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The Journey of a Lifetime
Take young learners on a spiritual adventure with “The Journey of a Lifetime”. Through the eyes of Musa and Maryam, learners discover the deep meanings and secrets behind one of Islam’s greatest acts of worship: hajj.
This engaging lesson opens with a heartwarming story: two curious children discover their grandfather’s old Hajj Journal tucked away in the attic. As they read his personal entries aloud, learners are transported on the journey alongside him, from boarding the aeroplane to flying past the miqat, entering the state of ihram, and lifting their voices in talbiyah. The narrative approach draws learners in naturally, making abstract concepts feel vivid and real.
The lesson explores the profound spiritual dimensions of hajj, helping learners understand that this sacred journey is not simply a physical act but a declaration of servitude (ʿubūdiyyah) and tawhid. They come to understand how the white garments of ihram remind us of humility, equality before Allah, and even the certainty of death. The words of the talbiyah are unpacked as a heartfelt promise: to obey and love Allah above all else.
- State a virtue of hajj
- Define ‘miqat’
- Explain the secrets of ihram and talbiyah
- Unscramble letters to summarise the Hadith about the virtue of hajj
- Find the names of each miqat point using hints on an illustrated map of Saudi Arabia
- Fill in the blanks to discover the secrets of ihram and talbiyah
- Ages 9+ students beginning their Islamic education journey
- Madrasahs and maktabs building strong Islamic foundations
- Homeschooling families seeking structured Islamic curriculum
- Islamic schools looking for easy-to-follow lessons
- Parents wanting to wanting to nurture faith and character at home
- Teachers searching for ready-to-use engaging resources
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