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IACC Sunday School Curriculum Grade 3 Subject: Seerah

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GRADE 3 : SEERAH SYLLABUS Detailed syllabus

September 10t h :

First day for Sunday school, meet the student and give the books. Two Special Cities Makkah & Madinah. The birth of Islam and then homeland of Rasulullah (SAW). The location and the historical for the two Cities and there surround them.

September 17t h :

The Kuffar try to kill Rasulullah (SAW), how they planed it and Angel Jibril (AS) informing Rasulullah (SAW). And how Allah (SWT) want him to leave for Yathrib now. How He did follow the orders and quietly left Makkah at night.

September 24t h :

The Hijrah. The Muslims were not safe in Makkah. The Muslims in Madinah invited Rasulullah (SAW) to live in their city. The Hijrah is the migration of the Muslims from Makkah to Madinah. The Islamic calendar begins with the Hijrah.

October 1s t :

Masjid Ul-Quba & Masjid Un-Nabawi which one was built first. How Rasulullah (SAW) helped build the Masjid Al-Nabawi the first meeting




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place for the Muslims. The Masjid became a shelter for the poor and needy.

October 8t h :

The Ansar of Madinah. Rasulullah (SAW) made the Muhajirun and the Ansar on community. The Ansar gave shelter and help to the Muhajirun, Islam brings together people of different backgrounds. The fellowship of the Nasar and the Muhajirun is called Muwwakhat.

October 15t h :

Building Unity and Harmony. Rasulullah (SAW) brought harmony to Madinah (to live peacefully people must respect on another). Prophet Muhammad (SAW) signed on an agreement with the Jewish tribes of Madinah and the agreement called “Charter of Madinah”

October 22n d :

The Kuffar Become Angry. Allah (SWT) protected Rasulullah (SAW) and helped him reach Madinah. How the leaders of the kuffar became very angry when they found that Rasulullah (SAW) had escaped safely. Munafiqun people who said they were Muslims but didn’t believe in Allah (SWT) and His Messenger.

October 29t h :

Badr the first battle between the Kuffer and the Muslims. The Kuffar had more men and better weapons but the Muslims won the battle because they




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had faith in Allah’s (SWT) help. Allah (SWT) sent angels to assist the Muslims. Rasulullah (SAW) treated the prisoners of war with justice and compassion.

● First semester project assigned .

November 5t h : First Quiz Hand out the reviews sheet

The Kuffar decided to fight the Muslims once more. The second battle between the Kuffar and the Muslims took place at Uhud. Some Muslims disobeyed Rasulullah (SAW) and left an important hill unguarded. How the Kuffar came from behind a hill to attack the Muslims. For that the Muslims suffered many losses because the disobeyed Rasulullah (SAW)

November 12t h :

Asking for advice. Rasulullah (SAW) consulted the Muslims when planning for the battle of the Ditch. Salman Al- Faris (RAU) said to dig a ditch around Madinah. The Muslims defended themselves from behind a ditch. The army of the Kuffar of Makkah couldn’t cross the ditch. After a month of siege Allah (SWT) sent strong winds to scatter the enemy.

November 19t h :

A Community of peace. The Muslims wanted to make Umrah, but the Kuffar didn’t let them enter Makkah. Rasulullah (SAW) didn’t want a war, He agreed to sign the peace agreement with the Kuffar. This treaty is called the “Treaty of Hudaibiyah”. Some Muslims were unhappy with

the agreement, but Rasulullah (SAW) advised them to be patient. Allah




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(SWT) sent Wahi saying the Treaty of Hudaibiyah was a victory for the Muslims.

November 26t h : Thanksgiving Holiday

December 3r d : Review for the mid team Exam Go over all the questions.

December 10t h : Review for the mid team Exam Go over all the questions.

December 17t h : Midterm Exam.

December 24t h : Winter break holiday

January 7t h :

Rasulullah (SAW) writes to the Kings. Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was sent as the last Prophet and Messenger for everyone in the world. Rasulullah (SAW) wrote letters to the rules of the world and invited them to accept Islam. Prophet Muhammad (SAW) sent his Sahabah to reach the Arab tribes about Islam.

January 14t h :




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The Kaaba Becomes Allah’s (SWT) house again. The kuffar broke the Treaty of Hudaibiyah. The Muslims marched to Makkah, the Kuffar were powerless to fight the large army. Rasulullah

(SAW) and Ali (RWA) removed all the idols from the Ka ‘bah. Rasulullah (SAW) forgave all his enemies.

January 21s t :

The Makkans Accept Islam. The Makkans realized that Islam was a religion of peace and justice. They were moved by the justice and forgiveness of Rasulullah (SAW). They all accepted Islam. A Star of Guidance the Forgiveness of Prophet Yusuf (AS).

January 28t h :

Rasulullah (SAW) Makes His Last Hajj together with thousands of Muslims. Rasulullah (SAW) delivered his farewell speech on the Jabal Ar-Rahmah. The farewell speech was a message of equality, unity and justice.

February 4t h :

Rasulullah (SAW) leaves this life. Rasulullah (SAW) had a fever and became too weak to lead the Salat. Prophet Muhammad (SAW) passed away at the age of 63. Believers are encouraged to do good deeds and to give money, clothes and time to help the unfortunate.

February 11t h : Parent’s and Teacher conferences. Student Holiday.




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February 18t h :

Our Prophet (SAW) His work lives on. The Muslims were upset when they heard the news of Rasulullah death. Abu Bakr (RAA) become the leader of the Muslim community. All Muslim’s have the responsibility to share Islam with other’s.

February 25t h :

The Sunnah of Rasulullah (SAW) the best model. The Sunnah contains information about the teachings of Rasulullah (SAW). The Sunnah is the second most important source for guidance.

The Hadith are the sayings and actions of Rasulullah (SAW) written down. We read the Hadith so we can know how to practice Islam correctly.

● Second semester project assigned .

March 4t h :

A Day with Rasulullah (SAW). Rasulullah (SAW) led a busy life. All his activities were centered on Salah. Rasulullah (SAW) spent his day attending to his family’s needs and the needs of the Muslim community. Rasulullah (SAW) was a problem-solver.

March 11t h : IACC Spring Break Holidays.

March 18t h :




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Salawat our love for Rasulullah (SAW). Allah (SWT) commands us to send Salawat on the Prophet (SAW). Sending Salawat is an expression of our love and respect for Rasulullah (SAW). Those who do not send Salawat are stingy. Allah (SWT) sends His blessing to those who make Salawat.

March 25t h :

The Sahabhah’s love and respect for Rasulullah (SAW are part of every Muslim’s faith. The Sahabah are models for us to follow in our love for Rasulullah (SAW). The Sahabah displayed their love for Rasulullah (SAW) in their commitment to follow his guidance. Our love for Rasulullah (SAW) requires us to make sacrifices for the cause of Islam.

April 1s t :

Let’s make Rasulullah (SAW) happy. Pleasing Rasulullah (SAW) is part of showing our love and respect towards him. The Sahabah did deeds that would make Rasulullah (SAW) happy. We should follow Rasulullah (SAW) so he will be of us on the day of Judgment. The best way to please Rasulullah (SAW) is to do things that please Allah (SWT)

April 8t h :

The Sahabah are role models for us. They were the first to accept Islam. The Sahabah were dedicated and oppression. The Sahabah emulated Rasulullah (SAW) in his generosity, forgiveness, and hard work. We learn from the examples of the sahabah because their way is the way to success in this life and in the hereafter.




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April 15t h :

Abu-Bakr (RAA) As -Siddiq A noble and gentle friend. He was close and faithful companion of Rasulullah (SAW). Abu-Bakr (RAA) earned the title as-Siddiq he who confirmed the truth because his faith was very strong. According to the Sunnah of Rasulullah (SAW) the leader of the people is responsible to save the community and take care of its members.

April 22n d :

Umar-Ibn Al-Khattab (RAA) A reliable leader. He became one of the great defenders of Islam. A responsible leader is one who is concerned about the welfare and well-being of his or her people. As leaders, we need to be fair and just to all.

April 29t h : Final Quiz. Handing final review sheet.

May 6t h : Review for the final Exam Go over all the questions.

May 11t h : Review for the final Exam Go over all the questions.

May 20t h: Final Exam, Early Registration. Last day for Sunday school




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May 27th: Early Registration/ Report Cards.

IACC Sunday School Curriculum Grade: 4 Subject: Seerah



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GRADE 4: SEERAH SYLLABUS *HW for each week is from the lesson taught that day during Sunday School from the end of the chapters

Detailed syllabus-Seerah This table summarizes the Course Syllabus that will be covered during the year.

Week#

Date covered

Lesson Plan/ Topics to be covered 3rd Period SEERAH

1. 09/10 Introduction, book distribution, labelling etc

2. 09/17 WL- Pre-Islamic Arabia (chap 5)

3. 09/24 WL- The Year of the Elephant (chap 6)

4. 10/01 Incidents in the year of Pr. Muhammad’s birth (Teacher lecture) - Quiz 1 (W.L. lesson 5)

5. 10/08 Activity based on previous 3 chaps. Project -Condition of Arabia/ talk about a topic and teach the rest of the class about it.

6. 10/15 Exam and Hadith (habit making everyday hadiths) day. Dua (2) Recitation -

Quiz 2 (W.L. lesson 6)

7. 10/22 WL- Early Life of Muhammad (S) (chap 7)

8. 10/29 WL- Life before Prophethood (chap 8)– Quiz 3 (W.L. lesson 7)

9. 11/05 WL – Receipt of prophethood (chap 9)

10. 11/12 WL- Makkan period –I (chap 10)– Quiz 4 (W.L. lesson 8 & 9)

11. 11/19 WL- Pledges of Aqabah (chap 11)–

Quiz 5 (W.L. lesson 10 & 11)

12. 12/03 Make up day

13. 12/10 Midterm Review- Hadith day

14. 12/17 Mid Term Exam

15. 01/07 WL-Hijrat to Madinah (chap 12)

16. 01/14 WL- Madina period (chap 13)

17. 01/21 WL- Liberation of Makkah (chap 14),




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Week#

Date covered

Lesson Plan/ Topics to be covered 3rd Period SEERAH

Quiz 1 (W.L lesson 12 & 13)

18. 01/28

Recap and Project “Describe the life of Prophet Muhammed (s) in Makkah from the time of his birth till Hijrah” This project could be typed or handwritten. Make sure it is neat and covers all major events.

19. 02/04 WL-Chapter 15 & Quiz 2 (W.L lesson 14)

20. 02/18 WL-Umar al-Khattab (R) (chap 16)

21. 02/25 WL-Uthman ibn Affan (R) ) (chap 17), Quiz 3 (W.L lesson 15 & 16)

22. 03/04 WL-chap 18

23. 03/18 WL-Chapter 19 & Quiz 4 (W.L. lesson 17 & 18)

24. 03/25 WL- Chapter 21 & Quiz 5 (W.L lesson 19)

25. 04/01 WL-Chapter 22

26. 04/08 WL-Chapter 23

27. 04/15 WL-Chapter 24 & Quiz 6 (Ch 21 & 22)

28. 04/22 Quiz 7 (Ch 23 & 24)

29. 04/29 Make up day

30. 05/06 Final Exam Review


32. 05/20 FINAL EXAM




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Detailed syllabus This table summarizes the Course Syllabus that will be covered during the year.

Week# Date covered Lesson Plan/ Topics to be covered 2nd Period

1. 09/10 Introduction to Seerah 5th Grade, Recap of Seerah in Mekkah & Medina

2. 09/17 Ch. 5 Battle of Badr

3. 09/24 Quiz 1 (Ch. 5) Ch. 6 Battle of Uhud

4. 10/01 Quiz 2 (Ch. 6) Ch. 7 Battle of Trench

5. 10/08 Ch. 7 Contd.The battle of the Trench / Class activity

6. 10/15 Quiz 3 (Ch. 7)

Ch. 8 Treaty of Hudaibiya

7. 10/22 Ch. 8 Complete Treaty of Hudaibiya / Project hand out

8. 10/29 Quiz 4 (Ch. 8) Ch. 9 Liberation of Makkah

9. 11/05 Ch.9 Complete Liberation of Makkah

10. 11/12 Quiz 5 (Ch. 9) Make up day

11. 11/19 Project presentation

12. 12/03 Project presentation + Make up for missed Quizzes

13. 12/10 MIDTERM REVIEW

14. 12/17 MIDTERM EXAM

15. 01/07 Characteristics of the Prophets / Chapter 10 Adam (A)

16. 01/14 Quiz 6 (Ch. 10) Chapter 11 Ibrahim (A)

17. 01/21 Chapter 12 Ibrahim (A)

18. 01/28 Quiz 7 (Ch. 11 & 12) Chapter 13 Luqman (A)

19. 02/04 Quiz 8 (Ch. 13) Chapter 14 Yousuf (A)




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20. 02/18 Chapter 15 Yusuf (A)

21. 02/25 Chapter 16 Yusuf (A) / Project hand out

22. 03/04 Quiz 9 (Ch. 14, 15 & 16) Ayub (A) Chapter 17

23. 03/18 Chapter 18 Zakariya and Yahya

24. 03/25 Chapter 18 Zakariya and Yahya Cont. + Make up day for missed quizzes

25. 04/01 Quiz 10 (Ch. 17 & 18) Chapter 19 Maryam (A)

26. 04/08 Quiz 11 (Ch. 19) Summary of chapters covered in Semester

27. 04/15 Project Presentation


29. 04/29 Quiz Make up day + Any remaining Projects



32. 05/20 Final Exam




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1. 09/10 Introduction

2. 09/17 Nuh (A)

3. 09/24 Quiz 1 (Nuh) Talut, Jalut and Dawud (A)

4. 10/01 Dawud and Sulaiman (A)

5. 10/08 Sulaiman (A) and the queen

6. 10/15 Quiz 2 (Muslim Figures)

Project Presentation

7. 10/22 Musa (A) and Fir’awn

8. 10/29 Quiz 3 (Muslim Figures pt. 2) Bani Israil

9. 11/05 Bani Israil: Life after their rescue

10. 11/12 Quiz 4 (Bani Israil) Musa (A) and Khidir

11. 11/19 Make up day or out of class lecture

12. 12/03 Quiz 5 (Musa and Khidir)

13. 12/10 Midterm Review

14. 12/17 MIDTERM

15. 01/07 Muslims around the world/ Project

16. 01/14 People of other faith/ Class activity

17. 01/21 Revision / Class discussion

18. 01/28 Quiz 6 (Religions around the world)

19. 02/04 Isa (A) and Maryam

20. 02/18 Quiz 7 (Isa and Maryam) Khadijah (R)

21. 02/25 Project discussion

22. 03/04 Work on project




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23. 03/18 Present project

24. 03/25 Khadijah (R)

25. 04/01 Quiz 8 (Khadijah R.) Project

26. 04/08 Aisha R

27. 04/15 Quiz 9 (Aisha R.) Fathima R

28. 04/22 Quiz 10 (Fathima R.)


30. 05/06 Final Exam review

31. 05/13 Final Exam review

32. 05/20 Final Exam




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Class Schedule Week # Date Description

1

09/10

Introduction WL Chapter 6 Adam (A)-The Trial of The First Human Being

2 09/17 WL Chapter 7 Ad and Thamud: The Consequence of Defying Allah

3 09/24 WL Chapter 8 The Life of Ibrahin (A): Early Life and Mission (Power point Presentation)

4 10/01 WL Chapter 9 The Life of Ibrahim (A): Beginning a Nation (Power point Presentation)

5 10/08 WL Chapter 10 The Sacrifice of Ibrahim (A) (Power point Presentation)

6 10/15 Exam 1 (Chapters 6-10)

7 10/22 WL Chapter 11 Lut (A) A message for the Modern Societies (Power point Presentation)

8 10/29 WL Chapter 12 Yusuf (A) The Will to Overcome Temptation

9 11/05 WL Chapter 13 The Companions of the Cave

10 11/12

Exam 2 (Chapters 11-13)

11 11/19

Pop Quiz (verbal) in class-divide class in teams and quiz them (not provided-please use questions from the book)

12 12/03 Make up day

13 12/10 Mid Term Exam Review (Oral review with students)

14 12/17 Mid Term Exam (Exam # 3 Chapters 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 & 13))

15 01/07 WL Chapter 14 Dhu Al-Qarnain The Journey of a King

16 01/14 WL Chapter 15 Abu Sufyan His Life and Achievements

17 01/21 WL Chapter 16 Khalid Ibn Al-Walid The “Sword of Allah”

18 01/28 WL Chapter 19 Marriages Of Rasulullah

19 02/04 WL Chapter 25 Amr Bil Ma’ruf Enjoin Good Deeds

20 02/18 Exam 4 (Chapters 14, 15, 16, 19 & 25)

21 02/25

Importance of Hadith, narrators of Hadith, and books of Hadith

22 03/04

Importance of Hadith, narrators of Hadith, and books of Hadith

23 03/18 Project: Presentation on one hadith (teacher to provide reference material)

24 03/25 Project Presentations




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25 04/01

Pop Quiz (verbal) in class-divide class in teams and quiz them (not provided-please use questions from the book)

26 04/08

How to use “Tawakkul” in Relieving our Anxieties and Worries

27 04/15 Understanding the concept of tawakkul.Tips to build tawakkul in Allah.

28 04/22 Group discussion on how prophets/companions relied in Allah in hard times.

29 04/29 Complete worksheet On Tawakkul

30 05/06 Final Exam Review (Oral review with students)

31 05/13 Final Exam Review (Oral review with students)

32 05/20 Final Exam (Exam # 5 Chapters 14, 15,16, 19, 25)




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Week#

Date covered Lesson Plan/ Topics to be covered 2nd Period

1. 09/10

Introduction. • Family tree of Rasulullah (SAW) (at the end of the book-Pg 172)

2. 09/17 Chapter 12-The Battle of Badr

3. 09/24 Chapter 13-The Battle of Uhud

4. 10/01 Chapter 14-Banu Qaynuqa: Threat within Madinah

5. 10/08 Chaper 15-Banu Nadir: Treachery in Madinah

6. 10/15 Chapter 16-The Battle of Khandaq Review for Exam 1

7. 10/22 Exam 1- Chapters 12-16

8. 10/29 Chapter 17-Banu Qurayzah

9. 11/05 Chapter 18-SurahAl-Ahzab on the Battle of Khandaq

10. 11/12 Chapter 19-Hudaibiyah Treaty: A clear victory

11. 11/19 Chapter 20-Mission to Tabuk: A test of steadfastness

12. 12/03 Chapter 21-Farewell Pilgrimage Review for Exam 2

13. 12/10 Exam 2 (Mid Term) Review

14. 12/17 Exam 2 (Mid Term) - Chapters 17-21

15. 01/07 Chapter 24-Finality of Prophethood 16. 01/14 Chapter 25-The Early History of Shi'ah Muslims

17. 01/21 Chapter 26-Umayyad Dynasty

18. 01/28 Chapter 27-Abbasid Dunasty

19. 02/04 Powerpoint presentation on Finality of Prophethood (please refer to teacher’s CD)

20. 02/18 Review for Exam 3

21. 02/25 Exam 3- Chapters 24-27

22. 03/04 Luqman the wise (Lecture) Look closely at Luqman ‘s personality,characteristics and wisdom. Detailed discussion of his goldensayings.




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Week#

Date covered Lesson Plan/ Topics to be covered 2nd Period

23. 03/18 Luqman the wise (lecture continued) Luqman ‘s advise to his son in Quran .Read verses of Surah Luqman.

24. 03/25 Muslim Perspective of Tolerance and Patience (Lecture)

25. 04/01 Muslim Perspective of Tolerance and Patience (Lecture contd) Review for Exam 4

26. 04/08 Exam 4 (Luqman the wise & Muslim Perspective of Tolerance and Patience)

27. 04/15

Project work (Teacher can assign project work of choice with consultation of other grade 8 Seerah Teachers-it can be from any of the course topics or reference material provided in the book)

28. 04/22 Project Presentations

29. 04/29 Project Presentations

30. 05/06 Review Pop quiz (verbal quiz only-class can be divided into teams and questions asked verbally from the WL Series book)


32. 05/20 Exam 5

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