July 14–25, 2026: Foundations Course at Masjid al-Nabawi

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July 14–25, 2026: Foundations Course at Masjid al-Nabawi

The Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Two Holy Mosques announced the course on 23 Muharram 1448H (July 8, 2026), as part of its ongoing scholarly programs at Masjid an-Nabawi (Prophet’s Mosque).

What the Course Covers

The course is titled “Creedal and Jurisprudential Foundations” (التأسيس العقدي والفقهي). It includes lessons on Aqeedah, Fiqh, Usul al-Fiqh, and Fiqhi Qawaid, along with explanations of classical Islamic texts. A group of senior scholars will teach the sessions.

Requirements

No prior enrollment or academic requirement is mentioned. Lessons are open public sessions inside Masjid an-Nabawi (Prophet’s Mosque), and anyone can attend.

Language

The lessons are held in Arabic, focused on explaining classical texts in Aqeedah and Fiqh.

Online or Offline

The course is held in person (offline) at Masjid an-Nabawi (Prophet’s Mosque). No online or streaming option has been mentioned.

Location

Lessons take place at several locations inside Masjid an-Nabawi (Prophet’s Mosque), over a two-week period, from 29 Muharram to 10 Safar 1448H.

Area	How Common	Notes
First Saudi Expansion, between the two pillars (التوسعة السعودية الأولى بين الحصوتين)	⭐ Highly Recommended	Main area used for most lessons
Near Quba Gate (باب قياء)	✅ Recommended	Used for some specific lessons
Near Bab Umar bin Al-Khattab (باب عمر بن الخطاب)	✅ Recommended	Used for one lesson

Visitors who are unsure where to go can head to the First Saudi Expansion area between the two pillars, since it hosts the majority of lessons. Mosque staff or security can also direct attendees by asking for “the scholarly lessons” or “the foundations course.”

Who Can Attend

The course is open to both Saudi residents and international visitors. The announcement states the lessons are for visitors of Masjid an-Nabawi (Prophet’s Mosque) and students of knowledge, with no restriction based on nationality or residency status.

Cost

The course is free of charge.

Link to Apply

No registration link is available. Attendance is open, and visitors can join the lessons directly at the announced times and locations inside Masjid an-Nabawi (Prophet’s Mosque).

July 14–25, 2026: Foundations Course at Masjid al-Nabawi
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