130607P - BASIC ISLAMIC EDUCATION MODULE: Al Tarbiyah Al Islamiyah Al Asaasiyat

© Professor Omar Hasan K Kasule Sr.

MODULE OUTLINE

1 OVER-VIEW OF BASIC ISLAMIC EDUCATION                               PAGE

1.1 Introduction To Basic Islamic Education                                                 3         

1.2 The Study Circle, Halaqat                                                                        4

1.3 Additional Halaqat Intra-Mural Activities                                               6

1.4 Additional Halaqat Extra-Mural Activities                                              9         

1.5 Nawafil & Zawaid                                                                                     10

2 QUR’AN STUDY

2.1 Guidelines For Tafsir Al Qur’an                                                               14

2.2 Qur’an Study Assignments For Year 1                                                    16

2.3 Qur’ An Assignments For Year 2                                                             20

2.4 Qur’an Study Assignments For Year 4                                                    24

2.5 Qur’an Assignments For Year 4                                                               25

3 HADITH STUDY

3.1 General Guidelines On Hadith Study                                                      28

3.2 Hadith Assignments For Year 1                                                               29

5.3 Hadith Study For Year 2                                                                          31

5.4 Hadith Study Assignments For Year 3                                                    33       

3.5 Hadith Assignments For Year 4                                                               35

4 STUDY OF FIQH and MA’ATHURAAT

4.1 Guidelines                                                                                                 38

4.2 Fiqh Assignments For Year 1                                                                   40

4.3 Fiqh Assignments For Year 2                                                                   42

4.4 Ma’athuraat Assignments Year 3                                                             44

4.5 Ma’athuraat Assignments Year 4                                                             47

4.6 Ma’athuraat Assignments Year 5                                                             49

5 IHYA ULUUM al DDIIN

5.1 Guidelines                                                                                                 53

5.2 Year 1 Assignments On ‘Ibaadaat                                                           55

5.3 Year 2 Assignments On ‘Aadaat                                                              55

5.4 Year 3 Assignments On Muhlikaat                                                           56

5.5 Year 4 Assignments On Munjiyaat                                                           56

UNIT 1

OVER-VIEW OF BASIC ISLAMIC EDUCATION

UNIT OUTLINE

1.1 INTRODUCTION TO BASIC ISLAMIC EDUCATION

A. Overview Of The Personal Development Program

B. The Importance Of Knowledge

C. Contents Of The Basic Islamic Education Program

D. Duration Of The Basic Islamic Education Program

1.2 THE STUDY CIRCLE, halaqat

A. Definition Of The Halaqat

B. Management Of The Halaqat

C. The Etiquette, Adab, Of The Halaqat

D. Evaluation, Muhasabat:

1.3 ADDITIONAL HALAQAT INTRA-MURAL ACTIVITIES

A. Intellectual Discourse Forums

B. Halaqat Book Review

C. Current Issues Analysis

D. Motivation/Tazkirat

E. Practical Skills

1.4 ADDITIONAL HALAQAT EXTRA-MURAL ACTIVITIES

A. Community Service

B. Tarbiyat Camps

C. Sports & Physical Fitness

D. Culture & Entertainment

1.5 NAWAFIL & ZAWAID

A. Over View

B. Nawafil Al Salat

C. Sadaqat

D. I’itikaf

1.1 INTRODUCTION TO BASIC ISLAMIC EDUCATION (BIE)

A. OVERVIEW OF THE PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

The personal development program will consist of (a) The Basic Islamic Education program (b) The spiritual, psycho-social, and intellectual development program, and (c) The Advanced Islamic Education Program.

The basic Islamic education program provides essential knowledge of Islam as a set of beliefs and as a comprehensive way of life. It equips learners with knowledge and skills. The knowledge component is essentially self-taught, learner-centered, and learner driven in small study groups or circles called halaqa. The skills’ component will be delivered through specialized practical workshops or specified intra-mural as well as extra-mural activities.

The spiritual, psycho-social, nd intellectual development program will consist of readings on the concepts of ‘ubudiyat, tazkiyat al nafs, ikhlas al niyyat, tahdhiib al akhlaq, and tafakkur.

Those who complete the Basic Islamic Education program or already have the knowledge will be offered an advanced Islamic education program consisting of the following modules: 1. the creed, ‘aqidat 2. the Law, shari’at, 3. epistemology, ‘ilm, 4. cosmogenesis, khalq, 5. history, taarikh,  6. Revival and reform, islah & tajdiid 7. The community, al jama’at,  8. transactions, mu’amalat 9. leadership, qiyadat, 10. management, idarat. The follow up Advanced Islamic Education program will build on the basic one and lead to a deeper understanding of Islamic thought and culture.

B. THE IMPORTANCE OF KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge is needed to distinguish correct ‘aqidat from the incorrect one. Knowledge is also needed for proper performance of activities of daily living, ‘aadaat, activities of physical worship, ‘ibaadaat, and social transactions, mu’amalaat. A Muslim must therefore have a basic set of knowledge that he cannot do without. The jurists refer to this set of knowledge as ‘what is known in religion by necessity’, al ma’aluum fi al ddiin bi al dharuurat. Beyond this basic core, a Muslim is obliged to have knowledge in specific fields of endeavour. A trader must know the law relating to commercial transactions.  A prospective husband or wife must know the law relating to marriage and family life before contracting marriage.

C. CONTENTS OF THE BASIC ISLAMIC EDUCATION PROGRAM

The knowledge component consists of the study of the two primary sources of knowledge in Islam: the Qur’an and the sunnat (hadith). The study of the Qur’an consists of learning correct reading of the verses, tilawat al Qur’an, followed by their interpretation, tafsir al Qur’an, relating them to the realities of the learner’s life in his or her society. Study of hadith is more extensive will cover three classical books: ‘Riyadh al Saalihin’ by Imaam al Nawawi, ‘Buluugh al Maraam’ by al hafidh Abu Hajar al ‘Asqalani, and ‘al Adhkar’ by Imaam Nawawi. Learners who have already studied the three hadith books will be offered the alternative of studying the classical book ‘Ihya ‘Uluum al Ddiin’ by Hujjat al Islam Abu Hamid al Ghazzali. There will be repetitions among different parts and resources of the program. This is encouraged being an essential part of Islamic pedagogy because it reinforces learning.

D. DURATION OF THE BASIC ISLAMIC EDUCATION PROGRAM

The program will follow a systematic modular guideline that will be implemented over a period of time. The basic program can be covered on the average in 4 years. However one can move faster or slower depending on circumstances. Each year is divided into 2 semesters of approximately 5 months each. Each semester is divided into 2 quarters. The program can be started at any age or level of education or professional life. All the components of the program should be covered simultaneously throughout this period. Continuity and consistence are very important for success.

1.2 THE STUDY CIRCLE, halaqat

A. DEFINITION OF THE HALAQAT

A halaqat is a small study group that undertakes this program. The program cannot be undertaken by an individual. Each halaqat should be led by a naqib (naqibat if female). The following are guidelines on making the halaqat interesting or successful.

B. MANAGEMENT OF THE HALAQAT

Membership: members of the halaqat should be of the same age groups and preferably same academic level. It is however possible to mix people of different ages and academic levels so that the young can learn from the older.

Leadership of discussion: The naqib can lead discussion in some sessions and is also encouraged to delegate this responsibility to various members of the halaqat. Whoever has the responsibility for leading discussions must take 20-30 minutes preparing for the session. The preparation should be at least 1 week before the session to enable the naqib look up additional information or seek advice from more knowledgeable persons.

Recording attendance: The naqib must have a register in which members sign their names and the times of arrival. Signing-in should be done before the session starts any formal work. The register can be analyzed at the end of the month or the semester and each member is given feedback on attendance and punctuality.

Start and end: Members should start by reciting surat al fatihat and should adjourn with recitation of tasbih kaffarat al majlis and surat al ‘asr. Surat al fatihat is a summary of the Qur'an and is a source of blessings. The tasbih kaffaarat expiates any improper words said during the session. The formula for tasbih kaffaarat is as follows: ‘subhaanaka allahuma wa bihamdika nashhadu an la ilaaha ghairuka nastaghfiruka wa natubu ilaika’.

Scheduling: Meetings of the halaqat are preferably associated with acts of ‘ibadat. The best times are therefore: before salat al fajr, after salat al fajr, before salat al jumu’at, after salat al asr, before salat al maghrib, and between salat al maghrib and salat al isha. If these hours are not convenient alternative ones may be selected. Regular work or study days are preferred however if this is not convenient week ends can be used. The halaqat assignments for the week may be completed in one long session or in 2 or more shorter sessions.

Time management: The naqib must make sure that all components of the program are covered uniformly by the end of the semester. Each session could have all or some of the components, the detailed scheduling being left to each naqib.  It is best to start with Qur’an study in all sessions followed by other components following a schedule planned in advance. Time should be left at the end to deal with any administrative matters that may arise or to solve any personal problems of members that may arise.

Management of the discussions: The naqib should make sure that all members participate. This can be achieved by being pro-active i.e. addressing questions to individuals or inviting them to make comments. If a member is unable to say anything or is unwilling or otherwise reluctant, the naqib should not insist but should move on to the next member. Very talkative members should not be allowed to dominate the discussions. The naqib should politely re-direct any speaker who veers off the topic of discussion.

Study material: The naqib should make sure that every member has access to the halaqat manual as well as the resource or reference materials. Where resources permit, all the material can be downloaded on laptops that halaqat members bring to the halaqat session. The alternative is copying and distributing paper versions in advance of each session. Members should file these papers carefully so that they can have a complete manual at the end.

C. THE ETIQUETTE, ADAB, of the HALAQAT

Members should greet one another before starting. All members should endeavor to know one another by name. Any member wanting to go out for a valid reason must obtain the permission of the naqib. All members must learn to listen and not interrupt others. They must obey the instructions of the naqib. Members must avoid quarrels or loud arguments. A spirit of tolerance should exist with the understanding that there could be more than one way of being right. Excessive laughing or joking should be avoided. Members should sit with proper adab. Recitation of the Qur’an should be done with khushu and tadabbur.

D. EVALUATION, muhasabat:

Special sessions should be set aside for collective self-evaluation by members of the halaqat. The parameters of this evaluation should be agreed on by all. The evaluation could cover the halaqa and its activities or could extend to other activities of the members. The purpose should be fostering the spirit of sharing experiences and self-criticism

1.3 ADDITIONAL HALAQAT INTRA-MURAL ACTIVITIES

A. INTELLECTUAL DISCOURSE FORUMS

Intellectual discourse forums are organized to be attended by members of many halaqats in the local area.. The aim of the Islamic Intellectual Discourse Forums is to produce a graduate who is a Muslim by conviction and understanding and not by indoctrination, who can live actively positively in the 15th century AH society while preserving his/her Islamic identity and ‘aqidat.

The 3-hour intellectual discourse forum is open to interested students and faculty and is held at least once a semester. Some of the forums are presentations by one speaker (45 min) followed by discussion workshops (45 min) and a plenary discussion/conclusion session (30 min). Some forums are in the form of a panel of two speakers representing divergent views on a subject. The panelists speak for 30 minutes each and then take questions from the moderator and the audience for 90 minutes. The rest of the forums are in the form of debates between student teams. When inviting speakers and panelists, an attempt is made to reflect the intellectual diversity in the mainstream of the ummat.

B. HALAQAT BOOK REVIEW

Book review involves critical study of a chapter from an assigned book or a book selected by members of the halaqat. All members read the chapter. One member is assigned the duty of summarizing and leading its discussion at the meeting of the halaqat.

C. CURRENT ISSUES ANALYSIS

Current issues analysis involves (a) analysis of and discussion media reports on significant events in the ummat. The reports can be sourced from news websites or newspapers, local or foreign. No politically divisive issues or those related to party politics will be allowed to be discussed (b) following up the most recent developments and trends in science and technology and discussing their impact on individuals, societies, and the ummat as a whole. The aim is to raise the level of technological awareness among the students and develop a scientific attitude necessary for rebuilding the ummat’s civilization. The trends and developments in S&T will be found in the general media, scientific publications, and the internet. Material will be distributed to the students in advance to be read and to be ready for discussion (c) Analysis of cultural and social issues that affect the ummat in an academic spirit far from controversial politics.

D. MOTIVATION/TAZKIRAT

Members of the halaqat attend at least one motivation program per semester. These programs concentrate on personal and spiritual growth, nasihat, and current social issues. They aim at making a lasting impact on the student by changing of knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) for the better. The program tries to relate to the actual life experience of the halaqat members.

Each program is 1.5 contact hours. It consists of salat al jamaat (10 minutes), a motivational after-salat talk (30 min) followed by an open discussion forum (30 minutes), and a collective meal (20 minutes). A member of the academic faculty or an invited guest speaker is invited to lead the prayer and give the motivational talk.

A wide range of topics is provided. The topics are classified by year of study and by semester. Additional topics are provided for groups of students whose needs are different from the majority. Selection of the topic is based on consultation between the invited speaker and the representatives of the halaqat. Background reading material on the topics is provided to students in advance.

E. PRACTICAL SKILLS

It is recommended that each learner takes one practical module once a semester. Each program lasts a minimum of 1.5 hours and a maximum of 3.0 hours. The program is aimed at imparting practical skills and not theoretical knowledge.

A choice can be made from the following alternatives: (a) leadership and management (b) speech & communication  (c) home management  (d) practical fiqh (e) career guidance (f) Study Skills (g) Speed reading (h) Qur’an memorization (i) Tajwid al Qur’an (j) Child up-bringing (k) First aid medical treatment (l) cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (m) Personal finance management

One leadership/ management module is offered once a semester; each year of study takes a different module. At the completion of all the modules, the learner will have acquired the basics of leading and managing and organization. Learners who study management and have already covered the modules provided can take alternative modules, teach others, or write a paper for distribution to others. Each module consists of an interactive presentation, workshops or small group discussions. The halaqat leaders are responsible for making the necessary arrangements with the trainers. Background reading training material on the chosen topics should be provided to the learners in advance.

First-year learners can choose to take the program on speech and communication. It trains them to be public speakers and debaters.

The home management program is mainly for female students but if a sufficient number of males are interested they can be offered the program. The program provides practical skills of managing a home as a father or mother

The practical fiqh program will cover those issues of daily life of a Muslim for those who did not get the opportunity to learn them. The program for female students will focus on aspects of fiqh that are peculiar to them, fiqh al mar’at. Other modules include: ahkam al janazat, preparing and delivering the Friday khutbat.

Career guidance programs will help students identify the career best suited to their skills and interests. They will also provide them with interviewing and salary negotiation skills. Representatives of potential employers may be invited to talk to students about career opportunities in their respective organizations

Study Skills Seminars will help students improve their reading, understanding, and retention of course work so that they may perform better academically.(g) Speed reading (h) Qur’an memorization

Speed Reading clinics will teach participants how to read faster and retain more of what they are reading. Special trainers will be invited for this important skill.

Tajwid al Qur’an is offered to all learners to make sure that they can read the Qur’an correctly

Child up-bringing is offered to 4^th year learners or those near marriage to learn parenting skills.

First aid medical treatment and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation are given by professionals invited from the hospital or the Red Cross.

Personal finance management teaches students about the operation of a bank account, the importance of saving money, purchasing wisely and getting the best quality for the least price, and taking good care of property.

1.4 EXTRA-MURAL ACTIVITIES

A. COMMUNITY SERVICE

Each learner once a semester should undertake social service/khidmat ijtima’iyyat on a day or place of his/her choice. The program requires 2-3 hours of actual service delivery/work. The halaqat leaders provide guidelines and assist the learner in making contacts with the site of service. Social service activities as far as possible are held at the campus or at sites close to the campus and reachable by public transport in less than 30 minutes. Sites far away can be considered only if there is special sponsorship of the transportation costs.

B. TARBIYAT CAMPS

Members of the halaqat should attend one tarbiyat camp every semester. The objectives of the tarbiyat camp program are: collective ‘ibadat, a total Islamic life in a group for 48-72 hours, building endurance and perseverance, and recreation. The camp program consists of: physical training (tarbiyat riyadhiyyat), spiritual training (tarbiyat ruuhiyat), cultural programs (tarbiyat thaqafiyat), and recreational activities (tarwiih). Camps for sisters include extra programs that address their particular issues.

The camp is held at camping sites near the university campus that provide an average level of comfort for participants with no trappings of any luxury. Campers physically participate in providing some of the services needed such as cleaning, meal preparation and serving, and physical arrangements.  Camps are held throughout the academic year whenever an opportunity in the academic calendar provides a free period of 3 days (public holidays, semester breaks, post-examination period).

C. SPORTS & PHYSICAL FITNESS

The aim of the sports and physical program is to get every learner involved in at least one physical activity. What is needed are participants and not spectators.

D. CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT

Halaqat leaders schedule regular entertainment and recreational programs that include inter alia: movies, theatre & drama, nashid, poetry reading, international cultural displays, international food festivals, picnics & outings etc

1.5 NAWAFIL & ZAWAID

A. OVER VIEW

Nawafil: Nafilat refers to acts of worship in addition to the obligatory ones. There is reward for undertaking them and no punishment for not carrying them out. Nafilat is purely for the benefit of the worshipper. Nawafil have an additional purpose of plugging gaps and deficiencies in the performance of the obligatory duties. 

B. NAWAFIL AL SALAT

Qiyam al llayl is one of the best nafilat. There is no limit to the number of raka’ats that can be prayed at night but each two must be concluded with tashahhud and tasliim. Salat al witr is the last prayer of the night. Salat al tarawih is offered on each night preceding a saum of a day of Ramadhan. Salat al tatawu’u is offered before, qabliyat, and after, ba'adiyat, the 5 prescribed salats.

Salat can be offered for special needs. Salat al istisqaa is offered for drought. Salat al kusuf is offered during solar eclipse. Salat al khusuuf is offered during a lunar eclipse. Salat al balaau is offered during frightening natural phenomena such as windstorms and earthquakes. Salat al istikhaarat is offered when there is a matter that requires decision and the right solution is not known.

Salat can also be offered for special times and special places. Sunnat tahiyyat al masjid, is offered as greeting the masjid on entry and before sitting down. Salat al safar is offered on starting a journey and  on return from the journey.  Sunnat al I'iktikaaf is offered in connection with periods of meditation in the masjid. Sunnat al wudhu is offerred at conclusion of the wudhu. Salat al dhuha is prayed in mid-morning.

C. NAWAFIL AL SAUM

The following are permitted non-obligatory saum. (a) Saum of Mondays and Thursdays. (b) Saum of the 9^th and 10^th of Muharram, (c) Saum of 6 days in the month of Shawal. (d) Saum of 3 days in every lunar month. (d) Saum of the day of Arafat for the non-pilgrim.

D. SADAQAT

Sadaqat al tatawu’u is best given in secrecy. Priority in sadaqat are the relatives.

E. I’ITIKAF

The sunnat of i’itikaf provided an opportunity for contemplation, tafakkur. Contemplation is meditation about Allah’s creations and signs with deliberation. Contemplation of the nature of Allah is forbidden. Contemplation is possible only on signs and creations of Allah. Contemplation is a spiritual and not an intellectual exercise. It requires concentration therefore it is often undertaken at times and places where environmental sensory distractions are minimal. In essence it is a self-isolation, khalwat.

Contemplation can be carried out in the mosque or in other places isolated from the daily routines of life (open desert, forest, ocean etc). Spending time in the mosque for purposes of contemplation and ‘ibadat is called I’itikaaf or ‘ukuuf fi al masjid. Contemplation is best undertaken at night due to the serenity and lack of interruption. Salat is also a unique opportunity for contemplation. Contemplation can also be carried out during dhikr.

When one is in isolation, khalwat, he has special spiritual experiences. There is a feeling of being liberated from the daily concerns of the duniya. There is also a sweet feeling of being alone with Allah, al khalwat ma’a al llaah.

There are several methods of achieving the purposes of contemplation. Contemplation can be by looking at nature, al tafakkur bi al nadhar fi al aafaaq. Contemplation can be by looking at the self, al tafakkur bi al nadhar fi an anfus. Contemplation cn be on the wonders of Allah’s creation, al tafakkur fi khalq al llaah.  Contemplation can also be by thoughts. One can contemplate Allah’s signs, al tafakkur fi ayaat al llaah. One can contemplate the past, al tafakkur fi al maadhi. One can contemplate the future especially hell and paradise. Daily events of life in the individual and the community can be objects of contemplation. One can contemplate the Qur’an, al tafakur fi al Qur’an.

UNIT 2

QUR’AN STUDY

UNIT OUTLINE

2.1 GUIDELINES FOR TAFSIR AL QUR’AN

A. Thematic Approach

B. Methodology Of Tafsir

C. Instructions For Tafsir Sessions

D. Conceptual Tools

2.2 QUR’AN STUDY ASSIGNMENTS FOR YEAR 1

A. Year 1 Semester 1 Quarter 1: Surat Al Fatihat (S.1), Surat Al Takwir (S.81) To Surat Al Nas (S.115) 

B. Year 1 Semester 1 Quarter 2: Surat Nuh (S.71) To Surat ‘Abasa (S.80)

C. Year 1 Semester 2 Quarter 3: Surat Al Saff (S.61) To Surat Al Ma’arij (S.70)

D. Year 1 Semester 2 Quarter 4: Surat Al Dhariyat (S.51) To Surat Al Mumtahinat (S.60)

2.3 QUR’ AN ASSIGNMENTS FOR YEAR 2

A. Year 2 Semester 1 Quarter 1: Surat Fussilat (S.41) To Surat Qaf (S.50)

B. Year 2 Semester 1 Quarter 2: Surat Luqman (S.31) To Surat Ghafir (S.40)

C. Year 2 Semester 2 Quarter 3: Surat Al Anbiya (S.21) To Surat Al Rum (S.30)

D. Year Semester 2 Quarter 4: Surat Hud (S.11) To Surat Taha (S.20) 

2.4 QUR’AN STUDY ASSIGNMENTS FOR YEAR 4

A. Year 3 Semester 1 Quarter 1: Surat Al Anfal (S.8) To Surat Yunus (S.10)

B. Year 3 Semester 1 Quarter 2: Surat Al A’araf (S.7:1) To Surat Al A’araf (S.7:206)

C. Year 3 Semester 2 Quarter 3: Surat Al An’am (S.6:1) To Surat Al An’am (S.6:165)

D. Year 3 Semester 2 Quarter 4: Surat Al Maidat (S.5:1) To Surat Al Maidat (S.5:120)

2.5 QUR’AN ASSIGNMENTS FOR YEAR 4

A. Year 4 Semester 1 Quarter 1: Surat Al Nisa (S.4:1) To Surat Al Nisa (S.4:186)

B. Year 4 Semester 1 Quarter 2: Surat Aal ‘Imran (S.3) To Surat Aal ‘Imran (S.3)

C. Year 4 Semester 2 Quarter 3: Surat Al Baqarat (S.2:1 ) To Surat Al Baqarat (S.2:286)

D. Year 4 Semester 2 Quarter 4: Free

2.1 GUIDELINES FOR TAFSIR AL QUR’AN

A. THEMATIC APPROACH

The Qur’an is a book of moral guidance. It therefore gives models and examples of the righteous, salihiin, to be emulated as well as models of transgressors, dhalimin, to be avoided. It describes the thoughts, actions, and fate of the two groups in a historical perspective, a contemporary perspective, and a future perspective. The verses of legal rulings, ayaat al ahkaam also attempt to provide guidelines and limits within which those who want to be righteous can operate. It also provides intellectual arguments as well as makes pleas to humans to emulate the salihiin and to avoid the dhalimiin. Some of the intellectual arguments used are related to Allah’s signs. Verses on signs discuss Allah’s signs, ayat Allah, for purposes of auto-reflection and learning, itti’adh. The signs may be in the past, the present, or the future.

Signs in the past, nabau ma qablakum include stories of prophets and communities, accounts of the creation of the universe and of humans, conduct of righteous individuals and communities, the fate and humiliation of individuals and communities that were transgressors, and rebuttal of non-believers. The historical verses are especially relevant since history repeats itself, al tarikh yu’id nafsahu. Human nature, character, and behavior are the same at all ages. The experience of past eras is therefore very relevant today. Humans are therefore enjoined to study history, amr bi dirasat al tarikh in order to learn from the past, al ‘ibrat min al tarikh.

Signs in the present, nabau ma baynakum, include signs of Allah in the universe, ayat al Allah fi al kawn, signs of Allah in humans, ayaat al Allah fi al anfus, bounties of Allah for humans, ni’am al Allah, social organization, and spiritual training, tarbiyat al arwaah / tahdhiib al quluub, and rebuttal of the non-believers, al radd ‘ala al kafiruun. Qur’anic verses are miraculously relevant to contemporary events of life. Verses condemning transgressors in the past also apply to any other persons in the present time who behave like those groups.

Signs in the future, khabar ma ba’dakum, include prediction of future events, an account of the events and horrors of the Last Day, punishment and reward. The purpose of this study is to relate the verses to daily experience of the individual or the community deriving practical and moral lessons. The Qur’an also predicts future events on earth that people can see and verify for themselves.

B. METHODOLOGY OF TAFSIR

The preponderant majority of verses are clear, ayat muhakamat. They are understandable without the need for detailed explanation. The verses are studied by subject-matter, tafsir mawdhui. They are interpreted by precedent, tafsir bi al ma’athur, using the Qur’an, tafsir al Qur’an bi al Qur’an, and hadith, tafsir al Qur’an bi al sunnat.  Cross-references to relevant verses and hadiths are provided in the foot notes. The main references are the tafsir works of Ibn Kathir and al Ibn Jarir al Tabari. Our concern is translation and understanding of the meanings, tafsir al ma’ani, and not translation of words, tafsir al alfadh wa al kalimat.

In addition to following precedent in tafsir, we have used some additional tools. A historical approach, tafsir tarikhi, has been employed to derive lessons from past human experience. The scientific approach, tafsir ‘ilmi, has been employed to draw lessons from Allah’s signs in human biology and the physical universe, ayat kawniyyat.

The following types of tafsir are not employed here: rational, tafsir bi al ra’ay; philosophical, tafsir falsafi; juridical, tafsir fiqhi, tafsir based on scientific miracles, i’ijaz ‘ilmi,  and abrogation, naskh. 

C. INSTRUCTIONS FOR TAFSIR SESSIONS

Use a Qur’anic translation that has the Arabic script beside the translation. Take turns reading translation of the assigned verses for each topic. Make sure you understand the meanings of all words used in the translation. You can refer to the foot-notes for more detailed explanation of the context of revelation, sabab al nuzul, related verses and hadiths, and explanation of unfamiliar words. Discuss the assigned issue(s) using the given points as a guide. List lessons you have learned for your contemporary life as an individual and as a member of the community or society. Write down your conclusions.

D. CONCEPTUAL TOOLS

The following general conceptual tools are useful in the discussions: Qur’anic methodology, manhaj qur’ani: (a) comprehensiveness of the Qur’anic vision, shumuul al ru’yat al qur’aniyyat; (b) the Qur’an as a source of sciences, al Qur’an masdar al uluum; (c) the Qur’an opens and challenges human intellect, al Qur’an mifath al aql; (d) Allah’s fixed laws in humans and the physical world, al sunan al ilahiyat fi al anfus wa al afaq; (e) the Qur’an as a solution to problems of humanity: social, economic, political, scientific, educational, and psychological.

2.2 QUR’AN STUDY ASSIGNMENTS FOR YEAR 1

A. YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1 QUARTER 1: SURAT AL FATIHAT (S.1), SURAT AL TAKWIR (S.81) TO SURAT AL NAS (S.115) 

Session  01: Surat al Fatihat (S.1): Sifaat al llaah 1:1-4, tauhid al ‘ibadat 1:5, hidayat & dhalal 1:6-7

Session  02: Surat al Takwir (S.81): ayaat al llaah fi al qiyaamat 1-14, ayaat al llaah fi al duniyah 15-18, the Prophet Muhammad 19-29. Surat al Infitar (S.82): ayaat al laah fi al qiyamat 1-5, ayaat al llaah fi al insaan 6-8, the angels 9-12, saalihiin & dhaalimiin 13-19.

Session  03: Surat al Mutafifiin (S.83): mu’amalaat maaliyyat 1-3, dhaalimiin 4-17, saalihiin 18-26. Surat al Inshiqaaq (S.84): ayaat al llaah fi al qiyamat 1-5, saalihiin 6-9, dhaalimiin 10-15, ayaat al llaah fi al duniyat 16-19, dhaalimiin 20-24, saalihiin 25.

Session  04: Surat al Buruuj (S.85): ayaat al llaah fi al duniya 1-3, saalihiin 4-11, dhaalimiin 12-20, the Qur’an 21-22. Surat Tariq (S.86): ayaat al llaah fi al duniya 1-8, aakhirat 9-10, ayaat al llaah fi al duniya 11-12,  the Qur’an 12-13, dhaalimiin 15-17. Surat al A’la (S.87): ayaat al llaah fi al duniya 1-5, da’awa 6-10, dhaalimiin 11-13, saalihiin 14-15, aakhirat 16-17, Qur’an 18-19.

Session  05: Surat al Ghashiyat (S.88): dhaalimiin  1-7, saalihiin 8-16, ayaat al llaah fi al duniya 9-20, da’awa 21-22, dhaalimiin 23-26. Surat al Fajr (S.89): ayaat al llaah fi al duniya 1-5, dhaalimiin 6-14, human nature 15-20, dhaalimiin 21-26, saalihiin 27-30. Surat al Balad (S.90): ayaat al llaah fi al duniya 1-4, nature of the human 5-7, bounties of al llaah 8-10, saalihiin 11-19, dhaalimiin 20.

Session  06: Surat al Shams (S.91): ayaat al llaah fi al duniya 1-10, dhaalimiin 11-15. Surat al layl (S.92): ayaat al llaah fi al duniya 1-3, saalihiin 4-7, dhaalimiin 8-13, dhaalimiin 13-16, saalihiin 17-21. Surat al Dhuhat (S.93): ayaat al llaah fi al duniya 1-2, The prophet Muhammad 3-8, the orphan and the beggar 9-11.

Session  07: Surat al Sharh (S.94): The Prophet Muhammad 1-4, good deeds 5-6. Surat al Tiin (S.95): ayaat al llaah fi al duniya 1-5, Good deeds 6-13, dhaalimiin 7-8. Surat al ‘Alaq (S.96): ayaat al llaah fi al duniya 1-5, dhaalimiin 6-19.

Session  08: Surat al Qadar (S.97): the night of power 1-5. Surat al Bayyinat (S.98): dhaalimiin 1-6, saalihiin 7-8. Surat al Zalzalat (S.99): ayaat al llaah fi al qiyaamat 1-5, saalihiin 6-7, dhaalimiin 8.

Session  09: Surat al ‘Adiyat (S100): ayaat  al llaah fi al duniya 1-5, dhaalimiin 6-8, ayaat al llaah fi al qiyamat 9-11. Surat al Qari’at (S.101): ayaat al llaah fi al qiyamat 1-5, saalihiin 6-7, dhaalimiin 8-11. Surat al Takathur (S.102):  dhaalimiin: busy with material wealth and forgetting death 1-2, knowledge and its grades 3-8.

Session  10: Surat al Asr (S.103): ayaat al llaah: dahr 1, dhaalimiin 2, saalihiin 3. Surat al Humazzat (S.104): dhaalimiin 1-4. Surat al Fiil (S.105): dhaalimiin: people of the elephant 1-5.

Session  11: Surat Quraish (S.106): The Quraish: trade 1-2, food and physical security 3-4. Surat al Ma’un (S.107): dhaalimiin 1-7. Surat Kawthar (S.108): The prophet Muhammad 1-3.

Session  12: Surat al Kafirun (S.109): baraa at 1-6. Surat al Nasr (S.110): victory of Islam 1-3. Surat al Masad (S.111): dhaalimiin: abu lahab and his wife 1-4.

Session  13: Surat al Ikhlas (S.112): Tauhid 1-4. Surat al Falaq (S.113): seeking Allah’s protection from the dhaalimiin 1-2, Surat al Nas (S.114): seeking Allah’s protection from the dhaalimiin 1-4

B. YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1 QUARTER 2: SURAT NUH (S.71) TO SURAT ‘ABASA (S.80)

Session  01: Surat Nuh (S.71):  Dawa of Nuh by warning and calling them to ibadat 1-4, refusal of the people to follow him 5-7, arguments of Nuh for his people 8-19, refusal of the people 20-25, Nuh prays against his people 26, Nuh prays for the believers 27-28

Session  02: Surat al Jinn (S.72): the dhaalimiin and saalihiin 1-7, the jinn do not know the unseen 8-10, saalihiin and dhaalimiin among the jinn 11-15, Allah’s rizq 16-17, mosques for worship of Allah 18, the saalihiin 19, the Prophet Muhammad 20-23, the dhaalimiin 23-24, The Prophet Muhammad 25-27, Sifaat al llaah 28.

Session  03: Surat al Muzammil (S.73): ibadat 1-9, dhaalimiin 10-12, ayaat al laah fi al aakhirat 13-14. dhaalimiin: punishment of Fir’aun 16, ayaat al llaah fi al aakhirat 9-10, tadkirat and worship 27-31.

Session  04: Surat al Muddathir (S.74): Dawa 1-7, ayaat al llaah 9-10, dhaalimiin al Waliid Ibn al Mughirah 11-26, hell fire 27-31, ayaat al llaah fi al duniya 32-34, punishment of hell fire 35-37, dhaalimiin and regret 37-56.

Session  05: Surat al Qiyamat (S.75): ayaat al llaah fi al aakhirat 1-4, dhaalimiin 5-6, ayaat al llaah for al qiyamat 7-9, events of the Last Day 10-15, the Qur’an 16-19, dhaalimiin 20-21, saalihiin and dhaalimiin 22, the death process 23-30, dhaalimiin 31-35, ayaat al llaah in the creation of the human 36-39, resurrection 40.

Session  06: Surat Al Insan (S.76): signs in the creation of the human 1-3, dhaalimiin 4, saalihiin 5-22, The Prophet Muhammad 23-26, dhaalimiin 27-28, Qur’an and guidance 29-31.

Session  07: Surat al Mursalat (S.77): ayaat al llah fi al duniya 1-6, ayaat al llaah fi al aakhirat 7-10, Yawm al qiyamat 11-14, dhaalimiin 15-19, ayaat al llaah fi al duniyah 20-23, dhaalimiin 24, ayaat al llaah fi al duniya 25-27, dhaalimiin 28-40, saalihiin 41-44, dhaalimiin 45-50

Session  08: Surat al Naba’ (S.78): dhaalimuun 1-5, ayaat al llaah fi al duniya 6-16, ayaat al llaah fi yawm al qiyamat 17-20, dhaalimiin 21-30, saalihiin 31-36, yawm al qiyamat 37-40.

Session  09: Surat al Nazi’at (S.79): ayaat al llaah fi al duniya: the angels 1-5, ayaat al Allah fi yawm al qiyamat 6-14, Musa and Fir’aun 15-26, ayaat al llaah fi al duniya 27-33, yawm al qiyamat 34-46.

Session  10: Surat ‘Abasa (S.80): The Prophet’s blame 1-10, the Qur’an 11-16, signs in the creation of the human 17-23, ayaat al llaah fi al duniya 24-32, yawm al qiyamat 33-42.

C. YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2 QUARTER 3: SURAT AL SAFF (S.61) TO SURAT AL MA’ARIJ (S.70)

Session  01: Surat al Saff (S.61): tasbiih 1, words with no deeds 2-3, unity of mujahidiin 4, dhaalimuun of banu Israil 5-6, al kadhb ala al llaah 7, The Qur’an 8, Victory of Islam 9, deeds that lead to success (falah) 10-13, nasrat al ddiin 14.

Session  02: Surat al Jum’at (S.62): tasbiih 1, The Prophet Muhammad 2-4, dhaalimuun the yahuud 5-8, ‘ibadat 9-11.

Session  03: Surat al Munafiqun (S.63): dhaalimuun al munafiqiin 1-8, ibadat: dhikr & infaq 9-11.

Session  04: Surat al Taghabun (S.64): tasbiih 1, ayaat al llaah fi al duniya 2-4, dhaalimuun 5-8, yawm al qiyamat 9-10, qadar of Allah 11, obedience of Allah and the prophet 12, attributes of Allah 13, the family and its temptations 14-15, saalihiin 16-17, Allah’s knowledge of the unseen 18.

Session  05: Surat al Talaq (S.65): ahkaam al talaaq & ‘iddat 1-7, dhaalimuun and saalihiin 8-11, attributes of Allah 12.

Session  06: Surat al Tahrim (S.66): The family 1-6, dhaalimun 7, taubat 8, fighting dhaalimuun 9, women (saalihiin) 10, women (dhaalimiin) 11-12.

Session  07: Surat al Mulk (S.67): signs of Allah on earth 1-5, dhaalimuun 6-11, saalihuun 12, signs and attributes of Allah  13-23, Yawm al qiyaamat 24-27, dhaalimuun 28, tawakkul 29, ayaat al llah fi al duniya 30,

Session  08: Surat al Qalam (S.68): ayaat al llaah fi al duniya 1, The Prophet Muhammad 2-16, dhaalimuun 17-33, dhaalimuun and saalihuun 24-41, The Prophet Yunus 48-50, dhaalimuun 51-52.

Session  09: Surat al Haaqat (S.69): dhaalimuun 11-12, ayaat al llaah fi al qiyamat 13-18, saalihuun 19-23, dhaalimuun 24-37, The Prophet Muhammad 41-54.

Session  10: Surat al Ma’arij (S.70): yawm al qiyaamat & aakhirat 1-18, daalimuun: nature of the human 19-21, saalihuun 22-35, dhaalimuun 36-44.

D. YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2 QUARTER 4: SURAT AL DHARIYAT (S.51) TO SURAT AL MUMTAHINAT (S.60)

Session  01: Surat al Dhariyat (S.51): ayaat al llaah fi al duniyat 1-3, resurrection and judgment 4-9, dhaalimuun 10-14, saalihuun 15-19, ayaat al llaah fi al anfus wa al ardh 20-23, dhaalimuun 24-46., ibadat & tauhid 50-51, dhaalimuun 52-55, ibadat 56-58, dhaalimuun 59-60.

Session  02: Surat al Tur (S.52): ayaat al llaah 1-6, dhaalimuun 7-8, ayaat al llah fi al qiyamat 9-10, dhaalimuun 11-16, saalihuun 17-27, dhaalimuun 29-47, patience and tasbiih 48-49.

Session  03: Surat al Najm (S.53): ayaat al llah fi al duniya 1, mi’iraaj 2-18, dhaalimuun 19-30, saalihuun 31-32, dhaalimuun 33-37, individual responsibility and accountability 38-41, ayaat al llaah fi al duniya 42-56, yawm al qiyamat 57-63.

Session  04: Surat al Qamar (S.54): ayaat al llaah fi al duniya 1-3, dhaalimuun 4-53, saalihuun 54-55.

Session  05: Surat al Rahman (S.55): bounties of Allah 1-13, ayaat al llaah fi al duniya 14-25, sifaat al llaah 26-30, aakhirat 31-36, ayaat al llaah yawm al qiyamat 37-45, saalihiin 46-78.

Session  06: Surat al Waqi’at (S.56): ayaat al llaah fi al qiyamat 1-9, saalihiin 10-40, dhaalimuun 41-57, ayaat al llah fi al duniya 59-76, The Qur’an 77-86, death process 83-96.

Session  07: Surat al Hadid (S.57): names of Allah 1-6, usul al ddiin 7-11, saalihuun 12, dhaalimuun 13-15, saalihuun 12-19, life on earth 20, forgiveness 21, qadar and bad human attributes 22-24, Prophets 25-29.

Session  08: Surat al Mujadalat (S.58): ahkaam al dhihaar 1-5, remembrance of yawm al qiyamah 6, etiquette of social intercourse 7-13, false oaths 14-21, wala & baraa 22.

Session  09: Surat al Hashr (S.59): dhaalimuun 1-5, ahkaam al fay 6-10, dhaalimuun 11-17, taqwa 18-19, saalihuun and dhaalimuun 20, The Qur’an 21, sifaat al Allaah 22-24.

Session 10: Surat al Mumtahinat (S.60): walaa & baraa 1-9, ahkaam al zawaaj 10-11, walaa & baraa 12.

2.3 QUR’ AN ASSIGNMENTS FOR YEAR 2

A. YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1 QUARTER 1: SURAT FUSSILAT (S.41) TO SURAT QAF (S.50)

Session  01: Surat Fussilat (S.41): saalihuun & dhaalimuun 41:1-8, ayaat al llaah 41:9-12, dhaalimuun: ‘Aad and Thamud 41:13-18, yawm al qiyamat 19-24, dhaalimuun 41:25-29, saalihuun 30-36, ayaat al llah fi al duniya 37-39, dhaalimuun 40-46, sifaat al llaah: ‘ihaatat 47-48, nature of the human 49-52, ayaat al llaah fi al duniya 53-54.

Session  02: Surat al Shuura (S.42): letters 1-2, sifaat al llaah 3-6, the Qur’an 7-10, sifaat al llaah 11-21, Risaalat 13-26, ayaat al llaah & ni’amihi 27-29, qadr & qudrat 30-31, ayaat al Allaah fi al duniya 32-34, dhaalimuun 35, saalihiin 36-43, dhaalimiin 44-48, qudrat al llaah 49-50, wahy 51-53.

Session  03: Surat al Zukhruf (S.43): letters 1, the Qur’an 3-4, dhaalimuun 5-7, ayaat al llaah fi al duniya and His bounties 9-14, dhaalimuun 15-67, saalihuun 68-73, dhaalimuun 74-83, sifaat al llaah 84-89.

Session  04: Surat al Dukkhaan (S. 44): letters 1, the Qur’an 2-6, sifaat al llaah 6-8, dhaalimuun 9-29, Banu Israil 30-33, dhaalimuun 34-37, ayaat al llaah 38-39, dhaalimuun 40-50, saalihiin 51-56, the Qur’an 58-59.

Session  05: Surat al Jaathiyat (S.45): letters 1, the Qur’an 2, ayaat al llaah fi al duniya 3-6, dhaalimuun 7-11, bounties of allah 12-13, saalihiin and dhaalimiin 14-15, Banu Israil 16-20, dhaalimuun and saalihuun 21, ayaat al llaah 22, dhaalimuun 23-26, saalihuun and dhaalimuun 27-35, sifaat al llaah 36-37.

Session  06: Surat al Ahqaaf (S.46): Letters 1, the Qur’an 2, dhaalimun 3-12, saalihuun 13-19, dhaalimuun 20-25, bounties and signs of allah 26, dhaalimuun 27-28, saalihiin of jinn 29-32, signs of Allah 33, dhaalimuun 34, the Prophet Muhammad

Session  07: Surat Muhammad (S.47): saalihiin and dhaalimiin 1-9, ayaat al llaah fi al duniya 10-11, saalihiin and dhaalimiin 12-38.

Session  08: Surat al Fath (S.48): The Prophet Muhammad 1-3, salihiin 4-5, dhaalimiin 6-7, The Prophet Muhammad 8-10, dhalimiin 11-17, saalihiin 18-24, dhaalimiin 25-26, the Prophet Muhammad 27-29.

Session  09: Surat al Hujrat (S.49): saalihiin 1-12, ayat al Allah in creation 13, dhaalimiin 14-18.

Session  10: Surat Qaf (S.50): Qur’an 1, dhaalimiin 5, ayaat al Allah in space and the earth 7-11, dhaalimiin 12-18, death and resurrection for dhaalimiin 19-30, salihiin 31-35, dhaalimiin 26-37, ayat al Allah in heavens and the earth 38, The Prophet Muhammadf 40, yawm al qiyamat 41-45.

B. YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1 QUARTER 2: SURAT LUQMAN (S.31) TO SURAT GHAFIR (S.40)

Session  01: Surat Luqman (S.31): saalihuun & dhaalimuun 31:1-11, the testament of Luqman 31:12-19, saalihuun & dhaalimuun 31:20-24, ayaat al llah 31:25-34

Session 02: Surat al Sajdat (S.32): ayaat al llah 32:1-9, saalihuun & dhaalimuun 32:10-30

Session 03: Surat al Ahzaab (S.33): Messengers 33:1-8, jihad and the confederates 33:9-27, ahkaam al nisa 33:28-62, saalihuun & dhaalimuun 33:63-73

Session  04: Surat Saba (S.34): saalihuun & dhaalimuun 34:1-9, Story of Daud and Sulaiman 34:10-14, Story of the people of Saba 34:15-19, saalihuun & dhaalimuun 34:20-54

Session 05: Surat Fatir (S.35): saalihuun & dhaalimuun 35:1-45

Session 06: Surat Yasiin (S.36): saalihuun & dhaalimuun 35:1-35, ayaat al llah 35:36-44, saalihuun & dhaalimuun 35:45-83

Session  07: Surat al Safaat (S.37): ayaat al llah 36:1-11, saalihuun & dhaalimuun 36:12-74, Story of Nuh, Ibrahim, Harun, Ilyas, Lut, and Yunus 36:75-148, saalihuun & dhaalimuun 36:149-

Session  08: Surat Saad (S. 38): dhaalimuun 37:1-17, Story of Daud, Sulaiman, Ayyuub, Ibrahim, Ishaaq, Ya’aquub, Isma’il, al Yasa’u, Dhu al Kifli 38:18-48, saalihuun & dhaalimuun 38:49-64, Story of Adam and Iblis 38:65-88

Session 09: Surat al Zumar (S. 39): Ayaat al llah 39:1-6, saalihuun & dhaalimuun 39:7-75

Session  10: Surat Ghaafir (S.40): saalihuun & dhaalimuun 40:1-22, Story of Musa, Fir’aun 40:23-55, ayaat al llaah 40:56-68, saalihuun & dhaalimuun 40:69-85.

C. YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2 QUARTER 3: SURAT AL ANBIYA (S.21) TO SURAT AL RUM (S.30)

Session  01: Surat al Anbiya (S. 21): Saalihuun & dhaalimuun 21:1-47, Story of Ibrahim, Musa, Lut, Nuh, Sulaiman, Daud, Ayyub, Isma’il, Idris, Dhu al Kifl, Yunus, and Zakariyyah 21:48-91, ‘aqiidat 21:92-112

Session 02: Surat al Hajj (S.22): Saalihuun & dhaalimuun 22:1-25, Ibrahim and the building of the Ka’aba 22:26-37, Saalihuun & dhaalimuun 22:38- 78

Session 03: Surat al Muminuun (S.23): Sifaat al mu uminiin 23:1-11, ayaat al llaah 23:12-22, Story of Nuh 23:23-30, Communities after Nuh 23:31-44, Story of Musa and Fira’aun 23:45-49, Isa 23:50, saalihuun and dhaalimuun 23:51-118

Session 04: Surat al Nuur (S.24): Ahkaam (zina & qadhaf) 24:1-26, Adab (permission to enter, lowering the gaze, hijaab, nikaah) 24:27-33, ‘aqiidat 24:34-45, saalihuun & dhaalimuun 24:46-57, ahkaam (hijaab) 24:58-60, adab of food 24:61, adab with the Prophet 24:62-64

Session 05: Surat al Furqan (S.25): Saalihuun & dhaalimuun 25:1-44, ayaat al llaah 25:45-62, attributes of the slaves of al llaah 25:63-77

Session  06: Surat al Shu’ara (S.26): Story of Musa 26:1-68, Story of Ibrahim 26:69-104, Story of Nuh 26:105-122, People of ‘Aad 26:123-140, People of Thamud 26:141-159, People of Lut 26:160-175, People of Aykah and people of Shu’aib 26:176-191, saalihuun & dhaalimuun 26:192-227.

Session 07: Surat al Naml (S.27): Story of Musa 27:1-14, Story of Daud, Sulaiman, and Bilqis 27:15-44, Thamud 27:45-58, saalihuun & dhaalimuun 27:59-93

Session 08: Surat al Qisas (S.28): Story of Musa and Fir’aun 28:1-50, saalihuun & dhaalimuun 28:51-75, Story of Qaruun 28:76-88

Session  09: Surat al “Ankabuut (S. 29): Saalihuun & dhaalimuun 29:1-12, Story of Nuh 29:13-15, Story of Ibrahim 29:16-27, Story of Luut 29:28-35, Story of Shu’aib 29:36-37, ‘Aad & Thamuud 29:38, Fir’aun, Qarun, and Haman 29:39-40, saalihuun & dhaalimuun 29:41-69.

Session 10: Surat al Ruum (S.30): saalihuun & dhaalimuun 30:1-16, ayaat al allah 30:17-28, saalihuun & dhaalimuun 30: 29-60

D. YEAR SEMESTER 2 QUARTER 4: SURAT HUD (S.11) TO SURAT TAHA (S.20) 

Session  01: Surat Hud (S.11): Salihuun & dhaalimuun 11:1-24, People of Nuh, Hud, Salih, Lut, Shu’aib, and Fir’aun 11: 25-103, Saalihuun & dhaalimuun 11:104-123

Session  02: Surat Yusuf (S.12): Jealousy 12:1-20, Yusuf and the temptation 12:21-34, Yusuf in prison 12:35-53, Yusuf as a Minister in Egypt 12:54-111.

Session  03: Surat al Ra’ad (S.13): Ayaat al llah 13:1-18, salihuun and dhalimuun 13:19-43

Session  04: Surat Ibrahim (S.14): People of Musa, Nuh, ‘Aad, and Thamud 14:1-17, saalihuun & dhaalimuun 14:18-34, Story of Ibrahim 14:35-41, dhaalimuun 14:42-52

Session  05: Surat al Hijr (S.15): Dhaalimuun 15:1-11, ayaat al llaah 15:12-27, creation of Adam and Iblis 15:28-50, Story of Ibrahim, people of Lut and people of Aikah 15:51-86, da’awa 15:86-94

Session  06: Surat al Nahal (S.16): Ayaat al llah 16:1-18, salihuun & dhaalimuun 16:19-64, ayaat al llah 16:65-83, saalihuun & dhaalimuun 16:84-138

Session  07: Surat al Isra (S.17): Saalihuun & dhaalimuun 17:1-22, ahkaam (social responsibilities for parents, infaq, infancitide, zina) 17:23-39, saalihuun & dhaalimuun 17:40-60, Adam & Iblis 17:61-65, Ayaat al llaah 17:66-70, saalihuun & dhaalimuun 17:71-72, Unsuccessful Quraish fitnat for the Prophet 17:73-77, Saalihin and dhaaliminn 17:78-98, Signs of Allah 17:99-100, Story of Musa and Bani Israil 17:101-104, Saalihiin 17:105-111.    

Session  08: Surat al Kahf (S.18): People of the cave 18:1-26, saalihuun & dhaalimuun 18:27-59, Story of Musa and the righteous man 18:60-80, Story of Dhu al Qarnain 18:81-98, saalihuun & dhaalimuun 18:99-110

Session  09: Surat Maryam (S.19): Story of Zakariyyah and Yahya 19:1-15, Story of Maryam 19:16-40, Story of Ibrahim, Musa, Isma’il, Idris, and Nuh 19:41-58, saalihuun & dhaalimuun 19:59-98

Session  10: Surat Taha (S.20): Story of Musa with Fir’aun 20:1-89, Banu Israil 20:90-99, saalihuun & dhaalimuun 20:100-135

2.4 QUR’AN STUDY ASSIGNMENTS FOR YEAR 4

A. YEAR 3 SEMESTER 1 QUARTER 1: SURAT AL ANFAL (S.8) TO SURAT YUNUS (S.10)

Session  01: Surat al anfaal (S.8): Jihad, hijrat, wala & bara at 8:1-75

Session  02: Surat al taubat (S.9): wala & bara at 9:1-36

Session  03: Surat al taubat (S.9): Jihad 9:37-52

Session  04: Surat al Taubat (S.9): Munafiquun 9:53-110

Session  05: Surat al Taubat (S.9): Salihuun & dhaalimuun 9:111-129

Session  06: Surat Yunus (S.10): Ayaat al llaah 10:1-6

Session  07: Surat Yunus (S.10):Salihuun & dhaalimuun 10:7-70

Session  08: Surat Yunus (S.10):People of Nuh, People of Musa, People of Fir’aun, and People of Yunus 10:71-109

B. YEAR 3 SEMESTER 1 QUARTER 2: SURAT AL A’ARAF (S.7:1) TO SURAT AL A’ARAF (S.7:206)

Session  01: Surat al A’araf (S.7): Story of Adam 7:1-30

Session  02: Surat al A’araf (S.7): Saalihuun & dhaalimuun 7:31-53

Session  03: Surat al A’araf (S.7): Ayaat al llaah 7:54-58

Session  04: Surat al A’araf (S.7): Story of Nuh, Salih, Lut, Shu’aib, and Fir’aun 7:59-137

Session  05: Surat al A’araf (S.7): Banu Israil and Musa 7:138-175

Session  06: Surat al A’araf (S.7): ‘Aqiidat 7:171-206

C. YEAR 3 SEMESTER 2 QUARTER 3: SURAT AL AN’AM (S.6:1) TO SURAT AL AN’AM (S.6:165)

Session  01: Surat al an’aam (S.6): Dhalimuun 6:1-73

Session  02: Surat al an’aam (S.6): Ibrahim and his offspring 6:74-94

Session  03: Surat al an’aam (S.6): Ayaat al llaah 6:95-117

Session  04: Surat al an’aam (S.6): Ahkaam (food) 6:118-121

Session  05: Surat al an’aam (S.6): ‘Aqiidat 6:122-140

Session  06: Surat al an’aam (S.6): Ayaat al llaah 6:141-144

Session  07: Surat al an’aam (S.6): Ahkaam (food, infanticide, eating orphan’s wealth, kayl) 6:143-153

Session  08: Surat al an’aam (S.6): ‘Aqiidat 6:154-165

D. YEAR 3 SEMESTER 2 QUARTER 4: SURAT AL MAIDAT (S.5:1) TO SURAT AL MAIDAT (S.5:120)

Session  01: Surat al Maidat (S.5): Ahkaam (hunting, food, taharat) 5:1-11

Session  02: Surat al Maidat (S.5): Ahl al Kitaab 5:12-26

Session  03: Surat al Maidat (S.5): Ahkaam (qatl, hiraabat, sariqat) 5:27-40

Session  04: Surat al Maidat (S.5): Ahl al Kitaab 5:41-86

Session  05: Surat al Maidat (S.5): Ahkaam (halal & haram, yamiin, khamr,maysar, said, wasiyyat) 5:87-108

Session  06: Surat al Maidat (S.5): Isa 5:109-120

2.5 QUR’AN ASSIGNMENTS FOR YEAR 4

A. YEAR 4 SEMESTER 1 QUARTER 1: SURAT AL NISA (S.4:1) TO SURAT AL NISA (S.4:186)

Session  01: Surat al Nisa (S.4): Ahkaam (munakahaat, yataamah, & mawariith) 4:1-35

Session  02: Surat al Nisa (S.4): Infaaq 4:36-42

Session  03: Surat al Nisa (S.4): taharat 4:43

Session  04: Surat al Nisa (S.4): Ahl al kitaab 4:44-70

Session  05: Surat al Nisa (S.4): Jihaad 4:71-104

Session  06: Surat al Nisa (S.4): Salihuun & dhaalimuun 4:105-126

Session  07: Surat al Nisa (S.4): Ahkaam al munakahaat 4:127-130

Session  08: Surat al Nisa (S.4): Salihuun & dhaalimuun 4:131-152

Session  09: Surat al Nisa (S.4): Ahl al kitaab 4:153-175

Session  10: Surat al Nisa (S.4): Ahkaam al kalaalat 4:186

B. YEAR 4 SEMESTER 1 QUARTER 2: SURAT AAL ‘IMRAN (S.3) TO SURAT AAL ‘IMRAN (S.3)

Session  01:  Surat aal ‘Imraan (S.3): ‘aqiidat 3:1-32

Session  02: Surat aal ‘Imraan (S.3): ahl al kitaab 3:33-120

Session  03: Surat aal ‘Imraan (S.3): Jihad 3:121-186

Session  04: Surat aal ‘Imraan (S.3): salihuun & dhaalimuum 3:187-200

C. YEAR 4 SEMESTER 2 QUARTER 3: SURAT AL BAQARAT (S.2:1 ) TO SURAT AL BAQARAT (S.2:286)

Session  01: Surat al Baqarat (S.2): salihuun & dhaalimuun 2:1-20

Session  02: Surat al Baqarat (S.2): ayaat al llaah 2:21-29

Session  03: Surat al Baqarat (S.2): istikhlaaf Adam 2:30-30

Session  04: Surat al Baqarat (S.2): Ahl al Kitaab 2:39-141

Session  05: Surat al Baqarat (S.2): al qiblat 2:142-150

Session  06: Surat al Baqarat (S.2): salihuun & dhaalimuun 2:151-162

Session  07: Surat al Baqarat (S.2): ‘aqiidat 2:163-167

Session  08: Surat al Baqarat (S.2): ahkaam 2:168-242

Session  09: Surat al Baqarat (S.2): ahl al kitaab 2:243-252

Session  10: Surat al Baqarat (S.2): tauhid & ayat al llaah 2:253-260

Session 11: Surat al Baqarat (S.2): infaaq 2:261-274

Session 12: Surat al Baqarat (S.2): muamalaat maaliyyat 2:275-283

Session 13: Surat al Baqarat (S.2): Tauhiid 2:284-286

D. YEAR 4 SEMESTER 2 QUARTER 4: FREE

UNIT 3

HADITH STUDY

UNIT OUTLINE

3.1 GENERAL GUIDELINES ON HADITH STUDY

A. Objectives

B. Source Of Hadith

C. Methodology

D. Conceptual Tools

 

3.2 HADITH ASSIGNMENTS FOR YEAR 1

A. Year 1 Semester 1 Quarter 1: General Moral Guidance I

B. Year 1 Semester 1 Quarter 2: General Moral Guidance II

C. Year 1 Semester 2 Quarter 3: General Moral Guidance III

D. Year 1 Semester 2 Quarter 4: Good Manners

5.3 HADITH STUDY FOR YEAR 2

A. Year 2 Semester 1 Quarter 1: Etiquette Of Meals

B. Year 2 Semester 1 Quarter 2: Etiquette Of Dress

C. Year 2 Semester 2 Quarter 3: Etiquette Of Sleeping, Sitting, Walking, & Salutation

D. Year 2 Semester 2 Quarter 4:  Etiquette In Sickness And Death

3.3 HADITH STUDY ASSIGNMENTS FOR YEAR 3

A. Year 3 Semester 1 Quarter 1: Etiquette Of Travelling

B. Year 3 Semester 1 Quarter 2: Acts Of ‘Ibadat I

C. Year 3 Semester 2 Quarter 3: Acts Of ‘Ibadat II

D. Year 3 Semester 2 Quarter 4: Acts Of ‘Ibadat III

3.4 HADITH ASSIGNMENTS FOR YEAR 4

A. Year 4 Semester 1 Quarter 1: The Prohibited 1

B. Year 4 Semester 1 Quarter 2: The Prohibited I1

C. Year 4 Semester 2 Quarter 3: The Prohibited I11

D. Year 4 Semester 2 Quarter 4: The Prohibited IV

3.1 GENERAL GUIDELINES ON HADITH STUDY

A. OBJECTIVES

The objective of the study of hadith is personal development, tarbiyat al nafs, which includes encouragement of good acts, fadhail al a’amal, remembrance of Allah, dhikr al allah, softening the hearts, tarqiiq al quluub, encouraging hope for reward, rajaa,  and fear of chastisement, khawf, correct social etiquette, adab, and improving manners, tahdhiib al akhlaq. This study is not concerned with critique of the text, naqd al matn,  or chain of transmission, naqd al sanad, or any other academic aspect of hadith sciences, ulum al hadith.

B. SOURCE OF HADITH

This module is a study of hadith of Imaam Nawawi’s Garden of the Righteous, Riyadh al Salihin fi hadith sayyid al mursaliin..

C. METHODOLOGY

Follow the etiquette, adab, of reading and studying hadith. Ablution, wudhu, is recommended but is not obligatory. Take turns in reading the assigned hadiths in Arabic aloud making sure you pronounce each letter correctly. Correct one another in a polite way. Read the translation of the hadith. Make sure you understand all the words in the translation. Do not start any discussion before fully understanding the text, nass. Refer to the foot notes for: the chain of transmission, related Qur’anic verses and hadiths. Discuss the hadith using the given points as a guide. List lessons you have learned for your contemporary life as an individual and as a member of the community or society. Write down your conclusions.

D. CONCEPTUAL TOOLS

The following general conceptual tools will be useful in your discussions: (a) sunnat as a source of law, hujjiyat al sunnat, (b) comprehensiveness of sunnat, shumuul al sunnat, (c) sunnat as a basis for civilization, hadharat, and culture, thaqafat, (d) the time and space dimension in the sunnat, al bu’ud al zamani wa al makani, (e) sunnat and solution of social problems, sunnat mu’alajat mushkilaat al umma, (f) sunnat as source of values, qiyam, (g) sunnat as dawa, (h) sunnat understood in the context of the Qur’an, fahm al sunnat fi dhaw’i al Qur’an, (i) understanding sunnat in the context of the related historical circumstances and purposes, asbaab wa maqasid al sunnat, (j) focus on the spirit, ruh, and not letter, lafdh,  of the sunnat,  (k) focus on the higher purposes, maqasid, and not the externalities, dhawahir, (l) focus on the whole and not the parts, juz’iyaat, (m) appreciation that the purposes, maqasid,  are constant but the methods, wasail, are variable, (n) avoiding allegorical interpretations, ta’awil majazi, (o) avoiding esoteric interpretations, ta’awil batini, (p) belief in the unseen, iman bi al ghaib, without asking why and how, ‘adam al su’al ‘an al kayfiyat,  because human intellect is limited, mahdudiyat al ‘aql al insani.

 

3.2 HADITH ASSIGNMENTS FOR YEAR 1

A. YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1 QUARTER 1: GENERAL MORAL GUIDANCE I

Session 01: Ikhlas, Taubat, Sabr (Ch01-Ch03 / RS1 – RS52)

Session 02: Sidq, Muraqabat, Taqwat (Ch04-Ch06 / RS54 – RS73)

Session 03: Tawakkul, Istiqamat, Tafakkur(Ch07-Ch09 / RS74 – RS86)

Session 04: Good Deeds: (Ch10-Ch14 / RS87 – RS152) 

Session 05: Following Commands (Ch15-Ch19 / RS153 – RS172)

Session 06: Enjoining the Good (Ch20-Ch25 / RS173 – RS202)

Session 07: Dhulm (Ch26 / RS203 – RS221)

Session 08: Helping Muslims (Ch27 - Ch31 / RS222 – RS251)

Session 09: The Poor and the Weak (Ch32 - Ch33 / RS252 – RS272)

Session 10: The Family (Ch34 - Ch38 / RS273 – RS302)

Session 12: The Neighbor (Ch39 /RS303 – RS311)

Session 13: Parents & Relatives (Ch40 - Ch42 / RS312 – RS345)

B. YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1 QUARTER 2: GENERAL MORAL GUIDANCE II

Session 01: Love and Respect (Ch43 - Ch49 / RS346 – RS395)

Session 02: Fear and Hope (Ch50 - Ch54 / RS396 – RS455)

Session 03: Simple Life, Contentment, and Self-Reliance (Ch55 - Ch59 / RS456 –RS543)

Session 04: Generosity (Ch60 - Ch64 / RS544 – RS573)

Session 05: Remembering Death (Ch65 - Ch67 / RS574 – RS587)

Session 06: Social Intercourse: Withdrawal vs. Involvement (Ch68 - Ch70 / RS588 –RS601)

Session 07: Modesty & Humility vs. Pride & Self-Conceit (Ch71 - Ch72 / RS602 – RS620)

Session 08: Good Manners, Kindness, Tolerance, & Gentleness (Ch73–Ch74 / RS621 –

RS642)

Session 09: Forgiving (Ch75 / RS643 - 647).

Session 10: Perseverance in Stress (Ch76 / RS648)

C. YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2 QUARTER 3: GENERAL MORAL GUIDANCE III

Session 01: Anger at Transgressors of the Law (Ch77 / RS649 – RS652)

Session 02: Kindness of Rulers (Ch78 / RS653 – RS658)

Session 03: The Just Ruler (Ch79 / RS659 – RS662)

Session 04: Obedience of Authorities (Ch80 / RS663 – RS673)

Session 05: Aspiring for positions of Leadership (Ch81 / RS674 – RS677)

Session 06: Good Advisors for Leaders (Ch82 / RS678 – RS679)

Session 07: Ambition for Leadership (Ch83 / RS680)

D. YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2 QUARTER 4: GOOD MANNERS

Session 01: Modesty (Ch84 / RS681 – RS684)

Session 02: Guarding Secrets and Fulfilling Promises (Ch85 - Ch86 / RS685 - 691)

Session 03: Consistency in Performance of Good Acts (Ch87 / RS RS692 )

Session 04: Inter-personal Communication (Ch88 - Ch91  / RS693 – RS702)

Session 05: Dignity, Tranquility, and Solemnity (Ch92 - Ch93 / RS703 – RS705)

Session 06: Honoring the Guest (Ch94 / RS706 – RS707)

Session 07: Inter-personal Communication (Ch95 - Ch96 / RS708 – RS717)

Session 08: Istikharat and Consultation (Ch97 / RS718)

Session 09: Public Display on ‘eid Festivals (Ch98 / RS719 – RS720)

Session 10: Using the Right Hand (Ch99 / RS721 – RS727)           

3.3 HADITH STUDY FOR YEAR 2

A. YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1 QUARTER 1: ETIQUETTE OF MEALS

Session 01: Tasmiyat and Tahmid at Meals (Ch100 / RS728 – RS734)

Session 02: Talking Well about the Food (Ch101 /RS736 – RS737)

Session 03: Invitation of a Fasting Person (Ch102 / RS738)

Session 04: Bringing Along an Uninvited Person (Ch103 / RS739)

Session 05: Etiquette of Eating (Ch104-Ch110 /RS740 – RS756)

Session 06: Etiquette of Drinking (Ch111 /RS758 – RS761)           

Session 07: Hygienic Measures in Drinking (Ch112-Ch113 / RS762 – RS766)

Session 08: Drinking While Standing (Ch114 / RS767 – RS772)     

Session 09: Etiquette of the Host (Ch115 / RS773)

Session 10: Gold and Silver Vessels (Ch116 / RS774 – RS778)

B. YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1 QUARTER 2: ETIQUETTE OF DRESS

Session 01: Color of the Garment (Ch117 / RS779 – RS788)

Session 02: Prophet’s Dress (Ch118 / RS789)

Session 03: Dimensions of the Garment (Ch119 / RS790 – RS801)

Session 04: Humility in Dress (Ch120 / RS802)        

Session 05: Moderation in Dress (Ch121 / RS803)

Session 06: Prohibition of Silk for Men (Ch122 /RS804 – RS809)

Session 07: Permissibility of Silk for Medical Indications (Ch123 / RS810)

Session 08: Wearing Animal Skins (Ch124 / RS811)

Session 09: Dua on Wearing New Garments of Shoes (Ch125 / RS813)

Session 10: Staring With the Right While Dressing (Ch126 / RS721 – RS727)

C. YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2 QUARTER 3: ETIQUETTE OF SLEEPING, SITTING, WALKING, & SALUTATION

Session 01: Etiquette of Sleeping (Ch127 / RS814 – RS819)

Session 02: Etiquette of Rest Lying Down (Ch128 / RS820 – RS824)

Session 03: Etiquette of Sitting in a Group (Ch129 / RS825 – RS837)

Session 04: Dreams (Ch130 / RS838 – RS844)

Session 05: Virtues and Obligation of Salaam (Ch131 / RS845 – RS850)

Session 06: Words used for Salaam (Ch132 / RS851 - 856)

Session 07: Etiquette of Salaam (Ch133-Ch139 / RS857 – RS869)

Session 08: Permission to Enter a House (Ch140-Ch141 / RS870 – RS876)

Session 09: Etiquette of Sneezing and Yawning (Ch142 / RS878 – RS884)

Session 10: Shaking Hands, Hugging, and Kissing  (Ch143 / RS885 – RS893)

D. YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2 QUARTER 4:  ETIQUETTE IN SICKNESS AND DEATH

Session 01: Virtues of Visiting the Sick (Ch144 / RS894 – RS900)

Session 02: Dua for the Sick (Ch145 /RS901 – RS909)

Session 03: Etiquette of the Sick and Attendants (Ch146-Ch149 / RS910 – RS916)

Session 04: Etiquette at the Moment of Death (Ch150-Ch154 / RS917 – RS928)

Session 05: Etiquette of the Funeral Prayer (Ch155-Ch157 /RS929 – RS940)

Session 06: Burial (Ch158-160 / RS941 – RS945)

Session 07: Dua and Sadaqat for the Deceased (Ch161-Ch162 / RS946 – RS949)

Session 08: Talking about the Deceased (Ch163 / RS950 – RS951)

Session 09: Death of Children (Ch164 / RS952 – RS954)

Session 10: Graves of Tyrants (Ch165 / RS955)

3.4 HADITH STUDY ASSIGNMENTS FOR YEAR 3

A. YEAR 3 SEMESTER 1 QUARTER 1: ETIQUETTE OF TRAVELLING

Session 01: Staring Journeys Early in the Day (Ch166 / RS956 – RS957)

Session 02: Traveling in a Group (Ch167 / RS958 – RS961)

Session 03: Etiquette of the Road (Ch168 / RS962 – RS968)

Session 04: Helping Traveling Companions (Ch169 / RS969 – RS971)

Session 05: Dua at the Start of the Journey (Ch170 / RS972 - 974)

Session 06: Takbir and Tasbiih during the Journey (Ch171 / RS975 – RS979)

Session 07: Dua during the Journey (Ch172-Ch173 / RS980 – RS981)

Session 08: Dua on a Halt in the Journey (Ch174 / RS982 – RS983)

Session 09: Return from the Journey (Ch175-Ch178 / RS984)

Session 10: Travel by a Woman (Ch179 / RS985 – RS986)

B. YEAR 3 SEMESTER 1 QUARTER 2: ACTS OF ‘IBADAT I

Session 01: Recitation and Memorization of the Qur’an (Ch180-Ch181 / RS991 – RS1003)

Session 02: Etiquette of Recitation of the Qur’an (Ch182-Ch184 / RS1004 – RS1023)

Session 03: Wudhu (Ch185 / RS1024 – RS1032)

Session 04: Adhan (Ch186 / RS1033 – RS1041)

Session 05: Salat al Faradh (Ch187-Ch188 / RS1042 – RS1051)

Session 06: Some Etiquettes of Salat (Ch189-Ch193 / RS1053 – RS1081)

Session 07: Praying in the First Line (Ch194 / RS1082 – RS1096)

Session 08: Salat al Nafilat (Ch195-Ch209 / RS1097 – RS1146) 

Session 09: Salat al Jumu’at (Ch210 / RS1147 – RS1158)

Session 10: Sujuud al Shukr (Ch211 / RS1159)

C. YEAR 3 SEMESTER 2 QUARTER 3: ACTS OF ‘IBADAT II

Session 01: Qiyaam al Lail & Salat al Tarawiih (Ch212-Ch213 / RS1160 – RS1188)

Session 02: Lailat al Qadr (Ch214 / RS1189 – RS1195)

Session 03: Siwaak (Ch215 / RS1196 – RS1205)

Session 03: Zakat (Ch216 / RS1206 – RS1214)

Session 04: Saum Ramadhan (Ch217-Ch220 / RS1215 – RS1228)

Session 05: Etiquette of Fasting (Ch221-Ch224 / RS1229 – RS1245)

Session 06: Fasting Muharram, Sha’aban, and the Sacred Months (Ch225/RS1246 -  RS1248)

Session 07: Fasting Specific Days in Specific Months (Ch226-Ch228 / RS1249 – RS1254)

Session 08: Fasting Mondays and Thursdays (Ch229 / RS1255 – RS1247)

Session 09: Fasting 3 days Every Month (Ch230 / RS1258 – RS1264)

Session 10: Providing Breakfast (Ch231 / RS1265 – RS1267)

D. YEAR 3 SEMESTER 2 QUARTER 4: ACTS OF ‘IBADAT III

Session 01: I’itikaf (Ch232 / RS1268 – RS1270)

Session 02: Hajj (Ch233 / RS1271 – RS1284)

Session 03: Jihad (Ch234-Ch235 / RS1285 – RS1357)

Session 04: Mu’amalat: emancipation and sales (Ch236-240 / RS1358 – RS1375)

Session 05: Knowledge (Ch241 / RS1376 – RS1392)

Session 06: Hamd & Shukr (Ch242 / RS1393 – RS1396)

Session 07: Salat ‘ala al Nabi (Ch243 /RS1397 – RS1407)

Session 08: Dhikr (Ch244-Ch249 / RS1408 – RS1464)

Session 09: Dua (Ch250-Ch252 / RS1465 – RS1502)          

Session 10: al Awliyaa (Ch253 / RS1503 – RS1510)

3.5 HADITH ASSIGNMENTS FOR YEAR 4

A. YEAR 4 SEMESTER 1 QUARTER 1: THE PROHIBITED I

Session 01: Sins of the Tongue (Ch254-Ch268 / RS1511-RS1566)

Session 02: Sins of the Heart (Ch269-Ch275 /RS1567 – RS1578

Session 03: Deception, Cheating, and Treachery (Ch276-Ch277 / RSRS1579 – RS1587)

Session 04: Pride, Arrogance and Transgression (Ch278-Ch279 / RS1588 – RS1590)

Session 05: Relations and Secret Conversations (Ch280-Ch281 / RS1591 – RS1598)

Session 06: Cruelty (Ch282-Ch283 / RS1600 – RS1610)     

Session 07: Debts, Gifts, and Riba (Ch284-Ch287 / RS1615)

Session 08: Showing-off (Ch288-Ch289 / RS1616 – RS1621)

Session 09: Lustful, Khalwat, and Trans-sexuality (Ch290-Ch292 / RS1622 – RS1633)

Session 10: Copying Manners of Shaitan and Disbelievers (Ch293 / RS1634 – RS1636)

B. YEAR 4 SEMESTER 1 QUARTER 2: THE PROHIBITED I1

Session 01: Some Procedures on Hair and Body (Ch294-Ch299 / RS1637 – RS1650)

Session 02: Risky and Stressful Behavior/Acts Ch300-Ch301 / RS1652 – RS1656)

Session 03: Abnormal Mourning (Ch302 / RS1657 – RS1666)

Session 04: Shirk Practices (Ch303-Ch305 / RS1668 – RS1687)

Session 05: Undesirable Domestication of Animals (Ch306-Ch308 / RS1688 – RS1692)

Session 06: Undesirable Behavior in the Masjid (Ch309-Ch312 / RS1693 – RS1705)

Session 07: Violating Restrictions on the Muhrim (Ch313 / RS1706)          

Session 08: Undesirable Swearing (Ch314-Ch318 / RS1707 – RS1721)

Session 09: Undesirable Utterances (Ch319-Ch334 / RS1722 – RS1748)

Session 10: Obedience by the Wife (Ch335-Ch336 / RS1749 – RS1750)

C. YEAR 4 SEMESTER 2 QUARTER 3: THE PROHIBITED I11

Session 01: Undesirable Acts in Salat and Saum (Ch337-Ch346 / RS1751 – RS1765)

Session 02: Sitting on and Building over Graves (Ch347-Ch348 / RS1766 – RS1767)

Session 03: Running Away of a Slave (Ch349 / RS1768 – RS1769)

Session 04: Intercession in Huduud (Ch350 / RS1770)

Session 05: Improper Excreta Disposal (Ch351-Ch352 / RS1771 – RS1772)

Session 06: Favoritism Among Children (Ch353 / RS1773)             

Session 07: Prolonged Mourning (Ch354 / RS1774)

Session 08: Commercial Malpractices (Ch355 /RS1775 – RS1780) 

Session 09: Squandering Wealth (Ch356 / RS1781 – RS1782)        

Session 10: Threatening with a Weapon (Ch357 / RS1783 – RS1784)

D. YEAR 4 SEMESTER 2 QUARTER 4: THE PROHIBITED IV

Session 01: Leaving the Mosque After Adhan and Before Salat (Ch358 / RSRS1785)

Session 02: Rejecting Gifts and Praising People (Ch359-Ch360 / RS1786 – RS1790)

Session 03: Prevention of Epidemics (Ch361 / RS1791 – RS1792)

Session 04: Sorcery (Ch362 / RS1793)

Session 05: Transporting the Qur’an to enemy territory (Ch363 / RS1794)

Session 06: Undesirable Utensils, Dress, and Silence (Ch364 – Ch366 / RS1795 – RS1801)         

Session 07: Claiming a False Lineage (Ch 367 / RS1802 – RS1805)

Session 08: Committing the Prohibited (Ch 368-Ch369 / RS1807)

Session  09: Miscellaneous Hadith (Ch370 / RS1808 – RS1868)     

Session 10: Forgiveness (Ch371-372 / RS1869 – RS1896)

UNIT 4

STUDY OF FIQH and MA’ATHURAAT

UNIT OUTLINE

4.1 GUIDELINES

A.  Over View

B. Objectives Of The Study Of Fiqh

C. Guidelines For The Study Of Fiqh

D. Objectives Of Studying Ma’athurat

E. Guidelines For The Study Of Ma’athurat

4.2 FIQH ASSIGNMENTS FOR YEAR 1

A. Year 1 Semester 1 Quarter 1: Taharat

B. Year 1 Semester 1 Quarter 2: Salat

C. Year 1 Semester 2 Quarter 3: Zakat, Saum, And Hajj

D. Year 1 Semester 2 Quarter 4: Commercial Transactions

4.3 FIQH ASSIGNMENTS FOR YEAR 2

A. Year 1 Semester 1 Quarter 1: Marriage

B. Year 2 Semester 1 Quarter 2: Crimes, Penalties

C. Year 2 Semester 2 Quarter 3: Foods, Oaths & Vows, Judiciary, And Miscellaneous

D. Year 2 Semester 2 Quarter 4: Dhikr And Dua

4.4 MA’ATHURAAT ASSIGNMENTS YEAR 3

A. Year 3 Semester 1 Quarter 1: Ayat Ma’uthurat

B. Year 3 Semester 1 Quarter 2: Adhkar Al Salat

C. Year 3 Semester 2 Quarter 3: Dua For Activities Of Daily Living

D. Year 3 Semester 2 Quarter 4: Dua For Travel

4.5 MA’ATHURAAT ASSIGNMENTS YEAR 4

A. Year 4 Semester 1 Quarter 1: Dua For Pleasant And Unpleasant Occasions

B. Year 4 Semester 1 Quarter 2: Dua For Illness And Death

C. Year 4 Semester 2 Quarter 3: : Social Etiquette

D. Year 4 Semester 2 Quarter 4: Comprehensive Dua

4.6 MA’ATHURAAT ASSIGNMENTS FOR YEAR 5

A.Year 5 Semester 1 Quarter 1: Comprehensive Dua

B. Year 5 Semester 1 Quarter 2: : Istighfar

C. Year 5 Semester 2 Quarter 3: Dua For The Morning And Evening

D. Year 5 Semester 2 Quarter 4: : Dua Relating To The Weather

4.1 GUIDELINES

A.  OVER VIEW

This section covers study of activities of routine life that consist of fiqh rulings and dhikr. The fiqh rulings cover acts of worship, fiqh al ibaadaat, and civil transactions in the community, fiqh al mu’amalaat. Dhikr is remembrance of Allah in various ways that include formulars of dhukr and dua that the Prophet used, ma’athuraat.

B. OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY OF FIQH

Fiqh is an academic discipline that studies the Law, shari’at. There are several schools of Law that agree in the main issues but have differences in the branches. The predominant school of Law in East Africa is the shafite madhhab and our study of fiqh will be based on this.

The aim of this study is to enable the learners appreciate the hadith basis for many things that they learned from their parents and undertake routinely in the community. Such appreciation motivates them to perfect and persist in their activities.

C. GUIDELINES FOR THE STUDY OF FIQH

The textbook selected for study is Buluugh al Maraam min Adillat al Ahkaam (Reaching the goals using legal evidence) authored by Abu al Fadhl Shihabuddin Ahmad bin Ali Muhammad bin Muhammad bin Ahmad al Kinani al Shafie Ibn Hajar al ‘Asqalani. He was born in Cairo in 773H. he studied in his native Egypt and also travelled to Hijaz and Sham to study from great scholars in those lands. He worked as a teacher and as a judge. He died in 852H.

The hadiths are arranged according to the chapter or subject matter of fiqh and are very straightforward being understandable by the majority of readers without scholarly interoperation. The learners should read the hadith in Arabic taking care to pronounce all words correctly. Then they should read the English translation making sure they understand all the words and their meanings. After that they should discuss how the hadith is related to their daily life in the community. Some hadiths may support these activities while a few may contradict them. If the learners are unable to understand the hadith or relate it to their daily life they should consult a scholar in the community or send a query to the website provided to them.

The learners are warned against engaging in juristic arguments with their elders or their peers on fiqh matters. They should realize that there are several alternative ways of doing the same thing and all are valid according to evidence from the prophetic traditions. Unnecessary argumentation, jadal, harms the unity and harmony of the community. What is needed is the ability to appreciate and tolerate differences.

D. OBJECTIVES OF STUDYING MA’ATHURAT

Ma’athurat are formulas for dhikr that the Prophet (PBUH) used or recommended. Some are verses of the Qur’an whereas others are from hadith. Many are in the form of supplication, dua. One point needs to be clarified about the ma’athurat. They are not the only occasions for remembering Allah; they constitute a very small portion of dhikr. All human activity and endeavors are ‘ibadat as long as they are righteous and are part of dhikr. Obligatory acts of worship are also a form of dhikr.

The Qur’an has emphasized the importance of dhikr in many verses. There is a lot of virtue in circles of dhikr, fadhl halaqaat al dhikr. There is virtue in formulas of dhikr including tasbih, tahmiid, tahliil, and takbiir. Dhikr has many benefits that include protection from evil, munkar; patience, sabr; calmness, tama’aninat; and success, falah. Dhikr has to be undertaken in all conditions and at all times. Humans are enjoined to remember Allah a lot. Neglecting dhikr is severely condemned. Dhikr is a cause for reward, thawab. Dhikr accompanies worship, ibadat, and all human interactions, mu’amalat. Dhikr can also be in the heart, dhikr al qalbi. Dhikr can also be in the form of supplication, dua.

Dhikr can be loud or silent[i]. It can be in the heart or can be pronounced. Dhikr can be undertaken when in a state of wudhu. It can be undertaken when standing up or sitting down[ii]. It has to be in a clean place. No dhikr is allowed while in the toilet.

This module has three inter-related objectives: (a) understanding and memorizing the ma’athurat (b) reciting the ma’thurat as ibadat which strengthens the attachment to Allah  (c) Learning and using the ma’athurat will serve the additional purpose of using acceptable and established formulas of dhikr in the place of many innovations, bid’a, of doubtful authenticity that abound in the Muslim world.

E. GUIDELINES FOR THE STUDY OF MA’ATHURAT

The hadiths were selected from Imaam Nawawi’s book ‘al adhkar al muntakhabat min kalaam sayyid al abraar’. One hadith is assigned for each session. The choice was very selective. Shorter hadiths were preferred over longer ones.

The following are instructions for the ma’athuraat session. You should take turns in reading the assigned verse or hadith in Arabic. You should correct one another in a polite way. Read the translation once and make sure you understand all the words. Refer to the footnotes for more detailed explanation. Then re-read with the purpose of memorization. Take the following measures to memorize. Repeat the reading at least 5 times. Write out the text in your own handwriting. Try to continue the recitation in your free time after the end of the session. Try to memorize as much as you can before the next session. Make sure you understand the occasion appropriate for the verse or hadith you have studied.

4.2 FIQH ASSIGNMENTS FOR YEAR 1

A. YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1 QUARTER 1: TAHARAT

Session 01:  Water (BG01 – BG13)  

Session 02:   Utensils (BG14 – BG21)

Session 03:   Cleansing of Filth (BG22 – BG28)

Session 04:   Wudhu (BG29 – BG521)

Session 05:   Wiping Socks (BG53 – BG61)

Session 06:   Nullification of Wudhu (BG62 – BG76)

Session 07:   Toilette Etiquette (BG77 – BGBG93)

Session 08:   Ghusl (BG94 – BG108)

Session 09:   Tayammum (BG109 – BG117)

Session 10:   Menstruation (BG118 – BG128)

B. YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1 QUARTER 2: SALAT

Session 01:  Times of Salat (BG129 – BG143)

Session 02:   Adhan (BG144 – BG159)

Session 03:   Conditions of Validity of Salat (BG160 – BG179)

Session 04:   Sutrat (BG180 – BG186)          

Session 05:   Khushu’u (BG187 – BG194)

Session 06:   Mosques (BG195 – BG209)

Session 07:   Sifat al Salat (BG210 – BG261)

Session 08:   Sujuud al Sahaw (BG262 – BG279)

Session 09:   Voluntary Salat (BG280 – BG313)

Session 10:   Congregational Salat (BG314 – BG340)

Session 11:   Salat of the Traveler and the Sick (BG341 – BG353)

Session 12:   Friday Salat (BG354 – BG378)

Session 13:   Other types of Salat (BG379 – BG414)

Session 14:   Dress (BG415 – BG424)

Session 15:   Funerals (BG425 – BG482)

C. YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2 QUARTER 3: ZAKAT, SAUM, and HAJJ

Session 01:   Zakat al Mal (BG483 – BG504)

Session 02:   Zakat al Fitr (BG505 – BG507)

Session 03:   Sadaqat (BG508 – BGBG519)

Session 04:   Distribution of Sadaqat (BG520 – BG526)

Session 05:   Saum Ramadhan (BG527 – BG551)

Session 06:   Voluntary Saum (BG552 – BG567)

Session 07:   Salat and Itikaf in Ramadhan (BG568 – BG578)

Session 08:   : Merit & Obligation (BG579 – BG589)

Session 09:   Ihram (BG590 – BG606)

Session 10:   Rites of Hajj (BG607 – BG647)

D. YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2 QUARTER 4: COMMERCIAL TRANSACTIONS

Session 01:  Regulations of Buying and Selling (BG648 – BG694)

Session 02:  Riba (BG695 – BG711)

Session 03:  Transactions Related to Agricultural Produce (BG712 – BG718)

Session 04:  Advance Payment, Loans, and Collaterals (BG719 – BG726)

Session 05:  Bankruptcy and Foreclosure (BG727 – BG734)

Session 06:  Resolution of Disputes (BG735 – BG737)

Session 07:  Debt Transfer and Loan Guarantee (BG738 – BG741)

Session 08:  Partnership and Powers of Attorney (BG742 – BG749)

Session 09:  Iqrar, ‘ariyat, ghasab, shufu’at, & qiraadh (BG750 – 766)

Session 10:  Agricultural Investments (BG767 – BG784)

Session 11:  Endowments & gifts (BG785 – BG798)

Session 12:  Lost and Found (BG799 – BG804)

Session 13:  Inheritance (BG805 – BG822)

Session 14:  Trusts (BG823)

4.3 FIQH ASSIGNMENTS FOR YEAR 2

A. YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1 QUARTER 1: MARRIAGE

Session 01:  General Considerations (BG824 – BG854)

Session 02:  Compatibility and Choice (BG855 – BG866)

Session 03:  Spousal Relations (BG867 – BG880)

Session 04:  Mahr (BG881 – BG891)

Session 05:  Walimat (BG892 – BG904)

Session 06:  Regulations Relating to Polygynous Marriages (BG905 – BG913)

Session 07:  Dissolution of Marriage (BG914 – BG944)

Session 08:  ‘Iddat (BG945 – BG963)

Session 09:  Breast-feeding (BG964 – BG974)

Session 10:  Financial Support of the Family (BG975 – BG986)

Session 11:  Child Custody (BG987 – BG992)

B. YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1 QUARTER 2: CRIMES, PENALTIES

Session 01:  Crimes, jinayat (BG993 – BG1008)

Session 02:  Diyat (BG1009 – BG1019)

Session 03:  Various Regulations on Homicide (BG1020 – BG1033)

Session 04:  Adultery, zina (BG1034 – BG1048)

Session 05:  False Accusation, qadhaf (BG1049 – BG1052)

Session 06:  Theft (BG1053 – BG1063)

Session 07:  Intoxicants (BG1064 – BG1074)

Session 08:  Disciplinary Punishments (BG1075 – BG1079)

Session 09:  Regulations about Combat (BG1080 – BG1122)

Session 10:  Jizya and Truces (BG1123 – BG1129)

Session 11:  Martial Sports (BG1130 – BG1134)

C. YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2 QUARTER 3: FOODS, OATHS & VOWS, JUDICIARY, and MISCELLANEOUS

Session 01:  General Regulations of Foods (BG1135 – BG1146)

Session 02:  Regulations of Hunting (BG1147 – BG1159)

Session 03:  Sacrifices (BG1160 – BG1167)

Session 04:  ‘Aqiiqat (BG1168 – BG1170)

Session 05:  Oaths and Vows (BG1171 – BG1187)

Session 06:  General Regulations of Judicial Procedure (BG1188 – BG1200)

Session 07:  Prosecution (BG1210 - BG1219)

Session 08:  Emancipation (BG1220 – BG1235)

Session 09:  Good Behavior (BG1236 – BG1265)

Session 10:  Zuhd & Wara’u (BG1266 – BG1276)

Session 11:  Bad Behavior (BG1277 – BG1313)

Session 12:  Good Manners (BG1314 – BG1331)

D. YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2 QUARTER 4: DHIKR and DUA

Session 01: BG1332-BG1333

Session 02: BG1334-BG1335

Session 03: BG1336-BG1337

Session 04: BG1338-BG1339

Session 05: BG1340-BG1341

Session 06: BG1342-BG1343

Session 07: BG1344-BG1345

Session 08: BG1346-BG1347

Session 09: BG1348-BG1349

Session 10: BG1350-BG1351

Session 11: BG1352-BG1353

Session 12: BG1354-BG1355

Session 13: BG1356-BG1357

4.4 MA’ATHURAAT ASSIGNMENTS YEAR 3

A. YEAR 3 SEMESTER 1 QUARTER 1: AYAT MA’UTHURAT

Session 1: 1:1-7, 2:5

Session 2: 2:257, 2:286

Session 3: 3:2, 20:112

Session 4: 9:129, 17:111

Session 5: 23:118, 30:26

Session 6: 40:3, 59:24

Session 7: 99:1-8, 109: 1-6

Session 8: 110: 1-3, 112:1-4

Session 9: 113:1-5, 114:1-6

B. YEAR 3 SEMESTER 1 QUARTER 2: ADHKAR AL SALAT

Session 1: At wudhu DH62 (Muslim H234).

Session 2: Entering and exiting the mosque DH69 (Muslim H713).

Session 3: Hearing adhan DH86 (Muslim H385).

Session 4: Dua for the Prophet after adhan DH89 (Bukhari H614).

Session 5: At iqamat DH91 (Abudaud H528).

Session 6: At bowing DH105 (Muslim H772).

Session 7: At prostration DH122 (Abudaud H886).

Session 8: Qunuut DH131 (Abudaud H1425).

Session 9: Tashahud DH135 (Muslim H404, Abudaud H972, Nisai 2:242).  

Session 10: al Salat al Ibrahimiyyat

Session 11: Supplication of tashahhud DH142 (Bukhari H1377).

Session 12: After salat DH150 (Muslim H591) DH151 (Bukhari H844), DH154 (Muslim

 H596), DH155 (Muslim H595), DH158 (Abudaud H1532), DH159 (Abudaud H1522).

C. YEAR 3 SEMESTER 2 QUARTER 3: DUA FOR ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING

Session 1:  When going to bed and when waking up DH27 (Bukhari H6312). 

Session 2:   When dressing DH33 (Abudaud H4020).

Session 3:   Exiting the house DH44 (Tirmidhi H3423).

Session 4:   Entering and exiting the toilet (Muslim H375, Abudaud H30)

Session 5:   When food is presented DH556;

Session 6:    Tasmiyat DH558 (Abudaud H3767).

Session 7:    At breakfast DH481 (Abudaud H2358).

Session 8:    On finishing the meal DH580 (Abudaud H3850).

Session 9:    Dua for the hosts DH588 (Abudaud H3730).

Session 10:  Dua for  provider of food or drinks DH591 (Muslim H2055).

Session 11:  Response to the sneezer DH676 (Bukhari H6224).

Session 12:  Dua for the doer of good DH806 (Tirmidhi H2036).

D. YEAR 3 SEMESTER 2 QUARTER 4: DUA FOR TRAVEL

Session 1:  On wanting to depart from home DH520 (Baihaqi 5:250)

Session 2:  Saying farewell DH527 (Abudaud H2601).

Session 3:  On mounting the vehicle DH532 (Muslim H1342).

Session 4:  On boarding a boat DH535 (Hud:41 and Zukhruf:12).

Session 5:  During the journey DH537 (Bukhari H2993).

Session 6:  On seeing a village DH544 (Nisai in amal H544).

Session 7:  On stopping DH548 (Muslim H2708).

Session 8:  On return from the journey DH550 (Muslim H1345).

Session 9:  If afraid of some people DH546 (Abudaud H1537).

Session 10: If hometown is seen p334 (Nisai in amal H553). 

Session 11: What is said to the returning traveler DH553 (Muslim H2106).

Session 12: What is said to the returning pilgrim DH555 (Baihaqi 5:261).

4.5 MA’ATHURAAT ASSIGNMENTS YEAR 4

A. YEAR 4 SEMESTER 1 QUARTER 1: DUA FOR PLEASANT and UNPLEASANT OCCASIONS

Session 1:  Khawf DH319 (Abudaud H1537).

Session 2:  Karab DH309 (Bukhari H6389).

Session 3:  Faza’u DH316 (Abudaud H3893).

Session 4:  On being overwhelmed DH325 (Abudaud H3627).

Session 5:  When in difficulty DH326 (Ibn Habaan H2427)

Session 6:  On failing to settle a debt DH330 (Tirmidhi H3558).

Session 7:  Feeling lonely DH331 (Abudaud H3893).

Session 8:  Anxiety, waswasat DH336 (Abudaud H5110).

Session 9:  On seeing something pleasant DH751?

Session 10: On seeing burning DH757 (Ibn Al Sinni).

Session 11: On seeing what is loved DH837 (Ibn Majah H3803).

Session 12: Ta’ajjub DH864 (Bukhari H283, Bukhari H285).

B. YEAR 4 SEMESTER 1 QUARTER 2: DUA FOR ILLNESS and DEATH

Session 1: Dua for the sick DH348 (Bukhari H5743).

Session 2: Ruqya DH356 (Muslim H2186).

Session 3: What to say in terminal illness DH377 (Tirmidhi H978).

Session 4: The last word DH379 (Abudaud H3116).

Session 5: What is said at death DH381 (Muslim H920).

Session 6: What is said about the sick or the deceased DH383 (Muslim H919).

Session 7: What the family of the deceased say DH385 (Muslim H918).

Session 8: Dua of salat al janazat DH411 (Muslim H963).

Session 9: On putting the corpse into the grave DH416 (Abudaud H3213)

Session 10: What is said after burial DH420 (Baihaqi 4:56-57).

Session 11:  Visiting the grave DH431 (Abudaud H3237).

Session 12:  Visiting the grave DH433 (Muslim H975).

C. YEAR 4 SEMESTER 2 QUARTER 3: : SOCIAL ETIQUETTE

Session 1:  Dua of the assembly DH761 (Tirmidhi H3497).

Session 2:  On leaving an assembly DH758 (Tirmidhi H3429).

Session 3:  On entering the market DH781 (Tirmidhi H3424).

Session 4:  During surgical operations DH785 (Ibn Sinni H167).

Session 5:  On starting removal of the offensive DH798 (Bukhari H2478).

Session 6:  On concluding the marriage contract DH704 (Abudaud H2118).

Session 7:  After conclusion of the marriage contract DH707 (Abudaud H2130).

Session 8:  On coitus DH710 (Bukhari H141).

Session 9:  At birth DH714 Ibn Sinni H260). 

Session 10: Adhan for the newborn DH715 (Abudaud H5105).

Session 11: Ta’awiidh al tifl DH832 (Bukhari H3371).

D. YEAR 4 SEMESTER 2 QUARTER 4: COMPREHENSIVE DUA

Session 1: DH998 (Bukhari H6389).

Session 2: DH999 (Muslim H2721).

Session 3: DH1001 (Muslim H2654).

Session 4: DH1003 (Bukhari H2823).

Session 5: DH1004 (Bukhari H834).

Session 6: DH1005 (Bukhari H6398).

Session 7: DH1007 (Muslim H2739).

Session 8: DH1008 (Muslim H2722).

Session 9: DH1009 (Muslim H2725). 

Session 10: DH1010 (Muslim H2696).

Session 11: DH1011 (Muslim H2720).

Session 12: DH1012 (Bukhari H7383).

4.6 MA’ATHURAAT ASSIGNMENTS FOR YEAR 5

A.YEAR 5 SEMESTER 1 QUARTER 1: COMPREHENSIVE DUA

Session 1: DH1015 (Abudaud H880).

Session 2: DH1016 (Tirmidhi H3585).

Session 3: DH1017 Abudaud H1551).

Session 4: DH1019 (Abudaud H1552).

Session 5: DH1020 (Abudaud H1547).

Session 6: DH1021 (Tirmidhi H3558).

Session 7: DH1022 (Tirmidhi H3479).

Session 8: DH1023 (Abudaud H1546).

Session 9: DH1024 (Tirmidhi H3517).

Session 10: DH1025 (Tirmidhi H3476).

Session 11: DH1026 (Tirmidhi H3485).

Session 12: DH1030 (Tirmidhi H3516). 

Session 13: DH1032 (Abudaud H1510)

Session 14: DH1033 (Ahmad 6:134).

Session 15: DH1034 (Hakim in Mustadrak 1:525).

B. YEAR 5 SEMESTER 1 QUARTER 2: : ISTIGHFAR

Session 1:  RS1869 (Muslim H2702).

Session 2:  RS1870 (Bukhari 11:85).

Session 3:  RS1871 (Muslim H2749).

Session 4:  RS1872 (Abudaud H1516).

Session 5:  RS1873 (Abudaud H1518).

Session 6:  RS1874 Abudaud H1517).

Session 7:  RS1875 Bukhari 11:83, 84).

Session 8:  RS1876 (Muslim H591).

Session 9:  RS1877 (Bukhari 4:233)

C. YEAR 5 SEMESTER 2 QUARTER 3: DUA FOR THE MORNING AND EVENING

Session 1:  DH170 (Bukhari H6306).

Session 2:  DH171 (Bukhari H6405).

Session 3:  DH172 (Abudaud H5082).

Session 4:  DH173 (Abudaud H5068).

Session 5:  DH175 (Muslim H2723).

Session 6:  DH176 (Muslim H2709).

Session 7:  DH177 (Tirmidhi H3389).

Session 8:  DH179 (Abudaud H5088). 

Session 9:  DH180 (Tirmidhi H3386).

Session 10: DH181 (Abudaud H5069).

Session 11: DH183 (Abudaud H5073). 

Session 12: DH186 Abudaud H5084).

Session 13: DH191 (Nisai in amal H1).

D. YEAR 5 SEMESTER 2 QUARTER 4: DUA RELATING TO THE WEATHER

Session 1:  Drought DH451 (Abudaud H1169).

Session 2:  Wind storms DH454 (Muslim H899).

Session 3:  Lightning DH464 (Muwatta 2:992).

Session 4:  Rain DH465 (Bukhari H1032).

Session 5:  Crescent DH474 (Darimi H1694).

Session 6:  Eclipse DH447 (Bukhari H1044).

Session 7:  After Rain DH467 (Bukhari H846). 

Session 8:  Fear of rain damage DH468 (Bukhari H1013).

UNIT 5

IHYA ULUUM al DDIIN

UNIT OUTLINE

5.1 GUIDELINES

A.  Scope And Objectives

B. The Source Book: ‘Ihya ‘Uluum Al Ddiin’

C. The Author

D. Study Guidelines

5.2 YEAR 1 ASSIGNMENTS on ‘IBAADAAT

A. Year 1 Semester 1 Quarter 1: ‘Ilm & ‘Aqidat

B. Year 1 Semester 1 Quarter 2: Taharat & Salat

C. Year 1 Semester 2 Quarter 3: Zakat, Saum, Hajj

D. Year 1 Semester 2 Quarter 4: Tilawat, Dhikr, & Qiyam

5.3 YEAR 2 ASSIGNMENTS ON ‘AADAAT

A. Year 2 Semester 1 Quarter 1: Life In The Home

B. Year 2 Semester 1 Quarter 2: Life In The Community 1

C. Year 2 Semester 2 Quarter 3: Life In The Community 2

D. Year 2 Semester 2 Quarter 4: Character Of The Prophet

5.4 YEAR 3 ASSIGNMENTS ON MUHLIKAAT

A. Year 3 Semester 1 Quarter 1: Qalb & Nafs

B. Year 3 Semester 1 Quarter 2: Muhlikaat 1

C. Year 3 Semester 2 Quarter 3: Muhlikaat 2

D. Year 3 Semester 2 Quarter 4: Muhlikaat 3

5.5 YEAR 4 ASSIGNMENTS ON MUNJIYAAT

A. Year 4 Semester 1 Quarter 1: Tawbat, Sabr, Shukr, Khawf, Raja, Faqr, & Zuhd

B. Year 4 Semester 1 Quarter 2: Tawhid, Tawakkul, Mahabbat

C. Year 4 Semester 2 Quarter 3: Niyyat, Ikhlas, Sidq, Muraqabat, Muhasabat

D. Year 4 Semester 2 Quarter 4: Fikr & Dhukr Al Maut

5.1 GUIDELINES

A.  SCOPE AND OBJECTIVES

This section of the Basic Islamic Education program is for advanced learners who already have studied the hadith in Riyadh al Salihin, Buluugh al Maram, and Kitaab al Adhkar. This program presents hadith at a higher level of understanding that emphasizes the spiritual dimension.

B. THE SOURCE BOOK: ‘IHYA ‘ULUUM AL DDIIN’

The source book for this program in the famous book ‘The Revival of Islamic Sciences’ ‘ihya ‘uluum al ddiin’ by Hujjat al Islam Abu Hamid al Ghazzali (d. 505H). The book is divided into 4 quarters: (a) ‘Ibaadaat which deals with the duty of the Muslim to the Creator. (b) ‘Aadaat which deals with the duties of the Muslim to himself and to other creations. (c) Muhlikaat: which deals with blameworthy or condemned actions. (d) Munjiyaat which deals with praiseworthy actions.

The first quarter on on ‘ibaadaat deals with the inner and fine aspects of ‘ibaadat: its etiquette, its methods, and its meaning. These details were not mentioned in the books of fiqh. The section is divided into 10 books: 1. Knowledge, 2. The fundamentals of ‘aqidat 3. the secrets of taharat, 4. the secrets of salat, 5. the secrets of zakat, 6. the secrets of saum, 7. the secrets of hajj, 8. recitation of the Qur’an, 9. dhikr and du’a, and 10. time scheduling of awraad.

The second quarter on ‘aadaat covers; 1. the etiquette of food, 2. the etiquette of marriage, 3. the etiquette of earning a livelihood, 4. halal & haram, 5. the etiquette of being with companions, 6. self-isolation, 7. the etiquette of travelling, 8. the etiquette of listening, 9. enjoining the good and forbidding the bad, 10. the prophetic character.

The third quarter covers all blameworthy traits mentioned in the Qur’an and sunnat. The author mentioned for each trait: its definition, its causes, its consequences, and its symptoms. He then discussed methods of getting rid of the trait. The quarter consists of 10 books: 1. wonders of the soul, 2. spiritual exercises, 3. evils of the passions of the stomach and the genitals, 4. the evil of the tongue, 5. the evil of anger, rancor, and envy, 6. condemnation of the duniyat, 7. condemnation of wealth and miserliness, 8. condemnation of riba and seeking glory, 9. kibr & ujub, 10. ghuruur.

The fourth quarter covers the praiseworthy traits found among the righteous, salihiin, and which lead to nearness to Allah  The author mentions for each trait: its definition, its underlying factors, its fruits and benefits, its identifying signs, and its excellence according to the Qur’an and sunnat. The traits covered are: 1. repentance, taubat; 2. patience and gratitude, sabr & shukr; 3. fear and hope, khawf & raja, 4. poverty and ascetism, faqr & zuhd, 5. monotheism and reliance on Allah, tauhid & tawakkul, 6. love, longing, and pleasure, mahabbat, shawq, & ridha, 7. intention, truthfulness, and sincerity, niyyat, sidq, & ikhlas, 8. control and accountability, muraqabat & muhasabat, 9. contemplation, tafakkur, 10. remembering death, dhikr al maut.

C. THE AUTHOR

Imam Abu Hamid Muhammad bin Muhammad bin Muhammad al Ghazzali al Tuusi al Nisapuri was a shafite jurist and sufi. He was born in Tus in 450H and started his Islamic education in his native city. He then went to Nisapur and studied under the famous scholar Imaam al Haramain al Juwayni. He left Nisapur and attended the court of the Minister Nidham al Mulk. He then moved to Baghdad, the center of learning, and became the leading scholar of Khurassaan and Iraq. He became famous and known among the rulers. Suddenly he left Baghdad and his confortable life behind; he went to live a simple secluded hermitic life, travelling, writing books, and undertaking acts of ‘ibadat. After an absence of 10 years he returned to his native city and taught living a simple life until his death in 505H. He authored many books and was considered the fifth in the line of the great mujadid of Islam who are in order: 1. Omar Ibn Abd al Aziz 2. Muhammad Ibn Idris al Shafei, 3. al Ash’ari, 4. al Baqillani, and 5. Abu Hamid al Ghazzali.

D. STUDY GUIDELINES

The book ihya uluum al ddiin is a distillation of a lot of knowledge and spiritual esperience of Imaam al Ghazzali. It is one of the greatest books in islam in all centuries. Its study and discussion are therefore not easy and require concentration and presence of the mind to discover the inner and finer detaisl that the author was discussing.

All members of the halaqa will browse through the assigned reading but one of them will be assigned to read the assignment 2-3 times and to summarise the main points and be ready to present that summary and lead the discussion that will follow. At the end of the discussion the members of the halaqa should summarize the lessons learned from the reading as they relate to their contemporary life as individuals and as members of the community.

5.2 YEAR 1 ASSIGNMENTS on ‘IBAADAAT

A. YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1 QUARTER 1: ‘ILM & ‘AQIDAT

Sessions 01-07: Kitab Al Ilm

Sessions 08-11: Kitab Qawa’id Al ‘Aqaid

B. YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1 QUARTER 2: TAHARAT & SALAT

Session 01-03: Kitaab Asraar Al Taharat

Sessons 04-10: Kitaab Asraar Al Salat

C. YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2 QUARTER 3: ZAKAT, SAUM, HAJJ

Session 01-04: Kitab Asrar Al Zakat

Session 05-07: Kitaab Asrar Al Saum

Session 08-10: Kitaab Asrar Al Hajj

D. YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2 QUARTER 4: TILAWAT, DHIKR, & QIYAM

Sessions 01-04: Kitaab Adab Tilawat Al Qur’an

Sessions 05-08: Kitaab Al Adhkaar Wa Al Da’awaat

Session 09-10: Kitaab Tartiib Al Awraad Wa Tafsil Ihya Al Llayl

5.3 YEAR 2 ASSIGNMENTS ON ‘AADAAT

A. YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1 QUARTER 1: LIFE IN THE HOME

Session 01-04: Kitab Adab Al Akl

Session 05-07: Kitab Adab Al Nikaah

B. YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1 QUARTER 2: LIFE IN THE COMMUNITY 1

Session 01-05: Kitab Adab Al Kasab Wa Al Ma’ash

Session 06-11: Kitaab Al Halal Wa Al Haram

Session 12-14: Kitab Adab Al Ulfat Wa Al Ukhuwat Wa Al Suhbat Wa Al Mu’asharat

C. YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2 QUARTER 3: LIFE IN THE COMMUNITY 2

Session 01-02: Kitab Adab Al ‘Uzlat

Session 03-04: Kitab Adab Al Safar

Session 05-06: Kitab Adab Al Sama’u Wa Al Wajd (Audition And Movement)

Session 07-10: Kitab Al Amr Bi Al Ma’aruf Wa Al Nahy ‘An Al Munkar

D. YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2 QUARTER 4: CHARACTER OF THE PROPHET

Session 01-12: Kitab Adab Al Ma’ishat Wa Akhlaq Al Nubuwat

5.4 YEAR 3 ASSIGNMENTS ON MUHLIKAAT

A. YEAR 3 SEMESTER 1 QUARTER 1: QALB & NAFS

Session 01-05: Kitaab Sharh ‘Aja’ib Al Qalb

Session 06-10: Kitaab Riyadhat Al Nafs

B. YEAR 3 SEMESTER 1 QUARTER 2: MUHLIKAAT 1

Session 01-04: Kitab Kasr Al Shahwatain

Session 05-08: Kitab Afaat Al Lisaan

Session 09-12: Kitaab Aafaat Al Ghadhab Wa Al Hiqd Wa Al Hasad

C. YEAR 3 SEMESTER 2 QUARTER 3: MUHLIKAAT 2

Session 01-05: Kitaab Dhamm Al Duniya

Session 06-10: Kitaab Dhamm Al Bukhl Wa Dhamm Hubb Al Maal

D. YEAR 3 SEMESTER 2 QUARTER 4: MUHLIKAAT 3

Session 01-03: Kitaab Dhamm Al Jaah Wa Al Riyaa

Session 04-06: Kitab Dhamm Al Kibr Wa Al ‘Ujub

Session 07-09: Kitab Dhamm Al Ghuruur

5.5 YEAR 4 ASSIGNMENTS ON MUNJIYAAT

A. YEAR 4 SEMESTER 1 QUARTER 1: TAWBAT, SABR, SHUKR, KHAWF, RAJA, FAQR, & ZUHD

Session 01-03: Kitaab Al Tawbat

Session 04-06: Kitab Al Sabr Wa Al Shukr

Session 07-09: Kitab Al Khawf Wa Al Raja

Session 10-12: Kitab Al Faqr Qa Al Zuhd

B. YEAR 4 SEMESTER 1 QUARTER 2: TAWHID, TAWAKKUL, MAHABBAT

Session 01-05: Kitab Al Tawhid Wa Al Tawakkul

Session 06-10: Kitab Al Mahabbat Wa Al Shawq Wa Al Anas Wa Al Ridha

C. YEAR 4 SEMESTER 2 QUARTER 3: NIYYAT, IKHLAS, SIDQ, MURAQABAT, MUHASABAT

Session 01-05: Kitab Al Niyyat Wa Al Ikhlas Wa Al Sidq

Session 06-10: Kitaab Al Muraqabat Wa Al Muhasabat

D. YEAR 4 SEMESTER 2 QUARTER 4: FIKR & DHUKR AL MAUT

Session 01-05: Kitab Al Fikr

Session 06-10: Kitab Dhikr Al Maut  Wa Ma Ba’adahu

REFERENCES

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[i]  (Isra:110)

[ii] (Al Omran:190-191)