The lesson opens by establishing Dhul Hijjah as one of the four sacred months in Islam, a month of mercy and forgiveness that mirrors the blessing of Ramadan. Through the words of our beloved Prophet ﷺ, learners discover that good deeds performed during these ten days are more beloved to Allah than good deeds performed at any other time of the year, and that the very best deed during these days is dhikr: filling the tongue and heart with tahlil, takbir, and tahmid.

Day by day, learners are guided through a beautiful and practical breakdown of what to do throughout the ten days: fasting as many days as possible from the 1st to the 8th, the mighty fast of the Day of ʿArafah on the 9th which wipes away two years of sins, the joyful sunnahs and qurbani of Eid al-Adha on the 10th, and the continued dhikr and takbirat of tashriq through the Days of Tashriq until after ʿasr on the 13th. The full text and translation of the takbirat at-tashriq is presented clearly for learners to memorise and carry with them.

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The lesson continues through the eyes of a pilgrim during the Days of Tashriq, the 11th to 13th of Dhul Hijjah, as he spends his remaining hours in Mina in dhikr, duʿa, and recitation of the Qur’an, stoning all three jamarat just as our beloved Prophet ﷺ did. With each pebble thrown, the connection to the Prophet Ibrahim عليه السلام and his steadfast family becomes more vivid and more personal. Learners witness the beautiful unity of the Ummah through the pilgrim’s encounter with Muslims from across the world, all united by one faith and one Prophet ﷺ.

The lesson then arrives at one of the most moving moments in all of hajj: the farewell tawaf. Standing before the Kaʿbah for the last time, the pilgrim reflects on how hajj has utterly transformed him. He came as one person, he is leaving as another. A Muslim reborn. Learners are invited to sit with this profound spiritual reality and consider what it truly means to return from hajj with a heart renewed in love, obedience, and ʿubūdiyyah. A Hadith of our beloved Prophet ﷺ anchors the lesson beautifully, reminding learners that tawaf, saʿy, and the stoning of the jamarat were prescribed for one purpose alone: to establish the remembrance of Allah.

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The lesson unfolds through the eyes of a pilgrim recording his experience in Mina and Makkah on this momentous day. Learners walk alongside him as he throws pebbles at the jamarat, declaring with each throw that Allah is greater than his sins, his bad habits, and his desires, just as the Prophet Ibrahim عليه السلام stood firm against Shaytan in that very same place. They feel the weight and wonder of udhiyah: the sacrifice of an animal for the sake of Allah, rooted in Ibrahim عليه السلام’s extraordinary submission and carrying a timeless reminder that true worship means putting Allah first, no matter how hard the command.

Learners discover that what reaches Allah from udhiyah is not the meat or the blood, it is the taqwa in the heart. The lesson then guides them through the shaving of the head, the exit from ihram, and the breathtaking tawaf al-ifadah around the Kaʿbah: the most important tawaf of hajj, where pilgrims from every corner of the earth circle together, hearts overflowing with love and awe for Allah.

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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.

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The lesson opens by establishing hajj as the fifth pillar of Islam, a once-in-a-lifetime obligation for every Muslim who is healthy, financially able, and for whom the journey is safe. Drawing on the Qur’anic command from Surah Aal ʿImran, learners are anchored in the divine obligation before being transported into one of the most moving stories in all of Islamic history.

Young learners follow the trials of the Prophet Ibrahim عليه السلام through a desert valley with no water, no trees, and no people, where he left his beloved wife Hajar علیہا السلام and baby Ismaʿil عليه السلام in complete trust and submission to Allah. They witness Hajar علیہا السلام’s breathtaking determination as she ran between the hills of Safa and Marwah, and the miraculous appearance of Zamzam water. They then encounter the greatest test of all: the command to sacrifice his son Ismaʿil عليه السلام and how both father and son submitted with unwavering courage, driving Shaytan away with stones before Allah sent a ram from Paradise in place of Ismaʿil عليه السلام. Finally, learners discover how Ibrahim عليه السلام and Ismaʿil عليه السلام built the Kaʿbah together and how Ibrahim عليه السلام’s call to hajj continues to draw millions of hearts to Makkah to this very day.

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The lesson opens with a powerful story from Islamic history: the brave decision of Abu Bakr after the passing of our beloved Prophet ﷺ. When some Arab tribes refused to pay zakah, arguing it was no longer obligatory, Abu Bakr stood firm with remarkable conviction declaring that he would fight anyone who made a distinction between salah and zakah, for zakah is the right of wealth. Through this young learners come to understand just how seriously the Sahabah took this pillar of Islam.

The lesson then explores the deeper secrets of zakah: how it cleanses both wealth and heart, purifying the soul from greed and arrogance, and reminding the believer that all wealth is a trust from Allah. Think of a fruit that looks fresh and perfect on the outside. But inside, a tiny worm is slowly eating it. You cannot see the damage at first, but the fruit is getting spoiled. Learners are also introduced to the concept of nisab and guided through the straightforward calculation of zakah at 2.5%, using relatable, real-life scenarios.

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The lesson opens with a deeply moving story from the final days of our beloved Prophet ﷺ. Too ill to lead the salah himself, he appointed Abu Bakr to lead the Companions in his place. On the last day, the curtain of his room was gently lifted and the Companions saw his shining face smiling at them as they stood in their rows for salah. It was the last time they ever saw him alive. This tender moment reminds learners that salah is never to be abandoned, even in the most difficult of circumstances.

Young learners are then introduced to the concept of a concession in Islam and discover how Allah and our beloved Prophet ﷺ always chose the easier of two options when both were permissible. The lesson explains how to perform wudu when injured, including wiping over a bandage or cast, or performing tayammum when water could cause harm and walks through three clear methods of praying when standing is not possible, sitting cross-legged, sitting on a chair, and lying down.

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The lesson opens with a reassuring reminder from the Qur’an: “Allah wants to make things easy for you; humans were created weak” (Surah an-Nisa: verse 28). Even the blessed Companions of our beloved Prophet ﷺ made mistakes in their salah, what made them great was that they always turned back to Allah and sought to put things right. Building on this spirit of humility and accountability, learners discover that our beloved Prophet ﷺ taught us a merciful solution, if we miss an action, add an extra action, or feel uncertain during salah, we can perform two extra sajdahs, known as sajdah as-sahw.

The lesson explains the two situations in which sajdah as-sahw is performed, before the final salam, when a sunnah action has been missed, and after the final salam, when an extra action has been added. Learners also explore what to do when doubt arises during salah, as well as the important distinction between fard, sunnah, and mustahabb actions, and how each type of mistake is addressed.

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The lesson opens with a captivating story from the time of our beloved Prophet ﷺ, when he recited Surah an-Najm near the Kaʿbah and every person present, Muslim and disbeliever all fell into sajdah together. Through this remarkable moment in history, learners discover the extraordinary power of the Words of Allah and are introduced to the concept of sajdah at-tilawah: the special prostration performed upon reciting or hearing one of the eleven ayat of sujud found throughout the Qur’an.

Learners also explore a Hadith of our beloved Prophet ﷺ, which reveals that every time a person performs sajdah at-tilawah, Shaytan goes away crying, a deeply motivating reminder of just how powerful this simple act of worship truly is. The lesson then walks learners through the practical conditions and steps for performing sajdah at-tilawah correctly, including the beautiful dhikr to be recited in the prostration itself.

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The lesson opens with as-salah al-Ibrahimiyyah a deeply moving duʿa in which the believer asks Allah to shower blessings upon our beloved Prophet ﷺ and his family, just as He blessed the Prophet Ibrahim and his family. Learners are invited to pause and reflect on how much the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ sacrificed and worried for this Ummah, and to send their greetings to him with love and gratitude in their hearts. They also discover the remarkable fact that when salawat is sent, an angel personally delivers that greeting to the Prophet ﷺ and that by praying for the Prophet ﷺ, one is also making duʿa for oneself.

Learners then explore the duʿa before salam, in which they seek Allah’s protection from the punishment of the Fire, the punishment of the grave, the trials of life and death, and the trial of al-Masih ad-Dajjal. The lesson concludes with guidance on the salam and the importance of the adhkar after salah, pausing, reflecting, and seeking Allah’s forgiveness before returning to daily life.

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