Our Courses

Qur'anic & Tajweed Studies: First Step to Qur'an
This course is for those students who wish to take their first steps into reading and writing the Arabic script of the Qur’an. Students will learn the alphabet with the correct pronunciation (Makhraj), will be able to recognise letters and vowels to read short verses from the Qur’an as well as essential supplications for Salaah. In this course we promise you will receive personal attention from an excellent teacher with special interpersonal and communication skills. Our aim in this course is to help you break down those barriers to vast oceans of knowledge.

Tajweed ul Qur'an Level 1
This level is for students who are able to read Arabic and know the Makhraj in detail. In this level students will start to add beauty to their recitation by learning certain fundamental rules of Tajweed; especially the nasal sounds. The following rules will be learnt in this course: Noon as Saakinah/Tanween, Meem as Saakinah, Laam as Saakinah and Qalqalah. Our aim in this course is to help students improve their recitation of the Qur’an and recite fluently with the rules learnt in class based on the Tajweed books by Shaykh Ayman and exclusively produced notes tailored for this level.

Tajweed ul Qur’an Level 2
This level is for students who have completed Tajweed level 1 or equivalent. Our aim in this level is to help students improve their recitation of the Qur’an and recite fluently with the new rules learnt in class. The following rules will be learnt in this course: Al Mudood, Hamzatul Wasl and the rules of Raa’. As with the previous levels, exclusive notes will be used to facilitate learning, with various dimensions of practical learning.

Tajweed ul Qur’an Level 2 (Advanced)
This level is for students who have completed Tajweed level 2 or equivalent. Our aim in this level is to further help students improve their recitation by applying the already learned rules in the previous levels, completing most of the rules of Tajweed and give sufficient theory and practice to recite to a high standard. This advanced level concentrates on knowing the characteristics of the letters (as Sifaat) and some exceptional rules.

Tajweed ul Qur’an Level 3 (Tarteel)
This level is for those students who have successfully studied all rules up to Tajweed level 2 Advanced and now wish to apply the rules through practice and learn how to recite the Qur’an in a slow measured rhythmic manner as ordered in the beautiful Qur’an “and recite the Qur’an in slow measured rhythmic tones “ [Surat Muzzammil, verse 4]. The rules pertaining to stopping and some exceptional rules will be taught. Students will be expected to memorise selected chapters of the Qur’an with the correct rulings as they near the end of the course.

Al Maqra'ah (Recitation Course)
This course focuses on developing the fluency of recitation as well as revising the Makharij. The course is suitable for students of all levels and especially recommended for those who have completed the First Step to Qur’an course. Students will be provided individual support based on their individual needs to improve on letter recognition, pronunciation of letters and overall flow of reading.

Hifdh ul Qur'an (Juzz 'Amma / Tabarak Memorisation Course)
This course is for serious and committed students that can read the Qur’an fluently and have at least already studied Tajweed level 1 (rules of Tajweed) or equivalent. In this course students will attempt memorising their chosen Juzz with close monitoring and support from one of our qualified teachers. Successful students at the end of this course will progress onto memorising further chapters of the Qur’an within the Institute.

Tafseer Surat Yusuf
Allah (swt) says: "We do relate unto thee the most beautiful of stories..." and "There is, in their stories, instruction for men endued with understanding..." The Qur'an is rich with narratives of previous Prophets and nations in order that we take heed and benefit from past experiences. Surah Yusuf is an example of that. It is replete with benefits and lessons that everyone can learn from such as; the reality of trials and tribulations, envy, love, dealing with temptations etc. This course will give a thematic commentary of the chapter as well as discuss each verse in some detail using various different commentaries, both classical and contemporary.
Arabic Language Studies: Arabic Language Level 1 (Part 1 of 2) - TEACHING MEDIUM: Arabic & English
This level is intended for beginners with very little understanding of the Arabic language. However, the student will need to be able to read the Qur’an as this is not the 'First Step to Qur’an' course. In this course students will learn vocabulary in addition to reading, writing and speaking drills. This course is based on the Gateway to Arabic starter book followed by chapters 1 to 10 of the Madinah Book 1.

Arabic Language Level 1 (Part 2 of 2) - TEACHING MEDIUM: Arabic & English
This level is for students who have completed Arabic level 1 (Part 1) or equivalent, are able to understand basic Arabic instructions and are familiar with writing Arabic . Students will learn vocabulary, memorise some Qur’anic ayats (verses) and short Ahadith. In addition to reading, writing and speaking drills students will be introduced to basic grammar. In this course students are expected to complete the full Madinah Book 1 from chapters 11 to 23.

Arabic Language Level 2 (Part 1 of 2) - TEACHING MEDIUM: Arabic & English
This level is for students who have completed Arabic level 1 or equivalent, are able to understand basic Arabic instructions and are familiar with a basic level of Arabic grammar. Students will be required to memorise a set number of vocabulary, verbs, Ahadith, Qur’anic ayats, du’as and attempt basic Arabic-English and English-Arabic translation. A major ingredient of this level is the introduction of Nahu (grammar: the study of the language and the various rules governing the words as they appear in a sentence) and Sarf (morphology: dealing with the structure and formation of words e.g. the changing of the ‘asl (root word) to many different examples in order to find meanings that would not otherwise be achieved). This part of the course will be covering the first 15 chapters of Madinah Book 2.

Arabic Language Level 2 (Part 2 of 2) - TEACHING MEDIUM: Arabic & English
This level is for students who have completed all contents in the Arabic Language Madinah Book 2 Part 1 (first 15 chapters) or equivalent. This part of the course will be continuing from chapter 15 of Madinah Book 2 and completing the full book by the end of the term.

Arabic Language Level 3 (Al Aajaroomiyyah) - TEACHING MEDIUM: Arabic & English
This is an Arabic course covering the classical text in Arabic Grammar: Al Aajaroomiyyah by ibn Aajaroom (d.723h). Al Aajaroomiyyah, is the quintessence of Arabic grammar, its status is largely unchallenged as an excellent introduction to this first field of learning, which every scholar must master before delving into other Arabic literature. Hence, we find much attention has been paid to it amongst Arab scholars over a considerable period of time. Up until now, this text is taught across the world in traditional institutions and is recognised as a key stepping stone to studying detailed grammar.
This course is not designed for beginners, but for students who have already studied at least Arabic Level 2 or equivalent and are ready to tackle grammar in an intensive way. It is hoped by the end of the course that the student will be able to understand the basics of grammar and thus be able to deal with more advanced texts in grammar and literature.

Arabic Language Level 4 (Part 1 of 2) - TEACHING MEDIUM: Arabic & English
This level is for advanced students who have studied the full Madinah book 2 or equivalent, this course will cover the first half of Madinah Book 3 containing many rules of grammar and morphology. The second half of Book 3 will be taught in part 2 of the course.

Arabic Language Level 4 (Part 2 of 2) - TEACHING MEDIUM: Arabic & English
This level is for advanced students who have studied Madinah Book 3 Part 1 or equivalent, this course will cover the second half of Madinah Book 3 containing many rules of grammar and morphology.

Arabic Language Level 5 - TEACHING MEDIUM: Fully Arabic
This course is designed for those who have completed the Madinah books and are ready to begin their Islamic Studies via the Arabic language focusing on Tawheed, Hadith and basic Fiqh. Future levels will focus on other subjects such as Arabic literature and poetry with all levels gradually increasing in difficulty.

Spoken Arabic (Part 1 of 2)- TEACHING MEDIUM: Primarily Arabic
Learning Arabic has many facets to it. Learning how to speak the language is one of those important facets other than grammar and morphology. This course will offer students who have at least studied half of Madinah Book 2 the chance to practice and develop their spoken Arabic skills with an experienced native Arab speaker. The text that will be used in the class will be the popular Al ‘Arabiyyah Bayna Yadayk’ which is used all over the Arab world to teach non-native speakers the Arabic language.

Spoken Arabic (Part 2 of 2)- TEACHING MEDIUM: Primarily Arabic
This course will offer students who have at least studied half of Madinah Book 3, Spoken Arabic Part 1 or equivalent the chance to practice and develop their spoken Arabic skills with an experienced native Arab speaker. The text that will be used in the class will be Book 2 of the popular Al ‘Arabiyyah Bayna Yadayk’ which is used all over the Arab world to teach non native speakers the Arabic language.
Fiqh Studies: Hanbali Fiqh: Manhaj As Salikeen (Taharah & Salaah)
The first question that a person will be asked about on the day of judgment will be regarding his/her prayers. A Muslim should therefore be weary of falling into ignorance related to this very important pillar. Therefore this course will cover all the necessary issues related to prayer and its most important pre-requisite; purification. The course will be based on a basic manual in Fiqh, which is predominantly Hanbali in its approach authored by Shaykh Abdur-Rahman ibn Naasir as-Sa’adi.

Hanafi Fiqh: Mukhtasar Al Quduri (Salaah)
Authored by al ‘Allamah Abul Hasan Ahmad bin Muhammad al Quduri (428h), Mukhtasar al Quduri is considered to be a primer in Hanafi Fiqh as well as being very popular amongst scholars and students of knowledge. This course will focus on the Fiqh of prayer, covering all important aspects such as conditions, prayer description and recommended prayers etc.

Qawaa'id Al Fiqhiyyah
The Shari’ah has been legislated to bring benefit to mankind and to repel harm and evil. The Shari’ah has therefore been legislated for certain reasons of which many are known by the scholars as well as laymen. The scholars however, attempted to understand many of the intricate reasons behind many of the subsidiary rulings and thus extrapolate generic principles (Qawaa’id) which could be used in other circumstances to help determine juristic solutions. The benefit of learning about Qawaa’id Fiqhiyyah is that it truly enables one to depict the nature and essence of the Shari’ah and therefore helps one to evaluate & determine juristic answers that are in line with the philosophy of the religion. This course will be based on the Nadhm (Didactic Poem) entitled: Al Qawaa’id Al Fiqhiyyah by Shaykh Abdur-Rahman ibn Naasir as-Sa’adi and will cover issues related to: intentions, Maslahah & Mafsadah (benefit & harm), Daroorah (necessity) etc.

Maliki and Shafi'i (Fiqh)
These courses will take place in the future terms Inshaa Allah
Aqeedah Studies: Usool ath Thalaatha
This course will cover a small treatise on the subject of Tawheed and Aqeedah called Usool ath Thalaatha (The Three Fundamentals) authored by Shaykh Muhammad Ibn Abdul Wahaab (d.1206h). The course will focus on:

1. Knowledge of Allah by His names and attributes.
2. Knowledge of the Prophet (saw).
3. Knowledge of the religion.

These are the three things everyone will be questioned about in the grave, thus it is vital that every believer is well acquainted with the knowledge of these matters.

Al Aqeedah at Tahawiyyah
Written by Abu Ja’far at-Tahawi (d.321h), this text is considered as one of the acclaimed texts that clearly expounds the beliefs of Ahlus-Sunnah wal Jamaa’ah. The text itself has received a high level of acceptance throughout the centuries. Studied throughout the Muslim world and increasingly in the west, the Creed of Imam al-Tahawi serves as a sound basis for Islamic faith and is the most reliable of the early articulations of Muslim belief. This course is ideal for those who have studied Aqeedah courses offered by Tayyibun in the past as it is considered a high level text, it is not a prerequisite that one has to have studied other Aqeedah courses at the Institute in order to enrol for this course.

Al Aqeedah al Hamawiyyah
Written by Shaykh ul Islam Ibn Taymiyyah (rh), this text is considered to be a fundamental text that clarifies the position of Ahlus-Sunnah regarding the names & attributes of Allah (swt) and regarding speculative theology (‘ilm al Kalaam). This is an intermediate-higher level text which should be studied after one has studied the basics of Aqeedah. This course will be based on Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen’s commentary and summary of the text at hand.
Tarbiyyah Studies: How to Understand & Develop Akhlaaq (Good Character)
The Prophet (saw) said: “I was only sent to perfect good akhlaaq”. For many, this might perplex them as they might assume that Akhlaaq only pertains to a certain aspect of our religion thus exposing their weakness in being able to understand the significance of Akhlaaq. Moreover, living in a society where there is an absence of high morality it is of paramount importance that we all understand the importance of Akhlaaq, its realities and how to achieve it. This course will cover all of those issues in addition to expounding upon the Akhlaaq of the Prophet (saw). The course will be based on the very beneficial treatise of Shaykh ibn ‘Uthaymeen.

Fiqh Pertaining to Women
Allah (swt) created the woman as the twin half of man, and thus each half have their own respective responsibilities and duties that compliment one another. The Muslimah has many rulings related to her which help to define her as a righteous individual. Thus this course will cover the most important of these specific rulings related to the Muslim woman such as: specific rulings in acts of worship, marriage, divorce, clothing and beautification, etc as well as discussing the status of women in Islam and how a Muslimah should preserve her chastity. This course will be based on the book: Tanbeehaat Ala Ahkaam Takhtassu bil Mu'minaat by Shaykh Saalih al Fawzan.
Authentic Spirituality Studies: Weakness of Imaan (Syptoms & Cures)
Imaan (faith) is a believer’s most prized possession for it is his key to salvation in this life and the hereafter. Knowing how to strengthen it when it becomes weak is of paramount importance, and more importantly; being able to recognise weak faith is essential since without such knowledge one would be unable to try and renew his faith. This course will by the will of Allah (swt) acquaint each student with practical knowledge as to how to increase one’s faith. The course will be based on the well known treatise of Shaykh Muhammad Salih al Munajjid: “The Weakness of Imaan: Symptoms & Cures”.

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