Articles of Faith ( Iman)
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1 2 Introduction Level : 2 (Medium Level) Age Group : 9-10 years Prerequisite : Basic Religious Knowledge and or successful completion of Level 1 Course Objectives: This syllabus is designed for two years of Level-2, and is based on the Ahmadiyya Children Sunday School ‘Curriculum’ Document. The level 2 class is continuation of fundamental and basic knowledge of Islam with more detailed approach that will enable students to understand and have a solid footing on basic knowledge of Islam. This course level also deals with the study of Holy Qur’an, Salat, Ahadith, Prayers and General Religious Knowledge. After successful completion of this level, the student will have medium level of religious knowledge and will be able to: correctly recite Holy Qur’an. Memorize and translate Surah Fatiha and last ten chapters of the Holy Qur’an. demonstrate greater understanding of Wudhu, Salat, its translation along with other Salat related matters such as, Wudhu and Tayammun, difference between Farz and Sunnah and etiquettes of Salat and Mosque. demonstrate medium level knowledge of basic principles of Islam- Ahmadiyyat including Pillars of Islam, Articles of Faith and simple social, moral and family values. relate briefly the life of: o Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa) o Promised Messiah as. memorize 10 additional prayers with translation(from the Holy Qur’an & prayers of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa)) memorize 10 additional Ahadith with translation. understand Ahmadiyyat and system of Khilafat. For any questions and concerns, please contact: Email: [email protected] 3 4 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS All praise belongs to Allah the Almighty who has enabled us to compile and publish this syllabus for Ahmadiyya Children Sunday School Canada. It is only through the sheer grace and blessings of Almighty Allah that the School system has reached the maturity level and has a comprehensive syllabus and teaching method. After a year of research and hard work, Sunday School has successfully published the syllabus in the form of four books - one for each Level, to better educate and train our children for tomorrow with religious and moral education of Islam-Ahmadiyyat. These books have been created by the Curriculum Team of the school’s central branch, and are basically the extended and detailed version of the Curriculum Outline provided by the National T`alim Department of Canada Jama`at for children of age group 7 to 15 years. This syllabus provides a detailed, cohesive, child friendly and consolidated resource for our children to learn and understand the Islamic education in an effective and well structured manner. Interactive worksheets, research projects and creative activities related to different religious topics for a child’s better understanding are some of the features of this resource material. The syllabus and course material have been designed by professionals in the field of education who gave due consideration to ensure age appropriateness and use of easy language for better comprehension. Ahmadiyya Children Sunday School would like to express its sincere gratitude to all those who have worked very hard and gave stimulating suggestions and contributed in various ways. The selfless effort and teamwork along with the determined dedication of the team leaders and volunteers made the publication of a very high quality material, a reality for the spiritual training of our younger generation. It should be noted that this syllabus is a working document which will be revised every year, insha’Allah! It would be a miss, if I do not mention the names of Naumana Khan and Durri Sameen Ahmed for an excellent leadership and team work and specially bearing with me and taking all the pressure and meeting my ever challenging demands without any complaints. With the request for prayers, I would also like to thank and appreciate the following persons who have put countless hours, days and nights and have sacrificed their comfort and personal commitments only for the sake of pleasure of Allah. Jazakum Allah Ahsanal Jaza! Curriculum Team: 5 Naumana Khan, Durri Sameen Ahmed Writing and Research: Naumana Khan, Hina Kausar, Qudsia Lone (Detroit), Ansa Talat, Misbah Baig, Azhar Rehan Khan(Australia), Maryam Tariq, Naima Khalil and Salim Iftikhar Baig Proof Reading: Sadaf Khursheed, Annie Siddiqi, Sheila Malik, Durri Sameen Ahmed, Naumana Khan Compilation, Design Formatting and Editing: Naumana Khan, Hina Kausar, Misbah Baig Title Pages: Naumana Khan, Shagufta Faraz, Muzaffar Ahtesham, Hammad Rana May Allah accept their humble efforts and enable our children to take the most benefit from this service and become the true custodians of our future. Ameen. Dr. Syed Muhammd Aslam Daud Ahmadiyya Children’s Sunday School April 2, 2008 Resources used: Basics of Religious Education by Respected Sheikh Abdul Hadi Religious Knowledge Workbook, compiled by Lajna Ima’illah USA Website: www.alislam.org 6 Table of Contents Holy Qur’an ........................................................................................................ 9 Introduction to the Holy Qur’an ......................................................................... 11 Rules of Recitation of the Holy Qur’an ............................................................. 17 Qaim Muqam Huroof-e-Madda & Huroof-e-Leen ................................. 17 Tanween & Tashdeed ............................................................................. 19 Rules to Stop and Pause during Recitation ............................................. 20 Surah Al-Fatihah ................................................................................................ 24 Commentary of Surah Al-Fatihah ........................................................... 25 Surah Al-Fil ....................................................................................................... 29 Surah Al-Quraish ............................................................................................... 30 Surah Al-Maoon ................................................................................................ 31 Surah Al-Kauthar ............................................................................................... 32 Surah Al-Kafiroon ............................................................................................. 33 Surah Al-Nasr .................................................................................................... 34 Commentary of Surah Al-Nasr ............................................................... 35 Surah Al-Lahab .................................................................................................. 37 Commentary of Surah Al-Lahab ............................................................ 38 Surah Al-Ikhlass ................................................................................................ 41 Commentary of Surah Al-Ikhlaas ........................................................... 42 Surah Al-Falaq ................................................................................................... 44 Commentary of Surah Al-Falaq ............................................................. 45 Surah Al-Naas .................................................................................................... 47 Commentary of Surah Al-Naas .............................................................. 48 Religious Knowledge ........................................................................................ 51 Religion .............................................................................................................. 53 The Articles of Faith .......................................................................................... 56 Allah ....................................................................................................... 56 The Angels of Allah ................................................................................ 57 The Books of Allah ................................................................................ 57 The Prophets of Allah ............................................................................ 59 The Day of Resurrection and Judgment ................................................. 59 The Divine Decree .................................................................................. 60 Our God – Short Story ....................................................................................... 61 Attributes of Allah ............................................................................................. 62 The Five Pillars of Islam .................................................................................... 66 Kalimah ................................................................................................... 66 Salat ........................................................................................................ 66 Fasting ..................................................................................................... 67 Zakat ....................................................................................................... 69 Hajj ......................................................................................................... 70 7 Eid Festivals ....................................................................................................... 79 Life of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SA) ....................................................... 80 Khilafat after the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SA) ...........................................