
Al-Hikma School (Previously known as Hawza Ilmiyya)

About Event
Introducing a new traditionally grounded Academic Institute for Shi‘a Islamic Studies
Al-Hikma School
for Traditional Approaches to Shi‘a Islamic Studies
(Previously known as Hawza Ilmiyya)
A Contemporary Reimagining of a 25-Year Legacy
For over a quarter of a century, The Islamic College has delivered core Hawza-style Shi‘a Islamic Studies rooted in the rich tradition of Islamic history and culture and in particular Shi‘a scholarly legacy.
Building on this notable heritage, we are proud to present a newly rebranded and enhanced programme:
Al-Hikma School is a specialised academic institution which presents an innovative approach to traditional Islamic Studies (with a particular emphasis on Shi‘a Islamic Studies).
Al-Hikma School offers a structured and spiritually grounded curriculum that mirrors the depth, discipline, and ethos of renowned seminaries such as Najaf and Qom and Al-Azhar University —now thoughtfully adapted for the intellectual, ethical, and spiritual needs of our time.
A Four-Year Foundational Programme
Al-Hikma School delivers a rigorous four-year programme in Qur’anic Arabic and foundational Islamic sciences. The curriculum equips students to engage meaningfully with classical texts and enables them to acquire a solid grounding in:
- Islamic Law and Jurisprudence
- Theology and Philosophy
- Qur’anic Exegesis and Hadith Studies
- Islamic Ethics and Mysticism
- Islamic History
Highlights of the School’s Programme
Designed with flexibility in mind, the programme is:
Open to both men and women
Available in full-time and part-time study options.
Suitable for fresh and mature students, as well as researchers
Educational Outcomes
Graduates will be prepared to:
- Articulate essential Islamic beliefs and practices
- Engage deeply with the Qur’an and classical Arabic texts
- Embody Prophetic character and the values of the Ahl al-Bayt
- Pursue further studies in Islamic scholarship
- Serve as educators, youth leaders, community Imams, or assistant scholars
- Teach foundational Islamic sciences in community settings
- Contribute to curriculum development and deliver religious lectures
Traditional Roots. Contemporary Relevance
Al-Hikma School offers a meaningful and transformative educational journey for those seeking depth, authenticity, and a strong connection to the Islamic scholarly tradition.