For Males Aged 16 and Above
Our Alimiyyah Course is a 7-year, full-time Islamic scholarship programme designed for young men who wish to dedicate themselves to the study of sacred knowledge. Based on the traditional Dars-e-Nizami syllabus, the course builds strong foundations in all major Islamic sciences and produces graduates who are knowledgeable, grounded, and ready to serve the Ummah.
The course is taught by qualified ulama and follows a gradual, structured path, starting from basic Arabic and progressing to advanced Islamic scholarship.
Minimum age: 16 years old
Basic Islamic knowledge
Commitment to full-time study
(Subject to change)
Year 1
Arabic language (basic grammar and vocabulary)
Urdu language (basic grammar and vocabulary)
Introduction to Fiqh, Aqeedah, and Seerah
Quran reading and basic Tajweed revision
Year 2
Intermediate Arabic (Sarf and Nahw)
Fiqh (beginning with Hanafi texts like Nur al-Idah)
Aqeedah studies (basic theology)
Quran translation begins (Selected Surahs)
Year 3
Advanced Arabic grammar and literature
Fiqh (continued study)
Translation of the Quran
Basic Hadith studies
Year 4
Fiqh
Usul al-Fiqh
Arabic eloquence (Balagha)
Seerah and Islamic history
Year 5
Major Fiqh texts
Hadith studies
Usul subjects (deepening understanding)
Arabic literature (further studies)
Year 6
Intensive Hadith study
Fiqh (advanced)
Aqeedah
Inheritance Laws
Tafseer (specialised topics)
Research skills development
Year 7
Final year: Sihah Sitta (The Six Authentic Books of Hadith)
Full-time Hadith reading, understanding, and commentary
Traditional Dars-e-Nizami curriculum adapted for today's needs
Experienced and qualified teachers
Structured and supportive learning environment
Focus on tarbiyyah (character development) alongside academic study
Opportunities for teaching, da'wah, and further specialisation after graduation
To apply for the Alimiyyah Course or for more information, please register your interest below.
Note: Currently this course is availble for brothers only, for sisters who are interesed please visit www.bahracademy.co.uk.
Answer all the necessary questions on the application form (available below or upon request) and send the form and all relevant documentation to:
Bahr Academy
Benwell Lane
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE15 6LX
Upon receiving your application our administration team will begin the enrollment process and aim to contact you with an update within a fortnight. Please keep an eye out for this email. If you do not receive an email please contact us.
If you were successful in stage two, you will be invited for an interview where both the applicant and their responsible guardian/parent will meet with a member of our team.
The team will access each applicant fairly, without bias and with due-diligence. If you meet all of the required standards of the institute, you will be offered a seat.