The Oxford Traditional Knowledge Foundation (OTKF)
The Oxford Traditional Knowledge Foundation (OTKF) is a non-profit society for the preservation, transmission and development of traditional spirituality, knowledges and arts. Based in Oxford, England, OTKF aims to raise the standard of culture and thought of local community, by revivifying timeless spiritual perspectives on holistic learning, craft, and way of life. The spiritual perspective of the foundation is that of the Islamic tradition, but the foundation desires to work with people of other faiths and world-views who similarly wish to uphold and spread ethical and responsible lifestyles and cultures of beauty.
Oxford Weekly Madrasa Programme
This weekly educational programme provides a
basic yet comprehensive curriculum for the
person seeking to deepen his or her faith and
practice. Taught by traditionally-trained yet
western teachers, the classes cover
disciplines which are necessary for every
Muslim to know, including the Muslim creed
(`aqida), the Prophetic biography
(sira), Muslim practice and law
(fiqh), introductory Arabic, and
purification of the heart (tazkiya).
The texts used are traditional and
universally regarded works of Muslim
scholarship.
The OTKF Weekly Madrasa Programme is held during three semesters, in parallel with those of Oxford University. The classes are currently held in the excellent educational facilities of Oxford Brookes University, in Headington, Oxford, on Sundays from 1pm–6pm. Willing students of all ages are welcome, and the classes are offered free of charge.
The OTKF Weekly Madrasa Programme is held during three semesters, in parallel with those of Oxford University. The classes are currently held in the excellent educational facilities of Oxford Brookes University, in Headington, Oxford, on Sundays from 1pm–6pm. Willing students of all ages are welcome, and the classes are offered free of charge.