Foundations Diploma in Islamic Sciences- 2010 Stream

A 12-month Faculty of Juridical Sciences Program

Course Commencement:	Sunday January 31st, 2010
Time:	Sundays 12.30pm – 3.00pm
Course Duration:	Approximately 12 months
Cost:	$1800 per person per entire course. $150 per module. Progress payment plans are available PLATINUM members attend this course for FREE
Location:	Al-Ghazzali Centre Academy, 1021A Canterbury Road (Cnr. Willeroo Street), Lakemba Entry via Willeroo Street
Enquiries:	Tel: (02) 9708 1539 Email:academydirector@alghazzali.org

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Course outline: A Foundations course, it consists of an introduction and detailed information to the various important Islamic Sciences, which have direct relevance to our Personal Obligations (Fara'id al 'Ayn) and Communal Obligations (Fara'id al-Kifaya).

Register your name in this exciting new course, to secure a placement and to receive additional information. The class will allow a limited number of placements, a maximum of 40 students. Those who register will be given the first priority to attend the classes.

The 12-month period of study will include:
- lectures and tutorials,
- practical exercises and case studies,
- reading and practical assignments,
- assessments, with the final pass awarding a Diploma.

The diploma comprises of 3 certificate programs, each consisting of four modules. The outline of the diploma modules is below:

Certificate 1:
Module 1: Introduction to Islamic Jurisprudence (3 weeks)
Introduction to the principles of Islamic Jurisprudence, its development over time and the importance of following a specific school of fiqh (madhab) in Islam

Module 2: Aqeedah (6 weeks)
This will include the study of Aqeedah at-Tahawiyah, the Standard Text for Aqeedah matters.

Module 3: Purification and Prayer (8 weeks)
The study of purification and prayer based on the Hanafi and Shafi'i schools.

Module 4: Fasting (4 weeks)
The study of fasting based on the Hanafi and Shafi'i schools

Certificate 2:
Module 1: Zakat (4 weeks)
The study of Zakat based on the Hanafi and Shafi'i schools

Module 2: Hajj (4 weeks)
The study of Hajj based on the Hanafi and Shafi'i schools

Module 3: Trade (4 weeks)
A must for every Muslim. Offered in much detail for the first time in Australia, based on the Hanafi and Shafi'i Schools. Very few individuals know and practice the laws of Commerce and Trade as outlined in the Shari'ah.

Module 4: Finance (4 weeks)
A must for every Muslim. Offered in much detail for the first time in Australia, based on the Hanafi and Shafi'i Schools. Very few individuals know and practice the laws of Commerce and Trade as outlined in the Shari'ah.

Certificate 3:
Module 1: Marriage & Divorce (8 weeks)
The rights & responsibilities in marriage, the marriage contract, rules of divorce and rights of responsibilities of the ex-husband and ex-wife

Module 2: Funerals (6 weeks)
Covering the Hanafi and Shafi'i Fiqh of death and Funerals, including practical training on washing and shrouding

Module 3: Wills (4 weeks)
Rules of inheritance and wills

Module 4: Introduction to Tassawuf & Akhlaq (4 weeks)
Tasawwuf is a forgotten Science which always went hand in hand with the Sciences of Fiqh in traditional times. This module looks at essentials of Tasawwuf in the Path of Purification of one's soul.

Terms & Conditions

A diploma student is not required to finish the entire diploma program in one year. Students may split the study of the certificates across years of study.
A prerequisite to obtaining any of the certificates is to attend and pass the exams for modules 1 and 2 of certificate 1.
To qualify for the final award, the student must have had a minimum of 80% attendance, with a pass in all tests and assessments.
The modules are also open for public to attend not as part of the diploma program.

Schedule:
Module 1 of Certificate 1 of the diploma will start on Sunday 31st of January 2010. Starting date of subsequent modules will be advertised subsequently.

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