Fatima Zahra Islamic School

Term 4 Week 1 explores the fundamental need for religion, highlighting how it fulfills human physical, social, and spiritual needs through the guidance of the Qurʾān and Ḥadīth . It traces the origin of religion back to Prophet Ādam (a.s.) centered on three core principles—belief in One God (Tawḥīd), Prophethood, and the Hereafter—and explains how our intellect (ʿaql) and innate nature (fiṭrah) guide us toward our true purpose.

While worldly distractions—such as fame and material wealth—can obscure our innate God-seeking nature (fiṭrah), religion provides the necessary guidelines to help us fulfill our spiritual needs and achieve closeness to Allah . To help us navigate life's tests, Allah equips us with internal guides (ʿaql and fiṭrah) alongside external guidance through the Qurʾān, Prophets, and Imāms

While our internal guides—intellect (ʿaql) and innate nature (fiṭrah)—direct us toward goodness, they remain limited without clear external instructions from our Creator . Islam provides this complete, unchanged, and timeless framework through the Qurʾān, Prophet Muḥammad (s.a.w.), and the Imāms (a.s.), offering humanity the exact guidance needed to fulfill its spiritual purpose and attain closeness to Allah

While material wealth and celebrity fame offer only temporary satisfaction, true happiness (saʿādah) is found in aligning our daily actions with our divine purpose and living in obedience to Allah . By reflecting on the lives of true role models like Shahīd Beheshtī, we learn to navigate life's inevitable tests by fulfilling our divine responsibilities (taklīf) and placing our complete trust (tawakkul) in Allah.

Ṣalāt was made obligatory five times a day as a vital reminder to prevent humanity from forgetting the religion of Prophet Muḥammad (s.a.w.) and being misled like past generations .

Ṣalāt was made obligatory five times a day as a vital reminder to prevent humanity from forgetting the religion of Prophet Muḥammad (s.a.w.) and being misled like past generations . Though daily prayer requires physical effort and interrupts our worldly tasks, it serves as an essential daily anchor that continually reconnects us to divine guidance

Lesson content and resources will be added here closer to the date. Stay tuned.

Lesson content and resources will be added here closer to the date. Stay tuned.

End of Term 4 and school year. Enjoy the holidays and may Allah accept your efforts throughout the year.

In this lesson we will discuss and pass condolences to Ahlul Bayt following the tragedy of Karbala. The family of the Prophet was forced into captivity on camels without saddles, enduring extreme hunger, thirst, and freezing desert nights while being held outside the city of Kufa. On the 13th of Muharram, the tribe of Bani Asad buried the martyrs after Imam Sajjad miraculously appeared to help them identify and gather the remains of the fallen.

The lesson chronicles the Ahlulbayt's arduous journey as captives from Karbala to Damascus, highlighting how their defiant sermons and the resistance they faced in various towns turned an intended Umayyad victory parade into a permanent moral defeat for the regime. It also examines the significance of Jabir ibn Abdullah al-Ansari, the first pilgrim to initiate the Ziyarat of Arba'een, and his historic meeting with the returning survivors at the grave of Imam Husayn.

In this lesson, on the occasion of Shahadat of Prophet Muhammad (S) and Imam Hassan (AS), we will discuss the numerous miracles of Prophet Muhammad beyond the Holy Quran, addressing the misconception that he was not granted any other divine signs. The second half of the lesson will be related to the sermon of Imam Sajjad in Yazid’s Palace.

In this lesson, we will discuss how Imam Sajjad used courageous strategies to spread the true religion of Islam in Shaam.

In this lesson, we will explore the life and legacy of Imām ʿAlī as-Sajjād (a.s.) following the tragedy of Karbalāʾ. We will examine the difficult circumstances faced by the Imām after returning to Medina and learn how he remained patient and steadfast under oppressive rulers. We will also discover how Imām as-Sajjād (a.s.) used duʿāʾ, knowledge, good character, forgiveness, and service to others to guide the Muslim community and reform people's hearts. Students will also learn about the importance of Aṣ-Ṣaḥīfah as-Sajjādiyyah and Risālat al-Ḥuqūq.

This week students participated in the Mawlid Nabi program at ISCQ. No formal Diniyat class was held; the focus was on celebrating the birth of the Prophet (S).

Exhausted from soccer practice, Ibrahim falls asleep and wakes up trapped in a vibrant, strange garden surrounded by invisible glass walls. He soon discovers a message written on a tulip's petals: “Who created you? What purpose were you made for?” When a deep thirst drives him toward a nearby stream, he hits another invisible barrier, realizing he must answer these questions to escape and survive. This dream is a powerful spiritual analogy: the glass walls represent our hidden negative traits that block our progress, and escaping represents overcoming these obstacles to fulfill our true purpose of reaching qurb-ilāhi (closeness to Allah).

Just as Ibrahim realized (last week's lesson) that breaking through internal barriers is required to unveil his purpose of life, now we discuss how daily prayer (Salat) acts as the primary vehicle to attain that ultimate closeness. While the previous lesson focused on recognizing our purpose, this lesson moves us into action—exploring how taking a pause for Salat serves as a personal appointment with God, stepping away from daily distractions to cleanse the soul, relieve stress, and elevate the believer into the Divine presence.

In the last two weeks, we talked about Ibrahim and his journey of discovering the truth, including his dream and the importance of looking beyond what we see on the surface and reflecting within ourselves. We asked, “What is the purpose of my life?” and discussed how distractions, desires and attachments can become barriers that prevent us from recognising and following our purpose. This week, we move from understanding our purpose to living according to it. When we look at the world around us, we see order, design and purpose, reminding us that our own lives also have a purpose. One of the most important ways Allah helps us stay connected to that purpose is through Salat—five daily opportunities to pause, step away from distractions, remember Allah and reconnect with the reason we are here. Last week we asked, “Why am I here?” This week we ask, “How do I live according to my purpose?”

School holidays. No formal classes. Enjoy the break and prepare for Term 4.

We will continue to explore the essential principles of ritual purity (ṭahārah) and ritual impurity (najāsah) in Islam.

In this lesson, we learn wuḍūʾ means cleanliness and brings spiritual purity. We identify when it is wājib (e.g., ṣalāh) or mustaḥab (e.g., before sleep). We also cover the ten conditions for valid wuḍūʾ and actions that invalidate it, such as passing gas or sleeping.

In this lesson, we study Ghusl (ritual full-body wash) and Tayammum (earth-based purification). Ghusl involves washing the head and neck first, then the body. Tayammum replaces it when water is unavailable or harmful, using soil or dry earth. Both rituals require a sincere intention and the removal of all barriers.

This week, we will conduct assessments on all lessons covered so far.

In this lesson, we will explore the theological and historical significance of Hadith al-Ghadir. We will examine how the appointment of Imam Ali follows the precedent of earlier prophets, study the events at Ghadir Khumm and the revelation of Ayah 67, and analyze how the term “Mawla” indicates leadership. Finally, we will review key evidences of succession, including symbolic actions and historical accounts.

This week, we will be celebrating Eid-e-Ghadeer at school. As part of the celebrations, no formal Diniyat class will be held. Students will instead participate in activities and programs related to this blessed occasion.

In this lesson we will learn the five preliminary conditions for ṣalāh: purity (ṭahārah), direction (qiblah), timing, place, and clothing. We will also cover how to find the qiblah, use prayer calendars, and identify permissible surfaces for prostration and clothing requirements.

In this lesson, we will learn about Imām Ḥusayn’s life, starting with his birth and the Prophet’s immense love for him. We will explore his support for Imām Ḥasan’s leadership and his lifelong resistance to oppression. Finally, we will analyze his stance against Yazīd for the sake of reformation and the spiritual importance of his visitation (ziyārah).

Learn about Al-Intidhar, the role of a true Muntadhir, and how to prepare for Imam al-Mahdi (AS). Homework: Do not forget to complete pages 378, 382, and 383 from Book 7.

Learn about Taqlīd and Taklīf and how to prepare spiritually for Ramadhan. Homework: Do not forget to complete pages 177, 182, and 183 from Book 7. If you are not able to search "Traveller Prayers" related question using QR code (Page 177), please CLICK ME

Explore how Ramadan serves as a spiritual training for the soul, nurturing patience, reflection, and closeness to Allah. Homework: Do not forget to complete pages 286 from Book 7.

This lesson will discuss Imam Hasan (a.s.) as the "Manifestation of Divine Beauty" and the "speaking Quran". Beyond his physical resemblance to the Prophet (SAW), he manifested the "beauty of character" by repelling evil with good, transforming enemies into friends, and exercising the supreme courage of wisdom to sign a peace treaty that preserved the Muslim nation. Homework: Do not forget to complete pages 333, 334, 335 from Book 7.

This lesson explores the life, spiritual importance, and ultimate sacrifice of Imām ʿAlī ibn Abī Ṭālib, emphasizing his distinctive role as the first Imām and the successor to Prophet Muḥammad.

There will be no class this week in observance of Laylatul Qadr. May Allah accept your prayers and عبادات.

There will be no class this week in observance of Eid-ul-Fitr. May Allah accept your prayers and عبادات.

In this lesson, we will explore the essential principles of ritual purity (ṭahārah) and ritual impurity (najāsah) in Islam.