Imamship Programme

Finally, the Muslim College is back with its new and revamped course for training British Imams.  We, both the old and the young at the college have been knocking our heads together and have devised a programme that caters for the needs of all citizens living in the United Kingdom, be it Muslims and non-Muslims. 

The Muslim College aims to provide religious leaders of the Islamic faith with the skills, tools and know how in dealing with life in Britain.

Topics covered in the course will include:

• Introduction to the history of Islam and Muslims in Britain.
• Introduction to the major issues of Muslim’s concerns in the light of Fiqh.
• British Laws affecting Muslims, Mosques and Islamic organisations.
• British culture and history.
• Attitudes towards Islam.
• Major Muslim groups and organisations in Britain.
• Islam in the Media.
• Islam and citizenship.
• Islam and racism.
• Dispute resolution.
• Bereavement care and crisis management.
• Counselling and Meditation.
• Marriage and Divorce: Rules and Regulations.
• Sex Education.
• Primary and Secondary Level Education: Methods & Techniques.
• Muslim Schools.
• Major faith communities in Britain.
• Dawah work in the United Kingdom.
• Interfaith Work.
• Public Speaking.
• Charity Commission: It's relationship with Muslim organisations.
• Mosque Management.
• Madrasah Management.
• Mosques and Youth.
• Mosques and Women.
• Fund-Raising: Techniques and Skills.
• Spirituality, ethics and community building.
• Immigration Laws and Imams.
• Defences forces and Imams.
• N.H.S and Imams.
• Prison service and Imams.