Islamiyaat
A Way of Life
The Islamic Curriculum
Designed to equip the learner with overall knowledge and practice as required by Islam — from Grade R all the way to Grade 12.
Such learning enables learners to practise the Deen from a young age, and they are provided with the necessary Islamic instruction as they move up the academic ladder. The syllabi of Jamiatul Ulema — the Tas’heel series — is used.
Upon graduating, learners will be able to confidently practise the Deen and also guide and mentor fellow Muslims in this ‘way of life’. A special emphasis is laid on character development and general Tarbiyyah (nurturing).
Curricular Overview
Six Areas of Instruction
Quraan
- Recitation with emphasis on Tajweed rules
- Basic meaning and message of Quraan at learners’ levels
- Memorisation of Surahs
- A dedicated programme on Quraan translation in the FET phase (Grades 11 and 12)
Hadeeth
- Memorisation
- Meaning, message and implementation — with emphasis on character development and nurturing
Fiqh
Laws pertaining to purity, Ibadah (worship), and dealings, in addition to a dedicated programme on practicals in all pertinent areas. Relevant Duas pertaining to Ibadah as well as the Sunnah Duas for relevant occasions.
Aqaaid
Beliefs based on the seven articles of faith and related matters, as well as highlighting deviated sects.
History
Islamic history, from Seerah to the Khulafa and subsequent Islamic dynasties, including current political issues affecting Muslims internationally.
General
Programmes on current challenges as well as awareness programmes on an ongoing basis, which are integrated into the lesson as well as taught independently as a subject.
Weekly Programme
Friday Surah Kahf & Zikr
Every Friday the school gathers for the recitation of Surah Kahf and collective Zikr — nurturing the spiritual heartbeat of our campus.
Daily Salaah is performed in the musallah, and learners are guided in practical Islamic living throughout the school day.
See School LifeIlm, Amal and Akhlaaq
Knowledge, practice and character — nurtured together, every day, from Grade R to Grade 12.