Islamic Foundations

Programme Outline

This Islamic Studies Programme is designed to strengthen students’ understanding of Islām through the study of Islamic beliefs, worship, prophetic history, Sīrah, and character development. The programme aims to nurture confident young Muslims who practise Islām with understanding, sincerity, and good manners.

Lessons are delivered in an engaging manner through discussion, practical activities, storytelling, reflection, and revision. Students gradually deepen their knowledge and build stronger connections between Islamic teachings and daily life.

The programme focuses on the following key areas:

- Aqīdah (Islamic Beliefs)

- Fiqh (Worship and Practical Islām)

- Sīrah & Islamic History

- Personal Character Development and Islamic Mannerism

Open to Boys and Girls

8 - 11yrs

Programme Days and Times:

Wednesdays, 6:00pm – 7:15pm

Instructors:
Ustadh Zakariya

Year 1

Overview

Year 1 introduces students to core Islamic beliefs, manners, and practical worship while developing a love for the Prophets and Islamic history. Students begin learning about accountability, prayer, good character, and the challenges faced by earlier believers.

Core Areas of Learning:

> Core Beliefs and Foundations

The names of Allāh

Angels and divine books

The Prophets of Allāh

Life after death

Paradise and accountability

> Islamic Practice

Cleanliness and hygiene

Manners of using the toilet

Revision of rakʿahs

Daily ṣalāh (theory and practice)

Actions that break ṣalāh

Ḥalāl and ḥarām foods

> Sīrah & Islamic History

Hābīl and Qābīl

Prophet Hūd and the people of ʿĀd

Prophet Ṣālih and the people of Thamūd

Prophet Shuʿayb and the people of Madyan

The companions of the cave

The open invitation to Islām

Migration to Abyssinia

The battles of Badr and Uḥud

The Night Journey and Ascension

> Personal Development

IRespect for others

Manners of eating and drinking

Manners in the masjid

Respect towards parents and others

Awareness of responsible media and technology use

Understanding the importance of ṣalāh

Year 2

Overview

Year 2 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

Year 3

Overview

Year 3 deepens students’ understanding of Islamic worship and belief through more detailed fiqh topics, advanced discussions on the Hereafter, and further study of prophetic history and Sīrah. Students are encouraged to develop consistency in worship and strong Islamic character.

Core Areas of Learning:

> Core Beliefs and Foundations

Names of Allāh

Angels, books, and messengers

Signs of the Last Day

Death and the Hereafter

Description of the Day of Judgement

Paradise and Hellfire

> Islamic Practice

Types of Islamic rulings

Wuḍūʾ and ghusl: farḍ, sunnah, and makrūh acts

Basics of tayammum

Times of ṣalāh

Forbidden and disliked prayer times

Sunnah prayers and witr

Farḍ acts and disliked acts in ṣalāh

Rules and rewards of fasting

> Sīrah & Islamic History

Prophet Ayyūb عليه السلام

Prophet Yūnus عليه السلام

Dāwūd and Jālūt

Prophet Dāwūd عليه السلام

The letter to Heraclius

The conquest of Makkah

> Personal Development

Understanding Islamic dress and modesty

Building consistency in ṣalāh

Good character and avoiding sins

Applying Islamic manners in daily life

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Islamic Foundations

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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