About
Imam Abu Hamid al-Ghazali (450 – 505 AH) was a towering renewer (mujaddid) of Islam, whose crisis of faith led him to abandon worldly prestige for Sufi introspection. Bidayat al-Hidayah (The Beginning of Guidance), composed late in his life, distills his journey into a practical manual for spiritual wayfarers (salikun). It bridges juristic rigor and Sufi devotion, emphasizing that guidance (hidayah) begins with disciplined action before evolving into heart purification.
Scholar’s Insight:
“Bidayat al-Hidayah is not merely read—it is lived. Its objectives converge on one goal: To turn the seeker from a slave of habit (‘aadah) into a slave of Allah (‘ibad ar-Rahman), whose every breath is a testament to His remembrance.”
This is part of Weekly Halaqah Ta’lim (Marhala 1) curriculum.
Objective
- Instilling Immediate Spiritual Vigilance (Muraqabah)
- Establishing a God-Centered Daily Regimen (Nizam Yaumi)
- Mastering Self-Accountability (Muhasabat al-Nafs)
- Laying Foundations for Advanced Spirituality
- Embarking on the Path of Wayfaring (Suluk)
Medium of Instruction
Classes will be taught in English language.
Entry Requirements
Prospective students must demonstrate self-driven enthusiasm for learning, independent of parental or guardian influence.
This program is recommended for
- Seekers at all stages of spiritual development
- Students of Islamic sciences
- Those seeking practical guidance for self-improvement
Day, Time & Venue
Below are the offered days and times. Classes will commence upon reaching a minimum of 15 enrolled students.
Day: Every Saturdays
Time: 9 Am – 1 Pm
Venue: PKMS Building
218e Changi Road #03-07
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
Click the link below to purchase the book.
Beginning of Guidance (Bidayah al-Hidayah) – English
Fees
Halaqah Kitab: Bidayah Al-Hidayah
For Weekly Halaqah Ta'lim Student (with $90 one-time registration fee) $73/mth
For Occasional Student $90/mth
Refer to our payment policy here.