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The Science Of Fiqh, Made Clear For Every Muslim.

A structured, practical path through the science of fiqh; taught in clear English and grounded in authentic scholarship.

No account needed to apply.

  • 12-month structured program
  • Taught in clear English
  • Overseen by a Master's student of fiqh
The Ka'bah in Makkah, the direction of prayer
Where the study of fiqh begins

Ahkam Academy began with a simple conviction; every Muslim deserves to understand how they worship.

Not rulings memorised without meaning, but a living understanding of the science behind daily practice.

Student experiences

Here's what our students are saying

Genuine reflections from students studying with Ahkam Academy.

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Adil Salim

Rakibul Islam

Matthew Terada

Mahdi Siddique

Mohammed Ali

In their words

Assalamu alaikum, Ahkam has been an invaluable learning experience for me. The lessons are well-structured, clear, practical, and easy to follow, and I've noticed a meaningful improvement in both my understanding and my daily practice. The instruction is engaging, and the content is suitable for all age groups. My 14-year-old daughter occasionally joins me during the lectures and is able to follow and understand the lessons with ease. I sincerely recommend Ahkam to anyone seeking a meaningful, accessible, and reliable path to Islamic learning. Jazakum Allah khairan

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Aziza A.

Alberta, Canada

Ahkam academy makes learning fiqh easier. Lessons are manageable and the teacher is very understanding. It is a welcoming environment and very interactive. Its as overall enjoyable experience. I would recommend for anyone who wants to learn dean.

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Maryam H.

Birmingham, United Kingdom

My Experience with Ahkam Academy's Fiqh Program

Bismillāhir-Raḥmānir-Raḥīm Alhamdulillāh, I am very grateful to Allah ﷻ for giving me the opportunity to study Fiqh through Ahkam Academy. My experience with the Fiqh program has been very meaningful and beneficial to me, both in my understanding of the dīn and in my daily life. Before studying Fiqh in a structured way, I knew many Islamic rulings, but I sometimes found it difficult to understand the reasons behind them, the differences between certain opinions, and how to properly apply them. Through this program, I have learned to look at Fiqh with a deeper understanding and to appreciate the importance of learning from reliable sources and qualified teachers. One of the things I value most about the program is that it has helped me become more careful about my worship and everyday decisions. Studying Fiqh has made me realize how much knowledge we need in order to worship Allah ﷻ correctly. It has also increased my desire to learn more and not simply depend on what I have heard from others. The classes have also helped me understand that seeking Islamic knowledge is a journey that requires patience, consistency, and sincerity. Even when some lessons were challenging, I found them beneficial because they encouraged me to think, review, ask questions, and go back to the material until I understood it better. I am especially thankful for the teachers and the effort they put into explaining the lessons and guiding the students. Their dedication has made the learning experience valuable for me. I have benefited not only from the information I learned but also from being reminded of the importance of seeking knowledge for the sake of Allah ﷻ. Studying Fiqh through Ahkam Academy has strengthened my connection to my dīn and increased my appreciation for the scholars and the knowledge they have preserved for us. It has reminded me that there is always more to learn, regardless of how long we have been studying Islam. I sincerely thank Ahkam Academy for providing this opportunity and creating an environment where students can learn and grow in Islamic knowledge. May Allah ﷻ reward all the teachers, administrators, and everyone who contributes to the academy. May He put barakah in their efforts, accept their work, increase them in beneficial knowledge, and make this knowledge a means of benefit for the students and the wider Muslim community. I am truly grateful to be part of this learning journey, and I ask Allah ﷻ to allow me to continue seeking beneficial knowledge and, most importantly, to practice what I learn and share it with others with sincerity and wisdom. Jazākum Allāhu khayran to everyone at Ahkam Academy for this valuable opportunity. May Allah ﷻ accept it from all of you. Āmīn.

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Rehana S.

Oklahoma, United States

My experience with Ahkam Academy has been truly beneficial, alhamdulillah. The academy has helped me gain a stronger understanding of fiqh and more importantly, taught me how to practically apply that knowledge in my daily life. I feel more confident in understanding the rulings of Islam and implementing them in my everyday actions. I'm very grateful for what I've learned and would highly recommend Ahkam Academy to anyone looking to strengthen their Islamic knowledge, InshaAllah.

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Iman A.

Toronto, Canada

Alhamdulillah, I have benefited greatly from studying at Ahkam Academy. I have been a student of Ustadh Ibrahim for over two years, studying Hanbali fiqh, comparative fiqh, and Mabadi al-Fiqh. As part of the first core cohort, we had the opportunity to explore many topics in depth, including life in the grave. I especially benefited from our comparative fiqh discussions. We practised examining different evidences and learned how scholars extract rulings from hadiths and ayat. These discussions showed me how much knowledge and careful study are required to properly understand fiqh. This program was my first introduction to studying fiqh in depth, and it became a gateway that made me want to continue learning more. We have also begun studying Arabic grammar, which I am very excited about. I would recommend this program to anyone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of fiqh. I have benefited tremendously, and I cannot thank our teacher enough. May Allah bless him, reward him abundantly, and place barakah in Ahkam Academy.

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Fadumo B.

Madinah, Saudi Arabia

Studying Intro to Fiqh with Ahkam Academy has been a very beneficial and enriching experience, especially as someone who had never studied fiqh in detail before. Although I had a general understanding of many aspects of Islam, I had never had the opportunity to study the subject in a structured way or truly understand the principles and reasoning behind many of the rulings I encountered in everyday life. The course provided me with a strong foundation in basic fiqh as well as the fiqh of ṣalāh. It helped me understand not only how to perform acts of worship correctly, but also the reasoning, evidence, and scholarly methodology behind many of the rulings. Learning about the different categories of rulings and how scholars derive and explain them gave me a much deeper appreciation for fiqh as a science. I particularly benefited from studying the rulings related to prayer, an act of worship we Muslims do every day multiple times a day. Learning those rulings helped me better my Salah. At the same time, the broader introduction to fiqh helped me develop a better understanding of how Islamic rulings are approached beyond ṣalāh. Another aspect I greatly appreciated was being introduced to the Qur'an, Sunnah, and scholarly opinions behind the rulings. This made the course much more meaningful and helped me understand that fiqh is not simply a collection of rules to memorize, but a detailed and scholarly discipline rooted in evidence. Overall, Ahkam Academy's Intro to Fiqh course gave me a foundation that I previously lacked. It strengthened my understanding of my religion, gave me greater confidence in my worship, and encouraged me to continue seeking Islamic knowledge. For someone who had little formal background in fiqh, this course was an excellent starting point and has given me a strong foundation to build upon.

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Medina M.

Edmonton, Canada

Ahkam has positively changed how I understand Fiqh, making more complicated rules approachable and easy to apply and understand. The teaching style is very engaging and clear, and has given me so much clarification and broadened my overall understanding and confidence.

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Aysha M

Toronto, Canada

Our Mission

Reviving clarity in worship

Ahkam Academy exists to make the science of fiqh accessible, structured, and practical for every Muslim; presented in a way that is academically reliable, spiritually grounded, and easy for modern students to understand.

A believer in prayer
A strong, functional foundation

Program purpose

A clear, step-by-step path through fiqh

The program covers the foundations of worship, financial dealings, personal matters, and legal rulings; giving every student a strong and functional understanding of fiqh.

Clear structure

A step-by-step curriculum covering the foundations of worship and daily practice.

Accessible learning

Taught in clear English, removing language barriers to Islamic knowledge.

Practical application

Functional understanding you can confidently apply in daily life.

Fiqh is not just knowing the ruling. It is worshipping Allah with understanding.

That conviction shapes every lesson we teach.

Fiqh 101

Program & curriculum outline

A 12-month structured fiqh program.

More programs coming soon

Worship

Fiqh of Worship

Core topics

  • Purification
  • Prayer
  • Fasting
  • Zakah
  • Hajj and Umrah
Social & financial

Transactions & Personal Matters

Core topics

  • Trade and Business
  • Contracts
  • Marriage & Family Relations
  • Criminal Law
  • Introduction to Inheritance

By the end of 12 months, you'll hold a structured understanding of fiqh across worship and practical life.

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How it works

From application to mastery

Every student follows the same structured journey, supported at each step.

  1. 01

    Register & apply

    Create your Ahkam Academy account, then complete the Fiqh 101 application.

  2. 02

    Approval & enrollment

    Once your application is reviewed and accepted, complete enrollment to unlock the course.

  3. 03

    Learn

    Work through modules and lessons with lecture recordings, slides, and structured resources.

  4. 04

    Assignments & quizzes

    Apply what you learn and receive feedback from your instructors as you go.

  5. 05

    Track your progress

    Follow your progress through the 12-month program from your student dashboard.

The learning experience

Everything you need to learn with confidence

A complete learning environment built for serious, structured study; not a loose collection of videos.

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Learn from anywhere, at your own pace

Structured modules & lessons

Content is organised into modules and lessons, so you always know where you are in the program.

Lecture recordings

Watch recorded lessons at your own pace, revisiting topics whenever you need to.

Slides, PDFs & resources

Each lesson comes with handbooks, workbooks, and supporting materials to study from.

Assignments

Apply what you learn through assignments submitted directly in your student portal.

Quizzes & assessments

Check your understanding with quizzes and assessments throughout the program.

Instructor feedback

Receive grades and private feedback from instructors on your submitted work.

Why Ahkam Academy

Serious, structured, and trustworthy

The Prophet's Mosque in Madinah
Grounded in authentic scholarship
  • A complete 12-month fiqh program

  • Taught in clear and simple English

  • Instructors include graduates and current students of the Islamic University of Madinah, alongside students of knowledge grounded in fiqh

  • All instruction is overseen by Ibrahim Mohamed Hersi, a Master's student in fiqh at the Islamic University of Madinah

  • Taught primarily according to the Hanbali school while considering the beneficial positions of other schools where appropriate

  • Structured learning supported by handbooks, workbooks, case studies, and assessments

  • Designed for beginners and returning students seeking clarity and confidence in their worship

A message from the instructor

Guided by dedicated scholarship

Ibrahim Mohamed Hersi, lead instructor at Ahkam Academy
Ibrahim Mohamed Hersi
“My goal is to open the doors of this science to anyone who wants to learn it properly,”

A simple, trustworthy, and structured way to understand worship and daily rulings without confusion.

Ibrahim Mohamed Hersi is a Master's student specializing in fiqh at the Islamic University of Madinah. After personally experiencing how difficult it can be for non-native speakers to understand fiqh through advanced Arabic texts, he set out to build a structured English-based program that remains faithful to authentic scholarship. He oversees all teaching, curriculum development, and quality standards.

Ibrahim Mohamed Hersi

Master's student in fiqh · Islamic University of Madinah

Begin your journey

The 12-month Fiqh program

A complete curriculum covering worship, transactions, personal matters, and inheritance. Apply first, no account needed; once accepted, create your account and continue to payment and access.

No account needed to apply. You'll create one after acceptance if you don't already have one.

Questions & answers

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know before you apply. Still curious? Reach out any time.