Knowledge Portal

In-Person Courses

If you want to get hands-on this is for you. We’ve put together a list of all the in person courses we know of!

ISoc classes

Run by Manchester ISoc

ISoc: The Concrete Rose

The Concrete Rose is a programme designed exclusively for those new and/or interested in Islam!

At Concrete Rose, we aim to present Islam in a simple, digestible and interactive format and create a safe space to form bonds between people from all backgrounds.

Whether you’re a brother or sister, a student or non-student, young or old, we invite you with open arms to our growing community.

  • Wednesdays, 7:30pm–9:30pm
  • Brothers and sisters
  • University Place 3.20

ISoc x Simply Tajweed

Full

This course is now full. However, Simply Tajweed have an online course, available on their platform.

This year, we have collaborated with Simply Tajweed to bring you their full course at a massive discount!

  • Wednesdays, 6pm–8pm
  • Brothers and sisters
  • University Place 6.207
  • Online during Ramadan

ISoc Brothers’ Qur’an Circle

Paused

Paused for Ramadan – keep an eye on our Instagram for updates

Free Qur’an class, suitable for all levels, including beginners!

Improve your recitation, test your memorisation and hold yourself accountable for your revision. Just turn up!

  • Mondays, 5:45pm–6:45pm
  • Brothers only
  • McDougall’s Prayer Hall

ISoc Friday Social Talks

Paused

Paused for Ramadan – keep an eye on our Instagram for updates

As part of the weekly Fridays Socials, the first section of the event is a talk by a guest speaker. Keep an eye on our Instagram for the weekly reveal!

  • Fridays, 5:30pm
  • Brothers and sisters
  • McDougall’s Prayer Hall

ISoc Spoken Arabic

Ended

This class has now ended

Weekly beginner classes to master the art of conversation, with expert instructor, Ustadh Amjid Mahmoud.

ISoc x Roots Academy

Ended

This class has now ended.

This semester, in collaboration with Roots Academy and MMU ISoc, discover how to deepen your worship by understanding both the outer and inner dimensions, starting with prayer, Zakat, and Ramadan.

Around Manchester

Classes at local masjids and institutes

Al Furqan Islamic Centre

Al Furqan Islamic Centre offers a comprehensive range of courses for students at all levels.

  • Islamic Identity Series6pm–8pm (brothers and sisters)By Sheikh Shaybani
  • FiqhFrom Maghrib to Isha (brothers and sisters)By Sheikh Shaybani
  • Kitab At-Tawhid by Imam Muhammad ibn AbdulwahabFrom Maghrib to Isha (brothers and sisters)By Sheikh Muhammed Ali Mowlee
  • Secrets of Surah6pm–8pm (sisters), after Isha (brothers)By Sheikh Shaybani
  • Seerah Series (Arabic)Between Maghrib and Isha (brothers and sisters)By Sheikh Shaybani

Shahjalal Masjid

Qur’an Class (brothers and sisters)

  • Wednesdays, 7:30pm–9:30pm
  • Shahjalal Mosque and Islamic Centre, 1A Eileen Grove, Manchester M14 5WE

Cheadle Masjid

Exploring Islam (brothers)

  • Wednesdays, 6pm–7pm
  • Cheadle Masjid, 377 Wilmslow Rd, Heald Green, Cheadle SK8 3NP

Didsbury Central Masjid

Revelation through the Lens of the Seerah (brothers and sisters). By Sheikh Shaybani.

  • Thursdays, 6pm–7pm
  • Didsbury Central Masjid, 271 Burton Rd, Manchester M20 2WA

Salaam Community Centre

Sharh us-Sunnah by Imam Al-Muzani. By Ustadth Adussalam.

  • Fridays, Maghrib to Isha
  • Salaam Community Centre, 40 Raby St, Moss Side, Manchester M16 7DJ

Al Ma’rifah Foundation

Al Ma’rifah Foundation is an Islamic Educational Organisation based in Manchester.

A Pathway to closeness returns this September, now introducing a 3rd year class!

1st Year Course Overview: A structured 9-month Islamic Studies programme, reliving the Seerah of the Prophet ﷺ delivered by Imam Abid, Sheikh Asad, Ustadh Maalek and Ustadh Amin.

  • Weekly on Thursdays, starting from the 19th of September 2024. 1st year students have a 7:45pm start.
  • Cheadle Masjid, 377 Wilmslow Road, Heald Green, Cheadle, SK8 3NP

EIIS – European Institute of Islamic Sciences

The European Institute of Islamic Sciences (EIIS) is a local organisation with the aim to implement a Quran-centric curriculum and create Islamic educational provision.

They offer regular Tajweed, Islamic studies and intensive arabic courses and qualifications for all levels. They’re based in Oldham and you can find more details on course start dates, curriculums and instructors by following the links.

Logical Progression

Attend Sh Abu Eesa’s weekly logical progression classes covering aspects of Fiqh every wednesday 8pm at Cheadle Mosque or stream and catch up on previous classes via the online portal (linked below)

OSAIS

OSAIS was established by Professor Sheikh Awadalla Youssef and is based in Old Trafford in Manchester.

The OSAIS syllabus includes the text and methods, based on that of Al-Azhar Institute, Egypt. ‘Ilm Al-Tajweed is the first course that students are encouraged to enrol onto, and is the precondition for access to other subjects. Students registered with a Student Teacher in the Foundation Tajweed Level, will be able to further study of Islamic subjects including Tajweed, ‘Aqeedat, Fiqh, Seerat, Hadeeth, Tafseer Al Qur’aan, Hayaat As Sahaabah (R) and Principles of Research in Islaam to name a few.

Al Furqan College

Alfurqan College is based in Manchester and specialises in Arabic language. It is a leading provider of Arabic language and Islamic studies to students over the age of 16.

Alfurqan College caters to the needs of Muslims in the UK and aims to produce students who are fluent in Arabic by teaching them reading, writing, speaking, and other tools that are necessary to study Arabic, such as nahw (grammar) and sarf (morphology).