Islamic Studies Curriculum at DESC
Islamic studies curriculum at DESC is based on a comprehensive 13-year Ministry of Education curriculum (Studies in Islam). The curriculum contains broad aspect of Islam based on the Quran and authentic Hadeeth (Sayings of the Prophet (PBUH). The topics in the curriculum are laid out in a systematic manner to suit the teaching needs in an International School. Topics are selected based on age, grade and learning levels of each grade. Students learn the selected topics in depth as they move on to their higher levels so that they would grow up with good understanding of Islamic teachings, manners, values and morals. All lessons are followed by Quizzes and assessments.
The students learn a part of the following topics each year:
Recitation of the Quran |
Learning to recite the Qur’an in proper way. |
Memorisation of Quran |
Memorising few Surahs (Chapters)/ Aayahs (Verses) of the Quran. |
Hadeeth |
Learning few sayings of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and memorise them. |
Aqeedah |
Creed - Learning about the Pillars of Faith in detail. (Allah, His Angels, His Books, |
Ibadah |
Worship – Learning about the Pillars of Worship in detail. |
Akhlaaq |
Islamic Manners and Etiquette. |
Seerah |
The Biography of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). |
Qisas min al Quran |
The Stories from the Quran. |
Fiqh |
Islamic Jurisprudence. Learning about the rulings on different issues related |
History of Islam |
The Muslim World after the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). |
Aims & Objectives
To provide the highest quality of Islamic education possible in an Islamic environment.
- To encourage them to be independent and motivated.
- To enable Students demonstrate a very good understanding of the Islamic faith.
- To practice Islam where appropriate what they learn from studying Islam and show their understanding of Islam.
- To challenge them to reach their greatest potential so they will be productive and responsible members of the society.
- To create a broad understanding of Islamic thought in the Muslim students, including major eras, figures and concepts throughout Islamic history
- To understand the relevance and impact of Islam on Modern World and reflect upon key messages in relation to their own lives and experiences.