A program that integrates Islamic knowledge with teaching skills, preparing you to become educators in Islamic subjects. It covers Quranic studies, Hadith, Fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence), Islamic history, Arabic language, and pedagogy. Equips you to teach in schools, religious institutions, or pursue higher studies in Islamic education and Shariah.

Many students choose Diploma in Islamic Studies Education because:

• Strong demand for Islamic education teachers in schools and religious institutions.
• Provides a foundation in both Islamic knowledge and teaching methodology.
• Promotes spiritual growth alongside academic learning.
  

Some students do not choose Diploma in Islamic Studies Education because:

• Requires mastery of Arabic and classical Islamic texts.
• Teaching careers in Islamic studies may require further qualifications (a bachelor’s degree).
  

Lifestyle During Study:

• Coursework includes Quranic recitation (Tajweed), Hadith studies, Fiqh, and educational psychology.
• Teaching practicums in Islamic schools or religious centres.
• Balanced between academic classes and practical teaching training.
  

After Graduation:

• Work as an Islamic education teacher, religious instructor, or mosque educator.
• Opportunities in curriculum development or Islamic educational publishing.
• Clear pathway to a Bachelor’s degree in Islamic Studies or Education.
  

What is Hard:

• Memorising Quranic verses, Hadith, and understanding Fiqh rulings in depth.
  

What is Easy:

• Teaching Islamic morals and values if you are passionate about guiding others.
  

Fun Fact:

“Islamic educators are not only teachers — they are role models shaping the moral and spiritual lives of students.”

This is for you if you like:

• Quranic studies and the Arabic language
• Teaching and guiding others
• Learning about Islamic history and civilisation
• Applying Islamic knowledge in modern education
• Promoting moral and spiritual values
  

Career Opportunities:

• Islamic Studies Teacher (primary/secondary schools)
• Religious Educator (madrasah or mosque)
• Quranic and Tajweed Instructor
• Curriculum Developer (Islamic education)
• Islamic Textbook Writer or Editor
  

Relevant Certifications to Consider:

• Teaching Permit (KPM – Ministry of Education Malaysia)
• Tahfiz and Quranic Teaching Certification
• Diploma in Education (Islamic Pedagogy Specialisation)
• Arabic Language Proficiency Courses