1. Course Overview
Al-Hidayah is celebrated as the crowning achievement of Hanafi legal literature. Rather than merely stating rulings, it details the proofs, rationales, and counter-arguments of Imam Abu Hanifah against Imam al-Shafi'i and Imam Malik.
📖 Teaching Methodology & Medium of Instruction
- Classical Arabic Text (قراءة العبارة): Live line-by-line reading of the original text directly under the instructor's supervision to ensure precise vocalization, fluency, and scholarly rigour.
- Grammar & Syntactic Analysis (حل اللغات والإعراب): Comprehensive breakdown of complex sentence structures, Nahwi rules, and vocabulary roots for confident independent reading.
- Detailed Bilingual Explanation: In-depth commentary and legal discussions conducted primarily in Urdu, supplemented with clear English context and classical Arabic scholastic terms to suit students worldwide.
- Practical Application (استنباط المسائل): Connecting classical rulings, juristic arguments, and principles to contemporary questions and modern daily life.
2. Who Is This Course For?
Advanced seminary students, Muftis in training, and legal scholars.
3. Learning Outcomes
By completing this structured course, you will achieve:
4. Syllabus & Curriculum Breakdown
Structured one-on-one progression overseen directly by your assigned instructor:
Module 1: Kitab al-Taharah & Salah Proofs
Deconstructing Marghinani's evidence for subtle worship obligations.
Module 2: Kitab al-Nikah & Family Evidence
Comparative debate on adult women marrying without a guardian (Wali).
Module 3: Kitab al-Buyu' & Commercial Reasoning
The nature of ownership, risk, and complex sale conditions.
Module 4: Kitab al-Qada & Judicial Procedure
Court testimony, judges' ethics, and burden of proof.
5. Classical Texts & Reference Works
Rooted in authentic classical scholarship, this course references the following authoritative sources:
- Al-Hidayah Sharh Bidayat al-Mubtadi by Imam al-Marghinani
6. Your Instructor
Mufti Muhammad Faizan
Certified Alim-e-Deen from Jamia Darul Uloom with specialization in Islamic Jurisprudence (Fiqh) and Tajweed certification from Bait ul Ilm.
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Prerequisites
Mukhtasar al-Quduri and advanced Arabic proficiency.
Certificate of Completion
Advanced Diploma in Classical Hanafi Jurisprudence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Al-Hidayah — Selected Studies is taught exclusively as live 1-on-1 online classes, not group sessions. Every lesson is a private video session with your teacher, so the pace, explanations and corrections are tailored to your level and goals.
Al-Hidayah — Selected Studies is taught by Mufti Muhammad Faizan, Academic Director & Head of Islamic Jurisprudence (Fiqh) at HF Nexus Academy. All our teachers are certified Islamic scholars trained in traditional institutions. When booking your free trial you can choose a male or female tutor preference, and our admissions team will confirm availability for this course.
Yes. Al-Hidayah — Selected Studies lessons are scheduled in your local time, whether you live in North America, the UK, Europe, Australia, or the Arabian Gulf. Classes can be arranged on weekdays or weekends, in the morning or evening, to fit around work, school and family commitments.
Al-Hidayah — Selected Studies typically takes 9–12 Months of consistent 1-on-1 study at the Advanced level. The curriculum is organized into 4 modules: Kitab al-Taharah & Salah Proofs; Kitab al-Nikah & Family Evidence; Kitab al-Buyu' & Commercial Reasoning; Kitab al-Qada & Judicial Procedure. Your teacher adjusts the pace to your weekly class frequency and progress.
Al-Hidayah — Selected Studies is recommended for: Advanced seminary students, Muftis in training, and legal scholars. Prerequisites: Mukhtasar al-Quduri and advanced Arabic proficiency.
Yes. On completing Al-Hidayah — Selected Studies, students are awarded: Advanced Diploma in Classical Hanafi Jurisprudence. Awards are issued by HF Nexus Academy based on your teacher's assessment of your progress.
Yes. You can book a free 30-minute 1-on-1 trial class for Al-Hidayah — Selected Studies with no payment details required. During the trial your teacher assesses your current level and goals and recommends a study plan; after that, our admissions team confirms your regular schedule so you can begin lessons.
Curriculum Pathways & Related Courses
This course is part of our structured Fiqh & Islamic Law curriculum. You can also explore our step-by-step Curated Learning Paths or continue your studies with these related courses: