Level 5 | Ages 15-16

First Semester

Fiqh (Islamic Laws)

1. Giving Zakat
2. Calculating Khums
3. Enjoining the Right – Amr bil Marouf
4. Forbiding Evil – Nahy anil Munkar
5. Shortening of Prayers – Salat al-Qasr
6. Preforming Friday Prayers – Salat al-Jummuah
7. Preforming Eid Prayers
8. Food & Drink
9. Death Ceremonies – Ahkam al-Mayyit (part 1)
10. Death CeremoniesAhkam al-Mayyit (Part 2)

Tareekh (Islamic History)

1. Wilayah of Ahlulbayt (as)
2. Events that Lead to the Tragedy of Karbala
3. Remembering the Tragedy of Karbala
4. The life of Sayyidah Zaynab (as)
5. Reflections on the Sermon of Sayyidah Zaynab (as)
6. Imam Hasan al-Askari (as)
7. Imam al-Mahdi (ajf) – Paving the way
8. Imam al-Mahdi (ajf) & the concept of Occultation – Ghaybah
9. The return of Imam al-Mahdi (ajf)
10. Our responsibilities during the major Occultation

Semester Two

Aqaed (Islamic Beliefs)

1. Tawhid and Shirk
2. Allah (swt), the Creator of All Things
3. Having Faith in Allah’s (swt) Decree
4. Allah (swt), The Most Forgiving, The Most Merciful
5. Atheism and the disbelief in Allah (swt)
6. Understanding the Concept of Free Will?
7. Guidance through the Prophets of Allah (swt)
8. The Holy Quran – Final revelation
9. Commentary of the Quran
10. Different Schools of Islamic Theology

Akhlaq (Ethics)

1. Alcohol & Drugs
2. Gender Interaction – Permissibility? Prohibition?
3. Concept of Music
4. Forbearance & Patience
5. Digital Culture
6. Embracing Generations
7. Citizenship and Civic Duties
8. Respect for people of other Faiths
9. Islam and Relationships
10. Etiquette of Dressing

Learning Outcomes

In the first semester, students will cover two core modules, the first module will be Islamic law and the second module will be Islamic history. In the second semester we will teach the children Islamic beliefs and Ethics.

In Islamic law, students will cover the various rulings regarding ritual purity, and learn the detailed rulings on prayers, as well as understanding issues pertaining to doubts that may occur. During this semester, students will also have an overview of the concepts of Zakat and Khums. In Islamic History,  students will be taught about the life of all twelve Imams, providing them with key lessons from their experiences.  All history courses will stress the relevance of the Imam of our time.

In Islamic beliefs during the second semester, students will gain a greater understanding of God, and the need to know him, as well as the common arguments pertaining to His existence. In the Ethics and Morals module, students will be expected to recognise the dangers of uncontrolled desires, as well as substance and alcohol abuse. Finally, students will also be taught how to interact with the opposite gender in society.

Word from the Course Director

It is important that young children living in the west have a basic overview of the islamic tenets. These core subjects will provide them with a great start to life and will allow them to build on their knowledge for years to come. I believe that children from a tender age should be exposed to this material to ensure they firmly begin to understand the world around them and the true meaning of life.

Faith is key but we must couple it with action and therefore children must be able to understand how to practise and apply their faith correctly. Finally Muslims living in this society must demonstrate a level of moral and ethical conduct, not only is this imperative as they contribute to a society which is founded on co-existence, but also because they are seen as important ambassadors of faith to the world.