Tarbiyah Curriculum Overview v9
Tarbiyah Curriculum Overview v9
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 looks 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
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
children • 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. 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. Intro to Imam al-Mahdi 1. Salawat 1. I remember Allah 1. That special place for me
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 certainty 2. Why do we love and respect our Imam? 2. Manners of eating and drinking 2. We love our parents 2. Transfer to akhirah and the people of Jannah
3. Allah is everywhere, knows everything and He 3. Nabi Nuh 3. I can be truthful and trusted like Rasulullah (s) 3. Imam Hasan (a) and forbearance 3. Why is our Imam hidden? 3. Toilet manners 3. My siblings and me 3. Looking forward
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. Du’a Faraj 4. Manners of sleeping 4. Animals in the Quran 4. Usul ad-deen
4. I begin in Allah’s name 5. Nabi Musa’s birth and childhood 5. Sayyidah Fatimah (a) 5. The Ahlul Kisa 5. The day of Friday 5. The Muslim Way 5. We love and respect our grandparents
BAND 5. I am a Muslim, Islam is my deen – kalimah 6. Nabi Isa and Lady Maryam 6. I remember Allah, I do tasbeeh 6. Khums 6. Caring for my heart 6. Mother
6. Imam Zayn al-Abidin and mindfulness
6. I pray to Allah with five daily salahs 7. Nabi Yunus 7. Bilal al Habashi 7. Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (a) and 7. Sawm 7. Friends and friendship
A 7. Adhan and Iqamah 8. My special places 8. Jabir ibn Abdallah al-Ansari knowledge 8. Israf 8. I say salamun alaykum
8. This is how I pray 8. Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a) and hard work
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1. Allah is one – Suratul Ikhlas 1. Nubuwwah and miracles – Nabi Musa 1. Rasulullah (s) – The messenger of Allah 1. 1. Kawthar 1. The family of Imam al-Mahdi (a) 1. 1. Islamic months 1. Those who care for me 1. Yawmul hisab and tawbah
BAND 2. Allah made angels, jinns and animals 2. Nabi Ibrahim 2. The great arrival 2. 2. Imam Musa al-Kadhim (a) and will power 2. Celebrating the birth of Imam al-Mahdi (a) 2. 2. Shariah – Importance, lutf and mercy 2. I care for others 2. Jannah- Families that do good together stay
3. Nabi Adam and Sayyidah Hawwa 3. The Divine books 3. Abu Talib 3. 3. Imam Ali ar-Rida (a) and contentment 3. Writing ariza to Imam al-Mahdi (a) 3. 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. 4. Imam Muhammad at-Taqi (a) and 4. Praying for his safety and reappearance 4. 4. Grooming and hygiene- Cleanliness is 4. Iqra – The importance of learning 3. Isaal ath-thawab
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5. Dua – I ask Allah for help 5. Ulul azm ambiya 5. Lady Khadijah 5. generosity 5. Showing respect for Imam al-Hujjah (a) faith 5. Iyadah – Visiting the sick 4. Abu Fadhil
6. I can do wudhu 6. Nabi Salih 6. Mab’ath – the rising 6. 5. Imam Ali an-Naqi (a) and organization 6. Sadaqah 5. 5. Niyyah – Habil and Kabil 6. Helping myself
6-7 7. Adhan and Iqamah 7. Ayat al kursi 7. Abu Lahab 7. 6. Imam Hasan al-Askari (a) and love 6. 6. Taharah and najasah 7. Ithaar – Others first
YEARS 8. Let’s get ready for salah 8. Ulama- contribution and respect 8. Al Miqdad 8. 7. Imam al-Mahdi (a) and justice 7. 7. Halal Food 8. Hospitality and gifts
9. 8. Ziyarah of Ma‘sumin 8. 8. Salman al-Muhammadi
1. Who is Allah 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. Shaytans 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. Why did Allah create us 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
4. The need of following a religion 4. Anbiya 4. Ignorance is darkness 4. Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (a) 4. Taqlid 4. Taharah 4. Our Ummah 4. Good v/s evil
BAND
5. Islam – The path to perfection 5. Nabi Ibrahim: Father of the Abrahamic 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
S 6. Understanding Kufr Faiths 6. Rasulullah (s) never gave up 6. Ghadhab: Anger 6. Actively Awaiting Imam al-Mahdi (a) 6. Bulugh 6. Hijab 6. Mercy of Allah
U C 7. Conditions of Wudhu 6. Nabi Ibrahim sees a dream 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
B 8. More about wudhu 7. Eid al-Adha 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
T 8-9 9. Niyyah 8. Nabi Ibrahim and Nabi Isma’il build the 9. The power of faith in action 9. Imam Ali ar-Rida (a) al-Mahdi (a) 9. Healthy eating 9. Islam and culture 9. Remembering the departed
H YEARS 10. Let’s pray perfectly Ka'bah 10. Helping Rasulullah (s) 10. Imam Muhammad at-Taqi (a) 9. Praying for Imam al-Mahdi (a) 10. Halal and haram foods 10. Amanah
E 11. Beautifying your salah 9. The Ka'bah and al-Masjid al-Haram 11. Isti’adhah 11. Imam Ali an-Naqi (a) 10. Masajid associated with Imam al-Mahdi (a) 11. Caring for the environment
M 10. The Masjid: a place of worship and guidance 12. Imam Hasan al-Askari (a) 11. Seeking grace through our Imam (a)
E 11. The role of a masjid in the lives of Muslims
S 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
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 2. Preparation for the Ghaybah 2. Doing good for the sake of Allah 2. Luqman's advice to his son 1. Everlasting life
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 2. Death: A new beginning
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 3. Questionning in the grave
BAND
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 4. Barzakh
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 6. Mutahhirat: The Purifying Agents 6. Our community 5. Yaum al Hashr
D 7. Understanding salah 2 6. Allah tests us 7. Migration towards Allah 7. Imam Zayn al-Abidin (a) (a) 7. Istibra’ (B) 7. Gadgets and social networking 6. As Siraat
8. Allah loves those who do sujud 7. There is wisdom in Allah's actions 8. The brotherhood of the Ansar and the 8. Major contributions of Imam Zayn Al-Abidin 7. The Role of Mujtahid The Monthly Period: An Islamic Perspective 8. Amr bil Ma'ruf 7. Janaah'
10-11 9. Salat al-jama'ah 8. We must always be just Muhajirin (a) 8. Sha'ban and the birth of Imam al-Mahdi (a) and Laws (G) 9. Modesty and chastity 8. The Fire
YEARS 10. Salah when travelling 9. Bullying 9. Imam Ali (a) - Brother of Rasulullah (s) 9. The Rise Fall of the Ummayds 9. From the teachings of Imam al-Mahdi (a) 8. Healthy and Halal 10. Women in Islam 9. Remembering the marhumin
11. Salah for special occassions 10. Prejudice 10. Hadith of the two weighty things 10. Kadhmayn 10. Creating a Fair and Just Society 9. Spiritual Growth 11. Moderation in life
12. Allah listens to our prayers 11. Overcoming oppression 11. Surat ad-Dahr 11. Mashhad 11. Being a Helper of Imam al-Mahdi 10. Fasting – Benefits and Guidelines 12. Khums (Part 1)
12. Samarra 11. Laylat al-Qadr
1. Allah is the creator of the universe 1. Guidance and grace (luft) 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
3. We have faith in Allah 3. Nabi Musa's mission 3. Medina: The First Muslim State Beloved Grandchildren of Rasulullah (s) 3. Our Imam is in Ghaybah 3. Taharah and Najasah 3. Amr bil Ma'ruf in society 3. Taking care of amanah
4. Yaqin 4. The Banu Isra’il 4. Challenges of the new state 3. Imam Hasan (a) Signs a Peace Treaty 4. Waiting for the Awaited 4. Reaching the Age of Responsibility 4. Marriage in Islam 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. The Major Washing (Ghusl) 5. Digital Culture 5. Balancing the world and the hereafter
6. Being attentive in salah 1 6. Nabi Zakariyya and Nabi Yahya 6. The Power of Faith in Action 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
E 7. Being attentive in salah 2 7. Sayyidah Maryam 7. Lessons from The Battle of Uhud 6. The Tragedy of Karbala 7. Du’a Nudbah General Rules for Haydh (G) 7. Music singing and dancing 7. Remembering the marhumin
8. Salah is the best of deeds 8. Nabi Isa 8. The Battle of Khandaq 7. Remembering Karbala 8. Guidance during Ghaybah 7. Body Image – an Islamic Perspective 8. Mischief and corruption 8. The final abode
12-13 9. Salat al-jama'ah 9. Islam and Christianity 9. The Battle of Khaybar 8. Events after the Day of Ashura 9. Our Mujtahidin 8. Imam Zayn al-Abidin (a) welcomes Ramdhan 9. Husn adh-dhann 9. Yawn At - Taghbun
YEARS 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 10. Islamic governance 10. Ashab al-A'raf
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 Ramadan 11. Khums (Part 2) 11. Reflections of Surah Ya Sin
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 10. Hajj – A Journey to Allah
12. Tawalli and Tabarri 11. Good in this world and the hereafter
BAND 1. The Creation of the Universe 1. Anbiya - Divine guides to Mankind 1. Rasulullah (s) – The Seal of the Prophets 1. Wilayah of Ahl al-Bayt (a) 1. The Reappearance of Imam al-Mahdi (a) 1. The Faculties of the Soul 1. Embracing generations 1. Hayawaan
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- 2. Acquiring Taqwa 2. Citizenship and civic duties 2. Sweeter than honey
F 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 Mahdi (a) 3. Understanding Shari’ah 3. Respect for people of other faiths 3. That which we leave behind - wills and
4. Ma'rifa of Allah 4. Nabi Yusuf interprets dreams Event of Mubahalah 4. Imam Ali (a) During the Time of the First 3. Following the Sunnah of Rasulullah (s) 4. Hajj – A Journey of Transformation 4. Islam and relationships inheritance
14-15 5. Tawheed and shirk 5. Nabi Yusuf - Minister of Egypt 4. The Spread of Islam Three Caliphs 4. The Akhbari Usuli Debate 5. The Day of Eid 5. Islam and media 4. Sanctity of life
YEARS 6. All Muslims believe in Tawhid 6. Naskh in the Quran 5. Appointing a successor 5. Imam Ali (a) becomes the Official Caliph 5. Upholding One' s faith during Ghaybah 6. Moonsighting 6. Spouse selection 5. Sakarat al-Maut
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) 6. Being with the Imam (a) 7. Janabah 7. Relationship with one's inlaws 6. Washing and Shrouding
8. Tark as-salah (abandoning salah) Qur’an 7. Rasulullah's (s) last days Caliphate 7. The Spread of Islam Bleeding – Keeping our Bodies Tahir 8. Divorce 7. Burial
9. Salah must be performed in all 8. Sujud in the Quran 8. Leadership after Rasulullah 7. The Martyrdom of Imam Ali (a) 8. The Changing Faces of the Muslim Rule 8. Halal and Healthy Foods 9. Sexuality in Islam 8. Remembering the deceased
circumstances 9. The issue of tahrif and the Qur’an 9. How the Ahlul Bayt (a) were treated after 8. The Wise Words of Imam Ali (a) 9. The Gunpowder Empires 9. The Prohibition of Alcohol and Drugs 10. Islam and human rights 9. Bereavement
10. Tark as-salah 10. Schools of Islamic Theology Rasulullah 9. Companions of Imam Ali (a) 10. Revolutions and Revival 10. The Harmful Effects of Smoking 11. Keys to a successful marriage 10. Yaw al- Jam'
11. Mustahabb salah 11. Do we have free will? 10. The Period of the First Caliph 10. Imam Ali (a) and Social Justice 11. Extremism 11. Social Vices 12. Riba
11. The Period of the Second Caliph
12. The Period of the Third Caliph