This is year 1 of a 3 year course to provide an in-depth and reflective study of the surahs in the 30th Juz of the Quran.

Year 1: Introduction and Suratun Naas to Suratul Feel
Year 2: Suratul Humaza to Suratul Balad
Year 3: Suratul Fajr to Suratun Naba

The course is based on research of traditional and modern tafaseers and is reviewed by a scholar.

• Age group: 13+
• Course Duration: 25 lessons (September 20th, 2025 to June 27th, 2026)
• Location: Harrow Arts Center
• Time: Saturdays, 12:30pm to 1:45pm

Objectives of this course

1. Introduction to the Quran:

• Examine the historical and geographical background of Arabia during ancient times. Topics include the definition of a tribe, major tribes in Arabia, lineage of the Prophet (peace be upon him), how history impacted their beliefs and culture, the character of the Arabs, etc.
• Review the major religions in 6th Century Arabia
• Review the pagan practises in light of the authentic narrations from hadith and the Seerah.
• Review the sources of Tafseer and its importance to us today
• Examine the historical compilation and preservation of the Quran
• Review the linguistic miracle of the Quran
• Review the etiquettes of the student of knowledge
• And more…

2. Study the last 10 Surahs and how they are linked:

• Study the context in which the surah was revealed.
• Review and understand key concepts such as the Hereafter, the concept of One God, the meaning of Rab etc., in rational and simple terms and how their meanings relate to our world.
• Study each surah verse by verse with simplified meanings.
• Reflect on lessons from each surah and how they apply in your daily life.