Quran, Arabic, & Islamic Studies Curriculum

Elementary

  • Curriculum: I Love Islam (Idries Shah Foundation/ISF Publications)

    Domains Covered:

    • Aqeedah: Belief

    • Seerah: Life of the Prophet (ﷺ)

    • Fiqh: Worship and rulings

    • Akhlaaq: Character and manners

    • Ibadah: Practical aspects of worship

    • Islamic History

    Skills Developed:

    • Moral reasoning and character development

    • Faith-based understanding

    • Application of Islamic practices

    • Reflection and spiritual growth

    Assessment:

    • Performance tasks

    • Reflection activities

    • Knowledge checks

    • Character-based applications

  • Curriculum: Bidaya (Foundational Reading & Recitation)

    Skills Developed:

    • Letter recognition and reading

    • Correct pronunciation and articulation

    • Basic Tajweed rules

    • Fluency in recitation

    • Memorization (Hifz) of Surahs from Juz’ 30 to Juz’ 28

    Assessments:

    • Recitation rubrics

    • Oral assessments

    • Hifz tracking sheets

  • Curriculum: Bidaya + Taalam al-Arabiyyah (تَعَلَّمَ العَرَبِيَّة)

    Skills Developed:

    • Listening & speaking

    • Vocabulary & grammar

    • Letter recognition and writing

    • Accurate pronunciation

    • Beginning reading fluency

    • Cultural awareness

    Program Strengths:

    • Research-based and developmentally appropriate

    • Visual, auditory, and interactive components

    • Clear progression leading into textbook-based instruction

Secondary

  • Curricula:

    • Quran Primer (Cemil Gulseven)

    • Tajweed Illustrated (Dr. Ayman Swaid)

    Skills Developed

    • Tilawah: accurate recitation

    • Hifz: memorization

    • Tadabbur: reflection and understanding

    • Tajweed: rule-based articulation

    • Akhlaaq and Tarbiyah: character and spiritual development

    Assessment Methods

    • Recitation rubrics

    • Oral Tajweed checks

    • Memorization tracking

    • Application and reflection tasks

  • Curriculum: Bayyinah

    Skills Developed

    • Grammar and morphology (sarf & nahw)

    • Vocabulary acquisition and root analysis

    • Sentence structure and comprehension

    • Understanding Quranic meaning through language

  • Curriculum: Learning Islam

    Learning Islam offers comprehensive coverage of belief, worship, Seerah, Fiqh, manners, and Islamic history with an emphasis on real-life application and ethical decision-making.

    Learning Experiences

    • Text-based study and discussions

    • Case studies and role play

    • Reflection and ethical reasoning

    • Performance-based assessments

  • Curriculum: Living Iman

    Living Iman focuses on spiritual identity, civic responsibility, and application of Islamic principles to modern challenges. Instruction emphasizes reflection, critical thinking, character development, and practical application of faith.

    Skills Developed

    • Understanding of Aqeedah and Seerah

    • Ethical reasoning and character development

    • Civic responsibility and leadership

    • Application of Islamic principles to daily life