Advanced Certificate for Imaam and Khateeb

SUMMARY

Level
Advanced Certificate(MNQF Level 4)
Duration
1 year(2 Semesters)
Modes
Available Modes (Full-Time)

current Intake

current Intake
February Intake 2025
Campus
Male' (Full-Time (Evening), Full-Time (Morning)),Thinadhoo (Full-Time (Evening)),Gan (Full-Time (Evening)),Hithadhoo (Full-Time (Evening))

Overview

Imaam and Khateeb is a specialized program designed to provide individuals with the knowledge, skills, and practical training necessary to serve as proficient religious leaders within the Islamic community. This comprehensive course focuses on equipping students with the foundational understanding of Islamic theology, Quranic teachings, leadership skills, and effective communication techniques required to fulfill the roles of an Imam (prayer leader) and Khateeb in mosques and Islamic centers.

Entry Requirements

General Entry

  • i) Successful completion of Lower Secondary Education (3 passes at O' Level /SSC )OR
  • ii) Attainment of a Level 3 qualification OR

Alternative Entry

  • i)18 years of age and 1 year experience AND Ability to communicate in language instruction

General Notes

  • Entry requirements are indicative. Depending on the sequence and the number of applications received, all qualifying students may not gain entry.
  • Circumstances may require the University to defer or cancel some courses, especially when the minimum class size (10 for certificate & diploma courses, 15 for Degrees courses) is not achieved.
  • Passes at GCE OL/SSC and HSC is considered to be grades "C" or above and passes at GCE AL is considered to be the grades "E" or above.

Structure

Semester 1

Name Credit Points Fee (MVR)
QUR101
Quruan I (AC) (CORE)
696
ARA003
Arabic Language for Beginners I (CORE)
696
ISL029
Principles of Islam (CORE)
696
ISL031
Introduction to Islamic Studies (CORE)
696
ISL037
Basic Fiqh (CORE)
696
Semster Total
3,480

Semester 2

Name Credit Points Fee (MVR)
QUR103
Quruan II (AC) (CORE)
696
ARA005
Arabic Language for Beginners II (CORE)
696
ISL039
Janaza Rules I (CORE)
696
ISL041
Introdcution to Khutba and Azan (CORE)
696
ISL017
Exegesis and its Science (CORE)
696
Semster Total
3,480

Total number of credits

Name Credit Points Fee (MVR)
Course Total120
6,960

Careers

Imaam Khatheeb Islamic Educator