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.

Students are encouraged to reflect on their faith and look at relevant topics such as cleanliness and purity in Islam, care of orphans, the importance of work, humility and tolerance, the holy names of Allah (SWT), the rules of reading the Holy Quran. Students also read and memorise a selection of Hadeeth and Surahs from the Holy Quran (Surah Al Rahman and Surah Kaf).

COURSE CONTENT

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

Practice recitation and memorisation of the Holy Quran and Hadith Learn different rulings related to the five pillars of Islam Learn about the life of Prophets and their companions

SKILLS DEVELOPED

● Holy Quranic pronunciation and recitation ● Hadeeth memorisation ● Understanding of acts of worship and basic rules of dealings

RESOURCES

Ministry textbooks and the teacher’s own resources

ASSESSMENTS End of Unit Tests Projects End of year examination

LEARNING SUPPORT