The Arabi Islamic studies course guides you to learn the religious sciences in an orderly way, beginning with sound aqidah (creed), the fiqh of daily worship, selected hadith, the sirah (life) of the Prophet, through to adab and akhlak put into practice. Every private session is one on one with a teacher, an ustadz or ustadzah of real competence, for teens through adults, available at home or over a video screen.
Curriculum organized into five branches of knowledge
Sources drawn from recognized, authoritative books
5 Branches of KnowledgeAqidah, fiqh, hadith, sirah, and akhlak
5 Branches of KnowledgeAqidah, fiqh, hadith, sirah, and akhlak
GuidedDialogue and questions every session
394+Teachers serving Surabaya
StructuredFrom the basics to deeper study
2 WaysIn person and online
5 Branches of KnowledgeAqidah, fiqh, hadith, sirah, and akhlak
GuidedDialogue and questions every session
394+Teachers serving Surabaya
StructuredFrom the basics to deeper study
2 WaysIn person and online
Quick Answer
What is the Islamic studies course at Arabi?
The Arabi Method delivers systematic teaching of Islamic Studies for students in Surabaya, from the Ampel quarter to Sukolilo, with clear stages so the results take root. The Arabi Islamic studies course is orderly guidance in the religious sciences covering 5 main branches, namely aqidah (creed), fiqh, hadith, sirah, and adab together with akhlak.
Key points
Five branches of knowledge arranged from a sound foundation through to deeper study.
Material is drawn from recognized, authoritative books and explained in plain language.
Every session opens room for dialogue, questions, and real-life case studies.
Start at the right point whether you are a beginner or wish to go deeper.
Quick facts
Branches of knowledge
5 main fields
Format
One-on-one private
Way of learning
In person and online
Learners
Teens through adults
What It Is
What is Islamic Studies in Surabaya?
Understanding Islamic Studies in Surabaya means building a strong Islamic foundation in a city with a tradition of reciting the Quran that has been rooted since the era of the Wali Songo.
Sound aqidah as the footing, from the pillars of faith through to an introduction to tauhid (the oneness of Allah).
The fiqh of daily worship, from thaharah (purification), salah, fasting, through to zakat, explained step by step.
Selected hadith and the sirah of the Prophet as living examples of deeds and character.
Adab and akhlak trained into habits, from the manners of seeking knowledge to social character.
Who It Is For
Who This Islamic Studies Course Is For
There is always a way to understand the religion better, at whatever stage you are now. The first session begins with a brief assessment, then the ustadz places you at the stage that fits.
Teens in the Years of Searching
Strengthening the foundations of the religion in the years of searching, from sound aqidah to the adab of friendship, with close language and a safe space to ask.
University Students and Professionals
Reordering your understanding of the religion amid a busy life, with correct fiqh of worship and the adab of dealings that work on campus and at work.
Adults Just Starting Out
Beginning to learn the religious sciences from the basics calmly, accompanied by one dedicated ustadz with no awkwardness and at a pace that adjusts to you.
Muslim Families
Growing a home built on knowledge, with adab and akhlak practiced together and Islamic values agreed upon within the family.
Branches of Knowledge
Five Branches of Knowledge You Will Study
Islamic studies at Arabi is organized into five fields that complete one another, from the foundation of belief to everyday action.
01
Aqidah and Tauhid
Knowing Allah and the pillars of faith with sound belief, from an introduction to tauhid rububiyyah, uluhiyyah, and asma wa sifat, through to guarding belief from what corrupts it.
02
Fiqh of Worship
The proper way of daily worship according to the guidance, from thaharah (purification) and wudu, salah, fasting, zakat, through to an introduction to hajj, explained step by step and practiced until correct.
03
Hadith and Ulumul Hadith
Studying selected hadith with their meaning, learning about their narrators, and the basics of distinguishing the grade of a hadith, so students grow used to referring to the Prophet's words correctly.
04
Sirah and Islamic History
The life of the Prophet Muhammad, his companions, and the legacy of Islamic civilization, drawing out lessons of deeds and character to follow in everyday life.
05
Adab and Akhlak
Character toward Allah, others, and oneself, from the manners of seeking knowledge and family adab through to character in dealings, trained into real, good habits.
Students may focus on a single branch or take them in sequence, according to their needs and level.
Child Readiness
Signs You Are Ready to Begin Islamic Studies
Before starting Islamic Studies, Muslim families in Surabaya can weigh their child's readiness through stages adjusted to age and ability, from basic introduction to advanced levels. The religious sciences are open to every level of understanding. The markers below help you recognize where you stand, and the ustadz adjusts the learning stage through an assessment chat at the start.
Teens and Students
You wish to strengthen the basics of the religion and adab
You have questions about belief or worship
You are willing to discuss and listen to explanations
Adults and Professionals
You wish to improve your worship and add to your understanding
You have a regular hour or so each week
You are open to turning knowledge into daily habits
What Arabi Prepares
A brief understanding assessment in the first session
A learning plan suited to the branch and stage
A summary of the material and references each session
Guidance
The Virtue of Seeking Knowledge
وَقُل رَّبِّ زِدْنِي عِلْمًا
Wa qur rabbi zidni ilma
And say, My Lord, increase me in knowledge.
QS Taha: 114
This plea for added knowledge is the adab and the spirit that Arabi plants in every Islamic studies student.
The Arabi Method
How Arabi Teaches the Religious Sciences
The Arabi Method delivers systematic teaching of Islamic Studies for students in Surabaya, from the Ampel quarter to Sukolilo, with clear stages so the results take root. Four pillars that keep knowledge conveyed correctly, easy to grasp, and connected to action.
01
Tiered from the Basics
Material is arranged from a sound foundation toward deeper discussion. Aqidah and basic fiqh are strengthened first, then students step into wider topics standing on firm footing.
02
Two-Way Dialogue
Every session opens room for questions and answers. The ustadz explains, students ask, and everyday matters are discussed together, so knowledge feels close to daily life.
03
Drawn from Authoritative Sources
Explanations are drawn from the Quran, hadith, and books recognized by the scholars. Proofs are presented correctly with their sources, and matters of difference are discussed with adab.
04
Knowledge Put into Practice
Each topic closes with a simple plan for action, from improving your wudu to guarding the manners of speech, so that knowledge grows into good habits.
Getting to Know Your City
Arabi Islamic Studies in Surabaya
Surabaya is the capital of East Java and one of the oldest centres of Islamic education in the archipelago, with the Ampel religious quarter that holds a long history of the Wali Songo's dakwah. From the Kenjeran coast to the southern plains like Wiyung and Lakarsantri, Muslim families in Surabaya preserve the tradition of reciting the Quran in mosques, madrasah, and majelis taklim that live on across generations. This atmosphere makes learning Islamic Studies in Surabaya feel woven into daily life, guided by ustadz and ustadzah who understand the rhythm of this city of santri.
Around the Ampel Mosque in Surabaya, a long tradition of reciting the Quran has grown. Your child learns Islamic Studies with the adab and depth that suit the atmosphere of this historic quarter.
The pesantren roots of East Java
Surabaya is surrounded by a strong tradition of pesantren and madrasah across East Java. The Arabi Method continues those roots with structured and lasting teaching of Islamic Studies.
Reach across the districts
From Rungkut, Sukolilo, to Wiyung, Arabi's ustadz and ustadzah accompany Surabaya families in learning Islamic Studies privately at home and online.
Comparison
Weighing Private Islamic Studies at Arabi
Many families in Surabaya look for Islamic Studies learning that is structured with a clear method, so a student's progress can be followed from one session to the next. Good religious learning opens room to ask and makes sure the sources referenced are correct. Here is a plain comparison of several options, to help you decide on the right path.
Aspect
Arabi Private
Self-Study
General Lectures
Room to ask
Direct questions and answers every session
Questions often go unanswered in full
Limited chance to ask because of the many attendees
Sources referenced
Drawn from authoritative books with their proofs
Hard to filter authentic sources on your own
Depends on the theme and speaker of the day
Order of material
Arranged in tiers to suit your needs
Scattered, following whatever you manage to read
Follows the lecture theme, rarely in sequence
Level adjustment
Adjusts to each student's understanding
Depends on personal discipline
One level for everyone present
Progress notes
A summary and regular progress notes
Self-monitoring with no benchmark
No record of development
Pricing
Islamic Studies Cost in Surabaya
The price is the same for all cities. Learn privately at home or online. Contact Arabi for a free initial assessment.
Or pay per session: Rp 55.100 online, Rp 72.870 private, tutor visits your home.
FAQ
Questions about the Islamic Studies Course at Arabi
I am a beginner with no grounding in the religious sciences, can I still join?
Absolutely, and many Arabi students do begin from the basics. The first session starts with a brief assessment to gauge your understanding, then the ustadz places you at the foundation-setting stage, strengthening aqidah and core worship first. Terms are explained in everyday language, so you learn comfortably and without feeling overwhelmed.
Which branches of knowledge are studied in the Islamic studies course?
There are five main branches, namely aqidah and tauhid as the foundation of belief, the fiqh of worship for the proper way of daily worship, hadith together with the basics of ulumul hadith, sirah and Islamic history as an example, and adab and akhlak trained into habits. You may focus on a single branch or take them in sequence according to your needs and learning stage.
Does the material follow a particular madzhab?
Arabi explains the fiqh of worship with authentic proof and honors the diversity of madzhab in matters of furu, that is the branch matters in which the scholars genuinely differ. The ustadz presents authoritative views with adab, without putting down any other Muslim group, so you understand the basis of each view while staying firm in ukhuwah (brotherhood).
How does Arabi make sure the proof presented is correct?
Every explanation is drawn from the Quran, authentic hadith, and books recognized by the scholars, complete with their sources. Weak hadith are not made the basis of a ruling. Arabi teachers are experts in the religious sciences and campus graduates trained to present proof correctly, so the knowledge you receive rests on sources that can be accounted for.
Is this course suitable for teens?
It is, and teens are among the learners Arabi serves. The teenage years are years of searching, and a strong foundation in the religion is a great help. The ustadz opens a safe space for dialogue to ask about belief, the adab of friendship, and everyday concerns, then connects them to the guidance of the religion with close language and without lecturing.
Can the Islamic studies course be taken online?
Yes. Arabi online sessions run over video call with direct questions and answers each meeting, and a summary of the material is shared digitally. The ustadz still guides one on one, so the discussion stays deep. The hours adjust to your availability, including after Maghrib or on weekends, suitable for students and working people alike.
How long is one session and how often is the learning?
One private session lasts about 60 minutes, usually once a week, and can be added to as needed. Each session is filled with explanation of the material, questions and answers, and everyday case studies, then closes with a simple plan for action. The pace adjusts to your ability, faster for those who already have a grounding or slower for deeper study.
Can Islamic Studies lessons in Surabaya be private at home?
Yes. Arabi's ustadz and ustadzah provide private Islamic Studies lessons at home in many areas of Surabaya, from Rungkut, Gubeng, Sukolilo, to Wiyung, with a schedule that adapts to your family's daily life.
How do I choose the right Islamic Studies teacher in Surabaya?
Arabi matches students in Surabaya with an ustadz or ustadzah who suits the child's level and needs. Every teacher is trained in the Arabi Method and teaches Islamic Studies with expertise and a teacher's heart that guides with patience.
Is Islamic Studies in Surabaya available online?
It is. Besides private lessons at home, families in Surabaya can learn Islamic Studies online through the Arabi App, so a student can still recite the Quran with guidance even when schedules are full or distance becomes an obstacle.
Does Arabi reach Ampel and Gubeng in Surabaya?
Yes. Arabi teachers serve families across Surabaya, including Ampel, Gubeng, Rungkut, and other areas. Sessions run privately at your home or online, so Islamic Studies stays accessible wherever you are in Surabaya.
The Arabi Advantage
What Makes Islamic Studies at Arabi Different
Three things that anchor every session of your religious learning.
Knowledge Referenced Correctly
Every explanation is presented with authentic proof and its source. Matters of difference are discussed with adab, without putting down any other Muslim group.
Taught in Plain Language
Terms of the religious sciences are explained in everyday language with real examples, so that even a beginner can grasp deep discussions.
Connected to Daily Action
Each topic closes with a simple plan for action, so the knowledge you learn grows into real worship and character.
Classes
Ways to Learn Islamic Studies
In Person
Private In Person
60 minutes per session
Contact us
An ustadz teaches in person at your home
In-depth one-on-one discussion
Material tailored to your needs
Mornings, afternoons, or weekends
Online
Private Online
60 minutes per session
Contact us
Join an online class from your own home
Material and summaries shared digitally
Direct questions and answers every session
Islamic studies material can be reviewed again through the Arabi App
Why Arabi
What We Safeguard in Every Lesson
Material Arranged in Tiers
Discussion is arranged from a sound foundation through to deeper study, so students build understanding on firm ground.
Authentic Proof
Verses and hadith are presented correctly with their sources. Weak proofs are not made the basis of a ruling.
Room for Questions
Every session opens the chance to ask about the religious matters you face day to day, answered clearly and with adab.
Adab Comes First
Knowledge is conveyed with adab, honoring the diversity of madzhab in matters of fiqh furu (branch matters), and avoiding debate that divides.
Everyday Case Studies
Topics are linked to real situations, from the adab of dealings to guarding the tongue, so knowledge is easy to apply.
Summaries and Progress Notes
Students receive a summary of the material and regular progress notes, so the direction of learning is always clear and measurable.
Teachers who understand Surabaya
Arabi's ustadz and ustadzah accompany students across various areas of Surabaya, from Gubeng and Mulyorejo to Lakarsantri, with expertise and a teacher's heart in teaching Islamic Studies.
Private and online learning
You in Surabaya can choose Islamic Studies privately at home or online through the Arabi App, adapting to your family's busyness in such a dense city.
A method that preserves adab
Learning Islamic Studies in Surabaya goes hand in hand with the planting of adab, in keeping with the city's Islamic tradition that upholds good character in seeking religious knowledge.
