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2013-2014
What Your Child Will Study At Zaytoon Academy | 2013-2014
ZAYTOON
ACADEMY
EVENING
MADRASSAH
SYLLABUS
Zaytoon Academy Educational Trust
23 Arden Road, Aston, Birmingham B6 6AP
0121 572 7086
www.zaytoonacademy.co.uk
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Qaidah At Zaytoon Academy, every student
will be required to study our Qaidah
thoroughly which will equip them with
the knowledge and capability of
reading the Qur’an with fluency &
Tajweed. Studying the Qaidah is in
reality studying the Qur’an therefore
your child will be studying how to read
the Qur’an from day one at Zaytoon
Academy.
There are certain reasons why we
teach from a particular Qaidah.
Please read and understand the
features of the Qaidah we use below:
Complete syllabus
Reciting the Qur’an correctly involves many elements that are beyond the
remit of a Qaidah: students require much practice to build their fluency, as
well as time to learn and implement the complex rules of Tajweed. At
Zaytoon Academy, we have kept the Qaidah an independent publication at
the same time as integrating it into to a comprehensive syllabus which takes
a student from his introduction to the sounds of Arabic letters, all the way
through to expert recitation. By doing this, teachers, parents and students are
able to keep a holistic view of progress and ensure no aspect is neglected
Logical sequence
The ability to recite the Qur’an is dependent on several individual skills; for
example, the ability to recognise joined letters, the ability to regulate the
length of each vowel, and so on. In our analysis of other available Qaidahs,
we noticed that most of them contain gaps where certain key elements
have not been covered formally and students are expected to guess or
understand themselves. Sometimes, the logical sequence of this learning has
also been ignored with some elements being presented in inappropriate
places. Sometimes, examples contain concepts and elements which have
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not yet introduced to the students
causing confusion and obstacles for
the students.
To solve this, each level in the Qaidah
is a gradual and logical progression
from the previous one. An effort has
been made to fill any gaps in that
exist in other Qaidah’s, as well as
trying to not allow any elements not
yet formally covered into the
examples. To add to this, students are
given mixed exercises at the end of
each level, to revise and recap
everything they have learned
previously.
Marking code
Inevitably, students make mistakes
when they are learning and when
they read to the teacher, but the types of mistakes made are vast and
varying. The Qaidah has been divided according to the common mistakes
into six categories. A certain letter denotes each of these mistake categories.
A key for the mistakes is printed on the bottom of each study-page and a
chapter with instructions on using the code included at the beginning of the
Qaidah. By using this code, students, teacher and parents can be reminded
of what type of mistake was made in a particular word or letter.
Diary
It is well-known that learning to read the Qur’an is a practical matter with
limited theoretical elements. Therefore, the more practice a student makes,
the better his recitation will be and the faster he will progress. To monitor the
student’s practice, a diary section has been incorporated with each page
where parents can record how much practice the student has made
throughout the week. Ample space has also been given for parents or
teachers to make notes.
Keeping track of a students’ progress is also essential for all involved so
spaces have been allocated for teachers to write the homework, due-date
and note when the student had passed.
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Checklist
To help parents, teachers and students keep track of progress; there is a
checklist at the end of each level, listing what skills have been covered so far.
This helps to maintain an informed approach to the study of the Qaidah and
helps avoid students merely making their way through with no consciousness
of the aims and objectives behind what they are doing. This also serves as an
aid to teacher, parents and examiner who may listen to the student read.
Quranic script
There are several prints of the Qur’an based on the narration of Imām Ḥafs
from Imām ʿĀsim –may Allah (swt) have mercy on both. One of the most
popular, globally, is the 13-line print which is most common amongst Muslims
who do not speak Arabic, due to the simplicity and clarity of the script, as
well as certain phonetic marks to aid those unfamiliar with Arabic grammar.
The print is known as the Taj Company print as they are believed to be the
original commissioners of the transcription. It is also referred to as the South
African Qur’an due to the Waterval Institute’s reprinting and vast distribution
in the Western world.
We chose this script, as have many other Qaidah’s. A problem faced in this
regard, however, is that a computer font is usually used to compose the
Qaidah or a calligrapher is assigned to transcribe all the examples.
At Zaytoon Academy, we have tried both methods in the past but have
found that neither prepares the students properly to read Qur’anic script
because of the nuances in the calligraphy. Therefore, we decided to use the
actual hand-written words from the 13-Line Qur’an – may Allah (swt) reward
all those involved in its transcription.
Quranic examples
The words in the Qur’an are Allah’s words. Not only does that make their
recitation more rewarding in the hereafter, but we also believe they have a
positive impact on the student’s learning and progress; Allah (swt) has said,
We have made the Qur’an easy to remember… (54:40) In most other
Qaidahs, we found that many words had crept in which were no to be found
in the Qur’an. This is by no means incorrect, but the words of the Qur’an will
always hold superiority.
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Some Qaidah’s have tried to use examples only from the Qur’an but have
either not found enough examples for the students to master the level, or
they have had to make slight alterations to the writing to make it fit the level.
For example, sometimes people have written a standing kasrah instead of a
Yā, or taken a word written together in
the Qur’an and omitted part of it.
We were not content with all of the
above-mentioned, so we carried out a
comprehensive survey of the Qur’an,
to the best of our abilities, combining
direct human efforts and modern
technological aids, to find ample
examples from the Qur’an for each
level. We then arranged the examples
so they progress from the easiest to the
most difficult, taking into consideration
the number of letters or words in the
examples as well as the weight and
difficulty of the letters.
Other considerations have also been
taken, like not allowing too many
examples to follow a single vocal
pattern to avoid students guessing the
pronunciation of an example based on
the last one, when they are supposed
to work out each example separately. Occasionally, we have removed the
Wāw of ʿaṭf from the beginning of some individual words.
Detailed letter recognition
As the Qur’anic script is hand-written, the same letter has been written in
many different ways for style and variation. Many teachers have observed
that children often find it difficult to recognise these various forms and styles
when they eventually read the Qur’an, if not in the Qaidah itself. To tackle
this, we have added a level, Advanced Letter Recognition, in which each
method of writing is introduced separately with Qur’anic examples. Graphics,
where necessary, have been used to break down the writing. This is one of
the unique and effective additions to the Qaidah we teach at Zaytoon
Academy.
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Tajweed
At Zaytoon Academy a great deal of importance is given to the correct
recital of the Quran. The first
stage of this is learning how to
read the Arabic script; this is
done by means of teaching the
Arabic alphabets and rules of
basic reading in the Qaidah.
Over our years of experience in
teaching this we have found
the need to develop our own
Qaidah which would suit the
needs of students whose
mother tongue is English.
Every care is taken to explain to
the students each stage of
reading with the aim of
completing the Qaidah on
average within two years. After
completion of the Qaidah the
students progress to Juz ‘Amma
and then the beginning of the
Quran. During these last two
stages the more complex rules
of reading, Tajweed are taught.
A student completing their time
at Zaytoon Academy would
attain a very high standard of Tajweed unparalleled by many other students.
After completing the Qaidah, our students will go further to study the Tajweed
book which will cover the rules of Tajweed according to levels.
The Qaidah will cover Level 1 until Level 13 and thereafter the Tajweed book
will cover Level 14 until Level 24.
The progress of every child is monitored regularly and once a child has
completed a level by his or her teacher, a senior teacher will test the child.
Upon passing the test the child will be able to progress onto the next level.
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Islamic Studies The Islamic Studies syllabus at Zaytoon Academy includes episodes from
stories of the Prophets to 21st Century life. They have been shaped not only
with an Islamic Theory and Modern Educational input, but importantly
practical feedback from teachers and students across the UK.
Content is tried and tested – developed with both teacher and student input.
Care has been taken to make sure content is appropriate for each age
group.
Content follows a cumulative knowledge path way, building core blocks
which are reinforced and developed in substance and depth as each year
progresses.
Stories and Qur’anic narratives are written with explicit lessons in mind that
relate to daily life and aim to build a child’s character.
Content is illustrated and full of colour.
Books contain both practical and text based lessons.
In this subject many important fields of Islam are taught, such as:
o Fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence, the rules we follow in Islam
o Aqidah (Islamic belief)
o Sirah (The biography of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him)
o Islamic history, spanning all the previous Prophets sent before, peace be
upon them.
o Aadab (Islamic manners)
These topics are not only taught in a classical way but their contemporary
application and implications are covered. This makes the study of Islamic
studies at Zaytoon Academy a subject that is very relevant to our students in
their everyday lives. Our aim is develop our students into rightly guided
Muslims who will benefit themselves, families and the wider community.
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Memorisation
At Zaytoon Academy, we have a gradual step-by-step programme whereby
all our students progress to memorise the kalimahs, masnoon duaas for
various occasions and surahs of the Qur’an.
There are different targets set for children of different ages and also a diary to
track and check progress by parents and teachers.
Students are tested after every surah and dua by a senior member of staff to
check for errors, and their progress is tracked throughout the year. The
emphasis is really on quality of recitation and not quantity.
Once memorised, students are taught the equivalent English translation,
practical demonstration of Wudhu, salah, azaan, janazah etc followed by
every-day duas and the 40 ahadith of Imam an-Nawawi for advanced
students.
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Arabic Qur’anic Arabic The classical Arabic language is the key to having a better
understanding of the Quran. It has been too often been neglected, but at
Zaytoon Academy we have recognised its importance and we have a
complete Arabic course which is taught to all students from class 1 onwards.
Starting from the basics of reading, writing, speaking and understanding
Arabic, spanning up to the more intricate rules of grammar, our course is
under continuous development. It will eventually give the student an insight
to the meaning and translation of the Quran.
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Spiritual Tarbiyah
Tarbiyah is an important component of the Zaytoon Academy Madrassah
Syllabus. Although, we aspire to excel in educational achievement, we
believe this is a by product where through verbal and visual communication
and positive role models we aim to facilitate a positive change within our
students, a change which reflects the sublime conduct and deeds of our
Prophet Muhammad sallallahu alaihe wasallam.
Through the year, students will study a well -organised holistic self - disciplinary
programme, the intended outcome of which is to support students towards
becoming practising Muslims.
This spiritual Tarbiyah course will be covered throughout the year under the
supervision of the class teachers during lessons and assemblies.
The Spiritual Tarbiyah Course will include monitoring of Fardh salah
punctuality, daily Qur’an recitation, reading of morning & evening duas and
azkaar, inculcating a habit of Sadaqah and Nafl salah, practising the Sunnah
and etiquettes of eating, sleeping, dressing, social conduct, cleanliness and
more.
Also an effort to highlight the evil effect and harms of lying, swearing,
backbiting, name calling, mockery, jealousy, hatred, pride, theft etc and
working towards abstaining from such evil traits.
The Spiritual Tarbiyah component of our syllabus will also instil within your child
the love for Almighty Allah, the love for Rasulullah sallallahu alaihe wasallam
and the love of the Sahaba radiallahu anhum and the importance of
selecting them as role models.
Students will be motivated to work for the aakhirah (hereafter) and that our
aim and objective in life is to attain the pleasure of Almighty Allah and his
everlasting Paradise.
Special emphasis will be laid on developing good character and akhlaq by
reminding each other of the most noble and beautiful conduct and
character of Rasulullah sallallahu alaihe wasallam.
We urge parents that you encourage and monitor your child whilst at home
to continue practicing the spiritual Tarbiyah course.
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