• Attaining the maʿrifah of Allah: The lesson opens by sorting the Names of Allah into two categories those inspiring awe and those inspiring love before establishing that deeper knowledge of Allah is the foundation of khushūʿ. Learners consider what maʿrifah is and how it is built.
• The magnitude of ṣalāh and the impact of sins: The Hadith in Bukhārī on ʿUthmān رضي الله عنه states that whoever performs wuḍūʾ as the Prophet ﷺ did and prays two rakʿah without letting his thoughts wander, Allah will forgive all his previous sins. Qur’an 83:14 follows on sins leaving a covering over the heart, and the story of al-Rabīʿ b. Khuthaym illustrates the connection between ṣalāh and nūr.
• Safeguarding the eyes, tongue, stomach, and heart: The lesson asks how sins through each of these channels affect khushūʿ, and invites learners to think practically about how to protect them.
• Punctuality with sunnah prayers: Sunnah prayers are compared to stretching before exercise preparation before the farḍ, and compensation for their deficiencies. The rawātib are listed with their rewards, and the Hadith on ṣalāh being the first deed a servant is held accountable for on the Day of Judgement is introduced to anchor the discussion.
• Eliminating distractions: Ibn Kathīr is quoted on khushūʿ belonging only to the one who empties his heart entirely for ṣalāh and prioritises it over everything else. Learners identify their own distractions and how to address them, and the istiʿādhah from Aḥmad seeking protection from Shayṭān’s incitement to madness, pride, and reprehensible poetry is added to the adhkār bank.

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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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Ibrahim عليه السلام receives a command from Allah in a dream. He tells Ismaʿil عليه السلام, and a child replies with something remarkable: “O my dear father! Do as Allah commands.” On the way to Mina, Shaytan tries to stop them three times. Ibrahim عليه السلام ignores him and throws stones. Then, just as the knife is lowered, Angel Jibril arrives with a sheep. They had passed the test. Allah, The Almighty, was pleased. The lesson ends with something learners can connect to right now: we sacrifice animals on Eid al-Adha because of this moment, this love, this obedience.

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The lesson addresses a common challenge: praying salah like a robot, simply going through the motions without real feeling. Young Muslims learn that Allah wants us to fill our hearts with complete humility, respect, love, and awe for Him, transforming worship from empty actions into meaningful devotion. By understanding the purpose and secrets behind acts of worship, especially the 5 pillars of Islam, children can worship Allah in the best manner.

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Through simple, clear language, learners discover that fasting is a great act of worship and that Allah loves those who fast. The lesson nurtures gratitude by teaching young learners that fasting makes us thankful for the food and water we have every day, whilst helping us remember people around the world who don’t have enough food and water.

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• A joyful introduction to Islamic worship designed especially for young hearts and minds.
• A combined textbook and workbook offering a gentle, age-appropriate foundation in Fiqh and ʿUbudiyyah
• 25 engaging lessons that explore the Five Pillars of Islam, with special focus on Salah, Wudu, and the meaning of worship
• Over 100 pages filled with colorful illustrations, hands-on activities, and joyful learning moments, including LLWA (Learning for a Life With Allah) pages
• Supports early development in speech, language, and communication; personal, social, and emotional growth; fine motor skills; and spiritual awareness
• Recommended for ages 5+,
• Ideal for homeschools, maktabs, madrasahs and Islamic schools

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Fiqh and ‘Ubudiyyah Level 5 is a thoughtfully designed Islamic studies textbook for learners aged 9 and above. It introduces students to the principles of worship (‘ubudiyyah) and key rulings from the Maliki school of thought, while encouraging spiritual reflection and personal growth. The content is age-appropriate, visually engaging, and suitable for both classroom and home-based learning.

Key features include:

• A combined textbook and workbook that offers a comprehensive introduction to worship according to the Maliki madhab for learners aged 9+.
• 25 practical and engaging lessons covering purification, salah, fasting, zakah, and hajj, with emphasis on both outward actions and inner spiritual dimensions.
• Over 110 pages featuring vibrant illustrations, engaging content and interactive activities.
• Includes stories, nashids, and LLWA (Learning for a Life With Allah) pages that foster personal reflection and spiritual growth.
• Supports development in speech, language, and communication; personal, social, and emotional skills; and spiritual intelligence.
• Recommended for ages 9+

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N.B. Some of the content in this book is specific to the madh-hab of Imam Malik (rahimahullah). These are marked by the letters MF in the contents page. The remaining lessons are not madh-hab specific, and may be used by all.

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