Synopsis of the Islamic Studies Agenda

KS3 & 4 Islamic Studies Curriculum

The broad base for the Islamic Curriculum at Key Stage 3 & 4 comprises of Fiqh (understanding of the rules and regulations around the five pillars), Tareekh (Islamic History & and The Seerah – the life of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), Adab & Akhlaq (Manners and morals), Hadith & Aqa’aid (beliefs).

Al Mumin School prides itself as being a day school that offers a comprehensive Islamic curriculum alongside the National Curriculum. It is fundamental that parents realise the importance of a sound Islamic education for their children. Teaching and reviving traditional Islamic learning is one of the primary reasons for the opening of the school, as it is through knowledge that we learn how best to worship our Creator and fulfil our duties during our time on earth, in preparation for the Hereafter. Moreover, the Prophet (saw) made seeking knowledge obligatory on both the male and the female. Thus, it is our intention to revive and promote the tradition of learning the Islamic sciences.
Our hope is that over the five years that the pupils spend at Al Mumin Secondary School, their parents would have not only fulfilled their religious obligation in teaching their children the basics of their religion, but would have also given them the opportunity to enrich their minds and souls in knowledge of Allah (swt) and His blessed Prophet (saw), which would in turn provide a good platform for them to step in to higher education or the sphere of work.

Fiqh

As for the texts studied, they will either be in the English language or rendered into English from the Arabic. Most of the texts studied will be traditional texts. The pupils will learn the Hanafi school of thought pertaining to Fiqh and will focus on strengthening the learning of that which must be necessarily known by each responsible Muslim, or otherwise referred to in Arabic as Fardul ‘ayn knowledge.

Linguistically Fiqh is interpreted as ‘understanding’. Fiqh is a branch of knowledge that clarifies and defines the way we worship and live. It is obligatory on all morally responsible Muslims to study the science of Fiqh as it pertains; (i) Creed, and to (ii) the laws and rules of Muslim practice in all stages of their lives. The goal of this traditional programme is to help pupils to be the finest examples of Islamic behaviour in action and thought.  Its primary objective is to believe in what Allah (swt) and His Prophet (saw) have commanded us to believe in and to carry out the commands of Allah, Most High, in the correct manner and refrain from the prohibitions.

‘Aqidah (Muslim creed)
Tahara (purification)
Wudhu, ghusl, tayammum
Salah (Prayer), Integrals and Sunnah of the Prayer, Correct method of performing Prayer, Congregational Prayer
Friday Prayer (Jum’ah), ‘Iid Prayer (‘Idain), Funeral Prayer (Janaza), All other Prayers: Istikhara, Tasbih, Duha, Tauba, Shukr, Awabin, Ishraq
Islamic Living
Sawm (Fasting)
Zakat
Hajj (Pilgrimage)
The IHYA – The diseases and cures of the heart
Daily lessons from the Quran translation programme
Dhikr (Remembrance)
Ihsan – Tarbiyyah Program

Tareekh – Islamic History

Tareekh helps pupils develop a strong understanding of key events, figures, and periods in Islamic history. Through engaging lessons, children learn how historical events shaped Islamic civilisation and continue to influence the world today. The subject encourages reflection, critical thinking, and a deeper appreciation of Islamic heritage and identity.

Adab & Akhlaq – Manners & Morals in Islam

Adab & Akhlaq focuses on nurturing good character through the teachings of Islam. Pupils learn the importance of respectful behaviour, honesty, kindness, responsibility, and self-discipline, drawing on examples from the Qur’an and the life of the Prophet ﷺ. The subject supports children in developing strong moral values and positive conduct both inside and outside the classroom.
Hadith.

The Prophet occupies a central position in Islam, both as the vessel for Allah’s (swt) speech and as the primary interpreter of the Qur’an’s meanings. In Islam, hadiths, or saying of the Prophet (saw), are second only to the Qur’an as a source for legal, ethical, and spiritual guidance. In essence, they are a commentary on the word of Allah (swt) as expressed in the Qur’an.
The impact that good words have had on humanity throughout history is evident. The results resoundingly declare we can be touched and inspired by words that we listen or read and are moved to renew and remake ourselves as better, nobler, and more merciful human beings.

The objective of these lessons is to give the students an opportunity over the five years to listen to the Prophet’s own words (saw) and to enter into an internal dialogue with his words and through them to begin to know a man who Muslims, and even some western historians, believe to be the most significant human being who ever lived. They also offer the students an opportunity to be introduced personally to someone whom many of our human family revere as a fount of mercy, compassion, wisdom, justice, and love. All we have to do is give the children an opportunity to listen and understand the words of the Prophet (Peace and blessings of Allah be upon him).

Aqidah – Islamic Beliefs

Aqidah provides pupils with a clear and age-appropriate understanding of the core beliefs of Islam. Through structured learning, children explore belief in Allah, the Prophets, the revealed books, the angels, the Hereafter, and divine decree. The subject helps pupils build a strong foundation of faith, encouraging confidence in their beliefs and a thoughtful, reflective approach to their relationship with Allah.

KS3 and KS4 Enrichment – Islamic Tarbiyyah Program

Learning about Islam is one thing but learning how to live as a Muslim person in the modern era is a very unique challenge and one which is of immense importance and proportion. Al Mumin Secondary intends to help develop young children who have the knowledge, wisdom & ability to live, and present Islam to in a manner which challenges and dispels stereotypes & prejudices; with this aim in mind, we have introduced this subject.

The students learn how to become men & women who are considered assets to their families, communities & society at large. Islamic Living covers many areas and is designed to help the students live in a manner that brings about positive change to the societies that they live in.

The Tarbiyyah program is made up of several components that need to be worked through sequentially.

Booklet 1 – program to change our condition

• Introduction

Booklet 2 – Four Stages of purification methodology

• Purification of the Body (organs)
• Purification of the Mind
• Purification of the Heart & Soul
• Purification of the Spirit

Booklet 3 – Spiritual level of Prayer and Fasting

Booklet 4 – The Sweetness of Salah – commentary + word by word meaning + summary

Booklet 5 – Morning and Evening Adhkar

Booklet 6 – Hizbul Bahr (To be read after Asr Salah)

Book 7 – Ihya Ulum ud-Deen – Studied in secondary school – The Revival of the Religious Sciences is widely regarded as the greatest work of Muslim spirituality and is perhaps the most read work in the Muslim world after the Quran.

The Ihya Ulum ud-Deen – The Revival of the Religious Sciences is divided into 4 parts, and each containing ten chapters.

Part 1 – The acts of worship deals with knowledge and requirements of faith – ritual purity, prayer, fasting, pilgrimage, relation of the Quran and
so forth.
Part 2 – The norms of Daily life concentrates on people and society – the manners relating to eating, marriage, earning a living and friendship.
Part 3 – Qualities leading to perdition and Part 4 – Qualities leading to salvation are dedicated to the inner life of the soul& discusses first the
vices that people must overcome in themselves and then the virtues they must strive to achieve.
Part 4 – Daily timetable of reflection.