Al-Hikma School – The Islamic College
Introducing a new traditionally grounded Academic Institute for Shi‘a Islamic Studies
for Traditional Approaches to Islamic Studies
A Contemporary Reimagining of a 25-Year Legacy
For over a quarter of a century, The Islamic College has delivered core Hawza-style Shi‘a Islamic Studies rooted in the rich tradition of Islamic history and culture and in particular Shi‘a scholarly legacy.
Building on this notable heritage, we are proud to present a newly rebranded and enhanced programme:
Al-Hikma School is a specialised academic institution which presents an innovative approach to traditional Islamic Studies (with a particular emphasis on Shi‘a Islamic Studies).
Al-Hikma School offers a structured and spiritually grounded curriculum that mirrors the depth, discipline, and ethos of renowned seminaries such as Najaf and Qom and Al-Azhar University —now thoughtfully adapted for the intellectual, ethical, and spiritual needs of our time.
A Four-Year Foundational Programme
Al-Hikma School delivers a rigorous four-year programme in Qur’anic Arabic and foundational Islamic sciences. The curriculum equips students to engage meaningfully with classical texts and enables them to acquire a solid grounding in:
Islamic Law and Jurisprudence
Theology and Philosophy
Qur’anic Exegesis and Hadith Studies
Islamic Ethics and Mysticism
Islamic History
Highlights of the School’s Programme
Designed with flexibility in mind, the programme is:
Open to both men and women
Available in full-time and part-time study options.
Amenable to the educational interests of fresh and mature students and researchers
Educational Outcomes
Graduates will be prepared to:
Articulate essential Islamic beliefs and practices
Engage deeply with the Qur’an and classical Arabic texts
Embody Prophetic character and the values of the Ahl al-Bayt
Pursue further studies in Islamic scholarship
Serve as educators, youth leaders, community Imams, or assistant scholars
Teach foundational Islamic sciences in community settings
Contribute to curriculum development and deliver religious lectures
Traditional Roots. Contemporary Relevance
Al-Hikma School offers a meaningful and transformative educational journey for those seeking depth, authenticity, and a strong connection to the Islamic scholarly tradition.
