Hadith Memorization Course Opens at Masjid al-Haram From 26 June to 4 August 2026
Key Takeaways
- The Presidency of Religious Affairs is running a free Hadith and Islamic texts memorisation course at Masjid al-Haram (Grand Mosque) this summer for both men and women
- Men’s programme runs 26 June – 4 August 2026; women’s programme runs 5 – 30 July 2026
- Participants must have memorised at least five parts (juz) of the Quran to qualify for entry; places are limited and require an interview
The Presidency of Religious Affairs at Masjid al-Haram (Grand Mosque) is launching its Hadith and Scientific Texts Memorisation Course for the summer of 1448 AH, open to both men and women.
Location
The programme is held in person inside Masjid al-Haram (Grand Mosque), at the King Abdullah Expansion, Gates 114–123, in the front prayer halls. It is free to attend.
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Dates and Schedule
The men’s and women’s programmes run on different timelines.
| Section | Opening / Start | End | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | Friday 26 June 2026 (orientation) / Saturday 27 June 2026 (start) | Tuesday 4 August 2026 | 40 days |
| Women | Sunday 5 July 2026 | Thursday 30 July 2026 | 20 days (excluding Fridays and Saturdays) |
Daily sessions run across two shifts:
- Morning shift — After Fajr prayer until 9:45 AM
- Evening shift — After Asr prayer until the Adhan of Isha
Who Can Apply
The course is open to both men and women of any nationality. Applicants select the specific course track they wish to join.
Entry requires a minimum level of Quran memorisation depending on the chosen track.
All applicants undergo a short interview before the programme begins to verify memorisation quality and academic level.
Passing the interview does not guarantee a place, as numbers are limited and final acceptance is confirmed separately before the course starts.
Requirements by Track
| Track | Quran Memorisation Required |
|---|---|
| Combination of the Two Sahihs (Abridgment) | Full Quran (30 juz) |
| Bulugh al-Maram / Kifayat al-Mustaqni' | Half the Quran (15 juz) |
| Umdat al-Ahkam / Kitab al-Tawhid | Five parts (5 juz) |
Course Curriculum
Participants choose from eleven classical Islamic texts across Hadith, jurisprudence, Arabic grammar, and Quranic sciences:
- Abridgment of the Two Sahihs by Imam Abdul Haq al-Ishbili
- Hadith Additions of the Four Sunan over the Two Sahihs
- Bulugh al-Maram by Ibn Hajar al-Asqalani
- Umdat al-Ahkam by Abdul Ghani al-Maqdisi
- Kitab al-Manhal al-Jari al-Muntaqa min Fath al-Bari
- Kifayat al-Mustaqni' li-Adillat al-Muqni'
- Kitab al-Tawhid
- Zad al-Mustaqni'
- Introduction to the Principles of Tafsir
- Mukhtasar al-Tahrir
- Alfiyyah ibn Malik
What the Course Offers
- Intensive daily sessions morning and evening
- Teaching from a specialist faculty
- Prizes and incentives for participants
- Certificates of completion upon finishing
- Accommodation and meals provided for male participants throughout the programme
How to Register
Registration is open at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZOvq3CMJXufRy7yJozFRP82ojM7OnDR3HiYHo1L7z0S4MLA/viewform
