Course Content
SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION
1) Importance and Virtues of Knowledge.
• How important is it to acquire knowledge?
• What is the benefit of treading on the path of acquiring knowledge?
• What is the status of those who have knowledge?
• What is the danger in staying ignorant?
SECTION 2 - AQEEDAH (Belief)
2) Features of Islam.
• Why is Islam the only religion acceptable in the sight of Allah?
• What are the features of Islam which distinguish it from any other religion on planet earth?
3) Allah : The perfect God.
• Do we Know our Creator?
• Do we Know our Lord?
• This Chapter is about knowing Allah the Lord of Mankind..
4) Importance of Correct Aqeedah (Belief)
• How important is it to have correct belief?
• What is the harm caused by wrong beliefs?
• What holds the highest priority in Islam?
SUB-SECTION - I : TAWHEED
5) Tawheed - A comprehensive Introduction
• What is “Tawheed”?
• What are its categories and implications ?
•Tawheed ar Ruboobiyah - Allah is One in His Lordship without any partners. But what is the scope of this belief?
• Tawheed al Asmaa Was-Sifaat: Allah is one in all His names and attributes. But mankind considers others to be like him. Where have they gone wrong?
• Shirk (associating Partners with Allah): Meaning and implications
• Common instances of Shirk
• Have you understood Tawheed correctly- test yourself
6) Shirk done by people in some Ibadaat
Some acts of worship in which many people have associated others with Allah.
7) The Beautiful names of Allah
Allah is known by His names and attributes. This chapter contains the list of the names of Allah but with references for each name.
SUB-SECTION - II : ITTIBAA’ - FOLLOWING THE PROPHET
8) Muhammad (May Peace be Upon Him) : The ideal
Aspects and incidents, habits and traits from the life of Prophet Muhammed صلى اللهم عليه وسلم that every human being should know.
When we believe that Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is the best example to follow then we aught to know him better.
9) Importance of following the Qur’an and the Sunnah
Importance of following the Qur’an and the Sunnah
Status of the Sunnah and why do we need to follow it.
5 Biggest reasons why people stay away from following the truth even after knowing it.
10) Stubborn Blind Following or following Allah's Book and the Sunnah
The correct understanding about the status of scholars and the importance of referring to them. And yet not placing anyone's opinion above Allah's Book and the Sunnah of the Messenger صلى اللهم عليه وسلم.
Common reasons why people don’t want to leave following their scholars even after it becomes clear to them what the Qur’an and the Sunnah say. Answers of these reaons.
11) The destruction caused by Bid'ah (innovations in religion)
What is Bid'ah? Is it allowed in religion? If not, then why? What is the danger in Bid'ah a danger which we all should be aware about.
12) Bida'h :Causes and Classification
Why do people do Bidah's in religion? How to identify a Bid'ah when we see one? What are its different types?
13) The Status of the Sahaba and the importance of following their Manhaj (way)
The best generation of Islam. What gives them this status? Knowing their status and their methodology is very important to be successful in the Hereafter.
14) Hadeeth:An Introduction
A brief introduction to the science of Hadith. The Hadith contains the Sunnah, which is the second source of Islam. Hence it is important for any serious student of Islamic Knowledge to know atleast the basics.
15) Evident Fabricated Ahadith
Is every Hadith a Hadith from the Prophet? Or were some fabricated sayings attributed to him? What did Prophet Muhammed صلى اللهم عليه وسلم say about this? Some evident ahadith (plural of Hadith) which have been falsely attributed to the Prophet (PBUH).
SUB-SECTION - III : LIFE AFTER DEATH
16) The possibility and necessity of a second life:
Logical proofs, Clear, evident, manifest evidences which prove to any thinking person that yes, there is a life after death.
SECTION 3 - IBAADAAT
Acts of worship. We need to know the practical part of our religion from its authentic sources.
SUB-SECTION- I - Tahaarah (Purification)
17) Wudoo (Ablution) :
a) Virtues and importance
b) How to perform the Wudoo?
18) What nullifies the Wudoo and what doesn't?
19) How to do Ghusl?
SUB-SECTION - II : Salaah
20)Virtues and importance Salaah
Knowing the status and importance of Salah makes a person careful about it
21) The Sunan,Witr,Tahiyyatul-Masjid, Tahajjud, Istikhaarah, etc
The different types of Nawafil Salah and their status
22) Salah : From Takbeer to Tasleem
How to perform Salah? Everything with references from the Qur'an and the Saheeh Hadith. Do we perform our Salah correctly or are there mistake that we do unknowingly?
SUB-SECTION- III : Zikr
23) Virtues and importance of Zikr (Remembrance of Allaah )
Knowing the importance of Zikr and what it can do for us will surely help us remember Allah often
24) Salaah on the Messenger of Allah (May Peace be Upon Him)
What is the meaning of Darood? What are the misconceptions about Darood?
25) Virtues and importance of Tawbah and Istighfaar
Is the door of repentance open for sinners? What are the characteristics of sincere repentance? What are the misconceptions about repentance?
SECTION 4 - CHARACTER
Akhlaaq (Character)Belief manifests itself in the way a person behaves and thinks. Islam guides man to develop right traits in ones character.
26) The importance of good Akhlaaq in Islam
27) Personal Qualities of a Muslim
1) Ikhlaas
2) Taqwa
3) Sabr
4) Forgiveness
5) Hayaa
6) Humbleness
7) Justice
8) Constancy
9) Thinking good
10) Well wishing
SECTION 5 - MANNERS AND ETIQUETTES.
Islam is the practical way of life which shows us how to do various daily activities. There are operating instructions for all machines. The Creator knows about what man should do. Taking care of these will make us earn Sawaab. Not taking care of some things may make us earn the displeasure of Allah.
28) Etiquettes of eating and drinking
29) Toilet manners
30) Etiquettes of Majaalis (gatherings)
31) Etiquettes of speech
SECTION 6 - MISCELLANEOUS
32) Islam and our homes.
What qualities should be developed in an Islamic home? What are the dangers which threaten a Muslim home?
33) Be-Amali (Not being able to practice Islam): Causes and cure.
What is the reason why some people are not able to practice Islam? If we come to know the real causes then we will be able to eradicate them. Hence what is the cure of this problem which is so widely found today?
34) Easy good deeds
In this chapter we will see some good deeds which are very easy to do and have a great reward.
35) Psychological problems and their cure in Islam
The World Health Organisation mentions that every 2 seconds one person in the world attempts suicide. Islam shows mankind the way of fighting psychological problems. This chapter will guide through many ways which are the definite cure for this problem facing the world.
36) Misconceptions about Islam
Islam is the way shown by the Creator of mankind, who is All-Knowing, All-Wise and All-Aware. There is not even a single teaching of Islam which is wrong or unjust. In this chapter we see the answers to several misconceptions about Islam with reason, logic and science.
37) Forbidden!
A list of things which Allah has made Haraam in his deen, specially those things which people underestimate.
SECTION VII - DAWAH TECHNIQUES
38) Importance of Da'wah (inviting people to Islam)
What is the importance of sharing the message of truth with people? In this chapter we see the answers of several excuses which people give to not do Da'wah. We will also see the warnings about not doing Da'wah.
39) How to do Dawah - Practical Techniques
How to Dawah is the question which stops many people from doing Dawah. In this chapter we will see the practical methods of doing Dawah. We will also see many common mistakes which many Daees do while doing Daw'ah.
40) Giving Effective Islamic Public Talks: Techniques and Method
How to prepare and research an Islamic talk. Many times there are barriers between the speaker and the audience. It is important to remove these barriers, overcome inhibitions and make the message of Islam reach people.
SECTION VIII - CONCLUSION
41) Action Planning
[While teaching the Course the sequence of some topics will be changed for more effective absorption by students]
