May Allah bless you with piety (Taqwa) and purity, strong emaan, forgiveness of sins, have mercy on you, elevate your status, bless you with knowledge of Deen and generosity. Ameen! InshaAllah, for the beginner’s class, you may devote some time for Taleem - reading a book of virtues like “Muntakhab Ahadith”, then make small Halaqas for learning Quran recitation. Then you may have a session on Basics of Islam, customized separately for groups of children, sisters or elders. You may end the class by reciting Dua and give reading/writing/memorizing homework to students. Once they learn a topic, you may have short question-answer session (Quiz) and give small prizes to encourage their learning competition. Make special Dua for all your students after prayers. The following articles and booklets will inshaAllah help you teach the basics of Islam. If a book is not available in English, Urdu or desired language, you may contact your local bookstore for a printed book. Part A. Virtues of Good Deeds Muntakhab Ahadith (selected Ahadith - includes Arabic text and references) Part B. Quran learning (Recitation and Tajweed) Memorizing and listening to 10 short Surahs for prayers Noorani Reader Quran Tajweed booklet Tajweed for Beginners Memorizing additional Surahs from Juz-30 (Amma Para) Part C. Belief, Purity (Taharah) and Salah Gift for New Muslims (Basics of Islam) Ta'leem-ul-Islam (Teachings of Islam) A Gift for the Daughters of the Ummah – (topics on Purity and Tahara, what every Muslim sister should know). Practical guide to Purity and Salah Elementary Teachings of Islam by Shaykh Adul-Aleem Siddiqui Taleem-ul Haque by scholars of South Africa Heavenly Ornaments (translation of Urdu book ‘Behishti Zewar’) by Shaykh Ashraf Ali Thanvi Part D. Sunnah and Manners The Ways of the Holy Prophet MUHAMMAD (Uswai Rasool-e-Akram) Sallallahu `alaihi wasallam by Dr. Abdul Hai Aarfi Beautiful Sunnats of the Beloved Nabi (Sallallahu `alaihi wasallam) by Shaykh Hakeem Akhtar Alaikum Bisunnati by Mufti Abdul Hakeem Essential Duas in the life of a Muslim Part E. Ideal Muslim Character (self-study) Marriage life - living with peace and harmony at home How should Every Muslim live through day and night? Prayer and Du’a - Strong connection with Allah Status of Woman in Islam by Shaykh Ahmed Abdul Mujeeb Qasmi (translated by Muhammad Owais Jafrey) Recommended Books for Advanced-study Understanding the Quran The Meanings of the Noble Quran with explanatory notes by Mufti Taqi Usmani Ma'ariful Quran (a comprehensive commentary on the Holy Quran by Mufti Mohammad Shafi, revised by Mufti Taqi Usmani) Motivation from Hadith Riyad-us-Saliheen Life and Message of the Prophet Sallallahu`alaihi wasallam "MUHAMMAD (peace be upon him), The Last Messenger, The Last Message" by Syed Sulaiman Nadwi Fiqh (Jurisprudence) The Legal Status of Following a Madhab by Mufti Taqi Usmani Contemporary Fatawaa by Mufti Taqi Usmani The Differences of Imams by Shaykh Muhammad Zakariayya Essential for Sisters Hadyatun Nisa (Islamic Law regarding Purity for Women) by Shaykh Ibrahim Palanpuri Hijab by Dr. Mohammad Ismail Memon Madani Cure for Pre-Marriage Love Relationship which does not lead to a Marriage Purification of Heart Contentment of Heart by Shaykh Muhammad Hakeem Akhtar Peace of Mind by Shaykh Muhammad Hakeem Akhtar Supplications and Zikr Easy Deeds with Enormous Rewards by Mufti Abdur Rauf Sakkharvi Treasures from the Qur'aan and Hadith by Shaykh Muhammad Hakeem Akhtar Radiant Prayers by Mufti Taqi Usmani Additional booklets can be downloaded from our English books section For advanced studies, refer to an Alim or Alimah course with Arabic grammar and intensive studies of Quran, Hadith and Fiqh. |