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. This subject delves into more advanced subjects pertaining to the 6 pillars of Iman, specifically teaching students:
Allah’s control and knowledge of all things that will happen before they happen, i.e. Al-Qadar.
The noble example of being patient through the difficulties and trials of life as displayed by Prohpet Ayyoob. The biographies of prominent Muslims of the past, specifically: Prophets Zakariyya, Yahya, and Isa, Maryam
This subject concludes by presenting to students the events that occurred towards the end of the life of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon them.
Syllabus: Iman and History Syllabus
Study Guide: Fall 2019- SG Iman History L-8A and 8B Unit-A ch1-7 Br. Tamer
Homework
December 2016
8 Iman/History-HW-For-12/04/2016
Reviewed, questions asked and completed unit-A Chapter#5 Completed Chapter#6 Patience and Perseverance in Daily Life Patience is a way of life that Muslims should apply every day and in different situations. How you should apply patience in these circumstance: 1. Patience when loosing Love ones. “Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raji’un” (‘We belong to Allah and to Him do we return,’) Allah, who is Blessed and Exalted will give a fresh reward each time it is said, equivalent to the reward when it happened.” (Tirmidhi: Ahmad and Bayhaqi, in Shu’ab al-Iman, transmitted it.) 2. Patience with Property Loss or Damage 3. Patience During hunger or Poverty 4. Patience During Illness 5. Patience when facing injustice 6. Patience with Slander, hurtful words and the mistakes of […]
November 2016
8 Iman/History-HW-For-11/20/2016
Reviewed, questions asked and completed unit-A chapter#4 Started Chapter#5 – Patience and Perseverance: The Signs of Strong Faith Names of Allah: As-Saboor (The patient) and Al-Haleem (The Most Forbearing) The true believer in Al-Qadar requires the Muslims to demonstrate two attitudes: 1. Patience towards life’s trials difficulties 2. Gratefulness to Allah for His favors Sabr (Patience) is an Arabic word which means patience perseverance and stead fasting. Faces of Patience: 1. Patience in obeying Allah and doing righteous deeds. 2. Patience on abstaining from evil, disobedience and prohibited acts. 3. Patience during times of hardship without complaints. There are 7 types of people who will be under the shade on the Day of Judgement and they are: 1. A just leader 2. A youth who […]
8 Iman/History-HW-For-11/13/2016
Reviewed Unit-A chapter#3 and questions asked. Completed Chapter#4 – Ayyoub (as), The Prophet of Patience and Thankfulness Prophet Ayyoub(as) was a direct descendent of Prophet Ibrahim. Ayyoub becomes a messenger. Prophet Ayyoub(as) Tested Ayyoub(as) The Prophet of Patience and Thankfulness Allah’s favors upon Ayyoub(as) The story of Ayyoub is a great example of holding faith in Allah, even in times of calamities, and patience. Allah says in Quran: (Surat-ul-An’am 6:84) (Surat-un-Nisaa 4:163) (Surat-ul-Ambiya:83 & 84) The Qur’an on Patience 1. Patience during calamities and difficult times. 2. patience when facing dangerous enemies. 3. patience when facing the aggression of tyrants and hateful people. 4. Patience when facing Non-Muslims accusations 5. Patience when separated from parents, family, and loved ones. 6. Patience in accepting Allah’s Qadr […]
8 Iman/History-HW-For-11/06/2016
Reviewed chapter#1 and #2; Questions asked; Completed chapter#3 – Allah Gives and Deprives Wealth chapter3-allah-gives-and-deprives-wealth-level-8 Rizq (Sustenance) Taqwa (Righteousness) Tawakkul (True full trustee on Allah) Attributes of Allah: Ar-Razzaq; Ar-Raziq;Al-Mu’ti, Al-Wahhab Laws and Guidance Concerning Rizq 1. Everyone should spend according to his capacity. 2. Allah likes moderate spending. 3. Wealthy Muslims must avoid arrogance and mischief. 4. Allah may favor some over others in wealth. 5. Do not envy others. Things that help gain and increase wealth 1. Having True Faith 2. Practicing Taqwa, or Righteousness. 3. Observing Tawakkul, or True Reliance on Allah. 4. Being kind to relatives. Types of Rizq 1. Material Rizq: Some call “the lower Rizq” which consists of money, food spouses children, and so on. 2. Higher Rizq: Some […]
October 2016
8 Iman/History-HW-For-10/30/2016
Reviewed chapter#1 and #2 questions asked; Completed chapter#2 .chapter2-only-allah-gives-life-and-death-level-8 Given handouts to students from chapter#2; went through all slides Homework: Keep a separate book “one subject Composition notebook” for Iman & History Homework. Write your name on the book. Write date, unit, chapter number and take parent’s signature on each homework before you submit. 1) Read the chapter at home Unit-A Chapter#2 Allah Controls the World. 2) Answer all questions from Page#A19 3) Explain your parents what you learned in the class and write down four bullet points.
8 Iman/History-HW-For-10/23/2016
Revised unit-A chapter-1 and questions asked Recommended to memorize Iman-Mufassal (the pillars of Iman) • Al-Asmaa’-ul-Husna the beautiful names of Allah. • Allah created us on this earth to worship and obey him. Chapter-2: Only Allah Gives Life and Death • Hayah: The giver of life • Mawt: The one who gives death • Ajal: Life span Attributes of Allah • Understand the names of Allah that relate to giving and taking human life: 1. Al-Muhyee (The Giver of life) 2. Al-Qabid (The restrainer or the straightener) 3. Al-Mumeet (The Creator of Death) 4. Al-Basit (The extender or expander) The beginning of life conception stages: 1 & 2 – Nutfah or Nutfah Amshaj & Alaqah (Drop and hang clot of blood) 3 – Mudghah (Leech […]