Alimah Course for Sisters — Taught by Qualified Female Scholars in a Sisters-Only Environment
A dedicated Alimah programme built for sisters, taught entirely by qualified female scholars, in a fully sisters-only space. Study Qur'an, Hadith, Fiqh, Arabic and more at your pace, around your life. Available in-person in Leeds and live online across the UK. Many sisters progress from our Ladies Islamic Classes.
"Seeking knowledge is an obligation upon every Muslim." — The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ | Ibn Majah
A complete path to Islamic scholarship — designed with sisters in mind
The Alimah programme is the women's pathway through full Islamic scholarship — the same comprehensive Dars-e-Nizami curriculum as the Alim programme, delivered entirely by qualified female scholars in a fully sisters-only environment.
At Darul Yasin, this is not a trimmed-down or simplified version. Sisters study Arabic, Qur'an, Hadith, Fiqh, Tafsir, Aqeedah and Seerah to the same high standard — in classes where they are fully at ease to ask questions, engage openly, and grow without any barriers.
Whether you are a mother, a working professional, or a complete beginner — this programme is built around your life, not the other way around. You do not need prior Arabic knowledge. You simply need the intention and the consistency.
- Taught by qualified female scholars — Alimahs with recognised credentials
- Fully sisters-only environment — in-person in Leeds and online UK-wide
- Complete Dars-e-Nizami curriculum — not a shortened or simplified version
- Classes fit around family life — evenings, weekends, and online from home
Qualified Female Scholars
All teaching is delivered by qualified Alimahs — women who have completed the full Alimiyyah programme themselves. Recognised credentials, genuine scholarship, and a deep understanding of the needs of sisters.
Fully Sisters-Only
No mixed classes. No male teachers. Every class — whether in-person in Leeds or live online — is a completely private, sisters-only space. Classes are not recorded, fully respecting your privacy.
The Same Standard of Scholarship
The Alimah programme follows the complete Dars-e-Nizami framework — the same texts, the same progression, and the same rigour as any recognised Darul Uloom in the UK.
Designed to Fit Your Life
Part-time, evening and weekend classes. Online options mean you can study from home without travel. Structured to work alongside motherhood, work, and everyday life.
Because sisters deserve a space that is fully theirs
A sisters-only programme is not just a preference — for many sisters, it is the difference between pursuing Islamic knowledge and never feeling comfortable enough to begin.
Ask questions freely
Sisters often have deeply personal questions about Islamic practice, fiqh for women, purity, marriage, and family life. A sisters-only class creates the space to ask openly — without hesitation.
Full privacy — classes never recorded
Sisters' classes are never recorded — a firm policy at Darul Yasin, out of full respect for the privacy of female students and teachers alike. Your presence in class stays private.
Taught by women who understand
Our Alimah scholars are not just teachers — they are women who have walked this same path. They understand the pressures, the doubts, and the realities of studying as a mother, a professional, or a revert.
A community of sisters learning together
When sisters study together, something special happens. Support, encouragement, and accountability between students create a learning environment that goes far beyond the classroom.
The complete Islamic sciences — delivered by female scholars
The Alimah programme covers the same comprehensive curriculum as the Alim programme — all Islamic sciences, taught by qualified women who have mastered these disciplines themselves.
Arabic Language
The gateway to the Qur'an and Islamic texts. Built from the ground up — grammar (Nahw) and morphology (Sarf) developed progressively.
Qur'an with Tajweed
Correct recitation with proper Tajweed rules — reading the Qur'an as it was revealed, with confidence and precision.
Hadith Studies
The sayings and traditions of the Prophet ﷺ — their meanings, contexts, and applications in the daily life of a Muslim woman.
Fiqh (Islamic Law)
Rulings for worship and daily practice — including topics particularly relevant for sisters: prayer, purity, marriage, family, and more.
Aqeedah (Theology)
Core Islamic beliefs and doctrine. A firm, confident grounding in what Muslims believe and the evidence behind it.
Tafsir
Qur'anic commentary and interpretation — understanding the verses of Allah in their proper context, as understood by the scholars.
Seerah
The life of the Prophet ﷺ — and the lives of the great female companions. A source of inspiration, strength, and guidance for sisters.
Arabic Grammar
Nahw and Sarf studied in depth and progressively — enabling sisters to engage directly with classical Islamic texts.
The foundation years — where every sister's journey begins
Sanatayn is the first two years of the Alimah programme. This is the foundation stage — starting from the very beginning, no prior knowledge needed. Learn more about the Sanatayn foundation course. Our curriculum follows the Dars-e-Nizami framework, taught in clear English by qualified female scholars.
Building the Base
Year 1 introduces classical Arabic and essential Islamic knowledge. Everything starts from the beginning — complete beginners are welcome and expected.
- Durūs al-Lughah
- Qasas an-Nabiyyīn
- Basic Arabic Grammar (Nahw)
- Basic Arabic Morphology (Sarf)
- Hadith for Beginners
- Essential Du'ās
Deepening the Knowledge
Year 2 builds on the foundation — developing Arabic proficiency and introducing more advanced Islamic texts and disciplines.
- Ten Lessons in Arabic
- Arabic Morphology (Sarf)
- Qasas an-Nabiyyīn (Part 2)
- Zad at-Talibin
- Durūs al-Lughah (Volume 2)
- Safwatul Masadir
By the end of Sanatayn, sisters can:
Sisters at every stage of life — beginners welcome
The Alimah programme at Darul Yasin is built for sisters who want real, structured Islamic knowledge — and who have real lives alongside that desire. Jobs, children, school runs, household responsibilities — all of these are understood and accommodated.
You do not need any prior Arabic knowledge. You do not need a religious background. You simply need the intention to begin and the commitment to attend consistently. Our female scholars will take care of the rest.
Sisters who have completed our Ladies Islamic Classes often progress naturally into the Alimah programme — they are already familiar with our teaching environment and feel at home from day one.
- No prior Arabic or Islamic knowledge required — we start from the very beginning
- Suitable for sisters aged 11 and above
- Fits around motherhood, work, and family commitments
- Natural progression from our Ladies Islamic Classes
- Reverts are very welcome — our scholars are experienced with sisters new to the deen
Mothers with Young Children
Evening and weekend classes mean you can study after the children are settled. Online options remove the need for travel entirely — study from your own home.
Working Sisters
The programme is part-time by design — 2 to 6 hours per week. Many of our sisters are full-time professionals who study consistently around their careers.
Complete Beginners
Sanatayn starts from the very foundations — Arabic alphabet, basic vocabulary, core concepts. If you have never studied before, you are in exactly the right place.
Sisters Seeking Depth
For sisters who have had basic Islamic education but want to go deeper — beyond surface-level knowledge into the Islamic sciences as studied by scholars.
Qualified Alimahs who understand your journey
The quality of your teacher shapes everything. At Darul Yasin, sisters are taught by qualified Alimahs who have completed the full programme themselves — women who bring not only scholarly knowledge, but lived experience of the path you are walking.
Qualified Alimah Graduates
Our female scholars have completed the full Alimiyyah programme through recognised traditional institutions. They hold the same qualifications as Alim graduates and bring that depth of knowledge — in Arabic, Hadith, Fiqh, Tafsir, Aqeedah and Seerah — to every class they teach.
They are UK-based, English-speaking, and understand the realities of British Muslim women. They know what it is to balance studies with family, and they are genuinely invested in every sister's progress.
- Recognised Alimiyyah qualifications from established institutions
- Experienced in teaching sisters at all levels — beginners to advanced
- Patient, approachable, and personally invested in your growth
Mentoring, Not Just Teaching
Our Alimah scholars do not simply deliver content and move on. They know each student by name, track their progress, and adapt the pace where needed. Questions are welcomed — no topic is too personal or too basic to raise in a sisters-only environment.
Regular feedback, consistent progress checks, and genuine care mean that sisters feel supported at every stage — not just at the beginning when motivation is easy.
- Each sister is known by name and level
- Regular progress reviews and honest feedback
- Available to answer questions beyond scheduled class time
Structured around the reality of sisters' lives
Classes run in the evenings and at weekends — designed around the reality that most sisters have school runs, work, households, and family commitments that don't pause for Islamic studies. You choose what works for your life, and our teachers work with you to find a consistent rhythm.
Online sisters join from home — no travel, no childcare arrangements needed for class itself. Whether you are in Leeds, London, Birmingham, or Edinburgh, you receive the same live teaching, the same Alimah scholar, and the same personal progress tracking.
We teach sisters online from across the UK: Birmingham, Manchester, London, Sheffield, Nottingham, Coventry, Derby, Edinburgh, Norwich, Milton Keynes and beyond — places where finding a qualified, sisters-only Alimah programme locally is genuinely difficult.
- Evening and weekend classes — work and family-friendly scheduling
- 2–6 hours per week depending on your level
- In-person at our Beeston, Leeds centre — sisters-only sessions
- Online — live sessions for sisters anywhere in the UK
- Classes not recorded — your privacy is fully protected
Evenings & Weekends
Scheduled around work and family. We help you find a consistent session time you can genuinely maintain over years, not just for the first few months.
Study from Home
Online sisters join via live sessions from home — no travel, no parking, no juggling childcare for the journey. Your Alimah scholar is live on screen with you.
Never Recorded
Sisters' classes are never recorded — full stop. Your privacy and the privacy of the teachers in your class are fully protected at all times.
Certification at Every Stage
Sisters receive a certificate upon completing key stages of the programme. Your achievement is recognised — at Sanatayn completion and beyond.
What the Alimah programme means for your life
This programme does not just add knowledge — it transforms how you engage with your deen, how you raise your children, how you answer questions from family, and how you understand your own relationship with Allah.
Direct Engagement with Qur'an & Hadith
You will be able to engage with the Qur'an and Hadith in their original Arabic — with the tools to understand, reflect, and continue learning independently.
Arabic Language Proficiency
From Sanatayn alone, sisters develop the Arabic foundation to begin reading classical texts. Further years build this into confident scholarly Arabic.
Fiqh for a Muslim Woman's Life
A grounded understanding of Islamic law — including rulings specific to sisters around worship, family, marriage, and daily practice — based on sound scholarly sources.
Confidence to Guide Your Family
Many sisters complete this programme and describe it as the most important gift they gave their children — the ability to teach and guide them with real, rooted knowledge.
Answers That Satisfy, Not Just Rules
Understanding why Islamic rulings exist — not just what they are — gives sisters the confidence to explain their deen to children, family members, and wider communities.
A Lifelong Connection to the Deen
Six years of structured, consistent learning builds a permanent, deep relationship with Islamic scholarship — not a one-off course that fades within months.
Accessible Islamic education — affordably priced
Authentic scholarship should be within reach for every sister who sincerely seeks it. Termly payment plans are available across the year.
Termly payment plans available — 4 instalments per year: 1 Sep · 1 Dec · 1 Mar · 1 Jun
All fees are per academic year. The £50 admission fee is a one-time payment due on first enrolment only.
Fees are subject to change and valid up to September 2026.
Questions about fees or payment plans? We are happy to help.
📞 Call us on 07731926357Getting started is simple — 3 steps
No complicated forms, no lengthy process. Our September intake is now open — you could be in your first class within days of getting in touch.
Get in Touch
Call or WhatsApp us on 07731926357. Tell us about yourself — your current level, your availability, whether you want in-person or online. No pressure, just a conversation.
Assessment & Guidance
We assess your current level and advise the most appropriate entry point — whether that is Sanatayn Year 1, or a later stage if you have prior learning. Every sister starts in the right place.
Enrol & Begin
Join your sisters-only class — in-person in Beeston or live online from home — and begin your journey in Islamic scholarship with a qualified female scholar guiding you every step.
Or WhatsApp us — we usually reply within a few hours.
Sisters' questions about the Alimah programme
Knowledge is an inheritance that no one can take from you — or your children.
Every sister who has completed the Alimah programme says the same thing: they wish they had started sooner. A sisters-only space, qualified female scholars, and a structured path that fits around real life. Your journey starts with one call.
Fees are affordable and a termly payment plan is available. Call us and we will answer every question — no pressure, no commitment required until you are ready.
📞 Or call us directly: 07731926357
Spaces available for sisters — September intake now open
Whether you want in-person classes in Beeston, Leeds or live online sessions from anywhere in the UK, we would love to help you begin your journey as an Alimah student.
- Qualified female scholars — Alimah graduates with recognised credentials
- Fully sisters-only environment — in-person and online
- Classes never recorded — your privacy fully protected
- No prior knowledge required — we start from the beginning
- Sisters can also start with our Ladies Islamic Classes first