Distance Learning Program
Foundation Diploma in Islamic Sciences

Welcome to al-Ghazzali Centre Academy's Distance Learning Program(DLP). This program is unique and very different from any other "online" or "distance learning" programs. al-Ghazzali Centre maintains a high level of traditional "teacher contact" accessibility- the first of its kind available today.

The Distance Learning Program is offered to any seeker of knowledge from any part of the world, except Sydney (more details below). And upon your successful enrolment by meeting the requirements, you are guaranteed a Teacher to visit you through every module of the course you have enrolled in. al-Ghazzali Centre Academy is committed to the traditional means of learning, as well as maintaining high standards in the process by which you attain a sound grounding on Traditional Islam.

Enjoy the learning experience!

To find out more on the criteria as well as fees of the program and whether a DLP is running withing your local area, send an email to academydirector@alghazzali.org with your details including your location to register your interest and receive a copy of the DLP Enrollment Guide.

Program Outline
Each student will be provided access to a DLP Students online forum, to discuss, ask questions or to provide additional information to students, and to have a social point of contact with other students.

Certificate 1:
Module 1: Introduction to Islamic Jurisprudence (3 weeks)
Introduction to the principles of Islamic Jurisprudence, its development over time and the importance of following a specific school of fiqh (madhab) in Islam

Module 2: Aqeedah (6 weeks)
The study of Aqeedah at-Tahawiyah, the Standard Text for Aqeedah matters.

Module 3: Purification and Prayer (8 weeks)
The study of purification and prayer based on the Hanafi and Shafi'i schools.

Module 4: Fasting (4 weeks)
The study of fasting based on the Hanafi and Shafi'i schools

Certificate 2:
Module 1: Zakat (4 weeks)
The study of Zakat based on the Hanafi and Shafi'i schools

Module 2: Hajj (4 weeks)
The study of Hajj based on the Hanafi and Shafi'i schools

Module 3: Trade (4 weeks)
The study of the Fiqh of Trade based on the Hanafi and Shafi'i schools.

Module 4: Finance (4 weeks)
The study of Finance based on the Hanafi and Shafi'i schools

Certificate 3:
Module 1: Marriage & Divorce (8 weeks)
The rights & responsibilities in marriage, the marriage contract, rules of divorce and rights of responsibilities of the ex-husband and ex-wife

Module 2: Funerals (6 weeks)
Covering the Hanafi and Shafi'i Fiqh of death and Funerals, including practical training on washing and shrouding

Module 3: Wills (4 weeks)
Rules of inheritance and wills

Module 4: Introduction to Tassawuf & Akhlaq (4 weeks)
Tasawwuf is a forgotten Science which always went hand in hand with the Sciences of Fiqh in traditional times. This module looks at essentials of Tasawwuf in the Path of Purification of one's soul.


Enrolment Criteria
Because this program is based on distance learning, certain strict criteria must be fulfilled. The criteria are essential to maintain high quality as well as maximised benefit from the Instructions for the course.

The criteria that must be met to be able to undertake any of the DLP from al-Ghazzali Centre, are:

- The student must be a resident of a region that is outside of Sydney and surrounding cities, or greater than 81km in standard distance. Cities like Wollongong, Penrith, Mittagong and Central Coast are excluded from all DLP courses. All Australian interstate and territories, as well as international cities meet the requirements to be part of the DLP,

- Any one approved DLP location must maintain a communal group of at least five (5) DLP students. Whilst not a criterion for completing the Diploma, the communal group should arrange a collectively convenient time to study together, since Islam regards congregational Remembrance of God as a highly rewarding practice. The communal group must maintain the minimum of five students in order to continue receiving instructions from the Academy,

- Every student is bound by the Academy's Code of Ethics and if they are breached, the Academy reserves the right to terminate DLP access to the student or the communal group concerned.

To find out more on the criteria as well as fees of the program and whether a DLP is running withing your local area, send an email to academydirector@alghazzali.org with your details including your location to register your interest and receive a copy of the DLP Enrollment Guide.