Karima Academy
( One-year programme )
Adult Essential Knowledge
Programme
Adult Essential Knowledge
Programme
The fard ayn: what every Muslim must know
Belief
Worship
The Heart
The Quran
Online · Starts January 2027
A one-year foundations programme for adults starting from the beginning: learn to practise correctly, understand what you believe and why, and begin working on the heart.
No prior knowledge or Arabic needed.
Join the waitlist
First name and email. Nothing else.
Karima Academy
( One-year programme )
Adult Essential Knowledge
Programme
The fard ayn: what every Muslim must know
Belief
Worship
The Heart
The Quran
Online · Starts January 2027
A one-year foundations programme for adults starting from the beginning: learn to practise correctly, understand what you believe and why, and begin working on the heart.
No prior knowledge or Arabic needed.
Join the waitlist
First name and email. Nothing else.
Karima Academy
( One-year programme )
Adult Essential Knowledge
Programme
The fard ayn: what every Muslim must know
Belief
Worship
The Heart
The Quran
Online · Starts January 2027
A one-year foundations programme for adults starting from the beginning: learn to practise correctly, understand what you believe and why, and begin working on the heart.
No prior knowledge or Arabic needed.
Join the waitlist
First name and email. Nothing else.
Who it is for
Who it is for
Who it is for
For adults starting from the beginning
For adults starting from the beginning
For adults starting from the beginning
Most of us learned our religion in pieces. A khutbah here, a clip there, a book half read. This programme is for adults who want to learn it properly, in order, from qualified teachers.
Complete beginners are the point of this programme, not an afterthought. If you have studied before and want to refresh what you know, you are welcome too. Everyone starts at the beginning together.
Most of us learned our religion in pieces. A khutbah here, a clip there, a book half read. This programme is for adults who want to learn it properly, in order, from qualified teachers.
Complete beginners are the point of this programme, not an afterthought. If you have studied before and want to refresh what you know, you are welcome too. Everyone starts at the beginning together.
Most of us learned our religion in pieces. A khutbah here, a clip there, a book half read. This programme is for adults who want to learn it properly, in order, from qualified teachers.
Complete beginners are the point of this programme, not an afterthought. If you have studied before and want to refresh what you know, you are welcome too. Everyone starts at the beginning together.
Why it matters
Why it matters
Why it matters
Knowledge every Muslim needs
Knowledge every Muslim needs
Some knowledge is a duty on every adult Muslim: what you believe, how to purify yourself, pray, fast and pay zakat correctly, and how to look after the heart. Scholars call this the fard ayn. This programme teaches it properly, from the start, so you know your practice is sound.
Some knowledge is a duty on every adult Muslim: what you believe, how to purify yourself, pray, fast and pay zakat correctly, and how to look after the heart. Scholars call this the fard ayn. This programme teaches it properly, from the start, so you know your practice is sound.
Some knowledge is a duty on every adult Muslim: what you believe, how to purify yourself, pray, fast and pay zakat correctly, and how to look after the heart. Scholars call this the fard ayn. This programme teaches it properly, from the start, so you know your practice is sound.
What the year covers
What the year covers
What the year covers
Four modules,
one transformation
Four modules,
one transformation
Four modules,
one transformation
What you will know by the end
What you will know by the end
What you will know by the end
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Belief
Belief
Belief
Aqeedah
You know what Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jama’ah believe, and why. Your faith rests on understanding rather than habit, so it holds steady when doubts come.
You know what Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jama’ah believe, and why. Your faith rests on understanding rather than habit, so it holds steady when doubts come.
You know what Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jama’ah believe, and why. Your faith rests on understanding rather than habit, so it holds steady when doubts come.
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Worship
Worship
Worship
Hanafi fiqh
You know your purification, prayer, fasting and zakat are sound, and you stop second-guessing them. Knowing what each act is for helps you pray with presence instead of on autopilot.
You know your purification, prayer, fasting and zakat are sound, and you stop second-guessing them. Knowing what each act is for helps you pray with presence instead of on autopilot.
You know your purification, prayer, fasting and zakat are sound, and you stop second-guessing them. Knowing what each act is for helps you pray with presence instead of on autopilot.
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The Heart
The Heart
The Heart
Tasawwuf
You learn to see what really drives you. You can spot pride, envy and showing off in yourself, know how to treat them, and work towards sincerity: doing things for Allah alone.
You learn to see what really drives you. You can spot pride, envy and showing off in yourself, know how to treat them, and work towards sincerity: doing things for Allah alone.
You learn to see what really drives you. You can spot pride, envy and showing off in yourself, know how to treat them, and work towards sincerity: doing things for Allah alone.
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The Quran
The Quran
The Quran
Introduction
The Quran stops feeling distant. You know what it is, how it reached us and how to approach it with the right manners, so you can build a connection with it that lasts.
The Quran stops feeling distant. You know what it is, how it reached us and how to approach it with the right manners, so you can build a connection with it that lasts.
The Quran stops feeling distant. You know what it is, how it reached us and how to approach it with the right manners, so you can build a connection with it that lasts.
How it runs
How it runs
How it runs
Taught in group sessions
Taught in group sessions
Taught in group sessions
Starts
Starts
Starts
January 2027
January 2027
January 2027
Schedule
Schedule
Schedule
To be confirmed
To be confirmed
To be confirmed
Where
Where
Where
Online. In-person sessions may be added if there is demand.
Online. In-person sessions may be added if there is demand.
Online. In-person sessions may be added if there is demand.
Recordings
Recordings
Recordings
Every session, available to students
Every session, available to students
Every session, available to students
Taught by
Taught by
Taught by
Shaykh Dr Sulayman Van Ael (to be confirmed), Ustadh Saman Hussain, Ustadh Asim Ayub and Ustadh Zaigham Junaid
Shaykh Dr Sulayman Van Ael (to be confirmed), Ustadh Saman Hussain, Ustadh Asim Ayub and Ustadh Zaigham Junaid
Shaykh Dr Sulayman Van Ael (to be confirmed), Ustadh Saman Hussain, Ustadh Asim Ayub and Ustadh Zaigham Junaid
Your teachers
Your teachers
Your teachers
Meet your teachers
Meet your teachers
Meet your teachers
To be confirmed
To be confirmed
To be confirmed
Shaykh Dr Sulayman Van Ael
Shaykh Dr Sulayman Van Ael
Shaykh Dr Sulayman Van Ael
An expert scholar who has studied under some of the world’s greatest teachers. His engaging style and deep knowledge will help you build confidence in your faith and apply Islamic teachings in everyday life.
An expert scholar who has studied under some of the world’s greatest teachers. His engaging style and deep knowledge will help you build confidence in your faith and apply Islamic teachings in everyday life.
An expert scholar who has studied under some of the world’s greatest teachers. His engaging style and deep knowledge will help you build confidence in your faith and apply Islamic teachings in everyday life.
Ustadh Saman Hussain
Ustadh Saman Hussain
Ustadh Saman Hussain
A specialist in Hanafi Fiqh and Islamic studies, he graduated from Jamia al-Karam and furthered his education at Al-Azhar University. He teaches foundational Islamic sciences.
A specialist in Hanafi Fiqh and Islamic studies, he graduated from Jamia al-Karam and furthered his education at Al-Azhar University. He teaches foundational Islamic sciences.
A specialist in Hanafi Fiqh and Islamic studies, he graduated from Jamia al-Karam and furthered his education at Al-Azhar University. He teaches foundational Islamic sciences.
Ustadh Asim Ayub
Ustadh Asim Ayub
Ustadh Asim Ayub
A qualified Islamic scholar with an Alimiyyah degree from Darul Uloom Bury, he teaches Islamic sciences and lectures on contemporary spiritual and ethical issues at Karima Academy.
A qualified Islamic scholar with an Alimiyyah degree from Darul Uloom Bury, he teaches Islamic sciences and lectures on contemporary spiritual and ethical issues at Karima Academy.
A qualified Islamic scholar with an Alimiyyah degree from Darul Uloom Bury, he teaches Islamic sciences and lectures on contemporary spiritual and ethical issues at Karima Academy.
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Ustadh Zaigham Junaid
Ustadh Zaigham Junaid
Ustadh Zaigham Junaid
Ustadh Zaigham teaches Kalām, Fiqh, Arabic and Logic, with academic training in Psychology and Theology alongside traditional studies. He leads the FTA Programme at Karima Foundation.
Ustadh Zaigham teaches Kalām, Fiqh, Arabic and Logic, with academic training in Psychology and Theology alongside traditional studies. He leads the FTA Programme at Karima Foundation.
Ustadh Zaigham teaches Kalām, Fiqh, Arabic and Logic, with academic training in Psychology and Theology alongside traditional studies. He leads the FTA Programme at Karima Foundation.
From past students
From past students
From past students
In their words
In their words
In their words
“After trying to learn Arabic on and off for nearly two decades, this course was the first time I made real progress.”
“After trying to learn Arabic on and off for nearly two decades, this course was the first time I made real progress.”
“After trying to learn Arabic on and off for nearly two decades, this course was the first time I made real progress.”
Arji, Arabic course
Arji, Arabic course
Arji, Arabic course
“Alhamdulillah really valuable lessons to return to what really matters. Since the course I have felt a motivated focus.”
“Alhamdulillah really valuable lessons to return to what really matters. Since the course I have felt a motivated focus.”
“Alhamdulillah really valuable lessons to return to what really matters. Since the course I have felt a motivated focus.”
Faiza A., Conscious Believer
Faiza A., Conscious Believer
Faiza A., Conscious Believer
“I always felt like grammar was over my head. This course finally made it make sense.”
“I always felt like grammar was over my head. This course finally made it make sense.”
“I always felt like grammar was over my head. This course finally made it make sense.”
Amina S., Arabic course
Amina S., Arabic course
Amina S., Arabic course
“It made me deeply ponder over the purpose of life, my end destination and the steps needed to obtain my end goal.”
“It made me deeply ponder over the purpose of life, my end destination and the steps needed to obtain my end goal.”
“It made me deeply ponder over the purpose of life, my end destination and the steps needed to obtain my end goal.”
Noreen, Conscious Believer
Noreen, Conscious Believer
Noreen, Conscious Believer
Questions
Questions
Questions
Questions about the programme
Questions about the programme
Questions about the programme
What if I miss a week?
What if I miss a week?
What if I miss a week?
All sessions are recorded, and you will have access to them.
All sessions are recorded, and you will have access to them.
All sessions are recorded, and you will have access to them.
Is it open to sisters and brothers?
Is it open to sisters and brothers?
Is it open to sisters and brothers?
Yes. The programme is for adults, whether you are a complete beginner or want to refresh what you already know.
Yes. The programme is for adults, whether you are a complete beginner or want to refresh what you already know.
Yes. The programme is for adults, whether you are a complete beginner or want to refresh what you already know.
Do I need to buy books?
Do I need to buy books?
Do I need to buy books?
No. We will provide the resources you need, so you do not need to buy any books.
No. We will provide the resources you need, so you do not need to buy any books.
No. We will provide the resources you need, so you do not need to buy any books.
Is it really for complete beginners?
Is it really for complete beginners?
Is it really for complete beginners?
Yes. Even if you have never studied before or learned any Arabic, this programme is open to you.
Yes. Even if you have never studied before or learned any Arabic, this programme is open to you.
Yes. Even if you have never studied before or learned any Arabic, this programme is open to you.
What happens next
What happens next
What happens next
Join the waitlist
Join the waitlist
Join the waitlist
Join the waitlist below and we will email you once enrolment opens.
Join the waitlist below and we will email you once enrolment opens.
Join the waitlist below and we will email you once enrolment opens.
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Join the waitlist
Join the waitlist
Join the waitlist
First name and email. Nothing else.
First name and email. Nothing else.
First name and email. Nothing else.
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We email you
We email you
We email you
When enrolment opens, you will hear from us first.
When enrolment opens, you will hear from us first.
When enrolment opens, you will hear from us first.
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Book your place
Book your place
Book your place
Places may be limited, so look out for our email.
Places may be limited, so look out for our email.
Places may be limited, so look out for our email.