Introducing the Sacred Study Course 2023, specially crafted for individuals aged 16 and above, and expertly instructed by Shaykh Thaqib Mahmood. The Sacred Study program aims to reestablish a deep connection with the unbroken scholarly tradition of Islam. This comprehensive approach has historically guided individuals toward leading purposeful lives, seeking to please their Creator and Sustainer, and enabling them to make a meaningful impact.
The subjects covered in this year’s program include Prophetic Biography, Quranic Exegesis, Theology, and Purification. Each of these courses comprises two or more modules that must be completed to finish the course.
You have several enrollment options:
1. Register for the entire year, covering all three terms, which will result in significant cost savings. 2. Register for a specific term (Winter, Spring, or Autumn). 3. Choose to enroll in a particular module that interests you.
Modules & Structure
There are 3 terms as part of this Sacred Study programme, Winter, Sprint and Autumn. Timings are set to be the same but modules will be different in each term. You will be able to study 9 different modules with Shaykh Thaqib during the course of the year. More details of the modules can be found by clicking on the module link below.
Winter
Saturdays 9.30am – 12.30pm
7th January 2023 14th January 2023 21st January 2023 28th January 2023 4th February 2023 11th February 2023 18th February 2023 25th February 2023 4th March 2023 11th March 2023
Spring
Saturdays 9.30am – 12.30pm
29th Apri 2023 6th May 2023 13th May 2023 20th May 2023 27th May 2023 3rd June 2023 10th June 2023 17th June 2023 24th June 2023 1st July 2023
Autumn
Saturdays 9.30am – 12.30pm
7th October 2023 14th October 2023 21st October 2023 28th October 2023 4th November 2023 11th November 2023 18th November 2023 25th November 2023 2nd December 2023 9th December 2023
Shaykh Thaqib Mahmood
Shaykh Thaqib has travelled to numerous places over the last 10 years in pursuit of sacred knowledge. This began at several deen intensives with Shaykh Hamza Yusuf from whom the impetus to his seeking sacred knowledge belongs. After travelling to Morocco he went to Hadramawt to the village of Tarim where he sat at the feet of the spiritual Masters and jurists including Habib Umar bin Hafiz.
He travelled to Damascus a number of times and studied under Shaykh Muhammad Darwish, Shaykh Abdul Wahaab Shaykh Muhammad al Yaqoubi, Shaykh Adnan al Majd, Shaykh Maree al Rashid and Shaykh Khalil al Sabbagh. His travels also led him to Mauritania to study with Murabit al Hajj, to Liverpool to study with Shaykh Siraj Ud-Din and to Istanbul at the feet of the gnostic and friend of Allah, Shaykh Mahmud Effendi; and studied with Shaykh Ehsaan Hojah and Shaykh Muhammed Ameen Siraj.”
Shaykh Thaqib has been teaching on Sacred Study for 12 years and part of the Fountain teacher for now over 22 years.
Register for a Single Term
The following options provide the opportunity for a comprehensive single-term registration. Each term will encompass all three subjects, making it an ideal choice for those unable to commit to the entire year. Please click on the provided link to access more detailed information about each term.
Winter Term Modules
If committing to a full term is still challenging for you, we offer the flexibility to register for a single module. Simply choose the module that aligns with your interests the most from the options below. Click on the provided link to access additional details and register for your chosen module today.
Students will learn how scholarly Islam uses both rational arguments as well as spiritual insight to understand God’s existence, our existence, and creation intelligibly.
The short surahs of the Quran are often committed to memory by many Muslims and recited in their daily prayers. This is performed by most without an understanding of the surahs they are reading. T…
After an initial lecture explaining the uniqueness of Arabia, the Arabs and Arabic. We will look at events generations prior to his birth صلى الله عليه وسلم and the occurrences during the period of…
The short surahs of the Quran are often committed to memory by many Muslims and recited in their daily prayers. This is performed by most without an understanding of the surahs they are reading. T…
We will explore a Muslim’s beliefs regarding prophets and the moral requirements for prophethood. Particular attention will be given to matters of faith relating to the unseen and events in the her…
Concludes events of Mecca, with the night ascension, the establishing of the five prayers, the coming of the Ansar and giving their allegiance to Islam and its Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم .His mig…
In this last module we conclude the Medinan period with the passing of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم .This period of the Prophet’s صلى الله عليه وسلم life saw significant changes in the spiritual …
In this module, we will look at two surahs: al-Fatiha and al-Saff. On commentating on each Surah and its verses, particular attention will be given to the following four areas;
Bury Park Community Centre, 161, 161b Dunstable Rd, Luton LU1 1BW. Zoom: links will be provided via email
Date/Time
Starting – 7th January 2023 Saturday – 11.30am to 12.30pm
This course is scheduled to be In person & Virtual – All relevant information for attending the course will be provided via email once your registration has been confirmed.
