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Qur'an/Tajweed Syllabus

Qur'an/Tajweed Syllabus

Tajweed Flashcards


Islamic Studies Curriculum

At Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls, we offer a wide-ranging and integrated Islamic Studies curriculum which covers approximately 30% of the school timetable. Our focus is to broaden and develop students’ knowledge and understanding of the religion, history, and culture of Islam. We provide a safe and caring Islamic environment for students to enhance their Islamic & British values.

The Islamic Studies curriculum is structured into four distinct components of Islamic sciences, namely, Fiqh (basic Islamic jurisprudence), Hadith (actions, sayings, and approvals of Prophet Muhammad sallallahu alaihi wa sallam), Tafseer (translation/explanation of the Holy Qur’an) and Islamic History.

Furthermore, our curriculum has been designed with careful thought and planning and is taught in a manner whereby learning is sequenced and progressive at each stage and important topics e.g. Akhlaaq, Salah, Haidh etc. are frequently reviewed.

We aim to lay firm foundations of Islamic teachings and knowledge which makes following the Holy Qur’an and the noble Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) a natural and enjoyable choice. In addition, we encourage students to develop their analytical skills such as critical thinking, reasoning, interpretation etc. through contextual study.

May Allah SWT assist us in our goals, grant us sincerity and accept our humble efforts. Ameen.


Tarbiyah (Islamic nurturing and development)

We understand the need for Islamic education to be supplemented with correct Tarbiyah (Islamic nurturing and development) for knowledge to be truly beneficial. Therefore, we aim to nurture in each student an Islamic personality /character based on Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wa sallam)’s noble exemplar of compassion and affection for humanity at large. Similarly, we encourage students’ personal/spiritual growth and development through adopting Ikhlaas (sincerity), Taqwa (God consciousness), good Akhlaaq (character) etc. Our students are reminded of the importance of Amal (practical implementation) of Islamic teachings and knowledge in daily life. Finally, we hope to instil within each student a deep love for Allah (SWT), his final Prophet, Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) and his religion, Insha Allah.


SMSC/British values

We acknowledge the growing menace of radicalisation and actively combat this through our Islamic Studies curriculum based on the original teachings of the Holy Qur'an and Sunnah of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wa sallam). We believe that a correct understanding of one’s faith is the key to mutual respect and tolerance.

Henceforth, we aim to ensure that all students:

  • Develop an appreciation, respect and tolerance towards other faiths and cultural traditions in addition to own beliefs.
  • Build self-confidence in their identities as young British Muslims living in 21st century Britain.
  • Are inspired to become responsible and responsible British citizens who will contribute towards the good of society.
  • Develop an awareness of contemporary issues such as, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), Honour-Based Violence (HBV), forced marriages, radicalisation etc. from a sound Islamic perspective.

Islamiat Subjects

Qur'aan

Tafseer

Hadith

Fiqh

Islamic History

Aqaa'id

Resources

Read & listen to Qur'an online

An-Nasihah World - Your Study Companion

Zakaat


Knowledge Organiser:

Zakaat - Year 8

Janaazah - Year 7


Wider reading:

An Andalus Adventure by S. N. Jalali

The House of Ibn Kathir series by S. N. Jalali

The Simple Seerah - The Story of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) - Part 1 & 2 by Asim Khan & Toyris Miah


Upcoming events:

Charity Week 2023


Past events:

LaunchGood Ramadhan challenge


Hadith Challenge in partnership with Gloucester Muslim Community (GMC)

Gloucester Muslim Community kindly offered our school pupils the opportunity to design a featured monthly hadith poster for their various social platforms.

This was presented to pupils as a whole school challenge to promote what pupils had been learning in their hadith lessons and to inspire others within the community. The best designs were decided by staff votes and submitted to GMC.

Masha Allah, many pupils participated in the challenge and there were some fantastic entries! A prize and certificate were awarded for the top three entries.

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