This is a 10 week course designed for Muslims and non-Muslims alike. It continues where the Overview of Islam course ends. In this course you will deepen your knowledge of some core Islamic principles and rituals. The course explores knowledge of God and the Qur'an, the character of prophet Muhammad (s) and his Hadith (sayings), interpretations of Islam, and the five pillars of Islamic faith and the meaning and purpose behind their practice. It satisfies the mind and the heart. The methodology used in this course is to prove the truths using scientific knowledge and intellectual reasoning. It hones the mind and fulfils the heart at the same time. There is NO CHARGE for this course.

MODULE 1: PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM

Unit 1: VIRTUOUS CIRCLE OF PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

- The Virtuous Circle
- Fruits of Virtuous Circle
- Seven Levels of Being

Unit 2: PYSICAL, MENTAL, SPIRITUAL & SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

- Mental development and knowledge
- Spiritual development and three dimensions of worship
- Social development and ‘service’
- Importance and aspects of physical development

MODULE 2: JOURNEY OF KNOWLEDGE

Unit 3: KNOWING GOD - BEAUTIFUL NAMES OF GOD

- How to read the names of God in the universe
- How to understand the names of God in the Qur’an
- The meaning of the name Al-Quddus (Most Holy)
- The meaning of the name Al-Adl (All Just)
- The meaning of the name Al-Hakeem (The Wise)

Unit 4: KNOWING QUR’AN - ITS BEAUTY & COMMENTARY

- Eloquence of the Qur’an
- Miraculous aspects of the Qur’an
- Depth of Qur’anic revelation – Example commentary on Chapter 1 - Fatiha

Unit 5: KNOWING THE PROPHET - THE CHARACTER OF MUHAMMAD

- His personality and character
- His family and social life
- His supplication and worship
- His leadership

Unit 6: HADITH HISTORY & SUNNAH ESSENTIALS

- Prophet Muhammad’s strategy in spreading knowledge
- Hadith history
- What is Sunnah?
- Important essentials of Sunnah and its interpretation.

MODULE 3: PERSONAL PRACTICE OF ISLAM

Unit 7: ISLAM & ITS INTERPRETATIONS

- The similarities & differences between Sunni & Shia interpretations
- The emergence of four schools of jurisprudence (fiqh)
- Is it necessary for a Muslim to follow a particular school

Unit 8: CLEANLINESS AND ABOLUTION

- Important definitions in Islamic practice (fiqh)
- Cleanliness in Islam
- Rites of ablution (wudu)
- Rites of full body ablution (gusl)
- Ablution when no water available (tayammum)

Unit 9: PRACTICE OF PRESCRIBED PRAYERS

- Fard (obligatory) of prescribed prayers
- Rites of prescribed prayers
- Performing the prayers

Unit 10: PURIFYING ALMS (ZAKAT) AND ITS SOCIAL PRACTICE

- Essentials of zakat
- Assets included in zakat-
- How to calculate zakat
- The distribution of zakat funds
- Other charities

Unit 11: FASTING AND ITS PRACTICE

- Fardh of fasting
- Rites of fasting

Unit 12: PILGARIMAGE (HAJJ) AND ITS PRACTICE

- Description of Hajj (Pilgrimage)
- Rites of Hajj

MODULE 4: SAYINGS OF MUHAMMAD

Unit 13: HADITH OF THE PROPHET (ASWS)

- Week 1: Importance of Intention
- Week 2: Value of Health and Time
- Week 3: Pillar of Religion
- Week 4: Repentance
- Week 5: Intercession
- Week 6: Criteria for Strong Faith
- Week 7: Spirituality and Social Activism
- Week 8: Value of Hidayah (Guidance)
- Week 9: Positive Attitude
- Week 10: Community Spirit