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 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 , 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 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 . 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 • 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 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. 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. Yawmul hisab and tawbah BAND 2. Allah made angels, jinns and animals miracles 2. The great arrival 2. Imam Musa Kadhim 2. The blessed birth 2. Shariah – Importance, Lutf and mercy – 2. Those who care for me 2. Families who do good together stay 3. Nabi Adam and Sayyidah Hawwa 2. Nabi Ibrahim – uncle, idols, fire 3. Abu Talib 3. Imam Ali Rida 3. The boy who led the prayers (Furoo mention) 3. I care for others together (includes description of jannah) 4. Iblis the proud one 3. Ulul Adhm Anbiya 4. Young years of Rasulullah 4. Imam Taqi 4. Praying for his safety and reappearance 3. Taharah and Najasah 4. Helping myself 3. Isaal e B 5. I can do wudhu 4. Nabi Yunus 5. Sayyidah Khadijah 5. Imam Ali an-Naqi 5. Titles of Imam al-Mahdi 4. Hajj – journey to Allah 5. Kindness to animals 4. Abu Fadhil (Abul fadhl al-Abbas) - with Ahlul 6. Adhan and Iqamah 5. Nabi Salih 6. Mab’ath – the rising 6. Imam Hasan al-Askari 6. and sadaqah 5. Grooming, hygiene. Cleanliness is faith 6. Ithaar – others first Bayt in dunya and akhirah 6-7 7. Let’s get ready for 6. Quran: Listening and reciting 7. Abu Lahab 7. Imam Mahdi 6. Halal Food 7. Iqra – learning & respect for teachers YEARS 8. This is how I pray 7. Ayat al Kursi – from darkness to light 8. Al Miqdad 8. Ziyaarah 7. Salman al-Muhammadi 8. Hospitality and gifts 8. Ulema & respect for teachers 1. Who is Allah? (Sifat al-thubutiyyah) 1. Anbiya 1. Rahmatul lil alameen - Mercy to mankind 1. Imamah 1. Our Imam is in ghaybah 1. Body and soul 1. Rights of parents 1. Life after life 2. Shaytan's promise to misguide us 2. Divine guidance 2. The tree of purity 2. Our living Imam 2. What is ghaybah? 2. Sinning pollutes the soul 2. Silat al-rahim 2. Returning to our creator 3. Why did Allah create us? 3. Lutf of Allah 3. First guardian of Rasulullah 3. The Aimmah are divinely appointed 3. The minor ghaybah 3. Healthy body, healthy mind 3. Friendship 3. Our actions have consequences 4. The need to follow a religion 4. Nabi Ibrahim - Father of the Abrahamic 4. Ignorance is darkness 4. Imam Muhammad al-Baqir 4. Taqlid 4. Taharah 4. Rights of a fellow Muslim 4. Good v/s evil BAND

S 5. Islam is my deen faiths 5. Rasulullah's mission 5. Imam Ja'far as-Sadiq 5. Our mujtahideen 5. Keeping our bodies tahir 5. Caring for the environment 5. Building for our eternal life

U 6. Understanding kufr 5. Divine communiacation 6. Rasulullah never gave up 6. Controlling one's anger 6. Awaiting for our Imam 6. Bulugh 6. Hijab 6. Mercy of Allah C B 7. Conditions of wudhu 6. Nabi Ibrahim sees a dream 7. The struggle of the early Muslims 7. Hilm 7. Imam al-Mahdi's long life 7. Fasting (1) 7. Mahram and non-mahram relationships 7. Yaum Al Qiyamah

T 8. philosophy of wudhu 7. Eid al-Adha 8. Journey towards harmony 8. Imam Musa al-Kadhim 8. Important days and du'as related to Imam 8. Fasting (2) 8. Importance of unity 8. Our Final Destination

H 8-9 9. Niyyah 8. Nabi Ibrahim and Nabi Ismail build the 9. An attractive behaviour 9. Imam Ali ar-Rida al-Mahdi 9. Eating healthy 9. Racism and discrimination 9. Remembering the departed

E YEARS 10. Let's pray perfectly Ka'bah 10. How to be Rasulullah's helper 10. Imam Muhammad al-Jawad 9. Praying for Imam al-Hujjah 10. Halal and haram foods 10. Participating in non-Islamic festivals

M 11. Beautifying your salah 9. The Ka'bah and masjid al-Haram 11. Istiadha 11. Imam Ali an-Naqi 10. Masajid associated with Imam al-Mahdi 11. Amanah - Lost and found property

E 10. Masjid - design, features and history 12. Imam Hasan al-Askari 11. Seeking grace Through Allah

S 11. Role of a masjid in the lives of Muslims 1. Knowing Allah through His attributes 1. Allah has guided us 1. Kashif al-karb: Remover of difficulties 1. The Aimmah 1. Hope for the world 1. The importance of self-purification 1. Responsibilities of parents 2. Our relationship with Allah 2. We must keep away from sin 2. Boycott of Banu Hashim 2. The first three Imams 2. Preparation for the ghaybah 2. Doing good for the sake of Allah 2. Qat' al-Rahim 1. The everlasting life 3. Being content with Allah's blessings 3. Allah constantly watches over us 3. The saddest year 3. Companions of Imamal Husayn 3. Our Responsibilities during ghaybah 3. Hypocrisy 3. Neighbours 2. Death - A new beginning 4. Communicating with Allah through salah 4. Anbiya and divine books 4. Me'raj - A journey to remember 4. Azadari 4. Praying for Imam al-Mahdi 4. Self admiration 4. Our role in our local Muslim community 3. Questionning in the grave BAND 5. Salah is the mi'raj of a mu'min 5. Anbiya and leadership 5. Companions of Rasulullah 5. The Aftermath of Karbala 5. Communicating With The Imam 5. Taharah and najasah 5. Gadgets and social networking 4. Barzakh 6. Understanding salah 1 6. Allah tests us 6. Moving lands, moving hearts 6. Supporting the Cause of Imamal Husayn 6. Guidance during ghaybah 6. Mutahhirat - the purifying agents 6. Amr bil Ma'ruf 5. Yaum al Hashr D 7. Understanding salah 2 7. There is wisdom in Allah's actions 7. Migration towards Allah 7. Imam Zayn Al-Abidin 7. Role of mujtahideen during ghaybah 7. Istibra / The Monthly Period 7. Marriage in Islam 6. As Siraat 8. Allah loves those who do 8. We must always be just 8. The brotherhood of the Ansar and the 8. Major contributions of Imam Zayn Al-Abidin 8. Sha'ban and the birth of Imam al Mahdi 8. Healthy and Halal 8. Modesty and chastity 7. Janaah' 10-11 9. Salat al-jama'ah 9. Bullying Muhajiroon 9. The Rise Fall of the Ummayds 9. From the teachings of Imam al-Mahdi 9. Spiritual Growth 9. Luqman's advice to his son 8. Jahannam YEARS 10. Salah when travelling 10. Prejudice 9. Imam Ali - Brother of Rasulullah 10. Kazmain 10. Creating a Fair Society 10. Fasting Benefits and guidelines 10. Imam Ali's adivce to his children 9. Remembering the Deceased 11. Salah for special occassions 11. Spreading justice 10. al-Thaqalayn 11. Mashad 11. Being a Helper of Imam Mahdi 11. Laylat al-Qadr 11. 12. Allah listens to our prayers 11. Sura ad-Dahr 12. Samarrah 12. Moderation in life

1. Allah is the creator of the universe 1. Adalah and Lutf 1. The universal leader 1. Imamah 1. Imam al-Mahdi 1. Roadmap to self-purification 1. Riba 1. Death - beginning of eternal life 2. Allah created us 2. Allah sent anbiya to guide us 2. Madinatur rasul - The first Muslim state 2. Imam Hasan (a) and Imam Husayn (a): The 2. The awaited saviour 2. Self-purification requires patience 2. Being a humanitarian and supporting just 2. The everliving soul 3. We have total faith in Allah 3. Nabi Musa's mission 3. Yearning for the saviour Beloved Grandchildren of Rasulullah (s) 3. Our Imam is in ghaybah 3. Taharah and najasah causes 3. Taking care of amanah 4. Yaqin and itminan 4. The Banu Israil 4. Challenges of the new state 3. Imam Hasan (a) signs a peace treaty 4. Waiting for the Awaited 4. Mutahhirat - purifying agents 3. Behaviour with Friends and Peer Pressure 4. Preparing for a better life BAND 5. Preparing for salah 5. Nabi Musa meets Khidr 5. Hudaibiya and the pledge of Ridwan 4. The Umayyads 5. Signs of Imam al-Mahdi’s (a) reappearance 5. Reaching the age of responsibility 4. Amr bil Ma'ruf in society 5. Balancing the world and the hereafter 6. Being attentive in salah 1 6. The two martyrs: Yahya and Zakariyyah 6. The power of faith in action 5. Events that led to the tragedy of Karbala 6. Zuhur of Imam al Mahdi (as) 6. The major washing 5. An Islamic wedding 6. Barzakh E 7. Being attentive in salah 2 7. Lady Maryam 7. The battle of Uhud and Hamza 6. The tragedy of Karbala 7. Dua Nudbah 7. Healthy and halal 6. Drugs and intoxicants 7. Remembering the marhumin 8. Salah is the best of deeds 8. Nabi Isa - Prophet of son of God? 8. Khandaq - Internal opposition 7. Remembering Kerbala 8. Guidance for the Awaited 8. Fasting - benefits and guidelines 7. Music singing and dancing 8. The final abode 12-13 9. Salat al-jama'ah 9. Islam and Chrisitanity - A comparative study 9. Conquest of Makkah 8. Events after the Day of Ashura 9. Our mujtahidin 9. Being a guest of Allah in the month of 8. Mischief and corruption 9. Yawn At - Taghbun YEARS 10. Salat al-jumu'ah 10. The Qur'an - Final revelation 10. Khaybar - victory of the fort 9. The Life of Sayyidah Zaynab 10. Sources of Islamic Law Ramadan 9. Husn al-dhann 10. Ashab al-A'raf 11. Allah answers our prayers 11. Tafseer of the Qur'an 11. Mu'ta and other ghazwa 10. Reflections on Sayyida Zainab’s sermon 11. Zyarah - a means of getting closer to Allah 10. Hajj - the journey to Allah 10. Islamic governance 11. Reflections of Surah Ya Sin 12. Allah is most forgiving and merciful 12. The wives and children of Rasulullah 11. Ziyarah of Imam Husayn (a) 12. Practise what you preach 11. Good in this world and the hereafter 12. Tawalli and Tabarri 12. Finding the right balance BAND 1. Creation of the universe 1. Anbiya - divien guides to mankind 1. Khatamun Nabiyyeen - The seal of 1. Wilayah of AhlulBayt 1. The Return of Imam Mehdi 1. Purifying the human soul 1. Embracing generations 1. Hayawaan 2. Proof of Allah's existence 2. Nabi Yaqub and his sons Prophethood 2. Imam Ali (A) - The Rightful Leader 2. Ijtihad during ghaybah of Imam Al Mahdi 1. Acquiring taqwa to safeguard the soul 2. Citizenship and civic duties 2. Sweeter than honey F 3. Why some people refuse to believe in God 3. Nabi Yusuf and Zuleikha 2. The universality of Rasulullah's message 3. Imam Ali's connection with Allah 3. Following the sunnah of Rasulullah 2. Haj – A journey to Allah 3. Respect for other faiths 3. That which we leave behind - wills and 4. Ma'rifa of Allah 4. Nabi Yusuf interprets dreams 3. Delegations from foreign lands 4. Imam Ali (a) During the reign of the Three 4. The Akhbari Usuli debate 3. Eid – A day of ……. 4. Gender interaction inheritance 14-15 5. Tawheed and shirk 5. Nabi Yusuf - Minister of Egypt 4. The Caliphs 5. Upholding One' s faith during Ghaybah 4. Moon sighting 5. Islam and media 4. Sanctity of life YEARS 6. All Muslims believe in Tawheed 6. in the Quran 5. Appointing a successor 5. Imam Ali (a) becomes the Official Caliph 6. Spread of Islam 5. The shari’ah – its role in the life of a Muslim 6. Spouse selection 5. Sakarat al-Maut 7. Philosophy of salah 7. Definite and Indefinite Verses of the Quran 6. Ghadeer - the greatest eid 6. The Civil Wars 7. The changing faces of muslim rule 6. Halal and healthy 7. Relationship with one's inlaws 6. Washing and Shrouding 8. Tark as-salah 8. Sujud in the Quran 7. Rasulullah's last days 7. The Martyrdom of Imam Ali (a) 8. The Gunpowder Empires 7. Keeping our bodies tahir [gender specific – 8. Divorce 7. Burial 9. Salah in all circumstances 9. Tahrif in the Quran 8. Leadership after Rasulullah 8. The Wise Words of Imam Ali (as) 9. Revolutions and Revival janabah and ] 9. Sexuality in Islam 8. Remembering the deceased 10. Mustahab salah 10. Schools of Islamic Theology 9. Treatment of the Ahlul Bayt 9. Companions of Imam Ali (as) 10. Extremism 8. Keeping our bodies tahir [gender specific – 10. Islam and human rights 9. Bereavement 11. Do we have free will 10. The period of the first caliph 10. Imam Ali and Social Justice 11. Being with the Imam Nifas and istihadha] 11. Keys to a successful marriage 10. Yaw al- Jam' 11. The period of the second caliph 9. Social vices [zina; pornography; 12. The period of the third caliph masturbation] 10. The prohibition of alcohol and drugs 11. The harmful effects of smoking