LEVEL 3 — INTERMEDIATE

Ages 12–15

Main Objectives

At this level, students will:

• Develop strong Quranic reading and Tajweed skills
• Establish a structured pathway for Hifzul Qur’an
• Begin formal and systematic Islamic studies
• Develop a deeper understanding of Hadith, Fiqh, Aqeedah, and Seerah
• Introduce formal Tafsir studies
• Develop the ability to read and understand age-appropriate Islamic texts

1. Quran Learning

Advanced Quran Reading

• Full Quran Nazirah
• Advanced Tajweed
• Detailed Makharij
• Detailed Sifaat
• Tajweed Theory
• Waqf & Ibtida
• Regular Recitation Correction
• Fluency Development
• Practical Application of Tajweed

2. Tajweed

Core Text

Tuhfat al-Atfal — Full Study

• Complete study of the text
• Explanation of essential Tajweed principles
• Practical application in Quran recitation
• Regular correction and assessment

3. Hifzul Qur’an

Primary Hifz Track

• Complete Hifzul Qur’an Program
• Daily Sabaq
• Sabaqi
• Manzil
• Weekly Assessment
• Monthly Assessment
• Structured Revision Planning
• Weak Portion Identification and Correction
• Regular Quran Recitation
• Individual Hifz Progress Monitoring

4. Hadith Studies

Selected Hadith Studies

• Al-Arba’in An-Nawawiyyah
• Riyad as-Salihin — Selected Chapters
• Selected Authentic Hadith
• Basic Hadith Explanation
• Understanding Key Hadith Concepts
• Practical Application of Hadith
• Lessons and Guidance from Hadith

5. Aqeedah

Intermediate Islamic Creed

• Intermediate Aqeedah
• Tawheed
• Iman
• Shirk
• Major Islamic Beliefs
• Correct Islamic Understanding
• Understanding the Foundations of Islamic Belief

6. Fiqh

Islamic Jurisprudence & Practice

• Taharah
• Salah
• Sawm
• Zakah
• Hajj
• Daily Masail
• Introduction to Mu’amalat
• Practical Application of Fiqh in Daily Life

7. Tafsir

Introduction to Formal Tafsir

• Introduction to Formal Tafsir Studies
• Tafsir al-Sa’di — Selected Surahs
• Juz ‘Amma Tafsir
• Surah Al-Fatihah
• Selected Major Surahs
• Basic Asbab al-Nuzul
• Understanding Quranic Messages
• Extracting Lessons and Guidance from the Quran

8. Seerah

The Life of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

Core Text:
Ar-Raheeq Al-Makhtum — Selected and Age-Appropriate Study

• Chronological Study of the Prophetic Life ﷺ
• The Makkan Period
• The Madinan Period
• Major Events
• Key Lessons from the Seerah
• Practical Guidance from the Prophetic Life

9. Biography of the Companions

Lives of the Sahabah

• Selected Sahabah Biographies
• Khulafa al-Rashidun
• Major Companions
• Selected Events from Their Lives
• Lessons and Values from the Lives of the Companions

Recommended Learning Approach

At this level, learning should be:

• Structured — A systematic progression through Quran and Islamic studies
• Text-Based — Introduction to recognized classical and contemporary Islamic texts
• Analytical — Encouraging students to understand concepts rather than relying only on memorization
• Practice-Oriented — Applying Tajweed, Fiqh, Hadith, and Islamic teachings in daily life
• Assessment-Based — Regular evaluation of Quran reading, Hifz, and academic progress
• Reading-Focused — Developing the ability to read and understand age-appropriate Islamic material
• Character-Focused — Connecting knowledge with responsibility, discipline, and Islamic character

Level Outcome

By the end of Level 3, students should have strong Quran reading and Tajweed skills, a structured foundation in Hifzul Qur’an, and a growing understanding of Hadith, Aqeedah, Fiqh, Tafsir, Seerah, and the lives of the Companions. They should also begin developing the ability to read, understand, and engage with Islamic texts in a more systematic way.