Subject Introduction: Allah the Most High, through his infinite mercy and wisdom has made the deen of Islam easy to learn and understand. This great blessing of Allah, can be appreciated by the student having a thorough understanding of the Pillars of Islam and the Pillars of Iman. It is important that the student recognize the primary difference between these sets of pillars: The Pillars of Islam focus on the apparent actions of a Muslim, i.e. his or her apparent deeds, while the Pillars of Imaan focus on the beliefs of a Muslim. In this subject, the student begins the study of the Pillars of Islam by being introduced to the topics of Wudoo’, Salat, and Fasting. Additionally, the student will be introduced:
The 5 Pillars of Islam Wudoo’ and Salat
Furthermore, the student will be introduced to some of the important characteristics of a Muslim, such as: cleanliness, obedience to parents, and caring for others.
Syllabus: Worship_and_Character_1 Lesson Plan: MCNJ Worship and Character Lesson Plan L-1B
Online Final Exam : https://tinyurl.com/y7sugp6g
Homework
February 2018
1B Worship/Character-HW-For-02/04/2018
We learned about the beautiful city of Madinah, the city of light, where the Prophet (saw) and his companions moved to when the people of Makkah were not treating them nicely. In Madinah, the Prophet and his companions built the Prophet's mosque, Al Masjid an-Nabawi. For HW, please complete page 58 in the workbook. As always, please remember to bring sharpened pencils and crayons and/or [...]
1B Worship/Character-HW-For-01/28/2018
Sister Mariam's class/2nd period: In class today we reviewed the holy city of Makkah and some of the reasons it is so special to all Muslims. For HW, please complete page 57 in the student workbook. Also, please make sure all students come to class prepared with a pencil and something to color with. JazakumAllahu khairan.
January 2018
1B Worship/Character-HW-For-01/14/2018
Level 1-Worship & Character 2nd Period (Sister Mariam's class) Midterm Exam Study Guide We covered Unit C Chapters 1-5, and Unit D Chapters 1-3. All exam questions will be multiple choice and matching/ordering. For the exam, please make sure your child knows: I. The Five Pillars of Islam (Foundation of Islam) a. Shahada (Ash’hadu an la ilaha illa-Allah wa ash’hadu anna Muhamadan rasuluhu) i. It [...]
May 2017
Worship & Character Study Guide
Assalaamu alaykum, Here is the study guide for your upcoming exam on May 21st in shaa Allah. Worship&Character_1ASG (Sister Saadia's 1A Class) Worship&Character_1BSG (Sister Mariam's 1B Class)
1B Worship/Character-HW-For-04/23/2017
In class, we learning several wonderful easy dua'as such as: 1. Duaa for traveling 2. Duaa for eating 3. Duaa for finishing eating/after eating We also learned to say "Jazakum Allah khayran" when someone does something nice for us. In response, we should say "wa iyyakum." Please have your children practice/memorize these duaa'as at home for maximum benefit! In addition, reviewing the translation of these [...]
1B Worship/Character-HW-For-04/16/2017
In class, we studied the various ways that a Muslim stays clean: 1. keeping bodies clean (personal hygiene) 2. keeping home clean 3. keeping masajid clean 4. keeping our schools clean 5. keeping Earth clean! Please encourage your children to practice cleanliness at home inshaAllah! InshaAllah Allah (swt) will reward them for keeping clean as this is part of Islam alhumdolillah!