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Rooted in tradition. Open to you.

Sacred knowledge.
Built around
your life.

A purposeful path through Arabic and the Islamic sciences. Serious, part-time study for people with full-time lives.

East London / Online / Part-time
A Dar al-Iman teacher leading a lesson.
A tradition of learning. Since 2015.Knowledge. Worship. Character.

Designed around full-time work

A structured path to scholarship

Experienced teachers. Personal support.

Your next chapter

Begin where you are.
See where knowledge takes you.

From your first Arabic lesson to advanced scholarship, find a programme that meets you at the right stage.

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3 featured programmes

Beginner Arabic

Arabic Foundations Programme

Begin reading, writing and speaking Arabic with a structured foundation for further study.

1 year · East London + online · Part-time

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Islamic studies from home

Sanatayn Programme

Build a broad understanding of your faith through a guided, two-year programme of Islamic sciences.

2 years · Online · Weekday or weekend

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The scholarship pathway

Alimiyyah Programme

Study the Islamic sciences in depth through a sustained, part-time journey into the classical scholarly tradition.

4 years · East London + online · Part-time

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Build on your Arabic

Arabic Language Programme

Deepen your grammar, reading, recitation and spoken Arabic, preparing to engage with classical texts.

1 year · Prior Arabic study · Part-time

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Advanced Hadith study

Dawrah al-Hadith

Study the major Hadith collections and the principles, methods and meanings connected to them.

2 years · Alimiyyah graduates · Part-time

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Faith and identity

The Iman Project

A structured space for young people to explore Islam, strengthen their identity and grow in confidence.

Ages 14-17 · 1 year · Part-time

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Choose individual subjects

Sanatayn Modular

Study one or more Sanatayn subjects: Fiqh, Hadith, Tafsir and Seerah. Choose what fits your goals.

£250 per module, per academic year · Online

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Focused language learning

Arabic Modular

Explore focused Arabic study and discuss the appropriate starting point for your previous learning.

Arabic study · Ask about availability

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Hanafi jurisprudence

Al-Hidayah

Continue your study of Hanafi Fiqh through a dedicated text-based course.

Specialist study · View entry requirements

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Shafii jurisprudence

Shafii Fiqh

Explore a dedicated course in Shafii jurisprudence and the study commitment involved.

Specialist study · View entry requirements

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Not sure which programme is right for you?

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The Dar al-Iman approach

Deep roots.
A clear purpose.

Get to know our institute

Islamic learning belongs in the heart of everyday life.

Dar al-Iman brings structured Arabic and Islamic studies to people balancing work, university and family. Our programmes create space for sustained learning, with a clear route from foundations to deeper study.

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Knowledge with depth

Engage with the Islamic sciences through a curriculum grounded in the scholarly tradition.

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Study with purpose

Connect what you learn with your worship, character and contribution to the community.

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Progress with support

Learn alongside teachers and fellow students who understand the commitment of part-time study.

A path with room to grow

From the first foundations
to advanced scholarship.

Our Annual Programmes form a connected pathway. Your previous study helps determine the right place to begin.

01 · 1 year

Arabic Foundations

Begin with the language.

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02 · 1 year

Arabic Language

Build your understanding.

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03 · 4 years

Alimiyyah Programme

Study the Islamic sciences.

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04 · 2 years

Dawrah al-Hadith

Advance in Hadith studies.

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Looking for a standalone introduction to Islamic studies? Explore Sanatayn

Life at Dar al-Iman

Make space for
what matters.

Serious study takes commitment. A part-time structure helps you make that commitment alongside the responsibilities you already carry.

Sanatayn offers a separate online route with weekday and weekend options. Compare the format and timetable on each programme page.

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The people behind the learning

Learn with
our teachers.

Meet the scholars and educators guiding our students through Arabic and the Islamic sciences.

Meet the wider team
Before you begin

A few questions.
A clearer direction.

Explore the details that help you choose with confidence.

Do I need to know Arabic before I join?

Arabic Foundations is designed for complete beginners. The Arabic Language Programme builds on previous study, while Alimiyyah and Dawrah have further entry requirements. Sanatayn offers an English-language route into the Islamic sciences. Each course explains its starting point.

Can I study alongside full-time work?

Our part-time routes are designed around existing responsibilities. They still require regular attendance, preparation and practice. Check each programme’s days, times and weekly commitment before deciding.

Where does teaching take place?

Annual Programmes combine teaching at Floor 3, 255-259 Commercial Road, London E1 2BT with online learning. Sanatayn is online, with weekday and weekend options. See the relevant course page for its delivery format.

How do I register for a programme?

For AFP, ALP, Alimiyyah and Dawrah, register your interest for 2027/28 using the short form on the course page. No payment is taken at this stage. We will contact you when full applications open. For Sanatayn, choose the full course or an individual module, complete the registration form and continue to secure checkout.

I am unsure where to start. Can you help?

Yes. Contact the admissions team at admin@qiman.org or 020 4587 9226. Tell us about your previous study and what you would like to learn, and we will help you understand the appropriate options.

Your next step

Make room
for knowledge.

Explore a programme that fits your current level and your life. Our team is here to help you understand the commitment and the next steps.

Dar al-Iman

Institute of Arabic & Islamic Sciences
Serious, part-time learning in London and online.
Part of Q-Iman Group.

020 4587 9226

255-259 Commercial Rd, Floor 3, London E1 2BT, UK

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