SUNNI ISLAMIC SCIENCES
🕌 SUNNI ISLAMIC SCIENCES – UNDER SCHOLARLY SUPERVISION
I am currently pursuing an intensive academic program in SUNNI ISLAMIC SCIENCES through ZAD Academy, a respected institution committed to traditional Islamic education. This program is delivered in ARABIC and ENGLISH, following the HANBALI SCHOOL of jurisprudence under the banner of AHL AS-SUNNAH WA’L-JAMA’AH. The curriculum is carefully designed and supervised by senior scholars and university professors, ensuring authentic and disciplined learning.
Each subject is taught and guaranteed by specialized experts:
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AQEEDAH (Islamic Creed) – under Sheikh Dr. Khaled Al-Mushayqih
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FIQH (Jurisprudence) – under Sheikh Dr. Fahd Al-Sunaidan
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HADITH SCIENCES – under Sheikh Dr. Abdulaziz Al Fawzan
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USOOL AL-FIQH (Principles of Jurisprudence) – under Sheikh Dr. Khaled Al-Mushayqih
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QUR’ANIC STUDIES & TAFSEER – under Sheikh Dr. Abdulaziz Al Fawzan
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ISLAMIC ETHICS & MANNERS – under Sheikh Dr. Fahd Al-Sunaidan
The program is officially guaranteed and endorsed by the Scholarly Council of ZAD Academy, with Sheikh Dr. Abdulaziz Al Fawzan serving as the main academic sponsor and supervising scholar.
👨🏫 ZAD Academy – Subject-Based Faculty Overview (Islamic Sciences)
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📚 Subject
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👤 Instructor Name
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🏫 Position / University
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📌 Specialization & Activities
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Aqeedah
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Shaykh Dr. Abu Zayd ibn Muhammad Makki al-Qubbi
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Associate Professor – Umm al-Qura University, Makkah
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Research in Aqeedah, interfaith dialogue, academic conferences nationally and internationally
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Seerah
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Shaykh Assim ibn Luqman al-Hakeem
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Certified Instructor – Umm al-Qura University
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Lectures in Arabic and English, TV appearances, and da’wah activities
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Tarbiyah Islamiyah
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Shaykh Dr. Abd al-Aziz ibn Humayd al-Juhani
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Associate Professor – King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah
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Spiritual development lectures, linguistics, Qur’anic interpretation, and qira’at
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Seerah / Da’wah
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Shaykh Dr. Muwaffaq ibn Abdullah al-Ghamdi
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Associate Professor – King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah
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Director of Qur’an memorization center, media engagement, and academic seminars
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Arabic Language
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Shaykh Dr. Abdullah ibn Muhammad al-Musmali
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Vice Dean – Umm al-Qura University
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Head of Mubeen Research Center, expert in Arabic grammar and morphology
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📝 Note: All instructors are highly regarded academics from prestigious universities in Saudi Arabia, with extensive experience in teaching, research, and Islamic outreach (da’wah). Some are published authors and TV lecturers. While the program is conducted online, the faculty members remain active contributors to the wider Islamic academic and spiritual community.
🕌 SUNNI ISLAMIC SCIENCES – CONTINUING EDUCATION
I am currently enrolled in the Islamic Science Program at ZAD Academy, an international online learning platform offering authentic and structured education in Sunni Islamic disciplines. The program runs from August 2025 to August 2027 and is divided into four academic levels, totaling 48 weeks of instruction.
🧠 Program Overview:
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Duration: 2 years
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Delivery: Online / International e-learning format
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Focus Areas: Aqeedah (Islamic Creed), Fiqh (Jurisprudence), Seerah (Prophetic Biography), Tafsir (Qur’anic Exegesis), Hadith Studies, Arabic Language, Tarbiyah Islamiyah (Islamic Development & Ethics)
📘 Core Values & Outcomes:
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Emphasis on academic precision, spiritual growth, and linguistic proficiency
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Certificate of Completion awarded upon successful graduation
🕌 Scholarly Excellence: The course is led by highly qualified professors and scholars from esteemed Islamic universities, including Umm al-Qura University and King Abdulaziz University, ensuring that the curriculum is both rigorous and authentically rooted in classical Sunni tradition.
🕌 Sunni Islamic Sciences – ZAD Academy
I am currently enrolled in the Islamic Science Program at ZAD Academy, an international online institution, with studies beginning on August 25, 2025. This advanced two-year program is divided into four academic levels and offers an intensive curriculum grounded in the classical Sunni tradition of Ahl as-Sunnah wa’l-Jama‘ah. The program is conducted under the supervision of distinguished scholars from Umm al-Qura University (Makkah) and King Abdulaziz University (Jeddah).
📚 Core Areas of Study:
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Aqeedah (Islamic Creed): Monotheism (Tawhid), Divine Attributes, Faith (Iman), and the Concept of Shirk
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Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence): Laws governing worship, family matters, and Islamic finance—primarily based on the Hanbali school
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Seerah (Prophetic Biography): The life, character, and mission of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
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Tafsir (Qur’anic Interpretation): Linguistic analysis, theological meaning, and practical application
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Hadith Sciences: Authentication, classification, and contextual understanding of prophetic traditions
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Tarbiyah Islamiyah (Spiritual Development): Ethics, purification of the heart, and personal discipline
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Arabic Language: Grammar, pronunciation, and textual analysis—focused on classical religious texts
🧭 Theological and Methodological Orientation:
This program follows a traditional Sunni framework, emphasizing:
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Interpretation of the Qur’an and Sunnah in accordance with Salaf as-Salih (the righteous predecessors)
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Legal teachings grounded in the Hanbali school, with occasional elements from Shafi‘i and Maliki jurisprudence
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A non-political and non-sectarian approach, free from ideological extremism and revisionist interpretations
The Islamic Science Program at ZAD Academy is recognized for its academic rigor, spiritual depth, and commitment to authentic scholarship. It prepares students for meaningful religious engagement and well-informed theological insight.
📚 Main Subject Areas and Their Focus
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📘 Course
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🔍 Content & Focus
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Aqeedah (Islamic Creed)
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Foundations of Islamic belief—Monotheism (Tawhid), Divine Names and Attributes, Faith (Iman), Shirk
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Seerah (Prophetic Biography)
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Life of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ—his character, message, life stages, and family
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Fiqh (Islamic Law)
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Laws of worship—prayer, fasting, charity, hajj; family law and Islamic finance
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Tafsir (Qur’anic Interpretation)
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Explanation of selected surahs—linguistic structure, theological insights, and practical applications
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Hadith (Prophetic Traditions)
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Selection of authentic hadiths—their meaning, classification, context, and real-life application
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Tarbiyah Islamiyah (Spiritual Education)
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Development of Islamic character—spiritual diseases, behavior, ethics, virtues, and self-discipline
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Arabic Language (Lughat al-‘Arabiyyah)
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Grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, reading and analyzing texts—especially the Qur’an and Hadith
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ZAD Academy aligns with Sunni Islam, specifically embracing the methodology of Ahl as-Sunnah wa’l-Jama‘ah. Its educational approach is based on the Qur’an, the Sunnah, and the understanding of the early generations of Muslims (Salaf as-Salih).
In legal matters, it primarily follows the Hanbali school of jurisprudence, commonly associated with Saudi Arabia, while also incorporating elements from the Shafi‘i and Maliki traditions.
The program is non-political, apolitical, and sectarian-neutral, focusing on classical Islamic teachings widely accepted by the majority of Sunni Muslims. It is especially suitable for students seeking a deep theological understanding free from ideological extremism, with a strong emphasis on spiritual development, linguistic proficiency, and academic rigor.
🧭 Comparative Overview of the Main Branches of Islam
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Branch of Islam
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Core Teachings
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Authority / Leadership
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Spirituality / Mysticism
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Legal Tradition (Fiqh)
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Sunni Islam
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Based on the Qur’an, Sunnah, and understanding of the Salaf
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Caliphs, Four Legal Schools
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May include elements (e.g., Sufi tendencies)
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Hanbali, Shafi‘i, Maliki schools
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Shi’a Islam
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Emphasis on the Ahl al-Bayt (Prophet’s family), special role of Imams
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Spiritual Imams—leadership by divine will
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Strong mystical dimension
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Ja‘fari school (mainly in Iran)
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Sufism
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Mystical path to God—purification of the soul, remembrance (dhikr), divine love
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Shaykhs and spiritual guides (Tarīqah orders)
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Central focus—spirituality, ecstasy
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Combination of Sunni and Shi’a legal traditions
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Modern Movements
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Reformist movements—rationalism, secularism, reinterpretation of classical thought
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Diversity of views, often without fixed authority
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Spirituality is individualized
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Unique concepts or rejection of traditional fiqh
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