Course Aims
- To initiate young people into the Way of Prophecy
- To impart the core teachings of Islamic beliefs, practice and spirituality
in a reliable, relatable and relevant way - To empower young Muslims to navigate spiritual, emotional and
intellectual challenges through Prophetic guidance - To connect young Muslims with experienced mentors and guides.
- To nurture a strong sense of identity, deepen their connection to Islamic tradition, and foster a genuine feeling of belonging within the Muslim community.
Who is Deep Roots for?
This programme is primarily aimed at young people aged 13-16 who have completed their Madrasah/Maktab/Masjid schooling,
Please note, this programme does not include formal instruction in Qur’an reading, Tajwīd and Qur’an memorisation.
Curriculum Overview
Term | Focus Area | Lessons | Lead Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
Term 1 | Aqīdah & Foundations: Purpose of life, Names of Allah, and the Six Articles of Faith. | 1 – 16 | Qasim |
Term 2 (A) | The Five Pillars: Spiritual and practical Fiqh of Ṣalāh, Fasting, Zakāt, and Ḥajj. | 17 – 26 | Dawood |
Term 2 (B) | Lives of the Elite: Biographies of the Khulafā’, Ahl al-Bayt, and the Four Imams. | 27 – 40 | Shaykh Bilal |
Term 3 | Character Development: The science of Akhlāq, Tazkiyah, and prophetic ethics. | 41 – 56* | Dawood |
Term 4 | GTSK Preparation: Islamic sciences, study skills, and the etiquette of disagreement. | 57 – 64 | TBC |
Assessment
- Class quizzes and discussion
- Presentations
- Written examination