Wisdom International School for Higher Education Studies (WISHES) is the first  accredited institution of higher learning offering online undergraduate up to postgraduate studies in Islamic Studies major in Aqeedah, Islamic Personality Development and Da'wah According to the Qur'an and the Sunnah.

 


Admission RequirementsAdmission Requirements

“He (Allah) grants wisdom to whom He pleases; and he to whom wisdom is granted receives indeed a benefit overflowing; but none will grasp the Message but men of understanding.” 
(Qur’an 2: 269)

 “If Allah wants to do good to a person, He makes him comprehend the Religion (Islam) and of course knowledge is attained by learning.”
 (Bukhari 1/67)

“On those who believe and work deeds of righteousness will (Allah) Most Gracious bestow Love.” 
 (Qur'an, 19:96)

“The best amongst you are those who have the best manners and character.” 
 (Bukhari 4/759)

“O mankind!   We created you from a single (pair) of a male and a female and made you into nations and tribes, that you may know each other (not that you may despise each other).  Verily the most honored of you in the sight of Allah is (he who is) the most righteous of you.  And Allah has full knowledge and is well acquainted (with all things).”    
(Qur'an, 49: 13)

 “He who called people to righteousness, there would be reward (assured) for him like the rewards of those who adhered to it, without their rewards being diminished in any respect. And he who called (people) to error, he shall have to carry (the burden) of its sin, like those who committed it, without their sins being diminished in any respect.”  
(Muslim 4/6470)

“...Say: ‘Are those equal, those who know and those who do not know?  It is those who are endowed with understanding that receive admonition.’”  (Qur’an, 39:9)

“...Allah will raise up, to (suitable) ranks (and degrees), those of you who believe and have been granted Knowledge.  And Allah is well-acquainted with all you do.”
 (Qur’an, 58:11)

“O my Rabb (Cherisher and Sustainer)! Bestow wisdom on me, and join me with the righteous; grant me honorable mention on the tongue of truth among the latest (generations); make me one of the inheritors of the Garden of Bliss.”   
(Qur’an, 26:83-84)

 “Truly my prayer and my service of sacrifice, my life and my death, are (all) for Allah, the Rabb (Cherisher and Sustainer) of the Worlds.”   
(Qur’an, 6:162)

“Our Rabb (Cherisher and Sustainer)! Accept (this service) from us.  Verily, You are the All-Hearing, the All-knowing.”   
(Qur’an, 2:127)

Course Guides for Islamic Studies

Student study or course guides, which include the need for sincerity, honesty and patience in the pursuit of knowledge for the sole pleasure of Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala, will be provided at the beginning of every learning module to help students focus on the most important aspects of each module and to prepare for the course requirements and final examinations.  There will be written assignments on essay question and answer format as well as writing of term papers or written projects by which students will be expected to critically analyze and evaluate the subject and the information sources they are using and draw conclusions with proofs from the Qur’an and authentic ahadith.  In most subjects, book reviews/essays/articles and/or term papers will be required, which will be graded on the bases of the following criteria:

1. Content (importance and relevance/significance of the paper to the subject)

20%

2. Grammar, Organization and Style

20%

3. Authenticity or proofs from the Qur’an and authentic ahadith

20%

4. Originality, Analysis & Critical Thinking

20%

5. Implications of the book review/essay or study in the development/improvement of one’s aqeedah (firm belief), personality development and da'wah according to the Qur'an and the Sunnah

20%

Total

100%

In addition, the students will be given self-assessment or personality evaluation tests before and after the start of every semester. They will be asked, among others, to assess about their levels of faith, righteousness and personality development in terms of their relations and duties to Allah, to their selves, families, relatives, neighbors, friends, and the society as a whole.  In short, the students will be asked to what extend they implement the virtuous Islamic teachings they learn from their Islamic lessons.  In this way, they will be made conscious of their obligation to implement every Islamic knowledge that they learn and share it to others for the sole pleasure of Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala. Examinations (both objective and essay types of questions) for some subjects will be conducted online using the MOODLE (Modular Object Oriented Delivery Learning Experience), the most sophisticated yet versatile and friendly mode of delivering online courses,  where professors and students can login for easy and effective teaching-learning purpose.  To avoid cheating, students from the time they will file their application for admission, have to agree on the institution's policy for them to observe honesty and avoid any sort of cheating, including plagiarism.  Prior to their taking the examinations, they will be reminded of the Qur'anic injunctions as well as authentic ahadith on the punishments for cheating and lying.  In addition, since the MOODLE has a timer for examinations, students will not have time to cheat.   

Grading System 

Grades in most subjects for Bachelor of Arts in Islamic Studies will be based on the following:

Course Requirements

Percentage

 1.Examination online

 50%

 2. Book  review

 25%
 3. Comments and Reactions on relevant Islamic videos

 25%
   

 Total

 100%

 

Grades in most subjects for Master of Arts in Islamic Studies will be based on the following:

Course Requirements

Percentage

 1. Examination online

 40%

 2. Book Review

 20%
 3.  Scholarly Essay/Article

 20%
  4.  Comments and Reactions on relevant Islamic videos

 20%

 Total

 100%

 

Grades in most subjects for PhD in Islamic Studies will be based on the following:

Course Requirements

Percentage

 1. Examination online

40%

 2. Book Review

 20%
 3. Term Paper or Scholarly Essay

 20%
  4.  Comments and Reactions on relevant Islamic videos

  20%

 Total

 100%

Rules and Regulations:

 

  1. Students have to log in to the MOODLE (Modular Object Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment) www.wisdom.edu.ph/wishes  with the user name and password sent to them by email       as  soon as they have completed all the registration requirements to access their course materials, course requirements and to take online examinations when they are ready.

  2. Students are requested to inform their professors two days before taking the examination in order to get their usernames and passwords to be able login in the examination.

  3. Students are allowed to take one attempt for each  examination online. If any student fails, he/she will be allowed to take the second attempt after 2 weeks of studying. But the maximum grade he/she can receive is  2.75 (79%) or C. 

  4. No student is allowed to open any of the examinations to browse it when it is not the scheduled time and date for the examination.

  5. Once the student opens the examination for this subject, he/she has to take the examination otherwise he/she violates the above rules and thus commits disobedience and cheating which is strictly prohibited as it is a big sin that makes one out of the fold of Islam. The Prophet sallAllahu 'alayhi wa salaam said: “Whoever cheats us is not of us.” (Muslim). This institution is intended to develop Muslims who are sincere, truthful, God-fearing and ideal Muslims who will be assets to the Muslim Ummah for the pleasure of Allahsubhanahu wa ta'ala; and thus be among the outstanding Muslims who will attain success, especially supreme success in the life hereafter.

  6. Students are not allowed to share the results of their examinations to others, especially those who are taking Islamic Studies in this institution.

  7. In taking the examination, it is very important to read the instruction.

  8. Students are requested to save or print (using PDF) the results of their examinations for their own record purpose.

  9. Students are not allowed to share their passwords and usernames to others.

  10. Students who cannot take any of the scheduled examinations may request to take examination at a later date. Likewise, they may request to submit their papers (assignments) at a later date if they cannot submit them on time.

  11. WISHES strictly prohibits plagiarism as it is a form of cheating. Try as much as possible to follow the guidelines and bases for grading e-book reviews, essays, articles and other written papers required in this subject. 

  12. Students have to submit their required paper(s) to their professor(s) with their complete name and the course number and subject. After submitting their paper(s) they must remind their Professor if after two weeks they  don't receive the corrected version(s). Meanwhile, they should proceed/continue studying their other subjects and/or writing  their other requirements.

    13.

  13. Students who are on scholarships are expected to take the examination and finish their course requirements as scheduled. The maximum delayed period/time will be two weeks for every semester. They are also expected to maintain at least an average total grade of 1.25 or 90% or A otherwise they will forfeit or lose their scholarships. If they want to continue their studies they have to pay.

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