TERM 4 - Sirah
The Road to Badr
6 Week Term - 6 Lessons | April 12th - May 17th
Course Description:
After completing three terms of the Seerah, we now enter a new and decisive phase.
The first term covered the lineage of the Prophet ﷺ, his early life, and his Prophethood.
The second focused on the early Makkan period.
The third examined the Hijrah of the Prophet ﷺ and his Companions.
now we enter the road to Badr.
This is one of the most pivotal times in the life of the Prophet ﷺ.
Even if you're new to the Seerah, or new to our Seerah, we are taking new enrolments, and if you do want the previous recordings, we do have those available so you can start off up to date also.
This course is offered both in person and online.
Important Details:
• Six Week Term, 12th April to 17th May
• 6 Classes, One Per Week
• Class Days, Every Sunday
Class Details, Sydney Australia Times:
• In Person Class - Brothers Only, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm - Held in the private library of Sheikh Farhan Bin Rafee, located at 195 Haldon St, Lakemba.
• Online Class - Open To All, 8:10 pm to 9:40 pm
Your Investment
Twelve 90 Minute Classes
Taught By: Sheikh Farhan Bin Rafee - Graduate of the Islamic University of Madinah
Detailed, referenced course notes
Course Slides
Full Class Recordings
Live Question and Answer Sessions
Email Support Throughout the Term
PRice: $150 aud
$100 aud - Limited SPotS
freQuently asKed questions
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By the end of this term, students will be able to:
• Explain the key events that led to the Battle of Badr and the circumstances surrounding it
• Describe the major stages of the Battle of Badr itself and its immediate aftermath
• Analyse the leadership, consultation, and strategic planning of the Prophet ﷺ during this critical period
• Understand the balance between preparation and reliance upon Allah in times of uncertainty
• Recognise the courage, unity, and sacrifice of the Companions
• Evaluate the spiritual and political significance of Badr in shaping the early Muslim community
• Extract practical lessons in resilience, faith, leadership, and obedience that remain relevant today
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Session Schedule - Standard Sydney, Australian Timings.
• Six Week Term, 12th April to 17th May
• 6 Classes, One Per Week
• Class Days, Every SundayClass Timings:
• In Person Class, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm (LAKEMBA)
• Online Class, 8:10 pm to 9:40 pm (OPEN TO STUDENTS WORLDWIDE) -
Book
The prescribed book for this course is Al Fusul, Chapters from the Life of the Messenger, by Ibn Kathir, rahimahullah.This text will serve as a foundational reference for the study of the Seerah during this term.
A copy can be purchased from Darussalam.
Course Notes
Course notes will be shared with students after each class to support revision, reflection, and continued benefit.These notes are provided for personal use only and must not be shared or distributed.
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THIS IS ONLY FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE
Students who wish to receive a certificate of completion must successfully complete the following:
Final Exam: Assess your grasp of the course material through a final exam (Pass Mark: 80%).
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None Required – This course is open to all, regardless of prior knowledge.
To enrol in this course, students must be over 13 years old and have a good understanding of English.
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Students must attend all classes.
One absence is permitted, but multiple unexcused absences will result in expulsion from the course.
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We will be offering this class live on Zoom.
- Brothers and sisters will receive unique ID codes, which they must use as their Zoom ID to ensure complete anonymity.
- Student microphones and cameras must remain turned off at all times.
- Questions in the live chat will be strictly moderated, and any misconduct will result in expulsion.
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Yes. We welcome students from all over the world, wherever you are based.
As this course is offered online, international students are encouraged to attend live.
Please ensure that you carefully check the class timings and convert them to your local time zone before registering.
Live attendance is strongly encouraged in order to gain maximum benefit from the lessons.
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Yes. If you are experiencing genuine financial hardship, you may apply for assistance through The Sunnah Hub Scholarship Program.
Full details, including eligibility and conditions, are available on the scholarship page at the very bottom of this page.
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Yes. You are welcome to attend this term as a new student. The course has been structured so that you can benefit even if you are joining for the first time.
For those who would like to review the earlier stages of the Seerah, the previous three terms are available for purchase. This includes all class recordings and detailed class notes.
Full access to the previous three terms - All recordings and class notes
$150 AUD.Please email admin@thesunnahhub.com for more details.
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Send your questions to admin@thesunnahhub.com

