Islamic Explorers

Programme Outline

This Islamic Studies Programme is designed to nurture children through a structured and engaging introduction to Islām. The programme aims to develop a strong Islamic identity, love for Allāh and His Messenger ﷺ, good character, and a practical understanding of everyday Islamic living.

Lessons are delivered in an interactive manner and combine learning, discussion, storytelling, reflection, and practical activities. The curriculum gradually builds foundational knowledge in:

- Aqīdah (Islamic Beliefs)

- Fiqh (Worship and Everyday Practice)

- Sīrah & Islamic History

- Personal Character Development and Islamic Mannerism

The programme encourages students to develop good habits, confidence in practising Islām, and respect for others from an early age.

The curriculum is structured progressively and includes:

- Foundational Islamic beliefs and practice

- Prophetic history and the lives of the Ṣaḥābah

- Worship and practical rulings (Fiqh)

- Personal development and Islamic character

- Understanding contemporary Muslim life

Lessons are delivered through engaging teaching methods including storytelling, discussion, reflection, and practical application.

Open to Boys and Girls

5 - 7yrs

Programme Days and Times:

Wednesdays, 6:00pm – 7:15pm

Instructors:
Ustadha Alaa

Year 1

Overview

Year 1 introduces students to the foundational knowledge of Islamic beliefs, worship, manners, and the life of the Prophet ﷺ. Students begin to connect Islamic teachings with their daily lives and behaviour.

Core Areas of Learning:

> Core Beliefs and Foundations

The names and attributes of Allāh

The five pillars and six articles of faith

Jannah and Jahannam

The role of Jibrīl عليه السلام in teaching religion

> Islamic Practice

Cleanliness and purification

Wuḍūʾ and ghusl

Actions that break wuḍūʾ

Prayer times

Practical performance of two, three, and four rakʿah prayers

> Sīrah & Islamic History

Events before the creation of Ādam عليه السلام

The story of Nabī Nūḥ عليه السلام

The Boy and the King

Early life of the Prophet Muḥammad ﷺ

The Year of the Elephant

Beginning of revelation

The boycott, hijrah, and life in Madīnah

> Personal Development

Classroom etiquette

Saying bismillāh

Good deeds and positive behaviour

Manners with friends and others

Year 2

Overview

Year 2 develops students’ understanding of Islamic beliefs, worship, and character further through practical learning and deeper engagement with Islamic history and the Sīrah. Students are encouraged to apply Islamic manners and values in their daily lives.

Core Areas of Learning:

> Core Beliefs and Foundations

The names of Allāh

Angels, divine books, and Prophets

Life after death

Paradise and accountability

> Islamic Practice

Cleanliness and toilet etiquette

Daily ṣalāh and practical application

Revision of rakʿahs

Breakers of ṣalāh

Ḥalāl and ḥarām foods

> Sīrah & Islamic History

Hābīl and Qābīl

Prophet Hūd, Ṣālih, and Shuʿayb عليهم السلام

The companions of the cave

Open invitation to Islām

Persecution of Muslims in Makkah

Migration to Abyssinia

Isrāʾ and Miʿrāj

Battles of Badr and Uḥud

> Personal Development

Respect for others

Manners of eating and drinking

Manners in the masjid

Respect towards parents and others

Responsible use of media and technology

Year 3

Overview

Year 3 develops students’ understanding of Islamic belief, worship, and character further through practical learning and deeper engagement with the lives of the Prophets and companions. Students are encouraged to strengthen their worship and apply Islamic values in daily life.

Core Areas of Learning:

> Core Beliefs and Foundations

The names and attributes of Allāh

Angels and their duties

Characteristics and roles of the Prophets

Miracles of the Prophets

Signs of the Last Day

The Day of Judgement

Paradise and Hellfire

Love for the Prophet ﷺ

> Islamic Practice

Najāsah and purification

Practical wuḍūʾ, ghusl, and tayammum

Practical ṣalāh

Islamic calendar

Fasting and Ramaḍān

> Sīrah & Islamic History

The life of Prophet Ibrāhīm عليه السلام

The story of Dhul Qarnayn

The companions of the Prophet ﷺ

Battle of the Trench

Treaty of Ḥudaybiyyah

> Personal Development

Understanding virtues and rewards of actions

Importance of ṣalāh

Awareness of sins and shirk

Good character and brotherhood

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Islamic Explorers

Programme Outline

Year 1

Overview

Core Areas of Learning:

> Core Beliefs and Foundations

> Islamic Practice

> Sīrah & Islamic History

> Personal Development

Year 2

Overview

Core Areas of Learning:

> Core Beliefs and Foundations

> Islamic Practice

> Sīrah & Islamic History

> Personal Development

Year 3

Overview

Core Areas of Learning:

> Core Beliefs and Foundations

> Islamic Practice

> Sīrah & Islamic History

> Personal Development

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