Faith Foundations 2 year Certificate Program

Duration: 2 years (part time)

Format: In person (brothers) and online (sisters)

Level: Beginner (15+)

Days: Tuesdays & Wednesdays

Timings: 6:30-8:30

Location: Pickering Islamic Centre (conference room)

Start: September 9, 2025

Certificate on completion: Yes

Fees: $100/month ($1000 per year)

*Discount of 25% for High School and University students

Registration fee $25 (waived for 2025)

Book fee: To be Announced

Review:

(2 semester per year (14 weeks each includes reading week)

Fall Semester - September 9, 2025 - December 9, 2025

Winter Semester - January 6 - April 21, 2026

Introduction:

Faith Foundations is a structured two-year course designed to give students a strong foundation in the ‘fardh ‘ayn (obligatory knowledge) as well as introduce them to the sacred sciences. Students will learn the fundamentals of Islamic theology (‘Aqeedah) and Islamic law (Fiqh). Students will then transition to studies in the Quran and the noble Hadith beginning with the study of tajweed (Art of Quranic Recital) and the noble Seerah (biography of Prophet Muhammad S) concluding with studies in Islamic ethics and self-reform (Akhlaq/Tazkiya).

Classes for brothers will be held in person at Masjid Usman (Conference room). Sisters will join live classes virtually.

Certificates will be awarded to students who successfully complete the course and relevant assessments.

Registration is now open. Spaces are limited.

Year One lessons at a glance

Aqeedah (Theology)

The Sunni Schools
Misguided Sects
The Existence of Allah
The Names & Attributes of Allah
The Unseen
Divine Decree (Qadar)
Prophets & Messengers
Miracles
The Afterlife & Resurrection

Fiqh (Law)

The importance of fiqh
The formation of fiqh
The Sunni schools of law
The method of wudhu
Nullifiers of wudhu
Wiping on footwear and bandages
The Ma’dhur
Ghusl