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We Love Islam. Helping children at home. A Parent Guide.

Gems Wellington Primary School- Dubai September 2015-2016

GEMS Wellington Primary School- Dubai

P.O. Box 114652 Dubai, United Arab Emirates Tel: +9714 343 3266 Fax: +9714 343 8862

Website: www.gemswps.com

GEMS WELLINGTON PRIMARY ISLAMIC DEPARTMENT

‘An ever evolving experience, for ever-evolving learners.’

BCB

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Why do we learn Islam?

- To understand your responsibilities in life as a good Muslim. - To increase your knowledge and awareness of Islam. - To give you a deep sense of security of ethical belonging.

Understanding Islam?

Parents can help their children Understand Islam by encouraging them to: - Seek knowledge about Islam - Follow Islamic teachings. - Follow the Prophets. - Learn about Islamic life.

Practice Islam in daily life

- Give a weekly time to your child and read with him or her Quran verses and then discuss meaning. - Encourage your child to watch selected Islamic e.g. “YouTube & DVD videos. - Discuss with your child what great Islamic manners. - Recite and memorize surah from Holy Quran. - Share time in going to the Mosque to perform Salah /prayer. - Encourage your child to read Islamic Stories. E.g. Stories from Quran & Stories about the Prophets.

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- To avoid sin, learn how to respect others and follow Islam.

- To get the reward from Allah relat ing to your good deeds.

Worshiping (Ibadah)

1-Salah (Prayer) Encourage your child to perform the five daily Prayers. Prayer recording chart

Prayers Fajr Dohr Asr Maghreb Ishaa

On Time

Late

Always reciting Qur'an. Learn and

memorize by heart verses (http://www.quran411.com)

(www.mounthira.com) 2-Recitation of Quran

Chart of Memorizing Ayyat

Al- Fātiĥah

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

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Morals (Ikhlaaq)

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Al-'Ikhlāş

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

X -

Al-Falaq 1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8 9 10

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An-Nās 1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8 9 10

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Seerah“The life of the

Prophets” As you know the lives of all the Prophets are great lessons and good models of how to become a better Muslim. So encourage your child to learn about Prophets by : 1- Buying to him or her books which highlight a Prophet’s life. 2- Searching on Inter Net about the life of the Prophets. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v http://www.youtube.com/watch?v http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJTUJYhgBzY

3-Discovering and discussing stories with your child about the Miracles of the Prophets. e.g.

1. The Miracle of Prophet Muhammad PBUH.

Morals reflects the good behavior towards: Humanity: Always respect others regardless of their colour, culture, religion or gender. If they mistreat you, show them your good behavior. School: Encourage your child to have friends who demonstrate good behavior and commitment towards the Islam. Mosque: Take your child to the mosque and show them how to respect and behave in the mosque with community. Time: Encourage your child to make a better use of internet (http:// en.wikipedia.org / five )

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2. The miracle of Prophet Musa.

3. The miracle of prophet Sulayman.

4. The miracle of prophet Younus. 5- The miracle of prophet Nuh. 6- The miracle of prophet.

Aqeedah (Belief) Practicing together the five Pillars of Islam 1. Shahadah: ( Belief) 2. Salah:(Pray Five times a day) 3. Sawm: (Fasting) 4. Zakat: ( Charity) 5. Hajj: (Pilgrimage to Makkah Link: About the introduction of 5 Pillars of Islam http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cB5YHMVM0Eg

Hadith(The Sayings of the Prophet Muhammad PBUH)

1- Guide your child s’ learning about Hadith: That he or she knows that hadith is related to what the Prophet Mohammad PBUH said, did and approved. Encourage your child about reading Hadith from the Hadith books and also learnt in Islamic class at school.

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Discussing together the six Pillars of Faith (Iman 1- To believe in Allah 2- To believe in Allahs’Angels 3- To believe in Allah’s’ Books 4- To believe in Allah’s’ messengers 5- To believe in the day of Judgment 6- To believe in fate, the good and bad

Parent Support & Guidance in Learning:

Encouragement: Encourage your child to speak out about their knowledge in public (in different kind of gatherings) To increase their pride, self-esteem and responsibility. Praise your child all the time: Remember to always praise your child and let him or her know that you are proud of their Achievements.

Fiqh (Muslim rules) 1. Cleanliness: Make sure your child knows “Tahara” which means Purity. when they are ready to pray they should:

1. Make ablution (Wudoou) before going to pray. 2. Clothes need to be neat and clean. 3. Pray in a clean place.

2. Things can break the Wudu: * When you use the bathroom. * When you pass gas. *If you fall asleep before Salah. If you eat camels’ meat.

We make a

Ghusle each

Friday &

Eid

A SPECIAL BATH (GHUSL)

Make sure that your child knows what

Ghusul is and when they need to do it?

Ghusul is like a normal shower, but with some extra steps.

1. Make ablution “Wudoou “ 2. Wash your head. 3. Pour water three times on the

right side of your body. 4. Pour water three times on the left

side on your body. 5. Pour water on your whole body.

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Organize competitions: Within the family that encourage the child to increase their knowledge and improve their practices. Quran learning: Encourage your child to read Quran Every night – at least – 10 verses in order to Develop a stronger links and understanding. For not only achieving, but also for trying hard. Talk with him or her about the reward of the Friday Prayer: Why this day is very important for a Muslim? Highlight what we have to do in this day eg. - Make Ghusl. - Go early to the Mosque - Recite Surat-ul-Kahf.

Thikr (The Remembrance of Allah) TAYPES OF THIKR:

1-Subhan Allah (Glory be to Allah) or- Subhan Allah wa bihamdihi (Glory to Allah and praise Him) Rewards of doing Thikr: ( A tree will be planted for you in paradise) Link about: How to do Thikr http://productivemuslim.com/dhikr-for-extensive-reward/#ixzz2i4yOmIQM

2- Alhamdulillah (All praise is for Allah)

The Islamic Festivals

The two main religious festivals in the Islamic calendar are Eid-ul-Fitr This festival marks the end of Ramadan (the fasting period). Families get together for a feast And often children receive money or gifts. It is a big celebration and a public Holiday in Muslim countries Eid-ul-Adha This festival marks the end of Hajj. Muslims also believe that the Prophet Ibraheem (one of God's messengers) was going to sacrifice his son because that is what Allah Had told him to do. This was a test to see Ibraheem’s obedience to Allah. Allah has sent a sheep to be Slaughtered instead of his son Ismaeel. Muslims often slaughter animal like (Sheep, goat, cow and camel) to remember this sacrifice.

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Reward (Your scales will be tipped on the Day of Judgment, full of rewards

3- SubhanAllah wal hamdulillah, wa la ilaha illAllah wa Allahu Akbar. This combination of Thikr, one most beloved by Allah, when you say them, sins fall off you, like leaves off of trees. http://productivemuslim.com/dhikr-for-extensive-reward/#ixzz2i4zphuSZ

4- La hawla wa la quanta illa billah (There is no power or might except (by) Allah). Reward: (You will enter through a special door in Paradise for those who often use this remembrance. 5-SubhanAllah (x33), Alhamdulillah (x33), Allahu akbar (x34). Can be recited after salat and before sleep http://productivemuslim.com/dhikr-for-extensive-reward/#ixzz2i539Th2h

Thikr is easy Ibadah great Rewards:

-Do the daily Thikr.

6. Astaghfirullah (I seek Allah’s forgiveness.) Reward : (You will get protection from Allah’s punishment) http://www.islamicboard.com/manners-purification-soul/134292456-easy-dhikr-light-tongue-but-heavy-scales.html 7- Quran: Ultimately, the best dhikr is reciting the Quran Reward:(You will be rewarded 10 rewards for every letter read ) http://productivemuslim.com/dhikr-for-extensive-reward/#ixzz2i4yn6Dcy

8-Download for your child the ‘dhikr program http://productivemuslim.com/dhikr-for-extensive-

reward/#ixzz2i4xx73M4

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