Explanation of important lessons for English language learners in Islamic studies

Teacher: Saddiqua Muhammad Black bint Elijah

Times: Wednesday 10:30 am & Saturday morning after Fajr 6:30 am EDT/EST/ET For English Language Learners in Islamic Studies

Book: Explanation of Important Lessons Author: Shaykh Abdul-Aziz ibn Abdullah ibn Baz Explained by: Shaykh Abdur-Razzaq al-Abbaad

Coursework: 18 Lessons as outlined by the author Homework Companion guides each lesson (18) Assessment Guides (5) and vocabulary builders (6)


In the name of Allah, the most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy

Assalaamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakaatuh
Amma Bad:

Since the students are already Muslim and the focus is on language acquisition through religious text, the goal is not to introduce them to Islamic concepts for the first time, but to help them understand these concepts in English and practice their new language skills. The homework companion provided for each student should be less about testing knowledge and more about comprehension, vocabulary, and summarization.

Let us start fresh with the introduction and the concept of at-Taqwa based on pages 1-12.

Language-Focused Homework Companion This workbook will help students:
* Read and understand the English text in shaa’Allaah
* Identify key vocabulary and its meaning.
* Summarize the main points of each section.
* Connect the concepts to their own existing knowledge in Arabic or their native language.


Lesson 1: The Introduction & The Meaning of At-Taqwa (Pages 1-12)
Part 1: Vocabulary Building

* Instructions: In this section, you will find important words from the reading. Try to define them in your own words first, then find the definition from the book.

   * at-Taqwa:
     * My definition: _________________________________________________________________
     * Definition from the book: ________________________________________________________
   * Iman:
     * My definition: _________________________________________________________________
     * Definition from the book: _________________________________________________________
   * Shari’ah:
     * My definition: _________________________________________________________________
     * Definition from the book: _________________________________________________________
   * Salaf as-Salih:
     * My definition: _________________________________________________________________
     * Definition from the book: _________________________________________________________

Part 2: Comprehension Check
* Instructions: Answer the following questions using complete sentences. The answers can be found in the text.
   * What is the main purpose of this book, according to the introduction?

   * According to the author, what is the best advice he can give to a Muslim?

   * How does the author, Shaykh Ibn Baz, define at-Taqwa in this section of the book?

   * Why is at-Taqwa so important for a Muslim? Name two reasons from the text.
   * The author mentions a verse from the Qur’an about taqwa. What is the verse and what does it tell us? (Hint: The verse talks about “the best provision”.)

Part 3: Reflection & Connection
* Instructions: This part is for you to think about what you have read and connect it to your own understanding.
   * In your own words, explain the meaning of at-Taqwa to a friend.

   * Think about an example from your daily life where you can show at-Taqwa. Describe the situation.

   * Write down one new English word or phrase you learned from this reading that you found interesting. Explain why you chose it.

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