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 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 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 ummah. The social interactions and the attendant attributes. It also covers the creation of the relation to the adalah of Allah. It also discusses his life, his sirah and , his family, including Message from distortions and misinterpretations. upholding the Message during the ghaybah, and the righteous ones, in the hereafter. The centrality of time, accountability on the day of judgement 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), circumstances under which the Imam will reappear niyyah is stressed in all the religious observances. responsibilities and rights that Islam mandates and the outcome of man's actions with the This module covers the issues related to lmamah can be visualized as a series of concentric circles. 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 Khilafah, the concept of divine appointment, and restore justice and equity. It discusses the These acts engender taqwa (piety) which involves reward of heaven or the punishment of hell. purpose of creation and the need for religious focuses on the ancient nations and the early successfully met the enormous challenges that he necessity of ijtihad and taqlid and disbursement of avoidance of major and minor sins that corrupt the The circles begin with the self, and the immediate the qualities of such , the emergence of and extended families, widens to include 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 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 e 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 nahy 'anil munkar symbolise the social aspect of 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 explores key concepts relating to lmamah and the community; believers have to promote sublime form of submission (taslim) to Allah is also covered, most especially, the final revelation, remarkable legacy for all of mankind. wilayah. goodness in society and prevent social evils. covered in detail. the Qur’an. • 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 • 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 , tazkiyat an-nafs, • Sayyida Khadija (s) • The Umayyad dynasty • The ghaybah • Sexuality in Islam • Suicide and euthanasia • • jihad al-Akbar • • • • • Creation of Man Ulu al-‘azm and other select Anbiya 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 • 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 • Places of worship • Trial & tribulation; • 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 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 4. Abu Fadhil 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

5. I am a Muslim, Islam is my din – kalimah 6. Nabi Isa and Lady Maryam 6. I remember Allah, I do 6. Imam Zayn al-Abidin (a) and mindfulness 6. Caring for my heart 6. Mother YEARS 6. I pray to Allah with five daily 7. Nabi Yunus 7. Bilal al-Habashi 7. Imam al-Baqir (a) and knowledge 7. Sawm 7. Friends and friendship

7. 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. Yawmul hisab and tawbah BAND B 2. Allah made angels, jinns and animals 2. Nabi Ibrahim 2. The great arrival 2. Imam Musa al-Kadhim (a) and will power 2. Friday- A very special day 2. Shari’ah – Importance, lutf and mercy 2. I care for others 2. - Families that do good together stay 3. Nabi Adam and Lady Hawwa 3. The Divine books 3. Abu Talib 3. Imam Ali ar-Rida (a) and contentment 3. Laylatul Qadr 3. Hajj – A journey to Allah 3. Kindness to animals together

4. Iblis the proud one 4. Qur’an is my special book 4. Young years of Rasulullah (s) 4. Imam Muhammad at-Taqi (a) and generosity 4. Imam al- Mahdi’s (a) mission 4. Grooming and hygiene- Cleanliness is faith 4. Iqra – The importance of learning 3. Transfer to the akhirah and the people of 6-7 Jannah 5. Du’a – I ask Allah for help 5. Ulu al-‘azm ambiya 5. Lady Khadijah 5. Imam Ali an-Naqi (a) and organization 5. Praying for Imam al- Mahdi (a) 5. Niyyah – Habil and Qabil 5. Iyadah – Visiting the sick

6. I can do wudhu 6. Nabi Salih 6. Mab’ath – the beginning of the mission 6. Imam Hasan al-Askari (a) and love 6. What is khums? 6. Taharah and najasah 6. 4. Isal ath-thawab YEARS Helping myself 7. Adhan and Iqamah 7. Ayat al-kursi 7. Abu Lahab 7. Imam al-Mahdi (a) and justice 7. Halal Food 7. Ithaar – Others first 8. Let’s get ready for salah 8. Ulama- contribution and respect 8. Al Miqdad 8. Ziyarah of Ma‘sumin (a) 8. Salman al-Muhammadi 8. Hospitality and gifts

1. Who is Allah? (Sifat ath-thubutiyyah) 1. Allah is al-Hadi 1. Rasulullah (s) – Mercy to mankind 1. Imamah 1. Our Imam (a) is in Ghaybah 1. Our body and our soul 1. Our Parents 1. Life after life

2. Shaytan's promise to misguide us 2. Divine communication 2. The tree of purity 2. Our living Imam 2. Ghaybah 2. Sinning harms the soul 2. Our Relatives 2. Returning to our creator 3. Lutf of Allah 3. First guardian of Rasulullah (s) 3. The A’immah (a) are divinely appointed 3. Ghaybat-as-Sughra 3. Healthy body, healthy mind 3. Our friends 3. Our actions have consequences BAND C 3. Why did Allah create us? 4. Anbiya 4. Ignorance is darkness 4. Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (a) 4. Taqlid 4. Taharah 4. Our Ummah 4. Good v/s evil 4. The need to follow a religion 5. Nabi Ibrahim: Father of the Abrahamic Faiths 5. I am Rasulullah (s) 5. Imam Ja'far as-Sadiq (a) 5. Our Mujtahidin 5. Keeping our Bodies Tahir 5. A united Ummah 5. Building for our eternal life 5. Islam – The path to perfection 6. Nabi Ibrahim sees a dream 6. Rasulullah (s) never gave up 6. Ghadhab: Anger 6. Actively Awaiting Imam al-Mahdi (a) 6. Bulugh 6. Hijab 6. Mercy of Allah 8-9 6. Understanding kufr 7. Conditions of wudhu 7. Eid al-Adha 7. The early Muslims’ struggle for Islam 7. Hilm: Forbearance 7. Imam al-Mahdi's (a) long life 7. Sawm 7. Islam and Relationships 7. Yaum Al-Qiyamah YEARS 8. More about wudhu 8. Nabi Ibrahim and Nabi Isma’il build the Ka‘bah 8. Journey towards harmony 8. Imam Musa al-Kadhim (a) 8. Important Days and Du’as related to Imam 8. Niyyah for Fasting 8. Our brothers and sisters in humanity 8. Our Final Destination al-Mahdi (a) 9. Niyyah 9. The Ka'bah and al-Masjid al-Haram 9. The power of faith in action 9. Imam Ali ar-Rida (a) 9. Healthy eating 9. Islam and culture 9. Remembering the departed 10. Let's pray perfectly 10. The Masjid: a place of worship and guidance 10. Helping Rasulullah (s) 10. Imam Muhammad at-Taqi (a) 9. Praying for Imam al-Mahdi (a) 10. Halal and haram foods 10. Amanah 11. The role of a masjid in the lives of Muslims 11. Imam Ali an-Naqi (a) 10. Masajid associated with Imam al-Mahdi (a) 11. Caring for the environment 11. Beautifying your salah 11. Isti’adhah 12. Imam Hasan al-Askari (a) 11. Seeking grace through our Imam (a)

1. Knowing Allah through His attributes 1. Allah has guided us 1. Intercession 1. Imamah 1. Imam Al-Mahdi (a) - Hope for the world 1. Self-Purification 1. Children are a great blessing 1. Everlasting life 2. Our relationship with Allah 2. We must keep away from sin 2. The struggles of the Early Muslims 2. The First Three A’immah (a) 2. Preparation for the Ghaybah 2. Doing good for the sake of Allah 2. Luqman's advice to his son 2. Death: A new beginning

BAND D 3. Being content with Allah's blessings 3. Allah constantly watches over us 3. The year of Grief 3. Companions of Imam Husayn (a) 3. Our Responsibilities during Ghaybah 3. Hypocrisy 3. Imam Ali's adivce to his children 3. Questioning in the grave 4. Communicating with Allah through salah 4. The Prophets and divine messages 4. Isra and Mi’raj 4. Azadari 4. Praying for Imam Al-Mahdi (a) 4. Conceit 4. Our relatives 4. Barzakh

5. Salah is the mi'raj of a mu'min 5. The Prophets are the best leadership role 5. Companions of Rasulullah (s) 5. The Aftermath of Karbala 5. Communicating with The Imam (a) 5. Taharah and Najasah 5. Our Neighbours 5. Yaum al Hashr

6. Understanding salah 1 models 6. The Hijrah of Rasulallah (s) 6. Supporting the Cause of Imam Husayn (a) 6. Guidance during Ghaybah of Imam al-Mahdi (a) 6. Mutahhirat: The Purifying Agents 6. Our community 6. The Sirat 10-11 7. Understanding salah 2 6. Allah tests us 7. Migration towards Allah 7. Imam Zayn al-Abidin (a) 7. The Role of Mujtahid 7. Istibra’ (B) 7. Gadgets and social networking 7. Jannah YEARS 8. Allah loves those who do sujud 7. There is wisdom in Allah's actions 8. The brotherhood of the Ansar and the Muhajirin 8. Major contributions of Imam Zayn Al-Abidin (a) 8. Sha'ban and the birth of Imam al-Mahdi (a) 7. The Monthly Period: An Islamic Perspective and 8. Amr bil Ma'ruf 8. The Fire 9. Salat al-Jama'ah 8. We must always be just 9. Imam Ali (a) - Brother of Rasulullah (s) 9. The Rise Fall of the Umayyads 9. From the teachings of Imam al-Mahdi (a) Laws (G) 9. Modesty and chastity 9. Remembering the marhumin 9. Bullying 8. 10. Salah when travelling 10. of the two weighty things 10. Kadhmayn 10. Creating a Fair and Just Society Healthy and Halal 10. Women in Islam 11. Salah for special occasions 10. Prejudice 11. Surat ad-Dahr 11. Mashhad 11. Being a Helper of Imam al-Mahdi 9. Spiritual Growth 11. Moderation in life

12. Allah listens to our prayers 11. Overcoming oppression 12. Samarra 10. Fasting – Benefits and Guidelines 12. Khums (Part 1) 11. Laylat al-Qadr

1. Allah is the creator of the universe 1. Guidance and grace (lutf) of Allah 1. Divine Guides 1. Imamah 1. Imam al-Mahdi (a) 1. The Way to purification 1. Being a humanitarian 1. Death - beginning of eternal life 2. Allah created us 2. Allah sent anbiya to guide us 2. Yearning for a Saviour 2. Imam Hasan (a) and Imam Husayn (a): The 2. The Awaited Saviour 2. Sabr in Self-Purification 2. Friends and peer pressure 2. The everliving soul Beloved Grandchildren of Rasulullah (s) 3. 3. 3. BAND E 3. We have faith in Allah 3. Nabi Musa's mission 3. Medina: The First Muslim State Our Imam is in Ghaybah Taharah and Najasah 3. Amr bil Ma'ruf in society Taking care of amanah 4. 4. 4. 3. Imam Hasan (a) Signs a Peace Treaty 4. 4. 4. 4. S Yaqin The Banu Isra’il Challenges of the new state Waiting for the Awaited Reaching the Age of Responsibility Marriage in Islam Preparing for a better life 5. Preparing for salah 5. Nabi Musa meets Khidr 5. The Power of Faith in Action 4. The Umayyads 5. Signs of Imam al-Mahdi’s (a) Reappearance 5. The Major Washing (Ghusl) 5. Digital Culture 5. Balancing the world and the hereafter U 6. Being attentive in Salah 1 6. Nabi Zakariyya and Nabi Yahya 6. Lessons from The Battle of Uhud 5. Events that led to the Tragedy of Karbala 6. Dhuhur of Imam al-Mahdi (a) 6. Janabah (B) 6. Drugs and intoxicants 6. Barzakh B 12-13 T 7. Being attentive in salah 2 7. Sayyidah Maryam 7. The Battle of Khandaq 6. The Tragedy of Karbala 7. Du’a Nudbah 6. General Rules for Haydh (G) 7. Music singing and dancing 7. Remembering the marhumin H YEARS 8. Salah is the best of deeds 8. Nabi Isa 8. The Battle of Khaybar 7. Remembering Karbala 8. Guidance during Ghaybah 7. Body Image – an Islamic Perspective 8. Mischief and corruption 8. The final abode E 9. Salat al-Jama'ah 9. Islam and Christianity 9. Hudaibiya and the pledge of Ridwan 8. Events after the Day of 9. Our Mujtahidin 8. Imam Zayn al-Abidin (a) welcomes Ramadhan 9. Husn adh-dhann 9. Yawn At - Taghabun M 10. Salat al-Jumu'ah 10. The Holy Qur'an - Final revelation 10. Conquest of Mecca 9. The Life of Sayyidah Zaynab 10. Sources of Islamic Law 9. Being a guest of Allah in the month of Ramadhan 10. Islamic governance 10. Ashab al-A'raf E 11. Allah answers our prayers 11. Commentary of the Qur’an 11. Mu'tah and other expeditions 10. Reflections on Sayyidah Zaynab’s sermon 11. Ziyarah – A Means of Getting Closer to Allah 10. Missing fasts in the Month of ramadhan 11. Khums (Part 2) 11. Reflections of Surah Ya Sin S 12. Allah is Most Forgiving and Merciful 12. Rasulullah’s (s) Wives and Children 11. Ziyarah of Imam Husayn (a) 12. Practise What You Preach 11. Hajj – A Journey to Allah 12. Tawalli and Tabarri 12. Good in this world and the hereafter

1. The Creation of the Universe 1. Anbiya - Divine guides to Mankind 1. Rasulullah (s) – The Seal of the Prophets 1. Wilayah of Ahlul Bayt (a) 1. The Reappearance of Imam al-Mahdi (a) 1. The Faculties of the Soul 1. Embracing generations 1. Our Everlasting Life BAND F 2. Proof of Allah's existence 2. Nabi Yaqub and his sons 2. The universality of Rasulullah's (s) message 2. Imam Ali (a) - The Rightful Leader 2. Ijtihad during the Ghaybah of Imam al-Mahdi (a) 2. Acquiring Taqwa 2. Citizenship and civic duties 2. Sweeter than honey 3. Why some people refuse to believe in God 3. Nabi Yusuf and Zulaykha 3. Deputations from Foreign Lands and the 3. Imam Ali's (a) Close Connection with Allah 3. Following the Sunnah of Rasulullah (s) 3. Understanding Shari’ah 3. Respect for people of other 3. The sanctity of life Event of Mubahalah faiths 14-15 4. Ma'rifah of Allah 4. Nabi Yusuf interprets dreams 4. Imam Ali (a) During the Time of the First 4. The Akhbari Usuli Debate 4. Hajj – A Journey of Transformation 4. What to do when someone dies 5. Tawhid and shirk 5. Nabi Yusuf - Minister of Egypt 4. The Spread of Islam Three Caliphs 5. Upholding One' s faith during Ghaybah 5. The Day of Eid 4. Gender Interaction 5. Washing and Shrouding YEARS 6. All Muslims believe in Tawhid 6. Naskh in the Quran 5. Appointing a successor 5. Imam Ali (a) becomes the Official Caliph 6. Being with the Imam (a) 6. Moonsighting 5. Islam and media 6. Burial 7. Philosophy of Salah 7. Equivocal and Unequivocal verses of the 6. Ghadir – The Greatest Eid 6. The Civil Wars During Imam Ali’s (a) Caliphate 7. The Spread of Islam 7. Janabah 6. Spouse selection 7. Remembering the deceased 8. Tark as-salah (abandoning salah) Qur’an 7. Rasulullah's (s) last days 7. The Martyrdom of Imam Ali (a) 8. The Changing Faces of the Muslim Rule 7. Bleeding – Keeping our Bodies Tahir 7. Relationship with one's in-laws 8. Bereavement 9. Salah must be performed in all 8. Sujud in the Quran 8. Leadership after Rasulullah 8. The Wise Words of Imam Ali (a) 9. The Gunpowder Empires 8. Halal and Healthy Foods 8. Talaq (Divorce) 9. Wills and Inheritance circumstances 9. The issue of tahrif and the Qur’an 9. How the Ahlul Bayt (a) were treated after 9. Companions of Imam Ali (a) 10. Revolutions and Revival 9. The Prohibition of Alcohol and Drugs 9. Sexuality in Islam 10. The Day of Gathering 10. Mustahabb salah 10. Schools of Islamic Theology Rasulullah 10. Imam Ali (a) and Social Justice 11. Extremism 10. The Harmful Effects of Smoking 10. Observing the rights of Others 11. The end of time 11. Do we have free will? 10. The Period of the First Caliph 11. Social Vices 11. Keys to a successful marriage 11. The Period of the Second Caliph 12. Riba 12. The Period of the Third Caliph