Aqeedah — Foundations of Islamic Belief
Aqeedah is what a Muslim believes and why. This course covers the six pillars of Iman with evidences from the Quran and Sunnah, explained in plain English and connected to everyday life rather than left as abstract theology.
Who it is for
Children aged 8 and above, teenagers, adults and new Muslims who want a clear grounding in belief.
How long it takes
Around 12 to 16 weeks at one class a week, or 6 to 8 weeks at two classes a week.
Course levels and entry requirements
Foundation
You can join if: No prior study needed.
Tawheed and its categories, the meaning of La ilaha illa Allah, and what nullifies it.
Intermediate
You can join if: Completed the foundation module.
Belief in angels, revealed books, prophets and messengers, with their roles and evidences.
Advanced
You can join if: Comfortable with evidences from Quran and Sunnah.
Qadr (divine decree), the Last Day, intercession, and common contemporary doubts answered.
What the student will be able to do
- Explain Tawheed and its categories in your own words, with evidence
- State the six pillars of Iman and what each requires of a believer
- Understand divine decree without the confusion that often surrounds it
- Answer common questions about belief asked at school, university or work
- Recognise beliefs and practices that contradict sound Aqeedah
What happens in a typical lesson
- Recap: the student explains last week’s topic in their own words
- New topic presented with evidences from the Quran and authentic Sunnah
- Discussion: questions, misconceptions and real-life application
- Summary notes sent after class for the student or parent to keep
- Reflection task before the next lesson
Taught for students raised outside Muslim-majority countries
Terminology is explained in English before it is used in Arabic, and questions are welcomed rather than deflected. Teenagers in particular need answers they can hold up at school, so difficult questions are addressed directly and respectfully.
How progress is measured
- Short oral questions at the start of each class on the previous topic
- End-of-module discussion where the student explains the topic back to the teacher
- Monthly report on understanding, participation and topics covered
- End-of-course assessment and certificate
What this course costs
The same monthly fee covers any course, so you pay for how often you study rather than which subject you choose. Billed monthly, cancel before the next billing date, no registration fee.
- 2 days a week — 8 lessons a month — £20 a month
- 3 days a week — 12 lessons a month — £28 a month
- 4 days a week — 16 lessons a month — £35 a month
- 5 days a week — 20 lessons a month — £42 a month
- The first lesson is a free level assessment. No card details are taken.
Common questions
What age is Aqeedah suitable for?
From about 8 for a simplified version, and from teenage upward for the full course with evidences.
Is this course suitable for new Muslims?
Yes. It is one of the most useful starting points, alongside Fiqh of worship.
Can I learn Aqeedah online without any background in Islamic studies?
Yes. The course starts from what a Muslim believes and why, in plain English, with no Arabic required. Reverts and adults who grew up Muslim without formal study take the same starting point and nobody is asked to show prior knowledge.
Is this taught from a particular school or position?
It follows mainstream Sunni Aqeedah as taught in the classical texts. If a question has more than one scholarly position, the teacher says so and explains them rather than presenting one as the only view.
Can my teenager take Aqeedah classes online?
Yes, and teenagers often get the most from it, because the questions they are already asking — about destiny, about why certain things are forbidden — are exactly what the subject addresses. Lessons are one to one, so a teenager can ask something awkward without an audience.
How is an online Aqeedah course structured?
Belief in Allah and His names and attributes, then angels, books, messengers, the Last Day and qadar, then the matters that commonly cause confusion. Each topic is discussed rather than dictated, and the teacher expects questions.