Diploma of Islamic Studies (Men)
A structured one-year program in traditional Islamic learning—rooted in classical texts, relevant to modern life. Built for men who seek sound belief, correct practice, spiritual refinement, and intellectual clarity.
Classical Texts
Authoritative works taught with clarity and structure—traditional in source.
Modern Clarity
Addresses contemporary doubts, ideologies, and real-world Muslim questions.
Growth + Camps
Tazkiyah, adab, and two term-based retreats to transform learning into lived change.
About the Program
A balanced foundation in the core sciences of Islam.
The Diploma of Islamic Studies (DOIS) introduces students to the foundational disciplines of Islam through authoritative
classical texts, guided explanation, and practical application.
The program integrates ʿIlm (knowledge), ʿAmal (practice), and Tazkiyah (spiritual refinement) so students do not merely learn Islam—but live it with confidence and conviction.
Program Details
- ✓Duration: Academic Year
- ✓Mode: Onsite + Online
- ✓Seats: 15 Only
- ✓Level: Beginner–Intermediate
- ✓Location: Melbourne (Onsite)
● We keep the cohort intentionally small to protect quality, adab, and personal mentorship.
At a Glance
- ✓Places: Strictly limited (15 seats)
- ✓Eligibility: Male students
- ✓Time: Every Saturday • 8:00am – 11:15am
- ✓Holidays: Between scheduled terms
- ✓Venue: Craigieburn, Melbourne (shared after enrolment)
Who Is This For
Ideal for those wanting structured growth.
- ✓Men seeking sound Islamic belief and certainty
- ✓Brothers who want correct worship and daily practice
- ✓Students hungry for spiritual refinement and discipline
- ✓Those considering future Islamic study, taught traditionally
- ✓Professionals & university students needing structure
Program Outcomes
What you will gain by the end of the year.
- ✓Clarity and conviction in Islamic belief (ʿAqīdah)
- ✓A sound framework for worship and religious practice
- ✓Confidence engaging modern ideological challenges
- ✓Familiarity with classical texts and scholarly method
- ✓Stronger attachment to the Qur’an and Sunnah
- ✓Spiritual discipline, sincerity, and inner refinement
Curriculum Overview
Five core modules taught through classical texts.
ʿAqīdah — Foundations of Belief
Primary Text: al-ʿAqīdah al-Ṭaḥāwiyyah
- ✓Core Sunni creed explained with clarity and balance
- ✓Addressing secularism, atheism, and modern philosophical doubts
- ✓Brief comparative overview: Judaism, Christianity, Hinduism
- ✓Introduction to major Islamic sects and theological deviations
Tafsīr — Understanding the Qur’an
Primary Resources: Maʿārif al-Qur’an (Mufti Muhammad Shafīʿ رحمه الله) · The Noble Qur’an Translation (Mufti Taqi Usmani حفظه الله)
- ✓Tafsīr of Sūrat al-Fātiḥah
- ✓Selected short sūrahs from the end of the Qur’an
- ✓Introduction to Uṣūl al-Tafsīr
- ✓Guidance for belief, worship, and character
Ḥadīth — Prophetic Guidance
Primary Texts: al-Arbaʿīn al-Nawawiyyah · Eight additional aḥādīth of Ibn Rajab رحمه الله
- ✓Explanation of essential prophetic teachings
- ✓Authority and role of the Sunnah
- ✓Practical application of ḥadīth in daily life
- ✓Love, obedience, and connection to the Prophet ﷺ
Fiqh — Correct Practice (Ḥanafī)
Primary Text: Mukhtaṣar al-Qudūrī
- ✓Foundations of Ḥanafī Fiqh and methodology
- ✓Worship (ʿIbādāt): ṭahārah, ṣalāh, ṣawm, zakāh, introductory ḥajj
- ✓Contemporary fiqh questions with classical grounding
- ✓Understanding taqlīd and ijtihād
Tazkiyah — Spiritual Refinement
Primary Text: The Path to Perfection — Mawlānā Masīḥullāh Khān رحمه الله
- ✓Purification of the heart (tazkiyah)
- ✓Sincerity, discipline, and self-rectification
- ✓Sharīʿah, Ṭarīqah, and Ḥaqīqah: relationship and balance
- ✓Practical steps toward sustained spiritual growth
Camps & Retreats
Two structured retreats each year (term-based). These retreats form an essential component of the diploma—designed to deepen learning through reflection, brotherhood, disciplined practice, and spiritual routines.
Retreat 1 · Term 1/2
- ✓Study immersion and revision
- ✓Spiritual routines and structured worship
- ✓Brotherhood building and adab training
- ✓Reflection sessions and guided reminders
Retreat 2 · Term 3/4
- ✓Qur’an, Sunnah, and tarbiyah intensive
- ✓Inner growth and sincerity-focused sessions
- ✓Character strengthening and discipline
- ✓Practical implementation plans
Study Format
Onsite and online—one unified program.
Onsite (Craigieburn, Melbourne)
- ✓In-person weekly classes
- ✓Direct teacher interaction
- ✓Focused cohort environment
- ✓Ideal for maximum engagement and personal mentorship
Online (Global Access)
- ✓Live online sessions
- ✓Structured participation expectations
- ✓Study from anywhere
- ✓Same curriculum and outcomes as onsite students
Certification
Students who successfully complete the course requirements will be awarded:
Diploma of Islamic Studies — Darul Irshad
- ✓Assessments and progress tracking
- ✓Completion requirements and adab expectations
- ✓Clear pathway to further structured learning
Instructors
- ✓Mufti Humza I. Khan
- ✓Mufti Abbas I. Khan
- ✓Maulana Zahoor Leghari
Teaching Approach
- ✓Text-based teaching rooted in scholarship
- ✓Practical fiqh and real-life application
- ✓Tazkiyah, adab, and disciplined progression
Cohort Policy
This diploma is intentionally limited to protect quality. We prefer a small cohort of serious students over a large intake. Limited Intake: 15 Seats Only. If seats fill, a waitlist may be offered for the next intake.
Join the 2026 Cohort
Begin your structured Islamic journey. Limited intake to maintain focus, discipline, and high-quality learning. Join early to secure a seat.
Contact
Email: info@darulirshad.org
WhatsApp: +61 481 591 882