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Islamic Studies |
Seventh Grade |
Age
group: 12-13 |
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Main
Focus: To understand the world of Islam. In public school
this grade usually studies geography and the history of regions.
Non-Muslim written books rarely ever mention anything positive about the
Muslim world and its history, if at all. Learning
Abilities: Another plateau is reached by most students here. The
boys become rowdy again and tend to try to be the center
of attention. Many girls recede into the background and do not
participate as well. The fear of embarrassment, particularly among
girls is high. The skilled teacher will not call only on the vocal or
noisy students. Formats
to Avoid: Group activities. Students do not generally work well
together at this age unless the teacher has a well-prepared and thought out
group activity. Students have to be motivated well enough to feel a
part of the goals of any group activity. It is good to announce
upcoming group activities a few days before and to make the students aware of
its goals so they can be brought on board. Activities based on the
model of "Mini-United Nations" are often well-received. Preferred
Format: Disciplined reading of the lessons combined with
real life discussion formats that encourage the free exploration of our
faith, feelings and truths. |
Primary Textbook A History of
Muslim Civilization |
Enrichment Geography of the Muslim World (IQRA) |
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Enrichment Muslim Women Through the Centuries (CIE) |
Enrichment Doorways to Islamic Art (AWAIR) |
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Enrichment Activites The Arabs: Activities for Elementary School
Level (AWAIR) |
Enrichment A Medieval Banquet in the (AWAIR) |
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Teacher Resource Islamic Designs for Artists and Craftspeople (Sound Vision) |
Nasheed (Songs) Upright Song (Astrolabe) |
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After the
Completion of this Grade
the Students Should Know the Following:
Qur'anic Knowledge
1. Surahs
Al A'la, At Tariq, Al Buruj, Al Hujurat. Specific
Sections- 16:111, 22:65-76, 10:1-20, 36:1-12, 55:19-34. (English/Arabic)
'Aqeedah
1. Although not a
main focus of this grade, a review of past grades learning can be initiated.
'Ibadah
1. Review the
five pillars and their importance and practice by way of review.
2. Explore the
importance of Jihad.
Du'a, Phrases & Hadith
1. "Al waqtul awwalus salaati radwaanul lahi. Wal waqtul akhiru 'afwullah." "To offer Salah
in the first hour is to please Allah. To offer Salah
in late hours is to ask for Allah's pardon." (Tirmidhi)
2. "La Yuraddu ad du'aa-u bayna al adhan wal iqamah." "No
du'a made between the Adhan
and Iqamah is rejected." (Nisa'i)
3. "Edha dakhala raamadaanu
futihat abwabul jannati wa ghuliqat
abwabu jahannama wa sulsilatish shayateen." "When Ramadan begins, the doors
of Paradise are opened, the doors of Hell are closed and the Shaytans are chained." (Bukhari)
4. "Innallaha harrama alaykum 'uquq ul
ummuhaat." "Indeed Allah has
forbidden you to disobey mothers." (Bukhari)
Akhlaq & Adab
1. Explore
male/female etiquette.
Sirah
1. Give a brief over-view
of the Blessed Prophet's life before exploring Muslim history.
History
1. The main
subject matter of this grade level is on Muslim history from 632 to the
present. The following main areas of subject matter should be explored. The
textbook chosen for this grade, "An Illustrated History of Islam" is
not the best one, obviously, but for now, it is the only book which covers the
subject in full breadth. When our own textbook is completed, you may substitute
it then.
A. The rule of the first four Khalifas in detail.
B. The rule of the Ummayids and Abbassids.
C. Islamic art, science, architecture and learning.
D. The coming of the Mongols and the destruction of the Abbassids.
E. The fractured Muslim world and the coming of the Crusaders.
F. The Safavids and the spread of Islam into south east Asia.
G. Muslim Spain.
H. The rise of the Turks and the fall of Muslim Spain.
I. The Ottoman empire.
J. The destruction of Muslim independence in the rise of colonialism.
K. The causes of the Muslim decline.
L. Muslim nationalist and independence movements.
M. The rise of modern Muslim nations.
N. The current state of Islam in the Muslim world.
O. Islam in the West.