DAIS
DAIS
DAIS
ARABIC
LANGUAGE
& ISLAMIC
STUDIES
ONE OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL ARABIC &
ISLAMIC STUDIES PROGRAMMES IN THE WORLD
Historic 2-Year Part-Time Diploma Programme
Online Worldwide
By Shaykh Dr Mohammad
Akram Nadwi
Dean of Cambridge Islamic College
CAMBRIDGE
ISLAMIC
COLLEGE
CONTENTS
ARABIC & ISLAMIC STUDIES
3
DIPLOMA
5
NADWI
7
CURRICULUM & DATES
TEXTBOOKS
9
TEXTBOOKS
WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?
11
WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?
TESTIMONIALS
13
TESTIMONIALS
CAMBRIDGE ISLAMIC
15
COLLEGE
“
Alhumdulillah I have been exposed to a good
share of Islamic Academic Institutions and
scholars who have dedicated their life to teaching.
Cambridge Islamic Collage is by far the most
fruitful Islamic learning experience that I have
had; the most authentic and rigorous scholarship
with ease and convenience.
Syed Hassan, The Taqwa Institute & AlManarat Private School
DR MOHAMMAD
AKRAM NADWI
Shaykh Dr. Mohammad Akram Nadwi
is from the Indian city of Lucknow and a
graduate of the world renowned Nadwatul
Ulama (India) where he studied and taught
Shariah.
“
Akram’s zeal for knowledge reminds you of the
Prophetic saying: ‘Allah’s Apostle said: There are
two avaricious people who are never content: one
greedy of knowledge who is never content & the other
greedy of the world (worldly riches & that
of power) who is never content.
Shaykh Yunus Jaunpuri
Teacher of Sahih al-Bukhari for over 20 years at Maza’ir al-‘Ulum, Sahranpur, India
“
[Akram Nadwi is] one of the excellent
young scholars…this excellent person.
Shaykh Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi
Duration : FIRST YEAR - 4 hrs per week & SECOND YEAR - 5 hrs per week.
10 Weeks per Term - 40 Weeks per Year [ Class Recordings accessible for duration of the course ]
Live Weekly Tutorials
“
It is a great honour and privilege to be taught by a
scholar of such great rank, knowledge and humility. I
am finding the course immensely rewarding in so many
ways. Furthermore, the organisers – Cambridge Islamic
College – are extremely professional and have provided
a very structured and high-quality course, both with the
online facilities and on location in Oxford.
Muhammad Meki, PhD Student, Oxford, United Kingdom
ENROL BY
DEADLINE 1: 30TH NOV / DEADLINE 2: 30TH JAN
Term 3 Term 3
1. Al ‘Arabiyyah lil-nash’een (Vol III) - 2 hrs 1. Al ‘Arabiyyah lil-nash’een (Vol VI) - 1 hr
2. Stories of the Prophets by 2. Hamasah - the Book of Manners by
Abul Hasan ‘Ali Nadwi (Vol III) - ½ hr Abu Tammam – 1hr
3. Principles of Arabic Grammar by 3. Al-Ihkam (Part III) – 1hr
Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi - ½ hr 4. Mukhtasar Al-Quduri (part III) – 1 hr
4. Weekly Tutorial - 1 hr 5. Weekly Tutorial - 1hr
Term 4 Term 4
1. Revision & Exercise sessions 1. Sharh of Qatrul-Nada (Advanced Arabic
on Arabic Morphology - 1 hrs Grammar) by Ibn Hisham - 3 hrs
2. Revision & Exercise sessions 2. Mukhtasar Al-Quduri (part IV) – 1 hr
on Arabic Grammar - 2 hrs 3. Shadha Al ‘Arf (Advanced Arabic
3. Weekly Tutorial - 1 hr Morphology) by Hamalawy - 3 hrs
4. Weekly Tutorial - 1 hr
Self Study [Mandatory]
1. Tajweed Self Study [Recommendation]
2. Memorization of Juz ‘Ammah 1. Stories of the Prophets (Vol IV & V)
3. Forty Hadith of Imam Nawawi and 2. Suwar Min Hayaati As-Sahaba
4. Fiqh Al Islami by Dr Mohammad Akram (Inspirational biographies of eminent
Nadwi (Vol I). Companions) By
Dr. ‘Abd al-Rahman Ra’fat Pasha.
3. Tafsir Surah Yusuf [Mandatory]
TEXTBOOKS
A brief introduction to the individual texts
that will be used as course reference for the
Diploma is given below.
“
Al ‘Arabiyyah lil-nash’een
This text constitutes the primary content for
the course. This covers basic understanding of
how sentences are structured in Arabic and the
components that constitute the sentences. The I found the rigorous
book covers the building blocks of the language
in detail while making good use of examples. curriculum both
Each volume of this text builds the foundation engaging and exciting.
in a gradual manner making it an easy and
interactive module. Alongside study of
grammar – sarf and
Stories of the Prophets
by Abul Hasan ‘Ali Nadwi nahw both – we were
This is Part of a series developed by Shaykh reading modern Arabic
Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi written especially for
children to help them learn the Arabic language prose and the acclaimed
using prophetic stories written in a simple but work on the lives of the
clear Arabic style which become progressively
more elaborate. Used as a primer for those Prophets, Qisas
learning the Arabic language, it is taught in al-Nabiyyin. This last
Islamic seminaries around the world.
text is used in madaris
Principles of Arabic Morphology worldwide; its inclusion
by Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi
This text constitutes a concise introduction to
in the curriculum made
the science of Arabic Morphology (As-Sarf). me realise that I was
Principles of Arabic Grammar receiving an experience
by Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi similar to that of the
This text constitutes a concise introduction to
typical madrasah student
the science of Arabic Grammar (Al-Nahw).
I’d dreamed of becoming
Shadha Al ‘Arf
even without leaving
(Advanced Arabic Morphology)
by Hamalawy these shores.
This concise text constitutes a detailed study of Harun Mahmud,
the sciences of Arabic Morphology (Al-Sarf). History Student, Cambridge University
Kalila wa-Dimna (Arabic Prose)
Kalila and Dimna, named after the two jackals
who are the main characters, is a book of fables
originally written in Sanskrit sometime in the
fourth century A.D. Three hundred years later Ibn
al-Mukaffa’ translated it into Arabic in a style so
lucid it is still considered a model of Arabic prose.
“
main teaching is supplemented by online tutorial
assistance and student support to help with
difficult concepts and exercise questions.
“
Being a native Arabic
speaker, my primary
goal in enrolling was to
improve my grammar. By
successfully completing
Year One of the DAIS
program, I have gained
much more. If you ask
about the curriculum, it is
diverse and balanced.
If you ask about the
Shaykh’s teaching style, he
is extremely knowledgeable
and engaging. If you ask
about the staff, they are
professional, responsive
and friendly. If you
ask about the online
components, they are well-
designed and user friendly.
I highly recommend DAIS
to anybody who seeks a
solid foundation of the
Arabic language. This is
your opportunity to seize!
Salwa Elguzouli,
Home-Maker and PA, M.Sc. USA
“
Cambridge Islamic College
has transformed my life – It
has enabled me to pursue my
passion of learning Arabic and
Islam without abandoning
my career. Which in my view
was never a possibility. It has
shown me the path to a life long
journey of learning and what’s
best to know is that I am not
alone in this journey. It has
made me think, think clearly
and critically both about my
personal and professional life.
It has given me the guidance
and surety that it’s not either
or – I can do both, deen and
duniya.
Paras Gujar,
Reward Business Partner/
Manager, London, UK
“
I previously completed Cambridge Islamic College’s (CIC) Diploma in
Classical Islamic Texts and was impressed by Shaykh Akram’s enthusiasm
and adab in teaching and his intimate knowledge not just with major Islamic
scholarly works and Arabic, but also his ability to contextualize it for a
modern student body. So, when the Diploma in Arabic and Islamic Studies
came up, I didn’t hesitate to register.
Khairul Anwar,
Urban Planner, URA, Singapore
TESTIMONIALS
“
DAIS has been a life-
changing course for me, I
have achieved so much in
learning Arabic through the
2-year course. Even though
I can only attend online
classes, the recordings,
homework and tutorials
have really helped. I also
like Shaykh Akram’s
teaching method where he
uses classical Arabic texts
such as books of hadith,
Stories of the Prophets and
modern texts as well to
demonstrate the use of the
Arabic language. Although
I was skeptical in the
first place to learn online,
alhamdulillah, I would say
it has been a great learning
experience for me and I
hope to continue further to
a more advanced level soon
in shaa Allah.
Putri Shahnim Khalid,
Staff Engineer, B.E. Malaysia
“
My learning experience with Dr.
Akram has been superb. He is an
exceptional teacher who has the
ability to engage with his students.
He makes us think, ponder and
apply the knowledge to our context
and think out of the box. He
encourages critical thinking, and
teaches necessary tools needed
to become a good believer and
submitter to our Creator. Dr. Akram
is very patient with his students
and addresses their questions
thoroughly.
He is unique due to his command
over not just the Hadith studies, but
also Tafsir, Seerah and many other
Islamic sciences. I highly encourage
everyone to study with Dr. Akram
and benefit from his knowledge,
humility and forbearance.
Personally, I pray that Allah gives
me the opportunity to study with
him in person
Imran Akram,
MD Physician, Virginia, USA
“
Alhamdulilah, I began my journey of knowledge with CIC in 2014 when I joined
the Arabic and Islamic studies course online since I am based in Hong Kong. My
hopes were not high but I wanted to give it a try. After the first semester, although
I have a family and job, I was more than eager to continue. In my opinion the
course with Dr. Akram’s in-depth knowledge and commitment, is unique and a
complete guidance based on the Quran and the prophet’s teaching, an experience
that lead me to the discovery of multiple forms of Allah’s mercies programmed in
us to deal with this life as a Muslim and hope for Allah’s mercy in the hereafter.
Noreen Khanzada, Hong Kong
CAMBRIDGE
ISLAMIC COLLEGE
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and thinkers who are at the same time working
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and western society. Cambridge Islamic College
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or on the way to becoming professionals. It expects
its graduates to be active as role models in their
communities, respected both for their knowledge
of the religion and for the flexibility, realism, and
independence of mind with which they apply it. In this
way they will inspire others to combine the practice of
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of the classical Islamic sciences and their sub-disciplines. Alongside the Islamic
sciences, the contemporary challenges facing the world and Muslims in particular,
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understanding of the shared and different values among Muslims and non-
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