
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 introduces students to the foundations of Islām through simple beliefs, basic acts of worship, prophetic stories, and everyday manners. Students begin learning about Allāh, the Prophets, cleanliness, prayer, and key Islamic practices in an engaging and memorable way.
The five pillars of Islām
The six articles of faith
Belief in Allāh
Belief in angels, books, messengers, and the Day of Judgement
Paradise and accountability
Cleanliness and personal hygiene
Using the toilet correctly
Wuḍūʾ
The five daily prayers and their times
Basic prayer positions
Fasting, zakāh, ṣadaqah, and ḥajj
Islamic months
The stories of Nabī Ādam, Nūḥ, Ibrāhīm, Mūsā, ʿĪsā, Yūnus and Muḥammad عليهم السلام
Early lessons from the lives of the Prophets
Islamic greetings and manners
Everyday duʿāʾs
Positive habits and reminders
Arabic alphabet recognition
Year 2 builds upon the foundational knowledge gained in Year 1 by strengthening understanding of Islamic beliefs, worship, manners, and the life of the Prophet ﷺ. Students begin to connect Islamic teachings with daily life and behaviour.
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
Cleanliness and purification
Wuḍūʾ and ghusl
Actions that break wuḍūʾ
Prayer times
Practical performance of two, three, and four rakʿah prayers
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
Classroom etiquette
Saying bismillāh
Good deeds and positive behaviour
Manners with friends and others
Year 3 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.
The names of Allāh
Angels, divine books, and Prophets
Life after death
Paradise and accountability
Cleanliness and toilet etiquette
Daily ṣalāh and practical application
Revision of rakʿahs
Breakers of ṣalāh
Ḥalāl and ḥarām foods
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
Respect for others
Manners of eating and drinking
Manners in the masjid
Respect towards parents and others
Responsible use of media and technology
