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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Letter from the Principal p. 2
Staff List p. 4
Virtues of Reading and Memorizing the Qur’an p. 5
Admission Policy p. 8
Attendance & Punctuality p. 9
Hifz Rules p. 10
School Rules p. 12
Dress Code p. 13
Daur Policy p. 14
Evaluation p. 15
Parent-Teacher Interviews p. 17
Report Card p 17
Subjects p. 17
Student of the Month p. 17
Anjuman p. 18
Jalsa p. 18
Parental Responsibilities p. 18
Guidelines for Best Results p. 19
Useful Websites p. 22
IFT Full-Time Hifz School Huffaz p. 23
Life After Hifz p. 27
Yearly Calendar p. 28
Timetables p. 29
Course of Study – Hifz p. 32
Course of Study – Tajweed p. 33
Course of Study - Fiqh p. 34
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Parent/Guardian,
Assalamu Alaikum,
It is with great pleasure that I welcome you and your child to the Islamic
Foundation of Toronto Full-Time Hifz School.
As Principal of the IFT Full-Time Hifz School, it is an honour and a privilege to lead
this learning community. The IFT Full-Time Hifz School is committed to preparing
students to effectively deal with the challenges of a modern society in an
Islamic manner. We seek to develop in each student a positive identity as a
Muslim who is equipped physically, intellectually, and spiritually to compete in
today's world in accordance with Islamic principles. We hope to establish within
each student a strong commitment to family, community, and humanity.
Our school helps shape the student's first and lasting impressions about
themselves, their religion, their country, their culture, and the world and ensure
the preservation of their Muslim identity.
It is our goal to instil in each student a love for and understanding of Allah (SWT),
his Prophet (SAW) and Islam and to nurture the identity of each child as a
confident and faithful Muslim. We hope to accomplish these goals through
Islamic and Qur’anic studies.
Since its inception, it has provided quality Islamic education to hundreds of
thousands students over the years. The IFT is committed to providing students
with excellent quality Islamic Education according to the Qur'an and the
Sunnah, based on high moral and ethical values in an Islamic environment since
2001.
An Islamic environment is defined as a place in which students receive
instruction and guidance in sound moral values and a place in which
dedication to Allah (swt) is nurtured.
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ISLAMIC FOUNDATION OF TORONTO
441 Nugget Avenue, Scarborough, Ontario M1S 5E1Tel: 416-321-0909 416-321-UASK(8275) Fax: 416-321-1995
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It is the aim of the I.F.T. Full-Time Hifz Program for students to complete the Hifz-ul
Qur’an under the guidance of qualified and experienced Teachers according
to the tenets of Tajweed and Tarteel. We seek to develop in each student a
positive identity as a Muslim who is equipped spiritually, physically, and
intellectually to compete is today’s world, in accordance with Islamic principles.
We hope to establish within each student a strong commitment to faith, family,
community, and humanity.
This Handbook is your guide to the Full-Time Hifz School. Inside, you will find the
following information:
Rules and regulations regarding the Full-Time Hifz School
The Teachers’ list
The Yearly Calendar
Class Timetables
A copy of the syllabus
Our methodology
Alhamdu-lillah, you have taken the first step of instilling the importance of our
religion and the Holy Qur’an by enrolling your child in the Full-Time Hifz School.
Insha-Allah, we will do our best to provide an enriching and enjoyable
environment which will lay the foundation for your child’s future. Our request is
that you spend some time with your child and create an Islamic environment at
home in which to nurture the future Haafiz insha-Allah.
May Allah SWT reward us all for our intentions and keep us all on the Straight
Path. Ameen.
Wassalam
Qari Yunus Ingar
Principal
IFT Full-Time Hifz School
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Full-Time Hifz School Administration
Majlis Director Br. Salahudin Khan
Principal Qari Yunus Ingar
Full-Time Hifz School Staff
Teachers Qari Yunus Ingar
Maulana Irfan Desai (Head Teacher)
Maulana Zamir Chohan
Qari Juned Kika
Qari Umerfarooq Patel
Qari Suhel Ingar
Maulana Arshad Patel
Qari Tahir Desai
Maulana Abdurrahman Hafejee
Hafiza Kausar Saeed
Alima Asma Panchbhaya
Alima Naeema Koya
Office Maulana Abdurrahman Hafejee
[email protected] Monday to Friday, 8:15 am – 2:00 pm
*If the Principal, Qari Yunus is unavailable, please see the Head Teacher, Maulana Irfan Desai
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Virtues of Reading and Memorizing the Holy Qur’an
Verily, We revealed the reminder (Qur’an) and We are its guardian.
(Al Hijr, Ayah no. 9)
And We have indeed made the Qur’an easy to understand and
remember; then is there any that will receive admonition?
(Al Qamar, Ayah no. 17)
And recite the Qur’an in slow, measured rhythmic tones.
(Al Muzammil, Ayah no. 4)
Traditions and Sayings of the Prophet (SAW)
1. The Best Person
Uthmaan bin Affaan (RA) narrates that the Nabi (SAW) said, “The best
among you is that person who learns the Qur’an and teaches it to others.”
2. Reward for Every Letter
It is reported from Abdullah bin Mas’ood (RA) that Rasulullah (SAW)
stated that, “Whosoever reads one letter from the Kitaab of Allah (Qur’an),
will be granted one reward for it and one is equal to ten. I do not say that
Aleef, Laam, Meem is one letter but Aleef is one letter, Laam is one letter,
and Meem is one letter.” (Narrated by Tirmidhi)
3. The Intercession of the Qur’an Kareem
Abu Amamata Bahili (RA) says that he heard Rasulullah (SAW) say that
recite the Qur’an Kareem, because on the day of Qiyaamat it will intercede
for its’ reciters.’ (Narrated by Muslim)
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4. Status
Abdullah bin Umar (RA) and Abdullah bin Aas (RA) say that Rasulullah
(SAW) stated, “It will be said to the reciter of the Qur’an Kareem, “You
read and reach (the lofty position), and read with tajweed and tahleel
(correct, clear, and distinct) as you read in the world, because your abode
will be (the height reached) with your recital on the last ayah you read.”
(Narrated by Tirmidhi)
“One who is well-versed in the Qur’an will be in the company of those
angels who are scribes, noble and righteous, and one who falters in reading
the Qur’an, and has to exert hard for learning, gets double the reward.”
(Bukhari).
“The best amongst you is he who learns the Qur’an and teaches it.”
(Bukhari)
5. The Blessing of Hifz-ul Qur’an
Abu Hurairah (RA) says that once Rasulullah (SAW) wanted to dispatch a
Jamaat of a few persons. He inquired from each of them about the extent of
their knowledge of the Qur’an. From amongst them came the turn of a
young person. The Prophet (SAW) said, “How much of the Qur’an have
you learnt?” The youth replied about various Surahs he had learnt and
mentioned Surah Baqarah. Nabi (SAW) said, “You be the Amir”. From
amongst those who had given excuses for not knowing Surah Baqarah, one
of them said, “By Allah, the only thing the prevented me to learn Surah
Baqara is that I would not be able to fulfill its rights.” Rasulullah (SAW)
said, “Learn the Qur’an and recite it, for the one who recites the Qur’an,
reads it and acts upon it, is like a (open) bag, which is filled with musk such
its fragrance spreads wherever it is. The example of one who learns (the
Qur’an) and sleeps is like a bag of musk which has been tied at the top.”
(Narrated by Tirmidhi)
“On the Day of Judgement, it will be said to the man devoted to the Qur’an,
‘Go on reciting the Qur’an and continue ascending the storeys of Paradise
and recite in the slow manner you had been reciting in the worldly life. Your
final abode will be where you reach at the time you recite the last ayah
(verse).” (Ahmed, Tirmidhi, Abu Dawood)
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“Whosoever memorizes the Qur’an and practices on what is lawful and
abstains from what is prohibited, Allah will enter him into Jannah and accept
his intercession on behalf on tensuch relatives who have been destined to
enter Hell.” (Tirmidhi)
“On the Day of Qiyaamah, a crown of such brilliance will be placed on the
heads of the parents of one who has learnt the Qur’an and practiced on its
laws, that its glitter will outshine the brilliance of the sun which penetrates
your houses. What then so you think will be the position of the one who
himself learnt the Qur’an and acted in accordance with it?” (Ahmad and Abu
Dawood)
6. Reciting the Qur’an Sweetly
Abu Hurairah (RA) says that Rasulullah (SAW) stated that person is not
amongst us who does not recite the Qur’an with “Tagannoo” (sweetly).
(Narrated by Bukhari)
7. In Sahih Muslim, we find a lovely story about Umar ibn Al-Khattaab. Some
men came to question him during his khilaafah about the leadership of
Makkah. They asked “Who do you use to govern Makkah?” He said, “Ibn
Abzaa.” They asked, “And who is Ibn Abzaa?” Umar (RA) replied, “A
freed slave from those we freed.” They remarked, “You left a freed slave in
charge of the people of the Valley (the noble tribes of the Quraysh)!?!?” So
he answered them, “Verily he is a reader of the Book of Allah and is
knowledgeable about the obligations of the Muslims. Haven’t you heard of
your Messenger: “Verily Allah raises some people by the Book and lowers
others by it”.
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Policies and Procedures
Admission Policy
Admission to the Full-Time Hifz Program is based on the following:
Students admitted on a “first-come, first-serve” basis only – priority will
be given to those students who were currently registered and then the
waiting list.
Student’s acceptance will be conditional, based upon progress and
behavior for a specific period of time. If this is not met, the School reserves
the right to remove the child from the program.
● Those interested in joining the Full-Time Hifz School must pass a Naazira
(reading) test administered by the Principal by appointment only. To make a
appointment please call (416) 321-3776 ext 237
Students who register after the classes have been filled will be placed on a waiting
list and will be contacted if and when space becomes available. Students must be at
least 8 years of age.
Fees are to be paid thru through pre-authorized bank withdrawals, for which a
cheque will be required.
Please note that fees will not be refunded, in part or in full, for the month if the
Office is not notified of a student’s withdrawal by the 5th
of each month. Parents
who wish to withdraw their child from the Full-Time Hifz School will need to
complete a “Withdrawal Form”, which may be obtained from the Office or email
A charge of $20.00 will be applied to all transactions which are returned by the
bank as NSF, which means there was not sufficient funds in the account for the
fees to be taken.
Tuition Fee
The monthly fee for the Full Time Hifz Program is as follows:
$260.00 per month for 1 child
$410.00 per month for 2 children
$560.00 per month for 3 children
* A non-refundable registration fee of $50.00 must be paid, in cash, upon registration
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Attendance
The process of learning requires continuity. Regular attendance on the part of the
student is an important component of this process and the evaluation of the
student’s achievement. When the process of learning is disrupted by irregular
attendance, the student suffers a loss of experience that cannot be entirely regained.
Students who habitually miss class will suffer in the evaluation process because
their achievement cannot be full assessed. Students are responsible for “catching
up” all assigned sabaq missed during an absence.
Punctuality
Students must be on time for class. Classes will commence at 8:10 am. The
students should be in the Masjid at least 5 minutes before class starts.
Please leave your home according to weather and road conditions.
A late slip will be issued by the homeroom teacher for each time the student arrives
late to class. These late slips will be entered in the class attendance. Any student
who arrives late to class more than 3 times a month will receive a warning
letter. If still no improvement is made further action will be taken.
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Hifz Rules
The following rules are to be adhered to by the students in order to maintain the
Hifz-ul Qur’an standards of the Full-Time Hifz School:
1. Students must have their own non-colour coded Qur’an with them at all times;
as well, the same Qur’an must be used throughout the Hifz program
2. Students must mark the necessary Tajweed rules with the help of a senior
student before class is dismissed
3. Students should listen to the lesson that is to be memorized on CD / mp3, Quran
App, or the Internet so that Tajweed mistakes can be avoided.
4. Students must recite the Holy Qur’an loudly and with a slow tone at all times.
Oral recitation is essential for the best results.
5. The Holy Qur’an cannot be memorized in a place of distraction; therefore, Hifz
students should set up a study place where there are not distractions. Before
starting the new lesson students must mark with pencil where there is madda,
gunna, full mouth, qalqalah in their Qur’an.
6. Before memorizing the lesson, students should read it thoroughly at least 10
times with complete attention. All mistakes should be underlined and corrected
when memorizing the lessons. Students must recite the new lesson looking inside
the Qur’an (Naazirah) so that naazirah mistakes could be corrected.
7. The best way for students to memorize their lesson is to memorize one ayah
(line) at a time. After memorizing one ayah, go to the next. Once this is done,
recite both ayahs together. Then proceed to the next ayah.
8. Once the student has completed memorizing their lesson, they should read it
over by memory a few times and then read it to someone at home to ensure there
are no mistakes.
9. All mutashabihaat (those verses which are similar) should be marked on the
sides of the Qur’an. Alternatively, you may use a mutashabihaat Qur’an
10. Hifz lessons must be memorized at home before coming to class
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11. The Hifz lesson must be recited to the Teacher by 8:45 am. If the student does
not know his lesson by this time, he will have to study two lessons the next day.
Students should know their new lesson before coming to class.
12. Students must complete Sabaq Para (the 10-15 most recent lessons) by 10:15
am. If a student misses Sabaq Para, he must do his Sabaq Para before moving on to
the new lesson the next day
13. If a student is not completing any of his work, Sabaq will be stopped. It is of
utmost importance that the student does not proceed in his/her memorization of
new sabaq until all previously memorized lessons are mastered.
14. In Sabaq, students are not allowed to make more than 1 mistake.
15. In Sabaq Para (last 10-15 lessons), students cannot make more than 3 mistakes
16. All students are to keep a daily record in their Agenda book, in which they
must record what they recited in the entire day to their teacher. This record will be
signed by the teacher and must be signed by the parents every day.
17. For students who are not progressing, a meeting will be arranged with the
Teacher and the parents to determine the course of action needed to be taken.
Subsequent meetings may include the Principal and may lead to the withdrawal of
the student from the Full-Time Hifz School if the student is still not progressing.
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School Rules
1. Students are not allowed to leave the school premises at any time.
2. No eating or drinking is allowed in the Masjid, Gym, or locker area.
3. In the cafeteria, all students are required to clean up and stack the chairs.
Students must obey the lunchroom supervisor.
4. No playing in the Prayer Hall, Cafeteria, hallways, and locker area. Students are
not allowed to argue and / or fight at any time.
5. All problems are to be reported to the Homeroom teacher or lunch room
supervisor immediately. Do not go to the Office with your complaints. Teachers
will notify the Office. Parents are requested to contact their child’s homeroom
teacher if they have any concerns or problems.
6. Students are not allowed to go home at lunch time. They should bring their own
lunch daily. Also for those students who stay for after school program should have
extra lunch/snack for evening break. No student will be allowed to go to Tim
Hortons/Wendys.
7. Students must prepare for Salah 10 minutes before Salaah time.
8. Students must follow the schedule strictly.
9. Students are to pick up their benches when leaving the class. Two students must
carry each bench.
10. Students must come to class prepared with all necessary books and supplies.
12. When students are dismissed after class, they are to go straight home. They are
not allowed to play in the Gym or outside the Masjid.
14. Those students who want to attend the after school program must fill an
application form and must attend every day Monday to Friday when they quit they
must fill out the withdrawal form.
13. If a student will be absent from class or late, the Office must be notified.
Parents can call 416-321-3776 ext. 237 and leave a message.
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14. Students are not allowed to bring the following to class: any electronic
devices, such as MP3s, Ipod’s electronic games, etc., matches or lighters, or
aerosol sprays. Cell phones are strictly not permitted.
15. For girls, no make up, nail polish, or any other type of fashion is permitted.
16. Students are not permitted to use the elevator at any time.
17. Every student will receive a locker by the school. Students are responsible for
bringing their own lock and for keeping the locker clean and tidy. Food and
garbage should not be left in the locker and the locker area must be kept clean at all
times. Students should keep their lockers locked at all and should not keep any
valuable items in their lockers. Islamic Foundation of Toronto will not responsible
for any lost/stolen items.
18. Our goal is to maintain a safe and orderly learning environment for our
students. The Administration reserves the right to immediately use any of the
following consequences if the severity of the behaviour deems it necessary:
1. Verbal warning by teacher
2. Verbal warning by Principal
3. Phone conference between parents and teacher
4. One day suspension
5. Two day suspension
6. One week suspension
7. Expulsion
Dress Code
1. Boys are required to wear a clean white Jubbah or white Shalwar Kameez along
with a clean white topi, Tuesday to Friday. On Monday, they may wear the jubbah
and topi in the colour of their choice. Sweater or Jacket must be Navy blue in
colour.
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2. For the Girls, a black abaya and white head scarf is mandatory from Tuesday to
Friday. On Monday, they may wear an abaya in the colour of their choice. Sweater
or Jacket must be Navy in colour.
3. Students who do not adhere to the dress code may be sent home by the
Principal.
Daur (Revision) Policy
1. When practicing your daur, all tajweed rules must be taken into
consideration and mutashabihaat (those verses which are similar) must be
checked.
2. Pay attention to all previous mistakes marked by Teacher. All mistakes
should be repeated three times when reviewing.
3. Students must complete their Daur (revision) between 10:15 am and 3:15 pm
each day. If a student misses his daur, he must recite it to the teacher the next
day before his new lesson.
4. If a student’s Daur is weak, he will not be allowed to continue his Sabaq
(new lesson) until his review is perfect.
5. In Daur (revision), students are not allowed to make more then 3 mistakes in
half a juz
6. Please make note of the Daur policy students are required to complete,
based upon the amount of Juz they have memorized:
After the completion of 25 Juz the student will have to give 5 test of 5 Juz and 1
test of 4 Juz. Until the student does not pass all the tests he/she will not receive the
Hifz certificate.
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# of Juz
Memorized
Amount of Sabaq
Para to be Recited
Daily
Amount of Daur to be
Recited Daily
1-10 ½ Juz ½ Juz
11-30 ½ Juz ¾ Juz
Entire Qur’an n/a Minimum of 3 Juz
Evaluations for Juz 1,3 & 5
After a student completes a Juz, s/he should not start the next Juz until the previous
one is perfect. Students will be evaluated after memorizing each of 1st, 2
nd, and 3
rd
Juz.
If the student has completed 1 Juz, s/ he will have 3 days to prepare his/her daur
while continuing with Sabaq. If s/ he is not ready in 3 days, his/her Sabaq will be
stopped the student is ready.
Students must fill out a form, have it approved and signed by the teacher and make
an appointment with Maulana Abdrrahman Hafejee in Room # 111 between 11:30
am and 11:45 am. An exam time will be give for the next day with Qari Yunus.
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The Exam marks will be as follows:
1st Exam 2
nd Exam 3
rd Exam
Hifz 25 20 14
Ghunna 5 4 3
Madd 5 4 3
Qalqala 5 4 3
Stretch Madda 5 4 3
Harakat 5 4 3
Lehja 10 9 6
Fluency 10 8 6
Pronounciation 15 13 9
Memorization of Ruku in Juz 4 4 4
Memorization of Mutashabihaat 5 5 5
Agenda Completed 3 3 3
Agenda Signed by Parent 3 3 3
Totals 100 85 65
For the exam, students will need to memorize all the rukus and mutashabihaat of
those Juz. Students must also ensure that their agendas are completed; without this
the exam will not be taken.
Parents are encouraged to cooperate with their child’s teacher in this matter.
The purpose of our reporting system is to track academic progress. Your child's
success is our goal. Report Cards will be issued two times a year. Interviews
timing will be Monday to Friday 8:00am to 8:30am or 2:45pm to 3:15pm.
Parent’s Information session
Parent’s information session will be held in the beginning of the year for parents to
come and get information with regards to the Full-Time Hifz system and also ask
any questions regarding the program.
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Parent-Teacher Interviews
The purpose of the Parent-Teacher Interviews is to have a formal time for
discussion between parents and teachers regarding the student's academic and
progress. This type of conference aids the home and school in working together.
Interviews also help detect areas that need reinforcement and extra attention in
order to help the student grow to his/her full potential. Scheduled interviews will
be held twice a year.
Report Card
The purpose of our reporting system is to track academic progress. Your child's
success is our goal. Report Cards will be issued twice a year: after the Mid-Term
Examinations and after the Final Examinations.
Subjects
Hifz (memorization of the Qur’an)
Tajweed (correct pronunciation of the letters and all other rules of
beautifying the Quran)
Hadar (recitation of the Qur’an like Imam does in Salaah)
Tarteel (recitation of Qur’an in very slow tempo)
Masnoon Du’aa (daily du’aa in a person’s life)
Fiqh (basic rules of fiqh)
Seerah (Islamic history)
Tafseer/Hadith Halaqa (Students will be assigned a week in advance to
prepare a 30minute speech which they will give before Jumma Prayer)
Student of the Month
A student will be selected from each class as student of the month. The certificates
of the Students of the Month for the previous month will be posted on the notice
board.
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Anjuman
Anjuman is a weekly program where students are chosen to recite in front of their
peers and teachers. Students will get an opportunity to showcase their skills,
practice reading in front of large groups of people, and build self-confidence, thus
preparing them for such opportunities which may arise in their futures. A roster is
drafted and posted on the notice board so students may prepare for their turn in
advance. They will also be verbally informed on the Friday they will be reciting.
Anjuman will take place every Friday after Jummah Salaah for 45min. Students
will prepare the assigned ruku with correct pronunciation and tone.
Jalsa
The Jalsa is an annual event end of the year on-stage presentation by the students
to display what they have learnt throughout the year. Awards are also given out to
the top students in each class. It is at this time that the students complete their
Hifz-ul Qur’an and are presented with their Certificate of Completion. Parents are
encouraged to attend the Jalsa and to support the students.
Parental Responsibilities
1. Please ensure your child arrives to class on time. They must be at the Masjid by
8:10 am.
2. Please pick up your child on time. The Islamic Foundation of Toronto will not
be responsible for your child after 3:15 pm.
3. Your child must spend at least 2 hours in the evening and 1 hour in the morning
before class to revise and practice their lesson. You are advised to set up a
schedule to ensure your child is using their time wisely and sufficient time is
allocated to their memorization.
4. We also have after school program for Hifz students to study and practice for the
next day’s lessons and also for those students who need extra help. This program
takes place from Monday to Friday 3:15pm to 6:00pm.
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5. Please ensure that your child’s Agenda book is signed and returned to his
teacher. Take the time to see what comments your child’s teacher has written and
to stay informed of your child’s progress.
6. It is very important that your child gets adequate rest and has a healthy and
nutritious diet. Cold drinks and ice negatively effect the voice and should be
avoided.
7. We encourage you to keep in touch with your child’s teacher in order to know
how your child is progressing. However, teachers cannot meet with parents during
school hours. Please book an appointment to meet with your child’s teacher by
leaving a message at 416-321-0909 ext 237 or by sending an email to
8. We encourage you to give priority to your child’s Hifz-ul Qur’an over any other
activities at home. Students should review their Sabaq and Sabaq para over the
week-end.
9. After your child has completed 25 Juz, the students must pass the 5 test of 5 Juz
and 1 test of 4 Juz in order for him/her to receive the Hifz Certificate.
10. The Full-Time Hifz School will not be responsible for any academic
education. We advise parents to make alternative arrangements for their child
to receive secular education, either by using a tutor or providing material for
them to complete at home or online courses. This will ensure they don’t fall
behind in their academic education.
Guidelines for Best Results
The following are guidelines to follow in order to help with the memorization of
the Qur’an, Insha-Allah:
IKHLAAS
Muhammad ملسو هيلع هللا ىلص has said:
“Actions are but by intention and there is for every person only that which he
intended…” (Bukhari and Muslim)
We must have the right intention. The only reason to memorize the Qur’an should
be to gain the pleasure of Allah (S.W.T.)
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DU’AA
Success lies with Allah (S.W.T.). Only Allah (S.W.T.) can make the Qur’an easy
to remember. Beg Him for His help to not only memorize it but also to remember it
and apply to daily life. Students should make dua at the time of Tahajjud, after
every salaah, between Asr and Magraiib salaah and before starting to memorize.
Ask others for du’aa and make du’aa for others who are doing hifz.
QUR’AN, YOUR COMPANION
More time will be spent with the Qur’an than with any other person or thing. The
Qur’an should always be treated with love and respect
TIME
Time is very valuable, don’t waste it. Doing Hifz is dependant on how well you
make use of time. Hifz should have first priority; everything should be planned
around it. There should be balance between memorizing and reviewing, activity
and rest especially on the weekends.
MEMORIZE ONCE, REMEMBER FOREVER
Memorization of new lesson should be as perfect as possible. If it is not strong,
difficulty will be faced when revising it. For some, fixing mistakes is harder than
learning a new lesson
VOLUME
Memorization is a combination of seeing and hearing. Read in a volume that is
loud enough for yourself to hear and this will speed up the process of
memorization.
NO NEED TO SPEED!
While it is tempting to read quickly, the Qur’an should be read in “…slow,
measured rythmic tones.” (Surat-ul Muzzammil, verse 4). One should be able to
understand and follow what is being read. Recitation should be with tarteel to
make it stronger.
MINDSET
If the mindset is that memorizing the Qur’an is hard or that the juz / surah / page is
difficult, it will be hard. The mindset should be “Allah has made it easy and will
make it easier to memorize, insha-Allah”.
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READ, READ, READ
Memorization of the new lesson should begin with reading the lesson until one is
comfortable with the page. This can be 8 times, 11 times, or 20 times…it all
depends on the person memorizing. This will, insha-Allah, speed up the
memorization process and reduce the chances of making mistakes
CASSETTES / CDs/APPS
Those who are auditory learners will benefit from listening to a reciter in order to
memorize. This will help to become familiar with the lesson and reduce the
possibility of making mistakes when memorizing
DIET
It is advised to eat raisins, almonds, olives, and honey to strengthen the ability to
memorize. Sweets are also good as they give energy. Drink lots of milk, water and
juice; NO POP! Find a balance in the amount of food consumed. Too much food
will make one sleepy. Too little food means not enough energy to memorize.
Doing / eating haram is stated to cause forgetfulness
RESPECT OF USTAAD
How well one does in Hifz depends on how well you listen to your teacher. One
should be thankful to Allah for their teacher and should try to benefit from their
experience. Their advice will always be for benefit, insha-Allah.
CONCENTRATION AND ENVIRONMENT
Both are linked to each other. The environment should be without distractions or
noise and should allow for concentration. Distractions such as TV, movies, the
Internet, and video games must be avoided.
SHAITAAN, THE ENEMY
Shaitaan is constantly looking for ways to attack, especially those doing Hifz. We
should seek refuge in Allah from Shaitaan. When one is being distracted,
remember that these are mostly “waswasay” (whisperings) from Shaitaan.
Especially in the beginning stages and when coming close to completing.
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PATIENCE, PATIENCE, PATIENCE“…O ye who believe! Seek help with
patient perseverance and prayer; for God is with those who patiently persevere…”
(Surat-ul Baqarah, verse 153). It is important to not give up; continue to work hard
and insha-Allah you will succeed.
Some Useful Websites
1. http://www.quranexplorer.com
2. http://www.islamicity.com
3. http://www.quran.com
4. http://www.reciter.org
5. http://www.quran.nu
6. http://www.submission.org/quran
7. http://www.quran.net
8. http://www.quranonline.net
Some Useful mobile applications
1. Quran Majeed
2. Mp3 Quran
3. Qur’an Voice
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IFT HIFZ BOY’S GRADUATES
Last Name First Name
Year of Graduation
Aleem Ilyas 2002
Atieque Abu-Ubaidah 2002
Ingar Rizwan 2002
Ingar Shoeb 2002
Khan Salman 2002
Morad Saif 2002
Munawwar Usman 2002
Ansari Ayoub 2003
Baig Ahmed 2003
Gulamali Imran 2003
Ingar Hamzah 2003
Jeelani Mohsin 2003
Patel Usamah 2003
Siddiqui Samir 2003
Syed Hamid 2003
Syed Omar 2003
Ahmed Usman 2004
Khan Ejaz 2004
Rashid Mohammed 2004
Siddiqui Ikram 2004
Waqar Mohsan 2004
Zaman Tahir 2004
Syed Zuhair 2004
Abdullah Kamil 2005
Fazal Riaz 2005
Khan Asif 2005
Khan Mustafa 2005
Parvez Mohammad Asif 2005
Ahmed Mashood 2006
Ahmed Waleed 2006
Aseeb Syed Mohammad 2006
Baqar Mohammad Aqeel 2006
Bhaiyat Ahmed 2006
Husain Abdul-Karim 2006
Rana Muhammad Abdullah 2006
Rend Tariq 2006
Syed Bilal 2006
Ahmed Zeeshan 2007
Khan Afsar 2007
Khan Mohammad 2007
Khan Mustaqeem 2007
Mulla Hussain 2007
Abbel Hassan 2008
Akhtar Adnan 2008
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Arefeen Shafquat 2008
Bakhsh Nasir 2008
Hafejee Abu-Bakr 2008
Hamza Muhammad 2008
Ingar Mohammed 2008
Jamal Moosa 2008
Khan Mohammed Tayyib 2008
Khan Qasim 2008
Khan Sayeed 2008
Mahida Jabir 2008
Mohammad Salim 2008
Mohammad Abdul-Mateen 2008
Nathalia Mohammad Yahya 2008
Patel Maaz 2008
Patel Mohamed 2008
Syed Mohiuddin 2008
Syed Sirajuddin 2008
Abdul-Lateef Sayyad 2009
Ahmad Nazir 2009
Baig Rizwan 2009
Hatia Khalid 2009
Hira Amhar 2009
Khan Hamza 2009
Khan Mohammed Ibrahim 2009
Mazumder Abdel-Haque 2009
Memon Faheem 2009
Mohammed Nabil 2009
Seman Hussein 2009
Shaikh Subhan 2009
Syed Abdul-Wasay 2009
Ally Ridwan Muhammad 2010
Al-Noman Mohammad Abdullah 2010
Desai Sajid Suleman 2010
Farooq Ibrahim Mohamed 2010
Haq Huzaifa 2010
Haris Muhammad 2010
Iftikhar Syed Talha 2010
Ingar Idris 2010
Ingar Sufyan 2010
Mahida Usama 2010
Memon Zayd 2010
Randera Sohel 2010
Saidajan Azar 2010
Saidajan Noman 2010
Seman Hussein 2010
Malik Obaid ur Rahman 2011
Ingar Safwan 2011
Aden Mashaan 2011
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Patel Afzal 2011
Azeez Usamah 2011
Ayub Osama 2011
Nakhuda Muhammad 2011
Gul Abdul Rehman 2011
Mir Ehtesham 2011
Hathiyani Nabil 2011
Nakhuda Rayhaan 2011
Khan Usama 2011
Panchbhaya Afzal 2011
Nathalia Bilal 2011
Akhtar Haris 2011
Mulla Faheem 2011
Ahmed Mohammed Yaamin 2012
Ather Mohammed Bilal 2012
Bodhania Usman 2012
Desai Yakub Irfan 2012
Hasan Abdullah Syed 2012
Ingar Amir 2012
Khan Mujtaba 2012
Khawaja Moinuddin 2012
Malik Muhammad Sohaib 2012
Motala Hamza 2012
Mulla Farhan 2012
Patel Aasim Umerfarook 2012
Qureshi Sohaib 2012
Siddiqui Shadman Anam 2012
Syed Modassir 2012
Teli Hamza Firoz 2012
Yousuf Muhammad Ahmed 2012
Bobat Sulaiman 2012
Rabbani Daanish Ishtiaque 2013
Javaid Muhammad Shaheer 2013
Syed Muteeb ur Rehman 2013
Bharucha Mu’een Basir 2013
Bham Anas Ismail 2013
Vawda Waseem Z. 2013
Siddiqui Mohammad Ansab 2013
Ingar Azhar Hanif 2013
Kika Abdullah 2013
Syed Abdul Latif 2013
Sohail Abdullah 2013
Shahzad Hamid 2013
Elammari Redouane 2013
Ahmed Huzaifa 2013
Khan Mustafa Ahmed 2014
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Tilly Owais Dawood 2014
Badat Ahmed Aslam 2014
Zubair Taiyeb Ibnu 2014
Iqbal Musab Saleem 2014
Ahmed Hamza Syed 2014
Zubair Hammaad Ibnu 2014
Zubair Zayd Ibnu 2014
Baig Ahnaf Hassan 2014
Koya Umar Farooq 2014
Mahida Bilal Mahmed Rafik 2014
Mohammed Hassan 2014
IFT HIFZ GIRL’S GRADUATES
Last Name First Name Year of Graduation
Ahmed Hirah 2010
Baig Nadira 2010
Desai Madiha 2010
Rashid Nida 2010
Hasan Maryam 2010
Akhter Sara 2012
Dixon Jade 2012
Elammari Yasmine 2012
Hakh Aisha 2012
Hakh Hajer 2012
Hussain Manhoor 2012
Shaikh Zoya Sajid 2012
Siraj Samyah 2012
Mehraban Amena 2013
Asma Khaulah 2013
Patel Safiya 2013
Khalid Hafza 2013
Ashraf Rafa 2014
Islam Jasia Afnan 2014
Qureshi Werda Naveed 2014
Mazumder Ateea Haque 2014
Omar Sumaiya Labiba 2014
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Life After Hifz
Once you have completed your Hifz, you must never think that you are done. Alhamdu-
lillah, it is a very great achievement, but this is when the test really begins. You must be
very concerned about your daur (revision) because all the effort and time you sacrificed
to memorize the Qur’an will be wasted if you do not do your daur regularly.
According to a Hadith narrated by Ibn Umar (RA), Allah’s Messenger (SAW) said, “The
parable of one who knows the Qur’an by heart is as the parable of an owner of hobbled
camels. If he remains watchful, he will retain it; and if he neglects it, it will go away.”
(Al-Bukhari and Muslim) In this Hadith, we learn that the person who memorizes the
entire Qur’an or even a portion of it and continues its recitation, will retain it; otherwise it
will start slipping from his memory. Similarly, if one keeps a strict watch on his camel, it
will remain tied to the tethers, but no sooner is it freed, it will run away with such speed
that it becomes difficult to find and capture.
It is strongly recommended that once you graduate from Hifz class, you should attend an
evening class in a nearby Masjid every day where you can recite your daur to a teacher or
another Haafiz. Since you will be tired to do your daur right after school, you should
practice it early in the morning after Fajr for at least ½ hour. This way you can save some
time because you can recite your daur to your teacher right when you get to him. It is
very important that you do this for at least 4-5 years as once you grow older, you will not
have enough time to revise because of the many responsibilities in your life.
Another effective way to keep your daur strong is to lead Taraweeh in Ramadhan. You
do not have to lead all 20 rakaats; you can lead anywhere between 4 and 10 rakaats,
depending on your situation. You must try to lead Taraweeh somewhere because it will
not only make your daur strong but will also be a good experience. Even Rasulullah
(SAW) used to revise the entire Qur’an with the Angel Jibra’eel during the month of
Ramadhan. In his (SAW)’s last Ramadhan, he recited it twice.
If you follow these guidelines and make a lot of du’a, insha-Allah your memorization of
the Qur’an will be strong.
A few other important things to keep in mind is to keep a connection and strong
attachment with your teachers; always stay in the company of good people as the
company you keep will have an effect on you; people will always look up to you so set an
example for others in every sphere of your life; stay away from those things that are
prohibited in Islam as they will destroy you in this life and the Hereafter; and establish
and maintain your salaah wherever you are as it will act as a safeguard against evil.
May Allah SWT give us the love of the Quran as well as the ability to act upon the
teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW). Ameen!
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School Calendar 2015-2016 June, July & August 2015
Full Time Hifz Re-opens Wednesday June 17, 2015
Canada Day Holiday Wednesday July 1, 2015
Ramadaan & Eid Holidays Thursday July 16 – Friday July 31, 2015
Civic Holiday Monday August 3, 2015
Classes Resume Tuesday August 04, 2015
September 2015
Labour Day Monday September 7, 2015
Eid-ul Adha Wednesday 23 & Thursday September 24, 2015*
October/ November 2015
Thanksgiving Day Monday October 12, 2015
Parent Teacher Interviews Mon November 9 to Fri November 13, 2015
December 2015 – January & February 2016
Qiraat Competition Pre-test Saturday December 5, 2015
Mid-Term Hifz Exams Thursday December 16, 2015
Mid-Term Exams (Tajweed/Hadr) Thursday December 17, 2015
Mid-Term Exams (Fiqh/Dua) Friday December 18, 2015
Winter Break Monday Dec 21 – Friday Jan 1, 2016
Parent Teacher Interviews Monday January 18 to Friday January 22, 2016
Family Day Monday February 15, 2016
Girls Qiraat Competition Saturday February 27, 2016
March 2016
Boys Qiraat Competition Friday March 11 to Sunday March 13, 2016
March Break Monday March 14 – Friday March 18, 2016
Good Friday Friday March 25, 2016
Easter Monday Monday March 28, 2016
April 2016
Pre-Registration begins for 2016-2017 Tuesday April 19, 2016
May, & June 2016
Victoria Day Monday May 23, 2016
Final Term Hifz Exams (Boys and Girls) Wednesday June 1, 2016
Tajweed/Hadr Exam Thursday June 2, 2016
Fiqh/Dua Exam Friday June 3, 2016
Girl’s Jalsa/Final Report Card Friday August 19, 2016
Boys’ Jalsa/ Final Report Cards Friday August 26, 2016
Note: Calendar is subject to change without notice
*Dates dependant on the sighting of the moon
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IFT Full-Time Hifz School
Ramadhan Timetable
TIMINGS Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 – 9:10 Arrival Time Arrival Time Arrival Time Arrival Time Arrival Time
9:15 Class Starts Class Starts Class Starts Class Starts Class Starts
9:15 – 10:00 Sabaq Sabaq Sabaq Sabaq Sabaq
10:00 – 11:45 Sabaq - Para Sabaq – Para Sabaq - Para Sabaq - Para Sabaq - Para
11:45 – 12:00 Recess Recess Recess Recess Recess
12:00 – 1:35 Daur Daur Daur Daur Daur
1:35 – 2:00 Zuhr Salaah Zuhr Salaah Zuhr Salaah Zuhr Salaah Zuhr Salaah
Friday Ramadan timings will be from 9:15am to 12:15pm
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IFT Full-Time Hifz School
Winter Timetable: November – March
TIMINGS Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8:00-8:10 am Arrival Time Arrival Time Arrival Time Arrival Time Arrival Time
8:15 Class Starts Class Starts Class Starts Class Starts Class Starts
8:15 - 9:00 Sabaq Sabaq Sabaq Sabaq Sabaq
9:00 – 10:20 Sabaq - Para Sabaq - Para Sabaq - Para Sabaq - Para Sabaq - Para
10:20 - 10:35 Recess Recess Recess Recess Recess
10:35 - 11:55 Daur Daur Daur Daur Daur
11:55 - 12:35pm
Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch
12:35 – 12:50pm Daur Daur Daur Daur Daur
12:50 - 1:10 Zuhr Salaah Zuhr Salaah Zuhr Salaah Zuhr Salaah
Anjuman
1:10-3:15 Daur Daur Daur Daur
*Tajweed / Tarteel / Hadr 4 days a week* Fiqh /Seerah/Dua once a week and on Fridays half hour speech
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IFT Full-Time Hifz School
Timetable (Daylight Saving): September-November & March-June
TIMINGS Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8:00-8:10 am Arrival Time Arrival Time Arrival Time Arrival Time Arrival Time
8:15 Class Starts Class Starts Class Starts Class Starts Class Starts
8:15 - 9:00 Sabaq Sabaq Sabaq Sabaq Sabaq
9:00 – 10:20 Sabaq - Para Sabaq - Para Sabaq - Para Sabaq - Para Sabaq - Para
10:20 - 10:35 Recess Recess Recess Recess Recess
10:35 - 11:45 Daur Daur Daur Daur Daur
11:45 –
12:15pm Daur Daur Daur Daur Du’aa
12:15 - 12:40 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch
12:40 - 1:35 Daur Daur Daur Daur Jumu’a
(12:50 – 2:00)
1:35-2:00 Zuhr Salaah Zuhr Salaah Zuhr Salaah Zuhr Salaah
2:00 - 3:15 Daur Daur Daur Daur Anjuman
(2:30 – 3:15)
*Tajweed / Tarteel / Hadr 4 days a week* Fiqh/Seerah/Dua once a week
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ISLAMIC FOUNDATION OF TORONTO
FULL TIME HIFZ COURSE OF STUDY
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Yearly July August Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar April May June
Daily 7
lines 7 lines 8 lines 10 lines 13 lines
13
lines
16
lines 1 ½ pg 1 ½ pg 1 ½ pg 1 ½ pg 1 ½ pg
252
pgs Weekly
35
lines
35
lines
40
lines
50
lines
65
lines
65
lines
80
lines
7 ½
pg
7 ½
pg 7 ½ 7 ½ 7 ½
Monthly 9-11
pgs
11-16
pgs 8 pgs 17 pgs 20 pgs 14 pgs
28
pgs
28
pgs 27 pgs
30
pgs
30
pgs
30
pgs
YEAR 2
Daily 1 ½
pg
1 ¾
pg 1 ¾ pg 2 pg 2 pg 2 pg 2 pg 2 pg 2 pg 2 pg 2 pg 2 pgs
422
pgs Weekly
7 ½
pgs
6 ¾
pgs
6 ¾
pgs 10 pgs 10 pgs 10 pgs
10
pgs 10 pgs 10 pgs 10 pgs 10 pgs 10 pgs
Monthly 22
pgs 35 pgs 21 pgs 44 pgs 40 pgs 28 pgs
40
pgs 38 pgs 36 pgs 40 pgs 40 pgs 38 pgs
YEAR 3
Daily 2 ¼
pgs
2 ½
pgs
2 ¾
pgs
2 ¾
pges 3 pgs
REVIEW
FINAL
EXAM
185
pgs Weekly
11 ¼
pgs
12 ½
pgs
13 ¾
pgs
13 ¾
pgs 15 pgs
Monthly 37
pgs 50 pgs 30 pgs 60 pgs 64 pgs
Note - Values are approximate and set according to 13-line Qur’an
- Students will be evaluated after memorizing 1, 3 and 5 paras
- Sabaq may be stopped if the students daur (review) or Sabaq Para is weak
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Course of Study – Tajweed
Year 1
Introduction of Tajweed
Terms to Know
Makhaarij
The Rules of Meem Saakin and Madd
The Rules of Noon Saakin, Tanween, and Mushaddad
The Rules of Both Laam in the Word “Allah”
Rules of Hurooful-Madd (Madd-e-Aslee)
Ijra (practical rules in the Quran)
Hadr: Surah Al-Fatiha to Surah Zilzaal with practical rules.
Tarteel: 2 Rukus
Year 2
Revision of the 1st Year
Rules of Lahn (Errors)
Rules of Sifaat-e-Arizaah
Rules of Alif
Rules of Raa
Rules of Madd
Ijra (practical rules in the Quran)
Hadr: Revision of previous year
Surah Al Infitaar to Surah An-Naas with practical rules.
Tarteel: 3 Rukus
Year 3
Revision of Previous 2 Years
Rules of Sifaat-e-Laazimah
Rules of Waqf
Rules of Istia’zah and Basmalah
Ijra (practical rules in the Quran)
Hadr: 30th
Juz and ½ of 29 Juz with practical rules.
Tarteel: 4 Rukus
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Ta'leemul Haq Syllabus
First Year
Introduction of Taleemul Haq and Importance of learning Fiqh
Teachings of Islaam ( Kalimah with its meaning, Books of Allah, Messangers, Angels)
Istinjaa
Wudhu, Najaasat, Practical demonstration of Wudhu with the Dua'as
Faraaidh, Sunnah, Mustahab and Makroohat of Wudhu
Nawaaqidh of Wudhu ( Things that break Wudhu )
Rules pertaining to Wudhu
Revision
Test
Ghusl ( Rulings of different types of waters)
Faraaidh and Sunnats of Ghusl
Rules whilst making Ghusl and its procedure
Masaa-il pertaining to Ghusl
Sunnah method of clipping the nails
Revision
Test
Tayammum
Masaa-il when Tayammum is permitted
Faraaidh acts of Tayammum
Items on which Tayammum is permissible and prohibited
Nawaaqidh of Tayammum ( Things that break Tayammum)
Masah on Khuf-fain
Method and ruling on how to make masah on Khuf-fain
Azaan
Ruling and wordings of Azaan
Dua'as relating to Azaan with its Translation
Iqaamah and answering the call of Prayer
Revision
Test
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Ta'leemul Haq Syllabus
Second Year
Revision
Salaah
Method of perfoming Sunnah Salaah ( Practical demonstration)
Dua'as relating to Salaah with its translation
Method of perfoming Witr Salaah
Conditions and rules of Namaz
Salaah chart
Times of Salaah
Revision
Test
Fardh and Waajib acts in Salaah
14 Waajibaats in Salaah
21 Sunnats in Salaah
Mustahabbaat and Mahroohat in Salaah
Mufsidaat in Salaah ( Things that break Salaah)
Salaah with Jamaa'at and Imaamat
Salaah of a Masbooq
Qadhaa Salaah
Musaafir's Salaah ( Traveller's Salaah )
Revision
Test
Salaatul Jumu'ah and its Virtues
Condition for performing Jumu'ah Salaah
Actions prohibited during Khutbah
Eid Salaah and its Method
Salaah for the Sick person
Istikhaarah Salaah
Method of reading Taubah Salaah ( Repentance )
Sajdah -e- Tilaawat
Revision
Test
Janaazah Salaah
Method of performing Janazah Salaah
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Dua'as Relating to Janaazah Salaah
Requirements for Male Kafn
Different types of Graves
Method of how to perform Ghusl for the deceased
Faraaidh and Mustahabbaat of Janazah Salaah
Shar'ee Method of Burial and what should be recited
Virtues of visiting the Graveyard and dua'as to be recited
Revision
Test
Saum ( Fasting )
Virtues of fasting and its different types
Mustahabaat and Makhroohat things while fasting
Things that breaks ones Fast
Qadhaa & Kaffaarah
Things that don’t break ones fast
Fidyah for fast
Types of I'tikaaf and its rulings
Revision
Test
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Ta'leemul Haq Syllabus
Third Year
Revision
Zakaat
Importance of Zakaat and its virtues
Punishment for not giving Zakaat
On whom is Zakaat is Fardh
Types of wealth on which Zakaat is Fardh and not Fardh
Method of distributung Zakaat
To whom Zakaat can be given and cannot be given
Revision
Test
Qurbaani
Virtues of the first 10 days of Zul Hijjah
Importance of Qurbaani & Warnings for those who ignore it
On whom is Qurbaani Waajib
The Time for Qurbaani
Conditions for the Qurbaani Animal
Method of slaughtering an animal
The Takbeerat and Tashreeq
Sunnats of Eidul Adha
On whom is sadaqatul fitr Waajib
Revision
Test
Hajj and Umrah
Virtues and importance of Hajj and Umrah
On whom is Hajj Fardh
Masaail regarding Hajj
Types of Hajj
5 Days of Hajj
Detailed lesson on Umrah
Halaal and Haraam
Intoxicants
Rules regarding the Hair and Beard
Usury and Interest
Revision
Test
