THE WEEKEND MAKTAB
British Curriculum
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Weekend Maktab
Subjects include:
Qaida, Quran, Tajweed, Islamic studies and Arabic.
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Limited class size of 15 students
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Islamic Studies and Arabic curriculum
Timings:
Saturday and Sunday 10am-12pm
Fees:
£40 per month
Buraaq Academy Students
A discounted fee applicable to Buraaq Academy Students.
Programmne Details
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Age Group: 5 to 16 years old
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Days: Saturdays and Sundays
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Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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Duration: 2 hours per session
The weekend Maktab is designed to provide a balanced Islamic education, focusing on foundational skills and knowledge in a structured, engaging, and age-appropriate manner.
Programme Structure
The weekend Maktab is designed to provide a balanced Islamic education, focusing on foundational skills and knowledge in a structured, engaging, and age-appropriate manner.
1. Classes Offered
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Qaida Class:
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For beginners, focusing on mastering Arabic letters, pronunciation, and basic reading skills.
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Goal: To build a strong foundation for Quranic reading.
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Quran Class:
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For students who have progressed beyond the Qaida, focusing on fluent Quranic recitation with Tajweed.
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Goal: To ensure students recite the Quran accurately and confidently.
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2. Basic Islamic Studies
The curriculum includes:
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Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence):
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Understanding daily acts of worship (e.g., prayer, fasting).
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Practical lessons tailored to the students' age groups.
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Hadith:
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Introduction to key sayings of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
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Lessons highlighting morals, character, and daily application.
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Duas:
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Memorisation and understanding of essential daily prayers.
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Emphasis on the relevance of duas in different situations.
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Arabic Language:
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Basic vocabulary and sentence structure to complement Quranic understanding.
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Fun and interactive activities to keep students engaged.
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The Curriculum Overview Year 1 Curriculum English Phonics: Letters and sounds, CVC words, basic spelling. Reading: Simple sentences, common sight words. Writing: Letter formation, short sentences, story starters. Grammar: Capital letters, full stops. Maths Number: Counting to 100, number bonds to 10. Addition/Subtraction: Single digits. Shape: 2D and 3D shapes. Measurement: Length, height, weight, days of the week. Science Topics: Seasons, animals, plants. Experiments: Growing seeds, observing weather. Year 2 Curriculum English Phonics: Blends and digraphs. Reading: Longer sentences, early chapter books. Writing: Short stories, description using adjectives. Grammar: Nouns, verbs, punctuation. Maths Number: Counting in 2s, 5s, 10s. Addition/Subtraction: Two-digit numbers. Shape: Properties of shapes. Measurement: Time (to the hour/half-hour), money. Science Topics: Materials, habitats. Experiments: Sorting materials, simple animal classification. Year 3 Curriculum English Reading: Chapter books, comprehension skills. Writing: Paragraphs, simple narratives. Grammar: Compound sentences, basic conjunctions. Spelling: Common prefixes and suffixes. Maths Number: Multiplication/division basics. Fractions: Halves, quarters. Measurement: Time (quarter past/to), volume. Science Topics: Rocks, light, forces. Experiments: Testing magnets, making shadows. Year 4 Curriculum English Reading: Inferencing from texts. Writing: Story structure, dialogue. Grammar: Complex sentences, direct speech. Spelling: Homophones, irregular plurals. Maths Number: Times tables up to 12, long division. Fractions: Equivalent fractions, decimals basics. Geometry: Angles, symmetry. Science Topics: Electricity, sound, states of matter. Experiments: Building circuits, observing melting/freezing. Year 5 Curriculum English Reading: Summarizing, author’s intent. Writing: Persuasive letters, non-chronological reports. Grammar: Relative clauses, passive voice. Spelling: Silent letters, advanced prefixes. Maths Number: Prime numbers, square numbers. Fractions/Decimals: Conversions, percentages. Measurement: Perimeter, area, volume. Science Topics: Earth and space, life cycles. Experiments: Moon phases model, plant dissection. Year 6 Curriculum English Reading: Analyzing themes, comparing texts. Writing: Formal writing, balanced arguments. Grammar: Subjunctive mood, advanced punctuation. Spelling: Hyphenated words, etymology. Maths Number: Algebra basics, problem-solving. Fractions/Decimals: Operations with fractions, advanced percentages. Geometry: Coordinates, transformations. Science Topics: Evolution, circulatory system. Experiments: Blood flow simulation, fossil examination.
