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Fiqh Curriculum
الفقه الإسلامي
Islamic Jurisprudence | Levels 1–5 | Basic Programme
"Nurturing sound worship through authentic Fiqh education"
Programme Overview
The Rawdatul Atfaal Fiqh Curriculum is a progressive programme in Islamic jurisprudence (Fiqh), focused deeply on the chapter of worship (ʿIbaadaat).
Beginning with the fundamentals of purification and prayer, the curriculum advances systematically through the rulings of ablution, conditions and pillars of Salah, congregational prayer, voluntary prayers and beyond.
Each level effectively revises prior knowledge before introducing new material, ensuring students develop a sound and lasting understanding of how to worship Allah correctly.
Core Methodologies
- Focus purely on Authentic Jurisprudence built on Quran and Sunnah.
- Continuous revision structures ensuring 100% retention by Level 5.
- Practical application and situational readiness (Sujud Sahw, Jama'ah rules).
- Gradual build-up preventing cognitive overload for younger minds.
- Proper usage of correct classical Arabic Fiqh terminology.
Curriculum at a Glance
| Level | Class Name | Key Topics Covered |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Abu Bakr's Rawdah | Purification, Ablution, Obligatory Prayers, Tashahhud, Nullifiers of Prayer |
| Level 2 | Umar's Rawdah | Cleanliness, Ablution & nullifiers, Opening supplication, Prayer |
| Level 3 | Uthmān's Rawdah | Lavatory manners, Removal of impurity, Conditions of wudhooʼ, Tayammum, Prayer pillars |
| Level 4 | Ali's Rawdah | Full wudhooʼ, Adhaan, Prayer conditions, Surah Al-Faatihah, Tashahhud explanation |
| Level 5 | Level 5 Rawdah | Water classification, Khuff wiping, Congregational prayer, Voluntary prayers |
Detailed Lesson Plans by Level
LEVEL 1 — BASIC FIQH
Abu Bakr's Rawdah
Focus: Purification (Tahaarah) & Prayer (Salah) — Foundational concepts
Aim: To introduce students to the essentials of Islamic worship, beginning with correct purification and the performance of the five daily prayers.
Core Lessons
1Purification (At-Tahaarah)
2Characteristics of ablution (Sifat Al-Wudhooʼ)
3The obligatory prayers (As-Salawaat Al-Mafrooda)
4Characteristics of the prayer (Sifat As-Salah)
5At-Tashahhud
6Salutation upon the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم)
7Nullifiers of the prayer (Nawaaqiḍ As-Salah)
LEVEL 2 — BASIC FIQH
Umar's Rawdah
Focus: Revision & Expansion — Ablution, Supplication & Prayer
Aim: To consolidate Level 1 knowledge and introduce students to the opening supplication of prayer, nullifiers of ablution, and deeper aspects of Salah.
Section 1
1Revision of all that has been taught in Level 1
2Cleanliness with water and other than it
3Characteristics of ablution (Sifat Al-Wudhooʼ)
4Nullifiers of ablution (Nawaaqiḍ Al-Wudhooʼ)
5The opening supplication for Salah (Duʼāʼ Al-Istiftaah)
Section 2
1Revision of all that has been taught in Section 1
2The obligatory prayers (As-Salawaat Al-Mafrooda)
3At-Tashahhud
4Salutation upon the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم)
5Supplications to seek refuge in after salutation upon the Prophet
6Characteristics of the prayer (Sifat As-Salah)
7Nullifiers of the prayer (Nawaaqiḍ As-Salah)
LEVEL 3 — BASIC FIQH
Uthman's Rawdah
Focus: Manners of Relieving Oneself, Conditions & Obligations of Ablution, Dry Ablution & Prayer
Aim: To teach the correct manners of the lavatory, the conditions and obligations of wudhooʼ, introduction to tayammum, and the conditions and pillars of the prayer.
Section 1
1Revision of all that has been taught in Level 2
2Manners of relieving oneself (Aadaab Qadhaʼ Al-Haajah)
3Cleanliness with water and stone (Al-Istinjaaʼ wal-Istijmaar)
4Removal of impurity (Izaalat An-Najaasah)
5Conditions of ablution (Shurooṭ Al-Wudhooʼ)
6Obligations of ablution (Waajibaaat Al-Wudhooʼ)
Section 2
1Revision of all that has been taught in Section 1
2Dry ablution (At-Tayammum)
3Times of prayer (Awqaat As-Salah)
4Conditions of the prayer (Shurooṭ As-Salah)
5Pillars of the prayer (Arkaan As-Salah)
6Obligatory acts of the prayer (Waajibaat As-Salah)
LEVEL 4 — BASIC FIQH
Ali's Rawdah
Focus: Comprehensive Wudhooʼ, Adhaan, Prayer Conditions & Detailed Explanations of Prayer Texts
Aim: To provide a thorough study of ablution, the call to prayer, times and conditions of Salah, and detailed explanation of key prayer recitations including Surah Al-Faatihah and At-Tashahhud.
Lesson 1
1Introduction
2Revision of all that has been taught in Level 3
3Ablution (Al-Wudhooʼ) — comprehensive review
4Conditions of ablution (Shurooṭ Al-Wudhooʼ)
5Obligations of ablution (Waajibaat Al-Wudhooʼ)
6Sunan (Prophetic guidance) of ablution
7Nullifiers of ablution (Nawaaqiḍ Al-Wudhooʼ)
8The call to prayer and its establishment (Al-Adhaan wal-Iqaamah)
9Prophetic guidance on the call to prayer (Sifat Al-Adhaan)
10Conditions of the prayer (Shurooṭ As-Salah)
Lesson 2
1Revision of all that has been taught in Lesson 1
2Times of the obligatory prayers (Awqaat As-Salawaat Al-Mafrooda)
3Pillars of the prayer (Arkaan As-Salah)
4Obligatory acts of the prayer (Waajibaat As-Salah)
5Difference between the pillars and obligations of the prayer
6Explanation of Surah Al-Faatihah
7Explanation of the meaning of At-Tashahhud
8Explanation of the salutation upon the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم
9Revision Catalogue
LEVEL 5 — BASIC FIQH
Level 5 Rawdah
Focus: Classification of Water, Advanced Wudhooʼ Topics, Full Prayer Description, Congregational Prayer & Voluntary Prayers
Aim: To give students a detailed understanding of water classifications, wiping over leather socks, dry ablution, a complete description of prayer including prostration of forgetfulness, and a thorough grounding in congregational prayer and voluntary prayers.
Lesson 1
1Introduction
2Revision of all that has been taught in Level 4
3Classification of water (Aqsaam Al-Maaʼ)
4Wiping over the shoes/socks (Al-Mash ʼalaa Al-Khuffayn)
5Dry ablution (At-Tayammum) — detailed study
6The prayer (As-Salah) — comprehensive overview
7Manners of walking to prayer and waiting for it
8Characteristics of the prayer (Sifat As-Salah) — detailed
9Sunan (recommended acts) of the prayer
10Detested acts in the prayer (Makroohaat As-Salah)
11Prostration of forgetfulness (Sujood As-Sahw)
Lesson 2
1Introduction
2Revision of all that has been taught in Lesson 1
3Congregational prayer (As-Salah Al-Jamaaʼah)
4Rulings of leadership (Ahkaam Al-Imaamah)
5Position of the Imam and those praying behind him
6The maʼmoom following the Imam (Al-Iqtidaaʼ)
7Ruling of the masboq (one who misses some of the prayer)
8Permissible excuses for leaving off the congregational prayer
9Prayer of the people with excuses (Salah Ahl Al-Aʼdhar)
10The voluntary prayer (At-Tatawwuʼ)
11Prohibited times for praying (Awqaat An-Nahy)
12Revision Catalogue