IACC Sunday School Curriculum Grade 3 Detailed syllabus GRADE 3 : AQEEDAH SYLLABUS September 10 t h : First day for Sunday school, meet the student and give the books.what does Allah (SWT) do? We can t see Allah (SWT) but we can know many things about Him by understanding what He does. September 17 t h : Some Names of Allah (SWT) students can know more about Allah (SWT) by studying some of His beautiful names; these names give us a better understanding of Allah (SWT) mode of action and His qualities. September 24 t h : Allah the most merciful, His mercy covers everything. Allah (SWT) is so merciful and how His mercy benefits all of us October 1 s t : Allah (SWT) the best judge, one of the most significant qualities. Allah (SWT) wants us to be fair when we deal with others. The students will learn about Allah s judgment and why we should depend upon His judgment. Page 1 of 8
IACC Sunday School Curriculum Grade 3 October 8 t h : We are Muslims. If we want to know someone we need to know what he does and what he believes. As Muslims, we do certain things and believe in something. The student will learn the few important requirements that make us Muslim. October 15 t h : Some names of the Qur an. The Qur an has several other names explain some of the unique qualities of the Qur an students should memorize and understand the eight names given in the lesson. October 22 n d : Hadith the students will get a basic understanding of the hadith. They will learn the names of the major compilers of Hadith and how many major books of hadith are now available. October 29 t h : Shahadah announcing Allah (SWT) is one, shahadah is the declaration of our faith in Islam. The students will learn what it means when we declare shahadah. The will also learn why Shahadah makes us Muslim? First semester project assigned. Page 2 of 8
IACC Sunday School Curriculum Grade 3 November 5 t h : Types of Salat, there are several types of salat performed by a Muslim. The students will learn the basics of different types of salat and when these salat are done. November 12 t h : Why we make Salat, Muslims are required to make salat for several reasons. The students will learn the importance of salat and how doing salat makes us better Muslims. November 19 t h : Sawm the third pillar of Islam, fasting is one of the pillars of Islam. The students will get a basic idea about fasting and its purpose. First Quiz Hand Out the reviews sheet. November 26 t h: Thanksgiving holiday. December 3 r d :Review for the Midterm Exam Go over all the questions. December 10 t h: Review for the Midterm Exam Go over all the questions. Page 3 of 8
IACC Sunday School Curriculum Grade 3 December 17 t h : Midterm Exams December 24 t h : Winter break holiday. January 7 t h : Hajj the fifth pillar of Islam, this lesson will give brief outline of Hajj and its rituals. The students will also learn brief history of Ibrahim (A), Isma il (A) and Hajar. They will also learn the manes of the places related to Hajj. January 14 t h : The Prophet Muhammad (S) in Makkah, in this lesson the students will learn brief history of the life of the Prophet (S) when he was in Makkah from his birth until he migrated to Madinah. January 21 s t : The Prophet (S) in Madinah, in this lesson the students will learn brief history of the life of the Prophet (S) after he migrated to Madinah until he liberated Makkah. The students will also learn the manes of the first three battles fought against the Muslims. January 28 t h : Page 4 of 8
IACC Sunday School Curriculum Grade 3 How Rasulullah (S) treated others, in this lesson the students will learn a few things about how the Prophet (S) treated people. Many were his companions and many were his enemies, in a story format this lesson follows the daily life of the Prophet (S). February 4 t h : Isma il (A) and Ish aq (A) Prophet of Allah (SWT), in this lesson the students will learn about two prophets, starting from their birth and their contribution of the future generations. February 11 t h : Parent teacher conferences February 18 t h : Daw ud (A) a Prophet of Allah (SWT) the student will learn the life and mission of the Prophet in fascinating. The students will learn how Dawad (A) becomes the king; they will also read a short summary about the major achievements of Prophets (A). January February 28 t h : Is a (A), in this lesson provides a short summary of the life and mission of the Prophet Isa (A) Second semester project assigned. Page 5 of 8
IACC Sunday School Curriculum Grade 3 March 4 t h : Being Kind a virtue of the believers. The teachings the Qur an and the Prophet (S) encourage us to be kind to others, this lesson tells us why being kind to others I is good virtue. March 12th: Spring break holiday March 18 t h : Forgiveness is a quality of the believers. Allah (SWT) is the most forgiving; He forgives our sins and wipes them off if we pray to Him. Allah (SWT) wants us to have the quality of forgiveness; in this lesson students will learn the importance of forgiveness. March 25 t h : Good deeds are a duty of the believers. Doing good deeds makes us good Muslims. Belief in Islam is not enough; we must also do good deeds. This lesson shows why we should always do good deeds. April 1 s t : Cleanliness is a quality of the true believers. One of the important teachings of Islam is to be clean physically, but we should also keep our minds clean. This lesson discusses the importance of cleanliness and how we can keep ourselves clean. Page 6 of 8
IACC Sunday School Curriculum Grade 3 April 8 t h : The right path, the straight path both loved by Allah (SWT). He says we should always follow the right path, this lesson discusses what the right path is, how we can know which path and how to follow that path. April 15 t h: Muslim family, this lesson discusses some of the characteristics of an ideal Muslim Family. Students will learn what the Muslim family does n daily basis and what makes Them good Muslims. April 22 t h : Perseverance never give up, Islam requires us to show patience and perseverance. The Students will learn the importance of perseverance as a main quality of true believers. April 29 t h : Final Quiz. Handing final review sheet. Punctuality doing things on time, timeliness is an important value of Islam.We offer ignore the need of being timely in many things we do in life. In this lesson students will learn why Allah (SWT) encourages us to be punctual in life. May 6 t h :Review for the final Exam Go over all the questions. Page 7 of 8
IACC Sunday School Curriculum Grade 3 May 13th:Review for the final Exam Go over all the questions. May 20 t h: Final Exam Early Registration. Last day for Sunday school May 27th:Early Registration/ Report Cards. Page 8 of 8
IACC Sunday School Curriculum Grade 4 GRADE 4 : AQEEDAH SYLLABUS *HW for each week is from the lesson taught that day during Sunday School from the end of the chapters Detailed syllabus This table summarizes the Course Syllabus that will be covered during the year. Week # Date covered 1. 09/10 Introduction, book distribution, labeling etc 2. 09/17 WL- Rewards of Allah (chapter 1) 3. 09/24 WL- Discipline of Allah (chapter 2) 4. 10/01 WL-Names of Allah (chapter 3) Quiz 1 (W.L lesson 1 & 2) 5. 10/08 Books of Allah WL (Chapter 4) 6. 7. Lesson Plan/ Topics to be covered 2 nd Period AQEEDAH 10/15 Dua Day-Kids Memorize and recite the Dua on Page 10 and 12 Quiz 2 (W.L lesson 3 & 4) 10/22 Project Due-Memorize and write 10 names of Allah with meaning 8. 10/29 Truthfulness (W.L 25) 9. 11/05 Perseverance (W.L 26) 10. 11/12 11. 11/19 Make up day 12. 12/03 Why do we Pray & Preparation of Salah Iqra Book 11 and 12 Quiz 3 ( W.L lesson 25 & 26) Making Wudu & Tayamum Iqra Book 13 and 14- Quiz 4 (Iqra Book 11 & 12) 13. 12/10 Quiz 5 ( Iqra Book 13 & 14) Review 14. 12/17 MIDTERM EXAM 15. 01/07 16. 01/14 Making the Adhan & Learning to Make the Adhan- Iqra Book 15 and 16 Five Daily Salawat & Making the intention for the Salah -Iqra Book 18 and 19 Quiz 1 (Iqra Book 15 & 16) Page 1 of 3
IACC Sunday School Curriculum Grade 4 Week # Date covered Lesson Plan/ Topics to be covered 2 nd Period AQEEDAH 17. 01/21 18. 01/28 Types of Salah & Preparing to offer Two Rakat of Fard Quiz 2 (Iqra Book 18 & 19) Offering Two Rakat (1 st Rakat, 2 nd Rakat & Fard Salawat of four- Iqra Book 22,23 and 24 Teacher will practically demonstrate How to perform two rakat and four rakat salah 19. 02/04 Quiz 3 (Iqra Book 20 & 21) 2 Rakah Salah Practice-Activity Salah Detectors "To Conduct this activity substitute teachers are required where the sub manages the class and teacher pulls out student and test students on performing two rakat salah and four rakat salah.- This is a graded project" 20. 02/18 Continuation of last week s work 21. 02/25 Continuation of last week s work 22. 03/04 23. 03/18 24. 03/25 25. 04/01 26. 04/08 27. 04/15 28. 04/22 29. 04/29 Make up day Salat ul -Witr, Sunnah and Nafl- Iqra Book 25 Making Friends- Iqra Book 27 Rights of Quran & Rights of Parents- Iqra Book 28 and 29 Quiz 4 (Iqra Book 25 & 27) Good Manners and Protecting Earth- Iqra Book 30 and 31 Quiz 5 (Iqra Book 28 & 29) Day of Judgement And The Last Day- Weekend Learning 27 And Iqra Book 9 Teacher will combine materials from Both the lesson and prepare the lecture Quiz 6 (Iqra Book 30 & 31) 30. 05/06 Exam Review 31. 05/13 Exam Review 32. 05/20 FINAL EXAM Eid: Significance of the festivities- Weekend Learning 28 Review- Quiz 7 (W.L lesson 27, 28 & Iqra Book 9) Page 2 of 3
IACC Sunday School Curriculum Grade: 5 GRADE 5 : AQEEDAH SYLLABUS *HW for each week is from the lesson taught that day during Sunday School from the end of the chapters Detailed syllabus This table summarizes the Course Syllabus that will be covered during the year. Week# Date covered Lesson Plan/ Topics to be covered 1 st Period 1. 09/10 Introduction to Aqeedah 5 th Grade 2. 09/17 Chapter 1: Allah Our Sole Master. 3. 09/24 Chapter 2: Why should we Worship Allah? 4. 10/01 Quiz 1 (Ch. 1 & 2) Class activity or project 5. 10/08 Chapter 3: Revelation of the Quran 6. 10/15 Quiz 2 (Ch. 3) Chapter 26: Significance of Salah/ Project Announced 7. 10/22 8. 10/29 9. 11/05 10. 11/12 11. 11/19 Review salah/ Activity See What is Fard, Wajib, Sunnah and Nafl Salah page Quiz 3 (Ch. 26 and Salah) Chapter 27: Significance of Sawm Review Quiz 4 (Ch. 27) Chapter 28: Zakat and Sadaqa:Similarities and Differences Quiz 5 (Ch. 28) Make up day for Quizzes Out of class presentation See Semester Project page and Topics for Semester 1 Project page 12. 12/03 Make up day / Review 13. 12/10 Mid Term Review 14. 12/17 MIDTERM EXAM 15. 01/07 Chapter 20: Major Masajid of the world 16. 01/14 Quiz 6 (Ch. 20) Recap 17. 01/21 Chapter 21:Upholding Truth 18. 01/28 Chapter 22: Responsibility and Punctuality Page 1 of 2
IACC Sunday School Curriculum Grade: 5 Week# Date covered Lesson Plan/ Topics to be covered 1 st Period 19. 02/04 Review Chapter 21, 22 Quiz 7 (Ch. 21 & 22) 20. 02/18 Chapter 23: My mind my body/ Project Announced 21. 02/25 Review of wudu & Tayammum See Performing Wudu, Ghusl, Tayammum pages 22. 03/04 Chapter 24: Kindness and forgiveness 23. 03/18 Review Chapter 23, 24 and Quiz 8 (Ch. 23 & 24) 24. 03/25 Chapter 25: The middle path 25. 04/01 26. 04/08 27. 04/15 28. 04/22 29. 04/29 Quiz 9 (Ch. 25) See End of Semester 2 activity small plays/ Halaal and Haraam food/ earnings Iqra book See End of Semester 2 activity small plays/ Halaal and Haraam food/ earnings Iqra book Project See Semester Project page and Topics for Semester 2 Project page Quiz 10 Make up Day+ Projects Project See Semester Project page and Topics for Semester 2 Project page 30. 05/06 Final Exam Review 31. 05/13 Final Exam Review 32. 05/20 Final Exam Page 2 of 2
IACC Sunday School Curriculum Grade: 6 GRADE 6 : AQEEDAH SYLLABUS *HW for each week is from the lesson taught that day during Sunday School from the end of the chapters Detailed syllabus This table summarizes the Course Syllabus that will be covered during the year. Week# Date covered Lesson Plan/ Topics to be covered 1 st Period 1. 09/10 Attributes of Allah 2. 09/17 The promise of Allah? 3. 09/24 Quiz 1 (Attributes and Promise of Allah) Objective of Quran 4. 10/01 Objective of Quran 5. 10/08 Quiz 2 (Obj. of Quran) Compilation of Quran 6. 10/15 Compilation of the Quran 7. 10/22 Previous scriptures of the Quran 8. 10/29 Quiz 3 (Compilation and Scriptures of Quran) Project 9. 11/05 Importance of Shahadah 10. 11/12 11. 11/19 Quiz 4 (Shahadah) Hadith, compilation and narrators Quiz 5 (Hadith) Project presentation 12. 12/03 Make up day 13. 12/10 Mid Term Review 14. 12/17 MIDTERM 15. 01/07 Taqwa 16. 01/14 Quiz 6 (Taqwa) My friend is a muslim now 17. 01/21 My Friendship with other genders 18. 01/28 Make up day 19. 02/04 Quiz 7 (Muslim Virtues) Al Qiyamah- The Awakening 20. 02/18 Ruh and Nafs 21. 02/25 Quiz 8 (Qiyamah, Ruh, Nafs) Page 1 of 2
IACC Sunday School Curriculum Grade: 6 Week# Date covered Lesson Plan/ Topics to be covered 1 st Period The Angels an Jinn 22. 03/04 The angels and Jinn 23. 03/18 Shaitan 24. 03/25 Quiz 9 (Angels, Jinns, and Shaitan) 25. 04/01 Project 26. 04/08 Review / Class activity 27. 04/15 Reading salah vs performing salah 28. 04/22 Quiz 10 (Salah) 29. 04/29 Make up day 30. 05/06 Final Exam Review 31. 05/13 Final Exam Review 32. 05/20 Final Exam Page 2 of 2
IACC Sunday School Curriculum Grade: 7 GRADE 7: AQEEDAH SYLLABUS *HW for each week is from the lesson taught that day during Sunday School from the end of the chapters 1.1 Class Schedule Week # Date Topic 1 Introduction/ice breaker 09/10 WL Chapter 1 Why Islam? What is Islam (Power Point Presentation available) 2 WL Chapter 2 The Quran: Its Qualitative Names 09/17 Project: Brochure on Quran-Discuss facts of Quran, divide class into groups, have the students do group Discussions-Project due on 10/16 3 WL Chapter 3 Istighfar: Seeking Forgiveness and Protection (Power Point Presentation 09/24 available) 4 10/01 WL Chapter 4 Allah-Angry or Kind? (Power Point Presentation available) 5 WL Chapter 5 Islamic Greeting: Wishing Peace 10/08 Project Brochure on Quran-Presentation 6 10/15 Exam 1 (Chapters 1-5) 7 10/22 WL Chapter 17 How to Achieve Success 8 10/29 WL Chapter 18 Character of the Prophets 9 11/05 WL Chapter 20 Purification: Physical and Spiritual Hygiene 10 11/12 Exam 2 (Chapters 17, 18 & 20) 11 11/19 WL Chapter 21 Permitted and Prohibited 12 12/03 WL Chapter 22 Lailatul Qadr: The Night of Majesty 13 12/10 Make up day / Review 14 12/17 Mid Term Exam 15 01/07 Meaningful Prayer-Importance of Salah - Qur'anic verses and ahadith on Salah 16 01/14 Meaningful Prayer-Fiqh of salah - wudu, who is exempted, qadha, and qasr 17 01/21 Meaningful Prayer-Translation of tasbeehat in Salah 18 01/28 Meaningful Prayer-Translation of other parts of salah 19 Meaningful Prayer-Activity Divide students into groups-let them have discussions to prep 02/04 for the Salah Poster-due on 2/19 20 02/18 Exam 4 Meaningful Prayer 21 02/25 Meaningful Prayer-Demos for Salah Posters 22 03/04 Meaningful Prayer-Demos for Salah Posters 23 03/18 Virtues of the first 10 days of Dhul-Hijja 24 Asma al Husna-Discuss worksheet, have students complete and bring in next week, assign 03/25 task of choosing 3 names and giving presentation on them 25 04/01 Asma al Husna-worksheet review and class presentation 26 04/08 WL Chapter 23 Fasting During Ramadan: The Month of Beneifts Page 1 of 3
IACC Sunday School Curriculum Grade: 7 27 04/15 WL Chapter 24 My Family is Muslim Now 28 04/22 WL Chapter 26 Guard Your Tongue: Think Before you Speak 29 04/29 WL Chapter 27 Lessons from Past Civilizations 30 05/06 WL Chapter 28 Science in the Quran 31 05/13 Final Exam Review (Oral review with students) 32 05/20 Final Exam (Chapters 23, 24, 26, 27 & 28) Page 2 of 3
IACC Sunday School Curriculum Grade: 8 GRADE 8: AQEEDAH SYLLABUS *HW for each week is from the lesson taught that day during Sunday School from the end of the chapters Detailed syllabus This table summarizes the Course Syllabus that will be covered during the year. WEEK DATE LESSON PLANS DESCRIPTION/EXTENSION LESSONS 1. Introduction to the class. The grades are based on exam, attendance, 09/10 Review of Masjid and class etiquettes. participation and project. Highlights of the lessons to be done this year. 2. Modesty and Pride Understanding concept of Modesty. Importance of 09/17 modesty in Islam. Discussion on how can we practice modesty in our daily lives. 3. Modesty and Pride Modesty is for both man and woman. Read verses 09/24 from Surah An Nur.Pride /show off destroy all the good deeds. 4. 10/01 Modesty and Pride Complete worksheet at the end of lesson. 5. 10/08 Seeking forgiveness and repentance from Allah 6. 10/15 Seeking forgiveness and repentance from Allah 7. 8. 9. 10/22 10/29 11/05 Seeking forgiveness and repentance from Allah Exam 1 Istighfar and tawba.why we do istighfar?learn from Quran verses and ahadith. Allah is most forgiving and He likes repentance. Terms of Tawba. Pinpoint source of sins.memorize Astighfirulah rabbi min qul le zanbiyun wa atubu illeh with meaning. Benfits of istaghfar and Tawba.Complete worksheet.memorize dua 1 with meaning (part of exam 1) Modesty and Pride &Seeking forgiveness and repentance from Allah Dua # 1 is part of Exam # 1 Who are the people of Taqwa Understanding taqwa. Surah al Imran ayahs 134-135. Project assignment to students Rewards for Muttaqeen as mentioned in Quran and how to practice taqwa 10. 11/12 Who are the people of Taqwa Understanding taqwa. 11. 12. 11/19 12/03 Nafs and its types Three types of Nafs.Learn how commanding nafs controls you. Memorize dua Allahumma inni auzubika min sharre nafsi with meaning Nafs and its types Understanding the nafs that blames.memorize dua 2 with meaning.study the nafs that is at peace (mutmai n) and people with nafs mutmain will be succeed.complete worksheet. Memorize Dua 2 with meaning (part of exam #2) Page 1 of 2
13. IACC Sunday School Curriculum Grade: 8 Exam 2 (Mid Term) review Exam 2 review 12/10 14. 15. 16. 12/17 01/07 01/14 Exam 2 (Mid Term) Project Presentations & Chapter 1 from WL Chapter 2 & 3 of WL Nafs and its types Dua # 2 is part of Exam # 2 Chapter 1-Divine Names Objective of the Quran & Hadith: Collection and Classification 17. 18. 01/21 01/28 The end of the world The end of the world Read quran verses regarding day of judgement. Group discussion on some of the signs that already appeared Major signs of the day of judgement.arrival of Mehdi,dajjal and jesus.final signs of qiyamah. Complete worksheet. Dua 3 memorization 19. 02/04 Exam 3 The End of the World Dua # 3 is part of Exam # 3 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 02/18 02/25 03/04 03/18 03/25 04/01 04/08 04/15 04/22 Chapters 4 & 5 WL Chapters 6 & 7 WL Chapters 8 & 9 WL Seven Under the shade of Allah Seven Under the shade of Allah Seven Under the shade of Allah Exam 4 Chapter 10 & 11 WL Chapter 22, 23 Chapter 28 Madhhab: A Brief Overview Hope, Hopefulness and Hopelessness Trials in Life: Everyone will Experience Them Friends and Friendship: What is a good Friend? Friendship with Non-Muslims Dating: How Islam Looks at the Issue Who will be under the shade of Allah when there will be no shade except Him. Continuation of studying characteristics of seven under the shade. Complete worksheet and dua 4 memorization. Seven Under the shade of Allah Dua # 4 is part of Exam # 4 Duties Towards Parents Islam for Middle-School Students Performance of Hajj Paradise and Hell Permitted and Prohibited Food 04/29 30. 05/06 Appendix 2 8 Given at the end of the book 31. 05/13 Final Exam Review 32. 05/20 Exam 5-Final Exam Chapters 1-11 & 22, 23 and 28 of WL Page 2 of 2