LEVEL 4 — ADVANCED

Ages 16–19

Main Objectives

At this level, students will:

• Develop advanced Quran reading and Tajweed skills
• Strengthen, revise, and maintain Hifzul Qur’an
• Develop a deeper understanding of major Islamic sciences
• Introduce Arabic language skills for Islamic studies
• Develop analytical reading and understanding under qualified teachers
• Build the foundation for further Islamic academic study

1. Quran

Advanced Quran Reading & Tajweed

• Advanced Tajweed
• Full Quran Recitation
• Advanced Tajweed Theory
• Advanced Waqf & Ibtida
• Regular Recitation Assessment
• Error Identification and Correction
• Fluency Development
• Practical Application of Advanced Tajweed Rules

2. Hifzul Qur’an

A. For Students Who Have Completed Hifz

Hifz Revision & Maintenance Track

• Structured Hifz Revision Program
• Daily Manzil
• Full Quran Revision
• Weak Portion Identification and Correction
• Monthly Assessment
• Long-Term Hifz Maintenance Plan
• Regular Full Quran Recitation

B. For Students Who Have Not Yet Started Hifz

Hifz Enrollment Pathway

• Individual Hifz Plan
• Daily Sabaq
• Sabaqi
• Manzil
• Regular Progress Assessment
• Personalized Revision Planning

3. Hadith Studies

Intermediate to Advanced Hadith

• Riyad as-Salihin
• Bulugh al-Maram — Selected Chapters
• Al-Arba’in An-Nawawiyyah — Revision
• Selected Authentic Hadith
• Introduction to Hadith Terminology
• Understanding Hadith Context and Meaning
• Practical Lessons and Applications

4. Aqeedah

Intermediate & Advanced Aqeedah

• Tawheed
• Iman
• Shirk
• Major Islamic Beliefs
• Selected Classical Aqeedah Texts
• Teacher-Guided Explanation
• Understanding Core Islamic Beliefs
• Application of Aqeedah in Daily Life

5. Fiqh

Intermediate Islamic Jurisprudence

• Ibadat
• Mu’amalat
• Family-Related Basic Rulings
• Contemporary Everyday Issues
• Practical Islamic Jurisprudence
• Understanding Fiqh Principles in Daily Life
• Teacher-Guided Study of Selected Masail

6. Tafsir

Quranic Interpretation

• Tafsir al-Sa’di
• Tafsir Ibn Kathir — Selected Portions
• Asbab al-Nuzul
• Quranic Themes
• Selected Tafsir Readings
• Understanding Quranic Context and Messages
• Extracting Practical Lessons from the Quran

7. Seerah

Detailed Study of the Prophetic Life ﷺ

Core Text:
Ar-Raheeq Al-Makhtum

• Detailed Seerah Study
• Chronological Study of the Prophetic Life ﷺ
• Major Events of the Prophetic Life
• Makkan and Madinan Periods
• Lessons from the Seerah
• Practical Applications of Prophetic Guidance

8. Arabic Language

Arabic for Islamic Studies

• Quranic Arabic
• Essential Arabic Vocabulary
• Basic Nahw
• Basic Sarf
• Reading Arabic Islamic Texts
• Hadith Vocabulary
• Understanding Common Arabic Expressions in Islamic Texts
• Guided Reading Practice

Recommended Learning Approach

At this level, learning should be:

• Advanced & Structured — Systematic progression across Quran and Islamic sciences
• Teacher-Guided — Study of advanced material under qualified teachers
• Text-Based — Introduction to recognized Islamic texts and references
• Analytical — Developing understanding, reflection, and structured reading skills
• Application-Oriented — Connecting Islamic knowledge with real-life situations
• Assessment-Based — Regular evaluation of Quran, Hifz, Tajweed, and academic progress
• Arabic-Supported — Building foundational Arabic skills for accessing Islamic texts
• Preparation-Focused — Preparing students for further Islamic studies and independent learning

Level Outcome

By the end of Level 4, students should have advanced Quran and Tajweed skills, a structured approach to Hifz revision or memorization, and a deeper foundation in Hadith, Aqeedah, Fiqh, Tafsir, Seerah, and Arabic. They should also be developing the ability to read, analyze, and understand age-appropriate Islamic texts under qualified scholarly guidance.