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Program Overview

The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: If Allah wants to do good to a person, He makes him comprehend the religion.
(Sahih Al Bukhari 71)

Uloom-e-Deeniyah is a 2 year online diploma program providing a classical study of Islamic disciplines. Some major subjects of this program are translation and commentary of Quran, Hadith, Usool-e-fiqh, Arabic grammar, Seerah of the Messenger (peace be upon him), Major Historical Figures, Philosophy of Religion, Spiritual Parenting and others. Through this program, Muslim women will gain access to the unparalleled depth and richness of the Islamic scholarly tradition, enhancing both their intellect and spirituality to forge an everlasting connection with Allah SWT.

This is not an Alimah program and is not affiliated with Wifaqul Madaris.

The same course is offered at Zainab Institute (a part of Zaynab Academy) in English Language. For further details check Zaynab Institute.

Uloom-e-Deeniya Syllabus Overview: 2024- 2025

The following is the schedule and time commitment for the first year only (i.e. the term from August 2024 to May 2025). Advanced year could require more time commitment from the students.

Class Schedule: Monday to Friday
4 to 7 PM Pakistan | 7 to 10 AM New York | 12 to 3 PM UK | 1 to 4 PM South Africa

Time Commitment: 18 to 20 hours per week

Students progress will be judged through regular assignments and annual final exams.

Recorded lectures will be available for those who cannot attend live classes.

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Instructors

Ustadah Erum Ghayas

Ustadah Javeria Sajid

Ustadah Maha Masood

Ustadah Maria Noureen

Ustadah Marium Anees

Ustadah Marriam Irfan

Ustadah Natasha Waheed

Ustadah Samia Asif Khan

Ustadah Samiya Andleeb

Ustadah Sumaira Asif

What is the enrollment process?

Enrollment in Uloom-e-Deeniya is a simple two step process: 

1. Candidates are required to fill the registration form (which can be found at the top of this page).

2. On submitting the form candidates will be asked to join our WhatsApp group. Joining this group is mandatory for all students.

Once Zaynab Academy administration completes the verification process, students will receive the confirmation of their enrollment.

How the classes are conducted?

Classes are conducted via the online learning system, Zoom. Some features of the virtual classroom includes: 

• Accessibility via desktops, laptops, and smartphones
• Live Audio Streaming
• Screen sharing with the instructor through slides and reference material
• Chat box for live interaction with the instructor and other students
• Availability of class recordings

What is the Eligibility Criteria?

Candidate must satisfy the following criteria:

• Candidate must be 16 years or older.
• Urdu speaking and writing skills are mandatory. All text books are in Urdu. Teachers teach mostly in Urdu language.
• Candidate must have basic English understanding skills. Being able to speak English is not a requirement. However, email and WhatsApp communication is done in English, therefore, ability to understand written English is required.
• Basic computer and mobile skills are a requirement. Candidates must know how to check emails and communicate over WhatsApp.

Learning Management System—LMS

All teachers and students also participate in a user-friendly LMS with the following features:

• Discussion Forums for interacting with classmates and Teaching Assistants
• Announcement Board
• Assignment Submission
• Downloads for Class Presentations and Slides
• Online Quizzes and Exams
• Online Calendar
• Resource sharing for a joint learning experience
• Student Grade Cards

Online Examination Process

Students are assessed through tests with multiple-choice questions, short answers, and/or open-book essays at the end of each semester. Short quizzes and assignments are also given in the middle of the semester as a requirement for students to stay on track throughout the year. These assessments are all conducted online. Detailed guidelines on the examination process will be shared in the student handbook as the semester proceeds.   

Certification

After meeting the attendance and examination criteria, students will be granted a certificate of completion from Zaynab Academy Online for the program. This program is not affiliated with Wifaqul Madaris.

FAQs

Q: Is there a fee that I need to pay to enroll in this program?
A: All courses offered by Zaynab Academy Online are free of charge and run on donations.

Q: What if I need to miss some classes during the year due to university exams, professional commitments, or family concerns?
A: The Uloom-e-Deeniya Program is designed to cater to professionals, university students as well as stay-at-home moms. We do understand that there may be occasions when you may not be able to attend class for valid reasons. Recordings are available so that students may catch up with the classes they have missed. 

Q: Is there an attendance policy?
A: Attendance is regularly marked for the Uloom-e-Deeniya Program. To qualify for certification, students need to maintain at least 80% attendance in all courses (via live classes & recordings).

Q: How difficult are the Uloom-e-Deeniya courses?
A: Classes are bilingual (easy Urdu with little English) and the content of most subjects can be understood by a moderately educated woman who can read and write at a secondary school level. 

Q: Is there an age limit?
A: Students should be at least 16 years s