Foundations for Teens

Basics of Islamic Understanding

What is the objective of this course?

• This course is structured to teach teenagers the basics of the Islamic faith. Once a student finishes this course, they will have theoretical and practical knowledge of religious obligations and faith principles.

How Often Will Students Meet?

• Every Monday beginning January 15th

• 5 - 5:45 PM

Who will be teaching this course?

• Imam Safi Khan

How much will this course cost?

• $150

  • Sibling discounts are available by emailing safi@rootsdfw.org

Breakdown of each week’s lessons:

• Session 1: The Shahada (An Intro to Allah and His Messenger)

• Session 2: Prayer: Obligatory, Sunnah, and Voluntary

• Session 3: Preparation for Prayer (Wudu and Cleanliness)

• Session 4: How to Pray (A full walkthrough of the steps and pillars of that make up prayer)

• Session 5: Zakah and Purifying Wealth

• Session 6: Fasting in Ramadan

• Session 7: Hajj and Umrah (What to expect when you go to Makkah & Medina)

• Session 8: Modesty (Rules of clothing and the way we carry ourselves)

• Session 9: Knowing Allah and His Attributes

• Session 10: Belief in the Messenger (What is Sunnah and Sīrah?)

• Session 11: Belief in the Angels and the Unseen Creation

• Session 12: Belief in the Qur’an - how was it revealed and how do we know it’s authentic?

• Session 13: Belief in the Day of Judgement - why are heaven and hell necessary?

• Session 14: Qadr (Divine Decree)

• Session 15: Ihsān (Excellence): Giving quality to our faith and worship

• Session 16: Review of all covered concepts

• Session 17: Final Exam

How Each Session will be Broken Down:

5 PM - 5:10 PM - Review of previous class concept.

5:10 PM - 5:40 PM - Lesson

5:40 PM - 5:45 PM - Q&A and Recap