Alimiyyah

Zaytoon Academy presents a structured Alimiyyah programme in English and Arabic for sisters taught by qualified Ulama and Alimat. The course is based on a classical curriculum and is designed to help beginners progress from an elementary stage to a very advanced level in Arabic and Islamic studies. The entire course is taught in English with a progressive focus on Arabic and comprises an in depth study of many disciplines including Arabic language and literature, theology and jurisprudence, Qur’an Tafsir, Hadith and character development.

The aim of the course is to produce Alimat (female scholars) who are competent in the Islamic sciences, possessing the professional skills necessary to serve and guide the Muslim community with excellence. The course is suitable for anyone who wishes to serve the cause of Islam or just wants to fulfill their obligation to seek as much knowledge about Islam as possible.

Alhamdulillah the course taught at Zaytoon Academy maintains the system of Ijaazah (Authorisation). This means that every graduate student completing this course at Zaytoon Academy is part of an unbroken chain of transmission going all the way back to our beloved Prophet Muhammad Sallallahu Alaihe Wasallam.

Throughout the Alimiyyah programme, there is a special focus on character building and personal development through a specialised tarbiyah framework rooted in classical Islamic guidance.

Upon successful completion of the course, students will gain a certificate of authorisation recognising them as a graduate of the Alimiyyah programme. Students are highly encouraged to use this certification to teach and benefit others with the knowledge acquired.