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North Wales Islamic Societies |
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Islamic Studies |
Eleventh Grade |
Age
group: 16-17 |
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Main
Focus: To understand how to relate Islam in a world filled with
multiple religions and belief systems. The beliefs of the world will be
examined as well as the Islamic response to each. Learning
Abilities: There is not much difference in ability from here up until 12th
grade. The students are young adults and are able to think and decide
anything for themselves. The only thing that is lacking is the wisdom
that comes from life experience. Formats
to Avoid: Do not lecture on mundane or technical topics. Too many
Muslim teachers conduct their classes for older grade levels like they were
teaching an advanced course in Fiqh gymnastics to scholars. The
relevance and beauty of Islam in daily life is what they need to have
presented. At the same time, don't spend too much time "going over
the basics" unless you will do it in a unique and interesting way. Preferred
Format: Mixture of lecture, discussion and free exchange of
ideas. |
Primary Textbook How to Tell Others About Islam |
Enrichment The Sun is Rising From the West (IBTS) |
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Primary Textbook The Holy Qur'an in English and Arabic (CIE) |
Enrichment Jesus: A Prophet of Islam (IBTS) |
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Enrichment Reference A Guide to the Contents of the Holy Qur'an (Al Meezan) |
Enrichment The Choice Volumes 1-2 (IBTS) |
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Teacher Resource Islam and World Religions (Halalco) |
Nasheed (Songs) Maulid Diba'e (Astrolabe) |
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Additional Resources: 1.
The Myth of the Cross. Ajijola (IBTS) (These are for religious comparison) |
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After the
Completion of this Grade
the Students Should Know the Following:
Qur'anic Knowledge
1. Surah An
Naba'. Specific Ayat: 18:45-49, 3:110, 2:284-286, 3:135, 2:204-210,
10:104-109, 36:68-83. (English/ Arabic)
'Aqeedah
1. Islam is the
final way of Life Allah revealed for humanity. All previous Prophets
taught Islam, or surrender to Allah's will. The name Islam, however, was
given as the title of Allah's last deen to the earth.
'Ibadah
1. Janazah Salah
in greater detail along with the prayer of praise, or subh.
Du'a, Phrases & Ahadith
1. "Maan
satara musliman satarahul lahu youmal Qiyamati." "Whoever
covers up (the fault) of a Muslim, Allah will cover one of his faults on the
Day of Resurrection." (Bukhari)
2. "La
Yaq'udu qowmun yadhkuroonallaha illa haffathumul mala'ikatu wagh sheethumul
rahmatu wa nazalat 'alayhumul sakinatu wa dhakarahumul llahu feeman
'indahu." "There is no sitting of people remembering Allah
except that the angels will surround them, mercy covers them, peace descends
upon them and Allah mentions them to those near Him." (Muslim)
3. Before
starting a journey in a vehicle or on a horse, etc... "Subahanal
lathze sakharalana hatha, wa maa kunna lahu muqrineena wa inna ilaa
rabbina lamunqalibun." "Glory to the One who put this in our
power, though we couldn't have done it (without His help) We will
certainly return to our Lord."
Classical Poetry to Memorize
1. Muhammad
'Attar Nayshaburi. From: The Flight of Birds to Union (Mantiq al Tayr) composed
in the 1100's
They observed a Presence without qualification and description.
Beyond Perception, reason and Understanding.
If the spark of His Self-Sufficiency were to be cast,
A hundred worlds would burn in one moment.
A hundred thousand esteemed suns,
A hundred thousand moons and stars, even more.
They observed them all in wonder,
Coming like atoms in a dance.
Akhlaq & Adab
1. How to behave
in the presence of non-Muslims. How to greet them and kindness directed
towards them.
2. The rights of
non-Muslims in Islam.
Sirah
1. Detail aspects
of the Sirah showing the interaction between Rasulullah and Jews and
Christians.
History
1. The stories of
the following Prophets/People should be taught in an interesting way. The
students can take turns reading from selections which the teacher will hand out
or provide.
A. Prophets 'Esa and Musa's life will be studied in great detail along with interfaith issues.
Misc.
1. Students will learn how to handle even the most outrageous charges leveled by missionaries against Islam and the blessed Prophet.