The content of Guidance Academy Online Madrasa course has been adopted and designed for teaching Islamic studies for kids at an age-appropriate level while keeping into consideration the specific needs and requirements of keeping kids in islamic environment.

During this course, your kid will learn about many Islamic subjects including: 

1. Aqidah (Islamic Creed)

· Belief in Allah and Tawhid (Monotheism)

· Belief in His Angels

· Belief in His Books

· Belief in His Messengers

· Belief in the Last Day

· Belief in Divine Preordainment and Divine Decrees (Qadhaa’ and Qadar)

Aqidah defines a Muslim, and teaching your kids, at least, the basics of Iman and Islamic studies for kids can deeply instill the love of Islam in their little hearts and make them strongly adhere to the religion. Also, prophet Muhammad PBUH said: “If Allah wants to do good to a person, He makes him comprehend the religion. (Sahih Al-Bukhari)

2. Seerah and Islamic History

· Seerah (Biography) of Prophet Muhammad (saw) and his teachings

· Stories of the previous Prophets and Messengers as depicted in Quran

Numerous great manners can be learned from prophet Muhammad PBUH and other prophets. They were sent as guidance to the entire human race to make us fulfill the purpose of life and achieve success in it, and the Hereafter.

3. Islamic History

· Selection of stories from the lives of the Companions (RAA) and the prominent Muslim figures

· Quran and Islamic Stories of animals, birds, and sects

· General history of Islam

Shedding light on our history when teaching Islamic studies for kids is crucial. It goes without saying that learning from past incidents and being aware of how thriving the Islamic eras were, are some of the main factors that form a strong and proud Muslim generation.

4. Quran

· The Merits of the Quran

· Understanding of some surahs of the Qur’an

· Adab (Etiquettes) of Reciting the Qur’an

The book of Allah SWT is perceived as a complete code of life. It has been sent as a mercy to the entire human race, not just Muslims. In addition to that, Prophet Muhammad PBUH said, “The best among you (Muslims) are those who learn the Quran and teach it.” (Sahih Al-Bukhari)

Thankfully, your children can now learn Quran for kids with just a few clicks from the comfort of your own home! Check our online Quran classes and pick what suits you and your family best.

5. Fiqh

· The Five Pillars of Islam

· Taharah and its benefits (Purification)

· Practical demonstration of Salah and Wudu’

· Sawm (Fasting)

· Zakat (Purifying Charity)

· Hajj

· Funeral Prayer

· Halal and Haram food in Islam

Children get influenced by what their parents do before them. The earlier you teach them good habits and other Islamic studies for kids, the more likely these habits will be hard to break even when they get older.

6. Hadith

· Studying a number of the most important hadiths of the Prophet (saw)

· Learning to apply what we learn in our daily life and take the prophet as our role model

Prophet Muhammad PBUH was the best of mankind, He was a literal walking Quran as mentioned once by Aishah Raa in a Hadith. Our main aim here is to instill the love of him in our kids’ hearts and teach them more about his Seerah and what he advised us to do.

7. Islamic Manners and Ethics

· Sunnan and Adab (Etiquette) of eating, drinking, sleeping, using the right hand, talking, etc.

· General Islamic Morals and Ethics (Piety, Truthfulness, Peace, Brotherhood, Thankfulness, etc.)

· Islamic views on Bad habits (Lying, Gossiping, and Backbiting, Cheating, etc.)

· Islamic views on Seeking Knowledge

· Islamic views on respecting Parents and following their orders

· Islamic views on respecting elderly people  

It is said that the effect of learning at an early age is like engraving on a stone. Also, Acquiring knowledge and teaching Islamic manners for kids entails numerous rewards from Allah SWT and is of great importance in Islam.

8. Duas and Azkar

· Learning the daily Duas and Azkar (Dua before sleeping and after waking up, Dua before and after eating, Dua after leaving the house and when traveling, etc.)

· Understanding the meanings of each of these Duas and Azkar

Dua is definitely the most powerful weapon of believers! Allah SWT says: “… and the men who remember Allah often and the women who do so – for them Allah has prepared forgiveness and a great reward” (Al-Ahzab 35)