Dar Al-Arqam

19/01/2023

Theory vs Tangible Reality by Shaykh Abu Ubaid

After the revealed 'way of living' was established as institutions during the life of our beloved leader Muhammad salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam, the overall advancement of those institutions continued throughout our Ummah's history.

The great scholars of the Ummah continued playing a vital part in that advancement by way of being leaders, advisors, judges, teachers... within those established institutions.

The structural knowledge of the revelation was always practical and tangible; it was always to do with 'aml (inner & outer action) and producing that structure of the wahye at a physical, collective level so that all can witness it [and benefit from it].

Sadly, nowadays this 'knowledge' of the wahye has become theoretical and at worst it has been taken within the realm of impossibility!

In order for us to come out from this vicious cycle of theoretical knowledge, I personally believe 5 subjects should be taught regularly in stages, comprehensively with workshops, when studying a typical fiqh book, in order to move from theory to a physical reality:

1. Zakat
2. Marriage
3. Inheritance
4. 'Uqud (contracts & transactions)
5. Qadha (judicial judgements)

Continue reading at www.daralarqam.co.uk/articles/theory-vs-tangible-reality

08/01/2023

06/01/2023

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05/01/2023

📢 NEW ONLINE COURSE

Licence in Inheritance Law & Distribution: Unit 1
Ijaazah Fi 'Ilm al-Faraa'id

Designed to equip imams and students of knowledge, male and female, with the fundamental principles of meeraath and ilm al-faraa’id that will prepare them for further and advanced studies in the field, and eventually practise the discipline in the community.

Unit 1: Fundamentals and simple cases

• History of the meeraath and faraa’id discipline in Islam
• Tafseer of Qur’anic verses on faraa’id
• Explanation of ahadeeth pertaining to faraa’id
• Principles and axioms of faraa’id
• The shares of 1/2, 1/4 and 1/8
• The shares of 2/3, 1/3 and 1/6
• T'aseeb
• End of term exam

Instructor: Taught by Ustadh Abu Muhammad

Date: Starts 17 January 2023
Time: Every Tuesday 8:00pm - 9:00pm (UK)
Student body: Open to male and female students
Tuition fee: Free
Location: Online

🌐 Register now at www.daralarqam.co.uk/licence-in-inheritance-law

04/01/2023

📢 NEW COURSE

Book Reading Club: Conqueror of Constantinople - Sultan Muhammad al-Fatih

Join Shaykh Abu Ubaid in this reading of Sultan Muhammad al-Fatih by Dr Ali Muhammad Al-Sallabi.

Learn about the Liberator of Constantinople and the Defeater of Romans, his rise and reign, and how the great conquest of Constantinople resulted from the accumulated efforts of scholars, leaders and soldiers across generations.

You can purchase a copy of the book here (https://bit.ly/3GtR8yh).

Date: Starts 14 January 2023
Time: Every Saturday 5:00pm – 6:00pm (UK)
Student body: Open to male and female students
Tuition fee: Free
Location: Online

🌐 For more information, visit www.darlarqam.co.uk

04/01/2023

📢 NEW COURSE

Men's Open Quran Class

Open Quran Class is a drop-in format held at Dar Al-Arqam’s main hall. Fortunate students who are enrolled on this program have lifetime access to a 5-hour weekly Quran space (stay for the entire 5 hours, arrive anytime or leave early) where they can follow one of three pathways completely free of charge.

Pathways: You can attend this class to do any of the following:

1. Hifz: Memorise the Quran (all or part)
2. Muraja’ah: Revise and retrieve forgotten portions of the Quran
3. Ijazah/Qira’at: Become accredited and be included in a chain of reciters to the Prophet (ﷺ)

Instructors: Imam Muhammad Yahya (Egypt, UK) & Ustadh Abu Muhammad (Egypt)

Date: Starts 14 January 2023
Time: Every Saturday 9:00am - 2:30pm (UK)
Registration: Registration required. Limited spaces
Student body: Male students only
Tuition fee: Free
Location: The class will be held ONSITE at Dar Al-Arqam, 543-545 Cable Street, London E1W 3HB

🌐 Register now at www.daralarqam.co.uk/hifz

03/01/2023

NEW COURSE

Access to the Quran - Level 3: Tajwid Rules

An in-depth study of the phonetic and embellishment rules (tajwid) specific to Quranic recitation. This course equips students with the knowledge to recite the Quran without falling into major recital errors.

Taught by Ustadh Abu Muhammad

Date: Starts 12 January 2023
Time: Every Thursday 6:15pm - 7:30pm (UK)
Duration: 10 weeks
Student body: Open to male and female students
Registration: Students must register. Limited spaces
Tuition fee: Free
Location: Online

🌐 Register now at www.daralarqam.co.uk/quran-level-3

03/01/2023

NEW COURSE

Men's Access to the Quran - Level 2: Connecting Words

Students will build on their previous study of the Arabic alphabet and will learn how different diacritical marks affect the pronunciation of letters and words. Upon completion, students will be fully equipped to begin reading the Quran.

Learning outcomes:

- Understanding of different diacritical marks and their affects on pronunciation including Sun & Moon letters, Qalqalah and Noon & Meem Sakinah rules

- Hamzatul-Wasl

Prerequisite: Students must have completed level 1 OR be able to recognise the Arabic alphabet and read Arabic words (i.e. connected letters with vowels).

Instructor: Ustadh Ibrahim

Date: Starts 18 January 2023
Time: Every Wednesday 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Duration: 10 weeks
Registration: Limited spaces. Register early to secure your place
Student body: Open to male students only
Tuition fee: Free
Location: The class will be held ONSITE at Dar Al-Arqam, 543-545 Cable Street, London E1W 3HB

🌐 Register now at www.daralarqam.co.uk/mens-quran-level-2

02/01/2023

NEW COURSE

Women's Access to the Quran - Level 1: Arabic Alphabet

A course for female adults who wish to take their first steps towards reading the Arabic script of the Quran. Students will learn the Arabic alphabet and will begin to read connected Arabic letters (i.e. words) through repeated in-class practice.

This course is suitable for complete beginners.

Learning objectives:

- Recognition of Arabic letters and their different forms
- Correct pronunciation of Arabic letters
- Understanding the different vowels and the natural elongations
- Basic ability to read connected vowelised letters (i.e. individual words)

Instructor: Ustadhah Umm Abdillah

Date: Starts 16 January 2023
Time: Every Monday 6.15pm - 7.45pm
Duration: 10 weeks
Registration: Limited spaces. Register early to secure your place
Student body: Open to female students only
Tuition fee: Free
Location: The class will be held ONSITE at Dar Al-Arqam, 543-545 Cable Street, London E1W 3HB

🌐 Register now at www.daralarqam.co.uk/womens-quran-level-1

02/01/2023

NEW COURSE

Women's Access to the Quran - Level 2: Connecting Words

Students will build on their previous study of the Arabic alphabet and will learn how different diacritical marks affect the pronunciation of letters and words. Upon completion, students will be fully equipped to begin reading the Quran.

Learning outcomes:

- Understanding of different diacritical marks and their affects on pronunciation including Sun & Moon letters, Qalqalah and Noon & Meem Sakinah rules

- Hamzatul-Wasl

Prerequisite: Students must have completed level 1 OR be able to recognise the Arabic alphabet and read Arabic words (i.e. connected letters with vowels).

Instructor: Ustadhah Umm Abdillah

Date: Starts 16 January 2023
Time: Every Monday 7.45pm - 9:00pm
Duration: 10 weeks
Registration: Limited spaces. Register early to secure your place
Student body: Open to female students only
Tuition fee: Free
Location: The class will be held ONSITE at Dar Al-Arqam, 543-545 Cable Street, London E1W 3HB

🌐 Register now at www.daralarqam.co.uk/womens-quran-level-2

01/01/2023

NEW COURSE

Book Reading Club: Talent is Never Enough

Join Shaykh Abu Ubaid in this reading of Talent Is Never Enough by John Maxwell, understanding why ‘talent’ alone is not enough for a person to become successful and instead 13 choices must be made in order to activate and capitalize on your talent.

You can purchase a copy of the book here (https://bit.ly/3G5Kehd).

Date: Starts 10 January 2023
Time: Every Tuesday 6:00pm – 7:00pm (UK)
Student body: Open to male and female students
Tuition fee: Free
Location: Online

More information at www.daralarqam.co.uk