A detailed look at every stage of the Wifaq-ul-Madaris Dars-e-Nizami curriculum: the four Banin stages and three Banat stages, with the key subjects and duration of each.
dars-e-nizami-stages-en.webp · Dars-e-Nizami stage progression
The Wifaq-ul-Madaris Dars-e-Nizami curriculum has four stages for Banin (Thanawiya Aama, Khassa, Aaliyah, Aalamiyah), each two years, and three stages for Banat (Khassa, Aaliyah, Aalamiyah). Each stage builds on the one before, moving from Arabic grammar to Tafsir and Hadith.
The stages follow a deliberate order. A student first masters Arabic grammar (Nahw and Sarf) so they can read Arabic texts independently. They then move gradually into Fiqh, Usul al-Fiqh and logic, and in the final stages study the advanced texts of Tafsir, Hadith and Usul al-Hadith. Each stage rests on the foundation of the previous one.
The Banin course spans eight years across four stages, each lasting two years.
| Stage | Duration | Key subjects |
|---|---|---|
| Thanawiya Aama | 2 years | Nahw, Sarf, translation, Tajweed |
| Thanawiya Khassa | 2 years | Fiqh, Usul al-Fiqh, logic, Hadith, literature |
| Aaliyah | 2 years | Tafsir, Hadith, Fiqh, rhetoric, creed |
| Aalamiyah | 2 years | Usul al-Tafsir, Usul al-Hadith, Dawra-e-Hadith |
Note: Only the key subjects are listed above. For the complete subject and book list at each level, refer to the official Wifaq-ul-Madaris Banin syllabus.
The Banat course spans six years across three stages, each two years. The core subjects mirror the Banin course.
| Stage | Duration | Key subjects |
|---|---|---|
| Thanawiya Khassa | 2 years | Translation & Tafsir, Sarf, Nahw, Hadith, Fiqh |
| Aaliyah | 2 years | Tafsir, Hadith, Fiqh, rhetoric |
| Aalamiyah | 2 years | Hadith, creed, advanced texts |
Since every student begins with Arabic grammar, the prescribed books for the first year of Thanawiya Aama are shown below, drawn from the Wifaq-ul-Madaris syllabus.
| Subject | Prescribed books |
|---|---|
| Nahw | علم النحو, Nahw Meer, Sharh Mi'at Aamil |
| Sarf | Mizan al-Sarf, Ilm us Sarf (three parts) |
| Tajweed | Jamal al-Quran |
Study Thanawiya Aama's Nahw and Sarf on Madrasatey, then progress through the stages.
Four for Banin (Aama, Khassa, Aaliyah, Aalamiyah) and three for Banat (Khassa, Aaliyah, Aalamiyah).
Each stage lasts two years.
Eight years (four stages).
Six years (three stages).
Thanawiya Aama for Banin and Thanawiya Khassa for Banat.
Arabic grammar (Nahw and Sarf), translation and Tajweed.
Aalamiyah, which includes the Dawra-e-Hadith.
From Arabic grammar, to Fiqh and logic, to Tafsir and Hadith.
In the official Wifaq-ul-Madaris syllabus documents.
Last verified: 15 July 2026