Course Details
Start Date
5 October 2026
End Date
31 July 2027
Time
Mondays - 7pm to 9pm
Saturdays - 11am to 1pm
Course Venue
Abu Zahra Foundation, Keighley, BD21 2BL
& ONLINE
Age group
Age 16+ Men & Women
Course Description
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Two-Year Classical Arabic Course -- Building the foundations to access classical Islamic texts
The Classical Arabic course is a structured two-year course designed to give students a strong foundation in the Arabic language and prepare them to confidently access classical Islamic texts.
By the end of the course, students should have acquired a solid grounding in Arabic grammar and a substantial working vocabulary, enabling them to begin accessing classical Islamic texts with guidance and providing a strong foundation for further study in our Classical Texts course.
Course Outline
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The programme primarily follows the renowned Madinah Arabic Books, providing a systematic study of Arabic grammar, vocabulary, sentence structure and reading comprehension. Alongside the core textbook, carefully selected supplementary resources, exercises and reading materials will be used to reinforce and enhance learning, develop translation skills and gradually expose students to the language and style of the classical Islamic tradition.
Throughout the two years, students will progress from foundational Arabic to reading and analysing increasingly complex passages, with particular emphasis on developing the skills required to approach traditional works of Fiqh, Aqida, Hadith, and other Islamic sciences.
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Course Requirements
No previous study required. Open to male and females -- Age 16+
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Course Fee
£300 per year (monthly/termly payment option available)
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Course Calendar
Student Testimonials
Mrs Raza(Parent)
“Our son has been attending Abu Zahra from a young age and has learnt to read Qur’an and understand the teachings of the Prophet. He has gained extra knowledge of Islam through the syllabus taught by the teachers. The teachers are well educated and give the knowledge needed for young Muslim students to thrive.”
Mrs Parveen (Parent)
“My daughters have been attending Abu Zahra for a few years now; they have learnt how to read the Quran and understand the teachings of our Prophet. They have gained lot of Islamic knowledge through the syllabus. The teachers are approachable, and my girls look forward to going. I’m so glad I chose Abu Zahra for my girls, Alhamdulillah.”