SYLLABUS FOR ATFAL EDUCATIONAL COMPETITIONS AT 2018 LOCAL, REGIONAL & NATIONAL IJTEMA SITARA Atfal: Ages 7-8 years HILAL Atfal: Ages 9-10 years QAMAR Atfal: Ages 11-12 years BADAR Atfal: Ages 13-15 years Competitions Requiring Qualification: Recitation of the Holy Qur an, Memorization of the Holy Qur an (Qamar & Badar), Speech and Urdu Poem. Open Competitions: Essay, Prayers, Adhan (for 9 and under) & Spelling Bee (Sitara and Hilal) The Top 3 finalists per age group for each region qualify from the respective regional Ijtema. Names of Regional Winners MUST be submitted by April 15th, 2018 via email to taleem@atfalusa.org. Any Tifl who did not qualify through the Regional Ijtema s, will not be allowed to compete in competitions requiring qualifications. INDIVIDUAL COMPETITIONS SITARA ATFAL (Ages 7 8) Syllabus Item Recitation of The Holy Qur an (Qualifying Atfal Only) Sura Al-Baqara, First 17 Verses (Random portion(s) will be asked) Memorization of The Holy Qur an (Qualifying Atfal Only) Last 3 Chapters of Holy Quran Poem (Qualifying Atfal Only does not need to be memorized) Ho fazl teera ya Reb ya koi ibtala ho (Urdu) first two couplets Quraan sab se acha Quraan sab se piyara (Urdu) first two couplets Al-Qaseedah (Arabic) by The Promised Messiah (as) (Couplets 1 4) Religious Knowledge (Open Competition) Full Salat in Arabic Prayer after Wudhu (with translation) Five Pillars of Islam, Six Articles of Faith Hadith: Think before you speak (with translation), Cleanliness (with translation) English Speech (Prepare a 2-Minute speech on a Topic below) (Qualifying Atfal Only) - The importance of reciting the Holy Qur an daily - Importance of speaking the truth - Serving mankind Essay Competition (Pick one of the Topics below Max 700 Words) - Deadline: June 15, 2018 Prayer the key to paradise * Submit Essay with Tifl Name, Majlis, Age to taleem@atfalusa.org by the deadline. HILAL ATFAL (Ages 9 10) Syllabus Item Recitation of The Holy Qur an (Qualifying Atfal Only) Sura Al-Baqara, First 17 Verses (Random portion(s) will be asked) Memorization of The Holy Qur an (Qualifying Atfal Only) Last 10 Chapters Poem (Qualifying Atfal Only does not need to be memorized) Khuda ke pak logon ko khuda se nusrat aati hai first two couplets Hai dast e qibla numa La ilaha illallah first two couplets http://taleem.atfalusa.org Page 1
Al-Qaseedah (Arabic) by The Promised Messiah (as) (Couplets 5 8) Religious Knowledge (Open Competition) Full Salat in Arabic Translation of Surah Fatiha 5 Attributes of Allah - with translation Etiquettes of Salat English Speech (Prepare a 3-Minute speech on a Topic) (Qualifying Atfal Only) - The Holy Qur an - guidance for all mankind - Importance of Namaz in congregation - Allah helps those who help themselves Essay Competition (Pick one of the Topics below Max 700 Words) - Deadline: June 15, 2018 Is religion the main cause of conflict in the world today? * Submit Essay with Tifl Name, Majlis, Age to taleem@atfalusa.org by the deadline. QAMAR ATFAL (11-12) Syllabus Item Recitation of The Holy Qur an (Qualifying Atfal Only) Chapter Al- Feel, Al-Maoon, Al-Kaafiroon (Random Surah will be asked) Memorization of The Holy Qur an (Qualifying Atfal Only Arabic Only) Last 14 Chapters Ayat-ul-Qursi (Chapter 2, Verse 256) Chapter 2: Verses 1 8 Poem (Qualifying Atfal Only does not need to be memorized) Jamaalo husne Quran noore jane har musalman he (Urdu) first two couplets Meri raat din bus yehi ik sada hai (Urdu) first two couplets Al-Qaseedah (Arabic) by The Promised Messiah (as} (Couplets 9 12) Religious Knowledge (Open Competition) Full Salat in Arabic with English Translation Translation of Dua-e Qanoot Prayer for Steadfastness and Allah s Help (with translation) Hadith with translation: Best Remembrance of Allah English Speech (Prepare a 3-Minute speech on a Topic) (Qualifying Atfal Only) - The Holy Qur an - a source of peace - Blessings of Khilafat - Building a connection with Allah Essay Competition (Max 1,000 Words) - Deadline: June 15, 2018 Are threats to world peace the most pressing concern facing the world today? * Submit Essay with Tifl Name, Majlis, Age to taleem@atfalusa.org by the deadline. BADAR ATFAL (13-15) Syllabus Item Recitation of The Holy Qur an (Qualifying Atfal Only) Chapter 101-111 (Random portion(s) will be asked) Memorization of The Holy Qur an (Qualifying Atfal Only Arabic Only) Surah Al-Zilzaal, Al-Qaariah Chapter 2:1-17 Poem (Qualifying Atfal Only does not need to be memorized) Hai Shukre Rabe azawajal (Urdu) first two couplets http://taleem.atfalusa.org Page 2
Nonehalane Jamaat mujhe kuch kehna he (Urdu) first two couplets Al-Qaseedah (Arabic) by The Promised Messiah (as} (Couplets 12 15) Religious Knowledge (Open Competition) Full Salat in Arabic with English Translation Hadith with Translation: Persistance in Prayers Funeral Prayer (with translation) Conditions of Bai'at 1-4 English Speech (Prepare a 3-Minute speech on a Topic) (Qualifying Atfal Only) - Prophecies of the Holy Qur an - Rope of Allah - Isn't Allah enough for his servant? Essay Competition (Max 1,000 Words) - Deadline: June 15, 2018 Modern social evils How does Islam protect us from these? * Submit Essay with Tifl Name, Majlis, Age to taleem@atfalusa.org by the deadline. OTHER COMPETITIONS Syllabus Item Adhan Competition (Open to ALL ages 9 & Under) Spelling Bee (Sitara and Hilal Only) - Separate Open Competition Team Trivia - Only Teams from a Region 6 Atfal Qualifier Open Open Regional Team Next Atfal Exam Study Guide (February 2018) The next Atfal exam will be based on Memorization of Quran and Religious Knowledge parts of the Ijtema syllabus above and the following slides from the recent monthly Atfal classes: https://www.atfalusa.org/atfalday/maa-usa-trip/ https://www.atfalusa.org/challenges-at-school-part-i/ https://www.atfalusa.org/challenges-at-school-part-ii/ https://www.atfalusa.org/atfa-chanda/ The exam will inshallah be conducted before the end of February 2018 in your local Majlis (ask your Nazim Atfal or Qaid Majlis for the exact date). http://taleem.atfalusa.org Page 3
SITARA ATFAL (Ages 7 8) Competition: Recitation of The Holy Qur an
Competition: Memorization of The Holy Qur an
Competition: Poem HO FAZL TEERA YA REB YA KOI IBTALA HO (URDU) Transliteration of Urdu Nazam Ho Fezl teeraa yaa Reb yaa koi ibltelaa ho Raazi hen ham usi men jis men teri rezaa ho Mit jaaun men to is ki perwah nahiin hai kuch bhii Meeri fenaa se haasil ger diin ko beqaa ho
QURAAN SAB SE ACHA QURAAN SAB SE PIYARA (URDU) Transliteration of Urdu Nazam Quraan sub se achaa Quraan dil ki quwwet Allah mian ka khet hai Ustaani jee perhaa do Quaan sub se piyaaraa Quraan hai sehaaraa jo mere naam aayaa jaldii mujhee sipaaraa
AL-QASEEDAH (ARABIC) BY THE PROMISED MESSIAH (AS) (COUPLETS 1 4)
Competition: Religious Knowledge(Open Competition) Full Salat in Arabic Prayer after Wudhu (with translation) Five Pillars of Islam, Six Articles of Faith Hadith: Think before you speak (with translation), Cleanliness (with translation) FULL SALAT IN ARABIC
PRAYER AFTER WUDU (WITH TRANSLATION)
SIX ARTICLES OF FAITH
FIVE PILLARS OF ISLAM HADITH: (WITH TRANSLATION)
Sura Al Baqara, First 17 Verses HILAL ATFAL (Ages 9 10) Competition: Recitation of The Holy Qur an
Last 10 Chapters Competition: Memorization of The Holy Qur an
Competition: Poem Poem Khuda ke pak logon ko khuda se nusrat aati hai first two couplets Hai dast e qibla numa La ilaha illallah first two couplets Al Qaseedah (Arabic) by The Promised Messiah (as) (Couplets 5 8) Khuda ke pak logon ko khuda se nusrat aati hai Transliteration of Urdu Nazam Khudaa ke paak logon ko Khuda se Nusret aati hai Jab aati hai to phir aalem ko ik aalem dikhaati hai Wo benti hai hawa aur her khese rah ko urati hai Wo ho jaati hai aag aur her mukhalif ko jalaati hai
Hai dast e qibla numa La ilaha illallah first two couplets Transliteration of Urdu Nazam Hai deste qibla numaa Laa ilaahaa illallaah Hai derde dil ki dawaa Laa ilaahaa illallaah Kisi ki cheshme fasun saaz ne kiyaa jaaduu To dil se nikli sedaa Laa ilaahaa illallaah
Al Qaseedah (Arabic) by The Promised Messiah (as) (Couplets 5 8)
Full Salat in Arabic Translation of Surah Fatiha 5 Attributes of Allah with translation Etiquettes of Salat Full Salat in Arabic Competition: Religious Knowledge
5 Attributes of Allah with translation. (For age group 9 10) Etiquettes of Salat,
QAMAR ATFAL (11 12) Competition: Recitation of The Holy Qur an Chapter Al Feel, Al Maoon, Al Kaafiroon (see under Memorization of The Holly Qur an chapt. 105,107, 109) Competition: Memorization of The Holy Qur an Last 14 Chapters Ayat ul Qursi (Chapter 2, Verse 256) Chapter 2: Verses 1 8
Ayat ul Qursi (Chapter 2, Verse 256) (Chapter 2, Verses 1 8)
Poem Competition: poem Jamaalo husne Quran noore jane har musalman he (Urdu) first two couplets Meri raat din bus yehi ik sada hai (Urdu) first two couplets Al Qaseedah (Arabic) by The Promised Messiah (as) (Couplets 9 12) Jamaalo husne Quran noore jane har musalman he (Urdu) Transliteration of Urdu Nazam Jemaalo husne Quraan Nuure jaane her muselmaan hai Qamar hai chand auron kaa hemaraa chand Quraan hai Naziir us ki nahin jemti nezer men fikr ker dekhaa Bhela kiyun ker na ho yektaa kelaame paak Rehmaan hai
Meri raat din bus yehi ik sada hai (Urdu) Transliteration of Urdu Nazam Meri raat din bus yehi ik sadaa hai Ke is aaleme kon ka ik Khuda hai Usi ne hai paida kiya is jehaan ko Sitaron ko suurej ko aur Aasmaan ko
Al Qaseedah (Arabic) by The Promised Messiah (as) (Couplets 9 12)
Competition: Religious Knowledge Full Salat in Arabic with English Translation Translation of Dua e Qanoot Prayer for Steadfastness and Allah s Help (with translation) Hadith with translation: Best Remembrance of Allah Full Salat in Arabic with English Translation
Translation of Dua e Qanoot
Prayer with translation: Hadith with translation:
Chapter 101 111 BADAR ATFAL (13 15) Competition: Recitation of The Holy Qur an
Surah Al Zilzaal, Al Qaariah Chapter 2:1 17 Competition: Memorization of The Holy Qur an
Competition: Poem Hai Shukre Rabe azawajal (Urdu) first two couplets Nonehalane Jamaat mujhe kuch kehna he (Urdu) first two couplets Al Qaseedah (Arabic) by The Promised Messiah (as} (Couplets 12 15) Hai Shukre Rabe azawajal (Urdu) Transliteration of Urdu Nazam Hai Shukre Rebbe Ezewejell Khaarij ez biyaan Jis ke kalaam se hamen us ka milaa nishaan Wo roshni jo paate hein ham is kitaab mein Ho gi nahiin kisi wo hazaar aaftaab mein Nonehalane Jamaat mujhe kuch kehna he (Urdu) Transliteration of Urdu Nazam Nonehaalaane jamaaet mujhe kuch kehnaa hai Per hai ye shert ke zaae mera paigaam na ho Chahetaa hun ke kerun chend nasaaeh tum ko Ta ke phir baed men mujh per koi ilzaam na h
Al-Qaseedah (Arabic) by The Promised Messiah (as} (Couplets 12 15)
Competition: Religious Knowledge Full Salat in Arabic with English Translation Hadith with Translation: Persistance in Prayers Funeral Prayer (with translation) Conditions of Bai'at 1 4 Full Salat in Arabic with English Translation
Funeral Prayer (with translation)
Conditions of Bai'at 1-4 1. That till the last day of his life, he shall abstain from shirk (associating any partners with Allah). 2. That he shall keep away from falsehood, cruelty, adultery, dishonesty, disorder, rebellion and every kind of evil. 3. That he shall offer prayers (Salat) five times daily. 4. That he shall not inflict injury on any of Allah s creatures.