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Aim: "How was the Universe Created?"

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Specific Points To Mention:

1. Islam teaches us a definite methodology that Allah used to create the universe.

2. The creation of the Universe is a sign of Allah's power. (read aloud: 3:7)

3. Allah created the universe in six time periods.

4. The Qur'an and science agree on the basic methods of creation.

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Hand-outs:

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In-class activities or special features/exercises:

Read the lesson and write relevant points on the board. Students will copy all notes.

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Homework: Page 33, 1-13

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Notes/misc:

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Aim: "What does Islam say about the Dinosaurs?"

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Specific Points To Mention:

1. Animals live by instinct.

2. Photosynthesis is the mechanism whereby plants convert sunlight to food.

3. Christians and evolutionists have their own theories about the creation.

4. Islam teaches a middle way.

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Hand-outs:

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In-class activities or special features/exercises:

Read the lesson and write relevant points on the board. Students will copy all notes.

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Homework: Page 37, 1-6

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Notes/misc:

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Aim: "What is the origin of humans?"

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Specific Points To Mention:

1. People have disagreed on how humans came to be.

2. Angels and Jinn were created before humans.

3. Adam and Hawwa were the first people.

4. Humans have flooded over the whole world and built many civilizations.

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Hand-outs:

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In-class activities or special features/exercises:

Read the lesson and write relevant points on the board. Students will copy all notes.

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Homework: Page 41, 1-6

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Notes/misc:

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Aim: "Why were humans created?"

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Specific Points To Mention:

1. Humans were made to be the servants of Allah.

2. Life is a great test.

3. Iman is what we must acquire in this life.

4. The delights of this world are only an illusion and will vanish one day from our

possession.

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Hand-outs:

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In-class activities or special features/exercises:

Read the lesson and write relevant points on the board. Students will copy all notes.

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Homework: Page 46, 1-14

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Notes/misc:

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Aim: Review for test over unit 3

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Specific Points To Mention:

1. We will do review exercises for the test to follow in the next class period.

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Hand-outs:

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In-class activities or special features/exercises:

Do unit 3 review exercises on page 47

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Homework: Study Unit 3 for test

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Notes/misc:

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Aim: Take Test over unit 3

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Specific Points To Mention:

1. Take test.

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Hand-outs:

Test papers

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In-class activities or special features/exercises:

Take Test

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Homework:

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Notes/misc:

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Aim: "What is Islam?"

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Specific Points To Mention:

1. There are many people who claim to be Muslims in the world. Only one group is true.

2. Islam means to surrender your will to Allah and to find peace.

3. There are seven beliefs, five pillars and three activities in the program of Islam.

4. A person who follows the Islamic program will be successful in both this life and in the next.

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Hand-outs:

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In-class activities or special features/exercises:

Read the lesson and write relevant points on the board. Students will copy all notes.

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Homework: Page 52, 1-12

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Notes/misc:

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Aim: "How Does a Person Accept Islam?"

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Specific Points To Mention:

1. Anyone can accept Islam.

2. The entry key is the Shahadah.

3. Many people have had various experiences in their conversions.

4. Almost all of the Sahaba were converts.

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Hand-outs:

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In-class activities or special features/exercises:

Read the lesson and write relevant points on the board. Students will copy all notes.

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Homework: Page 54, 1-3

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Notes/misc:

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Aim: "Who is a real Muslim?"

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Specific Points To Mention:

1.  We are all born on the true Fitrah.

2. Being a real Muslim doesn't come just from your ethnic background or race.

3. A Mu'min is a true believer.

4. The definitions of Kafir and Munafiq are Truth-coverer and hypocrite.

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Hand-outs:

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In-class activities or special features/exercises:

Read the lesson and write relevant points on the board. Students will copy all notes.

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Homework: Page 57, 1-11

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Notes/misc:

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Aim: "Why do some people refuse to accept Iman in Allah?"

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Specific Points To Mention:

1. Enthusiasm is not enough to convince others of the truth.

2. Not everyone is ready to accept Allah at all times.

3. Every objection to Iman is for a reason.

4. The Qur'an has the answers to people's objections.

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Hand-outs:

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In-class activities or special features/exercises:

Read the lesson and write relevant points on the board. Students will copy all notes.

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Homework: Page 61, 1-9

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Notes/misc:

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Aim: Unit review exercises for the test on unit 4.

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Specific Points To Mention:

1. We will review for the test on the next class day.

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Hand-outs:

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In-class activities or special features/exercises:

Do page 62 review exercises

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Homework: Study for test

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Notes/misc:

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Aim: Take test over unit 4

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Specific Points To Mention:

1. When finished with the test, raise hands.

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Hand-outs:

Test over unit 4.

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In-class activities or special features/exercises:

Take Test

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Homework:

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