Course of Study
At Darul Arqam, the main focus of our curriculum is the attainment of the Holy Qur’aan. This entails diligent memorization of Allaah’s Book, as well Arabic and introductory Tafseer studies. As the child’s ability to memorize strengthens and their minds develop, other texts are gradually introduced into the course. Additional lessons include short Adhkaar (Remembrances) used in our everyday lives, Ahaadeeth (Narrations) related to Faith, Character, Jurisprudence and so on. In addition to memorization, lessons are taught and explained, examples are given, visual aids are utilized, and feedback is sought, in order to ensure that the material covered is well absorbed and thoroughly understood. Math studies are added to the curriculum to aid critical thinking, as math is a foundation for all of our life’s transactions. Also Ourstory is taught, starting from the first man, Adam, may Allaah’s peace be upon him.
Levels Disciplines
Material Covered
Aqeedah
Year 1 and 2: Lessons from the book “The Muslim Child” ( الطفل المسلم ) Levels 1 & 2 by Awd al-Jazaar عوض الجزار and Usool-uth-Thalaathah**
Years 3 to 5: Sullam-ul-Wusool ilaa ‘Ilm-il-Usool fee at-Tawheed by Sheikh Haafidth ibn Ahmad al-Hakamee
Arabic
Year 1 and 2: Mauritanian Arabic Reading book 1st and 2nd year (1973 edition)
Years 3 to 5: Nahu al-Waadi Books 1-3 and al Ajroomiya**
Fiqh related Ahaadeeth
Year 2: Lessons from the book “The Muslim Child” ( الطفل المسلم ) Levels 2 by Awd al-Jazaar عوض الجزار
Years 3 to 5: Umdat-ul-Ahkaam**
Islaamic Morals and Etiquette
Year 1 and 2: Lessons from the book “The Muslim Child” ( الطفل المسلم ) Levels 1 & 2 by Awd al-Jazaar عوض الجزار
Years 3 to 5: Forty Hadeeth** by Imaam an-Nawawi and selected ahaadeeth
Math
Year 1 through 5: Senegalese primary school level Math books
English and French
Year 1 through 5: Senegalese primary school level English and French books
Ourstory
Years 3 to 5: Learn the lives of the prophets from Adam to Muhammad, may Allaah’s peace and blessing be upon them all. Also an abridged look at the Muslim community from the Righteous Caliphahs to present.
Science
Years 1 through 5: Senegalese primary school level Science books. With exercises and experiments to better understand the world around us.
Tafseer
Years 1 and 2: Short explanations of words and meanings given by the Qur’aan teacher.
Years 3 through 5: Aysir-ut-Tafaaseer Li-Kalaam-il-’Aliyy-il-Kabeer by Sheikh Abu Bakr al-Jazaa-iry للشيخ أبو بكر الجزائري
Tajweed
Years 1 and 2: Detailed focus on the practical application of Tajweed
Years 3 to 5: A study of the theoretical application of Tajweed. Tuhfat-ul-Atffal** and al-Jazariyyah**
* French is the second official language of the country. It also makes 40% of the junior high school entrance exam.
** These texts are studied and memorized