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North Wales Islamic Societies |
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Islamic Studies |
Twelfth Grade |
Age
group: 17-18 |
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Main
Focus: To understand that Islam is a way of life that can carry
their heart, mind and spirit for the rest of their days. The spiritual
healing and assurance of Islam can light their way for always. Learning
Abilities: Able to reason and understand even the most complex concepts.
Competent enough to do extensive independent research. Formats
to Avoid: Never lecture for the entire period. Encourage them with
independent research activities, projects, reports and presentations. Preferred
Format: Lecture for about half of the class. Be sure to ask a generous
amount of questions and let the students participate. Use the last half of
the class for exercises, activities, further discussion, etc... |
Primary Textbook On the Remembrance of Death and the
Afterlife (IBTS) |
Enrichment The Holy Qur'an in Arabic and English (IBTS) |
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Primary Textbook A Journey Through the Qur'an (IBS) |
Enrichment Imam Bukhari's Book of Muslim Morals and Manners |
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Enrichment The Cultural Atlas of Islam (AWAIR) |
Enrichment Al Talib magazine published by MSA-UCLA (IBTS) |
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Teacher Resource The Lawful and Prohibited in Islam (IBTS) |
Nasheed (Songs) Life of the Last Prophet (IBTS) |
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Additional Resources: 1.
Even Angels Ask. By J. Lang (IBTS) |
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After the
Completion of this Grade
the Students Should Know the Following:
Qur'anic Knowledge
1. Surahs 61 and
67. Other passages at the discretion of the instructor. (English/Arabic)
'Aqeedah
1. All the
beliefs of Islam as contained in the Qur'an and Sunnah.
'Ibadah
1. How to perform
the Nikah ceremony.
2. How to perform
the prayer of the eclipse.
3. Before death,
a person should repeat the Kalima often. He or she should have a will
prepared well in advance of any old age or sickness. Any debts should be
paid as soon as possible. It is best for a Muslim to avoid debt as much
as possible.
4. When a dead
body is lowered into the grave we say, "Bismillahi wa 'ala millati
rasulillah." "In the name of Allah and by the ritual of Allah's
Messenger."
Du'a, Phrases & Ahadith
By
this grade level, at least forty hadith in Arabic and English should be known
by the students. If, upon entering 12th grade, the student knows fewer
than 40, then the remainder will have to be learned in this year. The
Blessed Prophet once said, "Whoever learns forty of my sayings will be
raised up in the company of scholars on Judgment Day." That is why
the goal of this KG-12th grade curriculum is to know at least a minimum of 40,
though more are always encouraged.
1.
"Allahumma inni owthzubika min 'ilmil la yanfa'u wa qalbil la yakhsha'u wa
dua-il la yasma 'u wa nafsil la tashba'u." "O Allah, I seek
your protection from knowledge that brings no good, from a heart that has no
fear (of You), from a prayer that can't be answered and from a self that can't
be satisfied."
Akhlaq & Adab
1. All the
manners and meritorious behavior that Islam teaches should be known and
practiced by the students.
Classical Poetry to Memorize
1. Sa'di
Shirazi: Who is the Real Seeker?
I will not say, O Brother, what the spiritual concert is,
Until I know who is listening to it.
If he begins his flight from the tower of the spirit.
The Angels will not keep up with his soaring.
But if he be a man of error, vanity and play,
The Shaytan will grow more powerful in his brain.
The Rose is torn apart by the morning breeze,
But not the log; for it can only be split by an ax.
The world feeds on music, drunkenness and rivalry.
But what does the blind man see in a mirror?
Sirah
1. The students
should have a complete grasp on the life story of the Blessed Messenger of
Allah.
History
1. The students
should be well versed in all aspects of Islamic history and culture from the
time of the Khilafa ar Rashida until present times.
Misc.
1. The students should be able to explain the philosophical foundation of Islamic belief and defend it against all other belief systems with wisdom and clear rational methods.