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Our Islamic Studies Course Structure & Offered Modules:

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Foundations of Islamic Belief

This module will be covering two major sub-modules: (1) Creed or ‘Aqidah, and (2) Islamic Practice. (1)         Creed or ‘Aqidah is a branch of Islamic science, describing the fundamental beliefs…

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Sciences of the Qur’an and Exegesis

Module 2 will cover two major sub-modules: (1) Qur’anic Sciences or ‘Ulum Al-Qur’an, and (2) Qur’anic Exegesis or Tafsir.  The ‘Ulum Al-Qur’an sub-module deals with the history of the revelation…

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Prophetic Biography and Characteristics

The Sirah (meaning: journey or biography) is the Arabic term used for the various traditional Muslim biographies of Prophet Muhammad (s) from which, in addition to the Qur’an and Hadith,…

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Prophetic Traditions and Sciences

Hadith or Prophetic tradition is a report of the deeds and sayings of Prophet Muhammad (s), and they often form the basis of Islamic law, Qur’anic interpretation and early Islamic history…

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Islamic Law and its objectives

This module on Islamic Law or Fiqh explores Islamic rulings as expounded in the Holy Quran, supplemented by Prophetic traditions, and implemented by the rulings and interpretations…

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Islamic Spirituality & Adab

This module facilitates a discussion on Islamic spirituality, examining ways to purify one’s conduct from blameworthy traits, and ennobling oneself with the praiseworthy qualities…

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Ustadh Muhammad Salleh

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Ustadh Mustakim Selamat

Al-Mishkat Ustadh
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Ustadha Nabilah Hamzah

Al-Mishkat Ustadha
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Ustadha Nur Jannah

Al-Mishkat Ustadha
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What Our Alumnus Have To Say

Tania
Tania
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“Comprehensive content and delivery is very participative. Allows us to think about how we've been perceiving our religion, and also allows us to think more introspectively and in different angles.”
Nur Aisyah
Nur Aisyah
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“Alhamdulillah, this course has benefited me in many ways, more than I expected. I enjoyed the quizzes and class group discussions as it allows for sharing of knowledge amongst teachers and students.”
Adiyanah
Adiyanah
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“The content shared was very enriching. Also, the lesson plan and lesson material is uploaded via the net for easy access anywhere, anytime. It's almost paperless!”
Sheikh Musa
Sheikh Musa
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This programme has also given me a clear understanding of the unparalleled nobility of the Quran with a detailed exploration of the Quranic Sciences (Ulum Al-Quran) and the Exegesis (Tafsir), with utmost focus on the revelation of the Quran, its compilation, style and interpretations."
Siti Khairiyah
Siti Khairiyah
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“The course is really insightful where I felt that the lecturers have great knowledge on this programme. Through this, I believe that it is a guidance for me to gain knowledge which I could apply to my daily life.”

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Al-Mishkat Certificate in Islamic Studies!

Al-Mishkat Certificate in Islamic Studies

“When Allah wishes good for someone, He bestows upon him or her the understanding of the religion.” (Sahih Al-Bukhari )

Course Details:

  • Course Title: Al-Mishkat Certificate in Islamic Studies
  • Commencement Date: Will be Announced Soon
  • Time: Will be announced Soon
  • Frequency: Weekly, Every Saturday (with term breaks)
  • Medium of Instruction: English

Entry Requirements:

  • Age: 18 to 30
  • Rudimentary to foundational knowledge of Islam
  • Basic exposure or familiarity to Islamic knowledge and the Qur’an is an added advantage.

Fee Structure:

  • $2,400
  • Monthly instalment plan available (GIRO $200 x 12 months)
  • Course notes inclusive
  • One time registration fee: $50

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7

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1000+

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50+

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4000

Teaching Hours

10+

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Our Student Testimonials

“The course is really insightful where I felt that the lecturers have great knowledge on this programme. Through this, I believe that it is a guidance for me to gain knowledge which I could apply to my daily life.”
- Siti Khairiyah
- Siti Khairiyah
“In Singapore, there are plenty of avenues to easily learn Islam, but unfortunately looking for Islamic education that is structured, for adults, and in English is not so easy. Alhamdulillah, Al-Mishkat checks all the boxes and I think it fills the gap between a short course and going through a few kitabs over several years. Al-Mishkat takes the middle path by introducing students to the breadth of Islamic knowledge instead of depth, which I think is a good way to solidify whatever existing foundation we may have.”
- Sheikh Musa
- Sheikh Musa
“The content shared was very enriching. Also, the lesson plan and lesson material is uploaded via the net for easy access anywhere, anytime. It's almost paperless!”
- Adiyanah
- Adiyanah

What will be offered in the course!

Growing up, many of us might assume we have basic prior knowledge on the fundamentals of Islamic Studies. The kind of Islamic studies Singapore has to offer isn’t typically designed for adults, nor was it conducted in English.  Is the Islamic knowledge we acquired during our school years sufficient enough to sustain our overall knowledge of the Islamic essentials? Do we really fathom the content with an open heart and mind, and apply what we learn in our daily lives, or do we no longer retain the memory of what we have learned over a decade ago?

In Al-Mishkat Certificate in Islamic Studies in Singapore, though its aim is to strengthen your foundational knowledge of Islam and ensure the full-coverage of all bases in Islamic Sciences, equips you with the intricacies and complex concepts in Islamic studies. Become a well-rounded Muslim with a strong foundation of Islamic Knowledge!

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Yes, you will be seated according to our cohort intake along with other students of mixed ages.

Yes, you may opt for monthly installments which amount to $200 a month or do a one-off payment of $2,400 per year, excluding our registration fee.

This is a full-board certificate course. All materials will be included. Additionally, students will be granted access to online lectures by international scholars.

For parents who register two students, they will be entitled to a 10% discount for both students. For parents who register three more more students will receive a 15% discount for all.

Students who complete all modules in this Certificate can proceed on to the Al-Mishkat Certificate in Islamic Studies 2. Beyond that students who complete both certificates can proceed for further studies such as a diploma in Islamic Studies. We are currently working with several institutions abroad for accreditation towards their programmes.

Yes, the certificate will be recognised by local institutions.

MUIS is the official Islamic body that approves the programmes of all IECPs and as a registered IECP, we have received approval of all our courses, including Al-Mishkat.

Books, lesson notes & online videos both in hard copy and digital form.

Yes, students will be required to sit for assessments with the conclusion of each module. Once they have successfully completed all modules, they will be given a graded Certificate. In the event that you are not able to successfully conclude every module, a Certificate of Participation or Completion will be given after you have completed 12 months of the course.

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Foundations of Islamic Belief

This module will be covering two major sub-modules: (1) Creed or ‘Aqidah, and (2) Islamic Practice. 

 (1)         Creed or ‘Aqidah is a branch of Islamic science, describing the fundamental beliefs of Islamic faith, basically what a Muslim must know, comprehend and believe.  Arkaan Al-Iman, the six articles of faith – belief in Allah, His Angels, the Prophets, the Divine Books, the Day of Judgment and Divine Destiny (Qadr) – are the very fundamentals of the Islamic Creed or ‘Aqidah.  This module also deals with the attributes of Allah (Existence, Oneness, Eternity, etc) and the characteristics of Prophets. 

(2)         The second sub-module will discuss the Arkaan Al-Islam, the five pillars of Islam – testament of faith (shahadah), prayer (salat), tithe (zakat), fasting (sawm) and pilgrimage (hajj).  This module deals with the observance of rituals and traditions in Islamic belief and practice, mainly derived from the prominent schools of Islamic law within Sunni Islam – the Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi’i and Hanbali schools.

Sciences of the Qur’an and Exegesis

Module 2 will cover two major sub-modules: (1) Qur’anic Sciences or ‘Ulum Al-Qur’an, and (2) Qur’anic Exegesis or Tafsir.  The ‘Ulum Al-Qur’an sub-module deals with the history of the revelation of the Qur’an, the stages and causes of the revelation, the Meccan and Medinan verses, language style, abrogated rulings, compilation and preservation of the Qur’an, and others.  This sub-module provides an important and prerequisite knowledge before studying the Tafsir or Exegesis of the Holy Book.

 Tafsir means to explain, expound or disclose.  In the Islamic context, it is defined as understanding and uncovering the Will of Allah which has been conveyed by the Qur’anic text, by means of the Arabic language and one’s own knowledge.  There are various methodologies employed in various tafsir or interpretations completed by various classical Islamic scholars, and it includes examining the style and eloquence of the text, clarifying the meanings of verses, extracting the laws and rulings, determining metaphors and figurative speech, reconciling contradictions, understanding the underlying reasons for parables, and so on.  Some of the famous tafsir collections are Tafsir al-Tabari, Tafsir ibn Kathir, Tafsir al-Jalalayn (al-Mahalli & al-Suyuti) and Tafsir Al-Kabir (al-Razi).

Prophetic Biography and Characteristics

The Sirah (meaning: journey or biography) is the Arabic term used for the various traditional Muslim biographies of Prophet Muhammad (s) from which, in addition to the Qur’an and Hadith, most historical information about the Prophet’s (s) life and the early period of Islam is derived.  The Sirah encompasses the Prophet’s (s) birth, events in his life, manners and characteristics, and the Prophet’s (s) demise.  Some of the earlier collections of Sirah are by Ibn Hisham, Ibn Ishaq, al-Tabari and Ibn Shihab.  This module will also discuss the Shama’il Muhammadiyah, exploring the intricate details of the Prophet’s (s) life, like his appearance, characteristics, belongings, manners, and life.  The student will be enriched by exploring the history and experiencing the intricate details of the Prophetic life.

Prophetic Traditions and Sciences

Hadith or Prophetic tradition is a report of the deeds and sayings of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, and they often form the basis of Islamic law, Qur’anic interpretation and early Islamic history. Each hadith is composed of two parts, a chain of authorities reporting the hadith (isnad) and the text (matn), and is regarded by traditional Islamic schools of jurisprudence as important tools for understanding the Qur’an and in matters of jurisprudence (fiqh). Scholars have evaluated and gathered thousands of narrations of hadith into large collections during the 8th and 9th centuries, like Sahih Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, Sunan Abu Dawood, Jami al-Tirmidhi, Sunan Ibn Majah and Sunan al-Sughra (al-Nasa’i).

In this module the student will study selected hadith narrations, its commentaries, and also discuss the intricacies behind the collection and compilation of hadith by the Hadith masters.

Islamic Law & Its Objectives

This module on Islamic Law or Fiqh explores Islamic rulings as expounded in the Holy Quran, supplemented by Prophetic traditions, and implemented by the rulings and interpretations of Islamic jurists. Ibn Khaldun defines Fiqh as the “knowledge of the rules of God which concern the actions of persons who own themselves bound to obey the law respecting what is required (wajib), sinful (haram), recommended (mandub ) disapproved (makruh) or neutral (mubah)”.  Scholars have developed legal maxims that surround the understanding and application of Islamic law, governed by the principles and concepts of mercy, guidance, preservation of human life, prevention of harm, and others.  Students will discuss the objectives or maqasid of the Divine laws, exploring the rationale and spirit behind the laws. 

Islamic Spirituality & Adab (Etiquette)

This module facilitates a discussion on Islamic spirituality, examining ways to purify one’s conduct from blameworthy traits, and ennobling oneself with the praiseworthy qualities.  Students will discuss spiritual and ethical goals through a Nabawi-centric disposition, through a study of important texts in Islamic spirituality and etiquette and explore its relevance and application in the modern world.

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Ustadh Muhammad Salleh

Ustadh Muhammad Salleh is a graduate of Madrasah Aljunied Al-Islamiah and completed his full-time pre-university studies at the madrasah. He also studied at the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. He is an accredited Asatizah certified by the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore and the Asatizah Recognition Board.  He was SimplyIslam’s Arabic Language Coordinator and Course Coordinator and regularly conducts translation and interpretation assignments.  He has taught Islamic studies to tertiary students at SimplyIslam’s weekend Islamic school.  He has a flair and deep interest for Prophetic healing and medicine and regularly conducts SimplyIslam’s popular “Prophetic Healing” course. He is currently the Director of Academic Operations at SimplyIslam.  He is proficient in Arabic, English and Malay.  He is married with 2 children.

Ustadh Mustakim Selamat

Ustadh Mustakim Selamat spent his developmental years at Madrasah Aljunied Al-Islamiah, inculcating a good 12 years of formal and structured Islamic education into his knowledge-based skill set. He then set out to further his studies at the esteemed al-Azhar University, in Cairo, Egypt. He majored in Prophet Tradition and its Sciences at the faculty of Islamic Theology (Usuluddin) and successfully obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in 2018.

Ustadh Mustakim’s studies in Egypt also expanded onto the different technological educational approaches used to deliver Islamic knowledge. He experienced the concepts of formal (jami’ah) and informal (jami’) first-hand.

Since returning to Singapore, Ustadh Mustakim has embarked upon a professional teaching career and now teaches regularly at SimplyIslam, handling its madrasah and adult programmes, and several other institutions.

Ustadha Nabilah Hamzah

Ustadhah Nabilah Hamzah is SimplyIslam’s Instructional Designer, working on our online educational materials. She also teaches the upper secondary students at SimplyIslam’s Weekend Islamic School, and is one of the instructors for SimplyIslam’s Al-Mishkat Certificate in Islamic Studies course.

She is a certified Islamic religious instructor, recognised with the Asatizah Recognition Certificate by the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) and the Asatizah Recognition Board (ARB).

She pursued her Bachelor’s Degree at the Yarmouk University in Jordan, and graduated with a BA in Islamic Jurisprudence and its Foundation. Her foundational primary, secondary and pre-university education was spent cultivating her love for learning and teaching at Singapore’s Madrasah Aljunied Al-Islamiah.

Ustadha Nur Jannah

Ustadha Nur Jannah binte Mustakim spent 12 years of formal education in Madrasah Al-Ma’arif Al-Islmaiha and Madrasah Aljunied Al-Islamiah, and has attained her Bachelor’s Degree at Yarmouk University, Jordan majoring in Islamic Theology (Usuluddin). Upon attaining her Asatizah Recognition Scheme (ARS) accreditation in 2018, Ustadha Nur Jannah has been doing creative Islamic content creation for young adults.

With a burning passion for Tafseer and Islamic Sciences, Ustadha Nur Jannah has conducted numerous talks and closed sessions where focal points revolve around inspiring the community with the beauty of Islam and the Qur’an.