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Islamic Studies

Understand the Quran, explore prophetic stories and Seerah, and learn the meanings of Allah’s 99 Names.

Our Islamic Studies course for Grades 1–7 builds understanding through four core areas: selected Surahs with translation and explanation, Quranic stories and stories of the Prophets, the Seerah of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), and the Names and Attributes of Allah. Students explore the messages within Quranic passages, follow the Prophet’s life from childhood to his passing, and learn the meanings of Allah’s 99 Names through a gradual progression across grades. Age-appropriate storytelling, discussion, activities, and reflection connect these teachings with everyday life. Islamic beliefs, worship, and daily duas support the core learning, while values such as kindness, patience, gratitude, and responsibility are woven throughout.

Grade 1 - Knowing Allah and His messengers

The topics we cover

  • Surahs: Al-Fatihah, Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, An-Nas, and Al-Kawthar.
  • Prophet stories: Adam, Nuh, Ibrahim, Ismail and Yunus—creation, repentance, the ark, faith, the Kaabah and turning to Allah.
  • Seerah: A simple overview of Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) childhood, family, first revelation, Hijrah, Madinah, return to Makkah, Farewell Haj,j and passing.
  • Names of Allah: Ar-Rahman, Ar-Rahim, Al-Khaliq, Ar-Razzaq, As-Sami, Al-Basir, Al-Alim, Al-Karim, Al-Wadud, Al-Hafiz, As-Salam, Al-Wahhab, Al-Ghaffar and Al-Hadi.
  • Supporting topics: Salam, simple duas, cleanliness, and an introduction to Salah.

Grade 2 - Listening to guidance

The topics we cover

  • Listening to guidance
  • Surahs: Al-Fil, Quraysh, Al-Maun, Al-Kafirun, An-Nasr, Al-Masad and Al-Asr.
  • Prophet stories: Hud, Salih, Lut, Shuayb, Idris, Dhul-Kifl, and Musa’s early life.
  • Seerah: Family background, childhood, youth, marriage to Khadijah, first revelation, early believers, public invitation, opposition, and migration to Abyssinia.
  • Names of Allah: Al-Malik, Al-Quddus, Al-Mumin, Al-Muhaymin, Al-Bari, Al-Musawwir, Al-Fattah, Al-Latif, Al-Khabir, Al-Halim, Al-Ghafur, Ash-Shakur, Al-Mujib and At-Tawwab.
  • Supporting topics: Wudu, the purpose of Salah, and dua.

Grade 3 - Trust, patience and the Makkan mission

The topics we cover

  • Surahs: Al-Humazah, At-Takathur, Al-Qariah, Al-Adiyat, Az-Zalzalah, Al-Bayyinah, and Al-Qadr.
  • Prophet stories: Ishaq and Yaqub; Yusuf’s dream, separation, integrity, imprisonment, leadership and reunion; Ayyub’s patience; and Yunus’s repentance.
  • Seerah: First revelation, private and public invitation, persecution, Abyssinia, boycott, Year of Sorrow, Ta’if, Isra and Mi‘raj, pledges at Aqabah and Hijrah.
  • Names of Allah: Al-Aziz, Al-Hakim, Al-Waliyy, Al-Hamid, Al-Haqq, Al-Wakil, Al-Qawiyy, Al-Matin, Ar-Rauf, Al-Afuww, Al-Barr, Al-Wasi, Al-Muqit and Ar-Raqib.
  • Supporting topics: Fasting, prayer routine,s and seeking forgiveness.

Grade 4 - Courage, revelation and community

The topics we cover

  • Surahs: Al-Alaq, At-Tin, Ash-Sharh, Ad-Duha, Al-Layl, Ash-Shams, and Al-Balad.
  • Quranic stories: Musa’s childhood, Madyan, his mission with Harun, Pharaoh, the magicians, deliverance, Bani Israi,l and Qarun.
  • Seerah: Hijrah, the mosque and brotherhood in Madinah, community agreements, change of qiblah, Badr, Uhud, the Tren,ch and family/community life.
  • Names of Allah: Al-Ahad, Al-Wahid, As-Samad, Al-Hayy, Al-Qayyum, Al-Aliyy, Al-Kabir, Al-Azim, Al-Majeed, Al-Qadir, Al-Muqtadir, Al-Badi, An-Nur and Al-Hasib.
  • Supporting topics: Salah, fasting, and charitable giving.

Grade 5 - Wisdom, leadership and reconciliation

The topics we cover

  • Surahs: Al-Fajr, Al-Ghashiyah, Al-Ala, At-Tariq, and Al-Buruj.
  • Quranic stories: Dawud, Sulayman, Ilyas and Al-Yasa; Luqman’s advice; the People of the Cave; and the two gardens.
  • Seerah: Hudaybiyyah, messages to rulers, Khaybar, Umrat al-Qada, the conquest of Makkah, mercy and leadership decisions.
  • Names of Allah: Al-Jabbar, Al-Mutakabbir, Al-Qahhar, Al-Hakam, Al-Adl, Al-Jalil, Al-Baith, Ash-Shahid, Al-Muhsi, Al-Mubdi, Al-Muid, Al-Muhyi, Al-Mumit and Al-Jami.
  • Supporting topics: Charity, rights, promise,s and worship.

Grade 6 - Steadfastness and the final Seerah events

The topics we cover

  • Surahs: Al-Inshiqaq, Al-Mutaffifin, Al-Infitar, At-Takwir, and Abasa.
  • Quranic stories: Zakariyya, Yahya, Maryam and Isa; the disciples; the People of the Town; the People of the Garden; and Talut and Jalut.
  • Seerah: Conquest of Makkah, Hunayn, Ta’if, Tabuk, delegations, daily leadership, Farewell Hajj, farewell teachings, final illness and passing.
  • Names of Allah: Al-Qabid, Al-Basit, Al-Khafid, Ar-Rafi, Al-Muizz, Al-Mudhill, Al-Muqaddim, Al-Muakhkhir, Al-Awwal, Al-Akhir, Az-Zahir, Al-Batin, Al-Mutaali and Al-Ghaniyy.
  • Supporting topics: Hajj, worship with understanding, and responsibilities to others.

Grade 7 - Connecting the Quran and prophetic guidance

The topics we cover

  • Complete Surahs: An-Naziat, An-Naba, and Al-Mulk.
  • Selected passages: Al-Kahf 18:60–98 and Al-Hashr 59:22–24.
  • Quranic stories: Musa and the learned servant, Dhul-Qarnayn, the sons of Adam, Saba, Uzayr’s mention, the unnamed traveller in 2:25,9 and Ibrahim’s question about resurrection.
  • Prophet review: All 25 named Prophets, their Quran reference, and connections between their messages.
  • Seerah: A complete chronological review from birth to passing, connecting major events and checking their sources.
  • Names of Allah: Al-Wajid, Al-Maajid, Al-Waali, Al-Muntaqim, Malik-ul-Mulk, Dhul-Jalali wal-Ikram, Al-Muqsit, Al-Mughni, Al-Mani, Ad-Darr, An-Nafi, Al-Baqi, Al-Warith, Ar-Rashid and As-Sabur—plus a review of the full 99-name register.
  • Supporting topics: Beliefs and worship connected to the passages studied.