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Everything You Need to Know
The Muslim Mindset: 40 Hadith of Imam An-Nawawi
Our Current Subjects
Here's what you'll be learning this term
Classes begin Saturday 17 October 2026.
Join us LIVE on Saturdays from 9:45 am to 12:00 pm Sydney time (AEDT), or catch up with the recordings through your student portal anytime that suits you.
Subject 1
After You Say Yes
Understanding Your Rights & Responsibilities in Marriage
A successful marriage requires more than love. It requires knowledge.
Marriage comes with rights, responsibilities and boundaries set by Allah. Yet many enter married life without truly understanding what Islam requires of each spouse.
This course takes sisters through the Shariah rulings governing life within marriage, helping them understand what each spouse owes to the other, the rights Allah has established and the limits He has placed.
What You Will Study
✔️ How the Shariah guides married life and defines the rights and responsibilities of each spouse
✔️ Qiwamah: the husband’s role, responsibilities and limits
✔️ Obedience in marriage: what is required of a wife and what are its limits?
✔️ A wife’s financial rights: what is her husband required to provide?
✔️ Polygyny and the rights of co-wives
✔️ Marital conflict: what does the Shariah actually prescribe, and what are its limits?
✔️ Commonly misunderstood rulings within marriage
✔️ Khul’: when and how a woman can seek release from a marriage
Why This Course Matters
One of the greatest protections a woman can have within marriage is knowledge.
Special emphasis will be given to commonly misunderstood rulings, including qiwamah, obedience and marital conflict. Sisters will learn both the rights established by the Shariah and the limits placed upon them, helping them approach married life with greater clarity, confidence and understanding.
Learn From Experience and Scholarship
Shaykha Umm Jamaal ud-Din has studied the Fiqh of Marriage and Divorce at both Master’s and Bachelor’s level, alongside traditional works of fiqh with specialist scholars. She brings this scholarship together with practical insight gained from over 20 years of teaching, mentoring and supporting Muslim women.
Her Master’s research examined domestic violence through Islamic jurisprudence and Australian law and has been accepted for publication in an academic journal. This brings particular depth to the course’s discussion of marital rights, harm, conflict and the limits established by the Shariah.
Note: Although this course follows Before You Say Yes, it is taught as a standalone subject and can be studied even if you did not attend the previous course.
SUBJECT 2
The Muslim Mindset:
The 40 Hadith of Imam An-Nawawi
Building the Character of a Strong Muslim through the words of the Prophet ﷺ
In a world constantly shaping our values, behaviour and identity, we need the Prophetic guidance that teaches us how a strong Muslim thinks, lives and responds.
This term, we continue our journey through the 40 Hadith of Imam An-Nawawi, studying powerful narrations that develop ihsan, taqwa, beautiful character, reliance upon Allah, haya’ and steadfastness upon the Deen.
These teachings do not only shape the way we live. They give us the knowledge and values we need to pass on to the next generation.
What You Will Study
Through this course, you will learn how to:
✔️ Live with ihsan in all that we do
✔️ Develop taqwa and beautiful character
✔️ Strengthen your reliance upon Allah
✔️ Cultivate haya’ in a world that is losing it
✔️ Remain steadfast upon the Deen
✔️ Understand the deeds that lead to Jannah
✔️ Build a life of worship, patience and accountability
Why This Course Matters
Strong Muslim character does not develop through good intentions alone. It is built by learning, reflecting upon and living by the guidance of the Prophet ﷺ.
These hadith provide practical guidance for strengthening our own character, raising children with a confident Islamic identity and developing homes grounded in Prophetic values.
A Journey of Knowledge You Can Start Any Time Without Overwhelm
Our core curriculum covers the most essential topics you need to learn in order to truly love and practice your Islam with full confidence and clarity.
Each term we teach two subjects in depth, allowing you to truly absorb the material without feeling rushed or overwhelmed.
Can't join us live? No problem!
Even if you can't make the live classes, or you enrol after the term has begun, you can simply catch up with the recordings through your student portal.
Enrolment is $215 AUD per term, including GST, with both subjects included. You can also choose three monthly payments of $72 each, including GST.
Classes, recordings and course materials are delivered through our professional online learning platform.
Shariah Classes are
designed to help you:
Study deeply without the pressure of obligatory exams or overload
Learn just two subjects per term, with no obligatory exam and no cramming, in a structured way. Go beyond surface-level learning and gain in-depth knowledge of your Deen that motivates you and uplifts your Iman.
"Truly designed for busy moms."
I have always wanted to learn in depth about Islamic Fiqh and Shariah but thought it was out of reach due to price or accessibility with small kids. However with Shaykha Umm Jamaal, classes are truly designed for busy moms.
Learn at a pace that fits your busy life
Attend live classes when you can, or catch up with full recordings when you can’t. Flexible access and no compulsory attendance give you the freedom to study at a pace that’s convenient for you.
"Ask any question and receive a fast reply.”
I’m a mum of 4 and pregnant so I can't attend classes in person. Having the luxury of turning on the recordings when I have time has given me the opportunity to study.
Feel supported, seen, and guided with a compassionate teacher
Study closely with a qualified Shaykha who encourages questions, explains with care, values your insight, and understands the struggles of being a Muslim woman today.
"The Shaykha is warm, engaging and kind to all students!"
Classes are well structured which really helps with my learning and the Shaykha is warm, engaging, and kind to all students and has a great sense of humour.
Build a strong foundation in your Deen to lead the way
Gain authentic knowledge of Deen and develop a solid foundation that strengthens your iman and gives you the certainty and confidence to guide your family.
"A genuine investment"
I genuinely feel this has been not only an investment in myself but an investment for my family since I now have the evidence and correct information to teach my children. As a revert, this course has also made me feel more confident in answering questions about my daily life to my non-Muslim family.
FLEXIBLE LEARNING
Join for as many or as few terms as you like, and choose from a wide range of essential topics offered across a 4-year cycle.
Stand-alone Modules to Ease Joining
Each subject is taught as a standalone module, so you can join at any point in the programme, even mid-module, without falling behind.
Focused on Practical Application
Studying only two subjects per term lets you fully absorb and apply your knowledge without feeling overwhelmed.
Live Classes + Access to Recordings
Attend live classes to engage with other sisters, clarify doubts, and experience real-time learning, or watch recordings anytime.
Qualified Female Scholar to Teach and Mentor
Benefit from Shaykha Umm Jamaal ud-Din’s unique approach shaped by her advanced degrees in Fiqh (Master's in Fiqh, Bachelor's in Fiqh & Usul al-Fiqh) and over 20 years of experience in teaching sisters.
Traditional Knowledge Rooted in Authentic Sources
Study from well-established, authentic Islamic sources, including key works like the 40 Hadith of Imam An-Nawawi, core Aqeedah texts, and classical Fiqh books.
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:
"When Allah wishes good for someone, He bestows upon him the understanding of Deen."
Al-Bukhari and Muslim
Here’s how Shariah Classes simplify and support your learning journey:
Live Classes for Real-Time Engagement
Study in an interactive live class where you can engage with other sisters and ask questions in real-time.
Easy Online Access & Reminder
Receive a courtesy reminder email before each live class and join with a single click.
Student Portal + Class Recordings
Get 12 months of access to your student portal, including all resources from your registration date and recordings of every class if you can’t attend live.
Downloadable PDF Textbooks
Access the textbooks used throughout the course.
Guidance from the Shaykha
Ask questions during and after live classes and receive clear, practical guidance.
Private Sisters’ Community
Connect, share and grow alongside sisters on the same journey.
Certificate of Completion
Receive your certificate once you’ve completed the course to amplify your sense of achievement!
Meet YOUR TEACHER
Shaykha Umm Jamaal ud-Din is a qualified scholar with over 20 years of experience teaching Muslim women.
Read More About Shaykha Umm Jamaal ud-Din
THE SHARIAH CLASSES
Join the programme for knowledge that transforms your heart and life, InshaAllah!
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The 4-year In-Depth Study Programme
For sisters who wish to complete the full journey of structured Shariah studies with Shaykha Umm Jamaal ud-Din, these classes form part of a four-year In-Depth Study Programme.
Drawing on over 20 years of teaching Shariah classes to hundreds of Muslim women in Sydney, the Shaykha has carefully selected the most practical, essential and impactful subjects needed to build a strong foundation in Deen.
In this programme, students have the flexibility to join at any stage over the course of four years, and study the most important areas of Islamic knowledge in-depth, including:
Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence): A comprehensive study of core Fiqh topics required for daily life, such as purification, prayer, fasting, zakah, hajj, marriage, divorce, inheritance, financial transactions, and more.
Aqeedah (Islamic Creed): A detailed study of the most important subjects required for a firm belief system, including the six pillars of Iman, the understanding of Tawheed, the straight path of Ahlus Sunnah in contrast to those who were misguided, and an in-depth study of the Names of Allah عز وجل.
Hadith Studies: An in-depth study of the complete collection of the 40 Hadith of Imam An-Nawawi, along with selected Hadith Qudsi.
In addition to the core curriculum, students also have the option to enrol in Enrichment Courses, which are offered separately and announced as the programme progresses, InshaAllah.
Our first Enrichment Course is an in-depth study of the Divine Commands in Surah Al-Baqarah.
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