Fall 2026 – Fast & Friendly Fiqh: An Introduction to Worship Essentials

Course Information

Course Description

This course introduces students to the core acts of worship in Islam—ṭahāra (purification), salah (prayer), and ṣawm (fasting)—with a focus on both understanding and application. Students explore the rulings, wisdoms, and spiritual dimensions of these pillars through straightforward readings and class discussion. Emphasis is placed on practical guidance for everyday life, including how to maintain purification, perform prayer in public or workplace settings, and navigate common challenges in modern contexts. The course also develops students’ ability to teach and coach others in these essential practices with clarity, confidence, and compassion—fostering both personal discipline and community leadership grounded in the Prophetic example.

Course Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Identify water that can and cannot be used for ritual washing.
• Execute the steps of wudu and ghusl with accuracy, fluency, and joy.
• Identify the start and end of their menstrual cycles.
• Measure their own prayer based on steps, parts, and interaction.
• List the required and recommended actions of purification, prayer, and fasting.
• Identify basic Arabic terminology used in the study of fiqh.
• Present foundational fiqh rulings and practices clearly and correctly.

Course Prerequisites

Course Materials

Students are responsible for purchasing all required textbooks before the start of class.
Ribāṭ textbooks are available at the Rabata Bookshop

Registration Information

Questions?
Contact registration@rabata.org

Attendance Policy

Students are expected to attend all scheduled class sessions and participate actively in their learning. Consistent attendance supports academic success and helps maintain the collaborative learning environment of the classroom. If an absence is unavoidable, students are responsible for communicating with their instructor, reviewing missed material, and completing any assigned work.

Technology Requirements

To ensure a successful online learning experience, all students must have regular access to a personal
computer and reliable high-speed internet. Courses at Ribāṭ University are delivered through Canvas and may include video lectures, interactive discussions, digital readings, and multimedia assignments.
Students are responsible for maintaining the technology needed to participate fully.

Minimum Technical Requirements

Technology Skills

Additional Notes and Technical Support

• Students are expected to check course announcements and email regularly.
• Technical support is available for login issues, course access, and basic troubleshooting.