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2026 Programmes

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From Hifth al-Qur'ān to Arabic Mastery — structured programmes for women, exactly where they are.

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2-Year Course · Arabic

Arabic Mastery Programme

Active R300 reg · R800/month In-person + Online (Zoom)
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About this programme

The first of its kind in Cape Town — a comprehensive two-year Arabic journey designed to give you a firm grasp of the Arabic language and its workings. We graduate students who can read, understand, and engage with the Qur'ān and classical texts with real confidence.

Subjects & topics

  • Nahw & I'rab — Grammar, context of words, the art of translation
  • Sarf — Morphology, creating words, mastering verbs and their meanings
  • Arabic Literature — Qur'ān, Hadith, classical & modern texts, traditional poetry
  • Conversational Arabic — Based on the Leap to Speak series

Prerequisites

The ability to read basic Arabic text, or a strong desire to learn and improve these skills.

ScheduleMon–Wed · 8:20am–12:40pm
LocationMasjid al-Salaam, Athlone
FeesRR300 reg · R800/month (Feb–Dec) · USD 30 reg · USD 80/month
Dates26 Jan – 27 Nov 2026
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Open toFemales only
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Part-Time · Hifth

Ladies Hifth Programme

Active R300 reg · R900/month In-person only
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About this programme

Pioneering an innovative Hifth structure designed for busy moms, mature students, and professionals. Students choose from one of four streams based on their memorisation goal.

Subjects & topics

  • Two Juz — Memorise Juz 29 & 30
  • Oft-Recited Suwar — Mulk, Yasin, Sajdah, Waqi'ah, Rahman, Kahf
  • Five Suwar — Juz 29, 30, 1, 2, 3
  • Full Qur'ān — Complete 30 Juz
  • Designated time in class to prepare Sabaq / New Lessons
  • Daily Nasihah + Tajwīd from the Murshid al-Qari

Prerequisites

None — except a desire to learn the Book of Allah. Targeted at students aged 20+.

ScheduleMon–Thu · 8:20am–12:40pm
LocationMasjid al-Salaam, Athlone
FeesRR300 reg · R900/month (Feb–Dec)
Dates26 Jan – 27 Nov 2026
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Open toFemales only
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Weekly · Ongoing

Thursday Arabic Dawrah — The Sealed Nectar

Active Free In-person + Online (Zoom)
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About this programme

A weekly ladies-only gathering studying Al-Rahīq Al-Makhtūm (The Sealed Nectar) — awarded first prize out of 171 manuscripts by the Muslim World League in 1979. Accompanied by selected excerpts from Fiqh al-Sīrah by Shaykh Ramadān al-Būtī.

Subjects & topics

  • Deepen your love for Rasulullah ﷺ
  • Learn about his remarkable life, teachings, and character
  • Embody his noble traits and qualities in daily life
ScheduleThursdays · 9:00am–12:30pm
LocationMasjid al-Salaam, Athlone
DatesWeekly, ongoing
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Open toFemales only
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6-Week Course · Short Course

Take a Leap to Speak — Conversational Arabic

R750 total In-person + Online (Zoom)
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About this programme

A practical, conversation-based Arabic course designed especially for women, focused on helping you actually speak Arabic in your everyday life — from Lesson 1. Facilitated by Shaykhah Rukayya Samsodien. Muhadathah Workbook included in course fee.

Subjects & topics

  • Introduce yourself with confidence
  • Ask & answer everyday questions
  • Name fruits, groceries, describe your home
  • Masculine & feminine words in context
  • Real conversations from the very first session

Prerequisites

No prior Arabic knowledge needed.

ScheduleSundays · 9:00–11:00am · 7 practical lessons
LocationMasjid al-Salaam, Athlone
FeesR750 total · payable in 2 parts
DatesSundays from Oct 2026 (Module 2)
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Open toFemales only
4-Week · Short Course

4-Week Aqīdah Course

Active R350 In-person only
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About this programme

Knowing Allah — the foundation of everything. A journey through Allah's attributes in Jawharat al-Tawḥīd, because sound knowledge and conviction are the foundation upon which everything else rests.

Subjects & topics

  • The essential attributes of Allah ﷻ
  • The foundations of sound Islamic belief
  • Responding to contemporary questions about Allah, faith, and belief
  • From classical ʿaqīdah to the questions of our time
ScheduleSundays · 9:00–11:00am
LocationMasjid us-Salaam, Athlone
FeesR350
DatesEvery Sunday from 30 Aug 2026
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Open toFemales only
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Free Events · 2026

Special Dowrahs — Dhul Hijjah & Rabi Al-Awwal

Upcoming Free In-person only
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About this programme

Two special free dowrahs held during blessed Islamic months. All are welcome — no registration fee required.

Subjects & topics

  • Dhul Hijjah Dowrah — 23 May 2026: A historical walk through the Sacred Lands. Saturday, 1pm – Asr.
  • Rabi Al-Awwal Dowrah — 23 Aug 2026: The Daughters of Rasulullah ﷺ & their Mother RA. Sunday 9am–12pm.
ScheduleSaturday / Sunday · See individual event details
LocationMasjid al-Salaam, Athlone
Dates23 May 2026 · 23 Aug 2026
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Open toOpen to all
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