About
Mukhtasar al-Latif stands as a venerable and widely studied primer within the Shafi‘i school of jurisprudence. For centuries, this concise yet comprehensive manual has served as an essential text for students progressing from Safinah al-Najah, offering systematic coverage of core ritual and transactional rulings.
Its scope encompasses:
- Purification (Taharah)
- Prayer (Salah)
- Almsgiving (Zakat)
- Fasting (Sawm)
- Pilgrimage (Hajj)
- Foundational commercial jurisprudence (Trade – Sale & Usury)
Objective
This module is designed to:
- Provide students with a structured progression into intermediate Shafi‘i fiqh, building upon their foundational knowledge.
- Deliver nuanced discussions on ritual observance and transactional rulings with jurisprudential precision.
Module Outline
I. Ritual Purity (Taharah)
- Jurisprudence of purification.
- Obligatory and recommended acts.
II. The Prayer (Salah)
- Conditions, pillars, and integrals.
- Common liturgical variations.
III. Almsgiving (Zakat)
- Thresholds (nisab) and distributions.
- Contemporary applications.
IV. The Pilgrimage (Hajj)
- Rites and their legal classifications.
- Common dispensations.
V. Transactions (Mu‘amalat)
- Permissible and prohibited contracts.
- Ethical-commercial principles.
Medium of Instruction
Classes will be taught in Arabic language.
Entry Requirements
- Prospective students must demonstrate self-driven enthusiasm for learning, independent of parental or guardian influence.
- Able to understand Arabic language (Lesson will be conducted in Arabic)
This program is recommended for
- Madrasah students and graduates.
- Homeschoolers or students of the Arabic Language looking to have a practical implementation of the language.
- Native Arabic speakers.
Day, Time & Venue
Below are the offered days and times. Classes will commence upon reaching a minimum of 15 enrolled students.
Day: Tuesday
Time: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Venue: Rubat Singapura@PKMS Building, 218e Changi Rd, #03-08, Singapore 419737
Assessment
Participation in the assessment is optional. Only candidates who opted to be assessed may request an official transcript upon completion of the program.
Examination Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the final examination, participants must meet the following requirements:
Minimum Attendance: 80%
Performance Evaluation Breakdown:
Mid-Year Examination: 20%
Final Year Examination: 50%
Teacher’s Assessment (Continuous Evaluation): 30%
Teachers
The list of educators in Rubat Singapura is available here.
Book
To be updated.
Fees
Halaqah Kitab: Al-Mukhtasar Al-Latiff
Registration Fee (One-time) $50
Monthly Payment $80
Refer to our payment policy here.