The Essentials

In Level One: The Essentials, the Islamic Studies Curriculum focuses on religious knowledge that every Muslim must learn, that which is "personally obligatory," or fard ayn.

What is the Exam?
This structured assessment is designed for students who have completed the Level One Core Courses in Islamic Studies. The exam covers essential subjects:

1- Beliefs and Method
2- Worship  
3- Halal & Haram  
4- Practical Spirituality

Why Take the Exam?

1- Assess Your Knowledge: Evaluate your understanding of foundational Islamic teachings.
2- Strengthen Your Learning: Benefit from a structured review of core Islamic principles.
3- Earn Recognition: Receive a formal  SeekersGuidance Completion Certificate, affirming your successful completion of Level One.

How the Exam Works:

1- Comprehensive Assessment: The exam includes carefully designed questions to test your grasp of key concepts.
2- Reinforced Learning: Each question is accompanied by concise explanations to aid retention and deepen understanding.
3- Certification Awarded: Students who pass will receive an official certificate of completion, demonstrating their proficiency in foundational Islamic knowledge.

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The Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) said that there will always be a group of his followers who will preserve and uphold his religion, teaching it just as he himself taught it, “unharmed by anyone who opposes them, all the way until the Day of Judgment.” (Bukhari and Muslim)


Take this course to understand how the scholars of mainstream Islam have preserved the Qur’an, the Sunna, and its understanding, from the time of the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) all the way down to our times.

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Short Intro: This course covers how the Quran, the Sunna, and its understanding have been preserved from the time of the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) all the way down to our times.
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Total Lesson: 12
Number of hours: 13
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Who is this course for:
  • Start here to complete Level One
  • This course has no prerequisites
Learning outcomes:
  • Understand how the Qur’an and Sunna were preserved
  • Identify the scholarly tradition of mainstream Islam
  • Learn how this scholarly tradition preserved the understanding of the Qur’an and Sunna
  • Understand how to apply the Qur’an and Sunna in our times