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COURSE ONE: FOR GIRLS (9+) & TEENAGERS
Weekend Islamic Studies Course for Females Aged 9+ (IGCSE format)
Online Islamic Studies course for females age 9+ Weekend class with female tutor, Dr Naheed Anwar. Ideal for those busy with school or work. Applications are now open. Limited places.
Days: Every Saturday, inshā’-Allāh, and you can enrol at any time.
Time: 1 pm to 2 pm (UK time), please adjust to your local time.
WhatsApp: +447921023041 for more details
Or email: DrNaheedAnwar@researchingsalafism.com
Join Our Tarbiyah Course For Girls For 1-Hour Every Saturday: Living as a Muslim in Today’s World!
📆 Course Start Date: 14th September, 2024
1. The Course
The Living as a Muslim in Today’s World tarbiyah course has been designed to develop students’ knowledge and understanding of Islam in historical and contemporary contexts through a range of key topics and the texts of both the Qur’an and Hadith. It will enable students to develop their skills of analysis and interpretation in the context of questions and issues that affect Islam and the lives of Muslims today.
There’ll be time to ask Dr Umm Abdillāh Naheed questions during and after each lesson―and they’ll be set homework each week, and if they submit it, it’ll be marked, inshā’-Allāh.
Students are accepted from all over the world and can enrol at any time. Whenever you step in, you’ll benefit, inshā’-Allāh.
This three year course is taught at a pace conducive to the level and age of younger students in the class and serves as an excellent foundation for those who wish to pursue the more intensive two year International GCSE course with Dr Umm Abdillāh Naheed, or the Advanced Level Islamic Studies course with Abu Khadeejah in the future, inshā’-Allāh.
This course is ideal for females aged 9 to 17 years old.
The course content has been created by Abu Khadeejah ʿAbdul-Wāhid, and includes hundreds of pages of study notes with new content being added weekly—all praise is for Allāh, and may Allāh bless it.
2. When Can I Begin?
When can I register? Any time through the year (with 3 months payment).
Course start date: September to December of each year.
Payment: Every 3 months in advance until course completion (3 academic years) or for the whole year in advance.
3. The Course Duration
⏰ This 60-minute class will take place on the weekend (Saturday 1 pm BST, UK time) and is scheduled to benefit those busy at school, college, or work during the week. The time of the lesson has been set to suit as many time zones as possible, inshā’-Allāh. There will be 40 of these lessons per annum over three terms, broadly following British and US school term times. That means vacations throughout the year (including ʿEids). Course duration is three years BUT you can start and finish, join and re-join at any time. Lessons are prepared as “stand-alone” so you can enrol and join anytime and still understand the subject.
The cost of each weekly class is £12.50. This includes marked homework for those who choose to do it (it is not mandatory). Two or more pupils from the immediate family: £10 each.
4. Syllabus Overview
Below is a glimpse of some of the 200+ topics that will be covered, inshā’-Allāh:
Introduction to Islam, God (Allah), His Prophet and the Pre-Decree
- Allah the Lord of Creation, the Unique
- Risālah, The Message that was Communicated from Allah to Mankind
- Worldly Life, the Life of the Grave, and the Hereafter
- The Qur’an and its Compilation
- Hadeeth and Sunnah
- The Life of the Prophet in Makkah an Introduction
- The Risalah (Message)
- The Early Years: The Prophet Muhammad in Makkah, the Idols, Society & the Hanifs
- Life of Muhammad: Death of Khadeejah & Abu Talib
- The Migrations to Ethiopia and Madinah
- Muhammad in Madinah
- Shariah Law and its Place in Islam
- The Differences Between the People of Sunnah and the Shi’ah: Two Religions
- Introduction to the Five Pillars
- The Shahada and its Conditions
- The Daily Prayers of a Muslim and Ablutions
Islamic Faith, Morality and Ethics
- Shariah Law and its Place in Islam
- The Sanctity of Life and the Creation of Adam
- Abortion and its Ruling in Islam
- Resuscitation, Euthanasia, and the Right to Die
- Genetic Engineering and Islam
- Beliefs about Life After Death & How it Influences Human Behaviour
- Caring for the Muslim Community (Ummah) and Those Around You
- The Ummah Today: Characteristics of ‘Less Economically Developed Countries’ (LEDCs)
- The Causes of Poverty in Light of Climate Change and Other Factors
- The Prophet’s (peace and blessings be upon him) final acts and his achievements
- Allah, The Lord of Creation, The Unique
5. Course fees
The first 3-month payment should be made immediately upon application.
The fee: £150 (GBP) for three months per student (based on 4 hours per month), to be paid in advance. If you enrol siblings, this cost comes down to just £120 per student!
Payments are taken every three months or once a year:
Three months (covering 12 lessons): GB Pounds £150
For the whole year (covering 40 lessons): GB Pounds £500
You can also pay in US Dollars:
For 12 lessons (3 months): $195
For 40 lessons (12 months): $635
See below for how to pay.
IMPORTANT: Please add the student’s name alongside your payment—that allows us to track the source of all payments. Email us a screenshot (or by WhatsApp) once you have made the payment as confirmation that it has been received from our side. Please remember that there are no refunds offered once you’ve enrolled and paid. So, make sure this course is for you! May Allah bless you.
NOTE: You can leave the course at any time you choose without penalty (or hard feelings) but let us know at least one week before the next payment is due. Once the fee is paid, no refund will be given, so it would be advisable to complete the lessons for that period.
If you are unwell, busy at work or on holiday, the fees will not be refunded, nor carried over into the next month or months. We will expect students to catch up on any missed work—and they are welcome to contact us via WhatsApp or email if they need any help.
You will not be charged during term or half-term holidays or for teacher absences. So, you only pay for the actual lessons.
Places are limited so early application is advised.
6. Online Classroom: How it Works
Live interactive online audio classes with a female tutor, Dr. Umm Abdillāh Naheed
See below for further details.
7. Application Form and Fee Payment
If you are interested complete the form below:
📌 Fill in the Application (Agreement) Form:
After filling in the Application (Agreement) Form, follow the payment links below.
8. Methods of Secure Payment
Please pay straight after submitting the Application (Agreement) Form otherwise you will not be enrolled in the course.
GP Pounds: £150 for 3 months (12 lessons) or £500 for the year (40 lessons).
US Dollars: $195 for 3 months (12 lessons) or $635 for the year (40 lessons).
💷 If you have a UK BANK ACCOUNT, you can pay by bank transfer:
Beneficiary: ANWAR EDUCATION LTD
Account number: 68068972
Sort code: 04-29-09
➡️ Please add the student’s name and ‘9+’ when paying (e.g.,Aisha Smith/9+)
Please email us after you have made payment: drnaheedanwar@researching.com
If you have any further questions, please WhatsApp us:
More information:
Please follow the link for more information on: Islamic Studies Course for Boys 9+.
COURSE TWO: GIRLS & WOMEN
Islamic Studies: International General Certificate of Secondary Education IGCSE
The online Islamic Studies lnternational General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) course is ideal for females aged 14-16 years (exam optional). Applications for younger students and mature students 16+ are also welcome. Applications for September 2024 are now open. Limited places.
Days: Sundays, inshā’-Allāh, and you can enrol at any time.
Time: 11 am to 1 pm (UK time), please adjust to your local time.
WhatsApp: +447921023041 for more details
Or email: DrNaheedAnwar@researchingsalafism.com
📆 Course Start Date: 15th September, 2024.
1. The Course
The online International GCSE in Islamic Studies is an intermediary-level course ideal for female students aged 14-16 years (exam optional). It is also an excellent foundation for those who wish to take the online A-level Islamic Studies course in the future.
If you’ve always wanted to study Islam formally in a structured manner (in English), then this is the ideal course for you. You do not have to do the exam at the end of the two years, but if you do, it is a qualification that is recognised by every college and university worldwide. Furthermore, this course is adapted and material produced by Shaikh Abu Khadeejah in light of the Qur’ān and Sunnah, and the understanding of the early Muslim scholars (Salaf).
It is unique with no equivalent in the English language that we know of. Shaikh Abu Khadeejah has prepared hundreds of pages of study materials to which you will have access.
These are interactive online audio classes conducted via the Google Classroom platform. The lesson style is personal and friendly, and there is plenty of opportunity to ask and answer questions.
Question: Can students enrol on Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Islamic Studies course at any time throughout the year?
Answer: We have decided that whoever wishes to join us can do so at any time between September and December of each academic year. We have designed each week as a stand-alone lesson which means that previous knowledge is not essential (though it may be helpful). This course is open to women only, and the fees are reasonable considering the extensive content and bespoke study notes.
2. When Can I Begin?
When can I register? Any time through the year (with 3 months payment).
Course start date: September to December of each year.
Payment: Every 3 months in advance until course completion (2 academic years) or for the whole year in advance.
The IGCSE course consists of three key sections and one exam paper only that is normally taken by students at the end of the two-year course.
Our students are not required to take the exam if they choose not to. However, if you sit the IGCSE exam, the awarding body is the Edexcel Exam Board. This course covers dozens of subjects and topics spanning hundreds of pages of study notes. Each year, Dr Umm Abdillāh Naheed teaches the course and has arranged the subjects in such a manner that she can take on a new cohort of students every September for a period of two years, during which they will complete every topic in all three key sections in that time, inshā’-Allāh.
So, in Year 1, she ordinarily teaches Section A and half of Section B, and in Year 2, she teaches the remaining half of section B and Section C. So, it does not matter in which year you join ― as long as you stay the full two years you will have completed all three key sections. Furthermore, even if you do not sit the exam, but have completed 80% of the homework, Dr Umm Abdillāh Naheed will issue you a certificate of completion and success which will be approved by Shaikh Abu Khadeejah, as long as you are a person of Sunnah and can provide a Salafi character reference.
3. Course Specification
Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Islamic Studies (4IS1). This is an internationally recognised qualification (for whoever passes the exam).
4. The Course Duration
⏰ This 2-hour class [with a short 10 minute break in between] takes place every Sunday between 11 am and 1 pm (UK time). There will be 40 of these lessons per annum over three terms, broadly following British and US school term times. That means vacations throughout the year (including ʿEids). Course duration is two years beginning in the second week of September every year.
5. Course Lecturer
Dr Umm Abdillāh (Naheed Anwar), BA Hons., MA, PhD.
6. Course Name
Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Islamic Studies (4IS1). This is an internationally recognised qualification (for whoever passes the exam).
7. Syllabus Overview
The International GCSE in Islamic Studies is designed to develop students’ knowledge and understanding of Islam in historical and contemporary contexts, through a range of key topics and the texts of both the Qur’an and Hadith. It will enable students to develop their skills of analysis and interpretation, in the context of questions and issues that affect Islam and the lives of Muslims today.
About this specification
This specification includes the following key features:
Structure
The Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Islamic Studies is a linear qualification. It consists of one examination with questions designed to differentiate students of all abilities to be taken at the end of the course of study. The content is relevant, engaging and up-to-date. The course is structured to encourage independent learning, critical-thinking skills, historical and contemporary issues.
Qualification aims and objectives
The aims and objectives of this qualification are to:
- develop students’ knowledge and develop understanding of the religion, history, and culture of Islam, and to engage with questions concerning contemporary and historical issues within Islam
- develop students’ ability to construct well-argued, well-informed, balanced, and structured written arguments, demonstrating their depth and breadth of understanding of Islamic Studies
- understand the influence of factors previously and currently affecting individuals, communities, and societies
- challenge students to reflect on and develop their own understanding of what they have learned and contribute to their preparation for adult life in a global community.
The Course is divided into three key sections
Section A: The life, teachings and achievements of the Prophet Muhammad
- The Personal Aspects of the Prophet’s Life
- The Revelation of the Qur’an
- The Prophethood of Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him)
- Opposition and Hijrah
- The Sunnah of the Prophet
- Teachings & Examples of the Prophet on Specific Issues of Justice & Equality
- Battles Fought by the Prophet
- The Prophet’s Final Acts and his Achievements
Section B: The key beliefs, practices and features of the early Muslim community founded by the Prophet
- The Nature of Belief in Allah
- Risālah
- The Holy Books of Islam
- Al-Qadr
- Akhirah
- Malaikah
- Shari’ah
- Islamic Etiquette, Attitude and Manners
- The Early Muslim Leaders of the Muslim Community
Section C: Living the Muslim life today
- Shahāda
- Salah
- Sawm
- Zakah and Khums
- Hajj
- Jihād
- Islamic Festivals
- Marriage and Family
- Muslim Citizenship & Religious and Political Leadership
8. Overview of how you will be Studying the Course
Inshā’-Allāh, we intend to teach this course from the perspective of Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jamāʿah (The People of Sunnah and the Main Body, i.e., those who follow the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and cling to the path of his noble Companions, may Allah be pleased with them) following in that the methodology and traditions of the early Ahlul-Ḥadīth scholars: The People of Ḥadīth adhere to the narrations authentically reported from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and his Companions―and regard that to be more important than the individual opinions of those who came in later times. We intend to take nothing for granted―every aspect of the syllabus will be studied critically. Students will be taught to analyse texts, theories and assumptions of various Islamic orientations and compare them to the Creed, Methodology and Fiqh (Jurisprudence) of the early scholars of Ahlus-Sunnah, Ahlul-Ḥadīth and the Salaf As-Ṣālih (The Righteous Predecessors are the Companions of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and the three generations of Muslims who came after them) ―then draw conclusions and formulate views.
We will be teaching these subjects in a format that will enable students to pass the IGCSE Islamic Studies exam (inshā’-Allāh). This is an IGCSE level course and therefore requires students to read around topics and not just rely on the two hours a week from the lessons. Having said that, Dr Umm Abdillāh Naheed will teach the students well (inshā’-Allāh), explain things thoroughly, interact with them, and answer their questions.
9. Previous knowledge
Previous knowledge of Islam is not a requirement to join this course (as stated by Edexcel in their syllabus). Please download and read the complete syllabus here.
10. Exam Entry
Candidates will be responsible for submitting entries for exams at the relevant exam centres locally or internationally. You should research whether you are able to reach an examination centre before enrolling on this course. Visit: https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/support-topics/understanding-our-qualifications/where-can-i-take-edexcel-exams.html
If you’re still interested in studying and taking the exam, then please read the Edexcel Islamic Studies Syllabus thoroughly as this course will require commitment.
11. Course fees
The fee will be £30 GBP per week per student (based on two hours of direct learning each week), to be paid 3 months in advance—discounts will be offered for those who pay a year in advance. You can pay by Debit Card from anywhere in the world.
You will need to send the 3-monthly payments at least 7 days before the first lesson for each 3-month period. You will be notified when the payment is due. Any delay in payment will result in denial of access to the classes.
You will not be reinstated into the class until the full monthly payment is received, even if this results in you missing some lessons.
Payments are taken every three months or once a year (as you prefer):
Three months covering 12 lessons: GB Pounds £360
For the whole year covering 40 lessons: GB Pounds £1150 (discount included)
You can also pay in US Dollars:
For 12 lessons (3 months): $457
For 40 lessons (12 months): $1460 (discount included)
See below for how to pay.
IMPORTANT: Please add the student’s name alongside your payment—that allows us to track the source of all payments. Email us a screenshot (or by WhatsApp) once you have made the payment as confirmation that it has been received from our side. Please remember that there are no refunds offered once you’ve enrolled and paid. So, make sure this course is for you! May Allah bless you.
Note: You can leave the course at any time you choose without penalty (or hard feelings) but let us know at least one week before the next payment is due. Once the fee is paid, no refund will be given, so it would be advisable to complete the lessons for that period.
If you are unwell, busy at work or on holiday, the fees will not be refunded, nor carried over into the next month or months. We will expect students to catch up on any missed work—and they are welcome to contact us via WhatsApp or email if they need any help.
You will not be charged during term or half-term holidays or for teacher absences. So, you only pay for the actual lessons.
Please remember throughout, this is IGCSE level, so students must take their studies seriously, it requires commitment.
Places are limited so early application is advised.
12. Online Classroom: How it Works
Live interactive online audio classes with a female tutor, Dr. Umm Abdillāh Naheed
See below for further details.
13. Application Form and Fee Payment
If you are interested please complete the form below:
📌 Fill in the Application (Agreement) Form:
After filling in the Application (Agreement) Form, follow the payment links below.
Follow this link for official linkedin information.
14. Methods of Secure Payment
Please pay straight after submitting the Application (Agreement) Form otherwise you will not be enrolled in the course.
GP Pounds: £360 for 3 months (12 lessons) or £1150 for the year (40 lessons).
US Dollars: $457 for 3 months (12 lessons) or $1460 for the year (40 lessons).
💷 If you have a UK BANK ACCOUNT, you can pay by bank transfer:
Beneficiary: ANWAR EDUCATION LTD
Account number: 68068972
Sort code: 04-29-09
➡️ Please add the student’s name and ‘IGCSE’ when paying (e.g.,Aisha Smith/IGCSE)
Please email us after you have made payment: drnaheedanwar@researching.com
If you have any further questions, please Whatsapp us:
COURSE THREE: FOR NEW MUSLIM WOMEN
Foundational Studies: Understanding Islam
The online Understanding Islam Foundational Studies open-ended course for women taught by female tutor, Dr Naheed Anwar is ideal for new Muslims or newly practising Muslims. Applications for this new course are still being accepted. Limited places. Apply now.
Please note: This is not a course for advanced learners. Only applications from those new to Islam or those who wish to revise the basics will be accepted.
Day: Saturdays, inshā’-Allāh, and you can enrol at any time.
Time: 11 am to 12 pm (UK time), please adjust to your local time.
WhatsApp: +447921023041 for more details
Or email: DrNaheedAnwar@researchingsalafism.com
📆 Course Start Date: July 6th, 2024.
1. The Course
The online Understanding Islam Foundational Studies course has been designed to develop students’ knowledge and understanding of Islam in historical and contemporary contexts through a range of key topics and the texts of both the Qur’an and Hadith. It will enable students to develop their skills of analysis and interpretation in the context of questions and issues that affect Islam and the lives of Muslims today.
This foundational course suitable is for adult female students (younger students should apply for the Living as a Muslim in the World Today Course). It is also an excellent basis for those who wish to take the IGCSE or A level Islamic Studies course in the future.
The course content has been created by Shaikh Abu Khadeejah ʿAbdul-Wāhid and includes hundreds of pages of study notes with new content being added weekly—all praise is for Allāh, and may Allāh bless it.
2. When Can I Begin?
When can I register? Any time through the year (with 3 months payment).
Course start date: September to December of each year.
Payment: Every 3 months in advance until course completion (3 academic years) or for the whole year in advance.
3. The Course Duration
⏰ This 60-minute class will take place on the weekend (Saturday 11 am BST, UK time) and is scheduled to benefit those busy at school, college, or work during the week. The time of the lesson has been set to suit as many time zones as possible, inshā’-Allāh. There will be 40 of these lessons per annum over three terms, broadly following British and US school term times. That means vacations throughout the year (including ʿEids). Course duration is three years BUT you can start and finish, join and re-join at any time. Lessons are prepared as “stand-alone” so you can enrol and join anytime and still understand the subject.
The cost of each weekly class is £12.50. This includes marked homework for those who choose to do it (it is not mandatory).
4. Syllabus Overview
Below is a glimpse of some of the 200+ topics that will be covered in this course, inshā’-Allāh:
Introduction to Islam, God (Allah), His Prophet and the Pre-Decree
- Allah the Lord of Creation, the Unique
- Risālah, The Message that was Communicated from Allah to Mankind
- Worldly Life, the Life of the Grave, and the Hereafter
- The Qur’an and its Compilation
- Hadeeth and Sunnah
- The Life of the Prophet (Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) in Makkah an Introduction
- The Risalah (Message)
- The Early Years: The Prophet Muhammad in Makkah, the Idols, Society & the Hanifs
- Life of Muhammad: Death of Khadeejah & Abu Talib
- The Migrations to Ethiopia and Madinah
- Muhammad in Madinah
- The Differences Between the People of Sunnah and the Shi’ah: Two Religions
- Introduction to the Five Pillars
- The Shahada and its Conditions
- The Daily Prayers of a Muslim and Ablutions
Islamic Faith, Morality and Ethics
- Purpose of Life & Justice
- Law and its Place in Islam
- The Sanctity of Life and the Creation of Adam
- Abortion and its Ruling in Islam
- Resuscitation, Euthanasia, and the Right to Die
- Genetic Engineering and Islam
- Beliefs about Life After Death & How it Influences Human Behaviour
- Caring for the Muslim Community (Ummah) and Those Around You
- The Ummah Today: Characteristics of ‘Less Economically Developed Countries’ (LEDCs)
- The Causes of Poverty in Light of Climate Change and Other Factors
- The Prophet’s (peace and blessings be upon him) final acts and his achievements
- Allah, The Lord of Creation, The Unique
Living a Muslim Life in the World Today
- The Rights of the Parents
- Stories of the Female Companions
- Halal & Haram
- The Dangers of Social Media
- Truthfulness
- Repentance
- Perseverance and Patience
- The Correct Hijab
- Rituals of Purification
- Signs of a Hypocrite
- Alcohol and Intoxicants
- Marriage
- Polygyny
- Divorce and Remarriage
- Arranged Marriages
- Forced Marriages
- Sexual Relations Outside of Marriage
- The Family
- Fertility Issues and Contraception
- Children & the Elderly
- Birth Ceremonies
- Funeral Ceremonies
- Death
- Muslims Living as Minorities in the West
- Muslim Leadership Around the World …
5. Course fees
The first 3-month payment should be made immediately upon application.
The fee: £150 (GBP) for three months per student (based on 4 hours per month), to be paid in advance. If you enrol siblings, this cost comes down to just £120 per student!
Payments are taken every three months or once a year:
Three months (covering 12 lessons): GB Pounds £150
For the whole year (covering 40 lessons): GB Pounds £500
You can also pay in US Dollars:
For 12 lessons (3 months): $195
For 40 lessons (12 months): $635
See below for how to pay.
IMPORTANT: Please add the student’s name alongside your payment—that allows us to track the source of all payments. Email us a screenshot (or by WhatsApp) once you have made the payment as confirmation that it has been received from our side. Please remember that there are no refunds offered once you’ve enrolled and paid. So, make sure this course is for you! May Allah bless you.
Note: You can leave the course at any time you choose without penalty (or hard feelings) but let us know at least one week before the next payment is due. Once the fee is paid, no refund will be given, so it would be advisable to complete the lessons for that period.
If you are unwell, busy at work or on holiday, the fees will not be refunded, nor carried over into the next month or months. We will expect students to catch up on any missed work—and they are welcome to contact us via WhatsApp or email if they need any help.
You will not be charged during term or half-term holidays or for teacher absences. So, you only pay for the actual lessons.
Please remember throughout, this is IGCSE level course, so students must take their studies seriously, it requires commitment.
Places are limited so early application is advised.
6. Online Classroom: How it Works
Live interactive online audio classes with a female tutor, Dr. Umm Abdillāh Naheed
See below for further details.
7. Application Form and Fee Payment
If you are interested, please read complete the form below:
📌 Fill in the Application (Agreement) Form:
After filling in the Application (Agreement) Form, follow the payment links below.
8. Methods of Secure Payment
Please pay straight after submitting the Application (Agreement) Form otherwise you will not be enrolled in the course.
GP Pounds: £150 for 3 months (12 lessons) or £500 for the year (40 lessons).
US Dollars: $195 for 3 months (12 lessons) or $635 for the year (40 lessons).
💷 If you have a UK BANK ACCOUNT, you can pay by bank transfer:
Beneficiary: ANWAR EDUCATION LTD
Account number: 68068972
Sort code: 04-29-09
➡️ Please add the student’s name and ‘Course 3’ when paying (e.g.,Aisha Smith/Course3)
Please email us after you have made payment: drnaheedanwar@researching.com
If you have any further questions, please WhatsApp us:
9. Dr Umm Abdillāh’s Teaching Approach
Dr Umm Abdillāh’s teaching approach is friendly and informal because that is more engaging (especially for younger people), nevertheless, the body of knowledge that she’ll be covering over these two years will build a solid foundation of Islām for the rest of their lives (inshā’-Allāh)!
Note that Dr Umm Abdillāh is a tutor—so, effort and hard work will have to come from you. If you have a very busy life and schedule and cannot spare about an hour each week revising your work and completing your weekly assignments, you need to reconsider before you enrol. Having said that, if you just want to learn and benefit without taking exams at the end of the two years, you are welcome to join us!
10. Online Classroom: How it works
1. Gmail: Students will need a Gmail (Google email) account. Once you’ve set it up, please email me from the Gmail account with your full name.
2. Lesson Format: I intend to use “Google Meet” and “Google Classroom” to conduct the classes. Please take time to familiarise yourselves with both. Don’t worry too much if you cannot grasp it immediately, I will help you along.
3. Assignments: If you choose to do them, assignments will be submitted via Google Classroom.
4. Computer: Students will need to have regular access to a laptop or desktop computer for use in lessons and for submitting assignments. Students must be in a quiet space free from distractions.
5. Headphones: are mandatory so that my voice is heard by the student only. I will not accept the excuse that there are just women in the room or that earphones are unavailable/broken. If this happens, I will ask the student to leave the lesson until they have earphones/headphones.
6. Camera: Students need a camera so I can check they are engaged and paying attention to the lesson; this is also mandatory. If the camera is not switched on students will not be permitted into the lesson.
7. Questions: Students will be able to communicate with me and ask questions relevant to the class during and after the lesson (within an allotted time). Students will also have access to me via WhatsApp for occasional questions and clarifications (inshā’-Allāh). Any questions I am unable to answer I will forward to Shaikh Abu Khadeejah and although I cannot always guarantee a response, I will try my best whenever possible to get one. Parents of younger students are welcome to access and view these conversations.
8. Language: All lessons will be conducted in English, so Arabic is not a requirement.
9. Homework and assessments: Students will be assigned weekly homework tasks for all the courses on offer (to be uploaded onto online classroom) which students/parents must ensure are completed regularly to ensure progress.
10. Comprehensive study-notes/worksheets There are no audio-recordings available for those who miss a lesson. However, each lesson is coupled with comprehensive study-notes/worksheets which are available to the student in a PDF format the materials section of the Google Classroom. These will aid you in learning the relevant topics that will ensure you’ll pass the final exam at the end of the two academic years (if you have an exam), inshā’-Allāh. These class notes/study articles are also for you to revise or catch up in case you miss lessons.
11. Stay in Touch with me: Students can WhatsApp me directly or use the online classroom function (or email) if they need to contact me for any reason.
12. Work Ethic: Students should be used to studying. So, please attend on time, pay attention to the class, and take notes or make mind-maps. This will form the backbone of your work.
13. Copyrighted Material: Please make sure that you store all your study material in a single easily accessible folder. By the end of the two/three years, you will have a lot of material, inshā’-Allāh. Please do not share the material with others, it is for your use only.