Islamic 9-12

Islamic 9-12

Grade: 9-12

Credit: .5

Prereq:  None

Course Description: 

 Islamic Studies is required of all Muslim students, and helps students gain a better appreciation of Islam. It is concerned with helping students to have a good understanding of the Islamic concepts and values and the ways to apply them . Students are expected to recite Qur’an correctly , read deeply about prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) biography and to study the main topics, about Fiqh, Hadeeth and Tawheed,  from ministry of education books.  The course focuses  on increasing students' knowledge and awareness of the importance of establishing healthy relationship with Muslims and Non-Muslims. 

Islamic Culture is required of all non-Muslim students, it helps students attain a better understanding of the contributions of Islam to the world while providing an introduction to the history of the Islamic world from the birth of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). It will focus on the origins and the tenets of Islam, then turn to the cultures and societies that emerged from the interactions of Islam and the Muslim community.