Introduction
Islam is a beautiful religion; a religion which when you embrace you soon realise the breadth of it and all it encompasses. Like a drop of water in an ocean, many of us have only touched the surface of this beautiful religion. However, for those of us who have only just embraced Islam this can be a daunting proposition; navigating your way though the religion by yourself can be akin to navigating your way through a minefield - you just don't know which way to turn. This course aims to change that insha'Allah! By joining this course, you will be able to access and stay under the guidance of a qualified scholar who will help you learn the basic tenets of the religion.
Topics Covered
After enrolling on this course you will begin to learn the basic foundational principles of the religion; those that every Muslim can't do without. You will be taught what it means to be Muslim and have Iman, the articles of faith and other basic Islamic belief systems. You will also begin your journey of learning how to recite the Qur'an, by recognising the Arabic alphabet and understanding how to join letters and words together correctly with the ultimate goal of being able to recite the Qur'an confidently and fluently. Elocution and pronunciation is something that will be taught from the beginning and perfected as you progress.
Lastly, you will also be taught how to pray Salah in the correct manner. You will begin with the basics of understanding all the actions in Salah and then move on to all the fundamentals of Salah, including memorising certain supplications which are integral for the validity of Salah to be established. All these topics will be taught at each individual learner's pace in an open environment, where learners can ask anything they're unsure of, so we'd like to encourage learners not to feel intimidated by any aspect of the learning process. We are all slaves of Allah, striving to get closer to Him! May Allah SWT accept us all!
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the basic foundational principles of Islam and be confident in seeking further knowledge by contacting a local qualified scholar.
- Understand what it means to be Muslim and the basic tenets of Iman.
- Recite the Qur'an fluently and with correct pronunviation.
- Perform their daily Salah confidently and understand the basic rules and regulations of Salah.
- Seek guidance from their teachers on any aspect of the religion, including but not limited to Salah, Qur'an and Aqeedah.
Who is this course for?
This course is suited to all those who have recently embraced Islam or those who have been Muslim for a while but want to learn the basic fundamentals of Islam, including how to recite the Qur'an and perform Salah correctly.