This module of Roots Essentials Online helps you understand the clear proof that Islam is true. It strengthens your belief, helps you feel the sweetness of faith, and builds a strong connection with Allah ﷻ.
Roots Essentials Online aims to transform the lives of Muslim professionals and university students who are unable to attend in-person courses, through five 10-week online modules with interactive live sessions.
The online format offers flexibility while preserving the interactive nature of in-person sessions. Students can attend from anywhere in the world, either live or via recordings, and will have the opportunity to engage in discussions, activities, and Q&A throughout.
Certification will be awarded upon successful completion of all five modules.
“The Prophet ﷺ was asked, “What is the most beloved deed to Allah?”,
he replied “To have Iman in Allah and His messenger…”
[Jami At-Tirmidhi]
Discover a deeper understanding of faith and strengthen your connection with Allah ﷻ through the pursuit of certainty, nurturing a heart rooted in knowledge and trust.
Understanding the heart, self-purification and levels of change.
Exploring the attributes of Allah and recognising His presence in creation.
Deepening awareness of Allah through reflection on His mercy, power, and guidance.
Understanding the role of prophets and divine revelation in guiding humanity.
Exploring the unseen world and nurturing sincere submission to Allah ﷻ.
Understanding accountability, the hereafter, and the consequences of our choices.
Exploring the balance of free will and divine wisdom in shaping our lives.
Developing resilience through faith. Examining the harmony between intellect, evidence, and revelation in understanding truth.
Nurturing faith, cultivating spiritual depth, and addressing doubts with clarity.
“So [Prophet] as a man of pure faith, stand firm and true in your devotion to the religion. This is the natural disposition God instilled in mankind- there is no altering God’s creation- and this is the right religion, though most people do not realize it.”
(Qur’an 30:30)Participate from anywhere in the world! Attend live or catch up with recordings.
Engage in real-time discussions, Q&A, and group activities.
Join a global network of like-minded Muslims.
We want to see a generation of young Muslims who embody and promote a God-centred way of life.
Our mission is to deliver a structured and transformative education in the Essentials of Islam in a way that lowers barriers to access, develops a deep certainty, and inspires action.
Through the Roots teaching method, we guide students to absorb the information, engage in reflection, and ultimately apply the knowledge in their lives.
“Do you not see how Allah compares a good word to a good tree? Its root is firm and its branches reach the sky.” — Qur’an 14:24
Allah likens the faith of a believer to a tree that is deeply rooted in the ground, and its fruit and branches are far reaching. Our goal is to strengthen your foundations, allowing you to reap the abundant fruits of this tree of faith.
Our flagship Essentials Programme is a 5-module, transformative educational program designed to bring Muslims closer to their creator.
Each module re-packages fard ‘ayn (individually obligatory) knowledge in a way that provokes deep reflection and a transformation
in both the mindset and behaviour of students.





Each module focuses on deepening Certainty, Reflection and Action.
Ustadh Shahin-ur Rahman graduated from the Islamic Dawah Academy in Leicester and currently is an instructor at Roots Academy and SiblingsOfIlm, as well as a presenter for IlmFeed. An activist, thinker, educator, and writer.
In 2016, he founded Al-Rahma, a daʿwah organisation based in his hometown of Northampton. He also holds a Master’s degree from the University of Warwick where he studied in the philosophy of education in Islam and the history of its rich educational heritage. Ustadh Shahin previously worked as a curriculum writer for Safar Publications in London.
He is deeply passionate about delivering knowledge in a clear and engaging way, helping students develop a strong grounding in the fundamentals of the Deen and wider Islamic studies.
His teaching style is known for combining clarity, relevance, and spiritual depth, drawing students into reflection and connecting classical knowledge with lived spirituality.
We are honoured to have him teaching this module and look forward to benefitting from his scholarship, insha’Allah.
Full course price
Start Date:30th November 2025
End Date:8th February 2026
Lifetime access to recordings
Unique Roots-style interactivity
Live Sessions: Every Sunday at 11:30AM (GMT)
Don’t worry! Recordings will be made available within 72 hours after each session, allowing you to catch up at your convenience.
This course is ideal for young professionals, university students, and anyone seeking to strengthen their connection with Allah and deepen their understanding of Islam — no matter where they are on their journey. Whether you’re a student, a full-time mother, a working professional, or in any other walk of life, this programme is open to all.
You’re right – our in-person classes are free, and will remain so inshallah. Roots Essentials Online is a brand new course, separate to our in-person classes. You’ll get access to lesson recordings.
Yes, workbooks are available in the UK, Ireland, US, and Australia. Unfortunately, we can’t currently deliver to other countries. Don’t worry though – the workbook isn’t required and you’ll gain just as much by engaging in the lessons and taking your own notes.
We’re sure you’ll find the course highly engaging, but if for any reason it’s not what you’re looking for, just email us at [email protected] within 14 days of signing up, and we’ll issue a full refund.