Courses & programmes
Learn with us in 2026/27.
Our Arabic and Islamic Sciences programmes are delivered with our partner institute Dar al-Iman (Q-Iman Group): structured, part-time study designed around work, university and family life.
- Sundays on-site 09:00–18:00
- Mon & Wed online 19:30–21:30
- Segregated classes
- Qualified teachers
- IEAB-accredited certificates
Annual programmes.
A progressive pathway from absolute beginner to advanced scholarship. Classes run on-site every Sunday at the London campus, with recorded online workshops on weekday evenings: around 400–460 learning hours across 40 weeks a year.
Arabic Foundations Programme
The starting point for anyone who has never studied Arabic. Learn the language of the Qur’an from scratch.
- Reading, Writing & Speaking
- Tajwīd
- Islamic Studies
Arabic Language Programme
For students who have studied some Arabic before and are ready to engage with classical texts.
- Nahw (grammar) & Sarf (morphology)
- Speaking, reading & translation
- Tajwīd & Islamic Studies
‘Alimiyyah Programme
A comprehensive, traditional grounding in the Islamic sciences. Students must read and write Arabic with comprehension.
- Fiqh & Usūl al-Fiqh
- Hadith & Mustalah al-Hadith
- Tafsīr & ‘Ulūm al-Qur’an
- ‘Aqīdah, Sīrah & Advanced Arabic
Specialisation Programme
Specialise in Fiqh, Hadith or Tafsīr. Requires a strong level of Arabic and prior in-depth study. Spaces are very limited.
- In-depth Fiqh, Hadith or Tafsīr
- Sunday on-campus + online workshops
Dawrah al-Hadith Programme
Study the six major Hadith collections and graduate with a recognised Sanad of Sahīh al-Bukhārī. Approx. 12 hours per week.
- Bukhārī · Muslim · Tirmidhī
- Abū Dāwūd · Nasā’ī · Ibn Mājah
Online & part-time courses.
Study from home at a pace that fits your week.
Sanatayn Programme
A two-year Islamic studies course for those at home during the day or with full-time responsibilities. No prerequisites. Next intake: January 2027.
- Weekday: Tue, Wed & Thu 18:30–21:30
- Weekend: Sundays 09:00–17:15
- Fiqh (Mukhtasar al-Qudūrī), Hadith, Tafsīr, ‘Aqīdah (al-Ṭaṭāwiyyah), Sīrah, Tarbiyyah
- Pay monthly, or one-off with £100 discount
Sanatayn Modular
Take individual Sanatayn subjects to fit around your timetable.
- £149 per module, per year
- Fiqh, Tafsīr, ‘Aqīdah, Hadith or Sīrah
Arabic Modular Programme
A low-commitment route into Arabic grammar, from complete beginner to analysing classical texts, across six termly modules.
- Wednesdays 19:30–21:30 (online)
- Nahw, Sarf & Applied Arabic
- £200 per module, with savings for annual or full payment
Al-Hidāyah
Study the pivotal Hanafi text Al-Hidāyah cover to cover with Ustadh Farhan Mahmood.
- Thursdays 20:30–22:00 via Zoom
- Brothers & sisters
- £20 per month · join any time
Shāfi‘ī Fiqh
Understand Shāfi‘ī jurisprudence through one of its key texts, with Ustadh Farhan Mahmood.
- Thursdays 20:30–22:00 via Zoom
- Brothers & sisters
- £20 per month · join any time
Daily Tafsīr
Short daily reflections on the Qur’an, delivered to your phone.
Join the channelYouth: Iman Project (ages 14–17).
Iman Project: a one-year journey of faith, identity & purpose
Classical Islamic knowledge with modern-day relevance, helping teenagers build a confident Muslim identity, strong character and life skills.
- Classical: ‘Aqīdah, Fiqh, Tarbiyyah, Tafsīr
- Modern: Identity & Society; Relationships & Communication; Purpose, Future & Legacy
- Wednesdays via Zoom: Group 1 (14–15) 18:00–19:30 · Group 2 (16–17) 20:00–21:30
- £199 per year · boys & girls · certificate, graduation event & written feedback for parents
Retreats & extras.
Winter Retreat 2026: Snowdonia
A four-day spiritual retreat with Shaykh Farhan Mahmood exploring Sīrah, Tafsīr and contemporary issues. Segregated, for brothers and sisters. Departs Whitechapel.
- All-inclusive: £280 · Self-travel: £220
- Limited spaces · non-refundable
Teacher Training (IETT)
An official Teacher Training Programme for students of knowledge and graduates, designed and delivered by qualified teachers and coaches.
Find out moreCourse enquiries & applications
Dar al-Iman (Q-Iman Group)
255–259 Commercial Road, Floor 3
London E1 2BT