Islamic Education Framework for Non-Arab Students

The main pivots of Islamic Education curriculum:

The values and objectives of :  Worship  Charity  The Values

The divine revelation  The Holy  The Sunnah

The judgments and morals of Islam  Sharia  Politeness

The fiducial mentality  Faith

The methodological mentality

The biography of the Prophet (PBUH):  The good example  The role models

The Identity and belongingness  Culture and language  The circles of belongingness

The human and universe  The human dignity  Tolerance  Environment

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Grade 1

The learners memorize the following :

Al – Fatihah, Al-Ikhlaas, An-Nasr, Quraish, Al-Feel, Al Falaq, Al-Masad, Al-Feel, Al-Maoun etc

The Performance Indicators

Repeating the surahs fixed in the curriculum, recognizes the merit of learning the noble Quran. Knows that Allah is the superb provider. The learners imitate the favor of his parents to him. Students’ imitate the values of love to their friends, neighbors’ cooperation and respect in their dealings with others. The learner recognizes his basic needs in life which created by Allah. The students will know the religious and national occasions such as Ramadan, Eid –ul-Fitr,Eid –ul- Adha etc. Shows the importance of truth and the harms of lying. Reads correctly the 8 (traditions) assigned in the curriculum. Infers the meanings and the overall instructions of the Hadiths (traditions). Applies the judgments and instructions of the Hadiths (traditions). Students’ mention the pillars of Islam, enumerates the obligatory prayers, and performs the ablution properly.

Explain the importance of cleanliness for the Muslim. Imitate the value of respecting the older people even if they deserve criticism. Students’ recognize the biography of the prophet (PBUH), who was an orphan child, and shows some lessons from that. Know the biography of Abu Huraira and his love to animals, as well as the biography of Asmaa daughter of Abu Bakr and her role in Hijrah (immigration from Mekkah to Medinah). Demonstrates his cooperation with the members of his family through real examples. Illustrates the Muslim’s tolerance by accepting the others to share him in his toys.

Grade 2

The learners memorize the following Surahs:

Al-Quraush, Al-Kafirun, As-sharah, Al-Asr, At-takthur, Al-Adha, al-adiyat, As-Shams, Al-Qadr At the end of Grade 2, the students are expected to achieve the following learning outcomes: Infer the purpose from creating all the creatures by Allah and the meaning of escorting humans by Allah. Appreciate the value of honesty, and warns from the dangers of betrayal. Student complies with the manners of recitation. Recites the assigned to him correctly. Memorizes the Surahs of the curriculum. Shows the overall meanings of the surahs and keen on applying the judgments and instructions of the Surahs. Read correctly the 8 Hadiths (traditions) assigned in the curriculum. Infer the meanings and the overall instructions of the Hadiths (traditions). Applies the judgments and instructions of the Hadiths (traditions). Enumerates the number of rakat of the obligatory prayers their timings, manner to perform them and memorizes Tashahhud Learning etiquettes and supplication of before and after eating.

Focusing on pillars of faith. Student recognizes the biography of the prophet (PBUH), who was a shepherd and honest and sincere merchant. Knows the biography of Ali ibn Abu Talib and his kindness to the poor weak people, as well as the biography of Sayeda Fatima Al Zahra and her asceticism and love to charity – may Allah bless them. Enumerates the rights of neighbor. Recognizes the story of our master Nuh, his ship, and the second start of humanity. Realizes the concept of “participation” and tolerance.

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Illustrates the wisdom behind creating plants Infers the rights of the parents due from him. Grade 3

The learners memorize the following Surahs: Al- Humazah, al-Zalazlah, Al-Qariah, Al-layal, At-teen, Al-Balad, Al-Fajr.

Recites the Surahs assigned to him correctly. Memorizes the Surahs of the curriculum. Shows the overall simple meanings of the surah and applying the judgments and instructions of the Surahs. Students memorizes 8 Hadiths (traditions) of the prophet (PBUH), explains their words and meanings. Performing the Azan (prayer call) and Iqamah properly. Enumerates the requisites of prayer, the nullifications of ablution, and define the fasting. Mentions the supplications of sleeping and waking morning and evening azkhar The learner shows his belief in all the messengers – Peace be Upon Them- without discrimination between them, and that all of them have the same message He recognizes the biography of the prophet (PBUH), as a neighbor. To know the biography of Abu Bakr Al Sedieq, and his participation in supporting Islam, as well as the biography of Sayeda Khadijah bint Khowailed and her help and support to the noble prophet (PBUH), at the hard times. Illustrates the importance of maintaining the environment and how to protect and clean it.

Grade 4

The learners memorize the following Surahs: Al-Gashiya, al-Alaa’a, At-Tariq, al-Burooj, al-Inshiqaq, Al-Mutafifeen

Students are expected to recites the Quranic Surahs assigned in the curriculum by intoning. Memorizes the Surahs of the curriculum. Shows the overall simple meanings of the surahs. Recognize the good behaviors in dealing with people such as: respecting the old and be kind to the young. Knows the importance of honesty with oneself, as it is important to build a coherent moral character. Appreciates the value of generosity, and avoids stinginess and miserliness. Student memorizes 8 Hadiths (traditions) of the prophet (PBUH), explains their words and meanings. Performing the prayer on time, enumerates the reasons of invalidation of the prayer, the concept and judgment of fasting, as well as the importance and merit of charity. Mentions the proprieties of entering, staying in, and exiting the house, memorize the Duaa of entering and exiting the house. Mentions the names of the divine books and the names of the prophets of those holy books. Infer how to search for the truth. To be accurate while searching for facts. Student recognizes the biography of the prophet (PBUH), after His delegation to Makkah. To know some aspects of the biography of Osman ibn Afaan, as spending his money for the sake of Allah, as well as the biography of Zainab d/o Khuziamh, the mother of poor, may Allah bless them. Infers the harms of destroying the public facilities on individual and society.

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Grade 5

The learners memorize the following Surahs: Al-Infitaar, At-Takweer, Abasa, wa- an-Naziyat, Naba.

Recites the Quranic Surahs assigned in the curriculum by intoning. Memorizes the Surah of the curriculum. Shows the meanings of vocabulary. He memorizes 8 Hadiths (traditions) of the prophet (PBUH), explains their words and meanings. Illustrates the best way to worship Allah is to comply with performing the religious duties, then the sunan and the supererogatory practices, and following the ways of attaining the God’s love. Shows and applies the values of courage and being away from fear, cowardice, and fright. Recognizes the judgments of the congregational prayer, the prayer of two feasts, and Friday’s prayer, being eager to perform them, as well as mentioning the judgments of the prayer of Al masbooq “the missed raka’s”.

Demonstrates his desire to comply with the proprieties of road and using the public transportation. Identifies the concept of believing in the Hereafter. Mentions the stages of the judgment day. Appreciates the value of boldness in telling the truth with maintaining the Islamic proprieties and morals, as well as supporting the human rights. To know the biography of our master Omar ibn Al Khatab, God bless him, in addition to his justice and asceticism. To know the biography of Sayeda Al Khansaa, God bless her, as well as her sacrifice in the sake of Allah. Expresses pride in the contributions of the United Arab Emirates in the service of Islam and Muslims issues. Infers some lessons contained in the story of our Prophet Eisa, peace be upon him. Recognizes the graces of Allah such as water, wind, rains, moon, plant, and so on, as well as showing its importance in human life.

Grade: 6 The learners memorize the following Surahs: Surah As-sajdah, surah Mulk

Recites the Quranic Surahs assigned in the curriculum by intoning. Memorizes the Surah of the curriculum. Shows the meanings of vocabulary. He memorizes 8 Hadiths (traditions) of the prophet (PBUH), explains their words and meanings. Linking between the voluntary work and worship in the broadest sense. Define the meaning of the voluntary work. Identify the concept of social solidarity. Define the relation between supplication and worshipping. Mentions and enumerates the means that helps and supports the man to be active and vivid. Student shall be eager to perform the prayers on time in congregation in the mosque, as well as performing Tayammum properly. Recognizes some of the supererogatory prayers. (the stressed supererogatory practices, Al-Witr prayer – Night prayer – Al Tarawih prayer), as well as the merit and kinds of voluntary fasting. Enumerates the descriptions of paradise and the dwellers of paradise. Identifies the acts that lead to paradise. Learn and recognizes the biography of the prophet (PBUH) in Madinah and during the battles of Badr and Uhud. To know the biography of Sayeda Aisha, the first scholar in Islam, and the biography of Abu Dhar Ghaffary and his defense for poor. Appreciates the value of believing in all the messengers and not discriminating between them. Illustrates the values of tolerance in the prophetic tradition (Sunnah) and apply it practically. To follow the example of the noble prophet (PBUH) in dealing with animals.

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Grade: 7

The learners memorize the following Surahs:

Surah Qaaf. Ar-rehman and (some verses from surah An-Najam, Al-Qamar, al-insaan)

Recites the Quranic Surahs assigned in the curriculum by intoning. Memorizes the Surah of the curriculum. Shows the meanings of vocabulary. He memorizes 8 Hadiths (traditions) of the prophet (PBUH), explains their words and meanings. Know the value of work and the property earned by permitted manners as an act of the best worships. Explain the value of observation of Allah in secret and in public, as well as practices it. Demonstrates the merit of modesty and its social rank. Enumerates the obligations of prayer. Mentions the Sunan of Prayer. Distinguishes between the obligations and Sunan of prayer. Student shall be complied with the proprieties of sittings (Majlis). Analyzes the effect of thinking and meditation in human superiority. He recognizes the biography of the prophet (PBUH) from the 5th year till His death (PBUH). Recognizes the personality of the Imam Abu Hanifa Al Numan Ibn Thabet and realizes his role in the establishment of Jurisprudence study. The learner knows the arts of Islamic civilization and the contemporary designs of calligraphy as it is means of artistic expression (through drawing the verses of the noble Quran in drawing).

Grade 8

The learners memorize the following Surah:

Surah Yasin Recites the Quranic Surahs assigned in the curriculum by intoning. Memorizes the Surah of the curriculum.

Shows the meanings of vocabulary. He memorizes 8 Hadiths (traditions) of the prophet (PBUH), explains their words and meanings. To link between seeking knowledge and worship of Allah, the Exalted, the Majestic.

Demonstrates the importance of seeking the knowledge from the noble Quran and the Suunah. Appreciates the value of brotherhood and being away from Individual disputes and selfishness. Clarifies the judgments of Umrah (minor hajj), prays properly the prayer of Istisqa, prayer of Istikhara, and Forenoon prayer. Enumerates the proprieties of visiting the patient and hospitality. The learner shows his belief in fate and destiny. Student recognizes the biography of the prophet (PBUH) as a father and grandfather. Recognizes biography of the Imam of the people of Medinah, Malek ibn Anas, as well as sheds light on his scientific rank in Islamic jurisdiction.

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Grade 9

The learners memorize the following Surah:

Surah Al-Hujjra, surah Al-Waqiya Recites the Quranic Surahs assigned in the curriculum by intoning. Memorizes the Surah of the curriculum. Shows the meanings of vocabulary. He memorizes 8 Hadiths (traditions) of the prophet (PBUH), explains their words and meanings. Shows the importance of advice as Islamic duty. To know the judgments and the social effects of Hajj and zakat. The students recognizes the concept of responsibility (accountability) for deeds, and the relation of such responsibility with the accountability at the Day of Judgment. He recognizes the biography of the prophet (PBUH) as a teacher and educator. To know the biography of the ascetic scholar Saeed bin Jubair, and the biography of Um Amaar Somiah bint Khiat and her adherence to religion. Recognizes the personality of Imam Mohamed bin Idries Al Shafei, the writer of the study of jurisprudence’ principles, and identifies the causes of his genius in Islamic jurisprudence. Mentions the causes of poverty in Islamic world, and the contributions of UAE to treat it. Defines the concept of religious and doctrinal tolerance.

Grade 10

The learners memorize the following Surah:

Surah Al-Kahaf Recites the Quranic Surah assigned in the curriculum by intoning. Memorizes the Surah of the curriculum. Shows the meanings of vocabulary. He memorizes 8 Hadiths (traditions) of the prophet (PBUH), explains their words and meanings. Distinguishes between the kinds of Waqf. Illustrates the concept of self-accountability. Appreciates the value of chastity, lowering the gaze, and being away from vices. Knows the terminology, as well as its subject and benefit. Differentiate between Al Sanad (to mention the narrators of the Hadith), and Al Matn (the text of the Hadith which comes after mentioning the names of the narrators).

To know the concepts of lawful (Halal) and unlawful (Haraam), avoids the grave sins. Shows the judgments of Jihad (struggling in holy war). The student appreciates the value of mind and shows its balanced relation with conveyance, as mind is a mean to understand religion and does not contradict conveyance. Shows the noble Quran challenges the human mind. He recognizes the biography of the prophet (PBUH) as a husband.

The biography of the ascetic scholar Abdullah bin Al Mubarak. To know the biography of Sayeda Sakinah bint Al Hussain in her asceticism and knowledge. Recognizes the personality of Imam Ahmed bin Hanbal as well as his efforts in developing the Islamic jurisprudence.

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Grade 11

The learners memorize the following Surah:

Surah Al-Ahzaab Recites the Quranic Surah assigned in the curriculum by intoning. Memorizes the Surah of the curriculum. Shows the meanings of vocabulary. He memorizes 8 Hadiths (traditions) of the prophet (PBUH), explains their words and meanings. Adheres to the values of consultation and concepts of democracy, as well as respects the view of others. Distinguishes between the recurrent Hadith and the isolated Hadith. Demonstrates that the prophetic tradition (Sunnah) is one of the sources of legislation. Shows the right of the man and the woman in marriage. Infers the wisdom behind marriage. Recognizes the inimitability of the holy Quran generally, and the scientific inimitability particularly, as well as shows its importance in strengthening faith. He recognizes the biography of the prophet (PBUH) as Daaiya (Missionary) and reformer. To know the biography of Sayeda Nafisa bint Al Hassan, the teacher of scholars and the biography of the commander Al Fateih Mohamed Al Fateih. Differentiate the aesthetics of Arabic calligraphy and Islamic Architecture. Enumerates the principles of relations of Muslims with non- Muslims. Compares between justice and equitability.

Grade 12

The learners memorize the following Surah:

Surah An-Noor Recites the Quranic Surah assigned in the curriculum by intoning. Memorizes the Surah of the curriculum. Shows the meanings of vocabulary. Shows that building and caring for successful family is great responsibility, and doing the same properly is an act of worship to Allah. Appreciates the value of individual and collective responsibility and hates negativism. Recognizes the guidance of the prophet (PBUH), in health care, and the conditional Sunan in the prophetic tradition (Sunnah). Recognizes the judgments and effects of divorce, as well as its social effects. Enumerates the proprieties of seeking knowledge. Differentiates between following up, imitation, and Ijtihad (diligence), and illustrates the attitude of Islam towards imitation. Knows an aspect of the prophetic biography related to military leadership. To know the biography of Mohamed Iqbal, May Allah forgive him, and Aysha bint Al Shatei, in addition to her contributions in serving knowledge. Illustrates the importance of Arabic language as the language of Quran and slogan of Islam. show and apply the value of tolerance with his enemies.

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