Curriculum Overview
بِسْمِ اللّهِ، والْحَمْدُ لِلّهِ، والصّلَاةُ والسّلَا مُ عَلَى رَسُولِ اللّهِ
Bismillaahi WalHamdulillaahi Was Salaatu Was Salaamu 'ala Rasoolillaah
With the Name of Allāh and His Praises and Beautiful Blessings and Splendid Peace be upon Allāh's Rasool (Our Master Muhammad Sal-Allāhu ‘Alaihi Wa Sallam)
قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ طَلَبُ الْعِلْمِ فَرِيضَةٌ عَلَى كُلِّ مُسْلِمٍ’
Qaala Rasoolullaahi Sal-Allāhu ‘Alaihi Wa Sallam - "Talabul-'ilmi Fareedatun 'Ala Kully Muslimin"
Rasool Allāh Sal-Allāhu ‘Alaihi Wa Sallam said: “Seeking Knowledge is an obligation upon all Muslims”
(Sunan Ibn Majah)
Knowledge is such an illumination (Noor) that when it shines on an Unknown, that Unknown no longer remains unknown; it becomes known with its qualities and characteristics.
Imagine if we lived our entire life without knowing what Allah Subhaanahu wa T'aalaa expects of us? Have we then fulfilled our purpose in life? The obvious answer is “No”!
Therefore, acquiring correct Knowledge is a first and foremost obligation upon all Muslims.
AMCO Sunday School Curriculum team's objective in-shaa-Allah is to provide essential knowledge through which the Children become aware of what is expected of them in their day to day life according to the Sunnah of our Beloved Prophet Our Master Muhammad SalAllahu 'Alaihi Wa Aalihi Wa Sallam.
In order to efficiently achieve our objective, the curriculum is divided into 5 major fields of study with specific high level objectives:
Quran and Tafseer
Quran - The 'uncreated' Speech [Kalaam] of Allah Subhaanahu Wa T'aalaa
Tajweed – Learn the proper and accurate recitation of Quran
Tafseer – Learn the explanations of the intended meanings of Surahs from Quran starting with 30th Juzz (30th Para)
Memorization – Memorize 10 new Surahs with meanings starting with Surahs from the 30th Juzz (30th Para)
Quranic Grammar
Arabic Grammar – Learn different parts of speech and function of Arabic Grammar in facilitating students to write and say correct sentences for further understanding of the Quranic ayat and Hadiths.
Islamic Theology & Critical Thinking
Islamic theology, also known as Islamic doctrine or Kalaam, refers to the study of the principles and beliefs of Islam.
Islamic theology lessons cover principles of Tawheed (absolute Oneness of Allah Subhaanahu wa T'aala), belief in the Prophethood of Sayyidunaa Muhammad SalAllahu 'Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam and his finality, acts of worship (Salah, Fasting, Charity, Hajj, rights of creation), the belief in the existence of a Day of Judgement, and belief in the afterlife. Proper Islamic etiquettes are also integrated within the lessons.
Critical thinking, on the other hand, is the process of evaluating ideas and arguments based on evidence and reason.
Critical thinking lessons encourage students to discuss challenges encountered in their day to day lives and provides strategies on how to best address them.
Islamic Studies
Islamic Studies (Deeniyaat) - Learn what is expected from us in Islam
Aqeedah Ahl-as-Sunnah wal-Jama'ah – Sunni Creed & Theology.
Learn about Allah Subhaanahu Wa Ta'laa's Characteristics, Bounty, His Blessed Names, His Speech, similar essential knowledge
Learn about the Character of Prophet Muhammad SalAllahu 'Alaihi Wa Aalihi Wa Sallam; His Sunnah; a perfect Role Model
Learn about Angels, Divine Books; Day of Judgement, Destiny and similar concepts
Ahkaam / Fiqh – Learn requirements of Wudu, Salah, Fasting, Duas, and day to day life while living in this society.
Aqhlaaq – Learn Ethical and Moral behavior required for righteousness.
Seerah & History
Seerah & History - Learn to Love our Prophet Muhammad Sal-Allahu 'Alaihi Wa Aalihi Wa Sallam
Blessed Life & Miracles
Purest Genealogy
Miraculous Birth
Life prior to announcement of Prophethood
Life in Makkah and Madeenah
Lives of Sahabah & Sahabiyyaat - Learn the lessons from the lives and sacrifices of the Companions (both male and female) of Prophet Muhammad Sal-Allahu 'Alaihi Wa Aalihi wa Sallam.
Miracles granted by Allah Subhaanahu Wa Ta'alaa – Rasool Allah Sal-Allahu 'Alaihi Wa Salaam was granted all the miracles of other Prophets plus more that were specific to Him. Learn about those Miracles.
While the Curriculum, AlHamdulillah, has been designed to empower the Children with correct Knowledge, yet its success is directly dependent on the participation and commitment of the Parents ... all of you!
O Allah, The Knowledgeable, The Wise, and The Merciful enable us and help us deliver the correct knowledge that You have granted through Your Beloved our Master Muhammad SalAllahu 'Alaihi Wa Aalihi Wa Salaam. Aameen