1. Course Overview
Historically practiced by the Muwaqqit (sacred timekeeper) in major mosques, this applied discipline synthesizes spherical trigonometry, astronomical mechanics, and sacred law. Students learn solar declination, calculation of Fajr and Isha twilights, Islamic lunar visibility criteria, and Qibla calculation across spherical coordinates.
2. Who Is This Course For?
Imams, mosque administrators, navigators, and science enthusiasts.
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: Solar Coordinates & the Five Prayer Times
Solar noon (Zawal), shadow ratios for Asr, solar depression angles for Fajr, twilight, and Isha.
Module 2: High Latitude Prayer Determinations
Persistent twilight, midnight sun; scholarly legal solutions: nearest latitude, proportion of night.
Module 3: Lunar Visibility & Crescent Sighting (Hilal)
New moon birth, altitude, elongation, Odeh criteria, and legal parameters of collective sighting (Shahadah).
Module 4: Geodesy & Qibla Direction
The Great Circle route, shadows at solar transit over Makkah, compass corrections, and smartphone sensors.
5. Classical Texts & Reference Works
Rooted in authentic classical scholarship, this course references the following authoritative sources:
- Al-Tawqit wal-Qiblah Manuals
- Contemporary Astronomical Research Papers
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
Basic arithmetic and introductory Fiqh of prayer.
Certificate of Completion
Certificate in Sacred Astronomy & Islamic Timekeeping (Ilm al-Awqat).
Frequently Asked Questions
Ilm al-Awqat wal-Qiblah: Sacred Astronomy & Timekeeping 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.
Ilm al-Awqat wal-Qiblah: Sacred Astronomy & Timekeeping 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. Ilm al-Awqat wal-Qiblah: Sacred Astronomy & Timekeeping 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.
Ilm al-Awqat wal-Qiblah: Sacred Astronomy & Timekeeping typically takes 2 Months of consistent 1-on-1 study at the Intermediate level. The curriculum is organized into 4 modules: Solar Coordinates & the Five Prayer Times; High Latitude Prayer Determinations; Lunar Visibility & Crescent Sighting (Hilal); Geodesy & Qibla Direction. Your teacher adjusts the pace to your weekly class frequency and progress.
Ilm al-Awqat wal-Qiblah: Sacred Astronomy & Timekeeping is recommended for: Imams, mosque administrators, navigators, and science enthusiasts. Prerequisites: Basic arithmetic and introductory Fiqh of prayer.
Yes. On completing Ilm al-Awqat wal-Qiblah: Sacred Astronomy & Timekeeping, students are awarded: Certificate in Sacred Astronomy & Islamic Timekeeping (Ilm al-Awqat). 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 Ilm al-Awqat wal-Qiblah: Sacred Astronomy & Timekeeping 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 Classical Islamic Sciences curriculum. You can also explore our step-by-step Curated Learning Paths or continue your studies with these related courses: