Islamic Studies Foundations for Sisters — Female Teacher
Islamic Studies Foundations for sisters, taught with a female teacher in 45-minute lessons, 1–3 lessons a week. Belief, worship, character and the life of the Prophet, at an appropriate level.
Lesson length and why
Lessons run to the same length as any adult class. What differs is the arrangement, not the content or the standard.
Where most students start
As varied as any adult group. Many have not studied since childhood and want a setting where asking a basic question is comfortable.
What is expected at home
None for adults. For under-18s a guardian is present at enrolment.
How long it takes
Islamic Studies Foundations typically runs 24–52 weeks at 1–3 lessons a week. The range is wide because it moves with revision between lessons more than with anything that happens in them.
What is covered
- 1Pillars of Islam and iman
- 2Purification and prayer
- 3Character and manners
- 4Seerah in outline
What usually gets in the way
Specific to sisters — these are the things that actually derail progress for this group.
- Finding class times around household routines
- Wanting a consistent teacher rather than whoever is free
By the end
- Know what is believed and why
- Perform the obligations correctly