Hadith & Islamic Studies
Hadith & Islamic Studies Course
This course covers the practical knowledge every Muslim needs: how to pray correctly, what the daily duas mean, the life of the Prophet (peace be upon him), and the authentic hadith that shape everyday conduct. It suits both children building a foundation and adults filling gaps they never had the chance to address.
Hadith are studied from authenticated collections, principally Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim, together with the widely taught Forty Hadith of Imam an-Nawawi. Where a narration is weak or disputed, that is stated rather than glossed over, because a student is better served by knowing the status of what they are learning. Classes are practical in emphasis: the aim is knowledge that changes how you pray and behave, not information for its own sake.
- Level
All levels, from children to adults
- Typical pace
Ongoing, structured around your goals
- Ideal for
Anyone wanting practical Islamic knowledge
One-to-one live classes
Male and female certified tutors
Flexible timings across all time zones
Salah and wudu taught step by step
Forty Hadith of Imam an-Nawawi
Selected hadith from Bukhari and Muslim
Daily duas and adhkar with meanings
Seerah and Islamic character
Syllabus adapted for children or adults
Free trial class before you commit
Certificate on completion
A Virtual Islamic Academy Certificate of Completion is awarded when you finish the syllabus agreed with your tutor at the start, listing the areas studied. For younger students this is a genuine milestone and worth marking.
From $25 a month — see all fees
Who this course is for
How Hadith & Islamic Studies usually runs for different students:
What the course covers
The syllabus is adapted to the student. A parent enrolling a child usually wants prayer, duas and character; an adult revert often wants the fundamentals in a structured order. Both are accommodated because classes are one-to-one.
Salah: the conditions, pillars and common mistakes, taught practically
Wudu and taharah, step by step
The Forty Hadith of Imam an-Nawawi
Selected hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim
Daily duas and adhkar, with their meanings
Seerah: the life of the Prophet, peace be upon him
The pillars of Islam and articles of faith
Islamic manners and character (akhlaq) in daily life
For children
Younger students study a simplified syllabus focused on prayer, short duas, the stories of the prophets and good character. Tutors experienced with children keep sessions short and varied, and parents receive a note after each class so they can reinforce the same material at home. Most families find this the part their children retain best, because it connects directly to what happens in the house each day.
When there is no local madrasa
Many Muslim families living outside a Muslim-majority country face the same problem: there is no local madrasa, weekend classes clash with everything else, and the children are growing up without the basics. One-to-one online teaching solves the scheduling problem and means a child is never held back by a group or pushed past something they have not grasped. What it does not replicate is the social side of learning alongside other children, and we would not pretend otherwise.
For adults and new Muslims
Adults who came to Islam later, or who grew up without formal instruction, often carry specific gaps: uncertainty about whether their prayer is valid, or which duas belong where. This course addresses those directly. There is no assumed background, no group setting, and no expectation that you already know the basics. Tell your tutor what you want to fix and they will start there.
Frequently asked questions
Which hadith collections do you teach from?
Primarily Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim, along with the Forty Hadith of Imam an-Nawawi, which is the standard introductory collection. Where a narration is weak or its authenticity disputed, your tutor will say so rather than presenting it as established.
Is this course suitable for new Muslims?
Yes, and it is one of the most common reasons students enrol. The course assumes no prior background. Many new Muslims start with wudu and salah taught step by step, then move on to duas, seerah and hadith once the daily obligations are secure.
Can my child take this alongside Quran classes?
Yes, and many families do exactly that: Quran reading or Hifz on some days, Islamic Studies on others. Tell us the arrangement you want and we will schedule around it.
Do you teach a particular school of thought?
Teaching is grounded in the Quran and authentic Sunnah. Where the four recognised madhabs differ on a practical matter, your tutor will explain the positions rather than presenting one as the only valid view. If you follow a particular madhab, say so and your tutor will teach accordingly.
