Understanding Islam: Foundational Course for Women New to Islam

Understanding Islam: foundational studies for women who are new to 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

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

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

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