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Prospectus 2015
Managed and run by Essex Jamme Masjid Trust
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“There is no one worthy of worship but He: That is the witness of Allah, His angels and those endowed with knowledge, Standing firm in Justice (or maintain His creation in Justice). There is no god but He, the Exalted in power, the Wise”
[Qur’an, Al-’Imran 3:18]
“It is only those who have knowledge among His servants that fear Allah.”
[Qur’an, Fatir 35:28]
The Messenger of Allah said: "There is no one who goes out of his house in order to seek knowledge, but the angels lower their wings in approval of his action.'" Sunan Ibne Maja: Book-1 Hadith no: 231
Vision
The vision of Southend Islamic Academy is to educate and inspire the next forward-thinking generation of young Muslims to live by the precepts of their faith and be exemplary community ambassadors for it.
Aims
The aims of Southend Islamic Academy include:
To connect students to authentic Islamic teachings.
To build and augment Islamic knowledge so as to understand how
to live Islam practically.
To enable a positive atmosphere conductive to productive learning
and development.
To increase student's love of Allah and His Messenger.
To inspire students to embody the teachings of Islam and to be
productive community role models.
To instill confidence to respect others and their environments.
Educate, Inspire and Elevate...
Mission statement
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Curriculum - A brief outline of the new Qur’an class topics……………………4/ 5 Qur’an - A detailed list of the topics that will be taught…………………………….6
Aqeedah - A detailed list of the topics that will be taught………………………….7
Fiqh - A detailed list of the topics that will be taught……………………………….8
Adab - A detailed list of the topics that will be taught………………………………9
Islamic History - A detailed list of the topics that will be taught…………………10
Du’a - A detailed list of the topics that will be taught…….………………………..11
Story time - ……………………………………………….…………………………..12
Policy - Outline of the role of parents, teachers and students…………………...13
Committee - Responsibilities of the committee……...…….……………………...14
Our teachers and instructors - Flowchart…….………………………………….15
Events calendar - Special events and activities throughout the year.………….16
Class timetable - …….………………………………………………………………17
Class rules - …….…………………………………………………………………….18
Homework form - …….……………………………………………………………...19
Student performance report form - …….………………………………………...20
Incident report form - …….…………………………………………………………21
Complaints/ suggestion form - …….……………………………………………..22
Parents and child Terms and Conditions - …….……………………………….23
Term times - …….…………………………………………………………………….24
New changes (summery) - ..………………………………………………………..25
Application form - …….……………………………………………………………..26
Contents page
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Curriculum outline
Subject Resources Qur’an - The study and recitation of the Qur’an which includes: 1. Tajwid (Rules of the Qur’anic recitation) 2. Hifz (Memorisation of the Qur’an) 3. Tafsir (The meaning of the Qur’an)
Video Audio aids Interactive contents Books Pamphlets Other
Aqeedah - The study of Islamic beliefs which includes: 1. Tawhid (Islamic monotheism) 2. Mala’ikah (Angels) 3. Kutub (Revelations) 4. Risalah (The Prophethood) 5. Ambiya’ (Prophets and Messengers) 6. Akhira (Afterlife) 7. Qadr (Fate)
Video Audio aids Interactive contents Books Pamphlets Other
Fiqh - The study of Islamic rulings which includes: 1. Taharah (Purification) 2. Salah (Prayer) 3. Practical demonstrations of Wudu (ritual washing
performed in preparation for prayer) and Salah 4. Sawm (Fasting) 5. Zakah (Charity) 6. Hajj (pilgrimage)
Video Audio aids Interactive contents Books Pamphlets other
The courses offered at Southend Islamic Academy are a comprehensive set of subjects taught traditionally in a Madrasah system, this has been tailored to meet the demands and needs of young students in the UK. Below is a summary of the subjects that are taught as well as key materials and resources provided here at the academy.
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Subject Recourses Adab/Akhlaq - The good character and manners 1. Islamic teachings on general behavior 2. Islamic teachings on conduct 3. Islamic teachings on good character from Qur’an
and Hadith 4. Rights and responsibilities
a. Parents b. Siblings c. Relatives d. Fellow Muslims e. Neighbors
Video Audio aids Interactive contents Books Pamphlets Other
Tarikh - The study of Islamic key events in the history of Islam and important personalities 1. Sira (life of Prophet Mohammed) 2. Qisas al-Ambiya’ (Lives of the noble Prophets) 3. Hayat al-Sahaba (lives of the Prophets' Compan-
ions) 4. Tarajim (Lives of the Early Muslim Scholars)
Video Audio aids Interactive contents Books Pamphlets Other
Du’a - The Study of the meanings of important supplications which include: 1. Du’as of Salah, such as tasbihat, du’a of tashahhud
and qunut as well as others 2. Du’as after the Salah, dhikr and tasbihat 3. Du’as for daily actions, such as
waking up/sleeping, entering/leaving the toilet and entering/leaving the mosque
4. Du’a and Dhikr of morning/evening
Video Audio aids Interactive contents Books Pamphlets other
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Curriculum in details
Qur’an
“This is the Book (the Qur’an), whereof there is no doubt, a guidance to those who are Al-Muttaqoon [the pious]
[Quran Al-Baqarah 2:2]
The whole Qur’an is a miracle from the shortest to the longest surah. The reading of Qur’an with proper intonation, pronounciation of letters while observing tajweed and applying the teachings in real life should be the goal for every Muslim.
We will be covering the book of Tas-heelut Tajweed and other sources.
The topics that will be taught are: Tajweed (Rules of the Qur’anic recitation)
Madd, Ghunnah, Qalqalah…
Hifz (Memorisation of some surahs with meanings from the Qur’an)
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Curriculum in details
Aqeedah (Islamic creed)
“ To believe in Allah (swt), His angels, His books, His messengers, the last Day and believing in the good and bad (that unfolds) according to taqdeer.” [Muslim]
The key to the doors of paradise is belief. If our beliefs are incorrect or incomplete, though we may perform the deeds of a Muslim, look like a Muslim and even have a Muslim name, we will not be judged as such by Allah (swt).
We will be covering content from the book of Tas-Heelul Aqaa-id. There are 12 volumes that we will be going through.
Life after death
Qualities of Allah
The glorious Qur’an
Mu’jizat (Miracles)
Signs of qiyamah
Shirk (Joining partners with Allah)
List of major sins and repentance
Kufr and its categories
Imaan and Deeds
Jinn and Shayateen
Qada wal Qadir (pre-destination)
The topics that will be taught are:
Tawheed
Love for one Allah
Allah is all knowing
Allah is all seeing
Allah is all hearing
Allah is all loving
The creator
The provider
The protector
Prophets of Allah
The Angels
The book of Allah
Jannah/ Jahannum
The last day
Taqdeer
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Curriculum in details
Fiqh
Allah (swt) has commanded us to worship and obey Him. He sent Prophet Muhammed (swt) to teach us how to obey and worship Him. We cannot worship Allah (swt) according to our own understanding, it needs to be in accordance to the laws of Allah (swt). The rules and regulations which outline the method of worship and obedience are termed as ‘Fiqh’.
We will be covering from the book of Fiqh. There are 12 volumes in this series.
Some of the topics that will be taught are:
Taharah - Keeping your body clean Clean Hobbits Surroundings of a Muslim Using the toilets Wudu - Its virtues How to make wudu Things that break wudu Fard, sunnah, mubah and Makruh of Wudu Tayammum Ghusl - Fard, sunnah of ghusl Salah - Its value Times of salah Fard, wajib, sunnah of salah Conditions of salah Things that breaks the salah How to perform the salah Different types of salah Sawm - Virtue of Ramadan, what invalidates, types of fast Zakat - On what is paid for, how to work out zakat Hajj - Types of Hajj, Ihram, Fard, Wajib, Sunnah… Bay - (Buying and selling) Types of transactions, Riba
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Curriculum in details
Adab/ Akhlaq
Muslim manners are derived from the teachings of Allah (swt) and His Prophet (swt). The noble character of the prophet (swt) is based on the Qur’an. If we follow, His example we will be following the Qur’an. The prophet has said that “Fear of Allah and good manners will admit us into Jannah”
We will be covering from the book of Tas-Heelul Akhlaq wa aadaab. There are 10 volumes in this series.
Parents
The tongue
Dressing
Walking
Talking
Joking
Neighbors
Self respect
Hosts
Sharing
Duty of one Muslim to another
And much more...
Knowledge
Helping the needy
Kindness
Respect
Truthfulness
Salaam
Good and Bad
Behavior
Conduct
Forgiveness
Promises
Wastefulness
Some of the topics that will be taught are:
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Curriculum in details
Ta’rikh (Islamic History)
The Qur’an contains various commands relating to wor-ship, monetary dealings and special conduct as well as stories of people in the past. The Qur’an informs us of the mission of prophets of Allah (swt) and how communities responded to their call. “Verily there is a lesson for people of intelligence in their stories” [Sura Yunus] We will be covering from the book of Tas-Heelut Taa-reekh. There are 12 volumes in this series. The Topics that will be taught are:
Sirah (Life of the Prophet Muhammed)
Childhood
His marriage
Boycott
His struggles
Miraj (Ascension to the Heavens - The Night Journey)
Life in Makkah
Qisas al-Anbiya’ (Lives of the Noble Prophets)
Hayat al-Sahabah (Lives of the Noble Prophets Companions)
Tarajim (Lives of early Muslim Scholars)
The Rightly Guided Khalafa Rashidah
Abbasid
Muslim Empires
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Curriculum in details
Du’a
“ And when my servants ask you concerning me, [tell them] I am indeed near. I respond to the invocation of the supplicant when he calls..” [Al-Quran 2:187]
Du’a or prayer is to invoke Allah (swt) for any matter at any time of the day. We are encouraged by Islam to ask anything at any time of the day without hesitation. Du’a makes one humble because when we make Du’a, we surrender ourselves to Allah by our will.
We will be covering from the book of Tas-Heelul Du’a and ‘A child's gift’.
Some of the Du’as we will teach are: Salah
Wudu
When entering/leaving masjid
When going out
Eating/drinking
Sleeping/waking
Increase of knowledge
Wearing clothes
Looking in the mirror
Parents
Fasting
Azaan
Safety
Seeing someone smile
Visiting sick person
When sneezing
and much more...
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Story time
We will be introducing an interactive story time session for the children where we will go through the extensive collections of books especially catered towards children. We will use PowerPoint/ videos to highlight key Islamic concepts.
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Mosque polices
Essex Jamme Masjid has detailed polices that outline the behaviour and educational requirements and responsibilities regarding parents, students and instructors. The centre seeks to foster a culture of learning and responsibility and thus adherence to these polices is taken very seriously and any breach of them may result in dismissal of students through strong disciplinary action. Below are the policy documents:
Child Teacher Parent To be punctual To follow school guidelines To follow the classroom rules To be respectful To follow the designated uniform To embody the Islamic teachings To bring their own necessary stationary and equipment No electronic gadgets allowed i.e. mobile phones, mp3 players or gadgets etc. To arrive to class prepared and committed Treat others and property of others with respect
To deliver the teaching material/ curricula To have a disclosure and baring service (DBS) check that is cleared To be trained to teach children To embody the teach-ings of Islam To ensure the safety of children while on premises To ensure all children follow a discipline that accords to Islam To be polite and man-nered. Not to hit or swear at children To contact the mosque committee with any concerns To organise relevant assessment papers
To ensure the child is on time To collect the child on time To pay any relevant and required fees/costs To ensure the child completes any homework tasks To ensure the child maintains classroom rules and adheres to school guidelines To provide the child with relevant equipment and stationery To provide food/drink for the child To report in case of child absence
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Mosque management committee
Essex Jamme Masjid has a dynamic, active and locally elected committee that are dedicated to ensure the Islamic well-being and development of the Muslim community. They embody the Islamic standards and are committed to ensuring the realization of the Mosque aims and vision. Below are summary commitments of the Mosque management committee members:
To provide a safe environment for students and teachers
To solve disputes involving teachers/students and parents
To organise parent-teacher meetings and conferences
To give support to teachers and students whenever necessary
For further information, suggestions or complaints please contact the following members:
Chairman Siraj Uddin Mobile: 07960 530752
General Secretary Liakat Ali 07868 608305
Treasurer Nur Islam Mobile: 07782 256094
Administrator Name (TBC) Telephone: 01702 334142
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Our teachers and instructors
SOUTHEND ISLAMIC ACADEMY
Structure
Management committee
Headteacher
Sheik Mahmudul Hassan
Education subcommittee
Female Section
Deputy Head Teacher
Group 1
5-6yrs
Group 2
7-8yrs
Group 3
9-10yrs
Group 4
11+yrs
Books
1and2
Books
1,2 and3
Books
1,2,3,and
Books
1,2,3,4,5
Male Section Deputy Head Teacher
Group 1
5-6yrs
Group 2
7-8yrs
Group 3
9-10yrs
Group 4
11+yrs
Books
1and2
Books
1,2 and3
Books
1,2,3,and
Books
1,2,3,4,5
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Events Calendar 2015
Date Event description Feb 2015 April 2015 August 2015 October 2015 December 2015 Summer term Winter term
Spring term
Qur’an Competition Easter Event Talk - How we should view Easter from the Islamic perspective Ramadan event Eid ul fitr party Eid ul adha Party Christmas Event Talk - How we should view Christmas from the Islamic perspective Children will be tested on the subjects they have covered and award ceremony will be held Children will be tested on the subjects they have covered and award ceremony will be held Children will be tested on the subjects they have covered and award ceremony will be held
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Class timetable
The course subjects are based on a two Week timetable schedule. Every month has 4 weeks divided up into blocks of two. Below is the timetable for the week-end Islamic Studies Course with start times and finish times.
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Class rules
Southend Islamic Academy
No shouting
No running
No swearing
No fighting or play fighting
No fidgeting
No mobile phones or games
No talking when the teacher/student is talking
No talking when people are praying
Adhere to Islamic dress code
Raise your hand if you want to say something
If these rules are broken, you may be required to stay after class, receive a detention or the teacher may call your parents to discuss
your behavior.
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Date Subject/task Parent Teacher
Please tick under Parent/Teacher if the child has completed the homework
Homework form
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Students Name: ………………………………………………………
Subject Report: ……………………………………………………….
Achievements:
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Areas requiring development:
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Students Behavior in Lessons: ………………………………………………………..
Students Homework record: ………………………………………………………….
Attendance/Punctuality: ……………………………………………………………...
Comments:
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Teacher: ……………………………………………………
Sign: ………………………………………………………..
Date: ………………………………………………………...
Please tick under Parent/Teacher if the child has completed the homework
Student performance report
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Date: …………………………………………………
Reported by: ……………………………….
Contact No: …………………………………
Please write a detailed description of the incident in the box below
Incident report form
Nature of Incident:
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Anyone who wants to make a complaint/suggestion please fill in this form and return to the General Secretary/Education Secretary
Date: …………………………………………
Complaints/ suggestion form
Complaint/Suggestion details:
Student’s details:
First Name: ………………………................ Surname: ……….……………………………….
Parent/Guardian details:
Name: ………………………………………………….……………………………………………
Home Telephone: .………………………… Mobile: ……………….………………………….
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Parents are required to know the new terms and conditions and agree to it by going through each point with their children.
Children must come on time for lessons and it is the responsibility of the parents to ensure sure this happens as classes will start 10:15am promptly. No student will be allowed to enter the classroom after 10.15am. ( All entrance gates will be closed at 10.15am. If any children are dropped outside the gate after 10.15am parents will be called to take their child home) Parents have to drop their child inside the classroom and collect their children after Zuhr prayer from pickup point. (no more dropping and pickup allowed from outside the mosque boundary, children will remain inside the classroom until they have been picked up). 3 strike rule in regards to discipline, 1. The child will receive a warning, 2. They will be sent home, 3. There will be a meeting with the parents to resolve the matter or they will be expelled from the lessons permanently. No toys, electric gadgets or mobile phones will be allowed. No eating, chewing or soft drinks will be allowed during lesson time Parents must pay the fees in advance promptly per terms (full in advance or 4 instalments) Parents must pay for the materials needed for the lessons. The materials that will be given to the children are items such as books, qaeedah, juz’amma, prayer books, syllabus etc. Children misbehaving in lessons will result in teachers giving detention to the child. They can keep them in the mosque for a maximum of one hour. Children will be rewarded for good work. Children will have tests for each subject. Parents will be notified of their children’s absence. Teachers will give homework to all children and it is the responsibility of all parents to make sure that the homework is done. Concerns of parents regarding the teachers or lessons should be addressed to the secretary of committee Children in future may be taken out for educational trips. The committee members will contact parents regarding any issues. If you decided to take the child out of the lessons due to holiday, illness, weddings, visiting relatives please notify us in advance. If the student is absent unauthorised for 3 consecutive weeks their name will be taken off the registration. If your child suffers from a disability, learning difficulty or any other medical condition it must be stated on the application form and informed to the management. All students must wear the madrasa uniform as describe at the time of enrolment. Parents are required to provide their child with light refreshments to have during break. The terms and conditions are subject to the change at anytime by giving prior notice.
Parent and child - Terms and conditions
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Term times
Autumn Term 2015
Starts: 22nd of August 2015
Exams: Exact dates will be given closer to the time
Closed: 31st October, 1st November, 26th and 27th December 2015
Spring Term 2015
Exams: 28 Feb Assessment
Closed: Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th April 2015
Summer Term 2015
Starts: Saturday 11th
April 2015
Exams: 14 and 15 June 2015
Closed: 30th
and 31st May, 11th July till 16th August 2015.
Note: During Ramadan the last 10 days and first 2 weeks of the summer break will be
closed. The classes will start from 2.00pm - 4.00pm during Ramadan
The Qur’an Class will follow the local primary school term times. At the end of each term there will be an assessment and awards for student performance.
=Southend Islamic Academy Holiday
Southend Islamic Academy and School term holidays
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Application Form
Student’s details
First Name:……………………….....Surname:……………………….. D.O.B:………………..
Male/Female: ……………… Age:…………Ethnicity:………………………….
Address:……………………………………………………………………………………………. Postcode:…………………….
Parent/Guardian Details:
Name:…………………………………………………………………………………………
Home Telephone: …………………………… Mobile: …………………………….
Does the child have any Medical conditions? Yes/No
If yes please give details:……………………………………………………………………………………………...
GP Name: …………………………………..
Address: …………………………………………………………………………………..
Postcode: …………………….
Telephone: ………………………………...
Additional Information What level is the child? Qa’edah Yes/No Juz’amma Yes/No Qur’an Yes/No Qur’an with tajweed rules Yes/No Have they been to any Islamic School? Yes/No If yes please give details:…………………………………………………………………………………... Have they or are they receiving private Islamic tuitions? Yes/No Have they studied basic Islamic teachings i.e Aqeedah Yes/No Fiqh Yes/No Adab/Akhlaq Yes/No Du’a Yes/No Ta’rikh (Islamic History) Yes/No
Parents or guardian’s signature Date
Declaration: I confirm that the information given is correct to the best of my knowledge
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New changes (summary)
Academy opening terms:
Terms will be based on local schools (Please see page 24 for more information)
Class time table:
Classes will start at 10.00am and finish after Zuhr Prayer. (Please see page 17 for more information)
Academy polices:
There will be a 3 strike rule in regards to discipline,
1. The child will get warning
2. They will be sent home
3. There will be a meeting with the parents to resolve the matter or they
will be expelled from the lessons permanently
No student will be allowed to enter the classroom after 10:15am. All entrance
gates will be closed at 10.15am, if any children are dropped outside the gates
after 10.15am, parents will be called to take their child home.
Parents will be required to drop their child inside the classroom, and collect them
after Zuhr prayer from the designated pickup point. Dropping off and collection
of children will no longer be allowed from outside the mosque boundary,
all children will remain inside the classroom until they are picked up by
their parents/ guardian.
(Please see page 23 for full terms and condition)
Fees:
£200 per child + £50 for books, learning materials and exam fees
Total: £250.00 per annum
Fees will be required in advance through 4 instalments: or have the option to pay in full for the academic year. The new fees will be applied from the following academic year.
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