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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 AIMMAH THE PERIOD OF GHAYBAH ROADMAP TO SELF-PURIFICATION SOCIETAL 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 concept 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 Creat or. It covers Tawheed guide us. This module covers the lutf and ado/ah of Divine Guidance but focuses on the process that the of Divine Guidance but focuses on the divinely 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 Prophet of Islam used to communicate his Message appointed successors of Rasulullah (s) whose 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 purgatory existence of Allah, His unity and His various attri various schools of Islamic theology, especially in and to live it. It includes a discussion of his life, his 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 of barzakh, resurrection at the end of time, butes. It also covers the creation of the universe relation to the ado/ah of Allah. It also discusses seerah and sunnah, his family, including the Message from distortions and misinterpretations. upholding the Message during the ghaybah, and righteous ones, in the hereafter. The centrality of ummah. The social interactions and the attendant accountability on the day of judgement and the and His Signs in it as well the creation of the angels, Divine guidance in the form of nubuwwah. Starting immaculate ladies Khadija (a) and Fatimah (a), and This module covers the issues related to lmamah the circumstances under which the Imam will re niyyah is stressed in all the religious observances. responsibilities and rights that Islam mandates can outcome of man's actions with the reward of the jinn, and man. It explores the purpose of with creation of human beings on this earth, it his companions. It covers how the Prophet and Khilafah, the concept of divine appointment, ppear and restore justice and equity. It discusses These acts engender taqwa (piety) which involves be visualized as a series of concentric circles. The heaven or the punishment of hell. creation and the need for religious guides, and focuses on the ancient nations and the early successfully met the enormous challenges that he the qualities of such Imams, the emergence of sects the necessity of ijtihad and taqlid and disbursement avoidance of major and minor sins that corrupt the circles begin with the self, and the immediate and looks at the history of the first prophet, Nabi Adam prophets, especially the ulul 'azm prophets, and the faced and how he laid the foundation• for the spread within the Shias and azadari as the cornerstone of of Islamic taxes during the ghaybah, and explores, body and the soul, development of moral and extended families, widens to include neighbours and his children. As the basis of our relationship and challenges that they faced, lessons that we can of Islam within and beyond Ara bia. The module Shia belief. the lives of some prominent ulema. The module ethical traits that identify us as Muslims, and and friends and the local community, and embraces communication with Allah, key concepts of tawba learn from their history, and universal values that also discusses a series of steps that he took to It also covers the lives of the Aimmah of Ahlul Bayt also traces the rise of certain movements within observance of two most important obligations that the wider community along with the physical and istighfar, du'a and munajat are introduced and we derive from their teachings. The Divine Books designate his successor so as to ensure the (a) from the first to the eleventh Imam, and Islam that have had wide-ranging implications. bring us closer to Allah, namely, sawm and hajj. environment. a/-amr bi/ ma'ruf and an-nahi 'anil the daily prayer as the most sublime form of that were revealed to chosen prophets are also continuation of his Message and assesses his explores key concepts relating to lmamah and munkar symbolize the social aspect of the submission (tasleem) to Allah is covered in detail. covered, most especially, the final revelation, the remarkable legacy for all of mankind. wi/ayah. community; believers have to promote goodness in Qur' an. society and prevent social evils. • Allah is the creator of the universe • Adālah of Allah • The Shari’ah • Arabia before Islām • Concept of Imāmah • Imām al-Mahdi (a) • The family unit • Mahramiyyah and Hijāb • Death and dying • Allah’s Attributes • Proving God’s existence • Dhulm - Tyranny and oppression • The body: tahārah and najāsah, bulūgh, • Ancestors of Rasulullah (s) • The Aimmah (a) • Concept of the Mahdi in Shi’i theology • Marriage and divorce • Preparing for death • The angels and jinn • Creation of Man • Schools of Theology ādāb, food and drink • Seerah of Rasulullah (s) • Companions of the Aimmah (a) • Concept of a saviour in other faiths • Sexuality in Islām • Self-accounting and criticism • Nabi Adam, Sayyida Hawwa and their • Nubuwwah • The soul: understanding nafs, tazkiyat an- • Sayyida Khadija (s) • The Umayyad dynasty • The ghaibah • Relationship with one’s neighbours • Suicide and euthanasia c h i l d r e n • Ulul ‘azm and other select Anbiyā nafs, jihād al-Akbar • Companions of Rasulullah (s) • The Abbasid dynasty • The ‘ulama • Relationship with the Muslim community • Wills and inheritance • The purpose of creation (Ubudiyyah) • How Allah communicates with Prophets and • Taqwa • Succession to Rasulullah (s) • Shi’i sects • Ijtihād • Relationship with the wider community • Obligatory and recommended acts for MAIN THEMES • Need for religion; Islām is perfect religion the creation • Sawm – a prescription for taqwa • Spread of Islām after the wafāt of Rasulullah (s) • Azādāri • Sources of Islamic law • The media the deceased • The Kalima • Man’s relationship with Allah • Revelation and divine books • Balance between earthly life and hereafter • The Ahl al-Kisā • Tawassul and Shafā’ah • Taqlid • Amr bil Ma‘rūf and Nahy anil-Munkar • Bereavement • Du’a and munājāt; Tawba and istighfār • The Qur’an • Moral and ethical traits • Sayyida Fātima al-Zahra (a) – daughter of Rasu- • Tawalla and tabarrah • Schools of jurisprudence • Fitna and Fasād • The world of Barzakh • Shirk, blasphemy and apostasy • Miracles of Anbiyā • Major and minor sins lullah (s) • Ziyārah to the holy shrines • Khums and zakāt • Vices: Zina, drugs and intoxicants • Qiyāmah • Heaven and hell Worshipping Allah—Wudhu and salāh • Knowledge and learning • Niyyah—purity and sincerity of intention • Jihād al-Asghar • Friendship • Role of the madrasah • Hajj - Journey to Allah • Trial & tribulation; Sabr • Taqiyyah • Places of worship • Salafi history and doctrine 1. I am discovering my Creator – Allah 1. Adalah and Hikmah of Allah 1. Uswatun hasanah – My best example 1. Aimmah – purpose, 12 imams, we love and 1. Intro to Imam al-Mahdi 1. Ruqayyah and the Ramadan Date Jars 1. I remember Allah 1. That special place for me 2. I know Allah through His many names 2. Nubuwwah – purpose, 1st and Last 2. A year to remember respect 2. Showing respect for the Imam 2. Haj - a journey of love 2. We love our parents 2. Transfer to Akhirah and the people of 3. Allah is everywhere and He knows 3. Nabi Nuh – obedient and thankful 3. I can be truthful and trustworthy like 2. Imam Ali and certainty 3. Ghaybah 3. Arif cannot go to sleep (Adab of sleeping) 3. My siblings and me Jannah everything 4. Nabi Ibrahim – builder of the Ka’ba Rasulullah 3. Imam Hasan and forbearance 4. Du’a Faraj 4. Ejaz learns to reduce, reuse and recycle 4. Animals in the Quran 3. Looking forward 4. I begin in Allah’s name – Bismillah 5. Nabi Musa – Birth and childhood 4. I can be kind like Rasulullah 4. Imam Husayn and bravery 5. The day of Friday 5. A Muslim home 5. Me and my grandparents 4. Usul al Din BAND 5. I am a Muslim, Islam is my deen – kalimah 6. Nabi Isa and Sayyidah Maryam 5. Sayyidah Fatimah 5. Ahlul Kisa/ Ahlul bayt 6. Khums 6. Mother 6. Dua – I ask Allah for help 7. Divine books 6. I remember Allah, I do tasbeeh 6. Imam Zayn al-Abidin and mindfulness 7. Friends and friendship A 7. I pray to Allah 5 daily prayers 8. My special places 7. Bilal al Habashi 7. Imam Muhamad Baqir and 8. Iyadah – visiting the sick 8. Adhan and Iqamah 8. Jabir ibn Abdallah al-Ansari knowledge/wisdom 4-5 8. Imam Jafar Sadiq and truth/hard work YEARS 1. Allah is one – Suratul Ikhlas 1. Nubuwwah and miracles – Nabi Musa’s 1. Rasulullah – the messenger of Allah 1. Kawthar 1. A dream come true 1. Niyyah – Habil and Kabil 1. I say salamun alaykum 1.