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The Islamic Foundation |
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| Weekend School | Mastery Level 7 |
Group Identity: All those who passed level 6.
Clothing Requirement: Boys will wear beige colored kufi or topi while
girls will wear a hijab of the same color.
Mastery Focus: Interfaith issues, Jihad, Politics, Da'wah and world religions, continued practice
in Arabic, a detailed review of Islamic 'Aqeedah and an intensive program of
calligraphy, geometric design and arabesque-style art with emphasis on the
student participating in projects hands-on. A detailed survey of the life
of the Blessed Prophet and his Sahaba will be undertaken.
Methodology: This level will consist of four classes of around 40-60
minutes each. The first segment will concentrate on perfecting basic
Arabic proficiency. The second segment will be an intensive study of the
themes of the Qur'an. The third segment will concentrate on knowledge of
the Akhirah. The fourth segment will be for physical fitness and/or
martial arts. Horseback riding should be introduced to this level.
Discussion: The average age of the students in this level will
realistically be from somewhere between 13 and 16. If a student has passed
all previous levels, then they are well on their way to becoming a conscientious
Muslim, insha'llah.
Textbooks: The following textbooks will be used. (Others to be
added later):
 | Segment 1: "Elementary Modern Standard Arabic
Volume 1." By Peter Abboud. From barnesandnoble. |
| Segment 2: "Journey Through the Qur'an"
By Muhammad al-Ghazali. (From IBS, published by Dar Al Taqwa) |
| Segment 3: "The Remembrance of Death and the Afterlife." Imam Abu Hamid Muhammad Al Ghazali. (Astrolabe) |
Specific Skills to Teach in Each Segment: The textbooks contain all
the required knowledge.
The Final Word: Encourage independent reading of supplamentary
materials taken from the regular full time school reading syllabus.
