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The Islamic Foundation |
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| Weekend School | Mastery Level 5 |
Group Identity: All those students who passed level 4
only. Boys and girls will be in separate classes taught preferably by
teachers of their own gender.
Clothing Requirement: Boys will wear a light blue kufi or topi.
girls will wear a similar colored hijab.
Mastery Focus: Advanced knowledge of Arabic grammar, fiqh, Shari'ah, the principles of Tafseer
and ahadith. A holistic presentation of Islamic Philosophy. The history of science and achievement in Islam. Famous
Muslim reformers and renewers will be highlighted. Islamic history from
the Ummayids to the Ottomans will be explored.
Methodology: This level will be divided into four classes as in
previous levels. The fourth class to be physical fitness and/or martial
arts.
Discussion: At this age level, questions that are probing and honest
will come up. They must be answered in a straightforward manner with no
mystery.
Textbooks: The Following Textbooks will be Used. (Others to be
added later):
 | Segment 1: "What Islam is All About."
By Yahiya Emerick. (www.noorart.com) (A good teacher resource for
supplemental use is "The Evolution of Fiqh" By Abu
Ameenah Bilal Phillips.) |
| Segment 2: "A Study of Hadith" By Khalid
Shaikh.
(From IBTS) "Access to Qur'anic Arabic". (From
IQRA) |
| Segment 3: "The Illustrated History of Islam" By Dr. Abdur Rauf. (Halalco) Girls will also have the added textbook, "Muslim Woman's Handbook" by Huda Khattab. Another good book for Seerah (if you want to concentrate on that more) is "Muhammad" by Yahiya Emerick. |
Specific Skills to Teach in Each Segment: The textbooks above contain
all the required knowledge for this grade.
The Final Word: After this level has been mastered, deeper knowledge
of Islam and the Muslim experience can be explored. A comprehensive
written exam will determine if the student is able to pass to the next
level. It is critical that behavior also be graded throughout the school
year.
