Islamic Studies Curriculum KG to Grade 6

Al- Amal Academy

Fiqh

Grade 1: basic introduction to five pillars of Islam, shahadah, salah, zakat, sawm & hajj, introduction to taharah and method of wudu’

Grade 2: methods of staying clean: istinja’, wudu, and ghusl, wudu in detail: fara’id, sunan, mustahabbat, makruhart and nawaqid, brief introduction to tayammum method of salah for boys and girls

Grade 3: keywords, types of najasah, ghusl: fara’id, sunan and method, rak’at of salah, conditions of salah nawaqid of salah method of salah, salatul witr, salatul qasr, salatul musafir, salatul marid

Grade 4: masah 'alal khuffayn, masah on wounds, wajibat of salah, sajdah as-sahw, sawm, tarawih

Grade 5: miscellaneous points of wudu', tayammum in detail, sunan of salah, forbidden and disliked times of salah, salah of a masbuq, qada salah, ‘eid salah, hajj and 'umrah performance

Grade 6 boys: types of water, impurities and cleaning methods, maturity in boys, wajib acts of salah, masa'il of being an imam, jana'iz: method of ghusl for the deceased, shrouding and burial jumu’ah salah adhan and iqamah

Grade 6 girls: types of water, impurities and cleaning methods, maturity in girls, masa'il of hayd, nifas and istihadah, wajib acts of salah, jana'iz: method of ghusl for the deceased, shrouding and burial

Grade 1: 5 ahadith, feeding the hungry, helping others, doing things slowly, cleanliness, truth

Grade 2: 5 ahadith, truth, salam, using the right hand, drinking whilst sitting, kindness to neighbours

Grade 3: 10 ahadith, salah, love for others, steadfastness, life, this world, du’a, guests, mercy, modesty, shukr

Grade 4: 10 ahadith, feeding others, no to racism, good character, thanking others, friends, kindness, trust, keys to paradise, thikr, du’a’

Grade 5: 10 ahadith, promises, tongue, ghaibah, intoxicants, beauty of a person’s Islam, carrying tales, 99 names of Allah {SWT}, importance of the last 3 surahs (mu'awwidhat) speaking good, good character

Grade 6 boys and girls: 15 ahadith, major sins, pride, good character, health and free time, truth and lies, love for the Messenger{pbuh}, Islam is based upon 5 pillars, Qur’an as an intercessor, salah at its correct time, kindness to parents, gatherings, good actions, sadaqah, Ramadan, friendship

Sirah

Grade 1: childhood of our beloved messenger Muhammad, his youth, marriage to Khadijah, the children of our beloved messenger

Grade 2: in the cave of Hira, the first revelation, the first believers, open call to Islam, persecutions faced by Muslims

Grade 3: migration to Abyssinia, two great warriors accept Islam, a different way, the boycott, the year of sadness, the journey to Taif, inviting the Arab tribes, al-Isra' and al-Mi’raj

Grade 4: the pledge at'aqabah, Hijrah journey, arrival in Madinah Munawarah, treaties with the Jews, the hypocrites, battles of Badr, Uhud & Ahzab

Grade 5: treaty of Hudaybiyyah, Bay'ah ar-Ridwan, the message of Islam spreads, ‘Umratul qada, conquest of Makkah, the battle of Hunain, the march to Tabuk, the farewell pilgrimage, the messenger, leaves the world

Grade 6 boy: Shama’il, Abu Aakr{ra}, his life and work

Grade 6 girls: Shama’il, Abu Bakr{ra}, his life and work, the mothers of the believer

Tarikh

Grade 1: Adam {AS}, Nuh {AS}

Grade 2: Hud{AS}, Salih{AS}

Grade 3: Ibrahim{AS}, Isma’il{AS}, Ishaq{AS}

Grade 4: Ya’qub{AS}, Yusuf{AS}

Grade 5: Musa{AS}, Isa{AS}

Grade 6 boys and girls: Dawud{AS}, Sulayman{AS}, Yunus{AS}, introduction to Islamic history, the Umayyads

Aqa’id

Grade 1: articles of faith, qualities of Allah{swt}, allah{asw} the provider, Allah{swt} merciful

Grade 2: Allah {SWT} the protector, the all-hearing, the all-seeing, the one, angels revealed, the holy books, the Qur’an

Grade 3: messengers, qiyamah, minor signs, list of the major signs

Grade 4: major signs in detail: Mahdi, Dajjal, ‘Isa {AS), Ya’ju & Ma’juj, the Beast, the sun rising from the west, the smoke, landslides, blowing of the trumpet, the day of qiyamah, Mi’zan and the bridge

Grade 5: death, journey after death, Jannah: description, seeing Allah {swt}, actions that lead to Jannah, Jahannam: description, actions that lead to Jahannam, A’raf, introduction to taqdir, our beliefs with regard to Allah{swt}, our beliefs with regard to the prophets and the sahabah

Grade 6 boys and girls: ahlus, sunnah wal jama'ah, beliefs with regard to prophethood, the sahabah & their rankings, four Khulafa, asharah mubasharah, Isra' and Mi’raj

Akhlaq

Grade 1: respect, cleanliness, politeness in speech, smiling, starting from the right hand side

Grade 2: keeping promises, being thankful, spreading Salam, helping in good things, kindness to animals

Grade 3: thinking good of other, sharing, kindness to parents, speaking the truth, saying a good word

Grade 4: trust, seeking permission before entering, removing harm from the road, being a good neighbor

Grade 5: asking advice (mashwarah), patience, ties of kinship, exchanging gifts and honoring the guest, virtues of dhikr

Grade 6 boys and girls: oppression and bullying, envy, ghibah, pride, following the sunnah

Ādāb

Grade 1: eating, drinking, sleeping, waking up, using the washroom

Grade 2: greeting, entering a house, speaking, sneezing and yawning

Grade 3: travelling, studying Qur’an, walking, masjid

Grade 4: du'a’, dressing, guest & hosts, sitting in a gathering, istinja’

Grade 5: visiting the sick, social interaction, writing, sewak, ghusul

Grade 6 boys: moderation in expenditure, importance of a women in society, adhan, idayn, jumu’ah, personal hygiene

Grade 6 girls: adhan, modesty in dress, moderation in expenditure, importance of a women in society, personal hygiene

Islamic Studies

One of the defining values of Islamic education should include the principles and values of Islam with a focus on human values in discussion, tolerance, moderation, peace and volunteering. Many schools are often challenged to find suitable Islamic books that ideally meet these values.

We encourage you to explore the Weekend Learning series of Islamic Studies books and other supplementary books. These books very closely meet and exceed the broad objectives of the valued defined above.

Weekend Learning Publishers is one of the major providers of Islamic books in the world. The books are based on Sunni Islam. From the time of our first publication in 2007, our books have been adopted by more than 1,500 schools all over the world. With nearly a million copies sold all over the world, our books are clearly most sought-after Islamic Studies series today.

Weekend Learning Publishers is one of the major providers of Islamic books in the world. The books are based on Sunni Islam. From the time of our first publication in 2007, our books have been adopted by more than 1,500 schools all over the world. With nearly a million copies sold all over the world, our books are clearly most sought-after Islamic Studies series today.

We encourage you to explore our flagship series-the Islamic Studies textbooks. The books have vast range of topics, reviewed by several scholars and approved by large number of schools. Teachers find materials helpful for their classes. The chapters are presented in distinct units, and they are arranged thematically. This makes the series of books resourceful, informative, and inspirational.

Introduction

“Never hesitate to invest in yourchildren. It is easier to build goodchildren than to repair broken

men.”

A Distinctive Set of

Islamic Studies

Books

All books published by Weekend Learning Publishers focus on

Establishing a connection between deen and dunya, with teachings drawn from the Qur'an and Sunnah. The Islamic Studies series is no exception. Providing a clear understanding of the teachings of the Creator and His Messenger is the cornerstone of all Islamic Studies books. This series of textbooks aims to create a society well grounded in the spiritual and ethical call of Islam.

What is needed in an

Islamic Studies

book?

A good textbook would fail to deliver without a curriculum to back up the book. Similarly, a good curriculum would be useless without textbooks or lessons to accompany the curriculum. We do not want your Islamic Studies program to suffer for the lack of a meaningful curriculum. A curriculum is like radar or a compass; without radar or a compass, the ship sails aimlessly.

Our Promise

With the Weekend Learning series of Islamic Studies books, you will find a curriculum and topics in the books that support the curriculum. The curriculum includes topics based on the Qur'an, Hadith, nabis and rasuls, aqidah, fqh, seerah, Islamic history, past communities, companions, ideology, ethics, and so forth. Many topics of contemporary interest are covered, such as dating, male-female relationships, Muslim American identity, Islam in the workplace, racism, and Islamic finance.

The lessons in the curriculum are presented in a logical, systematic manner to suit the teaching needs of Islamic schools. Topics have been selected based on age, grade, and students' learning level.

An Authentic Representation

All topics are based on general Sunni principles and interpretations. The lessons are true to the teachings of Islam. If a fact cannot be verified by the Qur'an or Sunnah, it has been excluded. The teachings of many historical incidents involving nabis and rasOls are carefully presented by eliminating biblical bias and remaining true to the Qur'an.

Students will gain an enlightened and proper understanding of what the messengers did and did not do. All lessons in the Weekend Learning series were reviewed and approved by in-house and national and international authorities.

Teacher-friendly lessons

Books from the Weekend Learning series will help make teaching productive and resourceful. All lessons are presented in distinct units, and they are arranged thematically. This will help teachers focus on the theme of a unit and make teaching easier and rewarding.

The chapters in the textbooks are designed specifically for the learning needs of each grade level. There is no need for teachers to tone down a lesson or otherwise alter it in order to make it relevant to the class. We have already done the work for them. Each chapter is structured, resourceful, and easy to teach.

The length and depth of each lesson is age- and grade-appropriate. All lessons are tailored for classes 50 to 60 minutes in length.

Annotated Teacher’s Edition

● Weekend Learning Publishers offers additional resources for teachers. Annotated Teacher's Editions of Islamic Studies book will help guide teachers with planning and organizing lessons. In higher-grade levels, lessons are increasingly complex, requiring additional information and preparation for teachers.

● Teacher's Editions provide explanations of key concepts in addition to relevant ayat, meanings and teaching ideas. Exam questions and homework solutions are also included. Teacher's Editions are available for Islamic Studies books-from Level 1 to Level 10.

Major themes in the books

The Weekend Learning series covers an unparalleled range of topics enjoyed by teachers and students alike. Major themes in the books include:

Religion of Islam:● Allah?-the Creator The Qur'an and HadTth ● Aqidah of Islam● Divine books ● Five-Pillars of Islam and their importance● Short biographies of 19 nabis and rasuls ● Entire biography of Rasulullah;I Key events during

the Makkah and Madinah periods● Lives and achievements of the four KhalifahsRole of

important women in Islam Biographies of some of the companions Selected stories from the Qur’an

● Principles of tahdhib, Islamic akhlaq, Steps of Salat, Fiqh of Salat, Islamic empires, and Interfaith topics

Homework

● Homework is necessary to ensure student learning is reinforced. Therefore, homework assignments are included at the end of each chapter. Teacher can assign the homework to be completed in the textbook itself, or provide printed copies to students. The handouts can be printed from a USB flash drive. All the homework assignments, exam questions, and many other resources are included on the flash drive. All files on the flash drive are in PDF format and MS- Word format. One flash drive contains the necessary materials for all Islamic Studies lessons.

Student Workbooks

Homework is included in the textbooks at the end of each lesson. These homework assignments should sufice for most schools. However, additional workbooks are available for each level of Islamic Studies books.

Each student workbook contains many quizzes and activities that are not included in the textbook. These review questions and exercises will provide a rewarding and enriching learning experience. They will also assist with the meaningful integration of the material in the textbooks. The workbooks will also enhance students' test-taking skills and prepare them for advanced learning. Islamic Studies: Level Kindergarten

Kindergarten

● The Islamic Studies: Kindergarten book is intended for children ages 4–5. Today, Kindergarten is like the new “first” grade— where children learn a lot but also have fun. The goal of kindergarten is to encourage and build good feelings about school and learning. Students begin with a very basic curriculum. The book emphasizes the most important academic activity—developing literacy through reading and writing.

● Islamic Studies for Kindergarten begins by building familiarity with key written and spoken words. The objective is to introduce the basic ideas of Islam through various activities—writing, coloring, cutting, gluing, sorting, listening, singing, and sometimes

● simply playing.

Level 1

● The Level 1 book is intended for children ages 5–8 who can read short sentences and write short phrases. This is their first year in a formal Islamic class. Typically, these students are in first or second grade.

●All lessons are presented thematically in distinct units. The Level 1 book introduces students to the fundamentals of Islam. These students have very little or no knowledge about Allah?, Islam, the Qur’an, and the Messenger;:i . The lessons in this book attempt to walk students through the basics of Islam. Assuming students have no prior knowledge, the book takes the first step toward formal curriculum- based learning. The goal here is to keep it simple and enjoyable, yet informative. Each chapter provides the Islamic foundation appropriate for this age group. The concepts learned in this book will be covered in greater detail in future grade levels.

Content of Level 1

Level 2

● The Level 2 book is intended for children ages 6–8 who have completed the Level 1 book from Weekend. Learning or who have a similar knowledge base of Islam. This is their first or second year in a formal Islamic class.

● The Level 2 book continues to introduce some of the fundamental concepts of Islam. For some students, this is their first year in an Islamic school. This book covers topics on Allah , Nabi Muhammad , our ibadat and other themes. Learning about Allah and Nabi Muhammad is a life-long process that cannot be completed in one or two grades. From a young age, children should learn about Islamic adab and akhlaq. These topics will continue to be covered in future grades. A brief history of some of the messengers of Allah is also included. All lessons are presented thematically in distinct units

Content of Level 2

Level 3

● The Level 3 book is intended for children ages 7–10 who have completed the Level 2 book from Weekend Learning or who have a similar knowledge base of Islam. This is their second or third year in a formal Islamic class.

● The Level 3 book further develops the basic concepts learned previously. Students will learn why we worship and the reasons for worshipping in prescribed formats. Students will also learn the qualities of our Imān and some of the duties Allāh wants us to perform in addition to our ritual duties. The life of Nabi Muhammad is divided into Makkah and Madinah periods to provide additional details. A brief history of some of the messengers of Allah is also included. Topics on Islamic adab and akhlaq continue to be covered in this grade. All lessons are presented thematically in distinct units.

Content of Level 3

Level 4

● The Level 4 book is intended for children ages 8–11 who have completed the Level 3 book from Weekend Learning or who have a similar knowledge base of Islam. This is their third or fourth year in a formal Islamic class.

● Topics in the Level 4 book are diverse and are presented with greater detail. All lessons are presented thematically in distinct units. Learning about Allāh? remains an important focus of the entire series, as well as the life of Nabi Muhammad?. The unit on how Islam changed Arabia takes a closer look at the life of Nabi Muhammad? before and after receiving divine revelations. With the ritual duties becoming obligatory to students in this age group, several topics on the Fiqh of salāt are introduced. The lives of the four Khalīfas are covered in greater detail in order to explain their contributions to Islam. Several moral-building lessons are also included.

Content of Level 4

Level 5

● The Level 5 book is intended for children ages 9–12 who have completed the Level 4 book from Weekend Learning or who have a similar knowledge base of Islam.

●All lessons are presented thematically in distinct units. The first few chapters in the Level 5 book focus on the Creator and His message. Chapter 2 explains why we should worship Allāh?. Chapter 4 discusses uniform activities of the messengers, and dispels many of the misconceptions about them. Unit 2 provides details about the important battles and their impact on the history of early Islam. Unit 3 offers history of some of the messengers, particularly focusing on the morals to be learned from the messengers’ lives. Some age- appropriate ethical issues are also discussed. Unit 5 teaches students to take a close look at some Islamic values and te chings, and encourages them to adopt these values.

Content of Level 5

Level 6

● The Level 6 book is intended for children ages 10–12 who have completed the Level 5 book from Weekend Learning.

● Like the other books in this series, the Level 6 book also contains vast range of topics. It begins with several lessons on the Creator, His promise, His books, and His teachings. Unit 4 covers the lives and mission of several nabis. The greatest legacy one can pass on to the next generation is the legacy of faith and character. Character building and understanding of human interactions are the themes in units 3, 7 and 8. Unit 5 introduces topics related to three illustrious women of Islam. Unit 6 covers topics on the invisible. A thorough understanding of rūh, nafs, angels, jinn, and shaitān is necessary to gain comprehensive knowledge of Islam. All lessons are presented thematically in distinct units

Content of Level 6