Islamic Studies Syllabus

Daily 30‑minute Islamic Studies block covering Aqeedah, Seerah, Fiqh basics and Islamic history for Noorani Levels 1–3.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this component, the student should be able to:

  • Recognise core beliefs of Islam (Aqeedah) in age‑appropriate language: belief in Allah, angels, books, prophets, the Last Day and Qadr.
  • Know key events from the life of Rasulullah ﷺ and basic stories of earlier prophets.
  • Understand and practise foundational Fiqh rulings for worship and daily life (taharah, salah, simple halal/haram examples).
  • Connect Islamic knowledge to daily behaviour, especially in the madrasa, home and community context.

Syllabus Structure (Thematic Units)

Content spirals over three years. Level 1 focuses on simple stories and naming; Level 2 adds more detail; Level 3 introduces basic evidences and reasoning in child‑friendly language.

Unit 1: Aqeedah – Knowing Allah & the Pillars of Faith

Core beliefs presented through stories, examples and short questions.

  • Names and attributes of Allah suitable for children (Ar‑Rahman, Ar‑Rahim, Al‑Khaliq, As‑Samee', Al‑Baseer) with simple meanings.
  • Six pillars of Iman: introduce step‑by‑step, linking to stories of angels, prophets and the Hereafter.
  • Pillars of Islam: Shahadah, Salah, Sawm, Zakah, Hajj – what they are and why they matter (detail increases by level).
  • Mastery: student can state the pillars of Islam, name the basic pillars of Iman, and give one simple example or story linked to each.

Unit 2: Seerah of Rasulullah ﷺ & Stories of the Prophets

Chronological highlights of the life of the Prophet ﷺ plus selected prophets.

  • Birth of the Prophet ﷺ, early life, first revelation, Meccan hardships, Hijrah, important Madinan events (Badr, Uhud, Hudaybiyyah, Fath Makkah).
  • Stories of Nuh, Ibrahim, Musa, Isa (ʿalayhim as‑salam) – belief lessons and character lessons.
  • Focus on love for the Prophet ﷺ, following his sunnah in simple ways (salam, smile, cleanliness, truthfulness).
  • Mastery: student can retell at least 3–4 key events of the Seerah and mention one lesson from each story.

Unit 3: Basic Fiqh – Taharah, Salah & Everyday Matters

Practical rulings that children need daily, integrated with the Adab/Akhlaq block.

  • Taharah: simple rules for cleanliness, najasah, using toilet, istinjaa (age‑appropriate detail), importance of wudu.
  • Salah basics: times of the five daily prayers, who we pray to, facing Qiblah, following the imam; Level 3 adds basic conditions and pillars of salah.
  • Everyday Fiqh examples: halal/haram food in child terms, honesty vs cheating, looking after trust (amanah).
  • Mastery: student can answer simple questions like "Can we pray without wudu?" or "Is it okay to take a friend's thing without asking?" with correct reasoning.

Unit 4: Islamic History & Ummah Identity (Age‑Appropriate)

Simple awareness of the wider Ummah and important figures after the Prophet ﷺ.

  • Khulafa ar‑Rashidun (Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, Ali رضي الله عنهم) – who they were and one or two key stories.
  • Masjid al‑Haram, Masjid an‑Nabawi, Masjid al‑Aqsa – why they are special.
  • Concept of the Ummah: Muslims in different countries but one brotherhood; importance of dua for others and caring for orphans and poor.
  • Mastery: student can name the four Khulafa ar‑Rashidun, identify the three holy masajid, and express one way to help the Ummah (e.g., sadaqah, dua).

Recommended Daily Time Allocation

For the 30‑minute Islamic Studies block (Aqeedah, Seerah, Fiqh basics) in Noorani Levels 1–3:

  • 5–7 minutes: review of previous lesson (quick Q&A, recap story points).
  • 10–15 minutes: new content (storytelling, explanation, simple diagrams or charts on board).
  • 5–8 minutes: application activity – short written work, role‑play, pair Q&A or "what will you do?" scenario discussion.
  • 2–3 minutes: summary and behaviour connection – one key point to remember and how to practise it today.