بسم الله الرحمان الرحيم
Hadith Curriculum
الحديث النبوي
"Building character and knowledge through the Sunnah of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم"
Programme Overview
The Rawdatul Atfaal Hadith Curriculum is a four-level programme designed to connect young Muslims with the teachings of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم through authentic hadith.
The programme progresses from foundational values and noble character in Level 1, through spiritual discipline and social responsibility in Levels 2 and 3.
It culminates in the complete memorisation and study of the renownedAl-Arbaʼeen An-Nawawiyyahin Level 4. At every stage, students are equipped to understand, internalise, and live by the prophetic guidance.
Core Objectives
- To build a strong foundation in belief, worship, and Islamic identity.
- To develop noble character and practical social manners derived from the Sunnah.
- To deepen students’ understanding of self-purification and accountability.
- To cultivate a mature approach to Islamic principles and protect against innovation.
- To master and memorize the foundational Forty Hadiths of Imam An-Nawawee.
Curriculum at a Glance
| Level | Theme | Focus Areas |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Foundations of Faith & Character | Heart purification, Sunnah, Prayer, Qurʼaan, Character, Brotherhood, Etiquette |
| Level 2 | Spiritual Discipline & Accountability | Prayer refinement, Mosque etiquette, Tongue, Repentance, Charity, Dhikr, Knowledge |
| Level 3 | Advanced Principles & Maturity | Tawheed, Bidʼah, Consistency, Patience, Ghurbah, Judgement Day, Lasting deeds |
| Level 4 | Al-Arbaʼeen An-Nawawiyyah | Complete memorisation & explanation of Imam An-Nawawee's Forty Hadith |
Detailed Course Outlines
Foundations of Faith & Character
Topics & Aspects Covered
Spiritual Discipline & Accountability
Topics & Aspects Covered
Advanced Islamic Principles & Maturity in Practice
Topics & Aspects Covered
Al-Arbaʼeen An-Nawawiyyah
The Forty Hadith of Imam An-Nawawī
About This Level
This level differs from Levels 1–3 in structure. Rather than thematic topic units, the entire 16-week term is dedicated to the complete study ofAl-Arbaʼeen An-Nawawiyyah— the celebrated collection of forty foundational hadith compiled by Imam Yahyaa ibn Sharaf An-Nawawee (631–676 AH, may Allah have mercy on him).
Each session is devoted to one or more hadith, covering:
- Memorisation of the Arabic text of the hadith
- Translation and clear explanation of the meaning
- Lessons and principles derived from the hadith
- Application to daily life and worship
This collection covers the pillars of Islam and Emaan, sincerity of intention, halal and haram, rights of others, the hereafter, and the etiquettes of seeking knowledge, making it the ideal capstone text for the Rawdatul Atfaal Hadith programme.