MODULE 1 MODULE 2 MODULE 3 MODULE 4 MODULE 5 MODULE 6 MODULE 7 MODULE 8 THE CREATOR AND HIS CREATION DIVINE GUIDANCE RASULULLAH THE A’IMMAH THE PERIOD OF GHAYBAH ROADMAP TO SELF-PURIFICATION S0CIETAL WELLBEING RETURN TO THE CREATOR This module is dedicated to Allah and to man's Having created us, Allah continues to nurture and This module is a continuation of the concept of This module is a further continuation of the This module is dedicated to the Imam of our time, This module examines the distinction between the This module is a continuation of the roadmap to This module completes the cycle that began with relationship with his Creator. It covers Tawhid guide us. This module covers the lutf and adalah of Divine Guidance but focuses on the process that concept of Divine Guidance but focuses on the Imam al-Mahdi (a). It covers the concept of body and the soul and discusses the roadmap self-purification but at the societal instead of the the creation of Allah and ends with the return to (monotheism) in great depth, discussing the Allah, and explores the understanding of the the Prophet of Islam used to communicate his divinely appointed successors of Rasulullah (s) ghaybah, its minor and major phases, the long life (shari'ah) sent down by Allah for self-purification in individual level. Islam is not just a religion of Him. It covers the process of death, the existence of Allah, His unity and His various various schools of Islamic theology, especially in Message and to live it. It includes a discussion of whose primary responsibility was to safeguard the of the Imam, the responsibilities of believers in order to attain the company of al-abrar, the individuals but also of a community and a global purgatory of barzakh, resurrection at the end of attributes. It also covers the creation of the relation to the adalah of Allah. It also discusses his life, his sirah and sunnah, his family, including Message from distortions and misinterpretations. upholding the Message during the ghaybah, and the righteous ones, in the hereafter. The centrality of ummah. The social interactions and the attendant time, accountability on the day of judgement responsibilities and rights that Islam mandates universe and His Signs in it as well the creation of Divine guidance in the form of nubuwwah. Starting the immaculate ladies Khadija (a) and Fatimah (a), This module covers the issues related to lmamah circumstances under which the Imam will reappear niyyah is stressed in all the religious observances. and the outcome of man's actions with the the angels, the jinn, and man. It explores the with the creation of human beings on this earth, it and his companions. It covers how the Prophet and restore justice and equity. It discusses the These acts engender taqwa (piety) which involves can be visualized as a series of concentric circles. reward of heaven or the punishment of hell. and Khilafah, the concept of divine appointment, The circles begin with the self, and the immediate purpose of creation and the need for religious focuses on the ancient nations and the early successfully met the enormous challenges that he the qualities of such Imams, the emergence of necessity of ijtihad and taqlid and disbursement of avoidance of major and minor sins that corrupt the guides and looks at the history of the first prophet, prophets, especially the ulu al-'azm prophets, and faced and how he laid the foundation for the Islamic taxes during the ghaybah, and explores, the body and the soul, development of moral and and extended families, widens to include sects within the Shi’as and azadari as the neighbours and friends and the local community, Nabi Adam and his children. As the basis of our the challenges that they faced, lessons that we spread of Islam within and beyond Arabia. The cornerstone of Shi’a belief. lives of some prominent ulama. The module also ethical traits that identify us as Muslims, and relationship and communication with Allah, key can learn from their history, and universal values module also discusses a series of steps that he traces the rise of certain movements within Islam observance of two most important obligations that and embraces the wider community along with the It also covers the lives of the A’immah of Ahlul concepts of tawbah and istighfar, du'a and munajat that we derive from their teachings. The Divine took to designate his successor so as to ensure that have had wide-ranging implications. bring us closer to Allah, namely, sawm and hajj. physical environment. Al-amr bil-ma'ruf and an- Bayt (a) from the first to the eleventh Imam, and are introduced and the daily prayer as the most Books that were revealed to chosen prophets are the continuation of his Message and assesses his nahy 'anil munkar symbolise the social aspect of explores key concepts relating to lmamah and sublime form of submission (taslim) to Allah is also covered, most especially, the final revelation, remarkable legacy for all of mankind. the community; believers have to promote wilayah. covered in detail. the Qur’an. goodness in society and prevent social evils. Allah is the creator of the universe Adalah of Allah The Shari’ah Arabia before Islam Concept of Imamah Imam al-Mahdi (a) The family unit Death and dying Allah’s Attributes Dhulm - Tyranny and oppression The body: taharah and najasah, bulūgh, adab, Ancestors of Rasulullah (s) The A’immah (a) Concept of the Mahdi in Shi’i theology Mahramiyyah and Hijab Preparing for death Proving God’s existence Schools of Theology food and drink Sirah of Rasulullah (s) Companions of the A’immah (a) Concept of a saviour in other faiths Marriage and divorce Self-accounting and criticism The angels and jinn Nubuwwah The soul: understanding nafs, tazkiyat an-nafs, Sayyida Khadija (s) The Umayyad dynasty The ghaybah Sexuality in Islam Suicide and euthanasia Creation of Man Ulu al-‘azm and other select Anbiya jihad al-Akbar Companions of Rasulullah (s) The Abbasid dynasty The ‘ulama Relationship with one’s neighbours Wills and inheritance Nabi Adam, Sayyida Hawwa and their children How Allah communicates with Prophets and the Taqwa Succession to Rasulullah (s) Shi’i sects Ijtihad Relationship with the Muslim community Obligatory and recommended acts for the MAIN THEMES The purpose of creation (Ubudiyyah) creation Sawm – a prescription for taqwa Spread of Islam after the wafat of Rasulullah (s) Azadari Sources of Islamic law Relationship with the wider community deceased Need for religion; Islam is the perfect religion Revelation and divine books A balance between earthly life and hereafter The Ahl al-Kisa Tawassul and Shafa‘ah Taqlid The media Bereavement The Kalima The Qur’an Moral and ethical traits Sayyida Fatima al-Zahra (a) – daughter of Tawalla and tabarrah Schools of jurisprudence Amr bil Ma‘ruf and Nahy anil-Munkar The world of Barzakh Man’s relationship with Allah Miracles of Anbiya Major and minor sins Rasulullah (s) Ziyarah to the holy shrines Khums and zakat Fitna and Fasad Qiyamah Du’a and munajat; Tawba and istighfar Knowledge and learning Niyyah—purity and sincerity of intention Jihad al-Asghar Vices: Zina, drugs and intoxicants Heaven and hell Shirk Role of the madrasah Hajj - Journey to Allah Taqiyyah Friendship Worshipping Allah—Wudhu and salah Places of worship Trial & tribulation; Sabr Salafi history and doctrine 1. Allah is the Creator of everything 1. Adalah and Hikmah of Allah 1. Birth of Rasulullah (s) in aam al feel 1. The a'immah: An introduction 1. Imam al-Mahdi (a) is my guide 1. Salawat 1. I remember Allah 1. That special place for me BAND A 2. Allah has the most beautiful names 2. Nubuwwah and the mercy of Allah 2. Uswatun Hasanah- A beautiful example 2. Imam Ali (a) and certainty 2. Imam al- Mahdi (a) is chosen by Allah 2. Manners of eating and drinking 2. We love our parents 2. Usul ad-Din 3. Allah is everywhere, knows everything and 3. Nabi Nuh 3. I can be truthful and trusted like Rasulullah (s) 3. Imam Hasan (a) and forbearance 3. My Imam and me 3. Toilet manners 3. My siblings and me 3. Looking forward He is the most powerful 4. Nabi Ibrahim and the Ka’bah 4. I can be kind like Rasulullah (s) 4. Imam Husayn (a) and bravery 4. I love my Imam 4. Manners of sleeping 4. Animals in the Quran 4. Transfer to akhirah and the people of Jannah 4-5 4. I begin in Allah’s name 5. Nabi Musa’s birth and childhood 5. Sayyidah Fatimah (a) 5. The Ahlul Kisa 5. The Muslim Way 5. We love and respect our grandparents 6. I remember Allah, I do tasbih YEARS 5. I am a Muslim, Islam is my din – kalimah 6. Nabi Isa and Lady Maryam 6. Imam Zayn al-Abidin (a) and mindfulness 6. Caring for my heart 6. Mother 6. I pray to Allah with five daily salahs 7. Nabi Yunus 7. Bilal al Habashi 7. Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (a) and knowledge 7. Sawm 7. Friends and friendship 7. Adhan and Iqamah 8. My special places 8. Jabir ibn Abdallah al-Ansari 8. Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a) and hard work 8. Israf 8. I say salamun alaykum 8. This is how I pray 1. Allah is one – Surat al-Ikhlas 1. Nubuwwah and miracles – Nabi Musa 1. Rasulullah (s) – The messenger of Allah 1. Kawthar 1. The birth of Imam al-Mahdi (a) 1. Islamic months 1. Those who care for me 1.