This session covers:

• Ten Qur’anic and Hadith-based reasons for reading the morning and evening adhkār, including forgiveness of sins, protection from Hell-fire, and the intercession of our beloved Prophet ﷺ
• The full scope of protection these adhkār offer, covering eighteen categories of harm from debt and laziness to magic, evil jinn, and unexpected difficulties
• The correct times for the adhkār (Fajr to sunrise for morning; ʿAṣr to sunset for evening) and answers to common questions about what to do when they are missed
• The condition that makes these adhkār count: reciting with yaqīn, reflection, and the presence of the heart, as Ibn al-Qayyim states

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The sailors decide someone must jump into the sea to save the rest. They pick names. Yunus عليه السلام comes up again, and again, and again. They refuse to throw him, they know he is a blessed man. But Yunus عليه السلام sees this as a sign from Allah, and he jumps. A whale swallows him. The dark night. The dark sea. The darkness of the whale’s belly. No way out.

In that total darkness, Yunus عليه السلام turns to Allah and prays: “There is no god but You; how Perfect are You! I was indeed wrong!” Allah, The Most Kind, accepts his duʿa. He orders the whale to spit him out onto the shore. When Yunus عليه السلام recovers, Allah sends him back to guide his people. They believe. Allah gives them peaceful, happy lives.

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In Session 7, learners will:

• Reflect on the āyāt of Sūrah al-Baqarah, exploring themes of taqwā, sincere intention, self-control, dhikr, and the balance between duʿa for this world and the Hereafter.
• Engage deeply with Sūrah al-Ḥajj, uncovering Quranic insights on tawhid, sacrifice, gratitude, honouring the symbols of Allah, and the qualities of the humble believer.
• Connect the outer rites of ḥajj to the inner state of the heart, understanding how every physical act of worship is designed to nurture taqwā, dhikr, and closeness to Allah.
• Identify one lasting takeaway, carrying the Quranic message of dhikr and taqwā forward as the foundation of a transformed life beyond ḥajj.

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In Session 5, learners will:

• Explore the actions of the Days of Tashrīq, learning how to pelt the jamarāt, stay in Minā, and fill every moment with the remembrance of Allah.
• Uncover the secrets of Minā, from appreciating divine hospitality and strengthening brotherhood, to embracing a minimalist life free from the traps of consumerism.
• Renew their pledge to Allah and His Messenger ﷺ, reflecting deeply on what they are willing to sacrifice for the sake of Allah’s dīn.
• Reflect on the story of Barsīṣā, understanding the subtle tricks of Shayṭān and how to guard the heart long after ḥajj is complete.
• Discover the secrets of ṭawāf al-wadāʿ, departing the House of Allah with a heart full of gratitude, hope, and longing for return.
• Reflect on the farewell of our beloved Prophet ﷺ, drawing profound lessons from his final moments in Makkah and the legacy he left for the ummah.
• Commit to lasting transformation, identifying one mindset shift, one duʿa, and one action to carry forward from ḥajj into everyday life.

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In Session 3, learners will:

• Explore the secrets of the Day of Tarwiyah, connecting the journey to Minā with remembrance of the Day of Judgement, generosity towards the ummah, and preparation for the greatest day ahead.
• Stand spiritually at ʿArafah, understanding why this day is the heart of ḥajj and how Allah boasts to His angels about the pilgrims who gather in love, humility, and sincerity.
• Reflect on the Farewell Sermon of our beloved Prophet ﷺ, drawing timeless lessons on human dignity, equality, and steadfastness upon the Qur’an and Sunnah.
• Learn how to make duʿa on the Day of ʿArafah, including the ingredients of a heart-felt supplication and how to sustain hours of duʿa with presence, hope, and certainty.
• Uncover the secrets of ʿArafah, from its reminder of the Hereafter and the seven categories of people granted shade, to the extraordinary promise of freedom from the Hell-fire.
• Spend the night in Muzdalifah, following the Sunnah of our beloved Prophet ﷺ and discovering how dhikr, gratitude, and rest beneath the stars prepare the soul for what lies ahead.
• Reflect on the duty to the ummah, including the liberation of al-Masjid al-Aqsa and the responsibility every pilgrim carries as a representative of a united global community.

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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 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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Session 4: A Journey Through Surah Qaf – The Final Clue: The Heart First

• Begins by learning from the past, reflecting on nations who were tall, physically powerful, and built lofty strong buildings yet were destroyed despite their wealth and power, understanding that no amount of worldly strength can protect against Allah’s decree
• Discovers the three conditions of benefitting from the Quran’s reminder: having a heart that is alive and healthy, directing one’s sense of hearing completely to the One who is speaking (alqa al-sam’), and having one’s heart and mind present (shahid) during the experience
• Understands that reciting the Quran properly means engaging the tongue, mind, and heart together, where the tongue recites with precision, the mind reflects on the meaning, and the heart responds with sincerity and eagerness to act
• Reflects on Allah’s absolute power in creating the heavens, earth, and everything between in six days without tiring, rejecting the false belief that God needed rest, and understanding that recreation is even easier than initial creation
• Explores sabr as the remedy for trials, understanding that sabr is active steadfastness and self-control, not passive waiting, combined with the powerful weapon of dhikr and remembering Allah through salah at specified times
• Learns the three types of sabr: sabr in obeying Allah (such as waking for Fajr when exhausted), sabr in staying away from sins (such as resisting peer pressure to gossip), and sabr in regards to trials Allah has decreed (such as failing an exam despite studying hard)
• Applies sabr to real-life scenarios including responding when parents ask for help during holidays, dealing with racist remarks, handling sibling conflicts over belongings, and managing online negativity from friends
• Reflects on the mighty blast that will be called from a nearby place so everyone hears it equally and simultaneously, understanding that people will come out from their graves on the Day when they hear it in reality
• Discovers that the final return is to Allah, with repeated emphasis on ‘We’ showing that giving life and death is easy for Him, and the gathering will be easy when the earth splits apart on that Day
• Understands the Quran as the best reminder, learning that our beloved Prophet ﷺ was sent only to convey the message not to force belief, that guidance comes from Allah alone whilst our role is to share the truth, and noticing the powerful connection between the beginning and ending of this surah
• Engages in the Quran promotion activity, designing creative adverts in groups explaining why everyone (Muslims and non-Muslims) needs the Quran, being assessed on both design and content whilst remembering that less is more

Perfect for teenage learners in madrasahs, homeschools, and Islamic study circles, this presentation nurtures hearts through authentic Quranic tarbiyah rooted in the values of certainty, excellence, and responsibility.

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Part 1: The Month of Blessings and Self-Discipline

• Introduces learners to the three levels of fasting as taught by Imam al-Ghazali, helping them understand that true fasting extends beyond abstaining from food and drink
• Explores the purpose of fasting and its connection to attaining taqwa, discovering how Ramadan trains the nafs and develops self-discipline
• Guides learners to differentiate between the fasting of lay people, the elite, and the super-elite
• Opens the door to tasting the sweetness of worship through practical strategies for salah (especially qiyam), Quran recitation, dhikr, duʿa, charity, and helping Allah’s creation
• Provides group activities to explore how to truly connect with Allah and enjoy worship beyond mere ritual

Part 2: Digging Deeper

• Deepens understanding by exploring the connection between fasting and ihsan, strengthening muraqabah (consciousness of Allah)
• Examines how Ramadan develops the three types of sabr and cultivates shukr (gratitude) through practical reflection
• Guides learners to create personalised Ramadan checklists covering morning adhkar, duʿa throughout the fast, Quran recitation, charity, and family engagement
• Explores the magnificent Laylat al-Qadr, understanding why it is the greatest night and learning the special duʿa asking Allah by His Name al-Afuww
• Emphasises istighfar and tawbah, encouraging learners to sincerely turn back to Allah and begin a new life post-Ramadan

Perfect for Level 10 learners (ages 14+) in madrasahs, homeschools, and Islamic study circles, this resource nurtures hearts and minds through authentic Quranic tarbiyah rooted in the values of servitude, excellence, and a pure heart, preparing young Muslims to embrace Ramadan with intention, understanding, and love for Allah.

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