Curriculum:
1-PRONUNCIATION
DRILLS: This
will help the student pronounce the Arabic letters in the proper manner from
their proper oral-exits according to the Arabic language.
2-
QURANIC
RECITATION: Most of our time is consumed with
Quranic recitation. the
teacher reads the students repeat. The
teacher gradually points out rules pertaining to the art of Tajwid and
also words that are sometimes misread in
an effort to avoid such mistakes. Reading
is usually collective but also individual.
Beginning a memorization program is optional yet strongly recommended.
3-
ARABIC
HANDWRITING:
We focus mainly on the handwriting style presented in the Holy
Quran (^Uthmaniyy script). Consistent practice is
essential to competency in this art. Ahsanul-Qawa^id a
Quranic reading booklet will serve as a good
introduction.
4-ISLAMIC
EDUCATION:
Our program is complete with 5 levels covering the obligatory Islamic
knowledge starting with matters of Iman (belief) and continuing on to
Islamic practices of worship (Prayers, Zakah, Hajj and Fasting).
Islamic ethics and etiquette are also covered. The chosen books have been
certified by AL-AZHAR ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY and reflect the
traditional Islamic teachings.
5-EDUCATIONAL
GAMES:
The
objective of these games is to engage the students and inspire in them a
profound love for learning. Our favorite game is Islamic Jeopardy.
6-
RHYTHM & SONG (MADIH):
Undoubtedly rhythm and song facilitate learning and this is certainly true
when it comes to the Religion, therefore we sing Islamic in the hope that the
students readily grasp the knowledge and are filled with love and attachment to
the religion.
7-
EDUCATIONAL PLAYS:
The plays are very simple, yet entertaining and relevant. Our goal is to
display the difficult life situations Muslim youth may encounter and how to
constructively cope with such challenges. This is especially needed in the
society we live in.
8-
ISLAMIC VOCABULARY:
We have searched for the Arabic words richest in meaning and incorporated them
into our studies. These words serve as positive motivators and character
enhancers. they guide the student to
honorable traits such as al-ikhlas (sincerity),
as-sabr(patience), and as-sidq
(honesty).
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