15th Annual

MuslimVille
Ramadan
Competition

Lets
Learn About

2016 THEME

For Children Ages 5 to 13

An educational program to spend

Ramadan in a planned & Islamic way
Participate Online
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WIN COOL

Prizes

About the Competition

uslimVille Ramadan
Competition is for
children in Junior Kindergarten
to grade 8. The series of
programs Activities Challenge,
Smart-Cool Week, Little Sadaqa
in Ramadan and Knowledge
Competition are designed
to keep you and your children
actively engaged during the
month of Ramadan. The
competition seeks to expand
your childs Islamic knowledge
and activities.
The holy month of Ramadan
was chosen for this competition
because it gives parents and
teachers a unique opportunity
to come closer to their

children and students. We find

ourselves being more conscious
of doing good, setting goals
to become better Muslims,
and creating habits we hope
to carry out for the rest of the
year.
First organized in Toronto in the
year 2002, this competition has
now drawn in participants from
all over the world. The program
is offered online and organized
by our volunteers in various
cities.

To organize the competition

in your school, masjid or
community contact
info@muslimville.com

Participate in all of the programs

listed (on the right). Details on
following page.

Fill out the reports for the

programs online and submit by
July 15

Group A & B: Gift Pack (value $100)

Group C, D & E: iPad!

LITTLE SADAQA
Grand Prize: iPad!
Top 10 volunteers from all groups:
Gift Pack (value $50)

RAMADAN CHALLENGE

Important dates:
Smart-Cool Week: June 17-23
Islamic Knowledge Competition: July 17
Deadline to submit reports online: July 15

GROUPS*

Register online for the

competition by going to
ramadancompetition.com
Registration is free!

ISLAMIC KNOWLEDGE

Top Prizes
Group A & B: Gift Pack (value $50)
Group C,D&E: Gift Pack (value $100)
Runner-up: Gift Pack (value $25)

How to Participate
1

Special prizes for

each program!

Group
Group
Group
Group
Group

A : Age 5 and below

B : Age 6 & 7
C : Age 8 & 9
D : Age 10 & 11
E : Age 12 & 13

*Based on age September 1st, 2015

THE PROGRAMS
Page 3
RAMADAN
CHALLENGE:
Increase your
productivity,
creativity and
learning in this
Ramadan.

Page 5
ISLAMIC
KNOWLEDGE
COMPETITION:
Increase your
Islamic knowledge.

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LITTLE SADAQA IN
RAMADAN: Care for
orphans.

Ramadan
Challenge
Ramadan Challenge consists of three parts:
1. Activities Challenge
2. Smart-Cool Week
3. Ramadan Projects
You must do all three to win a prize.

1. ACTIVITIES CHALLENGE
Keep track of the good activities that you do each
day for the whole month of Ramadan online (under
Activity Challenge Calendar in Members Login).
Each activity that you do is worth a certain amount
of points. For example, if you performed all 5
prayers, donated $1 to the mosque, and memorized
1 verse from the Quran in a day, you will have earned
a total of 45 points (25+10+15) according to the
point system. Note your added up points for the day
on the Activities Challenge calender available online.
An example of the calendar is shown below.
The next day, try to increase the good activities you
do so you can collect more points!
Complete your Activity Challenge Calendar online by
July 15.

2. SMART-COOL WEEK
Friday June 17 to Thursday June 23 is Smart-Cool
Week. In this week you are to withhold yourself
from any screen-time. Turn off of your TV, Netflix,
Youtube, XBox you name it, anything you can use to
waste your time. Challenge yourself to be productive
and do Islamic activities and projects.
Dont worry you wont get disqualified if you use our
website to submit your video or report, only that is
allowed.

file or taking a picture and submitting it. You are

encouraged to include a description of your project
as well.
At the end of every day of this week, go to the
Members section of our website and fill up the
Smart-Cool Week Report and upload your artwork/
project. The deadline to submit your report and work
is July 15

3. RAMADAN PROJECTS
Start doing some projects in the month of Ramadan.
You may do them alone or in a group with your
other Muslim friends, brothers or sisters.
Make a video presentation of your project and
submit it online, along with your report, by July 15.
Make a poster, write an essay, and/or create a digital
artwork. Visit our website for some specific project
ideas.
More and more ideas: Ask your teachers, parents,
sisters, brothers and even your friends about more
ideas.
--------------NOTE TO PARENTS:
Encourage your child to be more active as a Muslim.
Encourage them to maintain the Ramadan Activities
calendar and keep track of all their good activities
during the month of Ramadan.
The age of the participant will be taken into
consideration while evaluating their point collection.

Plan ahead to devote this week to creativity,

productivity and learning. You can devote this week
to study for the Islamic Knowledge Competition, or
do your Projects.
Plan to do extra good activities that week and make
an Islamic project or artwork. For example, you can:
make a model, make a powerpoint presentation,
make a computer drawing, draw a picture, write an
article, write a song, write a poem, keep a journal.
Submit your work online by directly submitting the
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Little
Sadaqah In
Ramadan

The Prophet Muhammad, peace and

blessings be upon him, said, The one
who cares for an orphan and myself
will be together in Paradise like this,
and he held his two fingers together.

This is a program by the children for the children

to encourage caring for others. Throughout
Ramadan, children raise money for the needy

and the poor. Their efforts are used to provide

food, shelter, healthcare, education and emotional
support to orphans around the world through
ICNA Relief Canada.
Since 2006, the donation from our participants is
being used to sponsor 27 orphans from Canada,
Indonesia, Kashmir, Bangladesh, Pakistan and
Kenya.

How to Participate

Make your own donation box or order

MyLittleSadaqa box online from littlesadaqa.
com to store the collected funds.

Start collecting money from the first day of

Ramadan by donating first from your own
pocket.

Keep your donation box in a place where

everyone can see it and be reminded to
contribute.

Tell visitors to your home about the program

and ask them to donate.

At the end of Ramadan, count your collected

funds and submit the Little Sadaqa in
Ramadan Report Form online by July 15.

Ask your guardian to mail a cheque for the

amount you collected to MuslimVille: 104,
Whiteface Cres, Brampton, Ontario, L6X
4W7, Canada or ICNA Relief Canada: 1-1620
Montevideo Rd, Mississauga, Ontario, L5N
3W5, Canada or pay online. Do not forget to
write Little Sadaqa as memo.

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Little Sadaqa is a joint campaign

with ICNA Relief Canada.
visit www.littlesadaqa.com
for more information

Islamic
Knowledge
Competition
THEME: LETS LEARN
ABOUT ISLAM

Standard Time)
Online Quiz (Age 8 to 13): Participants can
start anytime between 8am and 3pm, but must
finish within 1 hour of the start time. The Test is
a random set of questions in form of Multiple
choices and True/False based on Study notes.
Click here for sample test.

Participants of this competition

should study from the notes available
in this site in the menu at the top, and memorize
the Surah, Duas and other items listed for their
group during the month of Ramadan.
The study notes are different every year and
customized for participants age.
At the end of Ramadan, on Sunday, July 17, 2016,
each participants must undertake Verbal (for all
ages) and Online (age 8 to 13 only) test.
Test will start from 8 AM and end at 3 PM (Eastern

Verbal (All ages): Over the phone test.

Participants will be will be given a phone number
to connect the automated verbal test system. Call
the number between the above mentioned time.
Verbal test will take 15 to 20 minutes for each
participant. The verbal test is a random set of
questions and recitations from the study notes.

STUDY NOTES
GROUP A

For age 5 and below

Recitation from memory
Surah Fatiha and Kalima Tayyibah
(Compulsory):
Kalima Tayyibah:
LA ILLAHA ILLALLAH WA ASHHADU
ANNA MUHAMMADUR RASUL ULLAH
Recitation-Surah:
(Will be asked to recite randomly 2
from the following surah):
An-Nas, Al-Kawsar, Al-Ikhlas; Al-Asr

Assalamu Alaikum - Peace be on you

We say it when meeting a Muslim.
Walaikum Assalam - Peace be on you
too
We say it in reply of Assalamu Alaikum
Insha-Allah - If Allah wishes
We say it when hoping to do
something in the future or make a
promise.
Rabbi Zidni Ilma - Oh Lord, increase
our knowledge
We say it for our knowledge

Islamic Quiz
(Will be asked to answer 5 questions
randomly from the following)
(Parents/Teacher: teach the
Who made us? Allah made us.
participants to memorize the Zikr &
Who is Allah? Allah is our creator. He
the occasions. The meanings are for
is the creator of everything.
understanding only. Participants will
Does Allah have a father or a mother?
be asked to say randomly from the
No, Allah has no father or mother.
following Zikr)
Does Allah have any sons or
daughters? No, Allah has no sons or
Bismillah - In the name of Allah
We say this when we begin something. daughters.
Can you hide anything from Allah?
eg. Before reciting the Quran, eating,
No. Allah knows everything and can
getting into a car, etc.
see everything we do.
Alhamdulillah - Praise be to Allah
We say it to thank Allah. We also say it Can you name at least 3 other names
of Allah? Some names of Allah: Aswhen we sneeze.
Samad, Ar-Rahman, Ar-Rahim, ArYarhamuka-Allah - May Allah blesses
Razzak, Al-Qayyum, Al-Quddus.
you
Who is our Prophet? Muhammad (S) is
We say it when we hear someone
our Prophet.
sneeze.

Who was the Mother of Muhammad

(s)? Amina
Who was the father of Muhammad (s)?
Abdullah
What we have to say after the name
of our Prophet? We have to say
Sallallahu alaihi Wasalam after the
name of our prophet.
What are the names of the 5 daily
Prayers? Fajr, Zuhr. Asr, Magrib and
Isha.
Questions on Wudu (ablution) and
Salah
Learn the steps of performing Wudu
(ablution) and Salah
(Will be asked to answer steps of
Wudu (ablution) and Salah)

GROUP B

For ages 6 & 7

Study the notes of Group A as well as
the following:
Surah
Surah Fatiha and Kalima Tayyibah
(Compulsory)
Kalima Tayyibah:
AS HADU AL LA ILLAHA ILLALLAH
WA ASHHADU ANNA MUHAMMADUR
RASUL ULLAH
Recitation-Surah

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(Will be asked to recite randomly 2

from the following surah):
Al-Asr, An-Nas, Al-Kawsar, Al-Ikhlas,
Al- Falaq, Al-Lahab, Al-Nasr & AlKafirun
Zikr (Remembering Allah all the time)
Zikr is the best way to remember
Allah all the time. It is to say some
phrases which remind us of Allah
during different times and activities of
the day.
Bismillah - In the name of Allah
We say this when we begin
something. eg. before reciting the
Quran, eating, getting into a car, etc.
Alhamdulillah - Praise be to Allah
We say it to thank Allah. We also say
it when we sneez.
Yarhamuka-Allah - May Allah bless
you
We say it when we hear someone
sneeze.
Assalamu Alaikum - Peace be on you
We say it when meeting a Muslim.
Walaikum Assalam - Peace be on you
too
We say it in reply of Assalamu
Alaikum
Insha-Allah - If Allah wishes
We say it when hoping to do
something in the future or make a
promise.
Subhan-Allah - Glory be to Allah
We say it to praise someone or when
we see something amazing.
Masha-Allah - Allah has willed it
We say this in happy occasions, when
hearing good news or when giving
appreciation to someone.
Fi Amanillah - In the protection of
Allah
We say it when we say farewell to
someone.
Jazak-Allahu Khairan - May Allah give
you the best reward
We say it to thank someone.
Astagfirullah - I seek Allahs
forgiveness
We say it when we feel sorry for
something bad we thought, said or
done.
Audhubillahi minash shaitanur razim - I
seek refuge in Allah from shaitan
We say it before reciting the Quran.
We also seek Allahs protection from
Shaitan (devil) by saying it so that
Shaitan cannot trick us.
Dua (Supplication)
Dua(Supplication) means to ask
Allah directly for something. There
is nothing that Allah cannot do,
therefore Dua is basically the means
of asking the creator to do something.
So Dua is to seek guidance, help and
benefit from Allah, the All-Mighty.
Learn the following Supplications:
Dua before going to bed: Bismika
Allahumma Amutu wa ahya
In the name of Allah we die (go to

sleep) and get life (wake up again).

Dua after waking up in the morning:
Alhamdulillah-hillathee ah-yana bada
ma ama tana wa ilayhi nushoor.
Many thanks to Allah who gave us life
after having given us death and our
final return are to Him.
Dua before entering the washroom:
Allahumma inni a udhu bika minal
khubuthi wal khaba ith
Oh Allah! I seek refuge in You from
male or female devils.
Dua when leaving the washroom:
Ghufranaka
I seek your forgiveness
Dua for knowledge: Rabbi Zidni Ilma
Oh Lord, increase our knowledge
Dua for parents: Rabbir hamhuma
kama rabbayani sageera
My Lord! Bestow your mercy to them
(my parents) similar to that they were
with me when I was in my childhood.
Islamic Quiz
(Will be asked to answer 10 questions
randomly from the following)
Learn the meaning
Allahu Akbar Allah is the Greatest
Subhan Allah Glory be to Allah
Bismillah In the name of Allah
Al Hamdu lillah All praises are for
Allah
Astagfirullah I seek Allahs forgiveness
Audhubillahi minash shaitanur razim I
seek refuge in Allah from shaitan
Learn about Allah
Allah is one.
Allah made us.
Allah made the mountains, the rivers
and the flowers.
Allah made the Sun, the moon, the
stars and the sky.
No one created Allah.
Allah has no partners.
Allah has no father or mother.
Allah has no sons or daughters.
We cannot see Allah.
Allah sees us all the time.
We are Allahs servants.
Allah is our Lord and Master.
Allah will be pleased with us if we do
the following:
Pray 5 times daily.
Respect our parents.
Remember Allah at all times.
Read the Quran.
Help the needy.
Be kind to everyone, including
animals.
Always keep promises.
Learn about Prophets.
Prophets of Allah are:
Adam(A) Idris(A), Nuh(A), Hud(A),
Salih(A), Ibrahim(A), Harun(A),
Ismail(A), Ishaq(A), Lut(A),
Yaqub(A), Yusuf(A), Shuaib(A),
Ayyub(A), Musa(A), Dhul-kifl(A),
Dawud(A), Sulaiman(A), Ilias(A),
Al-Yasa(A), Yunus(A), Zakariyya(A),
Yahya(A), Isa(A) & Muhammad (s).
Adam (A) is the first Prophet.

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Muhammad (S) is the last Prophet of

Allah.
We have to say Sallallahu Alaihi
Wasalam after the name of Prophet
Muhammad.
We have to say Alaihis salam after the
name of other Prophets.
Our prophet is Muhammad (S).
Muhammad was born in Mecca.
His mothers name was Amina.
His fathers name was Abdullah.
Learn about the Quran
The Quran is the book of Allah.
Allah sent Quran to Prophet
Muhammad (s) through Angel Jibrail.
The first Surah of the Quran is Sura
Fatiha.
The last Surah is Sura Nas.
Smallest surah is Surah Kawsar.
Other small surahs are Surah Ikhlas
and Surah Asr.
Questions on performing Salah
Participants will be asked to answer
basic things regarding Salah, Wudu &
Azan
Learn how to pray.
Learn the steps for performing Wudu
(ablutions) and Salah
Learn the timings for five time prayers
Learn how to call Azan

GROUP C

For age 8 & 9

Study the notes of Group A, B as well

as the following:
Basics of Islam
Islam means to obey Allah and follow
his commands. If we obey Allah and
do as He commands then we will have
peace. That is why Islam also means
peace.
Islam teaches us to live a good life
on this earth. It tells us how to live as
good people. Islam shows us the right
way. If we follow Islam, we achieve
peace.
We learnt about Islam from the
messengers and Prophets of Allah.
A Muslim is a person who follows
Islam. A Muslim will always try to do
good works. He speaks the truth. He
does not lie, he helps others, and he
cares for the old and needy. He does
not like bad things. He does as Allah
commands him. We feel proud to be
Muslims.
Iman means belief or faith. To be a
good Muslim, we must believe in:
Allah
Angels of Allah (Malaikah)
Book of Allah (Kitabullah)
Messengers of Allah (Rasulullah)
The day of Judgement (Yawmuddin)
Predestination or Supremacy of divine
will (Al-Qadr)
Life after Death (Akhirah)
One who has Iman is called a Mumin.

Muslims have 5 basic duties:

Ash-Shahadah (The Declaration of
faith)
As Salah (Five compulsory daily
prayers)
Az Zakah (Welfare contribution)
As-Sawm (Fasting during Ramadan)
Al-Hajj (Pilgrimage to Makkah)
Ash-Shahadah:
A person becomes Muslim by reciting
and believing in Ash-Shahadah. AshShahadah is LA ILAHA ILLAL LAHU
MUHAMMADUR RASULUL LAH. This
means: There is no God But Allah, and
Muhammad (s) is the messenger of
Allah.
As Salah:
We offer Salah to remember Allah,
to be close to Him and to gain His
favour. Salah helps us to do the good
and give up the bad.
Az Zakah:
Islam teaches that the poor and the
needy have rights in the wealth of the
rich. Islam therefore commands every
Muslim to pay Welfare money (Zakah)
to the needy and for good causes.
As-Sawm:
Every grown up Muslim is required to
fast during the month of Ramadan.
Fasting begins at day break and ends
at sunset. During this time, eating
and drinking etc are not allowed.
Sawm is a mean for spiritual training
and development. It helps one to
resist temptations and to have selfdiscipline in life.
Al-Hajj:
Hajj or the Pilgrimage, is visiting the
Kabah at least once in a lifetime if one
can afford it. Kabah is the house of
Allah, located in the city of Makkah.
Muslims gather in Makkah in the
month of Zul-Hijjah and worship Allah.
This special worship lasts for several
days. The Hajj brings Muslims from
all over the world of different colours
and races to one placeThe Kabah.
This strengthens the spirit of unity,
equality and brotherhood.
Salah
Learn how to perform Wudu and
Salah (prayer).
What do we have to do as preparation
for performing Salah?
What is the importance of Niyah
(intention) for Salah?
What is the Qibla? Why do we face
the Qibla during prayers?
What is Qiyam? What do we have to
utter in Qiyam? What is the meaning
of that?
What is Ruku? What do we have to
utter in Ruku? What is the meaning of
that?
What is Sujud? What do we have to
utter in Sujud? What is the meaning
of that?
Life of Prophet Muhammad (S)
(Seerah)

Muhammad (S) is our prophet.

Muhammad(S) was born into the
noble tribe of Quraish in Makkah,
Arabia in 570 CE (Christian era). His
father, Abdullah, died before his birth.
His mother, Aminah, died when he
was only six. A few days after his birth
he was given to the care of Halimah;
his foster-mother. It was the custom
of the tribe of Quraish to give their
newborn babies to foster mothers for
breast feeding; Muhammad (S) was
with Halimah for two years.
After the death of his mother, his
grandfather, Abdul Muttalib looked
after him. His grandfather died when
Muhammad (S) was only 8 years old.
Muhammad (S) was then looked after
by his uncle Abu Talib.
The name Muhammad (S) means
praiseworthy.
At the age of 40 Muhammad (S) was
given the first revelation from Allah
through angel Jibrail. He became
the prophet of Allah. For the next
23 years of his life he shared the
teachings of Allah.
Important teachings of Prophet
Muhammad (S)
Prophet Muhammad (S) asked
people to worship Allah alone. He
taught love and brotherhood. He
asked his followers to be kind and
polite towards both children and the
elderly and to help one another. He
stopped people from doing harm to
one another. He asked us to always
be truthful, and to practise what we
preach. He established Truth, Justice
and the Islamic Society.
Hadiths are the sayings and actions of
the Prophet Muhammad (S) recorded
by his followers after his death.
Some Hadith
Salah
Prophet (S) said: The key to Paradise
is Salah (five daily prayers) and key to
Salah is Taharah (purity- performing
wudu).
Taharah (Cleanliness)
Prophet (S) said: Cleanliness is part
of ones faith.
Prophet (S) said: Brushing your teeth
makes your mouth clean and please
Allah.
Intention (Niyah)
Prophet (S) said: Action shall be
judged only by intention; a man shall
get what he intends.
Study of the Quran
Prophet (S) said: The best person
among you is the one who learns the
Quran and teaches it to others.
Greetings
Prophet (S) said: Greet each other
with Assalamu alaikum
Prophet (S) said: Say Assalamu
alaikum before you talk.
Prophet (S) said: The person closest
to Allah is one who says his salam
(assalamu alaikum) first.

Study of the Quran

Memorize the last 15 Surahs of the
Quran. Go to Al-Quran Recitation and
Study Center
Learn the meaning of the names of
the last 15 surah of the Quran.
Learn the meaning of Surah Al-Fatiha
and Al-Ikhlas
Study: Some important verses
Al-Baqarah, verse 2 Dhalik al-kitabu
la raiba fi-hi, hudal lil-muttaqin (This
book, the Quran, has no doubts about
it at all; it guides to right path those
who are Muttaqin)
Al-Imran, verse 19 Inn ad-dina ind
Allah il-Islam (Surely the true religion
with Allah is Islam)
Al-Ankabut, verse 45 Innas salata
tanha anil fahshai wal munkar
(Surely prayer keeps one away from
indecency and evil.)
What is Quran?
Quran is the book of guidance from
Allah, each word of the Quran is the
word of Allah.
What is the meaning of the word
Quran?
The meaning of word Quran is the
reading or that which is to be read.
What are the other names of the
Quran, mentioned in the Quran itself?
The other names of the Quran,
mentioned in the Quran itself, are:
Al-Furqan (the Criterion between
right and wrong)
Qitabullah (the Book of Allah)
Qalamullah (the words of Allah)
Al-Jibar (the Message of Allah)
To who was the Quran revealed?
The Quran was revealed to the last
Prophet Muhammad (S).
Is the Quran the only guidance from
Allah?
No, Allah sent many other books of
guidance to different prophets of
different times,.
What are the other books of
guidance?
Sahifa given to Prophet Ibrahim (A)
Tawrah given to Prophet Musa (A)
Zabur given to Prophet Dawud (A)
Inzil given to Prophet Isa (A)
Those books no longer exist today,
they are lost as the followers did not
safeguard them and changed them as
they pleased.
How was the Quran sent down to
Prophet Muhammad (S)?
Allah revealed the Quran in pieces
through the Angel Jibrail, to prophet
of Allah Muhammad (S). Angel Jibrail
delivered the message from Allah to
the Prophet (S) as exactly stated to
him by Allah.
When did the revelation of Quran
begin?
The first revelation of the Quran
was revealed on Lailatul Qadr, in the
month of Ramadan. Lailatul Qadr is
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Ramadan. Prophet Muhammad was at

the age of 40 at the time (around the
year 610 A.D.).
Where did the Prophet receive the
first revelation?
Prophet received the first revelation
in the cave of Hira on a mountain near
Mecca.
How long did it take to complete the
Quran?
The Quran was revealed though out a
period of 23 years.
Has the Quran been changed since
it was revealed to the prophet
Muhammad (S)?
The Quran has not been changed
since it was revealed it is as it was
when it was delivered from Angel
Jibrail.
What is the first word revealed to
Muhammad (S)?
The first word revealed to Muhammad
(S) is IQRA. What is Surah (plural:
Swar) of the Quran?
Surah is like chapters of the Quran,
there are 114 Surahs or chapters in the
Quran.
What is Ayah, (plural: Ayat) of the
Quran?
Ayah is a sentence of Quran, and Ayat
means more than one sentence?
Do all the Surahs of the Quran have
the same numbers of Ayat?
No.
Which is the longest Surah? How
many Ayat is there?
AI-Baqara (no.2) number of ayats 286
Name one of the shortest Surah. How
many Ayat is there in the shortest
Surah?
Al-Asr (no. 103) It has 3 (three) Ayat.
Do all Surah begin with Bismilla hir
rahmanir rahim?
Yes, except one Surah: Surah atTauba).
Who are called Qari?
Qari is the one who has learned and
mastered perfect recitation of the
Quran. Qari means the excellent
reader of the Quran.
What is the meaning of Hafiz-UlQuran?
Whoever has memorized the Quran
is called Hafiz-ul-Quran, meaning
protector of the Quran.
Why and how do we know that the
Quran hasnt been changed?
The Quran has not been changed
since it was revealed, because we
know from the Quran that Allah has
stated that He will preserve the Quran.
And we see today that thousands of
people have memorized the Quran.
Etiquettes of eating and drinking
Halal and Haram
Basic facts about the Quran
Islamic festivals
Islamic Greetings
Obligation to parents

Friendship and Respect to others

What is the importance of showing
respect to others?
Showing respect to others is a means
of getting respect from other. Islam
teaches us to respect our parents,
teachers, relatives and neighbours.
We should respect our friends, our
younger brothers and sisters.
How should we behave with our
parents?
we should be kind to our parents
we should take care of them
we should talk to them politely and
not be rude or shout at them
How should we treat our neighbours?
we should be helpful towards our
neighbours
we should visit them when they are
sick
we should be polite with them and
not quarrel
we should not be jealous of them
but should celebrate their happiness
we should help them when they are
in trouble
How should we be with our friends?
we should befriend those who have
good manners
we should help friends whenever
they need help
we should not abuse our friends
we should treat them with good
manners and share our knowledge
with them

GROUP D

Age 10 and 11

Study the notes of Group A,B,C as well

as the following:
Basic of Islam
What is the meaning of Islam?
Islam means obedience. Obedience
means to accept, to submit and to
follow. Islam therefore, means to
submit to Allah and to follow His
commands. We can have peace in
our lives if we follow the commands
of our Creator. So another meaning
of Islam is peace. True peace lies only
in following Allahs commands. Those
who follow Islam are called Muslims.
Iman means belief or faith. To be a
good Muslim, we must believe in:
Allah, Angels of Allah (Malaikah), Book
of Allah (Kitabullah), Messengers of
Allah (Rasulullah),
The day of Judgement (Yawmuddin),
Predestination or Supremacy of divine
will (Al-Qadr) and Life after Death
(Akhirah)
Belief in Allah:
One, who believes in Allah, believes
that:
There is no god but Allah.
Allah is ONE and ALMIGHTY.
There is no one like Allah.

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Allah has no children and no partner.

Allah has been there from the
beginning, and will always be existing.
Allah will never die.
He knows everything.
He sees everything.
He is the creator of the Universe.
He is our Lord.
Allah is the Greatest and MostMerciful. He is the Most-Kind and
Most-Loving.
Allah has provided us with everything.
He created us as the best. He sent
prophets to guide us and to tell us
how to obey him; how to live like
good human beings and be happy and
successful.
Belief in Angels of Allah:
Angels are created by Allah. They are
Allahs servants; they obey Allahs
commands and carry out his orders.
We cannot see them; they do not
have a body like us. If Allah wills they
can take any shape.
We know the name of some angels
through the Quran and Prophet
Muhammad (S). They are: Jibrail
(Gabriel), Azrail (Azrael), Israfil,
Mikhail (Michael), Ridwan, Munkar and
Nakir.
Angel Jibrail brought the message of
Allah to Prophet Muhammad (S).
Belief in Books of Allah:
Allah has taught us how to live, to
obey and worship Him. This guidance
was given through Prophets in the
form of revelations. The revelations
given to the Prophets have always
guided mankind.
The revelation given to prophet
Muhammad (S) is called the Quran.
A Muslim believes in all revealed
Books. Those are the Tawrat (Torah)
to Musa (Moses); Jabur (Psalms) to
Dawud (David); the Injil (Gospel)
to Isa (Jesus) and the Quran to
Muhammad (S). The Quran also
mentions Suhuf-i-Ibrahim (Scrolls of
Abraham).
But the Books given to the Prophets
before Muhammad (S) were not fully
preserved, some were lost or they
were changed by the people. Allahs
words were mixed with mans ideas.
Belief in the Messengers of Allah:
Allah sent His guidance through the
Prophets. They were men of great
virtue and character. Their lives were
truly pure and honourable. They are
role models for mankind. They taught
us how to obey Allah- our Creator.
None of the Prophets claimed to
be God. They themselves obeyed
Allah and invited others to obey Him.
Allah sent prophets to all people at
different times.
All of the Prophets preached the
same message of God. They preached
peace and justice. While preaching
the message of God, the Prophets

were tortured, betrayed and ignored

by the disbelievers. However, the
good people of their time followed
the Prophets with heart and soul. The
Prophets gathered the good people
and taught them how to obey and
worship God.
The Quran mentioned the names of
25 prominent Prophets. Prophets
mentioned in the Quran are also
believed to be Prophets by Christians
and Jews. Following are the Quranic
names and English names (in bracket)
of Prophets mentioned in the Quran.
Adam; Idris (Enoch); Nuh (Noah);Hud
(Heber); Saleh (Shelah); Ibrahim
(Abraham); Lut (Lot); Ismail (Ishmael);
Ishaq (Isaac); Yaqub (Jacob); Yusuf
(Joseph); Ayub (Job); Shoaib
(Jethro); Musa (Moses); Harun
(Aaron); Dhul-Kifl (possibly Ezekiel
or Gautama Buddha); Daud (David);
Sulayman (Solomon); Ilyas (Elijah); AlYasa (Elisha); Yunus (Jonah); Zakariya
(Zacharias); Yahya (John the Baptist);
Isa (Jesus) and Muhammad.
Belief in Life after death:
Our life in this world is temporary.
Everyone has to die. Death is a natural
event. Muslims believe that Allah
will bring an end to this world and
extinction of all the creatures of this
world. After that all human beings will
be given back life to judge the deeds
they have done in this present world.
This great day is commonly known as
Yawm al-Qiyamah (Day of the Raising
of the Dead). The Quran has other
names of this day. Those are given
below:
Yawm al-Din (Day of Judgment)
Yawm al-Taghabun (Day of Loss and
Gain)
Yawm al-Bath (Day of Resurrection
to bring something to life)
Yawm al-Hisab (Day of Reckoningaccountability)
Yawm al-Haqqah (The day which is
Inevitable)
In the Day of Judgment every person
will be judged by Allah alone based
on his or her acts in this world. Those
who worship Allah and do good deeds
in this world will be granted paradise.
The Arabic word for paradise is
Jannah. Those who disobey Allah
willingly in this world and do not ask
for forgiveness will be punished, the
punishment will be hell. The Arabic
word for hell is Jahannam.
This life after death is called Akhirah.
Belief in Akhirah has a great impact
in the life of a believer. He knows that
Allah is watching all his actions and
he will have to account for them on
the Day of Judgment. His conduct
and behaviour will therefore be
responsible, controlled and careful.
To prepare for that day and to be
rewarded by our Lord, we need to

do all that Allah demands of us and

give up all the bad habits and wrong
actions. We can do this if we follow
the guidance given to our Prophet
Muhammad (S) by Allah. This is the
safest course for our success in life,
both in this world and in the life after
death
Learn about Quran
Muslims follow the Quran. The Quran
is the words of Allah. It was revealed
to the last Prophet Muhammad (S).
The words of the Quran are fully
preserved in its original form. Not a
single word of it has been changed
or lost. It is found today exactly
as it was revealed to the Prophet
Muhammad (S). A Muslim believes
in all the Books of Allah, but as the
earlier Books are lost or have been
changed; a Muslim follows the Quran
only.
Allah wants to guide men and women
through revelation (wahi). It is the
prophets who received the revelations
and then they conveyed those to their
followers. Revelation is a message and
guidance from Allah, the Arabic word
for revelation is Wahi.
It means Guidance from Allah is called
Hidayah.
Revelations were sent to Prophets in
different ways.
Revelation by inspiration- like a
dream: example, Allah guided Prophet
Ibrahim (A) to make a sacrifice of his
son.
Revelation by speech (behind the
scene): example, Allah spoke to
Prophet Musa (A) in the mountain of
Torah.
Revelation through Angel: example,
Allah revealed the Quran to Prophet
Muhammad (S) through angel Jibrail.
The first revelation of the Quran was 5
verses from Surah al-Alaq. Which are
as follows:
Read in the name of your Lord, Who
created man from a clot of blood.
Read and your Lord is most Bountiful,
Who taught (the use of) the pen, He
taught man which he knew not.
There was no revelation for a certain
period of time after the first.
The second revelation is the first
beginning verses of Surah AlMuddather, which begins as follows-
O you, Who is covered in your cloak,
arise and warn.
Some of the earliest Surahs are AlMuzzammil, Al-Fatiha, Al-Takweer,
Al-Alaa, Al-Lael, Al-Fazr
The revelation continued till the
death of the Prophet (S). It was
approximately for 23 years.
One of the last revelations is This
day I (Allah) have perfected your
religion for you, completed My favor
upon you and have chosen for you

Islam as your religion. Surah 5: verse

4.
Names of surahs: Each of the 114
surahs has their own name. Allah and
His messenger have given a name to
each surah. Usually the surah is named
from a word used in that particular
surah. Surahs are sometimes named
according to an event or subject
mentioned in that specific surah.
Examples: Surah Al-Fatiha: the
opening, Surah Al-Baqarah: The Cow;
Surah Al-Imran: The family of Imran;
Surah An-Nisa: The Women; Surah
Maidah: The table spread; Surah AnAmm: The cattle.
The Quran contain stories (Qasas, sg.
Qissah).
We do relate unto thee the most
beautiful of stories. 12:3
The Quranic stories are about:
Prophets of Allah, their people, their
message, their call etc., for example
Nuh (A), Musa (A), and Isa (A).
Past people or events, e.g. the
Companions of the cave.
Events that took place during the
lifetime of the Prophet, e.g. battle of
Badr.
The Quran tells us the story of
previous nations. It tells us the stories
of good people of the past that
followed the path of Allah and His
prophets.
It also tells us stories of bad people
and how Allah punished them in this
world.
Some teachings of the Quran are:
There is only one true God- Allah.
Everything in this universe belongs to
Allah.
We should worship, obey and serve
Allah.
Allah guides people by sending
His Prophets and Messengers, His
revelations and Books.
Muhammad (S) is the last Messenger.
The Quran is the last book of
guidance.
One day whole world will come to and
end. This day is called The Last day.
After death, all dead will be brought
to life. On that day Allah will judge all
of the people.
Good people will be rewarded. They
will go to Heaven (Paradise).
Bad people will be punished. They will
be throne to Hell.
The Quran tells us:
The Quran tell us how to become
good men and women.
The Quran tell us how to obey,
worship and serve Allah.
The Quran tell us how what is the
difference between right and wrong.
The Quran tell us how to do well and
give up bad habits
The Quran tell us how to behave
with parents, brothers, friends, and
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The Quran tell us how to live pious,

happy, peaceful and good life.
The Quran tell us how everything that
is needed for our success in this world
and in the Hereafter.
The Quran tell us stories of the good
people of the past who followed the
path of Allah and His Prophets.
It also tells us the stories of bad
people and how Allah punished them.
Learn Practicing Islam
Salah
The lessons and significance of Salah
are:
Salah brings us closer to Allah.
It keeps us away from indecent,
shameful and forbidden activities.
It teaches us to control evil desire and
passions.
It purifies heart and comforts the soul.
It is a constant reminder of Allah and
His greatness.
It develops discipline and willpower.
It is the source of patience, courage,
hope and confidence.
It is a mean to purity, cleanliness and
punctuality.
It demonstrates our obedience to our
Creator.
It is a proof of equality, unity and
brotherhood.
Learn the meaning of Dua Qunut.
Study of the Quran
Memorize last 15 Surahs of the Quran.
Go to Al-Quran Recitation and Study
Center
Memorize and study the meaning:
Verses 190-194, Surah Al-Imran (Surah
3). CLICK for teachings of those
verses.
Study of the Hadith
Love for Prophet (S)
Prophet (S) said: None of you has
faith unless I (Prophet) am dearer to
him than his father, and his son and all
mankind. Mentioned in Bukhari
Modesty
Prophet (S) said: Modesty (Haya) is
part of faith. Mentioned in Bukhari &
Muslim
Politeness
Prophet (S) said: Allah is polite and
likes politeness. Condensed from
Muslim
Brotherhood
Prophet (S) said: Each of you is
a mirror of his brother, if you see
something wrong in your brother,
you must tell him to get rid of it.
-Mentioned Tirmidhi
Gifts
Prophet (S) said: Give gifts to one
another, for gifts take away malice.
-Mentioned in Mishkat
Visiting the sick
Prophet (S) said: Visit the sick, feed
the hungry and free the captives.
-Mentioned in Bukhari

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General Knowledge
What is the meaning of the word
Quran?
- The meaning of word Quran is the
reading or that which is to be read.
What are the other names of Quran,
mentioned in Quran itself?
The other names of Quran, mentioned
in Quran itself, are:
Al-Furqan (the Criterion between
right and wrong)
Kitabullah (the Book of Allah)
Kalamullah (the words of Allah)
Al-Jibar (the Message of Allah)
What is the first word revealed to
Muhammad (S)?
- The first word revealed to
Muhammad (S) is Iqra.
In which month the Quran was
revealed?
- The Quran was revealed in the
month of Ramadan.
In which night the Quran was
revealed?
- The Quran was revealed in the night
of Laillatul Qadr.
How many surahs are in the Quran?
- There are 114 surahs in the Quran
What is the largest surah in the
Quran?
- The largest surah in the Quran is AlBaqara.
Name some surahs named after
insect.
- Al-Nahl (the bee), Al-Ankabut (the
spider) and Al-Naml (the ant).
Name some surahs named after
animals.
- Al-Baqara (the cow), Al-Adiyat (the
horse) and Al-Fil (the elephent).
The Quran tells us about some brave
young believers who along with a dog
slept for several years in a cave. What
is the name given to that group of
believers? Which surah of the Quran
mentioned that incident?
- The group of brave young believers
who along with a dog slept for several
years in a cave is called As-safe Kahaf
(the resident of cave). The name of
the surah mention the story of As-safe
Kahaf is Al-Kahaf (the Cave).
What is the name of the Prophet
who was throne in a well by his own
brothers? Which surah of the Quran
mentioned that incident?
-The name of the Prophet who was
throne in a well by his own brothers
is Yusuf (A). The name of surah
mentioning the incident of Yusuf(A) is

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What is the name of the first house
built to worship Allah?
- The first house built to worship Allah
is Kaba.
Who first built Kabah?
- Prophet Ibrahim (A) first built Kabah.
What is the name of the stone on
which Prophet Ibrahim (A) stood
while building the Kabah.
- The name of the stone on which
Prophet Ibrahim (A) stood while
building the Kabah is Makame Ibrahim,
What is the name of the son of
Prophet Ibrahim (A) who helped him
building the Kabah?
- The name of the son of Prophet
Ibrahim (A) who helped him building
the Kabah is Ismail (A).
What is the old name of Makkah?
- Bakkah is the old name of Makkah.
This is mentioned in the Quran.
What is the old name of Madina?
- The old name of Madina is Yasrib.
Who are called Ansar?
- The muslim residents of Madina
who gave shelter to the people who
migrated from Makkah is called Ansar.
Who are called Muhajir?
- The group of people who migrated
from Makkah is called Muhajir.
Which event marks the beginning of
the Islamic Calendar year?
- The beginning of the Islamic
Calendar year is marked by the event
of migration of Muslims from Makkah
to Madina.
What is the name of the mosque
which Muslims used to face while
praying before the Kabah?
- Muslims used to face Masjidul Aqsa
(while praying) before the Kabah?
What is the name of the fountain
beside the Kabah?
- The fountain beside the Kabah is
Zam zam.
Who gave the advice to introduce
Azan for prayer?
- Omar (R).
Who is the first person to call Azan?
- Bilal (R) is the first person to call
Azan.
Name the uncle of Prophet who used
to torture him along with his wife,
whose name is mentioned in the
Quran.

- Abu Lahab, uncle of Prophet

Muhammad (S), used to torture
Muhammad (S).
Name the uncle of the Prophet
Muhammad (S) who was Shaheed in
the battle of Uhud.
- Hamza (R), uncle of the Prophet
Muhammad (S), was killed (Shaheed)
in the battle of Uhud.
Name the major battles fought by the
Prophet against his enemies.
- Three major battles fought by the
Prophet against his enemies are: the
battle of Badr, the battle of Uhad and
the battle of trench (Khandaq).
Name the Arabic months.
- Names of 12 Arabic months are:
Muharram, Safar, Rabiul-Awal, RabiusSani, Jamadiul-Awal, Jamadius-Sani,
Rajab, Shaban, Ramadan, Shawal,
Jilkadh and Jilhajj.
In which year and month the Prophet
conquered Makkah?
- Prophet conquered Makkah in the
month of Ramadan of 10th Hijra.
What are the names of the two
sons of Prophet Muhammad (S) and
Khadijah (R) - who died at childhood?
- Al-Qasim and Al-Tahir.
What are the names of the four
daughters of Prophet Muhammad (S)
and Khadijah (R)?
- Fatima (R), Zaynab (R), Umm
Qulsum (R), Ruqayyah (R).
What is the name of the youngest
son of Prophet Muhammad (S) whose
mother was Mariam (R)?
- Ibrahim (R).

In which Islamic year Hijra did the

Prophet performed his last Hajj?
- The prophet performed his last Hajj
in 10th Hijra.
In which Islamic year Hijra and month
the Prophet died?
- The Prophet died in the month of
Rabyul-Awwal in 10th Hijra.
What is the meaning of the word
Masjid?
- The meaning of the arabic word
Masjid is the place of prostration
(sujud).
What is Mehrab, Minar and
Mimbar?
The extention of the masjid in front of
the place where the imam stands is
called Mehrab.
The tower of the masjid building is
called Minar.
The platform from where the imam
delivers the speech during friday
prayer is called Mimbar.
What is Halal and Haram?
- The act or things permissible by
Quran and Sunnah is called halal. And
the act or things prohibited by the
Quran and Sunnah is called Haram.
What is Sunnah?
- The life and teachings of the Prophet
Muhammad (S) is called Sunnah.
When is the Eid ul Fitr?
- The first day of the month of Shawal
in the Islamic calendar is
Eid ul Fitr.
When is Eid ul Adha?
- The 10th day of the month jil-Hajj in

the Islamic calendar is

Eid ul Adha.
What is the meaning of As Salamu
Alaikum?
The meaning of Assalamu Alaikum is
Peace be upon you.
What is Janajah?
- The special prayer (salat) for a dead
person is called Janajah.
What is the importance of showing
respect to others?
- Showing respect to others is a
means of getting respect from
other. Islam teaches us to respect
our parents, teachers, relatives and
neighbours. We should respect our
friends, our younger brothers and
sisters.
How should we behave with our
parents?
- we should be kind to our parents
- we should take care of them
- we should talk to them politely and
not be rude or shout at them
How should we treat our neighbours?
- we should be helpful towards our
neighbours
- we should visit them when they are
sick
- we should be polite with them and
not quarrel
- we should not be jealous of them but
should celebrate their happiness
- we should help them when they are
in trouble
How should we be with our friends?
- we should befriend those who have
good manners
- we should help friends whenever

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- we should not abuse our friends
- we should treat them with good
manners and share our knowledge
with them
Do all Surah begin with Bismilla hir
rahmanir rahim?
- Only surah At-Tawbah of the Quran
does not start with Bismilla hir
rahmanir rahim
Who are called Qari?
- Qari is the one who has learned
and mastered perfect recitation of
the Quran. Qari means the excellent
reader of the Quran.
What is the meaning of Hafiz-UlQuran?
- Whoever has memorized the Quran
is called Hafiz-ul-Quran, meaning
protector of the Quran.
What are the names of 25 prominent
Prophets mentioned in Quran?
Adam(A) Idris(A), Nuh(A), Hud(A),
Salih(A), Ibrahim(A), Harun(A),
Ismail(A), Ishaq(A), Lut(A),
Yaqub(A), Yusuf(A), Shuaib(A),
Ayyub(A), Musa(A), Dhul-kifl(A),
Dawud(A), Sulaiman(A), Ilias(A),
Al-Yasa(A), Yunus(A), Zakariyya(A),
Yahya(A), Isa(A) & Muhammad (s).
What should we do as the followers of
Muhammad (s)?
- The Prophet left two things for
us, one the Quran and the other his
Sunnah. The Quran is the Book of
Allah and the Sunnah is the teachings
of the Prophet. So, as followers of the
prophet we should follow the path of
the Quran and the Sunnah. We should
preach to others to follow the same
way.

GROUP E

Age 12 and 13

come closer to Allah. Those are like

a training program for a Muslim to
shape life around.
Study:
The meaning and significance of
Kalima Taiyibah, Tawhid and Risalah
The timings of five daily prayers:
What are the times when we should
not pray?
What is the importance of Taharah
(cleanliness) and Niyah (intention) for
Salah.
Significance of Salah: Our salah is
the first thing we will be asked about
when we die and stand- explain in
relation to the benefits of Salah.
Lessons of Salah
Meanings of Tasbih (uttering) which
are recited in Ruku and Sujud
Meanings of Qibla, Qiyam, Ruku,
Sujud, Tayammum
Meaning of the word Zakah
Which people are helped by Zakah
Importance of Zakah in context of
social welfare
Good qualities developed by Sawm
Morals and social lessons of Sawm
Why Lailatul Qadr is an important
night
What is Hajj? What Hajj teaches us?
Hajj is called the Annual
International Muslim. Assemblyexplain
What are common messages of all the
Prophets?
What were the common things the
Prophets did?
What should we do as the followers of
Muhammad (s)?
What is modesty? Why is it so
important?
What is the importance of helping the
poor and needy in Islam?
How should we treat out neighbours?
What is the importance of following
the Prophet (S)?
If you really love Prophet (S), what do
you have to do?

History of the Quran

Allah has guaranteed the protection
Study the notes of Group A,B,C,D,E as
of the Quran. The words of the Quran
well as the following:
were revealed to Prophet Muhammad
(S) throughout the last 23 years of his
Basic of Islam
life. The Prophet used to memorize
Five pillars of Islam
those and told his companions to
Ash-Shahadah (The Declaration of
memorize its words. The revelations
faith)
were written down by his followers.
As Salah(Five compulsory daily
During the time of Caliphat Abu Bakr
prayers)
(R), all those words and sentences
Az Zakah (Welfare contribution)
were collected in the form of a
As-Sawm (Fasting during Ramadan)
book and were arranged following
Al-Hajj (Pilgrimage to Makkah)
the direction given by the Prophet
The first pillar of Islam is Shahadah,
Muhammad (S).
which is about belief in Tawhid and
Among the Muslims there are always
Risalah of Muhammad (S).
some people who memorize the
The other four pillars are the main
whole Quran by heart.
duties in Islam, called Ibadah. Ibadah
The Quran would always be preserved
includes any activity which is done
by memorization and printing.
to please Allah. Salah, Zakah, Sawm
Some companions of the Prophet (s)
and Hajj are the main four forms of
memorized the Quran. They wereworship or Ibadah. If we perform
AbuBakr(R), Omar(R), Uthman(R),
those regularly and correctly we
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Ali(R) and some women companions

were- Aisha(R), Hafsa(R) and Umm
Salma(R). The 3 companions who
memorized the entire the Quran and
went over it with the Prophet be
fore his death were Ubai ibn Kab(R),
Mu-aaz ibn Jabal(R), and Zaid ibn
Thabit(R).
It is reported that the Quran
was indeed written down by the
companions. But it was not bound as
a single volume. Prophet Muhammad
(s) dictated the revelation to some
48 companions and it was written
down accordingly. The Prophet under
guidance of Allah through Angel
Jibrail determined the arrangement
of the verses of the Quran. Prophet
(s) also gave instructions for the
arrangement of the verses of the
Quran. This way the order and the
arrangement were well known to the
Muslims due to the daily recitation
of the Quran in their prayers. When
people came to Madina to learn about
Islam, they were provided with copies
of the chapters of the Quran, to read
and memorize.
Angel Jibrail used to recite the Quran
once a year with the Prophet (S) and
he recited it twice with him the year
he died.
All parts of the Quran were in written
form in separate written materials.
It was written on paper, dry skin,
papyrus and etc. The order of the
verses within each Surah was fixed,
but the sheets on which the Surah
was written were still in a loose
arrangement. i.e. not bound into a
volume. The Quran was in this form
during the Prophets time and also
during Abu Bakrs(R) and Omars(R)
time.
Collection of the Quran into a volume:
During Abu Bakrs(R) rule, he
instructed Zaid lbn Thabit(R) to
collect the Quran from the various
written material and from the
memories of people. The collection
was kept with him and then with
Omar(R) and then with his daughter
Hafsa(R).
During Uthmans(R) rule, disputes
had risen among Muslims in the vast
Muslim empire about the correct
manner of reciting the Quran.
Uthman(R) borrowed the collection
of the Quran, which were kept
with Hafsa(R) and ordered four
companions among them Zaid lbn
Thabit(R) to rewrite the script in
perfect copies.
Uthman(R) sent those copies to
the main centers of the Muslim world
to replace other copies that were in
circulation. Those copies of the Quran
have remained the same to this day.
Todays volume of the Quran has
vowel marks (tashkil) to help in the
pronunciation and diacritical marks
to help tell the difference between

similiar letters. All old Qurariic script is

completely without diacritical points
or vowels signs. Also there are no
headings or separations between the
Swar or any other kind of division or
formal indication of the end of a verse.
In the Egyption National Library there
is a copy made of gazelle skin which
has been dated 68 after Hijra (688
A.D.), 58 years after the Prophets
death. There are also copies from the
first and second centuries A.H.
The current manuscript of the Quran
printed in 1925 (1344 A.H.) in Cairo,
Egypt and it is based on the reading
of Hafs as reported by Asim.
Understanding the Quran
It is easy to understand messages and
teaching of the Quran.
Allah said in the Quran, We have
indeed made the Quran easy to be
remembered (and to be understood).
Is there anyone that remembers (and
understands) it. 54:17.
When a surahs beginning portion
is found to be revealed before Hijra
that sura is called a Makkyia, Mekkan
Surah. There are 85 Mekkan surahs.
When a surahs beginning portion
is found to be revealed after Hijra,
even if some ayat are revealed before
Hijra that sura is called a Madanyia,
Medinian Surah. There are 85 Medinian
surahs.
The main topics of the Mekkan Surah
are:
Allah and His unity (Tawheed).
Resurrection and the day of
Judgement.
Righteous conduct.
The main topics of the Medinian
Surah are:
Addition to the same topics of the
Mekkan Surah, new topics were
added. e.g. legal rulings, addressing
the people of the book (Jews and
Christians).
It is important to understand the
particular occasion or situation of
revelation of that particular Ayat(s).
This is called Asbab Al Nuzul.
The explanation and interpretation of
the Quran by the renowned scholars
of Islam is called Tafsir. A Mufassir is
a Muslim scholar who does the tafsir
(commentary) of the Quran,
A mufassir must have following
qualifications
Be of sound and strong belief
(aqeeda).
Be fluent in the Arabic language,
mastering its grammar, structures, etc.
Be highly qualified in Islamic
sciences, e.g. Hadith and Fiqh.
Refers to other tafsir and to reports
of the Prophet, his companions
(Sahaba) and their followers (tabieen).
Abstains from using unfounded
explanation.
To explain the Quran by using
other parts of the Quran, by using

Understanding the Quran) was written

the Prophets sunnah and by using
by Abul Ala Mawdudi of Pakistan.
reports from the sahaba and finally
Written in urdu, completed in 1973
the reports from tabiun.
and has been translated into different
Some famous Sahaba, whose reports
language including English. This one
are useful in tafsir are: Abu Bakr (R)
of the best available complete tafsir.
, Omar (R) , Othman (R) , All. Ibn
Mawdudi used the standard technique
Massud (R) , lbn Abbas (R), Ubay lbn
of providing an explanation of the
Kab(R) , Zaid lbn Thabit (R) , Abu
Quranic verses from the Sunnah
Musa Al-Ashari (R) and Abdullah lbn
of the Prophet (s), including the
Zubair (R).
historical reasons behind the verses
Most important tafsir of the Quran
with views reflecting those of a
are:
sincere believer striving to apply the
Tafsir al-Tabari (d310 AH.), Tafsir
Quranic teachings
Ibn-Kathir (d774 A.H), Tafsir al-Suyuti
Some parts of the Quran translated
(d911 A,H.), Tafsir al-Zamakhshari
(d539 A.H.), Tatsir al-Razi (d606 A.H.), to other languages during the time of
the Prophet. When the Prophet sent a
Tafsir al-Baidhawi (d685 AH), Tafsir
message to Herachlus, the Byzantine
al-Jalalain (d911 A.H.),Tafsir al-Manar
(d1354 A.H.), Maref ul Quran, Fizilal-al- emperor, it contained an Ayah
(3:64), the message was translated
Quran (d1386 A.H.), Tafhim -al-Quran
including that Ayah. Also, the Muslims
(d1400 A.H.), Tafsir A-Qurtobee and
translated ayat from Surah Maryam
Tafsir An-Nasfee.
(19) regarding the Prophet Isa
Tafsir al-Tabari was written by lbn
(Christs) in front of the emperor of
Jarir al-Tabari who lived in Iraq and
Abyssinia (Ethiopia today).
traveled to Egypt and Syria.
What is the definition of a miracle
This tafsir is based mainly on reports
(mojeza) from Allah?
from Prophet (S) , the shahaba
Mozeza is an event which happens
and the tabieen. It is one of the
through a messenger only by the will
voluminous scholarly works (30
of Allah the Creator. It breaks the
volumes) and one of the early tafsir
usual norms and serves as a proof
which is referred to by almost every
for the truth and the claim by the
subsequent scholar.
messenger that he is the messenger
Tatsir lbn-Kathir was written by
of Allah.
Ismail Ibn Amr Ibn Kathir who lived
Why the Quran is called a miracle?
in Damascus and was the student of
Its language and style excels other
lbn-Tymia. It is one of the widely used
texts of the Arabic language.
tafsir, with emphasis on soundness
Its comprehensiveness cannot be
of reports, referring a reader to other
matched.
relevant ayat on the topics discussed.
Its legislation and legal ruling and
English translation is available.
sophistication cannot be surpassed.
Tafsir al-Suyuti was written by Jalal
Its narrations about the unknown
al-Deen al-Suyuti.
can only result from a revelation
Tafsir al-Razi was written by
from the creator (e.g. creation of
Mohammed Ibn Omar al-Razi. It is
the Universe. Day of the Judgment,
one of the most comprehensive work
Paradise, Hell fire, Stories of the
covering many areas in length; e.g. It
Prophets, etc.)
has one volume only for explaining
It has no contradiction with the most
Surah al-Fatiha. It is also known as aladvanced sound discovery of all the
Tafsir al-Kabeer (the large Tafsir).
branches of science.
Tafsir al-manar was written by
Its fulfillment of all its prophecies.
Muhammed Rashid Rida, the well
It is complete harmony with human
known student of Imam Muhammed
natural need (fitra)
Abduh (d 1 323) of Egypt. The Tafsir
It speaks to the human heart as well
is in 12 volumes covering only about
as the human faculty of reason at
(1/3) of the Quran, since its author
the individual level and at the group
died before completing it. This tafsir
(Ummah, Jamaah) level.
refers to current everyday problems
It was delivered 1417 years ago by
facing Muslims.
a messenger, who could not read nor
Fizilal-al Quran (In the Shade of
write.
the Quran) was written by Sayid
It transformed a group of 100,000
Qutb of Eygpt, mostly during his
early Muslims through a quantum and
imprisonment (1954-64). Tafsir was
giant step to one of the best examples
complete before he was executed by
for humanity in only 23 years.
the Egyptian government because
It answers the most important
of his association with the Islamic
questions in human life. e.g. Why we
movement. The author emphasized
are here in this world? Who created
the difference between Islam and the
us?
non-Islamic systems, as well as the
What happens after we die? What
need to establish
about the nations before us? What is
Islam in the individual and the social
right and what is wrong? How can you
level. English translation is available
be happy? etc.
Tafhim-al-Quran (Towards
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 It corrects the current belief among

the people of the Book.
Its uniqueness in expressing wide
varieties of topics from moral ethics
to complex legal rulings.
No other piece of literature, in any
language, can match its combined
beauty and sophistication, touching
the heart and the mind.
Its teaching strikes a well measured
and balanced approach to all able
aspects of human needs, e.g. making a
living and praying.
The Quran is a unique, supreme
book of guidance from the Lord of
the Universe (Rabbul-allameen). If
it is followed, the Lord guarantees
the success in this life and in the
hereafter. Throughout Islamic history,
this fact has been proven time and
time again.
What are some examples of how the
Quran contained scientific facts only
discovered by modern science in the
last 50 years?
Everything in the universe was
compacted together and then split
apart (big-bang theory). Gases spread
throughout the universe and stars,
planets and other things were formed.
The Universe was in the shape of a
fiery gas (21:30, 41:11).
All life originated from water (24:45,
21:30).
Matter is made up of minute particles
(10:62).
The oxygen content of the air is
reduced at higher altitudes (6:125).
The cycle how rains are formed(
30:48, 24:43)
Everything consists of complementary
elements (equivalent to male ad
female): animals, man, plants and
inorganic material (36:36, 20:53, 22:5,
3:10, 13:3).
The embryo in the womb is enclosed
by three coverings. A pregnancy
occurs only when the ova and the
sperm unite. The fertilized egg clings
in the womb. The fetus grows in
stages until it is ready to born. (23:14,
40:67, 75:37, 23:14, 5:22, 39:6).
The fertilization of certain plants is
done by the wind (15:22).
Microscopic organisms exist that are
not visible to the naked eye. (96:1)
Each human has permanent individual
fingerprints (75:4).
There may be life on the other
planets.(30:26, 24:41, 19:93-95, 3:83)
Although the Quran contains facts
which agree with the discovery of
sciences today this does not mean
that it is a book of science. We have
to keep in mind that scientific facts
are not absolute truths; they might
change as human knowledge changes.

Memorize and study the meaning:

Verses 105-111 of Surah Al-Isrra (Surah
17). Click for the teachings of those
verses.
Study of Hadith
Truthfulness
Prophet (S) said: Guarantee me
six things and I shall assure you of
Paradise. (1) When you speak, speak
the truth, (2) keep your promise, (3)
discharge your trust, (4) guard your
chastity, (5) lower your gaze and
(6) withhold your hands from highhandedness. Mentioned in Baihaqi
Charity
Prophet (S) said: Every good action
is a charity (sadaqa) and it is a good
action to meet a friend with a smiling
face. Mentioned in Bukhari
Love for Prophet (S)
Prophet (S) said: None of you has
faith unless I (Prophet) am dearer to
him than his father, and his son and all
mankind. Mentioned in Bukhari
Helping the needy
Prophet (S) said: One who tries
to help the widow and the poor is
like a warrior in the way of Allah.
Mentioned in Bukhari
Duty and obligation to neighbours
Prophet (S) said: By Allah, he has no
faith (Prophet {S} repeated it three
times) whose neighbours are not safe
from his wickedness. Mentioned in
Bukhari
Modesty
Prophet (S) said: Modesty (Haya) is
part of faith. Mentioned in Bukhari &
Muslim
General Knowledge
Study the chapter from Group C & D
along with this:
What is Hijab?
Hijab is the Muslim womens veil or
head-cover when meeting strangers
or going out.

What to observe regarding reading

the Quran?
One should have a personal copy of
the Quran, kept in a clean place.
Read the Quran regularly, daily if
possible at a given time, alone or with
others.
Concentrate, reflect and understand
as you seek Allahs guidance by
reading.
Begin with Aoozu bil lahee minas
shytaneer rageem ( I seek Allahs
refuge from Satan), Bismilla hir
rahmanir rahim (In the name of
Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most
Compassionate).
Be ritually clean (have Wudu).
Read with a good voice and
pronounce its words correctly.
Study of the Quran
Memorize as much as you can.
Memorize the last 15 Surahs of the
Apply it in your daily life and
Quran. Go to Al-Quran Recitation and
encourage others to read and apply it
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in their daily lives.

Say when you finish Saddaqa
Allahoo al Azeem (Allah the AllMighty told the Truth).
Pause, when you hear Azan (call
for prayer) and when somebody says
As-Saiamu-Alaikum.
What is Sajda-al-Tilawa?
- Sajda-al-Tilawa is the prostration
similar to that we perform during
the Salah. It is suggested to perform
when one read or listens to a specific
ayah. There are 14 places in the Quran
where we have to perform Sajda-alTilawa.
What is tajweed?
- Tajweed refers to the rules of
proper pronunciation and the speed
at which one should read the Quran.
It also teaches the correct length
and emphasis that has to be given to
vowels
Why is memorizing the Quran so
important?
- Memorization has been advised by
the Prophet. Ayat from the Quran are
used to perform prayer (Salah) and
making doah (supplication).
What is the dress code of Muslim boys
and girls?
- Islam asks us to make our society
nice and decent. Allah has created
man in the best of forms and He
wants His servants to dress nicely
and decently; We should bear in mind
that we are the best of all creatures
and our dress should reflect this.
Proper dress helps prevent indecency;
immoral behaviour, and adds beauty
to our personality;
The Quran says: 0 children of Adam,
we have revealed to you clothiqq
to conceal your private parts and as
a thing of beauty. But the garment
of Taqwa (piety) is the best o f all.
(7:26)
Islam does not recommend any
particular dress for us. However, there
are guidelines which include:
I. Men must cover their body at least
from the navel to the knees.
2. Women must cover their whole
body except the face, hands and
feet while inside. But they are also
required to cover their whole body
including a part of the face while
going 01st or meeting adult males,
outside close relatives. Some Islamic
jurists allow the face to remain
uncovered.
3. Men and women must not wear
clothing that arouses base feelings.
This includes clothing that is seethrough, skin-tight or revealing.
4. Men are slot allowed to wear pure
silk, clothes decorated with gold or
gold jewellery
5. Men are not allowed to wear

womens clothing and vice versa.

6. Muslims are not allowed to wear
dress that symbolises other religions.
Islam encourages simplicity and
modesty; Forms of dress expressing
arrogance are disliked. The style of
dress depends on local custom and
climatic conditions but the above
guidelines still apply.
What is the meaning of Islam?
- Islam means obedience. Obedience
means to accept, to submit and to
follow. Islam therefore, means to
submit to Allah and to follow His
commands.
Why Islam is called peace?
- We can have peace in our lives if we
follow the commands of our Creator.
So another meaning of Islam is peace.
True peace lies only in following
Allahs commands.
What do you mean by the belief in
Messengers of Alllah?
- Allah sent His guidance through the
Prophets. They were men of great
virtue and character. Their lives were
truly pure and honourable. They are
role models for mankind. They taught
us how to obey Allah- our Creator.

None of the Prophets claimed to

be God. They themselves obeyed
Allah and invited others to obey Him.
Allah sent prophets to all people at
different times.
What are common messages of all the
Prophets?
Message to man from all the prophets
were the same. They are:
There is no God but Allah.
Man has to worship only Allah.
Every person has to die.
All of us will be given life after
death.
On the day of judgement every
person will be judged by Allah alone
based on his or her acts in this world.
Those who worship Allah and do
good deeds in this world will be
granted paradise.
Those who disobey Allah willingly
in this world and do not ask for
forgiveness will be punished, the
punishment will be hell.

were tortured, betrayed and ignored

by the disbelievers. However, the
good people of their time followed
the Prophets with heart and soul.
The Prophets gathered the good
people and taught them how to obey
and worship God.
What is modesty? Why is it so
important?
- Prophet (S) said: Modesty (Haya) is
part of faith. Mentioned in Bukhari &
Muslim.
Haya is a quality of a Muslim. It refers
to feeling of shame when a bad act is
done or something indecent happens.

What were the common things the

Prophets did?
- All of the Prophets preached the
message of God. They preached
peace and justice. While preaching
the message of God, the Prophets

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