community & enhance it from an Islamic perspective.

In order to realize our objectives as stated above, the Teen Deen Program has been carefully designed to fulfil the multi faceted needs of our Muslim Youth. We do not simply disseminate knowledge, we also make it relevant to the student's life and their world.

Enrolment in this course grants access to 6 subjects:

• Seerah
• Fiqh
• Tafsir
• Aqidah
• Tahfiz (one of 3 levels)
• Tajweed (one of 3 levels)

Aqidah is the very cornerstone of the Sacred Sciences - the Science of belief.

Often described as Islamic theology, it is a subject that fundamentally deals with all that a Muslim confirms with their minds, believes with their hearts, and surrenders to with their limbs.

Quranic verses and Prophetic statements provide us with the 6 articles of faith: Belief in God, His Angels, His Books, His Messengers, the Day of Resurrection, and Divine Destiny. It is the knowledge of these 6 articles which underpins the structure of this course.

Most importantly, this course allows us to understand what it really means to be Muslim and connects us to a community that has existed for over 1400 years.

Enrolment in this course grants access to 3 subjects:

• Seerah
• Fiqh
• Tahfiz (one of 3 levels)

Seerah is the profoundly moving story of the greatest person to ever live - the last and most beloved Messenger of God, Muhammad b Abdullah ﷺ.

Discover the origins of Mecca, Arabia at the advent of Islam, the ancestry of the Prophet ﷺ, the introduction of idolatry, the Abrahamic legacy, and the parents of the Prophet ﷺ.

A sequential telling of this story means that we will then cover the birth of the Prophet ﷺ, and the first 40 years of his life, including marriage and family. At age 40, we enter Hira with the Prophet ﷺ to discover the impact of first revelation and witness the preaching of the first messages. As the first community develops, we share the pain of Bilal, the change of Omar, the sacrifice of Sumeyyah, the steadfastness of Ali, and the Sidq of Abu Bakr. 

As the mission of the Prophet, ﷺ in Mecca draws to a close and he takes to the road for the Hijra, we share the joy of Medina at his arrival, and the beginning of a whole new phase in the formative years of Islam. 

The Medina period brings challenge and tribulation, but also triumph, and finally, sweeping success.  From the highs of the Conquest of Mecca and the Farewell sermon, we plummet to the darkest days in the history of Medina.....the illness and death of the Prophet ﷺ. A low from which it seemed, to those who endured it, impossible to rise again. Yet, in the aftermath of this calamitous event, and under the capable leadership of the rightly guided Caliphs, the light and legacy of the Prophet ﷺ, shines brightly, and by that light, generations of Muslims have found their way.

We love the story, but more importantly, it is the lessons embedded in these events that allow us to walk in the footsteps of the Prophet ﷺ.