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Terms & Conditions
The following terms and conditions represent an agreement between the two parties being; Arabic Courses (Us) and the Student (You). The objectives of these terms and conditions is to facilitate the best possible learning environment and experience for you the student. These terms and conditions are deemed to be binding upon the student following enrolment to any course not upon registration. Upon enrolment to any course the student hereby agrees to abide by the following:
Clothing
- Every student upon enrolment to any class is required to dress in accordance with the Sharee’ah.
- For males this means clothing must cover the mans ‘Awrah’ and must not reveal ones chest, or shoulders (in accordance with the clothing requirements for prayer).
- Hijaab must be worn by all Muslim sisters in front of any male teachers. The characteristics of the minimum required Hijaab are stipulated in appendix one to this agreement.
- Clothing that contains pictures are not allowed, as the angels do not enter houses that have in them a dog or pictures of things that have a soul.
Asking questions and general manners
- Every student has the right to ask well intended question related to the lesson without rebuke, however, every student is required to observe the proper Islamic etiquettes when asking.
- Every student is required to either write down their question or raise their hand before asking. Every student is kindly requested not to shout out in class or while the teacher is teaching the lesson.
- It is desired that questions tutors direct to individual students are answered by the selected student. As such it is NOT allowed for other students to shout out, or ‘whisper’ the answer to the student being questioned. Every student should be given the opportunity to think for themselves, and persistence in shouting out answers or whispering the answers to them will result in their actions being recorded on their permanent record and could affect their acceptance in future lessons.
Student interaction
- Students are required to respect their fellow colleagues and teachers. This means that rude behaviour, sarcasm, and general disrespect will not be tolerated. Failure to do so could lead to disciplinary action including potential expulsion from lessons without a refund.
- Any rebuke or correction of another student is the sole right and responsibility of the teacher. If anyone feels that another student is behaving incorrectly, then the teacher or administration should be informed immediately so the teacher or the Arabic Courses administration can address the matter in the most appropriate and effective way.
Homework, Attendance and lateness
- Every student is required to complete all homework when given in accordance with the respective deadlines stipulated by the teacher. Failure to do so will be logged into the students permanent online record. This record represents the tool utilised by Arabic Courses in evaluating students’ needs, progress and performance. A positive student record which suggests the student is fulfilling his / her duties and is meeting the demands of the course could earn the student extra ‘Unit Points’. ‘Units Point’ entitle the student to a number of potential benefits that can be gained upon completion of each unit, and with other achievements.
- Every student is required to attend every lesson once booked and to arrive to lessons on time. Failure to attend without a valid excuse or constant lateness will be noted on the student’s permanent online record.
Exams
- It is expected that students will sit Exams at the end of each Unit. This will be a pre-defined exam, and the date will be established on the first day of lesson. Exams are utilised as part of Arabic Course to add rigour to our courses to ensure students make the required level of progress. They should be seen as an incentive and a tool for the student to make the most out of their learning experience. Failure to attend an exam without a valid excuse could hinder the student’s progress. It is noted that where a failure to complete an exam on the part of the student requires its completion, at a rearranged date this could incur extra costs for students. Students are strongly advised therefore that they complete their exams per the pre arranged dates.
Progress and Unit Completion
- No student will be able to progress to the next level within the Arabic Courses syllabus structure unless they have completed and passed the exams of the relevant prerequisite courses or shown their competence at the selected level.
- All online exams will require the student to log in, and complete their exam within the stated time limit, students are not allowed to use their notes, or any other materials pertaining to their exam.
- The student is reminded that a failure to comply with this rule in accordance with the saying of the Messenger of Allaah صلى الله عليه و سلّم “whoever cheats us, is not from us”. will result in a sin on the day of judgement, and will have lasting affects on future lessons.
Materials and Notes
- Arabic-Courses will take responsibility for providing the required materials and notes for our courses. Only where necessary or due to specific requirements will students have to acquire additional study material
- Please refer to the following clause with regards to copyright.
Copyright
- All materials given to students are a combination of efforts from scholars and students of knowledge of the past, and also the efforts of the administration of Arabic-Courses.com. Therefore, we cannot claim any right to the knowledge that is conveyed in our materials and you are free to ‘re-word’ or ‘use’ our notes in order to form your own notes or curriculum (whilst not forgetting us in your du’aas). However, we do claim right to the presentation of that knowledge via diagrams, tables, wording, style or anything contained within not pertaining to the actual knowledge. If anyone wishes to use our materials (in the form that they are presented by Us), they must first seek our permission, and secondly make the necessary references in their footnotes, and bibliography.
Grievances
- As with all interaction between people, its is possible that differences and even conflict can occur. Whilst We will take all possible steps to prevent this it is possible that students may not be happy with some aspect of our courses or establishment.
- In relation to this we remind the student of the religious obligation to deal with any grievances with the proper Islamic etiquettes, by reporting anything negative to directly to Us. This is to ensure any issues are dealt with in an the most efficient and effective manner without causing unnecessary harm
- As much as is possible it is desired that any issues arising are dealt with quietly and discreetly. We remind the student that covering another Muslims mistakes is a vital part of Islaam, and is necessary for the cohesion of the Muslim community. We welcome any recommendations and advice and we will take all complaints very seriously.
- By conveying ones displeasure without taking the Islamic means of correction the student may fall into that which haraam and potentially a major sin. We request therefore that students kindly establish this proactive, constructive and productive communication with us so that we are made aware of any shortcomings.
Payment
- Once a student has committed to study a particular lesson, they are obligated to complete the full payment of the course on the first day of the course unless it is formally agreed that student can pay in instalments.
- We note that enrolment to a course indicates a desire by the student to complete the entire course and therefore a commitment to pay for its entirety. If, for whatever reason, the student has been allowed to pay in instalments, they are still therefore obliged to make the all designated payments per the students agreed instalment plan. This is irrespective of whether the student attends all lessons or not.
- By committing to a course students are signing a binding contract that is obligatory to complete and fulfil.
Cancellation
- Every student who books a course has the right to cancel any booking made (provided we are given in excess of one weeks notice before the course start date) due to:
- A booking made by mistake, in which we will give a full re-fund
- In order to change their booking to another unit, in which we will re-fund the difference if it occurs.
- However, any costs that are incurred upon us in order to process the student’s booking transaction will be the responsibility of the student to pay if they cancel their booking and want a refund.
- Once the lesson has started, we cannot give a refund, however We will, where possible, provide such students with the option of re-booking the same course at a later date or the option to study a different unit.
- We reserve the right to cancel any lesson for whatever reason up to 7 days prior to the lesson date and re-fund students the amount they have paid in full regardless of any fees incurred upon us in order to process their booking transaction.
Personal Data
- Any details entrusted to us will not be passed onto any organisation or individual external to Arabic-Courses.com or our sister organisations. Your information is an ‘Amaanah’ (a trust) and it is sinful to betray this Trust.
- We do NOT record any details regarding the users;
- Bank account information,
- Debit Card/Credit Card information.
- All information regarding the users Debit Card/Credit Card is passed directly to PayPal Inc Via a Secure Server guarded by Thawte Security encryption.
- The only information that we record about you is information necessary for correspondence, and monitoring the user’s progress.
- You, the student, are required to keep your information up to date, and it can be edited at will via the UserControlPanel.
Appendix One
Description of the minimum Hijaab
- A Hijaab must cover the head in a way that only reveals from the face that which is washed in Wudhoo.
- From the Hijaab is the complete covering of the body in a way that does not reveal the skin of a woman’s Awrah (what which should be covered). That includes
- Forearms,
- Chest,
- Shins,
- Belly,
- Neck.
- An overall description of the minimum hijaab is that which is required for a Muslim sister to perform Salaah (Namaaz).
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