Assalamu alaykum parents, I hope you and your family are doing well.
This Sunday the first class 11-12 will be Islamic studies. After lunch, the students will attend the senior Quran competition in the main prayer room. There is no Quran class this Sunday.
We are going to have our end of year Quran/arabic test on May/10th and a makeup test on May/17th.
The test will cover all the material that the kids learned over the year, but it will be simple and they will be fine if they review and study the exam study guide. It will be a good opportunity to get the material stick in their minds while they are heading to summer break and starting level 2 in the Sunday school, in shaa Allah. May Allah bless them for you and reward you on your efforts and care!
Jazakum Allah khair.

Last Sunday:
1. We learned the meaning of Allah names, Al-Latif(اللطيف):     Al-Lateef (ٱللَّطِيف): Allah is very kind and gentle, even in ways we don’t see.
For that we learned briefly the story of prophet Yusuf(ع), when he was young around 10 years old ( same their age), he was a very good Muslim, kind to everyone, but his 10 older brothers were very jealous of him and decided to throw him in a well so their father start loving them more(as they think). And they did, the well was very deep and dark, with snakes and scorpions. Yusuf did not loose trust in Allah, made duaa, and Allah sent people to get water from that well. And they got him out, he went to Egypt, and grew up to be a minister with a lot of wealth and power. So it might seem bad that he was in the well, but Al-Latif gave him better than what he could achieve had he stayed with his father.
Al-Mujeeb (ٱلْمُجِيب): Allah is the One who listens and answers our prayers. We talked about the three ways of answering duaa: either getting what you want, preventing bad things from happening to you, or giving what you want and more in Jannah . we should remember Allah at comfort and ease so Allah remembers us at hardship.
2.We learned the importance of being THANKFUL to Allah in our life. We listened to the story of prophets DAVID(داؤود) and Sulayman(سليمان), how they were thanking Allah for even the simplest things in their life, and Allah gave them a lot: they were kings, prophets, David (ع) could do many things with his hands like wood sticks for hunting and killed the king of giants by it, and he could use IRON to make weapons just like a play dough. Sulayman(ع): could talk to animals/ ants/had flying rug, and jinn as slaves who do anything for him like go under the see and bring him jewels.
3.we talked about honoring and respecting your parents, thank them, be gentle to them, kissing their hands is a good practice. Then we mentioned a story of a man who had old-aged parents and kids, one day he was trapped in a cave by a big rock, he made DUAA to Allah with the best thing he did in life so Allah may save him. So he said one day I collected milk from my sheep and came home, I stood at the bedroom door for hours with the milk in my hand and waited for my parents to wake up and drink from the milk even though my kids were crying from hunger and wanted to drink it. And Allah ordered the rock to move away. I asked them to always remember Allah even if they are at ease, so Allah remembers them in hardship.
4.Arabic: we learned how to connect three or four letters to make a word and how to break a word into letters.
5.we reviewed all the Surahs in the curriculum.
I would like you to review all of this with them as part of the homework for this week. It will come on the test.
Homework for this week , before coming to Sunday school:
1. Review MEMORIZATION of Surah: Al-Fatiha, Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, Al-Nas, Al-Kawthar, Al-Nasr, Al-Kafiroon, Al-Massad, Quraysh, Al-ASR. 
2. Review the general meaning of level 1 Surahs ⁠( I sent it before on this group chat).
3. ⁠review the meaning of Allah names:
    Al-Naseer (ٱلنَّصِير): Allah is the One who always helps and supports us.
* Al-Tawwab (ٱلتَّوَّاب): Allah is the One who always accepts our “sorry” when we make mistakes.
* Al-Mu’min (ٱلْمُؤْمِن): Allah is the One who gives us safety and makes us feel secure.
* Al-‘Aẓeem (ٱلْعَظِيم): Allah is the One who is the greatest and most amazing.
* ⁠    Al-Lateef (ٱللَّطِيف): Allah is very kind and gentle, even in ways we don’t see.
* Al-Mujeeb (ٱلْمُجِيب): Allah is the One who listens and answers our Dua’a and prayers.
4. Review all the Arabic letters with your son/daughter.

First grade Surahs meaning

Al-Nasr (النصر): When we succeed, we thank Allah and ask Him to forgive us. That is we don’t brag that it’s because of us, it won’t happen without Allah’s help.

Al-Kafirun (الكافرون): We worship Allah alone and follow our own religion. Those who don’t believe in Allah do not worship the way Muslims do.

Al-Masad (المسد): People who do bad and hurt others will be punished.( speaks about the prophet’s uncle and his wife who were hurting him (ص)and other Muslims, and Allah promised these two to go to hell).

Quraysh (قريش): Allah took care of Quraysh(the tribe of Muhammad PBA) by giving them the best place, Mekka, the best water, Zamzam, and kept them safe, so they should worship Him.

Al-Asr (العصر): Time is important, so we as Muslims,should use it wisely: do good, follow rules of Islam, be patient,and help each other.

The actual study guide will be sent early next week, in shaa Allah.

Jazakum Allah khair 

https://link.camscanner.com/9ewI8qK0Ni

Assalamu alaykum parents,
I hope you and your family are doing well!
This Sunday there will be no Quran class, the first class 11-12 will be Islamic studies, followed by lunch then the students will attend the senior Quran competition in the main prayer room.
We are having our end of year test on May/10th and a makeup test on May/17th, in Shana Allah.
The test may cover larger material but it has the same simplicity of the previous ones, and your kids will do great, as usual, but it will be a good opportunity to review what we covered throughout this year so it will stick in their minds while they are heading to summer break and then first level at Sunday school. May Allah bless all of them for you and reward you on your efforts and care this year!!
Last Sunday:
1. We reviewed all (8) Allah names for KG. focusing on Al-Salam.
2. ⁠we memorized Surah Al-Kawthar.
3. ⁠we discussed the general meaning of Surah Al-kawthar.
4. ⁠we remembered again the importance of being THANKFUL to Allah in our life. We listened to the story of prophets DAVID(داؤود) and Sulayman(سليمان), how they were thanking Allah for even the simplest things in their life, and Allah gave them a lot: they were kings, prophets, David (ع) could do many things with his hands like wood sticks for hunting and killed the king of giants by it, and he could use IRON to make weapons just like a play dough. Sulayman(ع): could talk to animals/ ants/had flying rug, and jinn as slaves who do anything for him like go under the see and bring him jewels.
5. ⁠we talked about honoring and respecting your parents, thank them, be gentle to them, kissing their hands is a good practice. Then we mentioned a story of a man who had old-aged parents and kids, one day he was trapped in a cave by a big rock, he made DUAA to Allah with the best thing he did in life so Allah may save him. So he said one day I collected milk from my sheep and came home, I stood at the bedroom door for hours with the milk in my hand and waited for my parents to wake up and drink from the milk even though my kids were crying from hunger and wanted to drink it. And Allah ordered the rock to move away. I asked them to always remember Allah even if they are at ease, so Allah remembers them in hardship.
6. ⁠we worked on letter MEEM (م) and introduced WAW(و) and HAA(ه).

This week homework( before coming to school this Sunday):
1. Ask the kids to recite all the Surahs, if they are weak in couple of them, work on perfecting them.
2. ⁠review the meaning of each Surah and Allah names.( file attached)
3. ⁠Book, Ready to write Alif Ba Ta: from page 59 (ص) - 90 (ق). 
4. ⁠Review the shapes and names of all Arabic letters. (File attached)
Remember, your kid learns mainly by REPETITION .
I will send the exam study guide early next week, in shaa Allah.
Jazakum Allah khair

Assalamualikum parents.

Although the test was announced two weeks in advance,except for one student, the whole class found it challenging. Since most of them were unable to answer I allowed the use of books during the test to support them.Grace marks will be added. 
 

This week we covered we covered chapter 21 - Upholding truth- a duty of all believers. 
Homework: answer the questions at the end of the day 

Surah Al Bald Ayyah 1-3 

Names of Allah الغنى

What are the letters of Qalqala?

قطب جد

How do you pronounce these letters when they have sukoon?? 

Please revise chapter 19. " Some prominent Mulimah". 

Assalamu Alaykum parents:

I am the new Quran/ Arabic teacher for your son/daughter. Replacing sister Nour. My name is sister Ban.

Last Sunday, we reviewed all the Surahs that we took throughout the year. We also reviewed the (GENERAL) meaning of each Surah. 

As a homework for this week: I would like them to review all the Surahs and their meanings as a preparation for the (end of year TEST) that will take place in the beginning of May.

So while many of the kids know the material, there are some who don't know the Surahs well.

Memorization of the Surahs assigned to the first grade is a requirement for graduation to the next level. We are going to work extensively with those who are falling behind, however the parent needs to encourage the student to listen to these Surahs DAILY ( for a maximum of 20 minutes). Also there are free online classes with IMAM Amro, that you can sign up your son or daughter to on the MAP website.

I am attaching a link for each Surah to help your son/ daughter to listen to.

STUDY GUIDE:

First grade Surahs meaning

Al-Nasr (النصر): When we succeed, we thank Allah and ask Him to forgive us. That is we don’t brag that it’s because of us, it won’t happen without Allah’s help.

Al-Kafirun (الكافرون): We worship Allah alone and follow our own religion. Those who don’t believe in Allah do not worship the way Muslims do.

Al-Masad (المسد): People who do bad and hurt others will be punished.( speaks about the prophet’s uncle and his wife who were hurting him (ص)and other Muslims, and Allah promised these two to go to hell).

Quraysh (قريش): Allah took care of Quraysh(the tribe of Muhammad PBA) by giving them the best place, Mekka, the best water, Zamzam, and kept them safe, so they should worship Him.

Al-Asr (العصر): Time is important, so we as Muslims,should use it wisely: do good, follow rules of Islam, be patient,and help each other.

LINKS TO THE SURAHS RECITATION:

https://youtube.com/shorts/CJRyCFuM15w?si=YMGNlx0AQXxlgDwO

https://youtube.com/shorts/PfAPaC-q1xQ?si=rS5xgNxMJ9YoHTvR

https://youtube.com/shorts/ssK-aIZMV6I?si=lA7LkILLB3bTN2jz

https://youtube.com/shorts/kt2BMru8RSQ?si=XC-TYsCuMK0EK3PQ

https://youtube.com/shorts/EUm_n1TcFPY?si=T8ArWr0ZAWp9v0Zn

Assalamu alaykum parents,
I hope everyone is doing well.

Last Sunday: we worked on our last Surah, Al-Kawthar, we memorized it all. We reviewed all our previous Surahs as we are starting to prepare for the last exam!
We also got to know two new letters from the Arabic alphabet, Meem(م) and Noon(ن). We worked in class on the letter Noon.
I would like to thank you for supervising the kids doing their homework in the book, this is great, it certainly would improve their writing and pencil-control skills!!
Homework for this week:
We have homework and some revision in preparation for the upcoming test in May.
1. Help your son/daughter recite all Surahs: Al-Fatiha, Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq,Al-Nas,Al-Kawthar.
2. ⁠Review the( GENERAL )idea and meaning of each surah ( I am sending this again in a study guide).
3. ⁠Review the meaning of Allah names:Al-Ahad,Al-Samad,Al-Rahman,Al-Raheem,Al-Kabeer,Al-Malik,Al-Wahid,Al-Salam(I am sending the meaning again in a study guide).
4. ⁠Work on letters Meem(م), Noon(ن) in the book,Ready to write Alif Ba Ta, from page 99-106( some students did not finish this homework)
Jazakum Allah Khair

Assalamualaikum,

In class on April 19th, students finished taking the Surah Ad-Dhuha test. They also learned about the background of Surah Al-Bayyinah and the first 3 ayas using the Surah Al-Bayyinah study guide. Students should practice these first 3 ayas for homework.

Next class, we will continue Surah Al-Bayyinah and go over vocabularly and names of Allah SWT for this surah InshaAllah.

Also, Surah Ad-Dhuha will be the level 4 surah for the Senior Quran Competition InshaAllah, so it is important to keep practicing.

Let me know if you have any questions!

Assalamualikum, 

we covered chapter 19 - Zakkariyah and Yahya. We finished the questions at the end of the chapter during class time.

Text: next week chapter 11-14 

We had test these student will have 1 more week to improve their score. They are very close to get 100% plz used the bonus week to perfect the surah. 

Yasmeen, Nyle, Ibrahim B, Yahya, Aleena A, 

Zamaar will complete Surah Al Mauon. 

Previous Surah Surah Al Humazah 

Continue working on Names of Allah Al Ghani 

Assalamu alaykum parents, I hope you and your families are well.
I can’t thank you enough for your support and time spent in encouraging the kids to learn. This will be added to your deeds in Shaa Allah!
Last Sunday: we had a quiz which all of the students were well prepared for!! Then we discussed the meaning of Surah Al-Nas, in general: I ask Allah ( the lord/ king/ God of people)to protect me from Shaytan. Who sneaks into the hearts and whispers to disobey Allah, and do bad and wrong things. This is for human and jene( as there are Muslim and kafir in both groups).
We then discussed the meaning of Allah name Al-Wahid( الواحد): (THE ONE AND ONLY)Allah has all the good qualities that no one else can have at the same time. So no one can be merciful/ kind/ caring/ just/…… at the same time, and no matter how you can be generous, you can not reach the generosity level of Allah, as an example.
We started reciting Surah Al-Kawthar, however we will continue reviewing the previous Surahs. We worked on letter LAM: (ل) from the previous class and introduced two new Arabic letters : Meem(م) and Noon(ن).
 

Homework for this week:
1. Practice recitation of Surah Al-Kawthar, first one or two ayah.
2. Review memorization of Surah Al-Nas in order to perfect it.
3. ⁠review the meaning of Allah name Al-Wahid. See how it is different from Al-Ahad.
4. ⁠review the MEANING of Surah Al-Nas.
5. ⁠Work on the BOOK: Ready To Write Alif Ba Ta , from page 91(ك) to page106(ن).
Jazakum Allah khair

Surah Al-Kawthar link:

https://youtube.com/shorts/v_aKjesms7c?si=YRd0GM5MiFbvpMyh

Arabic alphabet link:

https://link.camscanner.com/aB0tNTOXOq

Assalamualikum, This week we covered chapter 18 - Prophet Ayyub- example of patience and perseverance.

homework: answer the questions at the end of the day. we finished those during class time.

Test: we will take a test on April 26th. Chapter 11 to 14- on Adam, Ibrahim and Luqman. Please make sure they read these chapters thoroughly.

TEST NEXT WEEK SURAH AS SHAMS 

W/M page 89

Q/A page 90 

Answer Key: 

1- Those who work to perfect themselves and do good will succeed and those who do not will fail. 

2 and 3- Watch the attached  video. 

4- Please discuss with them everyone had their own answers and they all were correct. 

Names of Allah الغني 

Please revise chapter 18 Fatima RA. 

Assalamu alaykum parents,
I hope everyone is doing well!
The following ( attached file)is a study guide for a short quiz that we will have on 4/11
If the students study well they should be fine, Surah Al-Nas will be included in the quiz as well, please help your son/ daughter recite it every day.
Jazakum Allah khair.

Assalamu alaykum parents,
Last Sunday, in class, we reviewed :
- Surah Al-Nas( all of it)
- ⁠Meaning of Al-Ahad, Al-Samad
- ⁠worked on Arabic letters KAF (ك), LAM(ل). 
- ⁠Reviewed the meaning and importance of thanking Allah.

This Sunday no school.

The kids are going to have a QUIZ on Sunday, 4/ 11. The review material will be sent in few days. Please review Surah Al-Nas with them every day.
Jazakum Allah Khair.

Quran
Surah AsShams 
 practice 1-15 ayyahs
words to know (3 words) on page 89 
.

names of Allah “ Al Haqq “
Previous Surah: Surah Al Humazah 
Zamar will recite Surah Lahab

Please revise chapter 17. 

Salaam parents, 

Today we read chapter 20: Our Mosque and answered the questions at the end of the chapter. I really liked this chapter because it discussed etiquettes related to the mosque as well as some general etiquettes such as not wasting water and food, not talking loudly when people are praying, to keep wudu area in the mosque clean and dry etc. 

We discussed each rule in detail and I suggest you talk to your children about some other rules to observe both inside and outside the mosque to make Allah SWT happy. 

Homework: Practice some everyday duas that we practiced in class. I will test them on it next week. I will include a screenshot of the duas on the whatsapp group. 

Assalam Alaikum dear parents 

in today's class we covered

In Quran

we started with Syrah Al Fatiha then continue Surah At Takathuer the kids suppose to memorize it if not just make sure they do please 

in Arabic (the yellow book )

we reviewed from the beginning of the book made sure everyone did what we had from the Alphabet through page 47  I helped and made sure everyone finished all the pages you can check with your kids to see if they didn't miss anything 

theywere Great and did a good job 

Then we get our reward  

We said goodbye and hugged  

Have a nice break and see you when I'm back from my vacation miss you all ❤️🌸

thanks 

Sr May 

Assalam Alaikum dear parents 

In today's class, we covered 

in Quran 

We started as usual with Surah Al Fatiha

Then review Surah At Takathur so please make sure you kid memories it 

in Arabic (the yellow book )

we started from the beginning of the book made sure everyone every one did what we covered until page 47 so please check on your kids if they missed anything 

We got the rewards in the end hugged and said goodbye and have a great time see you when I'm back 

thanks Sr May

Testing 

Assalamualaikum,

The students had a wonderful time at the Eid celebration this past Sunday, Alhamdulillah!

I previously delayed the Surah Ad-Dhuha test so that the students would not have a test during Ramadan. So, the Surah Ad-Dhuha test will be on April 5th, InshaAllah. It will cover topics from the Surah Ad-Dhuha study guide (memorization, meanings of ayas, vocabulary), names of Allah SWT for Surah Ad-Dhuha, and Arabic concepts including: tanween, madd leen, sukoon, and shaddah. Surah Ad-Dhuha will also be the level 4 surah for the Senior Quran Competition InshaAllah.

This coming Sunday, part of the class will be review for the test and then we will also begin Surah Al-Bayyinah (our last surah) since the students already partly reviewed for the test during Ramadan. 

Let me know if you have any questions!

Assalamu alaykum parents.
Yesterday in class, we discussed the meaning and importance of (THANKING ALLAH), الشكر.
I tried to attract their attention to :
1. Thanking Allah for anything you get in life, like clean water, food, loving parents.
2. ⁠I explained that good things you have are not because of your parents, but in-fact, Allah made them able to do that for you.
3. ⁠I told them if you want more in your life, thank Allah, and he will give.
4. ⁠I told them the story of prophet Daud ( miracle of working with iron like a play-dough, becoming a king/ prophet)and his son prophet Suleyman( miracle of flying rug with his army, talking to birds and insects, monsters that do anything for him, and being a prophet/ king), all of that was because of always thanking Allah.
5. ⁠I asked them to try to commit to thanking Allah every day, for something!
This Sunday no class; I am asking you to help them please listen to Surah Al-Nas 3-4 times on one occasion every day. I also want them to let you know what did they thank Allah for every day.
Lastly: review with them the meaning of the following Allah names:
Al Ahad(الأحد): the only god who is not divided into parts.
Al Samad(الصمد): Allah does not need anything, no food, no air, no sleep. But everyone needs Allah.
Jazakum Allah Khair.

Assalamualikum, 

This week we covered chapter 16- prophet Yousaf. 
Homework: answer the questions at the end of the chapter 

Good job level 5, shout out to girls for being so supportive.

Assalamualikum, 

we won the class decoration MashaAllah. The girls were very supportive. 
 

This week we covered chapter 16- Prophet Yousaf

Homework: answer the questions at the end of the chapter. 

Please review chapter 16. Khadijah RA

Salaam parents,

Today's chapter 19 covered "Day of Judgement" from the book and it's always an interesting one as the kids have lots of follow-up questions about it. 
 

Homework: Answer the questions at the end of chapter 19 on pages 158-159. 

Salaam parents,

Today we covered Chapter 19: Day of Judgement from the book. Kids were really interested and had lots of follow-up questions.

Homework: Answer the questions at the end of the chapter on pages 158-159.