In Session 6, learners will:

• Explore the sacred sites of Madīnah, from al-Masjid al-Nabawī and Baqīʿ to Masjid Qubā’ and Mount Uḥud.
• Stand in the company of our beloved Prophet ﷺ, filling the heart with love, longing, and awe while learning the etiquette of sending ṣalawāt and offering the prophetic greeting.
• Reflect on the stories of the Sahabah, including Abū Bakr (ra), ʿUmar (ra), and Muṣʿab b. ʿUmayr, uncovering the qualities and sacrifices that made them the best of generations.
• Plan the days before ḥajj wisely, creating a structured hour-by-hour schedule that balances worship, rest, and preparation without wasting precious time on distractions.
• Identify and avoid the common mistakes of ḥajj, safeguarding the acceptance and reward of this once-in-a-lifetime act of worship.

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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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In Session 2, learners will:

• Understand the secrets of iḥrām, exploring how this sacred state is a training ground for humility, equality, submission, and the remembrance of Allah.
• Internalise the talbiyah, discovering its meaning as a personal pledge of love, sincerity, and commitment, and its connection to the legacy of the Prophets.
• Explore the rites of ṭawāf, including the significance of the Ḥajar al-Aswad, Maqām Ibrāhīm, and the lessons drawn from the story of Prophet Ibrāhīm (as).
• Drink from the blessed water of Zamzam, reflecting on hope, the fulfilment of duʿas, and the example of our beloved Prophet ﷺ.
• Walk in the footsteps of Hajar (as) during the saʿy between Ṣafā and Marwah, drawing lessons of effort, submission, and trust in Allah’s mercy.
• Reflect on the proclamation of truth from Mount Ṣafā, connecting the words of our beloved Prophet ﷺ to the certainty that victory belongs to Allah Alone.
• Complete the ʿumrah with ḥalq, understanding the spiritual reward and the profound submission embedded in this final act.

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Part 1: Preparing for Ramadan

• Explores the profound connection between fasting and taqwa through Surah al-Baqarah (2:183), discovering how temporarily making halal things haram trains learners to say no to their nafs
• Unveils the unique reward of fasting where Allah personally declares that fasting is for Him alone, and learns about the two moments of joy awaiting every fasting person
• Discovers that the smell from the fasting person’s mouth is more fragrant to Allah than musk
• Creates comprehensive lists of actions to embrace and avoid during Ramadan through collaborative group activities
• Actions to do include fasting, Quran recitation, qiyam, dhikr, duʿa, charity, beneficial lectures, and silat al-rahim
• Actions to avoid include backbiting, arguing (especially with siblings), foul language, social media, wasting time, looking at haram, and overeating
• Learns how to protect the fast and what to say when someone insults or argues with them
• Memorises the beautiful duʿa after opening the fast
• Creates inspiring good deed calendars to motivate worship throughout Ramadan

Part 2: The Month of Quran and Laylat al-Qadr

• Explores Ramadan as the month of the Quran through Surah al-Baqarah (2:185), understanding that this is when the Quran was revealed as guidance for mankind
• Provides practical tips for strengthening Quran bonds including reciting fixed portions daily, reading or listening to tafsir, asking “what is Allah telling ME?”, and revising memorisation
• Discovers the three magnificent opportunities for complete forgiveness through fasting Ramadan, performing qiyam, and standing in prayer on Laylat al-Qadr, all with iman and hoping for reward
• Addresses common challenges like finding tarawih tiring and provides practical solutions for performing qiyam with excellence
• Explores what makes Laylat al-Qadr super special and memorises the special duʿa asking Allah by His Name al-Afuww
• Learns proper duʿa etiquette including praise, salawat, istighfar, and supplication for oneself and the ummah
• Identifies the three special times for duʿa in Ramadan: during the entire fast, before iftar, and in the last third of night in sujud

Perfect for Level 8 learners (ages 12+) in madrasahs, homeschools, and Islamic study circles, this presentation nurtures hearts through authentic Quranic tarbiyah rooted in the values of servitude, excellence, and responsibility.

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Discovering Shaʿban

• Introduces learners to Shaʿban as the eighth month of the Islamic calendar, the month before Ramadan
• Explains how Shaʿban is like the sunnah prayers, helping us get into the mode of salah and prepare us for the fard prayers
• Emphasises starting preparation now, both spiritually and physically, to make this Ramadan the best

Three Virtues of Shaʿban

• Discovers how our beloved Prophet ﷺ fasted in Shaʿban more than any other month, as narrated by ʿA’ishah (radiy Allahu ʿanha)
• Learns that actions are raised to Allah daily (morning and evening), weekly (Monday and Thursday), and annually in Shaʿban, and that the Prophet ﷺ liked for his annual performance review to correspond with him being in a state of fasting
• Explores how Allah looks down on the middle night of Shaʿban and forgives all of His creation, except anyone who commits shirk or harbours hatred

Practical Preparation Activities

• Completes the Shaʿban Challenge Bingo with nine activities: extra fasting, extra Quran reading, start praying at night, visit a relative, adjust sleep routine, get Eid cards and gifts ready, Quran memorisation, increase tawbah, and talk to parents about zakat
• Writes letters to welcome Ramadan, making pledges to treat this as their best Ramadan yet
• Discovers the year-long value of Ramadan: the Sahabah would supplicate to Allah for six months to allow them to reach Ramadan, then supplicate another six months to accept it from them
• Memorises the duʿa for seeing the new moon, asking Allah to let the moon pass over with blessings, iman, safety, Islam, and the ability to act on actions that He loves

Perfect for Levels 3 to 6 learners (ages 7 to 10) in madrasahs, homeschools, and Islamic study circles, this presentation nurtures hearts through authentic Quranic tarbiyah rooted in the values of servitude, responsibility, and beautiful character.

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