Islamic

Fiqh Classes have 4 levels:

Islamic jurisprudence is a vast field of study that can be broken down into four levels of learning. These levels are as follows:

• Level 1: Introductory - This level is designed for beginners, usually around six years of age. It covers fundamental concepts of Islam such as the veneration of the Noble Qur’an, the biography of the Prophet, dealing with others, prayer, honoring one's parents, and etiquettes for defecation.
• Level 2: Beginner - This level focuses on purity rules, hygiene, ablution conditions, washing and tayammum, various rules of prayer, and etiquette in dealing with people.
• Level 3: Intermediate - This level delves deeper into ṭahāra (purity) rules, types of water, ablution, ghusl, tayammum, prayer pillars, the call to prayer, the Sunnah, and funeral prayer rules.
• Level 4: Advanced - At this level, students study the Al-Azhar curricula, the four well-known opinions of jurisprudence (Al-Maliki, Hanafi, Shafi’i, and Hanbali), the jurisprudence of felonies and personal statuses, jurisprudence origins, deducing rules, considered sources in Islamic jurisprudence, and deriving evidence and applying it in life situations.

Prerequisites

The study of jurisprudence has different requirements based on the level of study and the student's age and language proficiency. Here are the main requirements for each level:

Introductory Level:

The student should be at least six years old.

Beginner Level:

The student should be at least nine years old and must pass a test confirming their ability to read and write. They must also study the Five Pillars of Islam in general.

Intermediate Level:

The student should be at least 15 years old and must pass a test confirming their ability to read and write in Arabic or English.

Advanced Level:

The student should be at least 16 years old and must be able to read, write, and explain what is read. They should also be able to elicit rules and apply them in real-life situations.