Islamic Faith 1 – Level 2

Textbook: Islamic Faith I    >>> See Book <<<

Note: Instructors should teach the topics in Red. If time allows other topics should be taught as well.

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Week 1

40 Mins

Faith
BASIC PRINCIPLES OF ISLAM
Principals of Islam
Outline

IF 1 – 1-5

Quiz: Review questions from previous classes
Homework:Reading the next week assigned pages from textbook

Week 2

40 Mins

Reading Circle: Indivisible Six Articles of Faith

Appendix A: Introduction to Islam

IF 1 – 6-13

Quiz: Review questions from previous classes
Homework:Reading the next week assigned pages from textbook

Week 3

40 Mins

Appendix B: The Qur’an
Appendix C: The Seal of The Prohpet (sav)
Appendix D: Reflection on the universe

IF 1 – 13-19

Quiz: Review questions from previous classes
Homework:Reading the next week assigned pages from textbook

Week 4

40 Mins

Belief in God

If Allah Does Not Need Anything, Then Why Did He Create the Universe?

Does God Exist?

Traditional arguments for God’s Existence

IF 1 – 19-29

Quiz: Review questions from previous classes
Homework:Reading the next week assigned pages from textbook

Week 5

40 Mins

Who created God?
Why can’t we see God?
Why did God create the universe?What is the difference between god, God, and Allah?

IF 1 – 29-34

Quiz: Review questions from previous classes
Homework:Reading the next week assigned pages from textbook

Week 6

40 Mins

Belief in God

IF 1 – 34-38

Quiz: Review questions from previous classes
Homework:Reading the next week assigned pages from textbook

Week 7

40 Mins

Reading Circle: Eleven phrases indicating God’s Unity

IF 1 – 38-44

Quiz: Review questions from previous classes
Homework:Reading the next week assigned pages from textbook

Week 8

40 Mins

Appendix: Reflections on Divine Unity

IF 1 – 44-51

Quiz: Review questions from previous classes
Homework:Reading the next week assigned pages from textbook

Week 9

40 Mins

The Essential Attributes (al-Sifat al-Dhatiyyah)
The Immutable (Positive) Attributes (as-Sifat al-Thubutiyyah)
The Concept of Deity and God Almighty
Some of God’s Names

IF 1 – 51-58

Quiz: Review questions from previous classes
Homework:Reading the next week assigned pages from textbook

Week 10

40 Mins

Tawhid (God’s Oneness)
Shirk – Shirki Celi and Hafi
Implications of tawhid

IF 1 – 58-64

Quiz: Review questions from previous classes
Homework:Reading the next week assigned pages from textbook

Week 11

40 Mins

Divine Unity
Outline
Opening: Divine Power behind veils
Letter: The Air: A Window on Divine Unity

IF 1 – 64-79

Quiz: Review questions from previous classes
Homework:Reading the next week assigned pages from textbook

Week 12

40 Mins

BELIEF IN ANGELS
Angels and Their Functions
(Research: Angels’ names mentioned in Hadith and Quran)

IF 1 – 79-85

Quiz: Review questions from previous classes
Homework:Reading the next week assigned pages from textbook

Week 13

40 Mins

Belief in Angels
Opening: What can you see?
Reading Circle A: Belief in and Affirmation of Angels

IF 1 – 85-99

(25:35-29:00)

Quiz: Review questions from previous classes
Homework:Reading the next week assigned pages from textbook

Week 14

40 Mins

BELIEF IN DIVINE BOOKS AND THE HOLY QUR’AN
Did the Prophet Muhammad write the Qur’an?

IF 1 – 99-108

Quiz: Review questions from previous classes
Homework:Reading the next week assigned pages from textbook

Week 15

40 Mins

The Qur’an (Part I)
Reading Circle A: Wisdom of the All-Wise Qur’an

IF 1 – 108-116

Quiz: Review questions from previous classes
Homework:Reading the next week assigned pages from textbook

Week 16

40 Mins

The Qur’an (Part II)
Reading Circle B: Perfect Order
Reading Circle C: Universal Principles Behind Veils

IF 1 – 116-126

Quiz: Review questions from previous classes
Homework:Reading the next week assigned pages from textbook

Week 17

40 Mins

Reading Circle D: Qur’anic view and miraculousness in its repetitions
Why Was the Qur’an Revealed Over a Period of 23 Years?
The First Verse of the Qur’anic Revelation Begins with the Command “Read!” (alaq 96:1). What Can Be the Divine Wisdom Behind This?

IF 1 – 126-135

Quiz: Review questions from previous classes
Homework:Reading the next week assigned pages from textbook

Week 18

40 Mins

Science and Religion
The Concept of Science and Technology
Does the Qur’an Allude to Scientific Developments?

IF 1 – 135-142

Quiz: Review questions from previous classes
Homework:Reading the next week assigned pages from textbook

Week 19

40 Mins

Examples
Why We Refer to Science and Scientific Facts

IF 1 – 142-151

Quiz: Review questions from previous classes
Homework:Reading the next week assigned pages from textbook

Week 20

40 Mins

BELIEF IN THE PROPHETS
The Emergence of the Last Prophet
The Prophet’s Departure from This World
The Noble Prophet’s Achievements in 23 Years
The Prophet’s Farewell Sermon

IF 1 – 151-158

Quiz: Review questions from previous classes
Homework:Reading the next week assigned pages from textbook

Week 21

40 Mins

The Essentials of Prophethood
What is the role of Prophethood and of Prophets?
How many Prophets were there? Were they all from Arabia?
Was the Prophet Muhammad’s Mission Limited and Temporary

IF 1 – 158-167

Quiz: Review questions from previous classes
Homework:Reading the next week assigned pages from textbook

Week 22

40 Mins

Prophets of God (uwbp)
Opening: Knowledge of God
Reading Circle A: The Seal of the Prophets

IF 1 – 167-174

Quiz: Review questions from previous classes
Homework:Reading the next week assigned pages from textbook

Week 23

40 Mins

Reading Circle B: The Miracles of the Prophets (Part I)

IF 1 – 174-179

Quiz: Review questions from previous classes
Homework:Reading the next week assigned pages from textbook

Week 24

40 Mins

Reading Circle B: The Miracles of the Prophets (Part II)

IF 1 – 179-184

Quiz: Review questions from previous classes
Homework:Reading the next week assigned pages from textbook

Week 25

40 Mins

Appendix B: Life of the Seal of the Prophets (Part I)

IF 1 – 184-188

Quiz: Review questions from previous classes
Homework:Reading the next week assigned pages from textbook

Week 26

40 Mins

Appendix B: Life of the Seal of the Prophets (Part II)

IF 1 – 188-191

Quiz: Review questions from previous classes
Homework:Reading the next week assigned pages from textbook

Week 27

40 Mins

Appendix C: Stories of the Prophets of God (Part I)

IF 1 – 191-200

Quiz: Review questions from previous classes
Homework:Reading the next week assigned pages from textbook

Week 28

40 Mins

Appendix C: Stories of the Prophets of God (Part II)

IF 1 – 200-207

Quiz: Review questions from previous classes
Homework:Reading the next week assigned pages from textbook

Week 29

40 Mins

Characteristics of Prophets
Total Dependence on Revelation and Submission to God
Trustworthiness and Asking No Wage
Complete Sincerity
Calling People Wisely and with Kindness
Calling Humanity to God’s Unity

IF 1 – 207-212

Quiz: Review questions from previous classes
Homework:Reading the next week assigned pages from textbook

Week 30

40 Mins

Truthfulness
Some of His Predictions
Knowledge of Unseen

IF 1 – 212-217

Quiz: Review questions from previous classes
Homework:Reading the next week assigned pages from textbook

Week 31

40 Mins

Trustworthiness
The Trustworthiness of Allah’s Messenger
Specific Events

IF 1 – 217-220

Quiz: Review questions from previous classes
Homework:Reading the next week assigned pages from textbook

Week 32

40 Mins

His Relations with Others

IF 1 – 220-225

Quiz: Review questions from previous classes
Homework:Reading the next week assigned pages from textbook

Week 33

40 Mins

Communication
A Comprehensive Invitation to Allah
The Method
Consistent Effort

IF 1 – 225-231

Quiz: Review questions from previous classes
Homework:Reading the next week assigned pages from textbook

Week 34

40 Mins

Further Remarks
Other Important Points

IF 1 – 231-237

Quiz: Review questions from previous classes
Homework:Reading the next week assigned pages from textbook

Week 35

40 Mins

Intellect
Examples of His Intellectual Capacity
Concise Speech

IF 1 – 237-241

Quiz: Review questions from previous classes
Homework:Reading the next week assigned pages from textbook