Academics & Syllabus

Duration: Foundation level

A foundational course in Islamic basics covering three core pillars:

• Aqeedah — Islamic beliefs and creed according to Ahle Sunnat Wa Jama'at
• Ibadat — Acts of worship including Salah, Sawm, Zakat, and Hajj
• Akhlaq — Islamic conduct, etiquette, and moral character

This course forms the bedrock of every student's Islamic education at Jamia Nooria.

Duration: 1–2 years (based on prior knowledge)

Qur'an reading with proper pronunciation rules (Tajweed). Students learn:

• Correct articulation of Arabic letters (Makhaarij)
• Rules of elongation (Madd) and stopping (Waqf)
• Ghunna, Idgham, Iqlab and other Tajweed rules
• Fluent recitation of the complete Qur'an

Duration: 3–5 years (depending on individual progress)

Full Qur'an memorization program under qualified Hafizas. The program includes:

• Individual attention from dedicated female Hafiza teachers
• Daily revision (Sabaq, Sabaqi, Manzil system)
• Tajweed integrated throughout memorization
• Regular oral examinations to ensure retention

Graduates receive the distinguished title of Hafiza upon completion.

Duration: 1–2 years

The art of Qur'anic recitation with melody and maqamat. Students learn:

• Classical Arabic maqamat (melodic modes) for recitation
• Tarteel — measured, beautiful recitation
• Recitation styles of renowned Qaris
• Performance in Qira't competitions (Musabaqah)

Duration: 8 years (Aalimah) + 2 years (Fazilat/Post-graduation)

The classical Islamic graduation program — the crown of the curriculum. Subjects covered:

• Tafseer — Qur'anic exegesis (Ibn Katheer, Jalalayn)
• Hadith — Sciences of Prophetic traditions (Bukhari, Muslim, Tirmidhi)
• Fiqh — Islamic jurisprudence according to Hanafi school
• Usool al-Fiqh — Principles of Islamic law
• Arabic Literature & Grammar — Nahw, Sarf, Balagha
• Mantiq — Logic and Islamic philosophy
• Aqeedah — Advanced theology

Post-graduation (Fazilat) offers advanced specialization in Hadith and Fiqh. Graduates earn the title Aalimah or Fazilah.