Diploma in Arabic & Islamic Sciences (2-Year Programme)
The Diploma in Arabic & Islamic Studies is a two-year programme designed to build a strong foundation in Arabic and core Islamic sciences.
Students begin with Arabic grammar, vocabulary, and progress through Sarf and Nahw to access classical texts. Alongside this, they study Aqidah (Islamic belief), Qur’an translation & Tafseer, Hadith studies (e.g. Riyad al-Salihin), Fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence) (Fiqh al-Muyassar), and Seerah of the Prophets (Qasas al-Nabiyyin).
Advanced modules include Aqīdah al-Ṭaḥāwiyyah, Usul al-Tafsir, and Tafsīr al-Jalālayn, equipping students with the knowledge and tools to engage deeply with the Qur’an and Sunnah.
Year 1
Arabic Grammer
📘 Term 1: Grammar & Morphology Foundations
Nahw Class (Grammar)
Week 1 – Introduction to Nahw: Kalimah types (Ism, Fi‘l, Harf), sentence structure
Week 2 – Mubtada’ and Khabar – nominative sentences
Week 3 – Signs of Ism, Fi‘l and Harf, definiteness
Week 4 – Types of Fi‘l (past, present, command)
Week 5 – Marfū‘āt: Subject (فاعل), مبتدأ, خبر
Week 6 – Mansūbāt: Object (مفعول به), ظرف, حال
Week 7 – Majrūrāt: Genitive constructions, prepositions
Week 8 – Detached & attached pronouns
Week 9 – Mudāf & Mudāf ilayh structure
Week 10 – Demonstrative pronouns (اسم الإشارة)
Week 11 – Relative pronouns (اسم الموصول)
Week 12 – Review & Grammar Quiz
Ṣarf Class (Morphology)
Week 1 – Introduction to Ṣarf: What is a root (جذر) and pattern (وزن)
Week 2 – Basic trilateral verb: Form I (فعل – يَفْعَلُ)
Week 3 – Past tense (ماضي) conjugation drill
Week 4 – Present tense (مضارع) conjugation
Week 5 – Command verb (أمر) and Prohibition (نهي)
Week 6 – Passive voice (مبني للمجهول) – Past & Present
Week 7 – Ism Fā‘il (doer) and Ism Maf‘ūl (done to)
Week 8 – Common verbal nouns (مصادر)
Week 9 – Weak verbs (sound, hamzated, doubled)
Week 10 – Muda‘af (doubled-root) verb rules
Week 11 – Noun patterns (place/time – اسم ظرف)
Week 12 – Review & Morphology Quiz
📙 Term 2:
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Qasasun
Nabiyyin
📘 Term 1:
Story of Prophet Musa (as)
📙 Term 2:
Story of Prophet Yusuf (as)
📗 Term 3:
Story of Prophet
Madina Arabic Book
📘 Term 1: Madina Book 1 (Lessons 1–13)
Goal: Master reading, writing, gender, singular forms, and sentence structure.
Week 1
• Arabic script revision
• Definite article (ال)
• Demonstratives (هذا، هذه)
Week 2
• Gender in nouns
• Introduction to nominal sentence (جملة اسمية)
Week 3
• Prepositions (في، على، من، إلى)
• Basic possessive (مضاف إليه) structure
Week 4
• Question particles (ما، من)
• Yes/no questions (هل)
Week 5
• Singular nouns: masculine/feminine
• Basic verb introduction (present tense)
Week 6
• Broken plurals and sound plurals
• Dual forms (المثنى)
Week 7
• Descriptive phrases (النعت والمنعوت)
• Nominal sentence expansion
Week 8
• Pronouns (هو، هي، أنا، نحن…)
• Practice: Descriptive + possessive phrases
Week 9
• Conjugation of present tense (third person)
• Introduction to verbs with prepositions
Week 10
• Review & reading passages
• Group activities (translation, Q&A)
Week 11
• Writing practice: fill-in-the-gaps, sentence formation
• Review lessons 1–12
Week 12
• Assessment + oral translation
• Vocabulary game/revision session
📙 Term 2: Madina Book 1 (L14–L23)
Goal: Verb tenses, plurals, advanced sentence structures
Week 1
• Verb: Past tense conjugation (فعل ماضٍ)
• Verb with object (مفعول به)
Week 2
• Negation with ما / ليس
• Vocabulary revision
Week 3
• Conjugating فعل ماض with pronouns
• Practice translating simple past actions
Week 4
• Additions with conjunctions: و، ثم، أو
• Story practice: combining ideas
Week 5
• Time and place expressions
• Use of أين، متى، كم؟
Week 6
• Adjectives + plurals
• Understanding gender agreement
Week 7
• Verb forms with plural subjects
• Verbs with dual/plural object
Week 8
• Practice: translate short narrative paragraphs
• Madina Book 1 Wrap-up
Week 9
• Intro to Book 2
• Lesson 1: Case endings & accusative (منصوب)
Week 10
• Past tense with plural forms
• Expanded nominal sentence structures
Week 11
• Case endings (nominative, accusative, genitive)
• Practice with examples
Week 12
• Assessment on past tense, plurals, sentence formation
📗 Term 3: Madina Book 2
(L1–L12)
(L1–L12)
Goal: Master past/present verbs, case endings, complex sentences
Week 1
• Lesson 3: Attached pronouns (ضمائر متصلة)
• Verb-object-pronoun structures
Week 2
• Conjugation drills (past & present)
• Reading simple paragraphs
Week 3
• Lesson 4–5: Idafah chain with pronouns
• Negation using لم، لن
Week 4
• Lessons 6–7: Relative pronouns (الذي، التي…)
• Translation + grammar focus
Week 5
• Verb forms: transitive/intransitive
• Introduction to passive voice
Week 6
• Lesson 8–9: Derived noun patterns (اسم فاعل، مفعول)
• Examples from Qur’an and Hadith
Week 7
• Command forms (فعل أمر)
• Usage with object
Week 8
• Lessons 10–11: Connecting verbs & time
• Full paragraph practice
Week 9
• Lessons 12–13: Descriptive chains
• Adjective agreement review
Week 10
• Lessons 14–16: Grammar consolidation
• Case endings and parsing practice
Week 11
• Writing short stories with vocabulary
• Group grammar games
Week 12
• Final oral/written test + project presentation
Qur’an
📗 Term 1: Tajweed and Memorisation
Week 1: – Surah An-Nas
- Word-by-word meaning
- Names of Allah: Rabb, Malik, Ilah
- Protection from whispering (Shaytan)
- Key lesson: Seeking Allah’s help at all times
Week 2 – Surah Al-Falaq
- Word meanings: Falaq, hasad, ‘aqad
- Protection from external harms (magic, envy)
- Link with Surah An-Nas: Inner vs. outer harm
- Dua practice: Morning and night protection
Week 3 – Surah Al-Ikhlas
- Tawhid in one surah: Ahad, Samad
- Why Allah is not like His creation
- Virtue of this surah (equal to 1/3 of Qur’an)
Week 4 – Surah Al-Lahab
- Story of Abu Lahab and his wife
- Historical context: Rejection of truth
- Lessons: Consequences of arrogance & mocking Islam
Week 5 – Surah An-Nasr
- Meaning: Victory, forgiveness, glorify
- End of Prophetic mission – a farewell
- Tajweed practice: Idgham, Madd
Week 6 – Surah Al-Kafirun
- Clear lines: You have your religion, I have mine
- Rejection of compromise in matters of belief
- Lessons in respectful disagreement
Week 7 – Surah Al-Kawthar
- Meaning: Abundance, blessing, river in Jannah
- Why we thank Allah: Prayer and sacrifice
- Virtue of short surahs
Week 8 – Surah Al-Ma’un
- Meaning: Small acts of kindness
- Warning for those who pray without sincerity
- Helping others = part of true faith
Week 9 – Surah Quraish
- Background: Protection of Quraysh and their travels
- Allah’s favour leads to worship
- Connection with Surah Al-Fil
Week 10 – Surah Al-Fil
- Story of the Elephant
- Historical miracle before Prophet’s birth
- Allah protects His House, not worldly power
Week 11 – Surah Al-Humazah
- Meaning: Backbiting, mocking, wealth-hoarding
- Punishment: Hutamah – crushing fire
- Reflection on character & speech
Week 12 – Surah Al-Asr
- Time and its importance
- Four success conditions: Faith, good deeds, truth, patience
- Memorisation & Tafsir recap quiz
📘 What Will Students Learn?
- Arabic Vocabulary: Around 100 Qur’anic words
- Tafsir & Meaning: Basic explanation, story, context
- Tarbiyah Lessons: Character, tawheed, sincerity, akhlaq
- Memorisation Support: Optional revision/recitation time
- Language Skills: Word-for-word understanding + short phrases
📘 Term 3 – Protection & Belief in the Unseen
Week 1: Surah An-Nās (114)
Topic: Seeking protection – 3 Names of Allah, Evil whispers
Week 2: Surah Al-Falaq (113)
Topic: Evil of creation, night, envy, and magic
Week 3: Surah Al-Ikhlās (112)
Topic: Pure Monotheism – Allah’s oneness, no equal
Week 4: Surah Al-Lahab (111)
Topic: Pride, opposition to the Prophet ﷺ
Week 5: Surah An-Naṣr (110)
Topic: Victory of Islam, humility at success
Week 6: Surah Al-Kāfirūn (109)
Topic: Clear stance on Tawḥīd, rejecting shirk
Week 7: Surah Al-Kawthar (108)
Topic: Gratitude for blessings, worship and sacrifice
Week 8: Surah Al-Māʿūn (107)
Topic: Hypocrisy, ignoring orphans and the needy
Week 9: Surah Quraish (106)
Topic: Comfort, gratitude for security and provision
Week 10: Surah Al-Fīl (105)
Topic: Allah’s protection – story of the Elephant
Week 11: Surah Al-Humazah (104)
Topic: Backbiting, slander, wealth obsession
Week 12: Review & Reflection
Activity: Revision games, Q&A, connecting themes
📙 Term 3:
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Hadith
📗 Term 1: Provisions for the Seekers (Expanded)
Duration: 12 Weeks
Frequency: 1 class per week (60–90 mins)
Format: 2–3 Hadiths per session with commentary, practical examples, reflection & short memorisation tasks
Total Hadith Covered: Approx. 30–35
Goal: To help students understand, apply, and memorise core Hadiths that guide personal behaviour, spirituality, and relationships.
📚 Week-by-Week Curriculum
Week 1 – Sincerity & Foundations of Faith
- Hadith 1: “Actions are by intentions…” (Bukhari, Muslim)
- Hadith 2: “Islam is built on five pillars…” (Bukhari, Muslim)
- Hadith 3: “Whoever introduces a good practice…” (Muslim)
- 🌟 Theme: Ikhlāṣ (sincerity), pillars of Islam, innovation
Week 2 – Taqwa & Halal Living
- Hadith 4: “The lawful is clear, the unlawful is clear…” (Bukhari, Muslim)
- Hadith 5: “Leave that which causes you doubt…” (Tirmidhi)
- Hadith 6: “The strong believer is better than the weak…” (Muslim)
- 🌟 Theme: Caution in grey areas, seeking strength through trust in Allah
Week 3 – Character & Controlling the Self
- Hadith 7: “Do not become angry.” (Bukhari)
- Hadith 8: “The believer is not one who curses…” (Tirmidhi)
- Hadith 9: “Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, let him speak good…” (Bukhari, Muslim)
- 🌟 Theme: Anger, speech, and character
Week 4 – Modesty & Manners
- Hadith 10: “Modesty is a branch of faith.” (Muslim)
- Hadith 11: “Part of someone’s good Islam is leaving what doesn’t concern him.” (Tirmidhi)
- Hadith 12: “He is not from us who does not show mercy…” (Tirmidhi)
- 🌟 Theme: Hayāʾ, etiquette, emotional intelligence
Week 5 – Brotherhood & Social Conduct
- Hadith 13: “A Muslim is the brother of a Muslim…” (Bukhari, Muslim)
- Hadith 14: “None of you truly believes until he loves for his brother…” (Bukhari, Muslim)
- Hadith 15: “Help your brother, whether he is the oppressor or the oppressed…” (Bukhari)
- 🌟 Theme: Muslim unity, empathy, social responsibility
Week 6 – Trust, Honesty & Accountability
- Hadith 16: “Signs of the hypocrite are three…” (Bukhari, Muslim)
- Hadith 17: “The truthful leads to righteousness…” (Bukhari, Muslim)
- Hadith 18: “Each of you is a shepherd…” (Bukhari, Muslim)
- 🌟 Theme: Truthfulness, amānah, leadership
Week 7 – Love for Allah & Consistency
- Hadith 19: “Whoever loves for Allah’s sake…” (Abu Dawud)
- Hadith 20: “The most beloved actions to Allah are those that are consistent…” (Bukhari, Muslim)
- Hadith 21: “Supplicate to Allah with certainty…” (Tirmidhi)
- 🌟 Theme: Spiritual love, routine worship, duʿāʾ
Week 8 – Worship & Relationship with Allah
- Hadith 22: “Pray as you have seen me praying…” (Bukhari)
- Hadith 23: “Wudu wipes away sins…” (Muslim)
- Hadith 24: “The closest a servant is to his Lord is in sujūd…” (Muslim)
- 🌟 Theme: Salah, humility, spiritual connection
Week 9 – Generosity, Gratitude & Risk
- Hadith 25: “Charity does not decrease wealth…” (Muslim)
- Hadith 26: “Look to those below you…” (Muslim)
- Hadith 27: “Be in the world as a stranger…” (Bukhari)
- 🌟 Theme: Zuhd (detachment), charity, contentment
Week 10 – Forgiveness & Mercy
- Hadith 28: “Be merciful to those on earth…” (Tirmidhi)
- Hadith 29: “He who does not forgive will not be forgiven.” (Muslim)
- Hadith 30: “Allah will continue to help the servant…” (Muslim)
- 🌟 Theme: Rahmah, interpersonal conflict resolution
Week 11 – Death & the Afterlife
- Hadith 31: “Visit graves, for they remind of the Hereafter.” (Muslim)
- Hadith 32: “Smart is the one who prepares for the Hereafter…” (Tirmidhi)
- Hadith 33: “The son of Adam says: ‘My wealth, my wealth…’” (Muslim)
- 🌟 Theme: Akhirah consciousness, detachment from dunya
Week 12 – Final Review & Application
Assessment: Written or oral quiz (MCQs, matching, fill-in-the-blanks)
Revision of key hadiths (students pick 1 hadith to reflect on)
Group activity: “Living the Hadith” – how each can change our lives
📘 Term 2 Curriculum: Provisions for the Seekers
Week 1 – Priorities & Time
- Hadith 34: “There are two blessings which many people lose: health and free time.” (Bukhari)
- Hadith 35: “Take advantage of five before five…” (Hakim)
- 🌟 Theme: Valuing time, youth, and health
Week 2 – Knowledge & Intention
- Hadith 36: “Whoever travels a path to seek knowledge…” (Muslim)
- Hadith 37: “He who learns knowledge to argue… will not smell the fragrance of Paradise.” (Abu Dawud)
- 🌟 Theme: Sincere pursuit of knowledge, avoiding pride
Week 3 – Patience & Gratitude
- Hadith 38: “Wondrous is the affair of the believer…” (Muslim)
- Hadith 39: “Whoever is patient, Allah will grant him patience…” (Bukhari, Muslim)
- 🌟 Theme: Sabr in hardship, shukr in ease
Week 4 – Humility & Arrogance
- Hadith 40: “No one with an atom’s weight of pride will enter Paradise.” (Muslim)
- Hadith 41: “Should I not tell you of the people of Paradise? Every weak and humble one…” (Bukhari)
- 🌟 Theme: Internal humility, rejecting arrogance
Week 5 – Sins & Forgiveness
- Hadith 42: “All children of Adam are sinners…” (Tirmidhi)
- Hadith 43: “Whoever sincerely repents, it is as if he never sinned.” (Ibn Majah)
- 🌟 Theme: Tawbah, self-awareness, and hope in Allah
Week 6 – Generosity & Serving Others
- Hadith 44: “The best of people are those most beneficial to others.” (Daraqutni)
- Hadith 45: “Feed the hungry, visit the sick, and free the captive…” (Bukhari)
- 🌟 Theme: Social responsibility, khidmah
Week 7 – Envy, Hatred & Unity
- Hadith 46: “Beware of envy, for it consumes good deeds…” (Abu Dawud)
- Hadith 47: “Do not hate one another…” (Bukhari, Muslim)
- 🌟 Theme: Cleansing the heart, protecting community ties
Week 8 – Truth, Trust & Integrity
- Hadith 48: “Fulfil the trust of those who entrusted you…” (Abu Dawud)
- Hadith 49: “Speak the truth even if it is bitter.” (Ibn Hibban)
- 🌟 Theme: Amānah, honesty, personal ethics
Week 9 – Cleanliness & Physical Purity
- Hadith 49: “Purity is half of faith.” (Muslim)
- Hadith 50: “The one who does not keep his clothes clean from urine will be punished…” (Bukhari)
- 🌟 Theme: Ritual cleanliness, physical discipline
Week 10 – Mercy to Creation
- Hadith 51: “A woman was forgiven for giving water to a thirsty dog…” (Bukhari, Muslim)
- Hadith 52: “Whoever shows no mercy will not be shown mercy.” (Bukhari)
- 🌟 Theme: Rahmah to animals, humans, and beyond
Week 11 – Signs of a Good Muslim
- Hadith 53: “A believer is easy-going and gentle…” (Bayhaqi)
- Hadith 54: “The best among you are those best to their families…” (Tirmidhi)
- 🌟 Theme: Daily behaviour, family interactions
Week 12 – Final Review & Application
- Review selected hadith from Term 2
- Activity: Students choose 1 hadith that affected them most and present why
- Assessment: Oral quiz or written reflections
- Du‘āʾ: Asking Allah for istiqāmah and practice
📙 Term 3: Last 12 Surahs of the Qur’an
Week 1: – Surah An-Nas
- Word-by-word meaning
- Names of Allah: Rabb, Malik, Ilah
- Protection from whispering (Shaytan)
- Key lesson: Seeking Allah’s help at all times
Week 2 – Surah Al-Falaq
- Word meanings: Falaq, hasad, ‘aqad
- Protection from external harms (magic, envy)
- Link with Surah An-Nas: Inner vs. outer harm
- Dua practice: Morning and night protection
Week 3 – Surah Al-Ikhlas
- Tawhid in one surah: Ahad, Samad
- Why Allah is not like His creation
- Virtue of this surah (equal to 1/3 of Qur’an)
Week 4 – Surah Al-Lahab
- Story of Abu Lahab and his wife
- Historical context: Rejection of truth
- Lessons: Consequences of arrogance & mocking Islam
Week 5 – Surah An-Nasr
- Meaning: Victory, forgiveness, glorify
- End of Prophetic mission – a farewell
- Tajweed practice: Idgham, Madd
Week 6 – Surah Al-Kafirun
- Clear lines: You have your religion, I have mine
- Rejection of compromise in matters of belief
- Lessons in respectful disagreement
Week 7 – Surah Al-Kawthar
- Meaning: Abundance, blessing, river in Jannah
- Why we thank Allah: Prayer and sacrifice
- Virtue of short surahs
Week 8 – Surah Al-Ma’un
- Meaning: Small acts of kindness
- Warning for those who pray without sincerity
- Helping others = part of true faith
Week 9 – Surah Quraish
- Background: Protection of Quraysh and their travels
- Allah’s favour leads to worship
- Connection with Surah Al-Fil
Week 10 – Surah Al-Fil
- Story of the Elephant
- Historical miracle before Prophet’s birth
- Allah protects His House, not worldly power
Week 11 – Surah Al-Humazah
- Meaning: Backbiting, mocking, wealth-hoarding
- Punishment: Hutamah – crushing fire
- Reflection on character & speech
Week 12 – Surah Al-Asr
- Time and its importance
- Four success conditions: Faith, good deeds, truth, patience
- Memorisation & Tafsir recap quiz
📘 What Will Students Learn?
- Arabic Vocabulary: Around 100 Qur’anic words
- Tafsir & Meaning: Basic explanation, story, context
- Tarbiyah Lessons: Character, tawheed, sincerity, akhlaq
- Memorisation Support: Optional revision/recitation time
- Language Skills: Word-for-word understanding + short phrases
Fiqh
📗 Term 1: Purification and Prayer
Week 1: Introduction to Fiqh and Madhāhib
• What is Fiqh?
• Overview of the Hanafi school
• Sources of Hanafi law
Week 2: Water and Purity
• Types of water
• Impurities (najasah) and purification methods
Week 3: Wudhu (Ablution)
• Fard, Sunnah, and Makruh acts
• Nullifiers and conditions
Week 4: Ghusl (Ritual Bath) and Tayammum
• Obligations of ghusl
• When and how to perform tayammum
Week 5: Menstruation, Post-Natal Bleeding & Istihada
• Rules and durations
• Implications for worship
Week 6: Overview of Salah (Prayer)
• Fard and Sunnah of salah
• Pre-conditions and times
Week 7: Types of Prayers
• Fard, Sunnah, Witr, Nafl
• Qasr (shortening) and Jama‘
Week 8: Conditions and Integrals of Salah
• Shurūt and Arkan of prayer
Week 9: Invalidators and Makruh Acts
• Common mistakes
• Sujood as-Sahw
Week 10: Jama‘ah (Congregation) and Imamah
• Rules of following an imam
• Women’s prayer
Week 11: Friday, Eid, Janazah Prayers
• Khutbah rules
• Funeral rites
Week 12: Review & Assessment
• Case-based questions
• Group review activity
📘 Term 2: Fasting, Zakat & Hajj
Week 1: Fasting (Ṣawm) – Basics
• Intentions, timings, and types
• Conditions of obligation
Week 2: Invalidators and Makruhat of Fasting
• Qadha, Kaffarah
• Mistakes and exceptions
Week 3: Special Cases in Fasting
• Pregnant/nursing women
• Sick and elderly
Week 4: I‘tikāf and Ramadan Etiquette
• Rules of seclusion
• Common practices
Week 5: Zakat – Introduction and Nisab
• Meaning, conditions, and Nisab thresholds
Week 6: Zakat on Wealth
• Cash, gold, silver
• Business inventory
Week 7: Zakat on Agriculture and Livestock
• Hanafi rulings
• Distribution methods
Week 8: Zakat al-Fitr and Recipients
• Who gives and who can receive
• Zakat vs. Sadaqah
Week 9: Hajj and Umrah – Overview
• Conditions, types, Miqat
Week 10: Rituals of Hajj
• Tawaf, Sa‘i, Mina, Arafah
• Rami al-Jamarāt, sacrifice
Week 11: Mistakes and Penalties (Fidyah)
• Violations and remedies
• Women’s rulings in Hajj
Week 12: Review & Quiz
• Short-answer questions
• Reflection on practical application
📙 Term 3: Family Law & Transactions
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Year 2
Ilm al- Balāghah
📗 Term 1 – Foundations of Balāghah & ‘Ilm al-Ma‘ānī
Week 1: Introduction to Balāghah
• Definition and importance
• Difference between Nahw, Ṣarf and Balāghah
• Branches of Balāghah: Ma‘ānī, Bayān, Badī‘
Week 2: ‘Ilm al-Ma‘ānī: Understanding sentence types
• Khabar vs Inshā’
• Functions and effects in context
Week 3: Khabar classifications
• Ibtidā’ī, Ṭalabī, Inkarī
• When and why emphasis is needed
Week 4: Inshā’: non-informative expressions
• Command, Prohibition, Question, Wish, etc.
Week 5: Iḍāfah & Idhāfī meanings
• Emphasis and stylistic usage of possessive structure
Week 6: Usage of definite and indefinite nouns
• Reasons for introducing or delaying information
Week 7: Sentence structure: تقديم وتأخير
• Impact on meaning, rhythm, focus
Week 8: Ḥaqīqah and Majāz
• Literal vs figurative language: when and why used
Week 9: Ijāz (conciseness) and Iṭnāb (elaboration)
• Use in Qur’an and Hadith
Week 10: Fasāḥah (clarity) and Balāghah (eloquence)
• Conditions of fasāḥah in words and expressions
Week 11: Practical Applications from the Qur’an
• Selected verses with analysis
Week 12: Revision & Assessment
• Short analysis task + oral discussion
📙 Term 2 – ‘Ilm al-Bayān: Figurative Expressions & Imagery
Week 1: Overview of Bayān
• What is tashbīh, kināyah, isti‘ārah?
Week 2: Tashbīh (simile)
• Elements of tashbīh
• Simple vs complex analogies
Week 3: Isti‘ārah (metaphor)
• Explicit and implied metaphor
• Qur’anic examples
Week 4: Kināyah (indirect reference)
• How it differs from metaphor
• Examples in Arabic literature
Week 5: Majāz Mursal
• Types and applications
Week 6: Ta‘rīḍ (hinting) and Tawriya (double meaning)
• Layers of meaning and style
Week 7: Usage of imagery in Arabic poetry
• Visual and emotional effect
Week 8: Qur’anic case studies: powerful metaphors
• Surah Al-‘Ankabūt, Al-Nūr
Week 9: Storytelling and vivid description in Balāghah
• Use of scenes, moods and tones
Week 10: Practice text: Analyze a short poem or speech
• Breakdown of rhetorical devices
Week 11: Group activity – Compose Balāgha-rich passages
• Each student presents a 3-line excerpt
Week 12: Review + Term Assessment
• Passage analysis and creative use
📕 Term 3 – ‘Ilm al-Badī‘: Rhetorical Beautification & Artistic Devices
Week 1: Introduction to Badī‘
• What is tazyīn (beautification) in speech?
• Role of aesthetics in Arabic style
Week 2: Parallelism & contrast (muwāzanah, muṭābaqah)
• Use of opposites for effect
Week 3: Tajnīs (pun/play on words)
• Types and examples
Week 4: Radd al-‘Ajuz ‘alā al-Ṣadr (chiasmus)
• Repetition with reversal
Week 5: Tarsī‘ and Saj‘
• Rhymed prose and structured sentences
Week 6: Tawkīd (emphasis) techniques
• Rhetorical repetition, synonyms, oath
Week 7: Iltifāt (shifting voice or address)
• Used in Qur’an to capture attention
Week 8: Usool of crafting khutbah or message
• Applying devices intentionally
Week 9: Qur’anic style appreciation
• Comparative rhetoric between Prophets’ stories
Week 10: Classical poetry and khutbah samples
• Analysis of eloquence and artistry
Week 11: Final Project
• Students analyze or write a short speech using at least 5 devices
Week 12: Comprehensive review + Term Assessment
• Written quiz and oral presentation
Madina Arabic
📗 Term 1:
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📘 Term 2
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📙 Term 3:
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Qasas un Nabiyyin
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Quran
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Hadith
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Aqidah
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