In-person classes · Masjid al-Tafseer, Nima

Arabic for understanding. Islamic knowledge for everyday life.

Study Arabic and Islamic texts through in-person lessons at Isnād Institute for Islamic and Linguistics Studies, Masjid al-Tafseer, Nima. Develop your language skills and deepen your understanding through clear explanations, guided study, and regular practice.

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About

About the Institute

Isnād Institute for Islamic and Linguistics Studies offers in-person learning at Masjid al-Tafseer, Nima. Its focus brings together the study of Islam and the Arabic language, helping students develop the understanding and language skills needed to benefit from Islamic texts.

Our Arabic learning materials connect everyday conversation with reading, vocabulary, and grammar. Lessons use practical situations—from introductions and classroom exchanges to visits to the market and hospital—to help learners understand and use the language with confidence.

Our approach to Islamic studies values clear explanation, careful attention to evidence, and engagement with recognised scholarly works. We aim to make learning accessible while encouraging disciplined study, sound understanding, and the application of knowledge in everyday life.

Albany Buipe, Lead Instructor at Isnād Institute

From the lead instructor

A Message from the Lead Instructor

Albany BuipeLead Instructor

At Isnād Institute, our teaching rests on three connected principles: understanding, memorisation, and practice. We help students grasp the meaning of what they study, commit essential knowledge to memory, and strengthen their learning through regular revision and practical use. Through this steady approach, we aim to develop knowledge that students can understand, retain, and apply.

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Programme

Our programme of study

Our programme brings Arabic language learning together with the study of Islamic texts, taught in three stages: Level 1, Level 2, and specialised levels in particular disciplines. Enquire about available classes and the appropriate starting point for your studies.

  1. Stage 1Available

    Level 1

    المستوى الأول

    The first stage of the programme, introducing the core subjects through guided lessons, examples, and regular practice.

  2. Stage 2In development

    Level 2

    المستوى الثاني

    Builds on Level 1, continuing the core subjects in greater depth.

  3. Further studyPlanned

    Specialised Levels

    المستويات التخصصية

    Focused study in particular disciplines after the general levels, including Arabic, Mālikī Fiqh, ʿAqīdah, Ḥadīth Studies, and Tafsīr.

Areas of study

Arabic Language

Develop your vocabulary, reading, and understanding of Arabic through guided lessons and exercises. Study grammar alongside practical examples that help you recognise how the language works and use it more accurately.

Conversational Drills

Practise expressions for everyday situations, including introductions, classroom exchanges, shopping, and travel. Scenario-based dialogues and drills help you build familiarity with useful expressions and confidence in speaking.

Islamic Studies

Study selected texts in belief, worship, and Prophetic guidance, with attention to their meanings, evidence, and practical lessons. Lessons aim to develop careful understanding and connect what students learn with their conduct and worship.

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Our learning approach

Clear explanations. Regular practice. Careful understanding.

  • Structured Progression

    Build your understanding step by step. Lessons introduce essential concepts, explain them through examples, and reinforce them through review and exercises.

  • Practical Arabic

    Connect language study with situations you recognise. Practise vocabulary and expressions through dialogues, classroom activities, and everyday exchanges, alongside reading and grammar.

  • Careful Study of Islamic Texts

    Learn through guided reading and explanation of recognised scholarly works, with attention to evidence and accurate understanding. Reflect on the lessons these texts offer for worship, character, and daily life.

Admissions

Find your starting point

Interested in studying with us? Enquire about the programme, entry requirements, and upcoming intake arrangements. Tell us a little about your previous Arabic and Islamic studies so we can discuss a suitable starting point.

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Contact and location

Visit or get in touch

Our in-person lessons take place at Masjid al-Tafseer, Nima. Contact us for information about the programme, admissions, class arrangements, and directions before visiting.

Location

Masjid al-Tafseer, Nima