Islamic Studies A & B

ACADEMIC YEAR 2021/2022 YEAR 11

ISLAMIC STUDIES A & B

This is a compulsory course within the UAE for all those of Muslim faith. Students follow the Ministry of Education curriculum either in the medium of Arabic or English, with additions and adaptations to meet their learning needs.

COURSE CONTENT

As per the Ministry of Education curriculum, the course covers a range of topics that allow students to:

● The course content is based on linking between the values of Islam and how to apply them in real life situations. ● In addition, the content allows students to develop different skills such as Holy Quran recitation and memorisation of the sayings of the Prophet (PBUH). ● Students learn different topics such as: Surat Al-Ahzab, Contracts in Islam, Sustainability, Shura, Debate etiquette.

SKILLS DEVELOPED

● Holy Quranic pronunciation and recitation. ● Hadeeth memorisation. ● Knowledge and application of Islamic values in real life situations. ● Understanding of acts of worship and basic rules of dealings.

RESOURCES:

● Ministry textbooks and the teacher’s own resources

ASSESSMENTS

End of topics assessments will take place at the end of each unit of study. These will be skills based exams which prepare students to take the Ministry of Education exam at the end of Year 12.