Islamic Studies: Essentials
Build a clear foundation in faith, worship, character, and daily Islamic living.
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5
levels
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40
weeks
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19
milestones
Who this is for
New Muslims, youth, and adults who want a structured foundation in Islamic knowledge and daily practice.
What you will be able to do
Understand the essentials of Islamic belief and worship, practice daily Islamic manners, and build confidence in core topics that support lifelong learning.
Before you start
No prerequisites. Arabic reading is helpful but not required.
About this programme
This track introduces core Islamic knowledge in a structured, practical way. Students learn essential beliefs, worship basics, everyday manners, and key concepts needed for daily life. The tutor adapts pacing to the learner, with clear milestone goals and simple assessments.
The curriculum, level by level
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Level 1: Belief and Worship Basics
8 weeks
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Orientation and Personal Goals
1 weeks
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Core Beliefs: The Six Articles of Faith
2 weeks
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Purification: Wudu, Ghusl, and Cleanliness
1 weeks
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Prayer: Meaning, Steps, and Common Fixes
3 weeks
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Level 1 Assessment
Assessment
1 weeks
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2
Level 2: Quran and Sunnah Essentials
8 weeks
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The Quran: What It Is and How to Approach It
2 weeks
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The Sunnah and Hadith: What to Follow and Why
2 weeks
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Prophetic Biography: Early Life to Migration
2 weeks
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Prophetic Biography: Community Building and Leadership
1 weeks
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Level 2 Assessment
Assessment
1 weeks
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3
Level 3: Character and Daily Life
8 weeks
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Akhlaq: Core Manners and Self Control
2 weeks
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Family Rights and Social Responsibilities
2 weeks
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Halal and Haram Essentials (Daily Decisions)
2 weeks
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Du‘a and Dhikr Routine (Daily Protection and Gratitude)
1 weeks
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Level 3 Assessment
Assessment
1 weeks
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4
Level 4: Seerah and the Stories of the Prophets
8 weeks
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5
Level 5: Practice, Growth, and Consolidation
8 weeks
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Fasting, Charity, and Pilgrimage Overview
2 weeks
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Seeking Knowledge and Handling Doubts Safely
2 weeks
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Personal Growth Plan (Worship and Character)
2 weeks
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Final Assessment (Essentials Completion)
Assessment
2 weeks
Common questions
How long does Islamic Studies: Essentials take?
The full programme is 40 weeks — roughly 9 months — split across 5 levels. Your own pace depends on how often you have lessons and how much you practise between them, so treat this as the planned length rather than a deadline.
Do I need anything before I start?
No prerequisites. Arabic reading is helpful but not required.
How often are the lessons?
You agree the schedule with your teacher. Most students take one or two lessons a week; the durations shown here assume that pace, and a slower or faster schedule simply moves the finish line.
How is progress tracked?
The programme is broken into 19 milestones. Your teacher marks each one as you reach it, so you can always see where you are rather than guessing.
Ready to start?
Pick a teacher who runs this programme and book a first lesson. You can change teacher later without losing your place in the curriculum.
