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    • Dars-i Nizami

    Dars-i Nizami (Urdu: درس نظامی) is a study curriculum or system used in many Islamic institutions (madrassas) and Darul Ulooms, which originated in the Indian subcontinent in the 18th century and can now also be found in parts of South Africa, Canada, the United States, the Caribbean and the UK.

    The Dars-i Nizami system was developed by Nizamuddin Sihalivi (1161 AH/1748 CE) from the Firangi Mahal Ulama (Islamic scholars) group, after whom the Dars-i Nizami were named (Robinson, 2001: p72). Sihali is a village in Fatehpur Block in Barabanki District of Uttar Pradesh State, India.

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    The Quran and Tafsir:

    • Tafsir al-Jalalayn
    • Anwar al-Tanzil by al-Baydawi
    • Al-Kashshaf by al-Zamakhshari

    Hadith:

    Fiqh:

    • Hidayah by al-Marghinani
    • Kanz al-Daqa’iq by al-Nasafi
    • Sharh al-Wiqayah
    • Mukhtasar al-Quduri

    Usul al-Fiqh:

    • Nur al-Anwar by Mulla Jiwan
    • Usul al-Shashi

    Arabic Grammar:

    • Sharh Ibn ‘Aqil on Alfiyyah Ibn Malik
    • Hidayat al-Nahw
    • Kafiyah of Ibn al-Hajib

    Logic:

    • Sullam al-‘Ulum by Muhibbullah Bihari

    Philosophy:

    • Hidayat al-Hikmah by Athir al-Din al-Abhari

    Kalam (Islamic Theology):

    • Sharh al-‘Aqa’id al-Nasafiyyah by al-Taftazani

    This covers the main subjects and some of the most commonly used texts, though specific books may vary between different madrasas. The curriculum often also includes additional works on Rhetoric, prosody, Mathematics, and other subjects.

    The Quran And Tafsir

    Arabic Language

    1. Al-Kitaab Fii Ta’allum al-‘Arabiyya: This series is popular in universities and comes with a companion website for immersive learning.
    2. Madina Islamic University books: These cover essential Arabic grammatical rules and combine modern Arabic vocabulary with Islamic terminology. YouTube lessons are available.
    3. A New Arabic Grammar by Haywood & Nahmad: Considered one of the best Arabic grammar books, it’s easy to understand and contains detailed explanations.
    4. Mastering Arabic Series: An excellent grammar book taught in many universities and great for self-study. It also has a companion website.
    5. Arabic: An Essential Grammar: Ideal for intermediate learners, this book explains grammar rules with exercises at the end of every chapter.
    6. Modern Standard Arabic by Eckehard Schulz: One of the best Arabic grammar books that teaches grammar in conjunction with dialects.
    7. Syntax of modern Arabic prose by Vicente Cantarino: A three-volume set that explains how Arabic sentences work, particularly useful for those transitioning from English to Arabic sentence structures.

    Hadith Studies

    Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence)

    Islamic Theology (Aqidah)

    • Read selections from “Aqidah Tahawiyyah”
    • Discuss and understand basic Islamic beliefs
    • Study the concept of Tawhid (Oneness of Allah)

    Supplementary Activities

    Review and Integration

    • Regularly revise key concepts from all subjects
    • Write short essays or give presentations on topics you’ve studied
    • Engage in discussions with knowledgeable individuals or study groups
    • Create mind maps or summary sheets for each main topic

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