Al-Ma’rifah Foundation presents you our flagship comprehensive Islamic Studies course
Islam 101 & 102
Focusing on attaining closeness to Allah (SWT), His book and the Sunnah of the Messenger of Allah (SAW).
Registration for 2025/26
Overview
Al-Ma’rifah Foundation is delighted to announce the return of our flagship Islamic Studies course this September, welcoming both our returning and new students. Classes will take place weekly on Thursdays, starting from the 18th of September 2025 at 7:45pm. All classes will take place at Cheadle Masjid, 377 Wilmslow Road, Heald Green, Cheadle, SK8 3NP. These are a structured two-year set of courses covering elements of obligatory knowledge for all, and are ideal for students of any level.
There are four modules in each year across two semesters. These are detailed below. Each module will be taught for one hour every week, and we will cover two modules per week per semester Insha’Allah.
Term Dates
Semester 1
Start Date: Thursday 18th September 2025
Half-Term Break: Monday 27th October 2025 – Sunday 2nd November 2025
Semester Ends: Thursday 18th December 2025
Semester 2
Start Date: Thursday 8th January 2026
Spring and Ramadan Break: Friday 13th February 2026 – Sunday 29th March 2026
Semester Resumes: Thursday 2nd April 2026
Half-Term Break: Monday 25th May – Sunday 31st May 2026
Semester Ends: Thursday 14th May 2026
Modules
- Tafsir: Surah Al-Fatihah and the Last 10 Surahs
- Reliving the Seerah of the Prophet ﷺ: Makkan Period
- Fiqh al-Ibadaat (Fiqh of Worship)
- Aqeedah (Islamic Creed)
- Fiqh al-Mu’aamalaat (Fiqh of Transactions & Dealings)
- Usool al-Fiqh (The Foundations of Fiqh)
- Hadith
- Tazkiyah (Islamic Spirituality)
Testimonials
FAQs
There will be no live online classes, however, classes will be recorded for registered attendees to access at their convenience insha’Allah. Recordings will be uploaded to the online learning platform following the class.
Yes, you may choose to either:
1) Pay the total cost split into two payments – one due immediately and one due within six weeks of the course start date.
2) Pay in three monthly payments via a direct debit.
Please use the contact form to enquire about the options available.
Unfortunately this is not possible.
Yes, there will be an assessed exam at the end of the first semester and a final exam at the end of the year which will cover content from the second semester.
Please note that those students with a low attendance record and insufficient exam scores will not obtain a certificate of completion at the end of the year.
Yes, you can still join if you have studied some form of Islamic Studies previously, as although some content will be similar, it will still be an excellent opportunity to recap topics and learn from esteemed instructors.
Furthermore, whilst Islam 101 has no entry requirements, students may find it helpful to have prior background knowledge in Islamic Studies if they would like to enrol in Islam 102. If you have any particular concerns, please email us at info@almarifahfoundation.org, and we will do our best to assist you.
Yes, you are more than welcome to bring your spouse, friends, or family. Please note that enrolment is required for each individual with separate email addresses.
Our course is generally aimed at 16+ and the content will be targeted accordingly. Please do follow our social media channels for upcoming courses, events, workshops, and sessions that are being catered for those younger.
Unfortunately we do not offer cancellations or refunds following the start of the course. This includes any remaining balance in the case of a payment plan.
Please kindly direct your enquiry to info@almarifahfoundation.org, and we will do our best to assist you.
Contact Us
Please use the below contact form if you wish to discuss fees, course contents, or to apply for a scholarship.